Chapter 204: The End of the Holy Relic

By the cliffside, beneath a green pine, Zhou Yuan felt the powerful Genesis Qi surging within his Qi Mansion, and the surprise on his face was unmistakable.

He hadn't expected that a single drop of Saint Blood would directly elevate him from the late Heavenly Pass Stage to the Quasi-Absolute Beginning Stage. At this moment, he could faintly sense a mysterious space, which, if his guess was correct, was the legendary Absolute Beginning Heaven.

It was said that the Absolute Beginning Heaven had nine layers, containing ancient Absolute Beginning Qi. Absorbing this Qi could continuously transform one's Qi Mansion, causing immense changes. When it reached its limit, the Qi Mansion would evolve, directly becoming the so-called Divine Mansion.

Once the Divine Mansion formed, one could enter the Divine Mansion Stage, where Genesis Qi would be as vast as clouds, capable of covering a hundred miles of land, far surpassing anything in the Absolute Beginning Stage.

"Now that I can sense the Absolute Beginning Heaven, the next step is to enter it, and then I should truly enter the Absolute Beginning Stage," Zhou Yuan murmured to himself.

Originally, with Zhou Yuan's cultivation speed, it would have taken nearly a year of arduous training to go from the mid-Heavenly Pass Stage to the Quasi-Absolute Beginning Stage. Yet, unexpectedly, this time he had crossed that gap in just half a month.

What was more important was that this leap in stages did not destabilize Zhou Yuan's foundation; on the contrary, it made it even more solid. The wonders of Saint Blood were clearly beyond ordinary imagination.

"Well? Are you satisfied with this drop of Saint Blood from your ancestor?" A laughing voice came from the side as Zhou Yuan was still immersed in his surprise.

Zhou Yuan looked up and saw Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan's handsome, smiling face.

"Thank you for this great fortune, senior." Zhou Yuan said with a solemn expression, cupping his hands in a respectful bow. He could feel the benefits brought by this drop of Saint Blood; it not only made his foundation more stable but also enhanced his strength. Most importantly, the Saint Blood contained many profound mysteries, which would likely bring him numerous advantages in his future cultivation journey.

Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan waved his hand and said, "This fortune is something you earned yourself, young man."

Zhou Yuan observed Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan's figure, which seemed to have become much more ethereal. This was because his Genesis Qi was nearing depletion. Clearly, after bestowing the Saint Blood upon Zhou Yuan, the Grand Ancestor's spiritual manifestation could not last much longer.

"No need to be sentimental, young man. This spiritual manifestation of mine was always meant to await the destined person. Now that my purpose is fulfilled, it is only natural that I should dissipate," Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan said with a smile. "Just remember my entrustment."

Zhou Yuan replied gravely, "Rest assured, senior. I will do my utmost to prevent the other three Saint Runes from falling into the hands of the Sacred Palace."

Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan nodded and said, "As for the whereabouts of the third and fourth Saint Runes, you will know once you obtain the second one."

Evidently, he held back some information, to prevent Zhou Yuan from inadvertently revealing the locations of all the Saint Runes if he were to fall victim to some scheme.

Yaoyao, sitting at the white jade table, also rose to her feet.

Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan looked at her, then turned his gaze back to Zhou Yuan, his expression gradually becoming solemn. "Finally, I hope you can protect her well. Since Cang Yuan trusts you, I, the Grand Ancestor, also believe you can do it."

Zhou Yuan nodded heavily. He could sense that Yaoyao's identity seemed to be of immense significance; otherwise, even figures like Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan and Master Cang Yuan would not be so grave about it.

Having finished his instructions, Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan said nothing more. He waved his hand and said, "Go now."

As Zhou Yuan gazed at Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan's ethereal figure, a sense of reverence rose within him. He was too insignificant at the moment to fully understand what Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan and the others were truly doing. However, the Grand Ancestor's willingness to protect Yaoyao, even at the cost of his own demise, was enough to earn Zhou Yuan's admiration.

Zhou Yuan bowed once more towards Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan's figure, then, without another word, he turned and left with Yaoyao, disappearing into the mists.

Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan watched their retreating figures, then let out a soft sigh and murmured to himself, "The prophesied Saint Calamity... whether my human race can overcome it rests on this."

When Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao emerged from the mists, they felt the entire world trembling. The two looked up and saw the sky above the Sacred Remains Realm slowly cracking open.

Through the cracks, familiar terrain appeared outside—it was indeed the area beyond the Sacred Remains Realm. Clearly, the exit from the Sacred Remains Realm had opened.

*Whoosh! Whoosh!*

As the Sacred Remains Realm opened, countless streaks of light shot skyward, like a swarm of locusts, flying out through the crack. The scene instantly became incredibly lively.

