Chapter 1422: Zhou Yuantianzhu

The notion of immortality was, of course, Zhou Yuan's misconception; after all, even a true Saint would not dare to claim those four words for themselves. In a sense, that was considered the realm of gods.

While immortality was an illusion, a mysterious power did emerge within Zhou Yuan's physical body, making both his flesh and soul incredibly resilient. The Divine Lightening struck, tearing horrifying wounds into Zhou Yuan's body. However, this time, when the injuries appeared, the mysterious power within his body integrated into his flesh and blood even before Zhou Yuan could activate the Saint Dragon Qi to heal them.

At that moment, Zhou Yuan felt his flesh vigorously squirming as layers of new tissue surged forth, completely healing the hideous wounds in just a few breaths. Moreover, with this healing, Zhou Yuan's flesh subtly became even tougher and more powerful.

Noticing this change, Zhou Yuan's heart immediately trembled. His current physical body was already at the limit of the Law Domain stage; a further advancement would allow it to rival the Saint Body, something only a Saint could possess. Such an advancement was, however, extremely difficult. For instance, Saint Yuan Palace Master, after years of arduous cultivation, could only complete this transformation with the aid of the Sacred God's bestowal. Yet now, under the influence of that mysterious power, Zhou Yuan felt his physical body, which had been difficult to progress, was actually improving again.

If this tempering could deepen, wouldn't his body be able to break through that barrier and begin to approach the Saint Body level?! This discovery made Zhou Yuan's heart beat wildly.

He then looked up, his eyes burning with fervor as he gazed at the overwhelming descent of Divine Lightnings. These divine lightnings, which had previously made his scalp tingle, now appeared incredibly endearing in his eyes. Zhou Yuan spread his arms, welcoming the divine lightning's descent.

Boom! Boom!

Countless divine lightnings continuously fell, but this time, as more and more divine lightnings struck, someone suddenly noticed that Zhou Yuan's body was gradually expanding. His originally normal human physique grew inch by inch, reaching about a hundred zhang and resembling a giant.

The purple-gold dragon scales that had previously covered his body had now completely vanished, and Zhou Yuan's skin had transformed, becoming like white jade. The white jade color seemed devoid of any impurities, radiating a sense of absolute purity. On his white jade body, faint golden patterns could be seen. These patterns seemed scattered randomly, but if one could gradually trace and connect them, they would reveal themselves to be the rudimentary form of a lotus bud!

The sky-filled divine lightnings struck Zhou Yuan's body, but as soon as they touched his jade-like form, they seemed to be completely absorbed. Streams of light flowed over his body surface, making the golden patterns even brighter and more mysterious.

In the distance, Sect Master Qingyang and others gazed at the hundred-zhang-tall figure, their expressions a mix of surprise and doubt. They could sense that his physical body was exuding an inexplicable pressure. That pressure was not unfamiliar to them; it was something only Saints possessed.

Wu Yao's phoenix eyes flashed as she said with a mix of surprise and disbelief, "His body... seems to be entering the Saint stage?!"

Su Youwei nodded slightly, her smile bright and captivating. "As expected of His Highness," she said, "not only did he withstand the trial, but he also advanced his physical body further through this destruction and rebirth!"

Zhao Mu Shen grumbled impatiently, "It's clearly Ancestor Cang Xuan using the Cang Xuan Saint Seal to help him." His eyes were full of envy, knowing very well what a tremendous opportunity this was.

The Saint stage represents the pinnacle of existence across all heavens. When the physical body enters the Saint stage, it becomes what is called a Saint Body. Generally, this transformation only occurs after one's Origin Qi cultivation reaches that level, allowing a Saint to continuously bathe their body in their powerful Saint force, gradually transforming a mortal body into a Saint Body. But now, Zhou Yuan had actually skipped this step because the mysterious Heavenly Heart Tribulation, by a strange turn of events, had helped him complete this tempering.

The Saint Lotus Bud Seal was a manifestation of touching the Saint stage. This was similar to the Saint Lotus Bud formed by Saint Yuan Palace Master's Origin Qi earlier. Once it fully bloomed, his physical body would transform into a true Saint Body.

