Chapter 517: The Furious Sword Peak

As Zhou Yuan’s declaration of war rang out, the disciples of Sword Cometh Peak, suspended in mid-air not far away, all showed expressions of terror. Even though they held a numerical advantage, the mere presence of Zhou Yuan still made their hearts pound.

Especially after Zhong Yun himself had been sent flying by a single punch from Zhou Yuan.

“Quickly retreat!” they cried. “Go back and report to the two Holy Sons and the Chief!”

Nearly a thousand disciples from Sword Cometh Peak hastily retreated.

“Stop them!” Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan, and Lü Yan shouted in unison.

Hundreds of other Saint Genesis Peak disciples also erupted in roars, as if to vent all the frustration they had accumulated. Although they knew that Saint Genesis Peak declaring war on Sword Cometh Peak was undoubtedly like an egg striking a rock, they were not afraid. As long as their Chief, Zhou Yuan, did not retreat, they would naturally follow his lead.

Hundreds of disciples surged out from all directions, rushing towards those of Sword Cometh Peak.

The sky was instantly plunged into chaos.

Zhou Yuan’s gaze then fell upon Tun Tun, who was not far away. He glared at it and said, “Aren’t you going to help? If you keep being lazy, I’ll starve you for a few days!”

Although he had left Tun Tun behind, he had clearly underestimated the creature’s temperament. Without him and Yao Yao, Zhou Tai and the others couldn't get it to do anything at all.

Even when it did intervene, it was half-hearted. Otherwise, Zhong Yun and his group wouldn't have dared to get so close.

Threatened by Zhou Yuan, Tun Tun let out a low growl, glared at him with dissatisfaction, then transformed into a streak of crimson light and shot out, plunging into the midst of Sword Cometh Peak's thousand disciples.

Wherever it went, the leaderless Sword Cometh Peak disciples crumbled.

Thus, in less than half an incense stick's time, eight or nine out of ten Sword Cometh Peak disciples were captured, with only a few fast runners managing to escape by sheer luck.

Zhou Yuan merely oversaw the command without personally intervening, because he knew that the morale of Saint Genesis Peak was currently low, and such a battle was needed to restore everyone's spirits.

The island was a mess. Numerous Saint Genesis Peak disciples guarded the captured Sword Cometh Peak disciples. Although the former group all bore some injuries, they appeared incredibly excited, their morale starkly different from before.

Seeing this, Zhou Tai, Lü Yan, and Zhang Yan sighed with emotion. The Chief of a peak truly was the backbone of all its disciples. When Zhou Yuan was absent, no matter how much they tried to encourage the disciples, they couldn't lift their spirits.

Yet, the moment Zhou Yuan appeared, their morale began to recover.

“Junior Brother Zhou Yuan, what should we do with these people?” Zhou Tai asked.

Zhou Yuan glanced at them and calmly said, “Take away the Origin Marrow from their hands, shatter their marks, and directly eliminate them.”

Every disciple had a mark imprinted on them when they entered the Genesis Pool. This mark protected them from fatal attacks, but once activated, it would automatically send them out of the Genesis Pool.

Zhou Tai was slightly startled by this. Such an action would completely tear any pretense of peace with Sword Cometh Peak.

“Sword Cometh Peak has left us no room for retreat,” Zhou Yuan said calmly, knowing what Zhou Tai was thinking. “Since that's the case, let's fight them openly and honestly.”

Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan, and Lü Yan exchanged glances and nodded, gritting their teeth. Indeed, Sword Cometh Peak was clearly intent on venting their anger on Saint Genesis Peak and wouldn't let up easily.

Since the other side was showing no mercy, there was no need for them to be polite either.

Thus, Zhou Tai and the others turned and nodded firmly to the many Saint Genesis Peak disciples.

The next moment, streaks of Genesis Qi erupted. The Sword Cometh Peak disciples burst into angry shouts and curses, but it was all in vain. They were directly enveloped by streams of light and ejected from the Genesis Pool.