During the half-month Zhou Yuan was cultivating, Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan had closed off the Sacred Remains Realm, preventing the many proud cultivators inside from leaving. They could only wait patiently. Fortunately, the Genesis Qi within the Sacred Remains Realm was abundant, so cultivating there for a while longer was beneficial.

Now that Zhou Yuan had finished his cultivation, Grand Ancestor Cang Xuan had reopened the Sacred Remains Realm.

Suddenly, a beam of Genesis Qi light whistled past, ultimately rushing towards Yaoyao. Yaoyao extended her fair arm and caught the light. As it dispersed, Tun Tun's figure was revealed. Yaoyao gently stroked Tun Tun's head. Tun Tun, enjoying the moment, narrowed its eyes and let out cheerful chirps.

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept over the vast Sacred Remains Realm, a slight sigh escaping him. Before entering this place, he, Zhou Yuan, had been relatively unknown on the Boundless Continent. However, he now mused that when he left this place, he would undoubtedly be renowned throughout the Boundless Continent.

This was not arrogance on his part, but rather the illustrious achievements he had accumulated along the way, which were enough to establish Zhou Yuan as the foremost figure among the younger generation on the Boundless Continent. Furthermore, after the baptism of Saint Blood, he was now even more powerful than half a month ago. If Zhou Yuan were to encounter Wu Huang again at this moment, the battle would likely be a crushing defeat for the latter.

"Let's go," he said to Yaoyao, and then Genesis Qi spread out, forming a dark golden cloud beneath their feet. The Genesis Qi surged upwards, carrying the two of them out through the crack in the sky.

The moment they burst out of the crack, the entire world seemed to expand. On the distant horizon, a majestic city shimmered into view—it was the Sacred City.

At this time, the area outside the Sacred Remains Realm was extremely lively, with countless proud cultivators continuously flying out. When Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao appeared, they instantly drew countless gazes, all filled with awe. The shocking scene of Zhou Yuan defeating Wu Huang was still deeply etched in everyone's minds.

"Hey, Zhou Yuan, you're really amazing! You actually defeated Wu Huang!" Two streaks of Genesis Qi light zipped over, approaching Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao. A delicate voice came from them; it was Lu Luo and Zuoqiu Qingyu.

Lu Luo blinked her large eyes at Zhou Yuan, her small face filled with astonishment.

"How did it go for you?" Zhou Yuan asked with a smile. On the Sacred Ladder, Lu Luo and Zhu Ying had encountered each other again.

"Hmph, how could she be my match? The last time, I was just caught off guard," Lu Luo said proudly.

Zuoqiu Qingyu, standing nearby, her beautiful eyes sparkling, watched Zhou Yuan with interest. "Well? Now you can be considered the top figure among the younger generation on our Boundless Continent."

Yaoyao, holding Tun Tun, glanced at Zuoqiu Qingyu with a slight curve of her red lips. "Then are you still interested in my previous proposal?"

Zuoqiu Qingyu stared at Yaoyao's flawless, jade-like face and couldn't help but lean closer, wrapping her arm around Yaoyao's slender waist. She chuckled softly, "I am a little interested, but I feel most interested in you. How about the three of us get together?"

One woman was perfectly serene, the other charmingly alluring. Their faces close together drew numerous heated gazes from the proud cultivators in the vicinity.

"Move away," Yaoyao said expressionlessly, extending a slender jade finger to touch Zuoqiu Qingyu's glabella, gently pushing her away. This little enchantress's words were truly too bold.

Zhou Yuan, being close to them, heard Zuoqiu Qingyu's soft chuckle. For a moment, he felt a sudden warmth in his body, and his gaze involuntarily swept across both women's faces. Yaoyao seemed to notice, her eyes narrowing as she looked at him. Zhou Yuan felt a chill, quickly averted his gaze, and looked straight ahead.

Just as numerous proud cultivators were emerging from the Sacred Remains Realm, a soft cough suddenly reverberated, instantly silencing all the clamor in the world. The world fell silent. All the proud cultivators saw six clouds of Genesis Qi drifting nearby. Seated upon them were six figures, exuding powerful Genesis Qi pressure.

They were, unmistakably, the six Envoys.

Seeing them approach, many proud cultivators grew tense, knowing that once the Sacred Remains Realm event concluded, the six Envoys would begin selecting individuals. Those chosen would then be qualified to enter the Six Saint Sects for cultivation. This was the most powerful sect in the entire Cangxuan Heaven. For all the proud cultivators present, this would be a path to a truly transformative cultivation journey, like a carp leaping over the dragon's gate!