Chapter 1261: The Cost of Taking Action

As Zhou Yuan’s voice rang out, the many battle platforms within Ancestral Soul Mountain instantly fell silent. Immediately, astonished gazes from afar converged on him.

And when they saw the figure who had spoken, the astonishment on their faces grew even deeper.

“Zhou Yuan?”

Many experts from Myriad Beast Heaven were surprised. Previously, Zhou Yuan had been watching indifferently from outside Ancestral Soul Mountain, but most people hadn't cared much, as they believed Myriad Beast Heaven's strength was no weaker than that of the Fiend Beast Race.

Furthermore, given how Ai Zhu had treated Zhou Yuan earlier, anyone could imagine that Zhou Yuan must have been unhappy, so they had almost all selectively ignored his presence.

Therefore, Zhou Yuan's sudden interjection during such an awkward moment drew a lot of attention.

Chi Bei was also slightly startled. Immediately, his cold gaze locked onto Zhou Yuan from afar, and when he saw Zhou Yuan's face, his eyes narrowed.

“Primordial Heaven, Zhou Yuan?” he uttered, a hint of surprise in his voice.

He actually knew Zhou Yuan.

This was not surprising, however. Zhou Yuan's defeat of the Sacred Race's Saint Scion in the Ancient Origin Heaven must have caused quite a stir within the Sacred Race. As an elite expert of the Fiend Beast Race, it was normal for Chi Bei to know Zhou Yuan's appearance.

“How interesting. A human actually appeared in Myriad Beast Heaven's Dragon Spirit Heaven,” Chi Bei chuckled softly.

Chi Bei let out a light laugh, then stared at Zhou Yuan with a chilling gaze, saying indifferently, “Although you made a name for yourself in the Ancient Origin Heaven, aren't you a bit too unaware of your own place?”

“Is this a situation that a junior like you, who has just entered the Source Infant Stage, is qualified to interfere with?”

On the mountaintop, Zhou Yuan, who was seated cross-legged, smiled and said, “The Saint Scion named Jiatu said the exact same words in the Ancient Origin Heaven. So, are all of your lines so boring?”

Chi Bei stared at Zhou Yuan, unconcealed killing intent swirling in his eyes. He then curved his lips slightly and said, “It seems you want to join the fun as well? Come then. If I take your head back to the Sacred Race, it might bring me many benefits.”

His eyes grew increasingly sinister, and terrifying Genesis Qi began to gather around his body.

Many experts from Myriad Beast Heaven also watched with slightly brightened eyes. Was Zhou Yuan planning to make a move? Although they didn't know if he could match Chi Bei, this kind of courage certainly boosted morale.

However, facing Chi Bei's challenge, Zhou Yuan stretched lazily and said, “No thanks.”

The faces of many Myriad Beast Heaven experts froze, and even Chi Bei's mouth twitched slightly. The imposing aura he had gathered was momentarily stuck, making him feel a surge of suppressed anger.

“To think that the one who thwarted the Sacred Race in the Ancient Origin Heaven was such a cowardly rat?” Chi Bei sneered.

Zhou Yuan shook his head and chuckled, “Never mind. Someone warned me not to steal the spotlight in this Dragon Spirit Heaven.”

Silence fell over Myriad Beast Heaven, and then some gazes involuntarily drifted towards Ai Zhu's direction.

Ai Zhu's expression was also stiff. How could he not hear the mockery in Zhou Yuan's words? Earlier, he had confidently warned Zhou Yuan, saying there was no need for him to intervene, but now the situation had become so awkward that it filled him with shame and indignation.

So, he couldn't help but say coldly, “Zhou Yuan, don't be so sarcastic! Even if you did make a move, it wouldn't change anything! So stop saying useless things!”

“You're absolutely right,” Zhou Yuan chuckled.

Ai Zhu's eye twitched, and his chest felt tight.

“Zhou Yuan...”

At this moment, a voice came from another seed battle platform; it was Ai Tuanzi.

While fiercely battling Chi Yuan, she was still able to spare a thought and cast her gaze towards Zhou Yuan. “Zhou Yuan, Ai Zhu's previous actions were indeed narrow-minded, but the Sacred Race is, after all, the enemy of all heavens. If possible, I truly hope you can make a move.”

