Chapter 1115: Shock

When Zhou Yuan's figure appeared in the center of the spiderweb made of snow-white hairs, Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo were instantly thunderstruck. A storm of shock surged through their hearts, causing their thoughts to freeze for a moment.

They had never imagined that in such a desperate moment, they would encounter this old friend whom they hadn't seen in years!

On the white web, Zhou Yuan also turned his head at this moment, looking at the two women whose faces were filled with shock. He smiled, a joyous and bright expression: "Qingyu, Lvluo, long time no see."

He observed the two women. Lvluo had grown a little taller than before, but she was still as petite and delicate, her pure face appearing especially adorable. Zuoqiu Qingyu hadn't changed much, though the captivating charm in her every frown and smile had become even more alluring.

Fortunately, he had arrived just in time; they didn't seem to have sustained serious injuries.

"Zhou... Zhou Yuan? Is that really you?" Zuoqiu Qingyu gradually recovered her senses. She stared blankly at the familiar face, unable to help but ask with a hint of doubt.

Zhou Yuan smiled and nodded.

"Ah, Zhou Yuan, is it really you? You're alive?!" Lvluo also cried out excitedly at this moment.

Zhou Yuan found it rather amusing and exasperating, saying, "I'm doing quite well."

Zuoqiu Qingyu also smiled, but then she suddenly remembered their current predicament. She immediately looked nervously at Tong He in the sky and said, "Zhou Yuan, be careful, this person is very powerful!"

Lvluo also nodded repeatedly: "If it's too much, just run!"

Tong He's displayed power was truly astonishing to them. Although meeting Zhou Yuan here was a joyous occasion, neither Zuoqiu Qingyu nor Lvluo wanted to see him put himself in danger to save them.

Zhou Yuan smiled and waved his hand at them.

In the sky, Tong He's expression grew solemn. He stared at Zhou Yuan and slowly said, "Elder Zhou Yuan, isn't it inappropriate for you to interfere in the affairs of our Beast-Controlling Domain like this?"

Zhou Yuan clasped his hands and said, "Captain Tong He, these two are my friends. If they have caused any offense, I can apologize on their behalf."

Tong He frowned. He glanced at the nervous Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo, then was silent for a moment before saying, "I can let one go, but the green-haired girl needs to stay."

Zhou Yuan shook his head and smiled faintly: "I must take both of them with me."

Tong He's eyes sharpened: "What if I disagree?"

Zhou Yuan sighed lightly and said, "While I don't wish to conflict with the Beast-Controlling Domain, if Captain Tong He truly isn't willing to yield, then I will have no choice but to forcibly take my friends."

"Hmph, what arrogance!" Tong He couldn't help but let out an angry laugh. Although he was somewhat polite to Zhou Yuan, that was more out of respect for the Heaven Abyss Territory. As for Zhou Yuan's actual strength, since his achievements against Wang Xuanyang hadn't yet spread, Tong He clearly didn't hold much apprehension towards him.

"I'd like to see where Elder Zhou Yuan gets such confidence!"

Inside Tong He's body, a powerful and astonishing Genesis Qi swept out like a storm. That oppressive aura caused the heavens and earth to rumble.

Below, Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo saw that Tong He hadn't backed down, and their hearts immediately sank.

Zhou Yuan calmly gazed at Tong He, a faint multicolored light appearing in his eyes.

The shadow of the multicolored gourd, suspended between solid and illusionary, within his Divine Dwelling, also subtly fluctuated, a wisp of multicolored light flowing within it gently moving.

Zhou Yuan activated a trace of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Severing Gourd's aura.

And it was precisely as Zhou Yuan locked this trace of aura onto Tong He that the Genesis Qi erupting from Tong He's body suddenly quieted down. A hint of fear appeared on his face, and his hands, poised in a seal, trembled uncontrollably.

Because in that instant, he felt the aura of death.

Under that aura, he knew that if he made the slightest movement, he would likely perish on the spot in the next instant.

Large beads of cold sweat seeped from Tong He's back, dampening his clothes. He stared at Zhou Yuan with terrified eyes, unable to move a muscle. He also felt a sense of disbelief, unable to comprehend how Zhou Yuan could emit such a terrifying aura.

What kind of technique was this?!

How could this guy's strength be so terrifying?!

Had he been feigning weakness all this time?

Neither Zhou Yuan nor Tong He spoke; only their eyes met. However, this scene appeared extremely strange in the eyes of Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo. Tong He had previously seemed on the verge of attacking, but then his entire body's Genesis Qi suddenly quieted down, gradually extinguishing like a bonfire being put out.

Although the scene was peculiar, Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo weren't fools; they knew this must be due to Zhou Yuan.

Consequently, their gazes towards Zhou Yuan also became somewhat astonished.

Tong He, in their eyes, was already an extremely formidable powerhouse, yet now, before Zhou Yuan, he showed a fear akin to a mouse facing a cat.

Just how strong was this guy, Zhou Yuan, now?

