Chapter 341: Nine Dragons Destroy the Dark Mage

The enormous thousand-foot-long Genesis Beast Genesis Qi hovered above Zhou Yuan like a massive dragon. As it slowly circulated, it exuded a terrifying Genesis Qi pressure.

Observing the colossal Genesis Beast Genesis Qi, the disciples around the cliff couldn't help but change their expressions. Even some Fifth Layer disciples trembled under that Genesis Qi pressure. They knew that if it were them, they likely wouldn't even have the courage to face such terrifying Genesis Qi.

The Nine Dragons Scripture, Ninth Dragon.

No one had expected Zhou Yuan to cultivate this Lesser Heavenly Genesis Art to the Grand Completion stage. How much effort and time must he have invested in it? Yet, Zhou Yuan had been in the Cangxuan Sect for less than half a year, hadn't he? Many disciples in the Cangxuan Sect also practiced the Nine Dragons Scripture, but even after years of dedication, only a select few had managed to reach Grand Completion.

Among everyone present, Lu Xuanyin was the most astonished. She knew clearly that during the Selection Ceremony just a month ago, Zhou Yuan's Nine Dragons Scripture was only at the Fourth Dragon level. Yet, in just one short month, Zhou Yuan could already manifest all nine dragons. Even she felt a genuine sense of trepidation facing that massive Ninth Dragon.

Amidst the astonished gazes, Wei Youxuan's charging footsteps halted. His expression subtly changed as he looked at the enormous Genesis Beast Genesis Qi; this time, he finally sensed danger. Although Zhou Yuan's Nine Dragons Scripture was merely a High-Grade Lesser Heavenly Genesis Art, Wei Youxuan's "Great Black Devil" was not a complete Heavenly Genesis Art either. Lu Hong would only bestow the full "Great Black Devil" upon him after he secured victory here. However, at this point, the arrow was already on the string; there was no turning back. He had to go all out, completely shattering Zhou Yuan's offensive and utterly defeating him.

A fierce aura surged in Wei Youxuan's eyes. Black Genesis Qi coiled around his muscular, fearsome body. As his muscles flexed, explosive power surged forth, vibrating the air. "What if it's Nine Dragons? It's still just a Lesser Heavenly Genesis Art. Even if my 'Great Black Devil' isn't fully perfected, it's more than enough to deal with you!"

Wei Youxuan abruptly clenched his fists. The next instant, the black aura emanating from his flesh intensified, and violent, fierce Genesis Qi fluctuations exploded from his body. The next moment, he stomped his foot. The stone platform beneath his feet began to crack, showing signs of collapse. His figure, resembling a black streak of light, shot forward. Despite his physique, which was as robust as a small giant, his speed was so immense that it directly created a sonic boom.

At this moment, Wei Youxuan was like a god of destruction, bringing annihilation. Wherever he passed, the earth collapsed, showcasing his astonishing destructive power to the fullest. Faced with Wei Youxuan's charge, let alone Fifth Layer disciples, even Sixth Layer disciples would likely have to evade his onslaught, not daring to meet it head-on.

However, Zhou Yuan's eyes were fixed on the rapidly approaching black light. There was no hint of retreat in his gaze; instead, a burning fighting spirit surged within him. He took a deep breath, and his eyes suddenly became sharp.

"Ninth Dragon, go!"

As his fierce shout echoed, the thousand-foot Genesis Beast Genesis Qi hovering above his head let out a mighty roar. The next instant, under countless stunned gazes, it swooped down like a colossal dragon. Its momentum was terrifying.

The thousand-foot Genesis Beast Genesis Qi finally collided heavily with Wei Youxuan. All eyes were fixed intently on the impact. They all knew that the outcome of today's cave trial would be decided at this very moment. However, they were also curious: in such a clash, which would prove superior—the Grand Completion Nine Dragons Scripture, or the incomplete Great Black Devil?

*Boom!*

The moment of impact, the entire cliff seemed to fall silent for an instant. But immediately afterward, a colossal Genesis Qi shockwave, visible to the naked eye, raged outwards.

*Boom! Boom!*

The surrounding mountain walls were directly torn apart. The massive stone platform collapsed layer by layer, and the entire cliff was ripped apart and destroyed by the shockwave. Disciples who were closer were thrown backward, their chests tight, and their eyes filled with panic. Such a commotion was truly astonishing. Finally, purple-sash disciples from the Three Veins stepped forward, their Genesis Qi roaring as they fully repelled the spreading shockwave, preventing the stone pavilion from being affected.

As the aftershocks dissipated, all eyes turned towards the collapsing cliff.

"Damn brat, I refuse to believe you won't fall this time!"

