Chapter 190: Heavenly Source Technique

Amidst the raging wind and thunder, a thunderball, pulsating with violent energy, was propelled by Zhou Yuan’s palm directly towards Wu Huang. Surprisingly, he opted for no defense at all, choosing instead the most aggressive approach: an all-out offensive as his defense.

Both inside and outside the Sacred Remains Land, countless onlookers were stunned by the sight. Exclamations erupted: “Is Zhou Yuan insane?!” “What a fierce individual, completely reckless!” “He’s clearly going for a lose-lose situation!” “A madman…” Zhou Yuan’s ferocity sent shivers down everyone’s spines. This life-for-life fighting style was utterly ruthless, leaving no room for retreat for either himself or his opponent.

“Boom!” On the white jade plaza, under the trembling gazes of the crowd, the instant Wu Huang’s “Golden Crow Blazing Pearl” slammed into Zhou Yuan’s body, the “Great Wind Thunder” in Zhou Yuan’s hand likewise struck Wu Huang without mercy. A colossal roar suddenly reverberated. Then, everyone witnessed the explosive release of violent Genesis Qi.

Boom! Boom! The white jade slabs beneath their feet shattered completely, and the ground was ravaged and left in disarray wherever the shockwave spread. Red light erupted from Zhou Yuan’s body, engulfing him like flames, while Wu Huang was similarly enveloped by rampaging lightning. Both figures were violently struck, sent flying backward, skidding long distances across the ground as dust and smoke billowed around them. Every eye was fixed intently on the scene; no one dared to breathe. They wondered, with such a life-for-life strategy, who had fared worse?

The dust and smoke slowly cleared, and Wu Huang’s figure emerged first. Upon seeing him, everyone gasped softly. Wu Huang was enveloped in crimson light, which had formed a set of red battle armor covering his body. The chest of the armor was charred black and severely damaged, evidently from enduring the full force of the Great Wind Thunder.

“This is… a defensive Genesis Art?!” Seeing the Genesis Qi armor manifested on Wu Huang’s body, exclamations of astonishment erupted both inside and outside the Sacred Remains Land. No one had anticipated that Wu Huang also possessed such a defensive Genesis Art, and its appearance suggested it was clearly not of an ordinary level.

Seeing this, Zhao Pan smiled and then remarked mockingly, “This Zhou Yuan is truly deluded, thinking he could trade blows life-for-life with Wu Huang. He might look ferocious, but in reality, he’s brainless.” The other envoys discreetly nodded in agreement. At least for now, Zhou Yuan’s desperate assault hadn’t inflicted significant damage on Wu Huang, whereas Wu Huang’s “Golden Crow Blazing Pearl” had undeniably struck Zhou Yuan. That single blow, it was feared, could instantly kill even an ordinary cultivator at the Alpha Origin stage.

Mu Wuji remained expressionless, disregarding Zhao Pan, and simply focused on Zhou Yuan’s location in the light mirror, where the dust was slowly dissipating.

On the white jade plaza, Wu Huang glared grimly at the dissipating dust nearby and sneered, “You want to trade lives? I admit I underestimated your ruthlessness, but Zhou Yuan, our lives are not equal, so you won’t succeed so easily.” He added, “My ‘Golden Crow Blazing Pearl’ must have left you in considerable pain, didn’t it?”

As the dust receded, slow footsteps became audible, accompanied by a faint golden glow. A calm voice emerged from within: “A good name, indeed, but unfortunately, it doesn’t live up to its billing.”

Zhou Yuan stepped out of the dust, appearing under countless watchful eyes. At that moment, all gazes sharpened. Zhou Yuan now shone with a golden radiance, his body covered in golden scales like armor. Though many of the scales on his chest were broken, they were rapidly mending under the pervasive golden light. Furthermore, Zhou Yuan’s Genesis Qi remained robust, indicating he had not sustained any severe injuries.

“Wu Huang, do you truly believe you’re the only one with hidden methods?” Zhou Yuan sneered, fixing his gaze on Wu Huang. “Would I have traded blows with you life-for-life if I wasn’t prepared? In my view, my life is far more valuable than yours.” His previous ferocious assault had appeared to be a desperate, life-for-life gamble, but in reality, he had his own trump card. Protected by the Profound Python Scales, Zhou Yuan’s defense was exceptionally strong. What had slightly surprised him, however, was that Wu Huang also possessed a defensive Genesis Art.

