Chapter 671: The Highest Glory

Zhou Yuan’s clear voice echoed continuously throughout every corner of the Cangxuan Sect, while countless disciples of the sect looked in the direction of the voice, their faces filled with shock.

Within the entire sect, only Zhou Yuan’s voice could be heard; everything else was utterly silent.

The silence lasted for a good while, and then a tumultuous uproar erupted, almost turning the entire Cangxuan Sect upside down.

"My heavens, what did I just hear?!""Holy Son Zhou Yuan is actually going to initiate the Sacred Battle! And he's challenging the Holy Sons of all six other peaks at once!""What incredible courage!"

"Even Senior Brother Chu Qing couldn't defeat the other six peaks in a single Sacred Battle!""It's not just Senior Brother Chu Qing; no disciple in the history of our Cangxuan Sect has ever achieved this!""Indeed, the Sacred Battle is too difficult. Each peak's Holy Son, when fighting within their own peak, receives a power boost from their peak's Genesis Qi. Their strength increases significantly, and as fellow Holy Sons, who could easily overcome that?"

"However, if Holy Son Zhou Yuan truly succeeds, then this will be a grand event for our Cangxuan Sect. To witness it would truly be an eye-opener."

The entire Cangxuan Sect was now abuzz with excitement. Countless disciples discussed animatedly, their expressions somewhat agitated, as such a significant event was truly rare.

In front of the deliberation hall, the faces of Chu Qing, Li Qingchan, and Kong Sheng became solemn. In the Cangxuan Sect, the Sacred Battle was a very serious matter.

According to the rules, if someone issued a challenge, the Holy Sons of the respective peaks could not refuse.

The Holy Sons exchanged glances, then nodded, stating in a deep voice, "Since Holy Son Zhou Yuan possesses such courage, we naturally cannot decline. We will meet him with our full strength in our respective peaks."

Zhou Yuan clasped his hands again. His current strength had reached the peak of the Ninth Heaven of the Alpha Origin Stage, and as he would soon return to the Great Zhou Dynasty, he was bound to face arduous battles. Therefore, he had to maximize his combat power.

Currently, apart from the Grand Mysterious Saint Spirit Art, the other Genesis Arts he possessed were of somewhat low grade. For instance, the Vanishing Art, a movement technique he had practiced when he was in the outer mountains, no longer produced the astonishing effects it once did when he used it now.

The main reason was that as his opponents grew stronger, the Genesis Arts they practiced were also of a high grade, which consequently diminished the effectiveness of lower-grade Genesis Arts like the Vanishing Art.

Therefore, Zhou Yuan needed higher-grade Genesis Arts.

Within the Cangxuan Sect, the Cangxuan Seven Arts were the most renowned. Zhou Yuan had long set his sights on them, but back then, his strength was insufficient, making it impossible for him to acquire them from the Holy Sons of various peaks through the Sacred Battle. Thus, he had suppressed this ambition until now...

Now that he had reached the peak of the Ninth Heaven, if it came down to a one-on-one fight, even Chu Qing among all the Cangxuan Sect's Holy Sons might no longer be his match.

He was now qualified.

Nearby, Grand Elder Qing Yang observed the scene and did not intervene, merely stating, "Zhou Yuan, the Sacred Battle is not easy. The opponent will have a geographical advantage, their strength will be augmented, and victory will not be simple."

"This disciple understands and will go all out," Zhou Yuan replied.

Grand Elder Qing Yang looked at Chu Qing and the others, instructing, "You all should return to your respective peaks and prepare now. Tomorrow, Zhou Yuan will challenge each peak in succession."

Chu Qing and the others acknowledged his words, then cast a complex glance at Zhou Yuan before turning to leave.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan bowed to Grand Elder Qing Yang, then also turned and returned to Saint Genesis Peak to prepare.

Watching their retreating figures, Grand Elder Qing Yang sighed and chuckled, "Our Cangxuan Sect's disciples are not weaker than those of the Sacred Palace."

