Chapter 523: General Against General

The seemingly boundless sea was now churning with monstrous waves. Countless water beasts roared in from all directions, crashing into the Misty Heaven Barrier and colliding with the numerous Sword Cometh Peak disciples trapped within.

This sudden turn of events sent all Sword Cometh Peak disciples into a panic. Upon the first impact, many of them had their protective talismans shattered, immediately eliminating them from the competition.

Such a drastic change startled everyone watching.

No one had anticipated such a sudden swarm of water beasts...

Once these water beasts surged into the Misty Heaven Barrier, the barrier, which had no offensive capability, instantly became incredibly lethal.

The Sword Cometh Peak disciples suffered heavy losses in a very short span of time.

"How is this possible..." In mid-air, Baili Che watched the scene with an ashen face, as Sword Cometh Peak disciples continuously transformed into beams of light shooting skyward, the clear sign of their elimination.

"How could you possibly have lured so many water beasts?!" Baili Che's eyes were bloodshot as he glared intensely at Zhou Yuan, his voice icy.

They had initially believed that the barrier set up by Zhou Yuan and his companions merely possessed the power to trap. Who could have imagined that so many water beasts would appear in the blink of an eye?

This was clearly no coincidence!

Coupled with Zhou Yuan's earlier confidence, it was evident that this was his doing.

Yet, Baili Che simply couldn't fathom what method Zhou Yuan had used to draw in so many water beasts...

He wasn't alone; even the disciples from Saint Genesis Peak wore expressions of disbelief, their gazes at Zhou Yuan filled with astonishment.

"Asking these questions now is irrelevant."

Beside them, Kong Sheng's voice, tinged with a chilling coldness, slowly emerged. The first Holy Son of Sword Cometh Peak now fixed his gaze on Zhou Yuan, as sharp as a blade.

"I truly underestimated you..."

"I never imagined that the two of you alone could force my Sword Cometh Peak into such a desperate situation!"

This current predicament was clearly the work of Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao. The other Saint Genesis Peak disciples were mere spectators, nothing to fear.

Zhou Yuan's expression was calm. "This situation was forced upon us by you," he stated.

Had Sword Cometh Peak not been so relentlessly aggressive, he naturally wouldn't have gone to such lengths to deal with them. Wouldn't it have been better to conserve that energy and gather Genesis Marrow earlier?

Kong Sheng gave a noncommittal response. "Given the current circumstances, it's impossible for us to make you willingly open the barrier, isn't it?" he remarked.

"Senior Brother Kong Sheng, there's no need to say such things anymore, is there?" Zhou Yuan said softly.

Since they had already been pushed to this point, there was naturally no reason to retreat further.

He didn't believe that if he conceded, Sword Cometh Peak would reciprocate.

Kong Sheng nodded slowly. "In that case... we'll have to resort to our final measure."

His handsome face devoid of emotion, he took a step forward. In that instant, violent and sharp Genesis Qi, like a colossal pillar of smoke, surged skyward from above his head.

The Genesis Qi swirled, raging like a storm.

A heart-pounding pressure slowly emanated from him.

That oppressive aura caused many Saint Genesis Peak disciples to visibly blanch, compelling them to retreat several steps, a trace of fear flickering across their faces.

Clearly, the prestige of this Holy Son, who ranked among the top three in the Cangxuan Sect, was enough to inspire awe.

"If we eliminate you, this barrier will naturally be broken." In Kong Sheng's eyes, Genesis Qi pulsed like tangible light, and sword aura surged. Anyone who met his gaze felt a sharp sting in their eyes.

Zhou Yuan's gaze also slightly narrowed. Kong Sheng's strength was indeed extraordinary.

Just the oppressive Genesis Qi alone caused his entire body to prickle. This second Holy Son of the Cangxuan Sect, surpassed only by Chu Qing, truly lived up to his reputation.

Clearly, with the situation having escalated to this point, Kong Sheng knew it was time for them to make their move.

