Chapter 1004: Tianyang Realm

On the mountaintop, Zhou Yuan sensed the dazzling Celestial Sun suspended within his Divine Dwelling. A moment later, a hint of shock rose in his eyes.

"So many?!"

In Zhou Yuan's perception, that radiant Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun, adorned with ancient patterns, contained a staggering 720 million Genesis Qi stars!

720 million!

Faced with such a number, even Zhou Yuan, who had made some mental preparations, was momentarily stunned. This was a full 320 million more than a normal Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun!

What did that mean? It was almost double the amount of a normal Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun!

Zhou Yuan was filled with shock. He had originally thought that a Genesis Qi foundation of 500 million would be enough to satisfy him, but he never expected that the ancient patterns, stemming from those mysterious substances, could elevate his Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun to such a degree!

This was simply overwhelming compared to other Lapis Lazuli Celestial Suns!

"The terrifying Celestial Sun Stage."

Zhou Yuan marveled. Only after truly entering the Celestial Sun Stage did he realize the immense gap between the Divine Dwelling Stage and the Celestial Sun Stage. In the late Divine Dwelling Stage, every 10 million increase in foundation was incredibly difficult, yet in the Celestial Sun Stage, it became almost negligible.

In the Celestial Sun Stage, the Genesis Qi foundation was measured in hundreds of millions.

No wonder it was said that even the most ordinary Celestial Sun Stage expert could overwhelm top talents in the Divine Dwelling Stage, as the two stages simply weren't on the same level.

Even without using Genesis Arts, a Celestial Sun Stage expert could completely suppress a Divine Dwelling Stage cultivator with their sheer Genesis Qi foundation.

Zhou Yuan closed his eyes slightly, feeling the powerful Genesis Qi surging endlessly like a great dragon within him. The power it brought caused his physical body to tremble slightly; this was a level of Genesis Qi intensity unreachable in the Divine Dwelling Stage.

At this moment, he could probably shatter his previous, un-breakthrough self with just a single punch.

Zhou Yuan stood on the mountaintop and stomped his foot. The majestic platinum Genesis Qi within him erupted from beneath his feet, directly blasting into the massive mountain peak.

The dragon-like platinum Genesis Qi surged into the mountain. The next instant, the massive mountain body instantly fractured, and countless beams of platinum light shot out from within. In just a few breaths, the colossal peak completely crumbled. Furthermore, the platinum Genesis Qi carried an intensely pure Yang energy, instantly vaporizing countless debris into nothingness.

That was the extremely pure Yang energy mixed within the Genesis Qi, intensely potent, allowing the Genesis Qi's power to become even more overbearing.

After shattering the mountain with a single stomp, Zhou Yuan stood in the air, unable to resist letting out a long roar toward the sky.

This power filled him with immense joy.

"Finally, I've entered the Celestial Sun Stage!"

Zhou Yuan wore an uncontrollable smile. With his Celestial Sun Stage strength, he would already be a legitimate elder in the Cangxuan Sect. He knew this wasn't the end. He believed that one day, when he returned to Cangxuan Heaven and the Cangxuan Sect, he would be among its top experts.

"And that old dog, Saint Yuan!"

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes. He had never for a day forgotten the mastermind who forced him to flee Cangxuan Heaven and caused Yaoyao to fall into slumber. One day, when he returned to Cangxuan Heaven, he would surely make that old dog pay for his blood debt.

As Zhou Yuan immersed himself in the might of the Genesis Qi within him, the space before him suddenly rippled, and a slender, tall figure stepped out.

"Did you succeed in your breakthrough? Congratulations," Xi Jing said with a smile, her heroic wine-red short hair gently fluttering as she sized up Zhou Yuan.

"Is it a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun?"

Xi Jing had already received news that Zhao Mu Shen, Wu Yao, Su Youwei, and others had broken through to the Celestial Sun Stage and condensed top-tier Lapis Lazuli Celestial Suns. Thus, she knew that many eyes in Hunyuan Heaven were now awaiting Zhou Yuan's breakthrough.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan hesitated for a moment.

He himself wasn't sure if his 'tattooed' Celestial Sun could still be considered a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun.

Seeing Zhou Yuan's hesitation, Xi Jing's expression tightened. Had he failed to form a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun? It wasn't impossible; after all, no one had ever said that breaking through the Divine Dwelling Stage limit guaranteed the formation of a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun. Anything could happen during a breakthrough, and unexpected failures were common.

However, Zhou Yuan had previously defeated Zhao Mu Shen, making him the undisputed top Divine Dwelling Stage expert in Hunyuan Heaven. If he failed to condense a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun, it would undoubtedly make him a laughingstock.

Seeing Xi Jing's anxious expression, Zhou Yuan knew she had misunderstood. He quickly said, "I did manage to form a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun, it's just that..."

He thought for a moment and, without further ado, simply willed it. Vast platinum-gold Genesis Qi surged out like a torrent. Faintly, a Celestial Sun appeared, within which countless stars glittered. The pressure from this Genesis Qi caused the void to tremble violently.

Xi Jing's gaze swept over it, instantly comprehending the entire Genesis Qi foundation. A hint of shock appeared on her usually calm face.

"Seven hundred million?" Xi Jing gasped slightly, staring intently at Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan smiled. "To be precise, it's 720 million."

At this moment, even Xi Jing, a Law Domain expert, felt her eyelids twitch violently. While a Genesis Qi foundation of 720 million might not seem like much to someone at her level, it was utterly unimaginable for someone in the early Celestial Sun Stage.

In her knowledge, she had never heard of such a thing.

Even the most top-tier Lapis Lazuli Celestial Suns typically hovered around 400 to 500 million, but she had never heard of one exceeding 700 million!

What kind of monstrous Celestial Sun had Zhou Yuan conjured?

Xi Jing rubbed her temple, staring at Zhou Yuan with a strange look. This guy truly was unfathomable, even to her. In the Divine Dwelling Stage, he created a Chaotic Divine Dwelling; now, in the Celestial Sun Stage, he conjured a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun with a 700 million foundation. He was truly a monster.

"Now I'm truly curious what kind of trick you'll pull when you condense your Nascent Soul," Xi Jing teased.

Zhou Yuan gave an awkward smile. In truth, this Celestial Sun transformation didn't seem to have much to do with him; it mainly stemmed from Yaoyao's mysterious substance.

"Zhao Mu Shen has indeed condensed a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun, but if he knew your Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun had a 700 million Genesis Qi foundation, he probably wouldn't want to meet you again," Xi Jing said, a hint of amusement in her eyes. Clearly, Zhou Yuan's transformation brought her considerable satisfaction and joy.

"Zhao Mu Shen condensed a Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun?" Zhou Yuan was slightly surprised. He had disrupted Zhao Mu Shen's breakthrough at the Nine Regions Grand Assembly, expecting it to delay him, but he didn't expect him to succeed so quickly, and with a top-tier Lapis Lazuli Celestial Sun at that.

This guy's resilience was truly remarkable.

"Not just him, but Wu Yao, Su Youwei, and Wang Xi have all successfully broken through and condensed Lapis Lazuli Celestial Suns."

Zhou Yuan nodded. These four were considered the cream of the crop among Divine Dwelling cultivators in Hunyuan Heaven, so their achievements were not surprising.

Xi Jing looked at Zhou Yuan, hesitated slightly, and a hint of helplessness touched her lips.

"Well, your secluded cultivation is finally over. If it had continued much longer, there might have been some trouble..."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan's eyes narrowed.

"Has something happened?"