Chapter 648: Disadvantage

Violent deep yellow Genesis Qi collided fiercely with the grayish-white Genesis Qi. Shockwaves raged outwards, tearing apart the surrounding dense forest.

At the epicenter of the Genesis Qi clash were the figures of Chu Qing and Jiang Taishen.

Both men exuded a terrifyingly ferocious aura. As they made their moves, Genesis Qi surged, pressure permeated the air, and their destructive power was immense.

The intensity of their confrontation surpassed even that of Zhou Yuan's battle.

"Nether Saint Palm!"

Jiang Taishen shot into the sky, then brought a palm down. The grayish-white Genesis Qi transformed into a massive hand radiating an icy chill, slamming violently towards Chu Qing below.

Even before the palm print landed, the ground beneath had already begun to crumble.

Chu Qing looked up, his eyes sharp. Watching Jiang Taishen's attack, he stomped his foot. The long, needle-like strands of hair on his back suddenly swept out, forming a sharp cone.

"Barren Spike!"

Deep yellow Genesis Qi infused every strand of his black hair, making it look like a black spear that shot upwards, tearing through the air to collide with the descending giant palm.

Violent Genesis Qi erupted once more.

Both figures trembled, recoiled backwards, and then quickly stabilized themselves.

Jiang Taishen's white hair was already disheveled. They had exchanged hundreds of blows, yet no clear victor had emerged. Clearly, Chu Qing's strength was not to be underestimated.

"Chu Qing, your Desolate Ancient Qi has improved considerably," Jiang Taishen said indifferently.

"Your Nether Saint Bone Qi is not bad either," Chu Qing replied with a smile, though his eyes held no mirth, only sharpness.

Jiang Taishen looked up at the highest point of the massive peak and said faintly, "Unfortunately, your Zhou Yuan is no match for Jin Chanzi. It seems it won't be long before Jin Chanzi slays him."

He spoke casually, but his intention was malicious, aiming to destabilize Chu Qing's state of mind by mentioning Zhou Yuan's battle. In such a struggle, even a hint of impatience could reveal a weakness to be exploited.

Chu Qing's gaze lifted, fixed on the mountain peak, then returned. His handsome face was as calm as a deep pool. "Since Junior Brother Zhou Yuan joined the Cangxuan Sect, when has he not faced an opponent stronger than himself? Jiang Taishen, you don't understand him."

"Is that so?" Jiang Taishen scoffed, unconcerned. Perhaps to him, Zhou Yuan wasn't worth truly understanding.

"I hope you can still say that when he's beaten to death."

Unlike the earth-shattering commotion emanating from Chu Qing and Jiang Taishen's battle, the fight between Yao Yao and Zhan Taiqing on the mountainside seemed quieter. However, beneath that quietude, intense killing intent surged.

Yao Yao stood gracefully on a rock, a rich spiritual light flickering at her smooth brow. Not far away, Zhan Taiqing stood on a tree trunk, her pretty face now contorted with a hint of distortion.

She had previously been struck by a wisp of Soul Flame. If her internal Genesis Qi hadn't frantically blocked and dissolved it, her spirit would have been severely wounded. Even so, some heat had penetrated her spirit, causing intense burning pain.

That burning pain originated directly from her spirit, something an ordinary person would find impossible to bear.

"Damn woman!"

Zhan Taiqing gritted her teeth, her crimson eyes filled with malice fixed on Yao Yao. Around her, blood-red Genesis Qi continuously churned.

Although Yao Yao's Genesis Qi was faint, her Spirit power was astonishingly strong. The most troublesome aspect was her ability to condense wisps of Soul Flame, which Zhan Taiqing found incredibly hard to believe, as Soul Flame could only be refined once one's spirit reached the Transformation stage!

While the Soul Flame Yao Yao condensed wasn't in its complete form, it still posed a significant threat to someone like Zhan Taiqing, who hadn't yet entered the Divine Dwelling stage.

"Your little lover will probably be beaten to death very soon!" Zhan Taiqing sneered, suddenly remarking.

Her intention was identical to Jiang Taishen's.

However, Yao Yao didn't even lift her eyes at the sneer. She knew that Zhou Yuan's confrontation with Jin Chanzi would undoubtedly be a tough and brutal battle, but if anyone present had the most confidence in Zhou Yuan, it would undoubtedly be her.

She understood Zhou Yuan too well... Therefore, it was still unknown who would have the last laugh in the battle at the peak.

"I think you'd do better to concern yourself with when I'll beat you to death," Yao Yao said, her eyes slightly lowered, cold light gathering within them. She raised a jade-like hand, and countless boulders around her were lifted by Spirit power.

The next moment, propelled by her Spirit power, the boulders shot towards Zhan Taiqing in an overwhelming barrage.

Moreover, within some of these boulders, invisible wisps of flame seemed to quietly flicker.

On the peak, where countless eyes were fixed.

Jin Chanzi stood with his arms crossed, his gaze indifferent as he looked at the collapsing mountain wall. He smiled faintly, "Your physical body and spirit have both achieved minor success, which is commendable. But unfortunately, it's useless."

In Jin Chanzi's view, Zhou Yuan cultivating all three types of power simultaneously seemed rather absurd and laughable. With that time and energy, specializing in one aspect, like Yao Yao's spirit, could become so strong that even he would find it a headache.

"Boy, stop hiding there and making a fool of yourself. Now that this battle has begun, you have no chance to retreat," Jin Chanzi sneered. Although his previous attack had suppressed Zhou Yuan, the latter's physical body had achieved minor success, so he wouldn't die from it.

Of course, that was before. If the fight continued, whether he would die was another matter entirely.

At this thought, killing intent gleamed in Jin Chanzi's eyes.

However, after his words fell, the collapsing mountain wall remained silent, which made Jin Chanzi's sneer grow wider. "Turtling coward, have I shattered your courage?"

As his voice faded, emerald Genesis Qi roared out, forming a torrent that slammed directly into the collapsed section of the mountain wall.

The boulders rolling down from there were instantly shattered.

As the boulders exploded, a fist light suddenly burst forth, slamming into the Genesis Qi torrent. Instantly, shockwaves raged, shattering all nearby boulders.

The figure trembled slightly, then broke through the Genesis Qi torrent.

Jin Chanzi narrowed his eyes, observing Zhou Yuan standing amidst the rubble. A mysterious light projection enveloped his body, with two light wings extending from its back. Genesis Qi from heaven and earth continuously surged towards him, then flowed into Zhou Yuan's body through the mysterious light projection.

"Oh? If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Grand Xuan Sacred Spirit Art, one of the Cangxuan Sect's seven great arts?" Jin Chanzi said slowly.

"Heh, you're quite skilled indeed, to be able to master this art."

"What? Do you think mastering this Genesis Art can bridge the huge gap between us?" Jin Chanzi shook his head, gazing at Zhou Yuan with pity. "You're still so naive."

Zhou Yuan wiped a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression neutral as he glanced at Jin Chanzi. His voice was calm: "Jin Chanzi, you're celebrating too early."

He squatted down, extending his palm to gently touch the ground.

As Zhou Yuan's palm touched the ground, a mysterious Sacred Rune slowly emerged, and the earth immediately began to tremble.

Earth Saint Rune!

The real battle has only just begun!