Chapter 1128: Risking Life

When that streak of seven-colored light appeared, the dim sky was torn apart.

In that moment, everyone who saw that seven-colored light felt an indescribable chill. That chill was permeated with the aura of death, and wherever it arose, nothing in the world could stop it.

Countless people trembled.

Even individuals as strong as Qin Lian and Chu Qing had a hint of fear emerge on their faces at this moment. The seven-colored light brought with it an extremely terrifying sense of danger. With this sensation, they felt that no matter what methods they employed, they would likely be unable to resist it in the end.

"What... what kind of technique is this?!"

Qin Lian was filled with shock. Although she knew that Zhou Yuan's strength had improved rapidly recently, she had never imagined that Zhou Yuan would also possess such a terrifyingly powerful Genesis Art.

In the past, Zhou Yuan had clearly never used this art!

She felt that if she were to face this seven-colored light, perhaps only certain death awaited her.

"Could it be a true Saint Genesis Art?!"

Qin Lian's eyes widened. Saint Genesis Arts were the supreme Genesis Arts, their power unbelievably terrifying. However, Saint Genesis Arts were also extremely rare, because only Saints could create Genesis Arts of this caliber.

Throughout the entire Hunyuan Heaven, forces capable of possessing Saint Genesis Arts were few and far between.

Furthermore, cultivating Saint Genesis Arts was extremely difficult. Not to mention those at the Heavenly Sun Stage like them, even experts at the Nascent Source Stage who could master Saint Genesis Arts were few. Only some experts at the Law Domain Stage could use them as their primary means.

Yet now, this mysterious seven-colored light displayed by Zhou Yuan was very likely a Saint Genesis Art!

For someone at the intermediate Heavenly Sun Stage to have mastered a Saint Genesis Art was an extremely rare feat. However, considering Zhou Yuan's background, she felt a little relieved. Both Zhou Yuan's master and senior brother were Saints, and it was probable that no one in the entire Hunyuan Heaven had such luxurious resources at their disposal.

Qin Lian's tense body finally relaxed slightly at this moment. Although Ji Mo's Saint Pupil Art was indeed terrifying, if Zhou Yuan controlled a Saint Genesis Art, he might not necessarily be afraid of him.

Zhou Yuan was also gazing at the streak of seven-colored light that soared skyward, tearing through the darkness. The light appeared faint, but the aura it emanated was one that probably no one would dare to underestimate easily.

This was, up until now, the strongest technique he had ever unleashed.

Such power astonished even him.

However, even with such terrifying power, this streak of seven-colored light was not yet the complete form of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Severing Sword Light. After all, Zhou Yuan hadn't cultivated it for long, and it could only be considered an embryonic form for now.

Therefore, it was hard to imagine what it would be like when the Seven-Colored Heaven-Severing Gourd fully nurtured all seven Heaven-Severing Sword Lights. At that time, with seven sword lights unleashed simultaneously, what kind of sight would that be?

Perhaps then, there would be nothing he couldn't cut down.

Zhou Yuan licked his lips, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"This guy truly has some capability!"

Ji Mo also sensed the terrifying aura emanating from the seven-colored light. His previously indifferent face grew much colder, and his gaze towards Zhou Yuan also held a trace of apprehension. He hadn't expected such a figure to emerge from the human race.

"But I refuse to believe that you can truly withstand the power of my Saint Race's Saint Pupil."

Ji Mo had immense confidence in the Saint Pupil, the pride of the Saint Race.

He suddenly clasped his hands together, and the black beam of light that pierced through the void became even swifter, shooting directly towards the seven-colored light that was also tearing through the air.

"Watch as the power of my Saint Pupil crushes your hope!"

Countless gazes converged in the void, watching the imminent earth-shattering collision.

However, just as everyone held their breath in anticipation, a profound light flickered in Zhou Yuan's eyes, and then his hand seals suddenly changed.

The seven-colored light, which was originally about to collide with the black beam, suddenly shifted its position, actually passing directly alongside the black beam.

Then it shot directly towards Ji Mo!

Meanwhile, the Annihilation Beam was aimed at Zhou Yuan!

Innumerable gasps of shock arose throughout heaven and earth. No one had expected Zhou Yuan to be so decisive and ruthless. He seemed to have no intention of using spear against spear to block the Annihilation Beam, but instead aimed to directly engage Ji Mo in a fight to the death!

"This is too dangerous!"

Countless people felt their scalps tingle with dread.

Originally, using the seven-colored light to destroy the Annihilation Beam would have been the best choice, but Zhou Yuan stubbornly chose to take a risky path and fight Ji Mo to the death!

Ji Mo's expression also subtly changed at this moment. He watched the seven-colored light rapidly piercing through the air, and he too hadn't expected Zhou Yuan to be so fierce.

"You are truly courting death! With your strength, how could you possibly defend against my Light of Annihilation?!"

Ji Mo's gaze shifted, and his face darkened. However, he was not an ordinary individual. After a few breaths of shock, he regained his composure, and his expression turned grim.

"If you want to die, I'll grant your wish. I refuse to believe that a mere intermediate Heavenly Sun Stage cultivator like you would dare to compete with me in terms of defense!"

"Let's see who breaks first!"

Ji Mo's hands formed seals with lightning speed, and the surging Genesis Qi within him boiled. Then he raised his palm, and streaks of light, like tortoise shells, appeared around him, spinning rapidly. At the same time, innumerable layers of defense were constructed.

Throughout heaven and earth, countless gazes watched this scene, their bodies and minds trembling.

No one had expected Zhou Yuan to be so unyielding. Now, both sides were practically standing on the edge of a cliff, and a single misstep would force one side to pay an extremely heavy price.

Because both the Annihilation Beam and the seven-colored light were the strongest techniques of Ji Mo and Zhou Yuan respectively, and could not be underestimated.

Now, it would depend on who had more defensive means.

However, the forces from Cangxuan Heaven and Tianyuan Region were all filled with worry and apprehension. After all, although Zhou Yuan, at the intermediate Heavenly Sun Stage, was extraordinary, he was ultimately at a disadvantage when facing an expert like Ji Mo, who was at the peak of the late Heavenly Sun Stage. They wondered if this desperate exchange would truly be effective.

But they also understood that it was too late to say anything now. The only thing they could do now was to pray that Zhou Yuan could truly withstand the Annihilation Beam.

Or, pray that Ji Mo couldn't withstand Zhou Yuan's seven-colored light.

Throughout heaven and earth, whether it was the forces from Cangxuan Heaven or Tianyuan Region, or the Saint Race's contingent, all fell silent at this moment. Reflected in their eyes were the Annihilation Beam and the seven-colored light.

Only the Genesis Qi in the heavens and earth was violently surging.

And it was under this intense scrutiny that the pitch-black Annihilation Beam, like a strand of the Grim Reaper's hair, appeared before Zhou Yuan, and shot straight through him.

The seven-colored light appeared before Ji Mo, and lightly slashed down.

At that instant, the entire world seemed to fall silent.