Lu Xuanyin, too, couldn't help but stand up, her delicate hands clenched as she watched. At this point, she could only hope Wei Youxuan would defeat Zhou Yuan. Otherwise, today's cave trial would only elevate Zhou Yuan, making him famous within the Cangxuan Sect, a result that would clearly infuriate her.

In the stone pavilion on the other side, Lu Yan also stared intently at the cliff, clearly eager to know the final outcome. She had no conflict with Zhou Yuan personally; it was simply that she disliked others comparing him to Senior Brother Chu Qing. In her opinion, no one could truly compare to Senior Brother Chu Qing, including Zhou Yuan. Previously, Zhou Yuan's only notable achievement was barely securing first place in the Selection Ceremony, and the Genesis Marrow Cleansing largely involved luck. Thus, this current cave trial was an excellent touchstone. Once this battle concluded, it would naturally reveal just how capable Zhou Yuan truly was.

Amidst the cliff, as the aftershocks subsided, the scene within finally became clear. First to catch their eyes was Zhou Yuan, standing on a small remaining corner of the stone platform. The Genesis Qi around him was somewhat weakened, evidently due to his earlier use of the Ninth Dragon. Not far opposite him stood Wei Youxuan, his body as sturdy as a black iron tower. He maintained the posture of having just thrown a punch, but the thousand-foot Genesis Beast Genesis Qi had vanished.

"Zhou Yuan's Ninth Dragon Genesis Qi was shattered?!" Witnessing this, a clamor of astonishment erupted around the cliff. Disciples from Lu Hong's lineage couldn't help but cheer.

Zhou Yuan's eyes remained calm despite the cheers. He simply stared at Wei Youxuan and slowly said, "It seems Senior Brother Wei Youxuan still lacks a bit of refinement if he intends to teach me."

*Pfft!*

The instant Zhou Yuan's words fell, Wei Youxuan's body trembled. A mouthful of black blood spurted from his mouth, and his robust physique rapidly shrunk, eventually returning to its normal form before he slowly collapsed backward. There was a hint of unwillingness in his eyes. If Lu Hong had bestowed upon him the complete "Great Black Devil" earlier, he certainly wouldn't have lost today!

The cheers echoing around the cliff abruptly ceased, as if someone had tightly gripped their throats. The joy on the faces of Lu Hong's disciples instantly froze, creating a comical sight. Lu Xuanyin's tightly clenched fists slowly loosened at that moment. Her pretty face was pale, and her eyes became vacant. She had originally come today to see Zhou Yuan humbled, but unexpectedly, her frustration wasn't eased; instead, she watched Zhou Yuan rise dramatically. The pent-up frustration in her heart nearly made her vomit blood.

Lu Yan also let out a breath, her full chest gently rising and falling. Though her pretty face remained calm, her heart was clearly stirring with considerable emotion. This outcome was clearly beyond everyone's expectations. No one had anticipated that Zhou Yuan, who was initially the least favored, would do something like this—almost single-handedly reversing a collapsing situation! Faced with this sight, even Lu Yan, who previously disliked Zhou Yuan because of Chu Qing, couldn't help but feel a sense of awe internally.

Compared to the dead silence on Lu Hong's side, the disciples of Shen Taiyuan's lineage, after a few seconds of quiet, finally grasped that the unbelievable scene before them was indeed real. The next moment, deafening cheers erupted. Inside the stone pavilion, Shen Taiyuan, whose elderly face was usually stern and rigid, now showed undisguised joy.

Amidst the cliff, Zhou Yuan heard the countless cheers and smiled faintly. He mused that after today's battle, no one should have any objections to him occupying this Purple Origin Cave dwelling anymore.

However, just as he let out a sigh of relief, feeling unburdened, a vast surge of Genesis Qi suddenly erupted between heaven and earth. Lu Hong's stone pavilion instantly exploded. Lu Hong's face was grim, his eyes, seething with fury, locked onto Zhou Yuan. A terrifying pressure, like a towering mountain, bore down, causing Zhou Yuan's Genesis Qi to stagnate throughout his body, almost forcing him to his knees. Clearly, witnessing Zhou Yuan completely reverse the situation, Lu Hong had lost some control of his emotions.

Zhou Yuan's expression changed. He gritted his teeth, fiercely resisting the terrifying pressure. As Zhou Yuan struggled to resist, in another stone pavilion, Shen Taiyuan's face turned extremely grim. He abruptly rose. The next instant, terrifying Genesis Qi erupted, transforming into an immense Genesis Qi hand that covered the sky and slapped violently down towards Lu Hong's location.

"Old Lu Hong, do you truly think I'm made of mud?!"

As he made his move, Shen Taiyuan's furious voice resonated like thunder across the heavens and earth.