Chapter 1325: Revisiting the Abyssal Spring

Streaks of light flashed across the vast sky, moving so fast that they created sonic booms and sent sound waves rippling far into the distance.

"Your Highness, we are approaching the core area of this battle zone," Su Youwei said, her pretty face fixed on the distant horizon, her usually gentle voice now tinged with solemnity.

Zhou Yuan nodded slightly. After securing several Ancestral Soul Anchors earlier, he had led his forces directly towards the core area. He understood that hiding was not a good option; anyone who truly wanted to control this battle zone completely would ultimately have to eliminate all their opponents.

Previously, he had avoided direct confrontation because the enemy's forces were superior in both size and strength. However, after the previous battle, their side now held a slight advantage in terms of troop numbers.

Of course, Zhou Yuan knew this supposed advantage was meaningless. The opponent's third-stage Law Domain expert alone was enough to nullify any gains.

In fact, if he, an unpredictable variable, were excluded, Zhou Yuan even suspected that Yuan Quan alone could wipe out their entire team.

A third-stage Law Domain expert was not as easy to deal with as one might imagine. After all, this was the closest one could get to the Saint realm—a level Zhou Yuan had previously only been able to look up to.

Seeing the solemn expression on Zhou Yuan's face, a hint of worry flickered in Su Youwei's beautiful eyes. Although Zhou Yuan appeared composed when interacting with other team members, she could sense the immense pressure he was under.

However, facing an opponent of Yuan Quan's caliber, she couldn't offer any substantial help. The only thing she could do was hold off other powerful experts from the Sacred Race when the time came, creating a battlefield where Zhou Yuan could unleash his full power without restraint.

As if sensing Su Youwei's concern, Zhou Yuan turned his head and offered her a slight smile.

"Don't worry. Over the years, I've faced more powerful enemies than just this one. While a third-stage Law Domain expert is strong, we won't know the outcome until we fight."

Su Youwei nodded vigorously.

"Your Highness, I believe in you!"

Zhou Yuan smiled and suddenly accelerated, leading the team through a vast mountain range ahead. Just then, his pupils constricted, and his rapid speed began to slow. Simultaneously, his spirit power surged, directly halting everyone behind him.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Mu Shen, Wu Yao, and others asked.

Zhou Yuan didn't answer, simply gazing forward. Beyond the mountain range was an endless desert, where endless gales swept through, and shifting sands formed enormous dunes. From a distance, they looked like giants carrying mountains as they walked across the desert.

Atop the highest sand dune, a figure sat cross-legged.

The figure wore golden armor, with a golden halberd plunged into the sand beside them. Fierce winds, laden with sand, howled through the land with astonishing force, yet within a hundred feet of the figure, there was utter silence. All the raging winds grew docile here, quietly sliding away like obedient puppies.

An indescribable pressure emanated from the golden-armored figure, seemingly suppressing the entire desert landscape.

As they looked at the golden-armored figure, everyone behind Zhou Yuan involuntarily changed their expressions. Voices filled with fear and apprehension escaped through clenched teeth: "That's... Golden Armored Yuan Quan!"

Zhou Yuan's gaze sharpened, fixed on the golden-armored figure who seemed to suppress the entire desert storm. This was Yuan Quan, whom they had encountered before. Yuan Quan was not an ordinary individual within the Sacred Race; among their many Law Domain experts, he could definitely rank in the top ten.

"You've arrived slower than I expected." As Zhou Yuan and his team emerged from the mountains and reached the edge of the desert, the golden-armored Yuan Quan raised his head. He paid no attention to anyone else, his gaze settling directly on Zhou Yuan.

"I remember you. Zhou Yuan of All-Heavens. During the dispute over the Genesis Ancient Heaven years ago, you turned the tide and caused quite a stir within my Sacred Race."

There was no ripple in Yuan Quan's eyes, yet this very calmness sent shivers down their spines.

"Previously, I underestimated you. I thought you were just a minor character and didn't pay much attention. That was my mistake, and I've paid a significant price for it." Yuan Quan sighed, lightly patting his golden armor, which produced a metallic clink.

"Fortunately, I still have a chance to make amends."

Yuan Quan's hand closed around the golden halberd beside him, and he slowly rose to his feet. The moment he stood, the desert sky seemed to darken, and an indescribable surge of murderous intent erupted.

The raging desert storm immediately froze under the murderous intent, and the temperature throughout the land plummeted.

Frost began to spread across the desert surface.

Behind Yuan Quan, the yellow sand began to coalesce, gradually forming a sand sculpture. The sculpture's likeness was strikingly similar to Zhou Yuan.

Yuan Quan seemed to be speaking to himself, but the chilling murderous aura he exuded made one's scalp tingle: "Zhou Yuan, I told you before that to ensure Chi Liu and the others could rest in peace, I would flay your skin and drape it over this sand sculpture."

"You..."

He pointed the golden halberd in his hand at Zhou Yuan, his eyes devoid of emotion: "Are you ready for judgment?"

The golden halberd pointed from a distance, imbued with overwhelming murderous intent. Yet, Zhou Yuan showed no fear. He simply turned his head to Ai Tuanzi, Su Youwei, and the others, saying, "The rest of this team will be scattered in all directions. I leave them to you."

"As for this person..."

"Tun Tun and I will deal with him."

Above him, Tun Tun let out a low growl, black light flickering in its beast eyes, clearly acknowledging the formidable enemy.

"Be careful."

Ai Tuanzi and the others had worried expressions, but they still urged caution, knowing that besides Zhou Yuan and Tun Tun, no one else could pose the slightest threat to Yuan Quan. Furthermore, even with Zhou Yuan and Tun Tun combined, they felt a touch of pessimism.

After all, they were well aware of Yuan Quan's immense power, which was far beyond anything Chi Liu had possessed.

If even Zhou Yuan and Tun Tun couldn't shake Yuan Quan, then today would undoubtedly be their ultimate doom.

Zhou Yuan stepped forward through the air. After a few paces, he entered the airspace above the desert, appearing a thousand feet in front of Yuan Quan.

Tun Tun leaped down, its body rapidly expanding until it transformed into a massive purple-gold beast.

Yuan Quan gazed at the man and the beast, stating calmly, "Genesis Qi at the Genesis Infant stage, and Spirit at the early Wandering God stage... It's truly incredible that such power could consume Chi Liu and the others. No wonder my Sacred Race's heaven's chosen were suppressed in the Genesis Ancient Heaven back then."

"But it's a pity. Your legendary path should end today."

The moment Yuan Quan's voice fell, boundless and vast Genesis Qi suddenly erupted from his body.

The Genesis Qi's pressure enveloped the entire region, making the desert itself seem to tremble.

Even Zhou Yuan's expression subtly changed, for in his perception, Yuan Quan's Genesis Qi foundation surprisingly exceeded 800 billion! This was undoubtedly more than a single level stronger than Chi Liu's.

What a terrifyingly vast foundation!

Behind Yuan Quan, the vast Genesis Qi surged like a sea. He pointed the great halberd in his hand at Zhou Yuan, and the smile on his lips began to twist into something sinister and cruel.

"Zhou Yuan, I'd like to see how you plan to fight above your level against me today!"