Both inside and outside the Sacred Remains Land, the sight of Zhou Yuan emerging unscathed provoked a chorus of astonished murmurs. At this point, it became clear to everyone that Zhou Yuan’s earlier move had been intentional. Had Wu Huang not also possessed a defensive Genesis Art, he would likely have suffered a significant setback at Zhou Yuan’s hands.

“Excellent, excellent. Both brave and strategic,” Mu Wuji said with a smile, clapping his hands in praise.

Zhao Pan’s lip twitched as he cast a chilling gaze at Zhou Yuan’s image in the mirror. “Hmph, bravery and strategy mean little if you lose your life!” The other envoys also watched the light mirror with keen interest. They had initially expected Wu Huang to achieve an overwhelming victory in this confrontation, but who could have foreseen the situation unfolding in this manner? Wu Huang, who should have held an absolute advantage, had instead been drawn into a stalemate by Zhou Yuan. It seemed the battle was growing increasingly intriguing…

Wu Huang glared grimly at Zhou Yuan, who was now clad in golden scales. He had never imagined that the “ant” he once disdained would become so formidable. “Nevertheless, today, no matter how much you squirm, you will die!” Killing intent surged in Wu Huang’s eyes.

He slammed his foot down, his figure exploding forward with ferocious momentum, rocketing straight towards Zhou Yuan. His fist-shadows transformed into a deluge of crimson light, engulfing Zhou Yuan from all directions. Wu Huang’s attacks were backed by incredibly potent Genesis Qi. It was well-known that he had once been a formidable individual capable of fighting above his rank. Although he had only just broken through to the Alpha Origin stage, when it came to the sheer volume of his Genesis Qi, even some Alpha Origin experts at the second or even third level would likely be no match for him. Now, exerting his full power, he truly revealed his terrifying might.

Zhou Yuan’s gaze turned sharp. He watched Wu Huang’s furious assault, took a deep breath, and still did not retreat. The golden Profound Python Scales on his body erupted with light, and the power within him surged dramatically, amplified by the scales.

“I’d like to see you try and kill me!” Zhou Yuan sneered, the stone slabs beneath his feet shattering as he too shot forward, meeting Wu Huang head-on.

Boom! Boom! Afterimages of fists and feet whistled through the air, clashing with lightning speed. Violent Genesis Qi impacts continuously tore apart the ground. Both combatants were filled with intense killing intent, their every move targeting vital points. One relied on his battle armor for protection, the other on his golden scales. They engaged in a brutal exchange of blows, fist meeting flesh, a sight that made hearts pound. Any ordinary person would have been beaten to death long ago, yet these two proved exceptionally resilient, growing only fiercer with each passing moment. In mere minutes, they had exchanged hundreds of blows.

Both inside and outside the Sacred Remains Land, countless eyes watched the brutal exchange, holding their breath. However, as time passed, Mu Wuji’s brow suddenly furrowed slightly. He vaguely sensed an unusual fluctuation emanating from Wu Huang’s Genesis Qi. His gaze flickered to Zhao Pan, noticing a strange expression forming at the corner of the latter’s mouth. He then scrutinized Wu Huang more closely and suddenly realized that above Wu Huang’s head, a crimson Genesis Qi had begun to swirl, subtly forming a crimson cloud. The crimson cloud emanated intense heat, as if it were drawing upon the world itself, causing the surrounding Heaven and Earth Genesis Qi to surge towards it.

“Drawing upon Heaven and Earth Genesis Qi…” Mu Wuji’s pupils constricted. His heart reeled in shock: “No, this Wu Huang has actually mastered a ‘Heavenly Genesis Art’?!” The difference between a Minor Heavenly Genesis Art and a Heavenly Genesis Art, though only a single word, signified a world of difference. Even Mu Wuji had not anticipated that Wu Huang possessed a Heavenly Genesis Art; such high-level arts were exceptionally rare on this continent. Evidently, after being pushed to such an extent by Zhou Yuan, Wu Huang was finally forced to reveal his true power, as one terrifying trump card after another began to surface.