High in the sky, the divine lightning continued its rampage. However, with the changes in Zhou Yuan's body and the appearance of the Saint Lotus Bud Seal, the divine lightning could hardly harm him anymore. Thus, after half an incense stick of time, the layers of mirror-like void in the sky gradually dimmed. The divine lightning also gradually ceased and finally vanished completely. The Origin Qi turbulence between heaven and earth also returned to calm.

Countless stunned gazes were fixed on Zhou Yuan, who was still in the void with his eyes closed. At this moment, his massive body was slowly shrinking, and after about ten breaths, it returned to its normal size.

At this point, he was bare-chested, his skin like white jade. The bud-like seal on his chest glowed with a mysterious luster, giving him a unique aura of power. That was the might of a Saint!

Zhou Yuan also lowered his head at this moment, looking at the mysterious bud-like seal on his chest. His expression held a hint of regret: despite absorbing so much of the divine lightning's power earlier, the bud-like seal ultimately failed to bloom. The unbloomed bud-like seal indicated that it was not a complete Saint Body. However, even so, Zhou Yuan's physical body was now considered a Half-Saint Body. Coupled with the enhancement of the Saint Dragon physique, he might now have the qualifications to directly confront a true Saint Body.

Zhou Yuan could also clearly feel how powerful his physical body was. The kind of power that could pluck stars and seize the moon with a mere lift of a hand or foot was so intoxicating it was hard to extricate oneself from it.

Just then, a laugh sounded, waking Zhou Yuan from his trance. He looked at the transparent figure in front of him and clasped his hands sincerely, saying, "Many thanks for your assistance, Ancestor."

During the Heavenly Heart Tribulation earlier, if Ancestor Cang Xuan hadn't used the power of the Cang Xuan Saint Seal and gathered the prayers of the living beings of Cang Xuan Heaven, Zhou Yuan might not have truly been able to withstand it. Moreover, it was that wondrous power that transformed the divine lightning's energy, allowing Zhou Yuan's physical body to advance further.

"The power of living beings' prayers was merely icing on the cake and could not play a decisive role," Ancestor Cang Xuan replied. "If your own strength was too lacking, the power transformed from these prayers wouldn't help much."

Ancestor Cang Xuan looked at Zhou Yuan with a pleased expression. Then he smiled faintly, raising the Cang Xuan Saint Seal in his hand, and said, "Furthermore, congratulations on passing the Cang Xuan Saint Seal's trial... It has now acknowledged you."

Zhou Yuan was momentarily stunned. He gazed at the ancient stone seal, and he could indeed feel a peculiar connection between himself and the Cang Xuan Saint Seal. Through this, he sensed that his compatibility with the entire Cang Xuan Heaven had reached an unprecedented level.

The Cang Xuan Saint Seal in Ancestor Cang Xuan's hand slowly rose and floated before Zhou Yuan. He looked at Zhou Yuan's young face and slowly said, "Zhou Yuan, imprint your soul within the Saint Seal, and you will fully control the Saint Seal, becoming the new Heaven Master of Cang Xuan Heaven."

Zhou Yuan nodded. He held the Cang Xuan Saint Seal in his hand, and his soul flickered at his brow. The next moment, a stream of soul power surged into the Saint Seal. At that moment, he suddenly felt his soul spread to every corner of Cang Xuan Heaven. Innumerable scenes flooded his mind, flashing past like a kaleidoscope.

With a thought, Great Zhou City appeared in his sight. He saw Zhou Qing and Qin Yu on the city walls, as well as many subjects of Great Zhou. The myriad forms of life in Cang Xuan Heaven were all imprinted in his heart.

And it was precisely as Zhou Yuan observed all living beings that the living beings of Cang Xuan Heaven simultaneously felt a stir in their hearts. A scene suddenly flashed across their minds. It was a figure, bare-chested, with a body like white jade, exuding a mysterious majesty. The face of this figure could not be seen clearly, as if it were un-discernable, but at that moment, they all inexplicably received a piece of information: This was the new Heaven Master of Cang Xuan Heaven.

Ancestor Cang Xuan's eyes held a sense of reminiscence, relief, and profound satisfaction. A smile graced his face as he clasped his hands towards Zhou Yuan and bowed slightly.

At this moment, his gentle yet grand voice resonated.

"Congratulations, Heaven Master Zhou Yuan."