Chapter 1237: Ancestor Soul Tree

Overwhelming Genesis Qi pressure, imbued with a powerful and majestic dragon might, swept out from Jiang Hongying's body. This immediately caused the surrounding experts from various races to subtly change their expressions and quickly retreat, fearing they would be caught up with this unreasonable woman.

The terrifying pressure surged towards him, but Zhou Yuan's expression remained calm as he quietly asked, "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Swoosh!"

Jiang Hongying's sudden attack was her answer. Her long leg swept out like a giant's hammer, shattering the void. A faint dragon roar echoed, as if a mighty dragon was bellowing. Terrifying power erupted, and the void seemed to wail.

Jiang Hongying had not even imbued her attack with Genesis Qi, yet her pure physical strength was already terrifying in the extreme.

Zhou Yuan raised a single arm, a glazed light emerging on it. He expressionlessly threw a punch, activating his Saint Glazed Body. His physical strength erupted like a volcano, flowing around his body like molten lava.

Fist met leg. At that instant, it was as if a colossal thunderclap had exploded, stinging the eardrums of many of the experts present.

A violent surge of air raged outwards.

Zhou Yuan's arm trembled violently as a force capable of shattering mountains rebounded, knocking Jiang Hongying's descending long leg away. Her leg sliced through the air in a half-circle before finally landing, but when it touched down, the entire circular stone platform shook violently.

"Interesting. Merely at the Great Genesis Infant stage, yet you possess such physical strength," Jiang Hongying said coldly.

Zhou Yuan stared at her with cold eyes and said, "Jiang Jinlin died in the Ancient Origin Heaven. Although he and I weren't friends, I respect his actions. It's just a pity he has an idiotic older sister."

A murderous aura appeared in Jiang Hongying's narrow eyes. "What did you say?!"

Behind Jiang Hongying, the several Xuanlong Clan experts also stared at Zhou Yuan with unfriendly gazes.

However, at this moment, several figures emerged from the circular stone platform, directly approaching Zhou Yuan's back. One of them said in a deep voice, "Jiang Hongying, aren't you being a bit too overbearing?"

Zhou Yuan's gaze shifted to a golden-haired, bearded middle-aged man. He was from the Golden Qilin Clan.

Zhou Yuan had a slight impression of him. His name was likely Jin Zhong, and he belonged to Jin Ling'er's lineage. During his days with the Golden Qilin Clan, Jin Ling'er had introduced them, so they were somewhat acquainted.

Zhou Yuan was somewhat surprised that he would stand up for him at this moment.

"Are you Golden Qilin Clan trying to protect him?" Jiang Hongying's gaze was like a knife as she looked at Jin Zhong and the others, a hint of disdain in her eyes. "Even Jin Lan wouldn't dare speak to me like that. What makes you think you can?"

"Zhou Yuan is an honored guest of our Golden Qilin Clan, and our Young Ancestor is also here. You, Jiang Hongying, won't be allowed to act so presumptuously!" Jin Zhong said coldly.

Jiang Hongying's gaze shifted to Tun Tun, who was perched on Zhou Yuan's head, yawning and looking lazy. She slowly said, "Revered Ancestor Taotie, you are also a member of our Genesis Beast race. Why do you show favor to an outsider?"

Tun Tun glanced at Jiang Hongying, pulled out a stone slab, and on it was written: "None of your business?"

Anger immediately flared in Jiang Hongying's eyes. Although Tun Tun was an Innate Sacred Beast, this did not intimidate her, because their Xuanlong Clan was also a Sacred Beast race. Perhaps in terms of the purity and ancientness of their bloodline, they still needed repeated evolutions to transform into true Sacred Beasts, but regardless, they did not fear Tun Tun's Sacred Beast might.

Moreover, in terms of strength, Tun Tun was only at the Genesis Infant stage at this moment!

As if sensing Jiang Hongying's thoughts, a chilling ferocity flashed in Tun Tun's beast eyes. It slowly rose from Zhou Yuan's head, and the next moment, a heaven-shaking pressure suddenly erupted. Amidst brilliant golden light, it directly transformed into its giant beast form, with black light swirling within its massive maw, inspiring awe and fear.

On the circular platform, numerous gazes turned towards it with trepidation, sensing the powerful threat emanating from Tun Tun.

Jiang Hongying likewise sensed the oppressive aura emanating from Tun Tun. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and her slender body involuntarily tensed up.

At this moment, the figure completely cloaked in a black robe behind Jiang Hongying also took a step forward. Beneath the black robe, an extremely ordinary male face was revealed. A smile was perpetually plastered on his face, and his eyes were mere slits.

