Chapter 1314: War Zone Master

Jin Luo Ancient Venerable observed the somewhat boisterous experts from the Heavens. Although some seemed nervous and uneasy, few displayed fear. This made him nod inwardly with a sense of relief. While the Origin Infant and Dharma Domain realms might not possess significant influence compared to the Saint realm, these two stages are critically important for both the Heavens and the Saint Race. This is because new Saints will inevitably emerge from within these ranks.

"The spirit of our Heavens is strong," Cang Yuan said with a smile, standing next to Jin Luo Ancient Venerable.

Jin Luo Ancient Venerable nodded. He then pointed to the ethereal image of the Stone Dragon in mid-air and continued, "For this assault on the Stone Dragon, we have divided it into eighty-nine war zones."

As he spoke, everyone saw patches of light illuminate the Stone Dragon's massive body, each patch presumably representing a distinct war zone. The Stone Dragon's actual body is immensely vast; while it might not appear significant from their current vantage point, only upon entering it would one truly comprehend the immense scale of the area.

"Each war zone will be commanded by a War Zone Master," Jin Luo Ancient Venerable said slowly, his gaze sweeping across the crowd. "Those under their command must follow their orders and strive to capture as many Ancestral Soul Anchor Points as possible. For every additional Ancestral Soul Anchor Point secured, everyone within that war zone will be granted an extra Ancestral Dragon Pill afterward."

Upon hearing this, all the Origin Infant and Dharma Domain experts present stared at Jin Luo Ancient Venerable in utter astonishment. No one had anticipated that Jin Luo Ancient Venerable's promised rewards would be so incredibly generous. Capturing a single Ancestral Soul Anchor Point would grant everyone in that war zone an Ancestral Dragon Pill. Given that each war zone contained at least dozens of such anchor points, a smooth progression could potentially lead to them directly acquiring dozens of Ancestral Dragon Pills from these rewards alone! For those who typically had to spend several months to acquire a single Ancestral Dragon Pill, this was an unprecedented level of generosity!

Consequently, after a few seconds of stunned silence, the atmosphere instantly erupted. Numerous Origin Infant and Dharma Domain experts, their eyes gleaming with avarice, stared covetously at the Stone Dragon's ethereal form, eagerly rubbing their fists. It was clear that these lavish rewards had thoroughly ignited their fighting spirit.

Seeing this reaction, Jin Luo Ancient Venerable smiled. He understood what concerned everyone the most, so instead of appealing to lofty ideals, he presented the most direct and potent incentive. As long as they were willing to contribute, the Heavens would naturally not be stingy with their rewards.

"What a grand gesture," Zhou Yuan remarked at that moment. Even he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement from such rewards, let alone everyone else.

Xi Jing, standing nearby, also nodded. She smiled and said, "I'm really looking forward to this." Beneath her heroic brows, a fiery battle spirit surged in her eyes.

"Next, I will announce the War Zone Masters for each zone," Jin Luo Ancient Venerable stated. "The rest of you are free to choose which War Zone Master to serve under and fight alongside." Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits immediately lifted, and they listened attentively. In this situation, it was evident that following a powerful War Zone Master would naturally lead to greater accumulated benefits.

"Xu Beiyan of Qiankun Heaven is designated as the Master of the First War Zone."

Upon hearing the name, Zhou Yuan's eyes flickered, and he looked towards a certain direction. There, Xu Beiyan, dressed in a dark black robe and appearing as if sculpted with handsome features, was politely bowing and smiling to those around him, his demeanor humble. As if sensing Zhou Yuan's gaze, Xu Beiyan returned a faint smile.

Zhou Yuan maintained a calm expression. Although Xu Beiyan appeared approachable on the surface, for some reason, Zhou Yuan felt a strong sense of caution towards him.

