Chapter 1377: Killing Intent

Nearly a hundred figures, emitting terrifying Genesis Qi fluctuations, hovered in the sky in all directions. The world itself seemed to wail at that moment, and the Genesis Qi churned restlessly.

Xiao Tianxuan, Xiao Tianluo, and the other surviving soldiers from Saint Remains City stared at the scene, dumbfounded. Except for Xiao Tianxuan, the others likely couldn't discern the power level of those hundred-plus figures, but that didn't stop them from sensing their terrifying might.

After all, hadn't they just witnessed the Saint Palace experts, who had previously decimated Saint Remains City's elite army, being directly crushed by the Genesis Qi pressure from these mysterious powerhouses?

While they were stunned by such an overwhelming display, Xiao Tianxuan's heart was churning with immense shock. He could sense that every single member of that mysterious contingent emitted Genesis Qi fluctuations, with the lowest being at the Nascent Source stage!

Furthermore, dozens among them had reached the Law Domain stage!

Dozens of Law Domain experts... what kind of concept was that?!

Even though the overall strength of various factions had significantly increased over the years due to the circulation of Ancestral Dragon Pills throughout the Heavens, within the Cangxuan Sect, aside from Sect Master Qingyang, who was already in the Law Domain stage, the peak masters of the other five peaks had also advanced to the first stage of the Law Domain.

Looking across the seven peaks of Cangxuan, only Master Shen Taiyuan of Saint Genesis Peak still lacked some refinement, though he was now considered a pseudo-Law Domain expert.

Even so, the total number of Law Domain experts in the entire Cangxuan Sect was no more than five.

Yet now, this mysterious force summoned by Zhou Yuan contained several times more Law Domain experts than the Cangxuan Sect! This lineup was enough to cause a massive upheaval in the Cangxuan Heaven!

"Just how far has this guy progressed now?!"

Xiao Tianxuan's heart was filled with dread. His knowledge of Zhou Yuan was still stuck at the Ancient Origin Heaven conflict several years prior, when Zhou Yuan was merely in the Heavenly Sun stage. After that, as the situation in Cangxuan Heaven grew increasingly chaotic, they no longer had the luxury to pay attention to news from outside Cangxuan Heaven. Thus, the results of the Stone Dragon Secret Realm contention from half a year ago had not yet reached the isolated and turbulent Cangxuan Heaven.

Therefore, when Xiao Tianxuan saw Zhou Yuan summon so many Nascent Source and Law Domain experts, he found it unbelievable.

He could see that when those Nascent Source and Law Domain experts looked at Zhou Yuan, their eyes held undisguised reverence.

While Xiao Tianxuan and the others were shocked yet pleasantly surprised, the leader of the Saint Palace, a late Heavenly Sun expert, was terrified to the point of death. Under the oppressive layers of Genesis Qi, he swayed precariously like a broken boat about to capsize in a raging storm.

He now felt like a small rabbit dropped into a pack of tigers... trembling under their gleaming eyes.

"Who, who exactly are you?! You're not from Cangxuan Heaven!"

The Saint Palace leader's voice trembled intensely, filled with fear. He wasn't a fool; Cangxuan Heaven's overall strength was clear, and all these Law Domain experts before him were completely unfamiliar. They could only be from outside Cangxuan Heaven. But hadn't the Palace Master said Cangxuan Heaven was sealed off?

"That's right."

Zhou Yuan smiled faintly, then, too lazy to waste more words on them, he gently held an apricot pit between two fingers, a cold glint in his eyes.

"You can't kill me! I know you're reinforcements sent by the Heavens into Cangxuan Heaven, but what of it? The Palace Master has fully recovered from his injuries and his strength has advanced even further. As long as a Saint doesn't intervene, no one will be his match! You've only come to Cangxuan Heaven to die!" the Saint Palace leader shrieked desperately.

"Saint Yuan, is it..."

A colder light flickered in Zhou Yuan's eyes as he said faintly, "I will find him eventually, and thoroughly settle the grievances from back then."

The Saint Palace leader stared at Zhou Yuan's face. At that moment, he suddenly remembered a major event that had occurred in Cangxuan Heaven more than a decade ago, and that name suddenly became clear.

"Zhou Yuan... You're that Zhou Yuan from the Cangxuan Sect back then?! The one who shattered the Cangxuan Saint Stamp! You've actually returned?!" he exclaimed in horror.

Zhou Yuan smiled faintly, saying nothing more, but a ripple of killing intent already enveloped the few of them.

