Chapter 155: Python Swallows the Demon Wheel

Chapter 156: Python Devours the Demonic Wheel

Blaze!

A colossal crimson light wheel hovered above Xiao Tianxuan, radiating scorching and violent energy that caused the ground below to crack and dry up.

Throughout the forest, gazes filled with shock were fixed on this scene.

"That... that's actually a Lesser Heavenly Origin Art!"

"It's not surprising that Xiao Tianxuan, as the Young City Lord of Saint Remains City, possesses a Lesser Heavenly Origin Art."

"Xiao Tianxuan truly has many hidden cards..."

"Zhou Yuan is in danger. With Xiao Tianxuan's strength, bolstered by the power of a Lesser Heavenly Origin Art, even the most formidable prodigies would have to exercise extreme caution."

"After all, it's a Lesser Heavenly Origin Art, capable of changing the tide of battle."

A flurry of whispers erupted, and many gazes turned to Zhou Yuan with a hint of pity. Though he had displayed immense potential upon breaking through to the Heavenly Gate Realm, he was, unfortunately, only in its initial stage.

"Zhou Yuan is still too young and impetuous," someone sighed softly. "If he had endured this humiliation today and cultivated his own Lesser Heavenly Origin Art later, Xiao Tianxuan might truly have been helpless against him."

Gu Ling watched the scene, her pretty face glowing. She turned her gaze towards Zhou Yuan, a sneer appearing on her cheek. "You won't be able to bear the consequences of enraging Xiao Tianxuan..."

Amidst the sympathetic glances, Zhou Yuan's expression became slightly solemn. He stared at the colossal crimson light wheel above Xiao Tianxuan's head, which emanated extremely violent fluctuations.

Such power indeed far surpassed that of high-grade Profound Origin Arts.

"He actually possesses a Lesser Heavenly Origin Art..." Zhou Yuan murmured to himself. Xiao Tianxuan was indeed a formidable opponent. If Zhou Yuan hadn't broken through, he might have had to retreat from such an attack.

But unfortunately for Xiao Tianxuan...

At this moment, dark golden Genesis Qi began to surge from Zhou Yuan's body, swirling constantly around him, gradually expanding like a dark golden tornado that enveloped him.

An astonishing ripple of power was unleashed, causing even the mountain beneath his feet to tremble.

The onlookers in the forest gasped in astonishment as they witnessed this.

"This Zhou Yuan is quite capable. He's only in the initial Heavenly Gate Realm, yet the density of his Genesis Qi is almost on par with those in the late Heavenly Gate Realm."

"Moreover, his Genesis Qi is incredibly refined, clearly of high quality."

"No wonder he dared to challenge Xiao Tianxuan..."

"However, even so, he probably still isn't a match for Xiao Tianxuan."

The crimson light wheel above Xiao Tianxuan's head trembled slightly, a sign it had reached its limit. He stared at Zhou Yuan with icy eyes and said indifferently, "Why bother with these useless efforts? Just wait for death obediently."

He slowly extended a finger, pointing it remotely at Zhou Yuan, and an indifferent voice emerged from his mouth.

"Lesser Heavenly Origin Art, Crimson Demonic Wheel."

The colossal crimson light wheel seemed to shudder violently, and the next instant, it abruptly vanished. Its speed was too great for the eye to perceive; all anyone could see was the air ahead distorting, with a faint crimson streak flashing past.

Wherever the crimson light passed, the ground below constantly withered and cracked.

Facing such a killing move, even those in the late Heavenly Gate Realm felt their scalps tingle. Was this the true power of a Lesser Heavenly Origin Art? If it were them, they might not even be able to escape before being instantly killed...

The crimson light streaked across the sky, growing larger and larger in Zhou Yuan's pupils. The air seemed to ignite, emitting a scent of burning.

A wisp of white mist was slowly exhaled from Zhou Yuan's mouth. His hands came together, and faintly, a murmur seemed to escape his lips.

"Heavenscale Black Python Qi, Black Python Devouring Heaven Art!"

