Chapter 1094: Advanced Region

After immense streams of Genesis Qi were poured into the jade mirror atop the Spirit Observation Platform, a brilliant pillar of light immediately shot skyward, illuminating everything around.

The pillar of light lasted for a full half an incense stick's time, which was undoubtedly much longer than the first time. This also indicated that the jade mirror's current scan would be clearer and more extensive.

Under the eager gaze of many, the light finally receded, swirling back into the jade mirror.

The next moment, a surge of brilliant light swept out, directly forming an enormous map of light in mid-air. The mountains and rivers on this map were even clearer than before, and the Ancestral Qi flowing in certain areas was even denser!

However, when everyone's attention converged on the map, a loud clamor suddenly erupted.

Because they saw that this time on the map, there were actually fourteen regions enveloped by astonishingly rich Ancestral Qi.

The Ancestral Qi was so dense that it seemed like a faint yellow cloud covering those regions.

Looking at these fourteen regions, even top experts like Guan Qinglong, Wang Xuanyang, and Dong Ye narrowed their eyes after a moment of stunned silence. The quality of the regions detected this time clearly far surpassed that of the first scan.

Previously, the branch veins in those regions were at most considered low-grade. And the type of branch vein Zhou Yuan found, which birthed rare treasures, was considered mid-grade.

Now, these fourteen newly appeared regions, in Zhou Yuan's view, with his Boundary Breaking Saint Rune, were each no weaker than the region he had previously found!

Of course, Guan Qinglong and the others might not understand this information with such clarity, but it didn't prevent them from recognizing the importance of these fourteen regions.

The other factions, however, showed regret in their eyes. Although the fourteen regions were tempting, they wouldn't get a share. This was because each major faction could choose two regions this time. The strongest among the Nine Domains, such as Guan Qinglong, Wang Xuanyang, and Dong Ye, would likely seize one region directly. At the same time, for the remaining five regions, they would certainly dispatch the strongest members of their teams, excluding themselves, to compete for them.

So, without a doubt, a fierce competition would erupt over these five additional high-grade regions.

This sparked considerable interest among many factions. This kind of struggle wouldn't escalate into a large-scale bloodbath, but rather a contest of true ability. Therefore, they were secretly hoping that both sides would suffer heavy losses, so that they might also have a chance.

Thus, in silence, the various factions uniformly retreated, leaving the field open, seemingly ready to watch a good show.

"The Martial God Domain is teeming with experts. Besides Guan Qinglong, Bai Chuchu is also quite renowned. It's said that she once contended with Guan Qinglong for the top position among the Martial God Domain's Heavenly Sun stage cultivators, but ultimately failed. Since then, she has cultivated discreetly and has not made a move. However, her position as the Martial God Domain's second strongest Heavenly Sun stage cultivator is undeniable."

"Bai Chuchu is indeed very strong, but Qian Hu from the Myriad Ancestors Domain is no pushover either. His reputation for ruthlessness is enough to make children cry. When he fights, he leaves opponents either dead or crippled. If they are his enemies, he even tortures them."

"Are the second strongest individuals from other domains simple? This competition will be quite interesting."

"What about the Grand Abyss Domain?"

"The second strongest Heavenly Sun stage cultivator in the Grand Abyss Domain should be Bai Yu... Unfortunately, the Bai clan rebelled, and even their clan leader was suppressed. Members of the Bai clan are now criminals, so how could they be qualified to participate in the Ancient Origin Heaven?"

"Without Bai Yu, perhaps it will just be Bian Buji and Mu Youlan..."

"Have you forgotten about that elder from the Grand Abyss Domain?"

"Heh heh..."

The various factions whispered softly, but whenever Zhou Yuan was mentioned, a meaningful chuckle invariably spread.

Zhou Yuan's status as an elder was simply too conspicuous here. The title of a domain elder was originally reserved for Law Domain experts. Yet, that level was too distant in the eyes of these Heavenly Sun stage cultivators; it was a realm they could only look up to.

Yet now, Zhou Yuan, with his Heavenly Sun stage strength, had obtained a status that they could only gaze upon, which, no matter what, left them feeling unbalanced.

