Chapter 1320: Source Soul

Chi Liu was furious. His eyes, filled with menacing killing intent, caused the surrounding temperature to drop abruptly. Clearly, he felt insulted that the All-Heaven had left him a Spirit Roaming stage opponent.

Seeing Chi Liu so furious, Zhou Yuan also felt a bit annoyed, similarly perceiving it as an insult to himself.

"It's only been two years since I last appeared; have I already become an insignificant nobody?" Zhou Yuan shook his head. He had accomplished quite a few things over the years. Previously, an Ancient Saint from the Saint Race had even threatened to put him on their wanted-to-kill list. Yet, in just two short years, no one seemed to care about him anymore. It truly felt as if time had rendered him irrelevant.

Chi Liu stared coldly at Zhou Yuan, but he uttered no more unnecessary words. Terrifying Genesis Qi fluctuations slowly emanated from his body, causing the void to tremble. An overwhelming pressure, so immense that the massive volcano beneath their feet seemed to wail, surged towards Zhou Yuan as if to crush him alive.

As the Genesis Qi pressure enveloped him, Zhou Yuan's gaze sharpened slightly. This oppressive force indicated that the man's Genesis Qi foundation was probably no less than 500 billion Genesis Qi stars.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath. Inside his Divine Dwelling, the Genesis Infant suddenly glowed brightly, and vast Genesis Qi erupted without reservation.

Boom! Boom! Platinum Genesis Qi soared skyward. When Zhou Yuan's Genesis Qi burst forth, Chi Liu's expression subtly changed. He looked at Zhou Yuan with some astonishment: "This Genesis Qi foundation...over 300 billion?"

A Genesis Qi foundation of over 300 billion would naturally not terrify Chi Liu. He was simply shocked that such a foundation appeared in someone at the Genesis Infant stage. This was clearly an incredible feat.

"It seems I've accidentally encountered a super prodigy from the All-Heaven," Chi Liu said slowly. This time, a hint of interest appeared in his eyes as he looked at Zhou Yuan. To possess such a foundation at the Genesis Infant stage could only mean that his Genesis Infant was perfectly developed. This implied Zhou Yuan's Genesis Infant had reached at least 9.5 inches.

Such a degree of Genesis Infant development was exceedingly rare, even within their Saint Race—a truly exceptional phenomenon worldwide. If he could eliminate this super prodigy from the All-Heaven here, it would be a significant contribution.

"However, this much Genesis Qi foundation probably won't save your life today," Chi Liu said indifferently. A Genesis Qi foundation of over 300 billion was indeed incredible for someone at the Genesis Infant stage. However, it posed no threat in the eyes of a second-stage Law Domain expert. The gap between them was too vast, unbridgeable by any means.

Zhou Yuan paid no heed. He also knew that if he relied solely on this 300-billion-plus Genesis Qi foundation, he could not threaten Chi Liu. But he clearly had more to offer.

At Zhou Yuan's brow, a brilliant light of Spirit power surged, like a gentle sun. Spirit power, akin to a tide, poured forth and merged with the 300 billion Genesis Qi. Instantly, the pressure erupting from Zhou Yuan's body escalated steadily.

"A 300-billion Genesis Qi foundation combined with Spirit Roaming stage Spirit power? You are quite surprising," Chi Liu said, narrowing his eyes and smiling.

"However..." His smile abruptly vanished, his eyes darkened, and a sneer curled his lips. "It's still far from enough!"

Chi Liu stomped his foot. In that instant, the void shattered, and a colossal hand, like forged gold, slammed down. That palm strike was like the axe of a giant deity, shattering everything in its path. Although Chi Liu did not hold Zhou Yuan in high regard, he showed no laxity when he attacked. Clearly, having reached the second stage of the Law Domain, Chi Liu was not foolish.

The destructive power of an attack formed from over 500 billion Genesis Qi foundation was indescribable. Even before it landed, a bottomless chasm had already torn open in the ground. The giant palm descended like an axe, as if to cleave heaven and earth apart. Zhou Yuan's expression was grim. Facing the full-force assault of a second-stage Law Domain expert, he naturally dared not show the slightest negligence.

"Boom!" Platinum Genesis Qi roared forth, transforming into a massive platinum dragon claw. Its platinum dragon scales gleamed with light, seemingly indestructible. At the same time, with a thought, Zhou Yuan's Spirit power surged, layering itself over the platinum dragon claw, forming countless Spirit power defenses.

The platinum dragon claw, bolstered by Spirit power, exuded a much more formidable aura than a mere 300 billion Genesis Qi foundation alone. The platinum dragon claw tore through the void and directly collided with the descending golden palm.

A piercing metallic clang seemed to reverberate through heaven and earth. The next instant, a visible Genesis Qi storm erupted from the void, affecting an area spanning tens of thousands of miles. Volcanos spewing black smoke were razed to the ground, and magma flew everywhere. However, in that clash, the golden giant palm was clearly more ferocious. As it slashed down, it actually shattered the platinum dragon claw.

"Hahaha, naive boy! While Spirit power can certainly augment Genesis Qi, their powers are fundamentally different. Do you really think forcing them together can make them one?!" Chi Liu's booming laughter echoed. He stood in the void, his gaze fixed on the rapidly retreating Zhou Yuan, a deep sneer in his eyes.

