Chapter 1198: Division of the Main Vein

The Genesis Infant measured six point three inches.

As they gazed at the tiny figure suspended above Zhou Yuan's head, the forces from the five great heavens fell into a prolonged silence, their inner shock palpable.

Generally speaking, from the moment they enter the Genesis Infant Realm, all cultivators at this level strive to increase the size of their Genesis Infant. This process is akin to raising a biological child, except the 'child's' growth is far more challenging than raising a real one. Every inch of growth involves immense difficulty, almost beyond words.

When a Genesis Infant reaches five inches, it is considered a Grand Genesis Infant. For some, reaching five inches from the initial formation of their Genesis Infant can require countless efforts, with many never achieving it in their lifetime.

Yet now, as Zhou Yuan had just stepped into the Genesis Infant Realm, his Genesis Infant already measured six point three inches. He had entered the Grand Genesis Infant Realm in a single step, and a Genesis Infant of this size was considered top-tier, even within the Grand Genesis Infant Realm itself.

The cultivators from the five great heavens who had also seized this opportunity to break through to the Genesis Infant Realm displayed complex expressions. When the disparity became too vast to bridge, all they could do was look up to him in awe. There was nothing to be done; six point three inches was simply terrifying. Perhaps even with all their future efforts, they might not be able to reach this level.

It wasn't just them; even Bai Xiaolu and Guan Qinglong were stunned for a long while. Despite their resolute characters, they couldn't help but curse him as a monster when faced with a six-point-three-inch Genesis Infant. While they had vaguely suspected Zhou Yuan might achieve a Grand Genesis Infant in a single step, he had not merely scraped past five inches; he had reached an astonishing six point three inches. If he were to gain another inch, wouldn't he be on the verge of reaching the Great Perfection of the Genesis Infant Realm?! And just a bit more, wouldn't he be entering the Law Domain Realm?! Such a cross-realm leap was simply absurd.

However, they also understood that Zhou Yuan's achievement was a culmination of numerous fortuitous encounters. The Nine-Claw Heavenly Sun had only provided him with the opportunity to transcend into the Grand Genesis Infant Realm, but the continuous, immense ancestral qi blessings from the nine ancestral qi main veins, coupled with the endurance of his Saint Glazed Body, were even more crucial. All these factors combined ultimately resulted in Zhou Yuan's astonishing six-point-three-inch Genesis Infant. Simply put, this was an unprecedented culmination of Zhou Yuan's arduous cultivation and accumulation over many years.

Amidst the countless shocked gazes from across the heavens and earth, Zhou Yuan did not overly flaunt his Genesis Infant. With a thought, the Genesis Infant descended into his Divine Dwelling, vanishing from everyone's sight. He sensed his current state, immediately noticing a much closer connection between himself and the world. Even without moving or actively cultivating, Genesis Qi from the heavens and earth continuously poured into his body. Once inside, this Genesis Qi did not require his manipulation; the Genesis Infant within his Divine Dwelling automatically refined and absorbed it. It could be said that once the Genesis Infant was formed, even without active cultivation, one's Genesis Qi foundation would steadily increase.

Regarding his Genesis Qi foundation, Zhou Yuan briefly closed his eyes to sense it. The next moment, his eyebrows twitched in surprise. Over seventy billion Genesis Qi foundation... This was more than a dozen times stronger than his previous late Heavenly Sun Realm! If he were to encounter Jiatu now, he could probably just blow on him and kill him. The transformation of the Genesis Infant Realm was truly terrifying. Now, he was certainly a top-tier cultivator within the Genesis Infant Realm. With his numerous techniques, he should even be able to contend with a Great Perfection Genesis Infant expert. And if he met a Law Domain expert, he still wouldn't be able to defeat them, but there was a high probability he could escape.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but fall into a slight reverie. When he had left Cangxuan Heaven all those years ago, he had only just broken through to the Divine Dwelling Realm. Now, unknowingly, he had reached this level. With his current strength, if he returned to Cangxuan Heaven, he would likely rank high within the Cangxuan Sect. However, there was still a gap when it came to dealing with that old dog, Saint Yuan. But it didn't matter. Now that he was in the Grand Genesis Infant Realm, he wasn't too far from the Law Domain Realm. Once he entered it, he would be able to return to Cangxuan Heaven and settle those old scores.