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept across the area. He looked at the exhilarated Saint Genesis Peak disciples and slowly said, “We have caused Sword Cometh Peak significant losses this time. Next, Sword Cometh Peak will likely mobilize all their forces to encircle and annihilate us.”

The disciples fell silent, but their eyes were fixed intently on Zhou Yuan.

“Are you afraid?” Zhou Yuan asked.

The disciples exchanged glances, then all grinned and said, “Saint Genesis Peak is already in a desperate situation; we have nothing to lose. At worst, we just forfeit this Genesis Pool Festival.”

They had finally come to a realization: rather than constantly yielding and getting nothing good in return, it was better to fight them with all their might. At the very least, they would show their spirit and let the other peaks know that even if Saint Genesis Peak was weak, it wouldn't be bullied without consequence!

Seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes. He then nodded.

“Since you’re not afraid, then this time, let’s truly clash with Sword Cometh Peak…”

***

On the large island where Sword Cometh Peak was located.

When Baili Che saw the hundred or so disciples who had fled back in disarray, he couldn't help but stare in shock. Then, fury erupted in his eyes as he thundered, “What happened to you? Where’s Zhong Yun?!”

“Chief, it was Zhou Yuan,” a disciple cried out. “Senior Brother Zhong Yun was also injured by him, and all the other disciples were eliminated!”

Baili Che's face turned ashen. He punched out, causing a nearby boulder to explode. Losing hundreds of disciples in an instant was undeniably a devastating blow!

“What was Zhong Yun thinking?!” Baili Che fumed. “I only told him to keep an eye on Saint Genesis Peak; how dared he approach so carelessly?! Even though Saint Genesis Peak was weak, it had Yao Yao, Zhou Yuan, and that mysterious little beast. How dared Zhong Yun, with his mere thousand people, do such a thing?”

“Zhou Yuan and Yao Yao hadn't appeared for several days,” the disciple replied, “so Senior Brother Zhong Yun suspected something was wrong and risked investigating. Now, it seems it was all Zhou Yuan's scheme!”

Baili Che's eyes darkened. “This Zhou Yuan is truly ruthless!” he said.

Eliminating Sword Cometh Peak disciples without hesitation, this clearly meant a complete severance of relations.

At this time, many other Sword Cometh Peak disciples gathered around, having evidently heard the news, and they instantly erupted in indignation.

“How audacious of that Zhou Yuan!” they shouted. “Saint Genesis Peak is too arrogant! They even dared to eliminate our Sword Cometh Peak disciples! We must teach them a harsh lesson! Yes, we can't tolerate them anymore!”

The Sword Cometh Peak disciples were furious. For years, Sword Cometh Peak had been at the peak of its power in the Cangxuan Sect, fostering strong personalities among its disciples. Now, seeing even Saint Genesis Peak daring to step all over them was naturally unbearable.

The disciples who had fled back gnashed their teeth and added, “And that Zhou Yuan even made us bring back a message, saying that Saint Genesis Peak, from now on, is declaring war on Sword Cometh Peak!”

Upon hearing this, all the Sword Cometh Peak disciples were so infuriated they burst out laughing.

A mere Saint Genesis Peak, with a few hundred disciples, dared to actively declare war on their Sword Cometh Peak. It was an absolute joke.

Baili Che also laughed, enraged, and said grimly, “This Chief Zhou Yuan truly doesn't know what's good for him.”

“I originally intended to let Saint Genesis Peak linger for a bit longer,” he continued. “But now it seems he doesn't appreciate civility. In that case, don't blame Sword Cometh Peak for showing them no mercy!”

He took a deep breath, his eyes sharp.

“Immediately send out a signal, notify the two Holy Sons and the other teams hunting for Origin Marrow outside.”

“Since Saint Genesis Peak dares to declare war, then…”

“Let's just make them all get out of the Genesis Pool!”

By the end of his words, Baili Che's voice was filled with a chilling killing intent.

(Two chapters today.)