Chapter 1163: 无垢圣琉璃之躯

Zhou Yuan wasn't the only one astonished when he saw the small girl in white, carrying a massive golden hammer on her shoulder; Guan Qinglong and the others behind him also gaped in disbelief. They had never imagined that Qiankun Heaven's strongest Heaven Sun stage expert would appear in such a form.

“Hmph,” the small girl in white snorted again, seemingly sensing the many strange glances directed her way. She slammed her golden hammer onto the ground, instantly tearing a deep fissure into the earth. The ground trembled as if a subterranean dragon was rolling. What terrifying physical strength!

Many people's expressions flickered slightly, and their eyes now held much more fear as they looked at the small girl in white.

“Are you the overall commander of the Heavens they nominated?” the small girl named Bai Xiaolu asked, her dark eyes fixed on Zhou Yuan. Her voice was cold and childlike; had it not been for her terrifying physical strength, she would have seemed incredibly cute. What she said next, however, immediately dispelled any notion of cuteness.

She swept a disdainful glance over Zhou Yuan. “I don't acknowledge this farce your Hunyuan Heaven has staged!” she declared. “Besides, isn't Guan Qinglong the strongest person in Hunyuan Heaven? Where did you even come from?”

Zhou Yuan gazed at Bai Xiaolu. Though she appeared to be a mere child, he could sense that her true age was far beyond her youthful facade. He guessed it was a result of cultivating certain techniques. Since she wasn't truly a child, there would be no question of him bullying a junior.

Zhou Yuan smiled. “You’re not convinced?” he asked. His smile then faded slightly. “If you’re not convinced, then show what you can do. Since you’re not a child, stop with these petty antics.” He didn't care about provoking her, knowing that polite discussion wouldn't secure her acknowledgment of his position. Ultimately, it would depend on whose fist was harder!

As expected, Bai Xiaolu's delicate face immediately flushed with anger. After all, no one in Qiankun Heaven had ever dared to speak to her in such a manner. She glared fiercely at Zhou Yuan, gripping the mountain-heavy golden hammer tightly. “If you want this position,” she sneered, “it’s simple: defeat me! Make me acknowledge your strength!”

“Boom!” The moment her voice fell, a terrifying surge of Genesis Qi erupted from Zhou Yuan's body. Three Heaven Suns shimmered behind him as his 4.3 billion Genesis Qi foundation unleashed its full power without reservation. The immense pressure generated by his Genesis Qi swept forth, engulfing Bai Xiaolu and the main forces of Qiankun Heaven and Five Elements Heaven behind her.

Everyone's expressions instantly underwent a drastic change. Li Fu of Five Elements Heaven was particularly stunned. He had assumed Zhou Yuan was strong, otherwise Guan Qinglong and Jiang Jinlin wouldn't have nominated him as overall commander. Yet, he had never imagined Zhou Yuan's Genesis Qi foundation could reach such an astonishing level. 4.3 billion! In terms of Genesis Qi foundation alone, this was even more formidable than the monstrously powerful Bai Xiaolu!

The terrifying pressure roared, causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Bai Xiaolu's face gradually became grim, but at the same time, a fervent desire for battle surged within her dark eyes. “You do have some skill, it seems!” she muttered. “But you still can't scare me!”

Bai Xiaolu stomped her small foot, and the Genesis Qi within her body exploded entirely. Three Heaven Suns shimmered into view, and her Genesis Qi foundation had astonishingly reached 4 billion! She had actually broken through the 4-billion threshold!

Guan Qinglong and Jiang Jinlin watched the scene with complex expressions. Guan Qinglong, in particular, felt a surge of mixed emotions. He, too, had not expected that Qiankun Heaven's strongest Heaven Sun stage expert of this generation would be a step ahead of him. Did this mean that if Zhou Yuan hadn't been here, their Hunyuan Heaven would have been overshadowed by Qiankun Heaven? Indeed, Qiankun Heaven was not to be underestimated.

Bai Xiaolu unleashed her 4 billion Genesis Qi foundation, yet she knew there was still a 300 million Genesis Qi foundation gap between her and Zhou Yuan—a disparity that ordinary methods would likely fail to bridge. Fortunately, her Genesis Qi foundation wasn't her strongest asset.