Genesis Qi and Spirit power were not incapable of perfect integration, but that was something only Saints could achieve. Zhou Yuan was clearly far from that level.

Zhou Yuan's figure flickered like a shadow, finally evading the descending golden giant palm. He pursed his lips. Though Chi Liu's words were harsh, they hit upon the crucial point. While Genesis Qi and Spirit power could indeed augment each other, it was far from enough to contend with a second-stage Law Domain expert.

Zhou Yuan had anticipated this outcome, but when the result of the collision appeared before him, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. It seemed that such a crude and simple combination was not an effective method.

"Gilded Law Domain!" Chi Liu's chilling voice rang out. The next moment, a golden Law Domain rapidly expanded, covering this entire area in mere seconds. Zhou Yuan was also within the Law Domain's embrace.

Chi Liu watched Zhou Yuan with an indifferent gaze. He pointed a finger in the air, and the void rippled. Countless massive golden pillars slowly emerged, their tips as sharp as spears, emanating a chilling sharpness that struck fear into the heart. These golden pillars were all condensed by Chi Liu using the power of his Law Domain, possessing astonishing might.

"I don't have time to play around with you for too long. Go ahead and die. Your companions will soon be sent to join you," Chi Liu said indifferently, then flicked his finger.

The void trembled, and the sharp golden pillars suddenly shot forth like a sky full of golden streaks, bombarding Zhou Yuan's position with a terrifying, maddening frequency. Boom! Boom! The earth continuously shook with tremendous force, terrifying power ripping through the ground.

It seemed Zhou Yuan had been at a disadvantage from the very beginning of this battle.

As Zhou Yuan's team began to engage Chi Liu and his group, intense fighting also erupted simultaneously in other major battle zones. The scent of blood gradually permeated the air.

Outside the Stone Dragon Secret Realm, the Saints of All-Heaven stood in the void, their gazes piercing through the light membrane to observe the fighting and slaughter on the colossal, seemingly endless dragon body. With their abilities, they could clearly perceive any battlefield, even from such a vast distance.

Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo waved his hand. Light gathered in the void, forming a giant map. On the map, countless tiny light points were densely scattered, each representing an Ancestral Soul Anchor Point. These light points continuously shifted between crimson red and emerald green. Emerald green points indicated that All-Heaven's forces occupied the Ancestral Soul Anchor Points, while crimson red points represented those held by the Saint Race.

The many Saints gazed at the large light screen. The flickering of these light points signified intense clashes. Cang Yuan stood in the void. He glanced at the screen and frowned slightly, noticing that in Zhou Yuan's battle zone, Ancestral Soul Anchor Points were continuously turning crimson, with no emerald green points in sight. Clearly, Zhou Yuan's team must have been intercepted.

"Heh, Cang Yuan, it seems your favored disciple won't be able to display any miracles this time," a voice suddenly chuckled from nearby. Cang Yuan glanced over, recognizing the speaker as Grand Elder Green Willow, Xu Beiyan's master. The latter now watched a certain part of the Stone Dragon Secret Realm with indifferent eyes, clearly observing the battle unfolding there.

Cang Yuan's expression remained impassive, ignoring him. But Green Willow persisted, smiling, "This Zhou Yuan will likely disappoint Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo this time."

Cang Yuan said lightly, "Green Willow, did you not learn enough from your last failure? Just watch quietly. It's too early to draw conclusions now. The later embarrassment will be even greater."

Green Willow's eyes narrowed. Just as he was about to retort, he noticed several Saints nearby watching, and even Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo cast a glance his way. He then fell silent, sweeping his sleeve. "Heh, in that case, I shall wait and see."

Boom! Boom! Boom! The earth trembled. Within the golden Law Domain, the countless bombarding Law Domain pillars gradually ceased.

"He should be utterly annihilated, right?" Chi Liu muttered. His gaze fell upon the enormous crater on the ground below. A glint flickered in his eyes, piercing through the darkness directly to the deepest part of the pit.

Then, his pupils sharply contracted. For he saw Zhou Yuan there, clutching a mottled black brush in both hands, covered by a crystal-like light shield. The tip of the black brush continuously spewed forth power, maintaining the crystal shield. And it was this very light shield that had somehow withstood Chi Liu's previous violent, destructive assault!

"How is that possible?" Chi Liu's face darkened. With Zhou Yuan's crude Genesis Qi and Spirit power mutual augmentation, his 300-billion-plus foundation should have been utterly incapable of blocking his attack. And for some reason, the power fluctuations emanating from Zhou Yuan's body at this moment felt subtly different from before.

Just as Chi Liu's expression turned grim, Zhou Yuan, inside the crystal light shield, slowly raised his head and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"You're right, that crude mixture of power is nothing remarkable..." The mottled black brush in Zhou Yuan's hand slowly lifted. A sharp glint appeared in his eyes. "Then what about this?"

As his voice faded, light gradually bloomed from the eighth Genesis Rune on the Heavenly Yuan Brush's body, ultimately igniting it completely. That was the Heavenly Yuan Brush.