Chapter 735: Unexpected Change

When that wisp of Holy Flame was blown out by Zhou Yuan, the countless powerful experts in the world outside were all dumbfounded. Some even rubbed their eyes vigorously, suspecting they were hallucinating.

That was the Holy Flame!

Even figures like Chief Qing Yang, if their bodies were touched by it, would be reduced to nothingness.

Yet now, a young man in the Divine Dwelling realm had blown it out with a single breath?

It was simply unbelievable.

Chief Qing Yang, the White-Browed Elder, and others also watched the scene in shock, exchanging bewildered glances, equally confused and unable to comprehend.

Saint Palace Master Shengyuan's expression was similarly dazed. At that moment, even he began to doubt if the Holy Flame he had previously unleashed was fake.

As the entire world fell into an eerie silence, Zhou Yuan, standing beside the Genesis Saint Seal, raised his head, looking at Shengyuan with a faint smile. “I never thought that the person who only knew how to scheme like a rat from behind would now begin to touch upon the Saint Stage.”

Upon hearing this, Saint Palace Master Shengyuan froze. The next instant, his pupils constricted sharply, and a deep look of horror emerged on his usually composed face.

“Ancestor Cang Xuan?!” His voice grew sharp at that moment, revealing the turmoil in his heart.

Saint Palace Master Shengyuan stared at Zhou Yuan in shock. Although Zhou Yuan's appearance remained unchanged, Shengyuan could feel a heart-palpitating aura gradually emanating from within him. He was all too familiar with that aura. Back then, that aura had suppressed the entire Cangxuan Heaven like a god, and even he had only dared to scheme in the shadows, never openly showing the slightest ambition.

His sharp voice spread, and instantly, it sent shivers down the spines of the top experts from all sides. Numerous gazes turned towards them in shock. Those gazes were filled with deep reverence.

Even seasoned experts like Heavenly Sword Venerable had slight changes in their expressions, their eyes showing reverence. All the top experts present had lived in the shadow of the previous Heaven Master of Cangxuan Heaven.

“Master?” Chief Qing Yang and the others were also stunned.

Peak Master Lei Jun's body also trembled, and his usually indifferent face showed changing expressions.

Amidst the countless shocked and awestruck gazes, Ancestor Cang Xuan stared at Saint Palace Master Shengyuan and said, “Shengyuan, it has been a long time.”

Saint Palace Master Shengyuan's face turned ashen. Almost by reflex, he turned and fled, appearing high in the sky in a flash.

“Shengyuan, why are you running?! He’s merely a wisp of remnant soul right now, only daring to appear by borrowing Zhou Yuan’s body! You, on the other hand, are a dignified Saint!” Just then, an angry shout suddenly rang out.

“Lei Jun, you!” Chief Qing Yang and the others glared furiously at the speaker.

Lei Jun remained expressionless, merely staring at Saint Palace Master Shengyuan. If the latter fled now, their entire scheme would have utterly failed.

Lei Jun’s furious shout snapped Shengyuan back to his senses, and his face immediately flushed. In the past, he had been far too wary of Ancestor Cang Xuan, which was why he had lost his composure when he discovered the Ancestor’s reappearance.

The corner of Saint Palace Master Shengyuan’s mouth twitched slightly. The previous scene, witnessed by various factions, had likely already provoked countless hidden jeers. A dignified Saint Palace Master, now in the Saint Stage, didn’t even have the courage to fight Ancestor Cang Xuan, and his first reaction was to flee?

Saint Palace Master Shengyuan took a deep breath. He was not an ordinary person after all. Suppressing the shame and anger in his heart, he cast a grim look at Ancestor Cang Xuan, who had a half-smile on his face.

“So, when you perished back then, a remnant soul of yours hid inside the Genesis Saint Seal.”

“But now, you probably don’t even count as a remnant soul; at most, you are just some lingering power, sustained until now by borrowing the Genesis Saint Seal.” After calming down, Saint Palace Master Shengyuan assessed “Zhou Yuan” at that moment.

Upon discerning the true nature of “Ancestor Cang Xuan” at that moment, his tense body relaxed slightly.

Amidst the countless awestruck gazes, Ancestor Cang Xuan slowly ascended, stepping out of the void space and arriving above the Dark Abyss.

“Your eyesight has improved somewhat, but this power should be enough to stop you from seizing the Genesis Saint Seal.”

“Zhou Yuan” chuckled faintly, then turned his head, looking at Chief Qing Yang and the others. He sighed softly and said, “Qing Yang, I never imagined that we, master and disciples, would meet again today.”

