Chapter 684: The Battle of Archrivals

Near the center of Holy City, as the two figures confronted each other, countless gazes from all directions converged on them within the city. Even in the sky above, space subtly rippled, as an unknown number of powerful senses pierced through from distant places, taking in the entire struggle below.

The clash between Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang had truly become the focal point of the Saint Continent.

Both were among the most formidable young talents in the Cangxuan Heaven. Wu Huang had defeated Jiang Taishen and now ranked first on the Saint Son Roll, his fame illustrious and awe-inspiring. Zhou Yuan, however, was no pushover; he had accomplished an unprecedented feat for the Cangxuan Sect by initiating the Sacred Battle for Inheritance and gathering seven techniques into one. Such achievements were equally dazzling and eye-catching.

Now that these two strongest young individuals in Cangxuan Heaven had met, who would have the last laugh? Countless people watched with curiosity for the outcome.

Of course, if judged purely by their individual strengths, their confrontation alone wouldn't attract the attention of so many powerful forces. However, everyone knew that this clash represented not just them, but also the two colossal entities behind them. Though it couldn't be perceived, it was likely that everyone knew even Grand Master Qingyang and Palace Master Shengyuan, two of the most significant figures in Cangxuan Heaven, were undoubtedly focused on this very spot.

"Thief?"

On the stone pillar, Wu Huang’s expression was playful. He stared at Zhou Yuan and chuckled softly, "Zhou Yuan, after all these years, are you still so naive?"

"Back then, the Sacred Dragon Qi was divided into three parts: one in me, one in Wu Yao, and one in Great Wu... If you wish to claim the title of Sacred Dragon Master, wait until you have truly gathered all the Sacred Dragon Qi. Otherwise, as I've said before, you are merely a vessel for the Sacred Dragon Qi."

Zhou Yuan's eyes slightly lowered, and he calmly stated, "What is mine, I will naturally reclaim, one by one, just as I reclaimed half of the Sacred Dragon Qi from you two years ago."

Wu Huang's eyes narrowed, a bloody aura rising within them. The surrounding temperature instantly grew colder. "Don't worry," he continued, "I will take back what I lost last time."

"I fear you won't just fail to retrieve it; you'll lose your life here as well, Wu Huang. Last time, I was careless and allowed your spirit to escape. This time, you won't be so lucky." Zhou Yuan smiled, his teeth gleaming with a chilling whiteness.

"What arrogance!" Wu Huang's eyes turned sinister. "I'd like to see what right you have to say such words!"

The moment his voice fell, blood-red Genesis Qi erupted from his body like a torrent. A dense, sanguine aura filled the heavens and earth, causing space to tremble slightly. Wu Huang clenched his hand, and the blood-red Genesis Qi condensed and swirled, instantly transforming into a giant blood-red python. With a hiss, it surged forward with a chilling, malevolent energy, striking at Zhou Yuan with lightning speed.

His single strike immediately revealed an astonishing depth of Genesis Qi; its power was likely no weaker than Zhou Yuan's 180,000 Genesis Qi stars!

Zhou Yuan watched the blood python roar towards him, sensing the powerful Genesis Qi it contained. His eyes narrowed slightly, then he sneered, "It seems the Saint Palace Master has been quite generous to you."

Wu Huang's physical body had originally been destroyed, so his cultivation should have slowed down over the past two years. Yet, his current strike was so powerful, making it clear how much effort the Saint Palace Master had invested in him during that time. "Your strength is merely a handout from others. While you were holed up in the Saint Palace for two years, I relied on myself, cultivating step by step!"

Golden Genesis Qi surged skyward from Zhou Yuan's body. As the Genesis Qi roared, it subtly seemed to transform into a golden python, though this python had dragon claws beneath its belly, giving it a fierce and imposing presence.

Boom!

The golden python formed from Genesis Qi shot forth, directly colliding with the blood python Genesis Qi with a thunderous impact. A violent Genesis Qi shockwave ripped through the area, instantly destroying some of the surrounding buildings. Despite the raging shockwave, both Zhou Yuan and Wu Huang remained motionless, not even a corner of their clothes fluttering.

Wu Huang's face was devoid of expression, and he stated indifferently, "I only know that the victor is king, and the loser is outlawed. Who cares how success is achieved? Once I kill you, I will naturally destroy your Great Zhou, sending them all to accompany you."

Both were openly hostile, their words sharp, clearly attempting to disrupt each other's composure, provoke anger, and seek an opening.

Zhou Yuan shook his head with a cold smile, devoid of any warmth. With his years of tempering, Wu Huang's words failed to provoke him; they only intensified the killing intent in his heart.

He stomped his foot abruptly. Golden Genesis Qi surged skyward. The next instant, golden light converged, transforming into thousands of golden torrents that roared down from the sky like meteors, overwhelmingly crashing towards Wu Huang's location.

Each golden torrent contained formidable Genesis Qi. An ordinary Saint Son facing such an assault would likely be utterly destroyed after taking only a few hits.

Within Holy City, countless onlookers watched this scene, all deeply moved. Such a level of Genesis Qi attack was likely rarely seen, even among those in the Alpha Origin stage.

Wu Huang looked up at the vast golden Genesis Qi torrent heading his way, a cold sneer playing on his lips. He said, "Such methods, when used against the useless Saint Sons of your Cangxuan Sect, might indeed be invincible. But before me, they are utterly useless."

He raised both palms, and blood-red Genesis Qi...