Bai Xiaolu’s delicate face grew increasingly grim. The next moment, her diminutive figure began to transform, gradually becoming slender and elongated. In just a few breaths, she had grown tall and graceful. This was likely Bai Xiaolu’s true form. She appeared somewhat fragile, with skin as fair as snow and seemingly delicate. Yet, her beautiful, star-like eyes were cold and domineering.

A shimmering, glazed light suddenly flowed across her skin, gradually forming unique, intricate patterns that spread over her body. She stood there, her entire being emanating a holy radiance that drew countless eyes, yet the dust of the world could not adhere to her.

However, as Zhou Yuan observed the ancient glazed patterns on Bai Xiaolu's skin, his expression grew somewhat solemn. He slowly uttered, “A Pristine Sacred Glazed Body?!”

The so-called Pristine Sacred Glazed Body is a manifestation of one's physical body reaching an exceptional level of power. It's said that a true Sacred Glazed Body possesses power comparable to the Nascent Source stage, though Bai Xiaolu's likely hadn't reached that peak yet. Even so, it was incredibly formidable. After all, even Zhou Yuan’s own physical body was still a step short of achieving such a state.

This Bai Xiaolu truly lived up to her reputation as Qiankun Heaven's strongest Heaven Sun stage expert! With her Genesis Qi foundation combined with the physical power granted by her Sacred Glazed Body, she genuinely had the capability to pose a threat to him.

As Zhou Yuan marveled at the terrifying level of her physical cultivation, Bai Xiaolu made her move. Gripping her golden hammer tightly with both hands, she shattered the void with a single step, appearing before Zhou Yuan, and brought her massive hammer down with crushing force. The space before them fractured and shattered.

Zhou Yuan's eyes flickered. He immediately activated his 4.3 billion Genesis Qi foundation, clenching his fist tightly. Imbued with that immense power, he met the golden hammer with a direct punch. A resounding crash echoed as a terrifying shockwave erupted from the point of impact. The surrounding land was instantly annihilated, everything within its radius, including the formidable mountain ranges, flattened into oblivion. Experts from both sides unleashed countless streams of Genesis Qi, forming barriers to repel the shockwave. Their gazes then turned towards the epicenter, filled with awe and dread.

There, Zhou Yuan’s figure was forced back three steps, while Bai Xiaolu, wielding the golden hammer, only retreated two. Clearly, in this initial direct clash, Bai Xiaolu held a slight advantage.

However, Bai Xiaolu showed no hint of triumph. Instead, her gaze upon Zhou Yuan grew more solemn, as she sensed that he had held back considerable power in their previous exchange. “I had thought my Qiankun Heaven generation would easily surpass Hunyuan Heaven,” she murmured, “but I didn't expect Hunyuan Heaven to produce another monster like you.”

“However,” Bai Xiaolu stated slowly, “if you can't subdue me today, don't expect me to acknowledge your position!”

Zhou Yuan lightly shook his fist, his eyes fixed in astonishment on Bai Xiaolu, who glowed with a glazed luster. Even as wind and rain raged, they automatically parted when they neared her body. This was the pristine quality of the Sacred Glazed Body.

“What a powerful physical body,” Zhou Yuan marveled. Even he felt a twinge of envy, for he too cultivated his physical body, and the Sacred Glazed Body was once his aspiration.

As he marveled, fiery red magma patterns reappeared on the surface of his body—the Great Blazing Demon! The ground beneath his feet melted as a scorching aura ascended, subtly coalescing into a crimson demonic shadow behind him—an aura of fierce brutality. He opened his mouth and exhaled a puff of air, within which molten sparks seemed to dance. At this moment, Zhou Yuan’s physical body also pushed its power to the absolute limit.

Seeing this, Bai Xiaolu's eyes lit up. Though Zhou Yuan's physical body wasn't quite as strong as hers, the difference was minimal. She loved to fight, especially direct physical confrontations. It was hard to imagine such a delicate-looking girl harboring such a penchant for violence.

“Boom!” Zhou Yuan and Bai Xiaolu shot forward once more, colliding like two meteors. Thud! Thud! The two figures clashed ferociously, each impact causing an earth-shattering commotion. Their fists and feet became countless afterimages, raining down overwhelming blows on each other.

