Chapter 1202: Hunting List

When the Saint of the Sacred Race spoke, filled with immense killing intent, the entire chaotic void trembled violently, and killing intent surged forth as if it were a physical substance. From the Sacred Race's side, countless gazes brimming with intense killing intent pierced through the void, locking onto Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan's expression couldn't help but change at this moment. Indeed, what he had done was on too grand a scale; he had actually enraged a Saint of the Sacred Race. However, he had no regrets. After all, both sides were inherently opposed, and given another chance, he would still not hesitate to eliminate the Sacred Race's forces. However, this also meant he would face immense pressure.

"Hmph, what arrogance!" But at that moment, from the depths of the void, a cold snort, also imbued with anger, resounded.

"Though your Sacred Race is powerful, our Five Great Heavens are not to be trifled with. If you truly wish to fight, our Five Great Heavens will meet you. As for handing over anyone, dream on!"

As this voice faded, colossal light figures appeared from the depths of the chaotic void. Their forms were indistinct, but the vast fluctuations emanating from them caused drastic changes in the heavens and earth with every subtle movement. These were the Saints of the Five Great Heavens!

Faced with the Sacred Race's demands, the Five Great Heavens clearly had no intention of agreeing. While Zhou Yuan's actions had inflicted considerable harm on the Sacred Race, they were considered a tremendous achievement for the Five Great Heavens. Therefore, the Saints of the Five Great Heavens had to protect Zhou Yuan at all costs. Otherwise, handing over Zhou Yuan in front of countless beings from the Five Great Heavens would undoubtedly shatter the morale of all living beings.

Both sides' Saints displayed their sacred might, and for a moment, the chaotic void vibrated violently. The many non-Saints caught between them, even those in the Law Domain stage, felt immense pressure. Their faces were grave, and they remained on high alert. If the Saints from both sides were to truly engage in battle here, they would surely suffer as innocent bystanders.

However, as the oppressive power of the Saints on both sides grew stronger, endless light suddenly gathered in the chaotic void on the Five Great Heavens' side, eventually forming an immense, mysterious face. The face's appearance was indistinct, but when it appeared, it seemed as if even this chaotic void was wailing, as if unable to bear its presence.

Upon seeing the mysterious face, the Saints of the Five Great Heavens immediately showed surprise. Then, with one hand raised to their chests, they said, "Venerable Jin Luo."

Zhou Yuan watched this scene, somewhat shaken, and couldn't help but quietly ask Zhuan Zhu, who was in front of him, "Senior Brother, who is this?" This mysterious face could actually command such respect from the Saints present; its origin was clearly extraordinary.

"This is Venerable Jin Luo," Zhuan Zhu explained, "one of the three most ancient venerables of our Five Great Heavens, and also a Saint of the Three Lotus stage."

"However," Zhuan Zhu continued, "the three ancient venerables have been in slumber within the Divine Vestige Hall for many years. I didn't expect Venerable Jin Luo to make an appearance this time."

"Venerable Jin Luo... Saint of the Three Lotus stage..." Zhou Yuan clicked his tongue in wonder. The Three Lotus stage was the peak of Sainthood and should be considered the true supreme expert in this world. No wonder even the Saints present showed such respect.

"What is the Divine Vestige Hall?" Zhou Yuan couldn't help but ask again.

"Normally, someone at your level wouldn't hear of this place, but I can give you a bit of an inside scoop," Zhuan Zhu chuckled. "It's a place created by the three venerables, and only Saints can be part of it. You can consider it the highest protective force of the Five Great Heavens."

"It doesn't belong to any single Heaven, nor does it intervene in the affairs of any force in the Heavens. Only when resisting the Sacred Race will it issue a summons."

Zhou Yuan nodded in understanding. Only Saints were qualified to be part of it. Clearly, the Divine Vestige Hall was established to counter the Sacred Race, its purpose being to unite the strongest forces of all Heavens.