"Captain Tong He, would you grant me this favor?" Zhou Yuan slowly said again.

Tong He didn't speak. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but he was so intimidated by the trace of aura emanating from Zhou Yuan's body that he found it difficult to speak. That aura was too terrifying; he felt that if it erupted, he would surely perish there that day.

However, just at this moment, numerous streaks of light suddenly shot out from the mountains and forests behind them. All of them were riding fearsome mounts.

They were people from the Beast-Controlling Domain.

Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo saw so many people surging towards them, and a look of worry appeared on their faces.

"Zhou Yuan, this is an affair of our Beast-Controlling Domain, don't meddle!" a disciple from the Beast-Controlling Domain shouted loudly. They had naturally seen Tong He confronting Zhou Yuan, so of course, they wanted to support their leader.

"Yes, quickly retreat and don't meddle!" "Senior Brother Tong He is not comparable to Qian Hu of the Myriad Ancestors Domain!" More people echoed, supporting Tong He.

What they didn't see, however, was Tong He, who was sitting cross-legged on the giant crane with his back to them, his entire expression somewhat distorted. *These bastards,* he thought, *surely they don't want to get me killed and then take my place?*

Before he could struggle to express himself, overwhelming streaks of light arrived from another direction through the air, with impressive momentum.

Seeing such a display, Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo couldn't help but feel even more apprehensive. This seemed to be another powerful force, no weaker than Tong He's group, and they didn't know if they were friends or foes.

Fortunately, when this large contingent arrived, they showed no hostility. Instead, some figures appeared around them, their Genesis Qi spreading out to protect them.

Mu Youlan approached the two women and offered a gentle smile: "Don't worry, it's alright now. Since you are Elder Zhou Yuan's friends, our Heaven Abyss Territory will definitely protect you."

Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo exchanged glances, both seeing astonishment in each other's eyes. *Is Zhou Yuan now a person from the Heaven Abyss Territory of the Hunyuan Heaven? And he seems to be doing quite well?*

In mid-air, Qin Lian flashed into appearance. She stared at Tong He and said, "Tong He, do you really want our two sides to come to blows?"

Qin Lian didn't want to create unpleasantness with the Beast-Controlling Domain; after all, their relationship was still amicable. She immediately earnestly persuaded him: "Just give our Heaven Abyss Territory some face."

Qin Lian thought that if it truly came down to it, she would simply offer some Ancestral Qi treasures in exchange.

"Alright!" However, before she could finish her unspoken thoughts, Tong He slowly uttered four words: "Farewell!"

While Qin Lian was still dazed, Tong He had already turned his giant crane around. He glared fiercely at the Beast-Controlling Domain disciples behind him, refusing to utter another word, then rode his giant crane and fled directly.

The Beast-Controlling Domain disciples were somewhat perplexed. *Why is the boss's demeanor so different now compared to before?* Though puzzled, they ultimately followed.

Qin Lian was also full of astonishment. She hadn't even begun to persuade him, yet Tong He had just left directly. *Did he really give the Heaven Abyss Territory so much face? And why did his retreating figure look a bit disheveled and frantic?*

In any case, a peaceful resolution was certainly for the best.

She turned around, looked at Zhou Yuan, and admonished him somewhat helplessly: "Tong He is actually quite reasonable, why did you have to confront him right away?"

Zhou Yuan blinked and couldn't help but smile. He, of course, knew the reason.

It must have been the terrifying aura of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Severing Gourd.

However, this outcome also greatly surprised him; he hadn't expected the Seven-Colored Heaven-Severing Gourd to have such strong deterrent power.

A Saint Genesis Art truly lives up to its reputation.

Sighing inwardly, he descended from the sky and arrived in front of Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo.

"Alright, it's over now."

Zuoqiu Qingyu and Lvluo watched the large contingent from the Beast-Controlling Domain retreat, still a little dazed for a moment. Such a powerful force had simply withdrawn without a word.

"Wow, Zhou Yuan, you're so cool!" Lvluo cried out with excited joy, then rushed forward and threw her arms around Zhou Yuan's neck. Because she was so petite, she clung to him like a tree shrew, swinging back and forth.

Zuoqiu Qingyu's long, narrow, peach-blossom eyes also stared in surprise at the young man before her, a mix of complex and indescribable emotions swirling within her for a moment.

The youth who had once left the Cangmang Continent with them seemed to have achieved great things after so many years.

As Zuoqiu Qingyu's thoughts turned, Zhou Yuan, who had been swung around a few times with Lvluo clinging to his neck, somewhat helplessly reached out and held her. His gaze then fell upon Zuoqiu Qingyu, revealing a smile and a hint of smugness.

"Were you awestruck by my heroic rescue?"

Zuoqiu Qingyu rolled her eyes at him and let out a soft scoff.

"Tch, you're far worse than Yaoyao!"

Immediately, a smile appeared at the corner of her lips.

Zhou Yuan was still the Zhou Yuan they had known all those years ago.