Chapter 1022: Hit Him

As terrifying genesis qi fluctuations erupted from the suppressing genesis qi barrier, the grey-robed Origin Infant stage expert, who had been sent flying backward, instantly changed his expression. However, his gaze, filled more with terror and apprehension, was fixed on the black-robed figure whose Dharma Domain was slowly expanding.

Although the "Heaven Flame Tree King" was a wondrous item, it possessed genesis qi without the ability to transform it into true combat power. Thus, a few Origin Infant stage experts could easily trap it in a direct confrontation.

However, the mysterious Dharma Domain expert before them was the most terrifying threat!

Once the Dharma Domain enveloped them, they would all surely die!

However, what surprised and unsettled the grey-robed Origin Infant stage expert was that the Dharma Domain around the black-robed figure suddenly stopped expanding after reaching only half a zhang, halting completely.

"What's going on?" The grey-robed Origin Infant expert's expression flickered.

Immediately, doubts arose in his eyes. He sensed that the genesis qi fluctuations emanating from the black-robed figure were only at the Heavenly Sun stage. Furthermore, the so-called half-zhang Dharma Domain, despite its fluctuations, did not instill the fear he would feel when facing a true Dharma Domain expert.

Moreover, after forcing them off the stone platform, the black-robed figure showed no signs of pursuing them.

The grey-robed Origin Infant expert's eyes flickered for a moment. Then, gritting his teeth fiercely, he swept his sleeve. Surging genesis qi immediately erupted, coiling and transforming into a roaring genesis qi tiger of light that pierced through the void, heading directly for the black-robed figure.

The colossal genesis qi tiger of light roared forward, but to the astonishment of the Origin Infant expert and the other Heavenly Sun stage experts, the black-robed figure, who supposedly possessed a half-zhang Dharma Domain, actually turned and fled!

The grey-robed Origin Infant stage expert was momentarily stunned by the sight. The next moment, his face turned livid.

How could he not understand? He had been tricked!

That was no Dharma Domain expert at all!

It was merely a Heavenly Sun stage practitioner!

The fellow had been bluffing, aiming to scare them away from the barrier's core and allow the Heaven Flame Tree King to break free!

"Catch him and flay him alive!" The grey-robed Origin Infant stage expert roared with a ghastly expression, his voice shaking the entire underground chamber.

The surrounding Heavenly Sun stage experts exchanged glances, their faces burning with embarrassment. So many of them, yet they had been intimidated and scared away by a mere Heavenly Sun stage practitioner...

Immediately afterward, surges of genesis qi erupted from their bodies, and they pursued the retreating black-robed figure.

Zhou Yuan glanced at the Heavenly Sun stage practitioners rushing in from behind, his expression subtly hardening. His gaze then shifted to the center of the chains, where, as the Heaven Flame Tree King erupted with terrifying power, the surrounding chains, intricately carved with origin patterns, were continuously snapping.

However, the Holy Flame aura near the barrier still posed a great challenge for the Heaven Flame Tree King. Its power was incinerated the moment it came into contact with the Holy Flame aura.

Meanwhile, the Origin Infant stage expert, having seen through Zhou Yuan's true strength, no longer paid him much heed. His figure flickered, reappearing on the stone platform. Formidable genesis qi surged from his body as he reactivated the damaged barrier, frantically suppressing the Heaven Flame Tree King.

Zhou Yuan felt the barrier's power reactivate, and he couldn't help but frown intensely. He had not anticipated that the Heaven Flame Tree King, despite possessing immense genesis qi, would have such... abysmal combat power.

He had already helped it create a flaw in the barrier and driven the opponents out of the core, yet the Heaven Flame Tree King was still struggling.

"Tree King Senior, hurry up!" Zhou Yuan transmitted a mental message.

The Heaven Flame Tree King did not respond, but it was clearly mustering its power, intent on breaking through the barrier's suppression.

The numerous Heavenly Sun stage experts from behind had already caught up. Zhou Yuan dared not confront them directly. His figure flickered, and he transformed into a shadow, vanishing from sight.

"Find him!"

Seeing this, the Heavenly Sun stage experts immediately cried out.