The instant Zhou Yuan's voice faded, the dark golden Genesis Qi storm swirling around him suddenly surged dramatically. Within the storm, a massive dark golden python seemed to take shape.

Black Python Devouring Heaven Art!

It was with this very move that Zhou Yuan had previously slain Wang Chaotian, though back then he relied on the power of "Silver Shadow" to execute it. Now, having entered the Heavenly Gate Realm, he could wield it with his own strength.

However, it was clear that the dark golden python was somewhat ethereal, and its power still didn't match that day's.

But the current Xiao Tianxuan was also no match for Wang Chaotian's Nascent Soul Realm power.

The colossal python, formed from dark golden Genesis Qi, hissed loudly, then opened its massive maw and swallowed the rapidly approaching crimson wheel in a single gulp.

Boom! Boom!

After the crimson wheel was swallowed, dull explosions resonated within the dark golden python's body, but they quickly subsided. At the same time, the colossal dark golden python's body visibly shrunk by several sizes.

Yet, Xiao Tianxuan's Lesser Heavenly Origin Art, unleashed with all his might, had clearly been easily neutralized at this moment.

"How is that possible?!"

Countless shouts of disbelief erupted almost simultaneously, and pairs of eyes bulged out in shock.

They had never imagined such an outcome...

Xiao Tianxuan's terrifying Lesser Heavenly Origin Art had vanished without even a ripple.

How did this Zhou Yuan manage it?!

Xiao Tianxuan's expression froze little by little, and behind him, Gu Ling looked as if she had seen a ghost, her mouth agape wide enough to fit a duck egg.

"Your Lesser Heavenly Origin Art doesn't seem to be truly perfected yet... its power is a bit weak." Zhou Yuan looked at Xiao Tianxuan's frozen expression and chuckled faintly.

His Black Python Devouring Heaven Art was likely the strongest Origin Art he currently commanded. Moreover, it was derived from the Heavenscale Black Python Qi, and the combination of the two yielded astonishing power.

Even Wang Chaotian, who was in the Nascent Soul Realm, had been utterly devoured by it before.

"What kind of Origin Art is that?!" Xiao Tianxuan's face turned ashen.

Zhou Yuan, however, couldn't be bothered to respond further. With a flick of his finger, the considerably shrunken dark golden python suddenly shot forth, aiming directly at Xiao Tianxuan.

The dark golden python was incredibly fast, appearing in front of Xiao Tianxuan in a flash.

Fear finally flickered in Xiao Tianxuan's eyes. He gritted his teeth and retreated violently. At the same time, a jade pendant appeared in his palm, which he instantly crushed.

A shield of light materialized before him, clearly another protective Origin Treasure.

Boom! Boom!

The dark golden python crashed into the light shield, sending ripples wildly across it.

Xiao Tianxuan retreated awkwardly, while the light shield before him began to crack.

His eyes flickered, and a hint of unwillingness finally flashed within them. He rapidly retreated to Gu Ling's side, grabbed her slender wrist, and exclaimed, "Let's go!"

A scroll appeared in his hand, which he forcefully crushed. Instantly, brilliant light erupted, engulfing both of them.

At this moment, however, the light shield in his hand also shattered.

The dark golden python didn't have time to bite, but from its mouth, two streams of crimson gas spewed forth, directly invading the bodies of Xiao Tianxuan and Gu Ling.

The light beneath Xiao Tianxuan and Gu Ling's feet grew increasingly brilliant, clearly a form of Origin Mark used for escape.

"If you want to leave, you'll have to leave something behind, won't you?"

Zhou Yuan frowned. Xiao Tianxuan certainly had many life-saving methods, but Zhou Yuan wouldn't agree to let him escape so easily.

He scoffed coldly. With a thought, a suction force erupted from the dark golden python's mouth. Xiao Tianxuan watched in horror as the Cosmos Bag at his waist flew off and was swallowed by the python in one gulp.

However, the Origin Marks beneath their feet had fully activated, and as the light enveloped them, with a whoosh, their figures vanished into the sky.

Although their figures had disappeared, Xiao Tianxuan's furious roar faintly echoed back.

"Zhou Yuan, I won't let you off!"