Peak Master Lianyuan asked, "Are you truly going to let Zhou Yuan challenge all six peaks?"

Grand Elder Qing Yang nodded. "Now that the Sacred Palace has produced Wu Huang, their prestige has significantly increased. If Zhou Yuan can truly initiate the Sacred Battle and acquire the six peak arts, it will be a first for our Cangxuan Sect. News of this will cause our sect's prestige to surge and also restore the confidence of our disciples."

"Their Sacred Palace has Wu Huang, and our Cangxuan Sect has Zhou Yuan..."

"If he truly succeeds, it would indeed be a grand event," Peak Master Lingjun commented, "However, I have some doubts about him being able to defeat all six."

He wasn't specifically targeting Zhou Yuan; he was merely speaking candidly.

Although Zhou Yuan's strength had greatly increased, the other Holy Sons, especially the top-ranked Chu Qing, Kong Sheng, and Li Qingchan, would be formidable opponents if they utilized their geographical advantages.

Even Chu Qing had been stopped at this point in the past.

"Whether he succeeds or not, we shall see tomorrow."

Grand Elder Qing Yang smiled gently. He looked at the sect, which was still abuzz, and said, "To be honest, even I have some expectations for this. I have never witnessed such a grand event since becoming the Grand Elder."

The other Peak Masters also nodded slightly. A Sacred Battle where one person defeats all six and gathers the Cangxuan Seven Arts was something they had never encountered in their many years.

Over the past centuries, numerous prodigies had emerged from their peaks, yet even so, none had managed to accomplish this feat. This highlighted the immense difficulty of the Sacred Battle. For a moment, even their seasoned dispositions became curious about how Zhou Yuan would perform tomorrow.

Upon Zhou Yuan's return to Saint Genesis Peak, the disciples there erupted into a frenzy of excitement. Countless individuals gathered in front of his cave dwelling, their clamor almost overturning the entire structure.

Eventually, Yaoyao grew impatient with the noise and sent Tuntun out. A single roar from the beast finally dispersed the overly excited disciples.

However, even after they scattered, the entire Saint Genesis Peak remained filled with an exhilarating buzz.

After all, this matter held immense significance for Saint Genesis Peak. For years, the peak had been in decline, but who could have foreseen such a dramatic turn of events? Not only had they reopened their gates, but they also now had a true Holy Son.

If Zhou Yuan could truly win tomorrow's Sacred Battle, then from now on, the disciples of Saint Genesis Peak would likely walk with a newfound sense of pride within the sect.

For Saint Genesis Peak, this was a unique and monumental honor.

Tonight, no one on Saint Genesis Peak was destined to sleep.

Of course, it wasn't just Saint Genesis Peak; the disciples of the other six peaks were also likely a mix of nervous and excited. Such a grand event was indeed rare, but if Zhou Yuan truly won and took the six arts from their peaks, it would undoubtedly cause them to lose face.

Thus, in this state of conflicted emotions, many disciples found themselves unable to focus on cultivation.

And so, the fervent night quietly passed.

As dawn broke on the second day, countless disciples throughout the Cangxuan Sect opened their red-rimmed eyes, gazing intently towards Saint Genesis Peak.

Meanwhile, deep within a cave dwelling on Saint Genesis Peak, Zhou Yuan, who had been sitting in meditation, also opened his eyes.

He looked at Yaoyao, who stood gracefully before him, and offered a slight smile. Without another word, he rose directly and strode out, his robes billowing as powerful confidence emanated from him.

Today, the young disciples of this generation in the Cangxuan Sect would witness his path to the summit.

Two years ago, when he first arrived at Saint Genesis Peak, he had heard about the Sacred Battle from Shen Taiyuan. At the time, he had regarded it merely as a story, and the Holy Sons within that narrative were figures he looked up to.

Now, two years later, he had become the protagonist of that story. The Holy Sons he once admired would stand before him, witnessing him claim the highest honor in the hearts of countless disciples within the Cangxuan Sect.