Chapter 1082: The Grand Curtain

When a thunderous roar echoed from above Genesis Peak, veiled by seemingly endless mists, the various factions gathered at its foot instantly looked up. Their eyes, filled with surprise and a hint of ecstatic joy, fixed on the dense clouds.

After an unknown period of silence, there was finally activity above Genesis Peak!

Under countless gazes, the thick clouds that perpetually shrouded Genesis Peak began to churn. Spatial fluctuations unleashed terrifying gales, sweeping down like a deluge. Everything in their path was mercilessly torn to shreds. This was Genesis Peak's infamous Wind Calamity!

“Raise the barriers!” From the sprawling camps at the foot of the mountain, numerous shouts erupted at that moment. Immediately, layers of glowing barriers rose, completely covering the airspace. The boundless gales crashed against the layers of barriers, tearing them apart incessantly. Fortunately, all factions were well-prepared; new barriers continuously rose, and powerful individuals also unleashed Genesis Qi attacks, repeatedly breaking apart the violent gales. However, the Wind Calamity seemed endless, so the factions dared not cease their efforts, only continually resisting. Consequently, the area below Genesis Peak, which had been relatively calm, suddenly became chaotic and turbulent.

In Zhou Yuan’s camp, barriers also rose. He looked up at the barrier's shimmering surface, where ripples constantly spread, his expression grave. Facing such powerful gales, even a Heavenly Sun stage expert might not last long if caught within them. Once their Genesis Qi was exhausted, they would likely be shredded by the gales.

“No wonder this Genesis Peak region is generally avoided,” Zhou Yuan mused. In the face of such natural power, let alone Heavenly Sun stage experts, even Nascent Source stage experts would likely be wary. Perhaps only those who had reached the Law Domain stage could ignore it.

“How long will this Wind Calamity last?” Qin Lian, standing nearby, couldn't help but ask. Zhou Yuan gazed at the clouds, which had been torn into a bottomless void. Sacred patterns swirled deep within his eyes as he activated the Obstacle Breaking Sacred Rune, dispelling illusions. Gradually, the thick clouds became transparent in his sight, and the summit of Genesis Peak came into view. He saw the void there was extremely distorted, and nine majestic figures appeared vaguely. They seemed to be exerting immense power, slowly tearing open the distorted space. Those must be the nine Sovereigns of Hunyuan Heaven. They were tearing space, likely to connect with the Ancient Origin Heaven. And the Wind Calamity's origin was due to the commotion emanating from that place.

“Once the nine Sovereigns open the spatial passage, the Wind Calamity will subside.” Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming ardent. He held considerable anticipation for the conflict in Ancient Origin Heaven, believing that only by facing more top-tier opponents could he continually improve himself. Thus, he needed formidable adversaries to serve as his whetstones.

“Pass down the order: all forces prepare to assemble. Perhaps the grand spectacle is about to begin.” Upon hearing this, Qin Lian immediately turned and issued the command.

Zhou Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the depths of the clouds.

Boom! Boom! The thunderous roars from deep within the clouds lasted for about an hour. Just as the various factions were suffering terribly from the onslaught of the Wind Calamity, the booming sounds finally subsided. Following that, a mighty force seemed to sweep down, and wherever it passed, all raging gales vanished without a trace. At this moment, even the thick clouds that perpetually enveloped Genesis Peak began to thin.

Countless eyes turned towards the summit of Genesis Peak. Due to its extreme height, even with Genesis Qi infused into their eyes, they still couldn't clearly discern the view. However, they could distinctly sense nine terrifying, indistinct pressures emanating from the peak. Those were the Nine Region Sovereigns. Furthermore, in the space above the peak, a spatial gate seemed to stand silently.

Rumble! The nine Sovereigns simultaneously waved their sleeves. A colossal sound echoed between heaven and earth as the spatial gate slowly opened. Its interior was deep and dark, seemingly leading to an unknown, mysterious place. Countless gazes fixated on the opening spatial gate, their eyes filled with anticipation, apprehension, and fear of the unknown.

Outside the spatial gate, Genesis Qi from heaven and earth converged, gradually forming a rainbow staircase. The staircase continuously extended downwards. Though terrifying gales still raged at this high altitude, they could not shake the rainbow staircase in the slightest.