Feeling that killing intent, a chill immediately ran through the Saint Palace leader's heart. However, he also knew there was no escape today. A moment later, a wicked boldness emerged, and he sneered, "So it's you! The homeless dog who was chased out of Cangxuan Heaven back then! Have you brought reinforcements back now? Too bad it's useless! All of you will die by the Palace Master's hand!"

Zhou Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly. He flicked his finger, and the apricot pit shot out abruptly, infused with vast Genesis Qi. As the Qi surged, it seemed to transform the pit into purple-gold. A streak of light flashed by, shattering the void layer by layer.

Several late Heavenly Sun experts from the Saint Palace frantically channeled their Genesis Qi, attempting to resist, but all their efforts were laughable. In a mere flick of a finger, before Xiao Tianxuan and the others could even react, the streak of light pierced through. Blood holes appeared in the foreheads of those few late Heavenly Sun experts from the Saint Palace, and they plummeted from the sky, completely devoid of life.

Xiao Tianxuan's face twitched, and deep horror flashed in his eyes. With just a casual flick of his finger, Zhou Yuan had used an apricot pit to obliterate several late Heavenly Sun experts. This level of power was simply terrifying!

As for Xiao Tianluo and the other surviving soldiers from Saint Remains City, they were utterly stunned. They had previously fought against this Saint Demon Army squad, only to be one-sidedly slaughtered. Yet now, these late Heavenly Sun experts were like chickens being slaughtered in Zhou Yuan's hands.

In the void, nearly a hundred figures slowly descended, scattering in all directions, simultaneously dissipating the Genesis Qi pressure that had caused even the heavens and earth to tremble slightly.

Zhou Yuan, with a smile on his face, walked towards Xiao Tianluo, Xiao Tianxuan, and the others. "City Lord Xiao, Young City Lord, long time no see. I trust you've been well."

Zhou Yuan now wore a smile, the stern killing intent from earlier, when he had obliterated the Saint Palace members, having completely vanished. His entire demeanor became instantly warm and inviting.

Despite this, Xiao Tianluo remained somewhat reserved, and the others didn't dare utter a single word. Finally, Xiao Tianxuan chuckled bitterly, saying, "Should I address you as Lord Zhou Yuan now?"

Zhou Yuan waved his hand. "I am also a disciple of the Cangxuan Sect; you can just call me Senior Brother."

Xiao Tianxuan let out a sigh of relief, and his smile broadened. Zhou Yuan's words clearly indicated that he still considered him a fellow member of the Cangxuan Sect, which greatly brought their relationship closer.

"His Highness Zhou Yuan is truly worthy of his Saint Dragon appearance. I had a feeling back then that you would be extraordinary in the future, and now it has indeed come true," Xiao Tianluo said with a smile, complimenting Zhou Yuan upon seeing his amiable demeanor.

This was not an empty compliment. Back then, Xiao Tianxuan had a conflict with Zhou Yuan, and it was Xiao Tianluo who ultimately dissuaded him, advising him not to make an enemy of Zhou Yuan and that it would be best to foster a good relationship. Looking back now, one had to admit that Xiao Tianluo indeed had some foresight.

"Was Saint Remains City destroyed?" Zhou Yuan asked.

Xiao Tianluo's expression immediately darkened. Saint Remains City might not compare to major sects like the Cangxuan Sect, but it represented his life's work for many years. Now, it had been destroyed by the Saint Palace, which was a considerable blow to him.

"Even if Saint Remains City was destroyed, there will always be a time for rebuilding. As long as everyone is safe, that's what matters," Zhou Yuan consoled.

Xiao Tianluo nodded, then seemed to remember something. "Your Highness Zhou Yuan, are you returning to the Great Zhou Dynasty this time?"

A nostalgic look appeared in Zhou Yuan's eyes. "Having been away from home for many years, I must first return to let my parents know I'm safe."

Xiao Tianluo hesitated, then said, "Your Highness should definitely go to the Great Zhou Dynasty first. I previously received news that the Saint Palace has dispatched a Saint Demon Army to the Vast Continent this time. The people we just fought were merely a small detachment of that force. I suspect that main Saint Demon Army is heading directly for the Great Zhou Dynasty. Perhaps the Saint Palace also received news of your return and intends to capture your parents as leverage?"

No sooner had he spoken than he saw the smile on the young man's face slowly fade. In his deep, dark eyes, an ancient, freezing cold intent seemed to congeal.

That unreleased, immense killing intent, though not yet fully manifested, still caused everyone nearby to change color. Even Zhao Mushen and the others glanced over, as if it was the first time they had seen Zhou Yuan so enraged.

Clearly, the information Xiao Tianluo had shared had completely ignited his monstrous killing intent.