Dong Ye of the Violet Cloud Domain gazed at the gradually tense atmosphere in the field, then turned to Su Youwei and asked with interest, "Who do you think the Grand Abyss Domain will send to compete, besides Qin Lian? Bian Buji or Mu Youlan?"

Su Youwei's gentle gaze was fixed on the slender figure on the other side. She smiled faintly and said, "Senior Sister, you know my answer."

Dong Ye smiled faintly and said, "Youwei, don't be too stubborn. If he interferes recklessly in such a situation, he might only bring humiliation upon himself. The second strongest individuals from the other eight domains are not comparable to the Lu Qing he once defeated."

Su Youwei said with a gentle smile, "Senior Sister, how about we make a bet? If His Highness Zhou Yuan truly secures a region on the map, then in the future, you won't speak ill of him in front of me. And if he truly encounters any danger, you must help him once."

"Help him once?" Dong Ye's slender brows arched slightly. Her gaze subtly swept over Wang Xuanyang before she said, "Are you worried that Wang Xuanyang will make a move against him?"

Su Youwei nodded slightly.

"You really are..." Dong Ye felt a pang of frustration, but she ultimately agreed, saying, "I can agree, but if he fails, you must promise me to have less contact with him within this Ancient Origin Heaven."

Recently, she had found that trying to subtly influence Su Youwei seemed to have little effect. She had to change her strategy. If she could make the two of them have less contact, perhaps Su Youwei would eventually come to her senses.

Su Youwei smiled charmingly, her radiant and exquisite face seeming to glow, truly astonishing.

She wasn't actually worried that Zhou Yuan would be at a disadvantage fighting the second strongest individuals from the various domains. Because previously, while stationed below Heavenly Pillar Peak, she had sought out Zhou Yuan many times, and naturally witnessed his occasional spars with Qin Lian.

Although she didn't know if Qin Lian had any hidden strength, the Genesis Qi foundation Zhou Yuan displayed was, to a certain extent, no weaker than that of any of the other eight domains' second strongest individuals.

However, Su Youwei was worried about Wang Xuanyang.

This person could firmly hold the second position on the Heavenly Sun List. In terms of combat power, even her Senior Sister Dong Ye might not be his match, and Qin Lian would be even further behind. Now, Zhou Yuan and Wang Xuanyang had almost openly antagonized each other, so if given the chance, the latter would certainly make a move.

Therefore, she also wanted to find a reason to have Dong Ye lend a hand when she was able.

On the Grand Abyss Domain's side, Qin Lian was not drawn by the fourteen regions rich in Ancestral Qi. Instead, her first question to Zhou Yuan was, "How should we choose? Are any of these fourteen regions fake?"

"Fake regions" referred to the kind encountered by the Myriad Ancestors Domain and the Blood Sea Domain.

"Don't think about finding any hidden gems this time," Zhou Yuan said with a smile.

"Those fourteen regions are indeed genuine. The gains from them will likely be no weaker, perhaps even stronger, than what we encountered before."

"Is that so..." Qin Lian then turned her gaze to the fourteen regions and said, "Then I'll move to secure one. For the other five, you might have to step up and grab one."

"How about it?"

Qin Lian smiled, appearing quite relaxed. While others might not know Zhou Yuan's true strength, Qin Lian was well aware. At least in their previous spars, Qin Lian had never truly beaten him.

Although she had held back some of her trump cards, she faintly sensed that Zhou Yuan also had strength to spare.

With such strength, he might not even lose if he faced the weaker Heavenly Sun stage number one figures from the Nine Domains. What's more, those competing for these five regions were only the number two figures from each domain.

"Be careful of Qian Hu from the Myriad Ancestors Domain," Qin Lian reminded him. "He'll very likely choose you as his opponent."

"Qian Hu from the Myriad Ancestors Domain, huh..."

Zhou Yuan tilted his head slightly, his gaze sweeping towards the Myriad Ancestors Domain's team. There, he saw an extremely ugly man standing beside Wang Xuanyang, who flashed a savage smile at him.

"I hope his strength can surprise me as much as his appearance..."