Chapter 1187: Star River Annihilation

Four colorful sword lights shot up into the sky, and the entire space seemed to be split apart at that moment.

Indescribably sharp sword qi filled every corner.

Everyone could feel the terrifying power of those four colorful sword lights.

Wu Yao, Su Youwei, Zhao Mushen, and the others also had their expressions change. They were no strangers to Zhou Yuan's colorful sword light, knowing it was one of his ultimate trump cards. However, based on what they knew previously, Zhou Yuan's Genesis Qi reserves should only allow him to unleash a single colorful sword light at most!

How did he manage to produce four colorful sword lights now?!

Even if Zhou Yuan completely exhausted his Genesis Qi, it seemed impossible for him to condense four colorful sword lights, right?

Despite their shock, a glimmer of hope arose in their hearts. Four colorful sword lights, an attack of this caliber, would surely pose some threat to Jiatu, even if he was their opponent!

Perhaps it could even decide the outcome of the battle directly!

"You've certainly hidden your true strength well."

Jiatu stood in the void, gazing at the four colorful sword lights suspended in the distant sky. The sword intent emanating from them caused even his skin to tingle slightly. It had to be said, Zhou Yuan's move indeed had the potential to threaten him.

From the bottom of the collapsed mountain, the fallen boulders had long been pulverized by the rampant sword qi, and Zhou Yuan's figure slowly rose from within.

Zhou Yuan also stared at the four colorful sword lights. The improvements he gained from the Ancestral Qi Stele earlier were immense. Not only did he perfect the Seven-Colored Heaven-Slicing Sword Light, but the sword light nurtured within the gourd shadow in his Divine Dwelling also evolved from one to two.

Afterwards, he imprinted these newly enhanced colorful sword lights into Silver Shadow's empty apertures.

This way, with himself and Silver Shadow, he could summon exactly four Seven-Colored Heaven-Slicing Sword Lights.

This was also one of his ultimate trump cards.

A plume of white mist exhaled from Zhou Yuan's nostrils, and his gaze instantly sharpened. He formed a sword seal with his fingers.

"Go."

Without a single wasted word to Jiatu, the four colorful sword lights instantly tore through the air.

Seven-colored streams of light streaked across the sky, and an indescribably sharp sword intent locked onto Jiatu, making it impossible for him to evade.

As the four Heaven-Slicing Sword Lights unleashed simultaneously, their momentum seemed to cleave the entire sky. The Genesis Qi between heaven and earth scattered, daring not to appear before the sword lights.

The sword lights were incredibly fast, as if they could pierce through space. In just a single breath, the colorful sword lights rapidly expanded in Jiatu's eyes.

Facing such an assault, Jiatu's eyes narrowed slightly, losing his previous casual demeanor.

He clasped his hands together, his hand seals rapidly changing, and a low shout echoed: "Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Evolution Wheel!"

Around him, the light projections of a dragon and a phoenix soared and intertwined, forming a massive luminous wheel, roughly a thousand feet in size, before him. Within the wheel, the dragon and phoenix coiled, emanating boundless power.

His Dragon-Phoenix earrings were a quasi-Saint artifact refined for him by a Saint of the Saint Race. If his mission in the Ancient Source Heaven was successful, this quasi-Saint artifact might even complete its transformation and become a true Saint artifact.

Refined with the souls of a dragon and a phoenix, this artifact combined defense and offense, making Jiatu almost impervious.

The current luminous wheel form was its true appearance.

Clearly, facing Zhou Yuan's four Seven-Colored Heaven-Slicing Sword Lights, Jiatu did not want to be overconfident and risk being defeated unexpectedly.

Buzz!

As the Dragon-Phoenix Luminous Wheel appeared, the four colorful sword lights also tore through the air, and finally, under countless solemn gazes, they mercilessly slashed down, as if cleaving heaven and earth.

However, this earth-shattering collision did not produce the expected colossal roar.

The wind between heaven and earth seemed to freeze at that moment.

Only the space at the point of impact continuously shattered, countless spatial fragments scattering. The area within ten thousand feet around the collision transformed into a dark, abyssal black hole...

That instantaneous black light obscured everything.

However, the black hole-like phenomenon only appeared for an instant before dissipating.

The moment the black hole vanished, everyone saw two colorful sword lights shatter into pieces in mid-air.

However, as these two colorful sword lights shattered, a massive fissure was forcibly torn open on the Dragon-Phoenix Luminous Wheel.

The Dragon-Phoenix Luminous Wheel had clearly only withstood two Heaven-Slicing Sword Lights!

The remaining two sword lights pierced directly through and slashed towards Jiatu behind it.

This scene immediately ignited excited glows in the eyes of the forces from the five great heavens, as it was the first time Zhou Yuan had pierced through Jiatu's defense since the battle began.

