Chapter 1370: The Plot of the Holy Clan

"Beyond the ninth grade..." Yaoyao, cradling Tun Tun while walking along the gravel path, paused slightly. Her eyes seemed distant for a moment before she chuckled softly and said, "It's rare that you still remember that."

In this world, Genesis Qi is categorized into nine grades, with the ninth grade being the highest. Currently, Zhou Yuan's Genesis Qi has reached the peak — the ninth grade. In terms of quality, it definitely ranks among the best in the entire Tianyuan World.

Back in Great Zhou City, when Yaoyao first gave Zhou Yuan the Ancestral Dragon Scripture, she mentioned that this cultivation method might allow him to cultivate Genesis Qi beyond the ninth grade. At that time, "beyond the ninth grade" seemed incredibly distant to Zhou Yuan. Who would have thought that after so many years, the young man who first encountered the Ancestral Dragon Scripture had actually reached this stage?

"You weren't just stringing me along back then, were you?" Zhou Yuan said with a wry smile, noticing Yaoyao's unusual expression.

In fact, ever since he entered the Law Domain stage, he had consulted numerous ancient texts. To his surprise, ninth-grade Genesis Qi was considered the pinnacle; throughout history, no Genesis Qi supposedly "beyond the ninth grade" had ever appeared. Even for many Saints, including the three Ancient Sovereigns, their Genesis Qi, refined into world-power, was supremely powerful, but its essence remained ninth-grade Genesis Qi, merely fused with the will and rules of the world.

Beyond the ninth grade... unheard of.

Yaoyao gently stroked Tun Tun's soft fur and said softly, "Genesis Qi beyond the ninth grade has indeed never appeared throughout history."

Zhou Yuan pouted, looking at Yaoyao with a hint of resentment. So it was true...

"However, just because it hasn't appeared doesn't mean it doesn't exist." Yaoyao's bright eyes gazed at Zhou Yuan, her clear pupils reflecting the young man's tall figure. "But that step is not something you can reach right now," she said. "If you want to use that to enter Sainthood... how should I put it... it would be an underutilization."

Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched involuntarily. How many Law Domain talents had dedicated their lives to pursuing the path to Sainthood? Yet, Yaoyao was now telling him that the path he intended to take was too insignificant for entering Sainthood. If it weren't Yaoyao, one of the most distinguished individuals in this world, Zhou Yuan might have been tempted to slap her. What kind of nonsense was this?

Yaoyao's expression became extremely solemn and serious. "Zhou Yuan, do not underestimate the Ancestral Dragon Scripture. It is truly the primordial method of the world. Even the Saint God has tried to peek into it. The Ancient God Scripture cultivated by the Saint Race prodigies you've encountered was actually deduced by the Saint God based on those glimpses."

"The Ancestral Dragon Scripture was left by the Ancestral Dragon. Perhaps it contains profound mysteries."

Zhou Yuan's heart trembled. What Yaoyao said was undoubtedly one of the world's top secrets, something perhaps even the Genesis Reversion Palace was unaware of. He had a premonition that if they were truly to reverse the tide of this world-altering change, the Ancestral Dragon Scripture would likely be crucial.

"Your transition from the Nascent Source stage to the Law Domain stage this time is an unprecedented leap. Although your foundation has been extremely solid over the years, you cannot relax. This half-year of alchemy will be an excellent tempering experience for you. Those three free laborers, make full use of them. With their mighty power, you must make your own foundation as indestructible as possible."

"An unprecedented peak requires an unprecedented foundation."

A gentle breeze swept by, stirring Yaoyao's skirt. Her dark hair fluttered, and her exquisite face, cool and noble like a goddess from the moon palace, made it difficult to look away.

Zhou Yuan, however, frowned slightly. Yaoyao's words this time were somewhat obscure, clearly hinting at many unspoken things. But he did not press further; given their relationship, if Yaoyao chose not to elaborate, she naturally had her reasons. However, one thing was certain: the Ancestral Dragon Scripture was no ordinary method, and he could not afford to slack off.

"I understand," he nodded silently. His Genesis Qi had evolved into Saint Dragon Qi, but he hadn't yet deeply analyzed or comprehended it. Perhaps he could use this half-year of alchemy to thoroughly sort out everything about himself. Only by clarifying his own path could he break through the fog and clearly see the future road to Sainthood.

For a period after the conflict in the Stone Dragon Secret Domain concluded, the Saint Race withdrew many of their previous probes into the Heavens, and this halt in their activities allowed the Heavens to quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

However, the Genesis Reversion Palace did not lower its guard. They knew too much about the Saint Race. Although the power Yaoyao displayed was quite deterrent, Yaoyao was not yet the complete Third God. To truly believe that the Saint Race would be too intimidated to make any moves would be naive. Therefore, in their view, the Saint Race's eerie silence likely indicated other intentions, which they had yet to discern. Thus, they could only maintain full vigilance.

Saint Ancestor Heaven is the core heavenly domain of the Saint Race. In the central region of Saint Ancestor Heaven stood an indescribably majestic mountain. The mountain was so ancient that its age was impossible to determine; it seemed to have existed since the very beginning of the world. This was the Saint Race's Sacred Mountain! Legend had it that when heaven and earth first opened, the Saint God was born from it. Innumerable vast and majestic halos encircled every part of the Sacred Mountain. Every member of the Saint Race would devoutly worship in its direction daily, for it housed their creator deity.

At the summit of the Sacred Mountain, a golden hall stood, seemingly immutable, having endured the vicissitudes of countless ages. Inside the hall, there was a massive void in the floor, unfathomably deep and dark, impossible even for Saints to perceive. The extreme darkness evoked boundless fear.

The hall's surroundings were dimly lit, resembling a star-filled night sky. Seven lotus-pedestal thrones were vaguely discernible, appearing and disappearing in the darkness. Upon each lotus pedestal sat a lifelike statue. Yet, even as statues, they exuded an aura of vastness, antiquity, and formidable power.

At a certain moment, a subtle fluctuation emanated within the hall. Immediately after, the seven lotus pedestals glowed faintly, and light blossomed in the eyes of the seven statues.

"The Stone Dragon Secret Domain has fallen into the hands of the Heavens. That Third God has actually been nurtured into existence..."

"Truly unexpected..."

"The Third God will be a major threat. Since She has not yet fully recovered, this might be an opportunity."

"Indeed. Although our God is not concerned about this Third God, as His subordinates, we must eliminate all threats in advance. Once our God awakens, this world will belong to our race."

"Is there a plan? Currently, the Third God is hiding within the Primal Chaos Saint Extermination Array, so there may be no opportunity. Moreover... even without a full recovery, Her power cannot be underestimated."

Obscure, hoarse, ancient, low voices emanated one after another from the seven statues.

However, their debate suddenly ceased. Even though they manifested only as statues, their eyes still showed signs of shock. This was because they saw, within the mysterious void whose depths they could not fathom, wisps of divine radiance suddenly rise, coalescing into a spearhead bearing mottled cracks.

As the seven Ancient Saints stood in shock, an ethereal and mysterious voice, seemingly from an unknown space, echoed from afar.

"Go... slay Her."