Chapter 1240: Mixed Battle

Powerful and wild Genesis Qi fluctuations erupted almost instantly within the vicinity of the Ancestral Soul Tree. Numerous figures shot forth, heading straight for the last three unowned Ancestral Soul Fruits. However, with too many contenders, many encountered numerous attacks while still en route.

The next moment, ferocious roars echoed as figures instantly swelled, transforming into terrifying, savage beasts that grappled and fought each other in mid-air. The surging malevolent aura instantly caused the sky to darken, as dark clouds billowed in layers high above.

Zhou Yuan, leading Jin Zhong and others, blocked the path to the shaded area behind them. At this moment, they all had their Genesis Qi activated to the maximum, their gaze fixed on the chaotic situation, maintaining constant vigilance. Although individually the other factions present might have been like loose sand, their sheer numbers were overwhelming. To be frank, if they could truly unite, then unless the three major tribe teams present joined forces, no one would be able to withstand them. Fortunately, if it were that easy to unite, loose sand wouldn't be loose sand.

The chaotic battle raged fiercely. As time rapidly passed, this chaotic situation gradually began to change, with some formidable individuals ultimately emerging.

Zhou Yuan's gaze locked onto one figure. It was a figure as robust as an iron tower. This person's skin glowed like white jade, and with every movement, terrifying physical strength burst forth, shattering even the void under their fists. This person had previously been surrounded by several experts, but was sent flying, one by one, with a single punch, all vomiting blood as they retreated.

"Elder Zhou Yuan," Jin Zhong, noticing Zhou Yuan's gaze, immediately spoke up tactfully, "this person is Liang Zheng, from the White Jade Elephant tribe. He is said to be strong enough to pull up mountains and is quite renowned among the Seventh Grade experts in Myriad Beast Heaven."

Zhou Yuan nodded lightly. Myriad Beast Heaven doesn't have the kind of numerous ranking lists seen in Hunyuan Heaven. Perhaps the main reason is the belligerent nature of the Source Beast races; if someone were to create such a list, it would likely cause endless trouble just from the conflicts it would incite. Therefore, in this situation, it's not uncommon to find hidden talents who seem unfamiliar. At present, Liang Zheng was just one of the individuals who stood out; formidable figures also emerged in other chaotic battles across the area. However, in Zhou Yuan's estimation, he believed that Liang Zheng was likely capable of acquiring an Ancestral Soul Fruit.

"Get ready, everyone," Zhou Yuan reminded Jin Zhong and the others. Although their area was still relatively calm for now, with no one daring to intrude, this was only temporary. Once the three Ancestral Soul Fruits were claimed, those who returned empty-handed would inevitably turn their greedy eyes towards them, and at that point, conflict would be unavoidable. Jin Zhong and the others also nodded with solemn expressions.

While Zhou Yuan and his group observed the chaotic battlefield, Jiang Hongying's and Meng Chong's teams were also watching with cold detachment, but judging by their surging Genesis Qi, they were equally on guard.

Time passed, and a bloody scent gradually permeated the area around the Ancestral Soul Tree. The ground was stained crimson, dyed by fresh blood.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, the fate of the three unowned Ancestral Soul Fruits was finally decided. Just as Zhou Yuan had predicted, Liang Zheng secured one, while the other two were claimed by two fierce individuals who had fought their way out of the chaotic battlefield.

After these three Ancestral Soul Fruits were taken, the previously wild and chaotic battlefield suddenly fell silent. Many experts from various tribes were covered in blood, exuding a fierce, savage aura. This scene, combined with the silent atmosphere, was truly somewhat eerie.

In the silence, gazes gradually turned towards the areas occupied by the three tribes, where the glistening Ancestral Soul Fruits emitted immense allure, causing greed to gradually emerge in those gazes. A faint stirring began to appear. Simultaneously, subtle Genesis Qi fluctuations rippled faintly—these were Genesis Qi transmissions. Clearly, the numerous experts from various tribes present were communicating in private.

As these undercurrents persisted, a moment later, some movement finally began. Figures began to move, eventually gathering behind three specific individuals, forming extremely powerful combined teams. And the three leading figures were precisely the ones who had previously claimed the three unowned Ancestral Soul Fruits. Clearly, in the previous chaotic battle, the strength they displayed had also impressed others, so this "loose sand" finally showed signs of cohesion because of them. Fortunately, not everyone joined them. Some individuals, upon seeing this formation, had already begun to quietly retreat, because judging by what was coming next, these three temporarily united teams would likely challenge the three major tribes. This was sure to be a brutal struggle, and they did not want to be involved.

The three groups stood distinctly beneath the Ancestral Soul Tree, showing no signs of combining with each other. They merely exchanged a few words and set their individual targets. The atmosphere beneath the Ancestral Soul Tree grew heavy at this moment. The impending storm-like tension made it hard to breathe.

But eventually, what was destined to come, did.

The next moment, the three waves of forces moved simultaneously and majestically. Figures ascended into the sky, violent Genesis Qi erupted, and faint roars echoed through the void. Massive beast figures stood mid-air, their shadows covering the ground.

"Attack!" As a low roar sounded, Genesis Qi immediately roared, and the figures shot directly forward.

"Kill!"

Jiang Hongying's face was cold, with killing intent concentrated in her eyes. She watched the dozens of monstrous light figures charging towards them, and with a sharp cry, she was the first to step into the air, her spear, like a rainbow enveloped in immense power, sweeping towards those ignorant individuals who dared to provoke their Black Dragon tribe.

Elsewhere, Meng Chong of the Earth-Shaking Divine Tiger tribe also watched with a fierce expression as a team charged towards their side. The opposing force numbered nearly ten times their own, and although most were just there to make up numbers, their sheer volume still posed a significant threat.

"Roar!" Meng Chong took a step forward, letting out an earth-shattering tiger's roar. He opened his mouth and spat out a beam of bloody light, from which two massive axes descended. "You dare touch something belonging to my Earth-Shaking Divine Tiger tribe? Are you not afraid of losing your lives enjoying it?!" Meng Chong sneered, holding the two massive axes. Dark tiger fur, sharp as blades, grew on his body, and then he led the Divine Tiger tribe experts behind him to meet the charge.

At the same time, Zhou Yuan's side also watched the large approaching team. And the leader was none other than Liang Zheng of the White Jade Elephant tribe. However, Liang Zheng did not immediately attack. Instead, he looked at Zhou Yuan and the others and said, "Elder Zhou Yuan, although we are merely scattered forces, your numbers are few, and you may not be able to withstand us. So, I have a proposal..."

"Of these five Ancestral Soul Fruits, give us two, and we'll all be happy. How about it?"

Zhou Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Brother Liang, you're being too humble. You're certainly not just 'scattered forces'." Liang Zheng appeared to be a brute, large and muscular, but Zhou Yuan perceived him as the most dangerous among the three waves of forces. Zhou Yuan could sense that the forces this guy had gathered were almost the strongest among the three in terms of quality. This indicated that he was not only powerful but also possessed extraordinary tactics.

Liang Zheng gave a simple, honest smile and said, "Elder Zhou Yuan, will you agree?"

Zhou Yuan stared at him for a few seconds, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "No."

Liang Zheng sighed, seemingly with some regret. "In that case," he said, "we'll just have to take them by force." The moment his voice fell, the dozens of fiercely imposing figures behind him had already shot out from all directions, charging towards Zhou Yuan and his group.