Her voice spread, making Ai Zhu's face turn ashen. He wanted to retort, but ultimately said nothing, because his previous decision to avoid battle had already put him in an indefensible position.

Zhou Yuan looked up at Ai Tuanzi's figure and said somewhat helplessly, “You think too highly of me. This guy is at the peak level even among those in the Pseudo-Law Domain, while I haven't even reached the perfected Source Infant Stage.”

Ai Tuanzi fell silent for a moment. Although she knew this seemed to be true, she could keenly sense that Zhou Yuan showed little fear towards Chi Bei. This implied that Zhou Yuan might not be without means to contend, and while that sounded a bit incredible, he had created miracles even in the Ancient Origin Heaven. What was a mere Dragon Spirit Heaven in comparison?

Zhou Yuan's refusal was likely more due to his displeasure with Ai Zhu's previous aggressiveness.

However, she understood. After all, Ai Zhu's words had been so offensive, so it was only natural for the other party to feel resentment.

“Zhou Yuan...”

At this moment, Ai Qing, who was nearby, also looked at Zhou Yuan with a pleading gaze.

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, “Actually, the situation isn't that bad. If Ai Zhu went up there, he could still fight that guy a couple of times, though he might end up being beaten to death...”

“I, Zhou Yuan, also have backbone, alright? I won't just casually make a move after being disrespected...” he mumbled.

Actually, he would make a move. After all, no matter how much he disliked Ai Zhu, Tun Tun was also in Ancestral Soul Mountain at the moment. Although Tun Tun was still at ease, if the Fiend Beast Race were to use the malevolent qi to empower themselves again, it might eventually affect Tun Tun.

However, Ai Zhu was truly disgusting. If Zhou Yuan didn't thoroughly vex this guy today, he simply wouldn't feel relieved.

It was at this moment that Zhou Yuan's heart suddenly stirred, for he felt a vast and unfathomable gaze fixated upon him.

That gaze came from beyond space...

It was a Saint from Myriad Beast Heaven!

They were indeed watching here.

The gaze penetrated space, and although it carried no explicit message, Zhou Yuan understood its meaning.

It was a plea for him to make a move now.

“Why are you looking at me like that... Are Saints so impressive?”

Zhou Yuan pursed his lips, but the next moment, his eyes flickered as he let out a soft sigh. “Fine, Saints do seem to be impressive after all...”

He raised his head, looked towards Ai Tuanzi, and held up two fingers.

“I can make a move, but if I deal with this guy, I want two Law Domain Seeds afterwards,” Zhou Yuan stated seriously.

The people of Myriad Beast Heaven erupted in an uproar.

Their expressions immediately became strange. Earlier, Ai Zhu hadn't wanted Zhou Yuan to gain an advantage, so he prevented him from intervening. Now, Zhou Yuan's condition for making a move was an extra Law Domain Seed, which was clearly intended to thoroughly disgust Ai Zhu.

At this moment, Ai Zhu was indeed somewhat furious. He angrily said, “Zhou Yuan, you're taking advantage of the situation!”

Then he turned his gaze to Ai Tuanzi and said, “I'll still deal with Chi Bei!”

Ai Tuanzi glanced at him and said indifferently, “You're already afraid. Even if you make a move, you have no chance of winning.”

“Then can he?!” Ai Zhu retorted, unconvinced.

“At least, he'll be a bit better than you.”

Ai Zhu's lips moved, his face ashen, unable to utter a single word.

Ai Tuanzi's eyes grew cold, and then, without hesitation, she said directly, “Zhou Yuan, make your move. If it succeeds, Myriad Beast Heaven can give you two Law Domain Seeds!”

Zhou Yuan stood up, stretched his body which felt as if it had rusted from half a day of rest, then smiled at Ai Qing beside him. “Alright, it's my time to perform...”

“Hopefully, I can earn those two Law Domain Seeds.”

With a smile, he took a step forward. As the void rippled, his figure appeared on the battle platform where Chi Bei stood the next moment.