Chapter 670: Seizing the Holy War

Violent Genesis Qi erupted from Zhou Yuan's body, indicating the turmoil in his heart.

However, the eruption of Genesis Qi didn't last long. Zhou Yuan's gaze gradually calmed, and the Genesis Qi also began to recede, for he had long anticipated this day.

"Two years have passed. Is King Wu finally going to make his move?"

Zhou Yuan's eyes were as sharp as blades. This timing, for him, wasn't necessarily a bad thing; he had originally thought it would happen even sooner.

In the past two years, Zhou Yuan, who was a Heaven Gate stage youth when he left Great Zhou, has ascended to the pinnacle of the younger generation on Saint Continent.

It seems he should return to Great Zhou.

Great Wu is powerful, and King Wu is a Divine Dwelling stage expert. On Great Zhou's side, no one can match him. In a clash between dynasties like this, a Divine Dwelling stage expert can play a decisive role.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and looked up at Sect Master Qingyang.

"You intend to go back?" Sect Master Qingyang asked.

Zhou Yuan nodded and said in a deep voice, "Sect Master, I came to Cangxuan Sect to cultivate precisely to avenge Great Zhou. At this moment, I cannot but return."

Sect Master Qingyang nodded slightly and said, "This is a feud between your dynasties. Naturally, I will not stop you."

"However... do not be impatient. Great Wu's invasion of Great Zhou may seem like merely a dispute between two dynasties, but you are now a disciple of Cangxuan Sect, and Wu Huang is a disciple of Saint Palace."

"It's highly likely that Great Wu's timing for this attack has the Saint Palace Master's backing."

Zhou Yuan was startled by this and frowned, asking, "I have no entanglement with the Saint Palace Master. Given his status, would he even care about a feud between two minor dynasties?"

The Saint Palace Master is one of the most powerful beings in the entire Cangxuan Heaven. To put it bluntly, in his eyes, both Great Zhou and Great Wu are probably less than ants.

Great Wu, with a Divine Dwelling stage King Wu, could suppress Great Zhou for many years. But what is the Divine Dwelling stage in Saint Palace? It doesn't even meet the threshold for an elder.

Such a trivial matter, normally, the Saint Palace Master would probably consider even a glance at it a waste of time.

Sect Master Qingyang's eyes were profound as he said faintly, "If you were just an ordinary disciple of Cangxuan Sect, perhaps this matter would indeed be trivial. However, you are now renowned and one of the most outstanding disciples of Cangxuan Sect. Furthermore, in the Mystic Grotto-Heaven, you caused Saint Palace to suffer a great loss. It's not impossible for the Saint Palace Master to want to reclaim some prestige and manipulate things in this matter."

"Moreover, according to Cangxuan Sect's intelligence, there indeed seem to be some unusual movements from Saint Palace."

Zhou Yuan's expression turned grim. If that were truly the case, then the conflict between Great Wu and Great Zhou would instead become a game between two behemoths, Saint Palace and Cangxuan Sect.

This would indeed be quite troublesome.

"You don't need to worry about this matter either," Sect Master Qingyang said slowly. "All major sects have a rule that any feuds involving their disciples' families are to be resolved by the disciples themselves, and the sects cannot interfere."

"If Saint Palace breaks the rules now, Cangxuan Sect will absolutely not stand by idly."

In the Mystic Grotto-Heaven, Zhou Yuan had killed so many Saint Sons of Saint Palace for the sake of Cangxuan Sect, causing Saint Palace to lose immense face. Therefore, if Cangxuan Sect were not to support Zhou Yuan at this moment, it would be truly disheartening.

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion, because only with Cangxuan Sect's unwavering support, acting as his powerful backing, could he possibly contend with Saint Palace.

Otherwise, it would merely be like a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot, or an ant trying to shake a tree.

However, if Cangxuan Sect were to choose to directly confront Saint Palace, the repercussions would be immense. Therefore, if Sect Master Qingyang had not spoken, Zhou Yuan would have been quite apprehensive. After all, to contend with an opponent like Saint Palace for a single minor disciple, the gains would clearly not outweigh the costs.

"Thank you, Sect Master." Zhou Yuan cupped his fists and bowed deeply.

Sect Master Qingyang smiled and said gently, "Little fellow, don't think too much. You just need to remember that you are a disciple who has put your life on the line for Cangxuan Sect. Therefore, Cangxuan Sect will absolutely not stand by idly when you face hardship because of this."

"Though Saint Palace is strong, Cangxuan Sect is not to be trifled with. As long as Saint Palace Master Shengyuan dares to break the rules, then Cangxuan Sect will dare to risk everything to bring down his Saint Palace, and see who ultimately profits."

Sect Master Qingyang's voice was gentle and unhurried, giving him a mild and refined appearance. Yet, beneath that understated tone, there was a hidden chill, like thunder rumbling subtly within gathering storm clouds.

Chu Qing, Li Qingchan, Kong Sheng, and the other Saint Sons all gazed at Sect Master Qingyang with astonishment. It was clear that this was the first time they had seen their usually smiling and gentle Sect Master in such a manner.

Beside them, Peak Master Lianyi, with a smile on her pretty face, looked at Sect Master Qingyang and said, "Senior Brother, I haven't seen you like this in many years. Back then, you were the most domineering among us siblings, but after becoming Sect Master, you've become like an old softie, no fun at all."

Peak Master Lingjun said, "Senior Brother Sect Master is the head of the sect and has many concerns. Naturally, he cannot be as unrestrained as before."

"What do you know?" Peak Master Lianyi swept a cold gaze at Peak Master Lingjun and snorted.

Peak Master Lingjun paused, then could only shake his head helplessly. Over the years, he had grown accustomed to Peak Master Lianyi's constant jabs at him.

Sect Master Qingyang waved his hand and said to Zhou Yuan, "You only need to concern yourself with the conflict between your Great Zhou and Great Wu. Don't worry about anything else. I will personally confront Saint Palace Master Shengyuan and see what his true intentions are."