Chapter 1140: This Is the Big Fish

When Zhou Yuan's voice faded, the scene fell silent for a moment.

The people from Hunyuan Heaven were somewhat better off because they had already been informed of the news. Nevertheless, they were still incredibly shocked upon hearing it. Even Dong Ye, who had witnessed Zhou Yuan's strength, found it hard to believe.

Dong Ye had seen Zhou Yuan in action during the previous encirclement of Wang Xuanyang. While his strength was indeed astonishing, it seemed insufficient to gravely injure Jimo of the Sacred Spirit Heaven.

According to intelligence reports, Jimo's strength undoubtedly surpassed Wang Xuanyang's, and he might even be able to contend with Guan Qinglong.

An opponent of that caliber would be invincible to anyone in Hunyuan Heaven except Guan Qinglong; even Dong Ye herself would be no match.

Yet now, Zhou Yuan had severely wounded such an enemy. What did that imply?

Dong Ye looked at Zhou Yuan with complex emotions. She had witnessed, step by step, the astonishing speed of Zhou Yuan's improvement. When they first entered the Ancient Origin Heaven several months ago, Dong Ye hadn't truly paid much attention to Zhou Yuan. But now, she had to admit that Zhou Yuan's combat power had probably begun to surpass hers.

Such an anomaly...

No wonder even Youwei was fond of him and completely devoted to him.

While the people from Hunyuan Heaven regarded him with mixed feelings, the group from All-Beast Heaven also recovered from their shock.

Jiang Jinlin stared at Zhou Yuan with a scrutinizing gaze, his eyes full of skepticism. "Captain Guan Qinglong, are you joking with us? He's only at the mid-Heavenly Sun Stage, and you're telling me he severely wounded Jimo? Are all of you from Hunyuan Heaven so unserious?"

Ai Qing also nodded gently, tactfully remarking, "If Captain Guan Qinglong is not satisfied with our proposal, we can continue to discuss it."

Guan Qinglong smiled faintly and stated nonchalantly, "Captain Zhou Yuan encountered Jimo from the Sacred Spirit Heaven because he went to rescue his friend from Cangxuan Heaven. By the way, most of Cangxuan Heaven's forces are currently under the command of the Tianyuan Region. I've also invited their Captain Chu Qing."

As he spoke, the tent's entrance was pushed open, and two figures walked in.

One of them had a shining bald head; the other was Li Qingchan, with her slender figure and serene countenance.

Chu Qing sat down, a weary expression on his face, and said, "Junior Brother Zhou Yuan did indeed severely wound Jimo. All I can tell you is this: anyone who considers him an ordinary mid-Heavenly Sun Stage cultivator is, for one reason only, an utter fool."

Jiang Jinlin, Ai Qing, Jin Ling'er, and the others fell silent. Previously, they had simply found it hard to believe. However, faking such a feat would be pointless and easily exposed. Now, with a team from Cangxuan Heaven confirming Zhou Yuan's accomplishment, it could only mean one thing: they had all misjudged him.

Jiang Jinlin's gaze was fixed intently on Zhou Yuan. He had initially believed that Guan Qinglong was the only one in Hunyuan Heaven worth paying attention to. But now, it seemed that Zhou Yuan of the Tianyuan Region, whom he had disregarded from the start, was also a hidden formidable figure.

Even more astonished were the siblings Jin Ling'er and Jin Feng.

"Sister, didn't you say he was very ordinary?" Jin Feng couldn't help but murmur.

Jin Ling'er bit her lip and retorted, "Who knew this guy was actually playing weak to ambush his opponents!"

"If he can truly severely wound an enemy like Jimo at the mid-Heavenly Sun Stage, then Grand Ancestor didn't trick us after all," Jin Feng remarked with admiration, looking at Zhou Yuan. "After all, if even Grand Ancestor praised him so highly, then Zhou Yuan naturally deserved his respect."

Jin Ling'er's pretty face flushed with embarrassment. Remembering her slight smugness in front of Zhou Yuan earlier, her cheeks burned, and her beautiful eyes welled with vexation. Ultimately, she could only bite her red lip and cast a resentful glance at Zhou Yuan.