Chief Qing Yang, the White-Browed Elder, Peak Master Hongya, Peak Master Ling Jun, and others all had red eyes as they stepped forward, immensely excited. They then hastily bowed deeply to “Zhou Yuan.”

Ancestor Cang Xuan chuckled, “I’m temporarily borrowing Zhou Yuan’s body, so this courtesy of yours will benefit him instead.”

Upon hearing this, Chief Qing Yang and the others didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. At a time like this, who would quibble over such a thing? Their master’s temperament truly hadn’t changed much over the years.

“Master.” Elder Xuan also rose into the sky at this moment, his aged face gazing at Ancestor Cang Xuan with excitement.

Ancestor Cang Xuan looked at these familiar faces, his eyes showing warmth. Then, his gaze shifted to Peak Master Lei Jun.

Peak Master Lei Jun remained expressionless, meeting his gaze.

“Lei Jun, you certainly surprised me,” Ancestor Cang Xuan said slowly.

Lei Jun said indifferently, “Didn’t you keep me by your side because you wanted me to look up to you?”

Ancestor Cang Xuan chuckled, “Is that what you think…? However, even when I perished, I suspected Qing Yang and the others, but I never suspected you.”

Lei Jun was silent for a moment, then said, “Is there any point in saying all this now?”

Ancestor Cang Xuan waved his hand. “I’m not saying this to make you repent or anything. Your deepest desire should be to bring me down. To have such ambition, you could be considered capable.”

“Ancestor, he used Lianyi, and now Lianyi has detonated her spirit! He must not be let off!” Peak Master Ling Jun said, a deep hatred welling up in his eyes.

Ancestor Cang Xuan said softly, “Today, my target is Shengyuan. As for Lei Jun, if you have the chance in the future, you don’t need to consider his relationship with me.”

Upon hearing this, Chief Qing Yang and the others understood. This meant that they were to deal with Lei Jun later.

“As for Lianyi...” He sighed softly, his eyes reflecting a complicated expression.

Ancestor Cang Xuan waved his sleeve. The Genesis Saint Seal in the void space suddenly trembled slightly, and a ray of light shot out, gradually descending before Ancestor Cang Xuan. The light coalesced, forming a crystal bead. Within the bead, a faint, ethereal shadow seemed to be sleeping.

“This is…” Peak Master Ling Jun stared at the shadowy figure inside the crystal bead, first stunned, then trembling as he asked, “Is this Lianyi’s spirit?”

“I can still borrow some power from the Genesis Saint Seal, and since she detonated her spirit right here, I was able to make the Genesis Saint Seal preserve a wisp of her spirit.”

“Ling Jun, keep it with you and nurture it constantly. One day, she will be revived,” Ancestor Cang Xuan said, extending his palm.

Peak Master Ling Jun carefully took the crystal bead, his body trembling violently at that moment. Tears even streamed down his sharp eyes. It was hard to imagine the grief and despair he felt at the moment Peak Master Lianyi detonated her spirit. And now, Ancestor Cang Xuan had once again given him a glimmer of hope.

“Thank you, Ancestor,” Ling Jun said, his voice hoarse.

Ancestor Cang Xuan gently shook his head, then his gaze turned to the Spirit Purging Diagram high in the sky. Yao Yao, inside the diagram, had clearly sensed Ancestor Cang Xuan’s presence. She hesitated slightly, and the seals continuously cracking between her smooth brows finally began to stop at that moment. She knew that with Ancestor Cang Xuan’s appearance, Zhou Yuan should no longer be in danger.

The space around Yao Yao twisted slightly. Then, she took a lotus-like step, her figure piercing through space, finally escaping the Spirit Purging Diagram and appearing above the Dark Abyss.

Saint Palace Master Shengyuan saw Yao Yao emerge from the Spirit Purging Diagram, and his expression immediately changed slightly, a sense of vigilance rising in his eyes. He wasn’t afraid of facing Yao Yao or a lingering Ancestor Cang Xuan individually, but if the two of them joined forces, it would be quite unfavorable for him.

However, just as Saint Palace Master Shengyuan’s thoughts churned, Yao Yao’s expression suddenly changed. She raised her beautiful face, gazing intently into the endless void.

At the same time, Ancestor Cang Xuan’s expression also gradually turned grave, as he faintly sensed an indescribably terrifying power attempting to break through the boundary wall of Cangxuan Heaven. That power... Ancestor Cang Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. It was the Saint Race…

He cast a complex look at Yao Yao. In the end, was it still too late?