Soon, a Heavenly Sun stage expert suddenly threw a bronze mirror. The mirror hung in the air, emitting brilliant light that swept across the area, dispelling numerous shadows.

The shadow Zhou Yuan had transformed into was also revealed by the light.

The instant he was revealed, a dozen or so immensely powerful genesis qi torrents descended from above.

Zhou Yuan inwardly groaned, swiftly retreating to evade the attacks.

However, there were simply too many powerful enemies, and they began to surge from all directions, clearly attempting to completely encircle Zhou Yuan.

"Tree King Senior, if you don't get this done soon, I'm leaving!" Zhou Yuan thought with a touch of helplessness, knowing that remaining here would leave him with no chance of escape.

Perhaps sensing Zhou Yuan's thoughts, just as another wave of Heavenly Sun stage experts launched an attack on him, an immense torrent of genesis qi suddenly swept through, directly knocking all those Heavenly Sun stage experts backward.

Zhou Yuan glanced, realizing it was the Heaven Flame Tree King unleashing that genesis qi from a flaw in the barrier.

Boom! Boom!

Torrents of genesis qi continuously erupted, forcing the Heavenly Sun stage experts to recoil repeatedly.

Yet, the Heaven Flame Tree King's genesis qi attacks were shockingly weak in offense. Despite facing mere Heavenly Sun stage practitioners, it failed to instantly kill a single one, only inflicting minor injuries.

"Hmph."

On the central stone platform, the grey-robed Origin Infant stage expert saw this, a cold light flashing in his eyes. With a flicker, he appeared directly above Zhou Yuan. He unleashed a punch, twisting the void, and a violent genesis qi torrent roared forth, forcefully overwhelming one of the Heaven Flame Tree King's own genesis qi torrents.

He looked towards Zhou Yuan, whose black robe had now been shredded, revealing his face. The expert swept a glance and sneered, "So it's the third direct disciple of the Grand Elder of the Tianyuan Region..."

He had recognized Zhou Yuan; after all, the latter was no longer an unknown figure.

"Very well, since you've arrived, don't even think about leaving. Capturing you will surely bring great humiliation to the Tianyuan Region!"

The grey-robed Origin Infant expert's gaze fixed on Zhou Yuan, and terrifying genesis qi surged around him.

Zhou Yuan's expression subtly changed. He was already preparing to activate his half-zhang Dharma Domain and attempt an escape. Against an Origin Infant stage expert, he was no match whatsoever; continued lingering would leave him with no chance to flee.

However, at that very moment, several more vast torrents of genesis qi surged forward, slamming directly into the grey-robed Origin Infant expert.

Yet, facing the Heaven Flame Tree King's genesis qi attacks, which were unleashed through the barrier's flaw, the grey-robed Origin Infant expert sneered. He unleashed a punch, and vast genesis qi, seemingly transforming into a colossal tiger, shattered all the incoming torrents with a single blow.

"Just a mere log brimming with genesis qi," the grey-robed Origin Infant expert said contemptuously.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. The Heaven Flame Tree King's offensive capability was truly appalling. Its genesis qi seemed to be attuned to life, possessing many wondrous effects, yet it was extremely lacking in offensive power. Furthermore, its intelligence was undeveloped, preventing it from cultivating Origin Arts, and its combat techniques were severely limited.

Otherwise, with its genesis qi intensity, it could even hold its own against a Dharma Domain expert. Yet, at this moment, it was being mocked by a mere Origin Infant stage expert.

"Time to slip away..."

Zhou Yuan turned and ran without hesitation.

In any case, the goal of disruption had been achieved. Although not completely destroyed, the flow of genesis qi should be significantly reduced until the barrier was repaired, which would alleviate the pressure on the Tianyuan Region's army.

However, just as Zhou Yuan turned to run, a thick beam of light suddenly pierced through the air, embedding itself directly into his body.

Zhou Yuan's body froze. Then, he was shocked to perceive an extremely pure stream of genesis qi frantically surging into his body, causing his aura to soar steadily.

"Give... you... strength..."

"Hit... him..."

Simultaneously, a halting, awkward voice, like a baby learning to speak, echoed within Zhou Yuan's mind.