"The Jimo we encountered earlier was only leading the Floating Sea Hall team. His Saint Eye possesses a 'Substitute Death Art.' However, once used, the Saint Eye enters a sealed state, making its recovery extremely difficult. Without his Saint Eye, Jimo is still a formidable enemy, but his threat level is significantly reduced."

"Besides Jimo, they also have a vice-captain named Weituo, whom I also severely wounded. I'm not sure if he's dead or alive."

"However, the other teams from Sacred Spirit Heaven sustained no damage, so they shouldn't be underestimated." Zhou Yuan said with a smile, unconcerned by the awkward atmosphere.

"The Substitute Death Art..."

As his words fell, another wave of silence swept through the gathering.

To force out Jimo's Saint Eye's Substitute Death Art meant that Zhou Yuan had posed a lethal threat to him—a threat so potent that Jimo had no choice but to seal his Saint Eye as a countermeasure.

What kind of power was this?

At this moment, even the extremely arrogant Jiang Jinlin, who had been disdainful since his appearance, regarded Zhou Yuan with a hint of apprehension and solemnity.

"Currently, our opponents are Sacred King Heaven and Sacred Spirit Heaven, both possessing extremely strong overall power. However, with our three heavens combined, we are by no means weaker than them if it comes to a true fight."

"I don't think it's appropriate to distribute the lotus seats right now. The key to this contention will revolve around these lotus seats, and their exact number isn't entirely confirmed yet. Therefore, discussing distribution at this point is premature. I suggest that everything be based on combat contributions at the time of engagement. Whoever makes a greater contribution will naturally be qualified to occupy a lotus seat, and whoever contributes less will, of course, have to step back."

Zhou Yuan's calm voice echoed in the tent. Earlier, few might have listened to him, but after his achievement of severely wounding Jimo was revealed, even an arrogant person like Jiang Jinlin offered no counter-argument.

After all, the weight of one's words ultimately depends on their strength.

Guan Qinglong considered it for a moment, then nodded. "This is a relatively fair approach."

On the All-Beast Heaven side, Jiang Jinlin and Ai Qing exchanged glances. The latter then smiled enchantingly, her pair of narrow phoenix eyes gazing at Zhou Yuan with a hint of curiosity, and she nodded with a cheerful smile, her fair, slender neck appearing exceptionally graceful and captivating.

"Then let's follow Captain Zhou Yuan's suggestion," she said, her voice clear like a phoenix's cry. "Everything will be distributed according to individual contributions in this contest for the Ancestral Qi Stone Wall."

"Among the opponents, Mishan and Mishi are the strongest. Mishan can be handled by Jiang Jinlin and me, while Captain Guan Qinglong will be needed to deal with Mishi."

"Of course, these two are the top experts among the Sacred Race's two heavens, but other Sacred Race powerhouses should not be underestimated. Although Jimo's Saint Eye is sealed, his strength remains astonishing. His Genesis Qi foundation approaches three billion, and among our three heavens, apart from Captain Guan Qinglong and Captain Jiang, perhaps no one can contain him. Since Captain Zhou Yuan previously severely wounded him, this old adversary might just have to be left to you."

Ai Qing's gaze then shifted to Jin Ling'er, and she said, "However, to ensure safety, we will also send Captain Jin Ling'er to assist you."

Ultimately, she was still not entirely at ease, worried that a mishap on Zhou Yuan's side might lead to a collapse.

Zhou Yuan smiled, indicating he had no objection.

After all the procedures had been discussed and finalized, the atmosphere within the tent immediately relaxed.

Guan Qinglong stood up and declared in a steady voice, "In that case, in three days, we will launch our attack, seize the Ancestral Qi Stone Wall, and repel the two Sacred Race heavens!"

Jiang Jinlin also rose, saying, "It's a pleasure to cooperate. I hope to witness the prowess of everyone from Hunyuan Heaven. Don't disappoint me."

There was still a hint of arrogance in his words.

Guan Qinglong bothered not to argue with him, merely offering a faint smile.

"I hope you can truly subdue Mishan."