Suppressing his myriad thoughts, Zhou Yuan looked down at the countless forces from the five great heavens. His voice resonated in everyone's ears: "Everyone, the ancestral qi baptism is complete. It's time to get down to business."

Everyone's expression stiffened, their eyes filled with solemnity. The 'business' he referred to was, naturally, collecting the nine ancestral qi main veins. If these nine main veins could be introduced into the five heavens, then all five great heavens would benefit immensely. This would create a grand trend, profoundly impacting the five great heavens, and countless talents would rise in the future. Who could say that a Saint wouldn't emerge from their ranks? As long as one Saint emerged, the peak strength of all heavens would be bolstered, and that was the most effective power against the Saint Race. Otherwise, in conflicts of that magnitude, anyone below the Saint stage was merely cannon fodder, an ant.

Under Zhou Yuan's gaze, Bai Xiaolu, Chu Qing, Guan Qinglong, and others also stepped forward, soaring through the air. From All-Beast Heaven came Ai Qing, as Jiang Jinlin had perished. Five-Element Heaven also had a new leader, a Genesis Infant cultivator who had clearly broken through earlier. However, the Genesis Infant from Five-Element Heaven showed no arrogance. He was quite courteous towards Zhou Yuan, showing him ample respect, as the latter had, in a sense, saved all of them. As for Li Fu's demise, it clearly couldn't be blamed on Zhou Yuan.

When Ai Qing looked at Zhou Yuan, her narrow, beautiful eyes held a particularly complex expression. She recalled that when they first met, she hadn't paid much attention to this young man, who was overshadowed by Guan Qinglong's radiance. But who could have imagined that this unassuming individual was the true hidden behemoth?

The leaders of the five great heavens gathered, followed by an intense discussion on how to distribute the nine ancestral qi main veins. Zhou Yuan did not participate, simply waiting quietly for the outcome of the discussion.

After nearly an incense stick's time, Bai Xiaolu and the others finally let out a breath, ending the dispute. The final outcome was that Hunyuan Heaven exclusively received the most abundant first and sixth main veins. Qiankun Heaven received the second main vein. All-Beast Heaven received the third main vein. Five-Element Heaven received the fourth main vein. Cangxuan Heaven received the fifth main vein. The remaining seventh, eighth, and ninth main veins were to be jointly absorbed and divided among the four great heavens: Qiankun Heaven, All-Beast Heaven, Five-Element Heaven, and Cangxuan Heaven.

This clearly made Hunyuan Heaven the biggest winner. However, the other heavens could not voice any objections, as Zhou Yuan represented Hunyuan Heaven, and his achievements had almost single-handedly turned the tide. Regardless, this outcome was far better than any in the past. According to their intelligence, in previous contests for the Ancient Origin Heaven, the first few main veins were almost always monopolized by the Saint Race, with only the remaining five allocated to them. This time, the Saint Race's scheme was even more ruthless, as they intended to leave none for them. But who would have thought that they would end up digging their own grave instead?

Chu Qing was very satisfied with this result. After all, their initial goal had been very modest: securing just the ninth main vein as a baseline. Now, to secure the fifth main vein and also share three additional main veins, this achievement far exceeded their expectations. Of course, he also understood that the other heavens allowed Cangxuan Heaven to participate in the final division largely out of respect for Zhou Yuan. The alliance among the great heavens was essentially over by now, and internal conflicts often erupted over the distribution of main vein shares. Cangxuan Heaven was considered the weakest of the five heavens, making them the easiest target for exploitation. Such things had happened before. This wasn't about what was fair or unfair; after all, might makes right. However, these potential conflicts had, due to Zhou Yuan's presence, become remarkably peaceful instead.

When Zhou Yuan learned of the outcome, he nodded slightly in approval. He looked up, gazing at the nine ancestral qi main veins deep within the black hole, and let out a deep breath. His tense shoulders finally relaxed, little by little. At this point, the contest for the Ancient Origin Heaven had truly concluded. As for this outcome, he was actually quite surprised as well, but regardless, he had succeeded.

Once he obtained the Ancestral Dragon's flesh and blood, he would be able to awaken Yaoyao!