Chapter 646: Third Ring

On the majestic Seventh Peak, countless eyes converged on the two battlefields that had already erupted. Although fierce battles were also breaking out on the other six peaks at this moment, it was clear that only the Seventh Peak truly captured everyone's attention.

The initial clashes involving Jiang Taishen and Chu Qing went without saying. Next, the confrontation between Yaoyao and Zhantai Qing also became a major highlight.

Both women possessed exceptional beauty and temperament, so their battle naturally drew attention.

However, among the various sects, Zhantai Qing's reputation clearly surpassed Yaoyao's. After all, Zhantai Qing ranked third on the Saint Son Roll, trailing only Jiang Taishen and Chu Qing.

Therefore, at first, some observers, drawn by Yaoyao's beauty, felt a degree of sympathy for her. However, this sympathy gradually vanished as the two women engaged in battle.

They discovered that although Yaoyao's Genesis Qi was weak, her spirit power was incredibly formidable. Even against a formidable opponent like Zhantai Qing, she showed no signs of being at a disadvantage; in fact, she seemed to handle it with ease.

Only then did they realize that the Cangxuan Sect had hidden such a powerful individual.

"Now that Jiang Taishen, Chu Qing, Yaoyao, and Zhantai Qing have all engaged, only Jin Chanzi and Zhou Yuan remain."

"It seems the Cangxuan Sect intends to pit Zhou Yuan against Jin Chanzi."

"This decision is likely the worst of the Cangxuan Sect's three rounds. Although Zhou Yuan performed well enough to be named a Saint Son, it's unfortunate that he's facing Jin Chanzi."

"Indeed, Jin Chanzi ranks fifth on the Saint Son Roll. If it were Kong Sheng, perhaps he could contend with him, but sending Zhou Yuan now seems like asking for trouble."

"Among the three rounds, if Zhou Yuan is defeated, it might trigger a chain reaction. At that point, the Cangxuan Sect's struggle against the Sacred Palace will face a major defeat."

Numerous whispers exchanged opinions. The Cangxuan Sect's first two rounds, with Chu Qing and Yaoyao, currently seemed quite good, at least not at a disadvantage.

However, Zhou Yuan's situation was the most uncertain.

Evidently, few people were optimistic about Zhou Yuan.

Zuoqiu Qingyu, Lvluo, and others cast worried glances at the two figures continuing onward on the last majestic peak. Although they had some faith in Zhou Yuan, they also understood Jin Chanzi's power. Even though Jin Chanzi's ranking was lower than Jiang Taishen's and Zhantai Qing's, he was still one of the Sacred Palace's three top Saint Sons among the younger generation.

Other Saint Sons of the Sacred Palace could only be subservient in Jin Chanzi's presence.

Therefore, anyone who genuinely believed Jin Chanzi would be easier to deal with was simply too naive.

From the Cangxuan Sect's side, some disciples looked at the Seventh Peak and asked Gu Hongyi, who was in front of them: "Can Senior Brother Zhou Yuan defeat Jin Chanzi?"

Gu Hongyi didn't know how to answer either. She looked at Tang Muxin, Jin Zhang, and the other chief disciples nearby. They exchanged glances, and in the end, shook their heads with bitter smiles.

Even ordinary Saint Sons were a tier above them, and someone like Jin Chanzi was at the peak among Saint Sons; they simply couldn't fathom his power.

"Since Zhou Yuan is going to act, he must have some confidence. Moreover, even if he's not Jin Chanzi's match, as long as he can stall him, perhaps Senior Brother Chu Qing and Yaoyao will be able to decide their fights." Tang Muxin could only offer such words of comfort to the group.

However, the other disciples weren't foolish. They naturally heard the uncertainty in Tang Muxin's words, and all sighed inwardly, then looked up at the majestic peak with worried expressions.

"Jin Chanzi has reached the peak!" Suddenly, Tang Muxin's pretty face changed slightly.

Gu Hongyi, Jin Zhang, and the others' eyes also narrowed. They took a deep breath, knowing that once Jin Chanzi reached the summit, he would inevitably deal with Zhou Yuan, who was following him, first.

The battle of the third round was finally about to begin.

Zhou Yuan lightly pushed off the top of a tree with his toes, his figure soaring straight up like a giant roc, piercing through a patch of clouds and mist. Finally, he found his vision suddenly widening before him.

The peak was extremely vast, shrouded in mist, like a celestial realm.

Zhou Yuan landed on a rock. His gaze immediately went to the deepest part, where a massive jade wall stood silently, shimmering with a mysterious and ancient glow.

Zhou Yuan gazed at the jade wall, a fiery glint flashing deep in his eyes. He could sense that the third Saint Rune was within this very jade wall!

After a few breaths, Zhou Yuan forced his gaze away, stopping it on the figure not far off, whose back was turned to him.

At this moment, Jin Chanzi was also gazing at the jade wall, standing with his hands behind his back.

"I didn't expect you would actually dare to follow," Jin Chanzi said, his voice indifferent, without turning around.

Zhou Yuan lightly tilted his head and said, "There are quite a few scores I haven't settled with you yet. If you hide back in the Sacred Palace later, it'd be quite troublesome for me to get my revenge."

Jin Chanzi slowly turned around, his golden vertical pupils staring coldly at Zhou Yuan. A cruel smile appeared on his lips: "It seems defeating two of my Sacred Palace Saint Sons has given you a lot of confidence. You didn't seem to have this much guts to speak to me outside the Great Xuan Mountain Range."

Zhou Yuan smiled: "Back then, I really wasn't sure I could kill you. But now, I should be able to."

Jin Chanzi shook his head, clearly dismissing Zhou Yuan's words as madness. He said indifferently, "There's no need for this nonsense, Zhou Yuan. If you sever your own arms now, I won't hold the deaths of those two Saint Sons against you. I have orders from above to bring you back to the Sacred Palace, dead or alive. But if you're sensible, I can spare your life."

Zhou Yuan's eyes flickered, then he chuckled: "Save your childish attempts at provocation. Besides... I don't intend to let you leave here alive."

By the end of his words, a fierce glint had appeared in Zhou Yuan's eyes.

He already knew that it was Jin Chanzi's idea to scheme against Yaoyao earlier, and that the poisonous gas in Soul Suppression Mountain also originated from him. Therefore, he harbored an intense, unquenchable killing intent towards this person.

Jin Chanzi, today, must die!

Jin Chanzi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he bared his stark white teeth in a grin.

Jin Chanzi stomped his foot violently. The next moment, overwhelming emerald-green Genesis Qi erupted from his body, its radiance illuminating the void, forming Genesis Qi constellations.

Among these constellations, eighty-three thousand Genesis Qi stars glittered with overwhelming light.

A powerful and violent Genesis Qi pressure swept out from the peak at this moment, accompanied by Jin Chanzi's grim words, filled with intense killing intent.

"I'd like to see how much of your pathetic confidence remains once I've trampled you underfoot!"