The ferocity of the impacts made countless onlookers’ eyelids twitch. They all understood that the power contained in every punch and kick from these two was enough to obliterate a late Heaven Sun stage expert with a 3-billion Genesis Qi foundation. They were simply two humanoid monsters.

After Zhou Yuan activated his physical power, discerning observers could see him gradually gaining the upper hand. However, Zhou Yuan himself felt greatly troubled. While he was suppressing Bai Xiaolu, her Sacred Glazed Body was simply too formidable, its defense directly neutralizing most of his strikes.

“Ah, haha, Zhou Yuan,” Bai Xiaolu laughed, “you’re strong, but you can’t overcome me! Your attacks barely cause any damage to my body, and even if they do, my Sacred Glazed Body repairs them instantly!”

Bai Xiaolu, sensing Zhou Yuan's slight predicament, laughed as she continued to fight. Zhou Yuan observed the somewhat smug Bai Xiaolu, his expression quite calm. He merely stated, “Your physical body is indeed the strongest among our peers I’ve encountered, but likewise, you also have a flaw.”

“Nonsense!” Bai Xiaolu sneered.

Zhou Yuan, however, had no patience for further banter. The divine soul within his glabella quivered, all its power circulating and then merging into his fist. In their earlier exchanges, Zhou Yuan had discovered that while Bai Xiaolu’s physical defense was formidable, she possessed a flaw: her divine soul was not strong. The Sacred Glazed Body could nullify most physical force, but it was powerless against attacks originating from the divine soul.

Zhou Yuan’s roaring punch landed squarely on Bai Xiaolu’s chest. Previously, Bai Xiaolu had shown no concern for his attacks, but this time, a flicker of pain crossed her delicate face. As Zhou Yuan’s punch struck her, a hidden force directly assailed her divine soul. The agony inflicted by a soul attack was far greater than any physical pain.

“You!” Bai Xiaolu exclaimed in a rage. Her answer, however, was Zhou Yuan's iron fists, raining down like a storm. Countless fist strikes roared towards her, blocking all escape routes. Bai Xiaolu gritted her teeth and hastily met the assault. But this time, every impact made veins throb on her fair forehead, and her face flushed crimson. Her figure was constantly forced back. Zhou Yuan, showing no mercy, pursued relentlessly.

People from both sides of the five great Heaven Domains watched the scene with wide-eyed astonishment.

Bai Xiaolu finally buckled. Her body flew backward awkwardly, carving deep grooves into the ground. But before she could utter a word, a figure enveloped in a scorching, brutal aura lunged, pinning her down. Then, blazing iron fists rained down like a relentless storm. The ground continuously caved in. Bai Xiaolu, dazed by Zhou Yuan’s ferocity, endured countless heavy blows until she felt her divine soul beginning to wilt. At that moment, she shrieked.

Her slender figure rapidly diminished, transforming back into the image of the small girl. Now, her face was covered in bruises, and her large, dark eyes were watery, as if she were about to cry, making her appear utterly pitiful.

Zhou Yuan, however, remained unmoved. He delivered another iron fist strike, then exhaled. “Convinced yet?” he asked.

Bai Xiaolu glared fiercely at him, but seeing Zhou Yuan raise his fist again, she quickly covered her face and, utterly humiliated, cried out, “Convinced! I’m convinced!”

Zhou Yuan nodded, but his raised fist still descended.

“Why are you still hitting me?!” Bai Xiaolu cursed furiously.

Zhou Yuan grinned. “Because I feel like it. Not convinced? Let’s go again.” He seemed to have grasped Bai Xiaolu's temperament: the softer he was with her, the less she appreciated it. Only by being utterly merciless would she rein herself in.

As expected, though seething with rage, Bai Xiaolu fell silent, no longer daring to provoke him.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan clapped his hands in satisfaction and then got off her. Bai Xiaolu, her eyes red, pitifully got to her feet, utterly devoid of her previous imposing aura.

Zhou Yuan chuckled and patted her head, but she batted his hand away. He then looked up at the forces from both Heaven Domains, about to announce the outcome. However, as he surveyed his surroundings, he noticed countless people staring at him as if he were a savage beast.