Jiatu's figure retreated violently, streaking across the sky like a meteor.

However, no matter how he evaded, he could not escape the two Heaven-Slicing Sword Lights. A vast sword intent surged from ahead, almost filling the entire visible world.

There was no escaping.

In the next instant, the two colorful sword lights whistled forth and, under countless shocked gazes, directly slashed onto Jiatu's body.

Space was torn apart, and another spatial black hole appeared at the point of impact. A terrifying storm of sword qi raged, cutting the void into a thousand holes...

Within the Saint Genesis Grand Array, countless shocked commotions erupted.

The forces from the five great heavens were flushed with excitement. Zhou Yuan's counterattack was too fierce; now that Jiatu's main body had been hit, he must have suffered a severe blow!

This undoubtedly presented a glimmer of hope for victory.

However, Bai Xiaolu, Wu Yao, Su Youwei, and the others showed no signs of relaxation; their expressions remained solemn. Jiatu was simply too powerful, and no one was certain that Zhou Yuan's remaining two sword lights could kill him.

Countless gazes were fixed on the black void.

The black hole rapidly dissipated.

A few breaths later, as the black hole vanished, countless pupils observing the spot suddenly constricted.

In the void there, a figure stood with hands clasped behind his back – it was Jiatu!

Jiatu's body showed no signs of injury. His expression was indifferent, but the vertical mark between his brows, which had been tightly closed, was now open, revealing the mysterious Saint Pupil. Within the Saint Pupil, five stars revolved.

In the void behind Jiatu, countless stars appeared. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a massive star map scroll, roughly ten thousand feet in size.

Within the star map, star rivers flowed, emanating boundless power.

At this moment, everyone saw two colorful streams of light trapped within the star river, which was formed from countless stars.

These were Zhou Yuan's two colorful sword lights.

The star river crushed down, and the two colorful sword lights gradually dimmed, finally emitting a mournful wail before violently shattering.

They had actually been annihilated by the star river.

Countless individuals from the five great heavens watched this scene, their faces instantly turning pale, their eyes revealing undisguised terror.

Even Bai Xiaolu and the others sighed softly.

Indeed, even with such powerful techniques, Zhou Yuan still couldn't defeat Jiatu...

"Is this the strongest Alpha-Origin stage of the Saint Race? He's truly powerful enough to inspire despair." They were considered resilient individuals, but at this moment, they couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness.

In the void, Jiatu gazed at Zhou Yuan with emotionless eyes, stating calmly, "That you could force me to unleash the power of my Saint Pupil with your reserves, Zhou Yuan, makes you a true prodigy. If you were one of my Saint Race, your achievements might even surpass mine."

"But it's a pity..."

Jiatu shook his head. "Those four sword lights should be your strongest attack. With your reserves, it's impossible for you to unleash them again."

"And my strongest technique... has only just begun to unfold."

He pointed to the ten-thousand-foot star map behind him and said, "This is an evolution of my Saint Pupil, called the Star River Annihilation Map. Its power is boundless; below the Genesis Infant stage, no technique can break it."

Jiatu looked down at Zhou Yuan from above, saying calmly, "Zhou Yuan, tell me, how can you defeat me?"

His voice echoed in every corner of the Saint Genesis Grand Array.

The forces from the five great heavens all had dimmed eyes, exuding an aura of despair.

Zhou Yuan stood in the void, gazing at the awe-inspiring Jiatu. The ten-thousand-foot star map behind Jiatu was even more mysterious and eerie, filling people with dread.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. At this moment, even he had to admit Jiatu's power. This battle was arguably the most tragic and difficult he had experienced in years.

All his various techniques and trump cards had been used, yet they were still effortlessly neutralized by his opponent.

However, no matter how difficult it was, it was absolutely impossible for him to give up.

Jiatu looked at Zhou Yuan, seeing that the fighting spirit in the latter's eyes had not extinguished. He couldn't help but frown. Zhou Yuan's resilience truly surpassed his expectations; if it were anyone else, they would have long since fallen into complete despair.

He shook his head, saying no more, simply flicking his sleeve gently.

At that instant, the colossal star map shimmered, and heaven and earth seemed to be shifted.

Zhou Yuan also sensed a spatial anomaly. When he came back to his senses, he found with narrowed pupils that he was already inside the star map. All around him, an immense, endless star river flowed, and a terrifying, crushing power enveloped him.

His flesh immediately ruptured, and blood flowed freely down his body.

Jiatu's indifferent voice also resonated at this moment.

"Zhou Yuan... it's over."

"This time, you won't be able to turn the tide."

As his voice fell, the star river began to contract, bringing destruction.