“Law Domain experts of Hunyuan Heaven, heed the command: ascend to the heavens, enter Ancient Origin!” As these grand voices reverberated, figures appeared as if phantoms on the rainbow staircase. Their movements were like instant teleportation; in a few blinks, they were outside the spatial gate. Zhou Yuan watched these figures, each radiating a terrifying aura, then focused on one tall figure among them. Her wine-red short hair fluttered in the wind, a heroic and valiant sight. It was his second senior sister, Xi Jing. Beside her were Sect Master Xuan Kun and Patriarch Bian Chang. Elder Mu Ni did not go, as Tianyuan Region still needed a Law Domain expert to oversee it. Xi Jing, standing before the spatial gate, seemed to sense his gaze. Her eyes swept over, and then she offered him a smile. An ethereal voice drifted to him: “Little junior brother, be very careful inside Ancient Origin Heaven.” Zhou Yuan nodded and softly replied, “Senior Sister Xi Jing, you also take care. I hope for your safe return.” Under countless gazes of awe, this most powerful contingent of Hunyuan Heaven, excluding Saints, stepped into the spatial gate and vanished from sight.

Countless people watched this scene, bowing with clasped fists. After all, in a sense, this coming battle was also fought for Hunyuan Heaven.

“Nascent Source experts of Hunyuan Heaven, heed the command! Enter Ancient Origin!” As the Law Domain experts ascended and departed, another grand voice rang out. This time, the Genesis Qi in heaven and earth suddenly boiled, and streaks of light soared into the sky, descending onto the rainbow staircase. Each figure radiated powerful Genesis Qi fluctuations as they ascended the steps. The number of Nascent Source stage experts in Hunyuan Heaven far surpassed that of Law Domain stage. Furthermore, almost all present were among the elite of the Nascent Source stage, holding prestigious reputations within Hunyuan Heaven. Thus, their formation appeared even more imposing than that of the Law Domain experts who had gone before. Many Heavenly Sun stage experts gazed at them with longing. Compared to the still somewhat distant Law Domain stage, the Nascent Source stage was clearly closer to them. Many of them heading to Ancient Origin Heaven harbored the greatest ambition of using the opportunities there to achieve a breakthrough to the Nascent Source stage.

“Heavenly Sun stage experts of Hunyuan Heaven, heed the command!” After the Nascent Source experts made their entrance, it was the turn of the Heavenly Sun stage experts, the largest contingent at the foot of Genesis Peak. The spectacle was indeed astounding: countless streaks of light instantly shot skyward, as dense as a swarm of locusts. Zhou Yuan and Qin Lian also wasted no time, taking the lead immediately. Behind them followed the most elite forces among the several thousand Heavenly Sun stage experts from Tianyuan Region. Countless figures landed on the rainbow staircase. From a distance, they looked like ants climbing a heavenly ladder.

As they drew closer, countless Heavenly Sun stage experts finally perceived the spatial gate's grandeur. A colossal gate, thousands of feet tall, stood there, making those standing beneath it seem like mere ants. Above the spatial gate, nine majestic figures appeared indistinctly, radiating boundless pressure that could make heaven and earth tremble. All the Heavenly Sun stage experts who arrived bowed respectfully to the nine majestic figures, showing their awe and reverence.

Zhou Yuan also bowed. Then, a voice echoed in his ear: “Little junior brother, be cautious once you enter Ancient Origin Heaven. If you encounter a strong enemy, know when to retreat. The total amount of ancestral qi in your layer is only a small portion. Even if the Saint Race ultimately gains an advantage, it's not a major issue. Remember, as long as the green hills remain, there will always be opportunities in the future. Don't be fixated on the present.” Zhou Yuan paused slightly, feeling a warmth in his heart, and nodded gently in the direction of Zhuan Zhu. However, he knew that Zhuan Zhu's words weren't entirely true. Even if the targets of their conflict in this layer were only the Heavenly Sun stage experts from various Heavens, it still contained twenty percent of Ancient Origin Heaven's total ancestral qi. That was certainly not a small portion. Zhuan Zhu was merely trying to encourage him not to take too many risks. This battle for Ancient Origin Heaven's ancestral qi would likely involve all the Heavens of the Genesis World.

“Let's go.” Zhou Yuan turned his head, said to Qin Lian and the others, whose expressions were a mixture of solemnity and nervousness, then took a deep breath and was the first to step forward, entering the colossal spatial gate. As he entered, the vast contingent of Hunyuan Heaven's Heavenly Sun stage experts surged in behind him like a tide. From this moment, the battle for ancestral qi, which would affect all nine Heavens of the Genesis World, had officially begun. And the turmoil it stirred would far exceed anything Zhou Yuan had experienced before.