"This guy is a bit pretentious," Xi Jing whispered from the side. "But his strength is certainly undeniable. Not only has his Spirit entered the Roaming Spirit stage, but his Genesis Qi cultivation has also long reached the third stage of the Dharma Domain. Among all Dharma Domain experts across the Heavens, he is considered top-tier. It's a pity that Senior Brother has already advanced to the Saint realm; otherwise, it wouldn't be his turn to command such prestige." The fact that even someone as proud as Xi Jing had to acknowledge Xu Beiyan's strength demonstrated his truly exceptional capabilities.

"Xi Jing of Hunyuan Heaven is designated as the Master of the Second War Zone."

"Jiang Xiao of Myriad Beast Heaven is designated as the Master of the Third War Zone."

"Zhao Xianxun of Hunyuan Heaven is designated as the Master of the Fourth War Zone."

Hearing another familiar name, Zhou Yuan instinctively looked in that direction. There stood a one-armed figure with his hands clasped behind his back—it was none other than Zhao Xianxun of Hunyuan Heaven's Myriad Ancestor Domain. This individual had a significant past grievance with Zhou Yuan during their time in Hunyuan Heaven; his severed arm was, in fact, cut off by Yaoyao when she awakened.

Zhao Xianxun's face was somewhat grim. He, too, cast a glance at Zhou Yuan before averting his gaze. The look was far from friendly, but Zhou Yuan wasn't surprised, as the significant animosity between them wasn't easily dismissed. In the past, Zhou Yuan had been virtually powerless against top-tier Dharma Domain experts like Zhao Xianxun. Now, however, while he wouldn't claim victory, he was confident in his ability to defend himself if a confrontation arose.

Subsequently, Jin Luo Ancient Venerable continued to announce names of individuals widely renowned in All-Heavens City. Without exception, all these individuals had reached the third stage of the Dharma Domain, truly serving as the pillars of strength within the Dharma Domain realm across the Heavens. Thus, each time a name was announced, its owner received numerous congratulations, as everyone understood that attaining the position of War Zone Master in such a grand setting meant the individual had already gained Jin Luo Ancient Venerable's favor, ensuring a future filled with immense potential and prestige.

Zhou Yuan, too, was filled with emotion while simultaneously assessing his own capabilities. His Spirit was currently at the initial stage of the Roaming Spirit realm. With his Spirit power, he could contend with formidable opponents at the first stage of the Dharma Domain. However, despite the Spirit's numerous wondrous applications, in direct combat, it remained slightly inferior to Dharma Domain experts of the same cultivation level. Although his Genesis Qi cultivation was still at the Origin Infant realm, his nine-inch-seven Origin Infant provided a foundation comparable to the first stage of the Dharma Domain. If these two strengths were combined, Zhou Yuan felt he would not fear formidable opponents at the second stage of the Dharma Domain. However, confronting a third-stage Dharma Domain expert would likely elevate the risk significantly.

"Still, I need to improve..." Zhou Yuan murmured, a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice. If others knew that he, still in the Origin Infant realm, dared to compare himself directly with a third-stage Dharma Domain expert, they would likely be utterly aghast. After all, those who reached the third stage of the Dharma Domain were without exception Saint seeds meticulously nurtured by major powers—true dragons among men in both talent and potential. Yet, Zhou Yuan was contemplating leaping across several cultivation levels to contend, utterly defying common sense.

As Zhou Yuan mused to himself, a sudden voice reached him, causing him to involuntarily freeze in surprise.

"Zhou Yuan of Hunyuan Heaven is designated as the Master of the Seventy-Seventh War Zone."

Zhou Yuan blinked, looking with bewilderment at Jin Luo Ancient Venerable, who was smiling at him. Simultaneously, exclamations of surprise suddenly erupted from all around. The next moment, gazes filled with skepticism converged on the somewhat stunned Zhou Yuan.

Origin Infant realm... Roaming Spirit, initial stage? He can become a War Zone Master? Is Jin Luo Ancient Venerable perhaps joking with them?