Chapter 1381: Returning to Dazhou City Again

On the city wall, when everyone saw the mysterious figure turn around, they were all struck silent with shock, their eyes filled with intense disbelief. No one had expected that this mysterious powerhouse, who had suddenly appeared, would turn out to be Zhou Yuan, who had left the Great Zhou Dynasty many years ago!

Shen Taiyuan's mouth hung open, a bit hesitant to speak. Although the young man before him had a gentle smile on his vaguely familiar face, Shen Taiyuan could still faintly sense the oppressive aura emanating from him. To be honest, Shen Taiyuan had never felt such pressure, not even from Sect Master Qingyang!

Zhou Yuan looked at the silent crowd and smiled, "After all these years, you all don't seem very enthusiastic, do you?"

"You, are you really Zhou Yuan?!" Shen Taiyuan asked in disbelief. Although he had received some news about Zhou Yuan from the Cangxuan Sect over the years, it, like the information from Xiao Tianxuan, had a certain delay. At the very least, news from the Stone Dragon Secret Realm had not yet reached the isolated Cangxuan Heaven. Thus, he found it hard to believe that the disciple who had left Saint Genesis Peak all those years ago was now so powerful... However, after speaking, he felt a bit foolish. Even after so many years, the appearance and demeanor of the person before him were still instantly recognizable.

"Yuan'er!"

After a moment of shock, a figure finally came to her senses and rushed forward. It was Qin Yu. Zhou Yuan quickly caught Qin Yu as she rushed towards him. Her eyes were red and tearful, and her hands repeatedly felt all over him. With tears in her eyes, she asked, "Yuan'er, is it really you?"

Looking at her, Zhou Yuan felt a warmth swell in his heart and a slight sting in his nose. He placed Qin Yu's hands on his face and said softly, "I'm sorry, Mother. I've made you worry all these years." Qin Yu shook her head vigorously, choking back tears. "As long as you're safe and sound, Yuan'er, that's better than anything."

Zhou Yuan patted her back, helping her to calm down, then looked at Zhou Qing, who stood frozen, staring at him. He smiled, "Father, every time I come back, your situation seems a bit dire, doesn't it?" Zhou Qing looked at Zhou Yuan's face, which was still as young, but the former immaturity had completely vanished, replaced by an inscrutable depth. Over these past ten-plus years, Zhou Yuan had clearly changed immensely. Yet, his tone of voice remained completely unchanged.

Zhou Qing turned his head, rubbed his eyes, and chuckled, "You rascal, teasing your father as soon as you return." Finally, he stepped forward and embraced both Qin Yu and Zhou Yuan, his voice trembling slightly as he said, "It's good you're back, it's good you're back."

On the city wall, many high-ranking officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty stared blankly at the scene. "Prince Zhou Yuan..." King Black Venom and Wei Canglan exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes. Evidently, they hadn't expected the Prince to reappear just as the Great Zhou Dynasty faced destruction. Just like the Battle of Broken Dragon City years ago. This Prince was truly like a guardian deity for the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Behind Wei Canglan, Wei Qingqing, tall and slender with long legs, also gazed with complex emotions at the young man she hadn't seen in over a decade. "Sister, is that Prince Zhou Yuan?!" Wei Bin whispered. "It was His Highness who helped you get rid of the poison back then; that's why you are who you are today," Wei Qingqing said with a smile. Wei Bin nodded vigorously, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yuan's figure with fervent admiration.

On the city wall, Zhou Qing quickly composed himself. The current situation was different, after all. He looked around and asked, "Yuan'er, have you brought powerful reinforcements to help? Please introduce them quickly so we can express our gratitude." He now understood that the devastating attack earlier must have been countered by a powerful expert, otherwise the entire Great Zhou City would have been destroyed by now.

Zhou Yuan smiled, "There are indeed many helpers, but that was just a useless dog in the first stage of the Law Domain. I can handle him myself."

Zhou Qing choked slightly, then came back to his senses, staring at Zhou Yuan in disbelief. "Was that really your doing just now?" Although he had initially speculated as much, he still found it hard to believe. After all, when Zhou Yuan left, he was only at the Divine Dwelling stage. Could he really have reached a level where he could contend with the Law Domain stage after ten-plus years? He thought that even if Zhou Yuan had progressed rapidly over the years, reaching the Genesis Infant stage would be an impressive talent. As for the Law Domain, he couldn't even imagine it.

"Your Majesty, I said before that the reputation of your Zhou family's Sacred Dragon in the heavens probably far exceeds your imagination. Since he arrived in time, no one can touch Great Zhou City now," Shen Taiyuan said slowly. On the city wall, many gazes, filled with awe and wonder, were fixed on Zhou Yuan. For them, Cangxuan Heaven was already vast beyond imagination, and as for the other heavens, they truly couldn't fathom what they were like. Yet, hearing Shen Taiyuan's words, it seemed Zhou Yuan was already a prominent figure in those vast heavens. This filled them with both shock and a sense of pride, for no matter how far he had come, he was still the Prince of their Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Peak Master, after more than a decade, you've also touched upon the Law Domain," Zhou Yuan said, bowing with a smile towards Shen Taiyuan. When Zhou Yuan left, Shen Taiyuan was at the Heavenly Sun stage. After more than ten years, with the resources poured into him by the Cangxuan Sect, his ability to reach the pseudo-Law Domain was considered immense progress. "Compared to you, this old face has lost all dignity," Shen Taiyuan said with a wry smile, his expression complex as he looked at the young man before him. When he had first become the acting Peak Master of Saint Genesis Peak, Zhou Yuan had not yet reached the Divine Dwelling stage. Yet, upon their reunion, Zhou Yuan had already far surpassed him. Such talent truly embodied the disposition of a Sacred Dragon. At this moment, Shen Taiyuan finally understood Sect Master Qingyang's foresight and vision. The Cangxuan Sect's protection of the Great Zhou Dynasty for over a decade was enough to firmly secure Zhou Yuan's allegiance to them.

As everyone gathered on the city wall, outside the city, high in the sky, Pang Yang's expression was one of shock and uncertainty. Although the barrier had been broken, the Annihilation Art had also mysteriously vanished moments before. Pang Yang's sharp gaze swept across the city wall, finally spotting a rather abrupt young figure who hadn't been there before. "Who is this person?" Confusion flickered in Pang Yang's eyes. There seemed to be no Genesis Qi fluctuations from the figure; he appeared as ordinary as a passerby. Yet, beneath that ordinariness, Pang Yang detected a dangerous aura that made even his soul tremble slightly.

"Who are you? Why do you interfere with my Sacred Palace's affairs?" Pang Yang asked slowly, his voice deep as thunder, rolling across and overpowering the entire city.

On the city wall, Zhou Yuan also looked up. His gaze was indifferent as he watched Pang Yang, and a calm, unruffled voice rang out: "Was it you who said you wanted to slaughter my Great Zhou City earlier?"

Staring at the young face, Pang Yang first froze for several seconds. Then, a thought exploded in his mind, and he instantly guessed the identity of the person before him. A shocked voice immediately rang out: "You are... Zhou Yuan?! You're back?!"

However, Zhou Yuan no longer paid him any heed. He simply stomped his foot lightly, and a calm voice, imbued with a chilling killing intent that seemed to freeze all creation, flowed through the heavens and earth.

"Sacred Dragon, Law Domain."