However, when the many Genesis Infant experts present saw this man, who looked as ordinary as a passerby, their expressions all changed.

"It's Jiang Ba!"

"This guy is here too... He was a renowned figure in the Myriad Beasts Heaven back then. For the past hundred years, he's been in seclusion comprehending the Law Domain and hadn't reappeared. I can't believe the Xuanlong Clan sent him out this time."

"They say he achieved a Pseudo Law Domain long ago. Who knows to what extent he has developed his Law Domain now."

"With him here, there's no need to fear Ancestor Taotie anymore."

Amidst the numerous whispers, the man named Jiang Ba looked up at the surging aura of Tun Tun and slowly said, "Revered Ancestor Taotie, although in terms of potential, you are incomparable to us, no one can say for sure what the future holds. At the very least, right now, we are all at the same level."

His words clearly implied that Tun Tun's pressure could not subdue him.

Upon hearing this, Jin Zhong's expression slightly changed. His gaze, filled with deep apprehension, locked onto Jiang Ba. At the same time, his demeanor became stern, and several Golden Qilin Clan experts beside him subtly broke into cold sweat on their foreheads. After all, Jiang Ba and Jiang Hongying's renown in the Myriad Beasts Heaven was far beyond what they could compare to.

If a real fight were to break out here today, they likely wouldn't gain any advantage.

In mid-air, Tun Tun stared disdainfully at Jiang Ba, a hint of mockery seemingly on its beastly face. The pressure emanating from its body also became increasingly terrifying, and the nearby void began to tremble violently.

This was clearly a prelude to a direct confrontation.

Jiang Hongying's sharp gaze locked onto Zhou Yuan as she said to Jiang Ba, "You hold back Ancestor Taotie. I'll test his abilities myself." Jiang Ba smiled faintly, "I should be able to hold him for the time it takes an incense stick to burn."

"That's enough," Jiang Hongying said proudly. Although Zhou Yuan in front of her now had a considerable reputation in the All-Heavens, he had only advanced to the Genesis Infant stage about half a year ago. While their previous encounter showed his combat power was indeed extraordinary, Jiang Hongying had absolute confidence in herself.

In the realm of the Genesis Infant stage, it would likely take Zhou Yuan more time to truly distinguish himself!

At the very least, he wasn't qualified yet!

Jiang Hongying clenched her hand, and a long spear adorned with dragon scales instantly appeared. Her aura sharply surged, and she looked at Zhou Yuan with burning, provocative eyes.

"Fight me. If you can defeat me, I'll let go of the matter concerning Jiang Jinlin."

Zhou Yuan calmly replied, "First, I must tell you that I regret Jiang Jinlin's death in battle, but I have no intention of taking responsibility for it. However, this isn't a refusal, because I'm quite interested in your proposal..." He grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "I think you, woman, genuinely deserve a beating!"

On the circular platform, many experts from various races stared at Zhou Yuan in astonishment. No one had expected him to be so blunt, especially since everyone in the Myriad Beasts Heaven knew about Jiang Hongying's fiery temper. With words like that, it would be strange if this tyrantess didn't explode today.

Indeed, as Zhou Yuan's words fell, Jiang Hongying's face instantly turned ice-cold. Her pair of narrow eyes glowed fiercely as they locked onto Zhou Yuan, and a murderous aura burst forth from within her body.

"Very well. I hope you can still say those words when I smash your mouth!"

Jiang Hongying let out an angry laugh. The next instant, terrifying Genesis Qi erupted, and she prepared to strike with lightning speed.

In mid-air, Tun Tun also let out a roar, its pressure enveloping the heavens and earth.

Jiang Ba's robes flapped, and his pupils gradually turned golden. His body ascended into the air, ready to confront the enraged Tun Tun.

However, just as both sides were at daggers drawn and about to engage, a colossal sound suddenly reverberated throughout the heavens and earth.

It was like the trembling and tearing sound of the earth itself.

Everyone paused, then their astonished gazes turned towards the distant source of the colossal sound. Immediately after, they saw that amidst the distant mountain ranges, the earth was cracking open, and an ancient tree, vast enough to obscure the sky, slowly rose. The ancient tree emitted a halo of light, covering that entire region.

Faintly, it seemed that some miraculous light, like mysterious fruits, could be seen hanging on the ancient tree.

The very wind on the circular stone platform seemed to freeze at that moment.

Even Jiang Hongying, Jiang Ba, and the others, who were about to attack, watched the sky-obscuring ancient tree appearing in that direction, their pupils slightly contracted.

This stillness lasted for several breaths, and then, waves of ecstatic shouts resonated across the stone platform.

"That's..."

"The Ancestral Soul Tree, with Ancestral Soul Fruits?!"