"The Saints are all equal in status," Zhuan Zhu said. "Even the three ancient venerables do not claim superiority; it's simply that they are the most ancient, and the Saints always show them some respect. Furthermore, their contributions to protecting the Heavens also warrant this respect."

Zhou Yuan nodded gently. It seemed these three ancient venerables were indeed the strongest existences in all Heavens.

"Are there many Saints of this level on the Sacred Race's side?" Zhou Yuan continued to ask, like a curious child. After all, this kind of information was generally unknown to ordinary people; only beings like Zhuan Zhu, who had entered the Saint stage, could have knowledge of it. Now that he had the opportunity, he naturally had to ask more.

Upon hearing this, Zhuan Zhu paused slightly in silence. He then said softly, "It is said that on the Sacred Race's side, there are seven Saints of the Three Lotus stage, known as the Seven Ancient Saints."

Zhou Yuan's heart trembled, and his expression became somewhat complex. Of this world's most supreme power, the Five Great Heavens had only three, yet the Sacred Race had a full seven. The disparity in strength between the two sides was evident from this.

"Moreover, the most terrifying thing about the Sacred Race isn't even this; it's..." The space around Zhuan Zhu subtly rippled, seemingly blocking all perception. Only then did he say, "The Sacred Race has a God."

"A God?!" Zhou Yuan's pupils sharply contracted. This was already the second time he had heard this.

"What kind of existence is that?"

This time, Zhuan Zhu said no more, only shaking his head, clearly not believing it would be good for Zhou Yuan to know.

"With Venerable Jin Luo's appearance this time, the situation here should calm down, and you won't face any trouble," Zhuan Zhu said, changing the subject. "Existences like them don't participate in the fight for the Ancient Source Heaven, because when they step in, it usually signifies the start of a genocidal war."

Zhou Yuan's eyelids twitched upon hearing this. This Three Lotus stage was truly terrifying.

As the two spoke, with Venerable Jin Luo appearing as a colossal face, the Saints on the Sacred Race's side also rippled slightly. But before they could speak, a wisp of sacred light seemed to pierce through layers of spatial barriers and descend into the chaotic void on their side. Within the sacred light, a figure faintly appeared and disappeared, radiating boundless power. Judging by the reactions of the Saints on the Sacred Race's side, the newcomer was clearly one of the Seven Ancient Saints Zhuan Zhu had mentioned earlier.

"Venerable Jin Luo, you old fellow haven't fallen yet," the figure in the sacred light laughed.

"Venerable Nan Ming," the colossal face chuckled in return, "you seven have been guarding that sacred mountain for so many years without appearing. Has something gone wrong with your sacred mountain?"

As their gazes met, the chaotic void continuously collapsed. However, eventually, both of them retracted their power. Venerable Jin Luo's calm voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth: "Let's conclude today's matter for now. Your Sacred Race's scheme failed this time; you brought it upon yourselves."

Venerable Nan Ming chuckled, "It is a bit embarrassing, indeed, but it doesn't matter. It was merely an opportunistic scheme. Our Sacred Race has won so many times; a small setback like this is nothing. Do your Five Great Heavens actually expect to reverse the general trend with just one victory?"

"When our Sacred Race unifies the Tianyuan World in the future, we will refine all those of your generation who ascended to the Heavenly Sun stage into Blood Pills." From within the sacred light, a gaze seemed to turn towards Zhou Yuan's direction. "This boy has some capability. Although we are letting him go today, to show our regard for him, I intend to put him on our Sacred Race's hunting list. Heh heh, the lowest rank on that list requires one to be in the Law Domain stage to even be considered. He's quite lucky."

"Heh heh, Sacred Race members, retreat."

As his voice faded, the sacred light dispersed, leaving no trace. However, the countless forces of the Sacred Race did not waste any more words. Instead, they all pierced through the void and retreated, but not before casting a look at Zhou Yuan as if he were already dead.

Zhou Yuan's brows were tightly furrowed. At this moment, he felt an immense malice surge toward him, making him quite uneasy.

"A hunting list, huh..."