Only by defeating Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao could they break the barrier and rescue the other Sword Cometh Peak disciples.

Although Sword Cometh Peak had undoubtedly lost face this time, as a Holy Son, he still had to attempt to salvage the situation.

"Oh? Eliminate us? Are you certain you possess that ability?"

As Zhou Yuan focused on resisting the Genesis Qi pressure emanating from Kong Sheng, a voice as clear and cool as a mountain spring drifted from behind him.

Yaoyao stepped forward with graceful strides, her smooth forehead shimmering. Potent Spirit energy emanated from her, invisible and intangible, yet it felt like a gentle breeze, gradually neutralizing the oppressive Genesis Qi.

With a grip of her jade-like hand, a jade-green Genesis Rune Brush materialized. Her bright eyes, sharp and cold, fixed on Kong Sheng.

Kong Sheng's gaze also fell upon Yaoyao, and his expression grew more serious for the first time. Clearly, he approached her with a cautious mindset.

"So, Junior Sister Yaoyao..."

"To be honest, I've long wanted to personally experience your Genesis Rune attainments."

Kong Sheng's eyes sharpened, and his hand gripped the sword at his waist.

"And me!"

Zhao Zhu snorted coldly and stepped forward. The Genesis Qi pressure erupting from his body, though slightly less potent than Kong Sheng's, was equally formidable.

As Zhao Zhu stepped out, a deafening beast roar suddenly echoed. Tun Tun's adorably miniature body next to him suddenly swelled, and amidst surging light, a mysterious colossal beast covered in golden scales appeared in the air above.

A wave of ferocious power swept forth, drawing numerous fearful gazes.

Tun Tun shook its head, its dark golden beast eyes locking onto Zhao Zhu.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhu's face darkened slightly. He let out a cold snort, recalling how Tun Tun had caught him off guard and injured him last time. This time, he intended to properly teach the little beast a lesson.

"It seems it will ultimately come down to a clash of generals."

Baili Che stared at Zhou Yuan and said plainly, "Zhou Yuan, this must be the situation you wanted, isn't it?"

Overall, Sword Cometh Peak held a distinct advantage, and Zhou Yuan's elaborate setup of this barrier was clearly an attempt to mitigate that superiority.

Now, the apparent strengths of both sides had reached a point of equilibrium.

This was clearly Zhou Yuan's ultimate objective.

"My opponent must be you, right?" Baili Che's eyes narrowed as he scrutinized Zhou Yuan, then he let out a cold sneer. "But I'm afraid you've miscalculated one thing..." he said.

"Do you truly believe you're my match?!"

He stepped forward, and formidable Genesis Qi erupted from him. Its intensity, though not quite matching that of Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu, the two Holy Sons, was significantly stronger than Yuan Hong's earlier display.

He subtly showed signs of being on the verge of breaking through to the Ninth Heaven!

At this very moment, the three strongest disciples of Sword Cometh Peak finally began to truly reveal their formidable power.

Behind them, the elite Sword Cometh Peak disciples who had broken free were also galvanized, their eyes sharp as streams of Genesis Qi surged skyward.

Zhou Yuan looked at the high-spirited Sword Cometh Peak disciples, his expression gradually becoming solemn. He clenched his hand, and the Heavenly Yuan Brush materialized.

"The remaining Sword Cometh Peak disciples are up to you," he said, looking at Zhou Tai, Lu Yan, and the others.

They all nodded in understanding. They knew that Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao had painstakingly managed to narrow the gap between the two sides to its current state. If they failed to rise to the occasion now, there would truly be no other options.

Zhou Yuan's gaze shifted to Baili Che. The next moment, golden Genesis Qi, like a pillar of light, roared upward from his crown. Within the golden glow, a colossal python seemed to hiss.

His robes flapped vigorously as he raised the tip of his brush, slowly pointing it at Baili Che.

"Chief Baili, whether I am your match or not, won't we find out after a battle?"