Chapter 611: Plan

Outside the Grand Xuan Mountain Range.

Whoosh!

Violent Genesis Qi gales raged, forming a massive, dense layer of wind that enveloped the mountain range, as if separating the inside from the outside into two distinct worlds.

On a mountaintop, disciples from the Cangxuan Sect, including Zhou Yuan, had gathered. Everyone looked at the Genesis Qi gales before them, their faces filled with apprehension. Under such an overwhelming force of nature, they felt their own insignificance.

"Soon, I will make the first move and tear open a path through the Genesis Qi gales," Chu Qing said, looking at the others. "Everyone must follow closely. I will protect from the front, and Junior Sister Yao Yao will protect from the rear."

Facing the Genesis Qi gales here, even Chu Qing's expression grew slightly solemn. This was because even with his strength, he could only tear open a small passage through the gales, and if he were to be swept into them, his chances of survival would be slim.

Seeing his expression, the others naturally understood the danger and nodded repeatedly.

To enter the Grand Xuan Mountain Range, only those with the power of a Saint Son could tear open a path through the Genesis Qi gales. Otherwise, even the chief disciples of the various sects would not dare to step inside.

Seeing this, Chu Qing did not delay. He stomped his foot, and a surge of profound Genesis Qi shot up from his head. It then directly surged into the gales. As the Genesis Qi whistled, the layer of Genesis Qi gales was gradually torn apart, forming a passage about several zhang wide.

"Let's go!"

Chu Qing took the lead, his figure gliding neither too quickly nor too slowly into the passage. Genesis Qi descended like a protective barrier, shielding the numerous disciples as they moved forward continuously. Yao Yao, meanwhile, was at the rear, her Spirit vibrating from her brow, her Spirit energy helping to stabilize the barrier.

Crackle!

As the disciples followed, the violent gales around them swept against the barrier, emitting a grating sound. Ripples rapidly spread across the barrier, its precarious state making many disciples tremble with fear.

Zhou Yuan also moved to the rear, accompanying Yao Yao. He observed the girl beside him; having not seen her for over a month, she seemed to have become even more aloof. At the Cangxuan Sect, Yao Yao only interacted with Zhou Yuan. Having been separated from him for this period, it was likely she had no interest in interacting with Chu Qing and the others.

She must have been a bit lonely during this time, he thought. After all, with her naturally detached demeanor, it was quite difficult for her to accept others. This made Zhou Yuan feel a pang of sympathy.

"What are you looking at?" Yao Yao's cool gaze turned to him at that moment.

Zhou Yuan chuckled, "Still mad?"

Yao Yao gave him an exasperated look, her beautiful face seeming to come alive at that moment. "You were careless yourself," she said, "Why would I be mad?" Only in front of Zhou Yuan would her detached demeanor change.

However, seeing Zhou Yuan scratching his head, Yao Yao found it hard to scold him further. She changed the subject, saying, "But, I heard your performance in the Profound Origin Heavenly Cave was quite good."

Zhou Yuan chuckled, "It was alright."

Yao Yao glanced at him, nodded slightly, and said, "Mm, Tun Tun has already defeated four Saint Sons in the Grand Xuan Mountain Range. Now, the Saint Sons of all sects are wary of it. If you want to catch up, you'll need to work harder."

The smile on Zhou Yuan's face immediately froze. Yao Yao's lips curved slightly at his expense.

Zhou Yuan shook his head helplessly, then said, "Speaking of Jin Chanzi, his killing intent towards me is very strong. If I'm not mistaken, it should be at the behest of the Saint Palace's higher-ups."

Yao Yao paused, her beautiful eyes narrowing as she met Zhou Yuan's gaze. Then they both said at the same time, "Is it because of... Wu Huang?"

In the Saint Remains Realm of the Cangmang Continent, Wu Huang's physical body was destroyed by him, but his Spirit escaped and was saved by the Saint Palace. With the Saint Palace's methods, it shouldn't be difficult to remold his physical body.

"I didn't expect the Saint Palace to go this far for Wu Huang," Zhou Yuan frowned. "If the Saint Palace were to interfere in his feud with Wu Huang, that would not be good news for me." After all, neither the Great Wu Dynasty nor their Great Zhou was significant in the eyes of the Saint Palace.

"The Saint Palace probably won't openly intervene in your feud, otherwise, they wouldn't have just instructed a Saint Son," Yao Yao mused, her voice soft. "At their level, the Saint Palace and the Cangxuan Sect keep each other in check. Even if the Saint Palace is slightly stronger right now, they probably don't want an all-out war with the Cangxuan Sect."

Zhou Yuan nodded gently and took a deep breath. "I've been at the Cangxuan Sect for almost two years now," he said. "I think once the Profound Origin Heavenly Cave closes, it might be time for me to find an opportunity to go back." His royal father was exhausting the Great Zhou's strength to contend with the Great Wu, buying him time. Perhaps, that time was nearing its limit. His royal father, mother, and the Great Zhou were all awaiting his return.

Yao Yao mused, "However, with your current strength, you still can't contend with the Divine Dwelling stage... If you plan to go back and settle your grudges after the Profound Origin Heavenly Cave, then..." She raised her beautiful face and looked towards the depths of the Grand Xuan Mountain Range. "Then you must obtain that great opportunity in the deepest part of this place."

"What exactly is in the depths of the Grand Xuan Mountain Range?" Zhou Yuan asked.

"It's not clear yet," Yao Yao said slowly. "This Grand Xuan Mountain Range has a naturally formed super barrier. Currently, the various sects are steadily advancing, destroying the barrier's nodes. But judging by the aura, where even six-colored treasure lands can only surround it on the periphery, what lies deep within must be extraordinary."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan's heart...