Chapter 768: Battle Commences

Beyond the massive stone platform, countless stunned gazes fell upon the slender figure appearing before Qiu Ling. The name Mo Yuan was known to virtually everyone throughout the Tianyuan Region.

Only thirty-eight individuals in the Divine Dwelling Stage within the Tianyuan Region were able to make it onto the Primal Chaos Heaven Divine Dwelling Ranking.

Mo Yuan was ranked thirty-sixth among them. Although he was near the bottom, no one dared to underestimate the significance of this ranking. After all, Divine Dwelling Stage experts in the Tianyuan Region were innumerable; those who managed to stand out were anything but ordinary.

The thirty-eight Divine Dwelling Stage experts on the list in the Tianyuan Region were all super prodigies meticulously cultivated by various top forces. In their eyes, a minor Xuanzhou would hardly merit a glance.

Therefore, when the various forces in Xuanzhou City saw Mo Yuan appear at this moment, they felt such shock.

It was well known that even though Mo Yuan was ranked thirty-sixth among Divine Dwelling Stage experts in the Tianyuan Region, his strength remained formidable. Over the years, he had killed at least ten late-stage Divine Dwelling experts with his Suppressing Abyss Rod. His combat record was truly formidable.

Therefore, at this moment, Mo Yuan was like a lion charging into a pack of wolves, directly disrupting the balance of power among Divine Dwelling Stage cultivators in minor Xuanzhou.

Facing this formidable figure renowned throughout the Tianyuan Region, even Yi Qiushui bit her red lip tightly, saying with difficulty, "I never imagined the esteemed Mo Yuan would condescend to participate in a regional governor competition here. What an honor for our minor Xuanzhou."

There was a hint of sarcasm in her words.

She looked ahead, observing the slender, monkey-like young figure. He held a dark iron rod in one hand, his eyes appearing languid—an expression of indifference and apathy towards weaker prey.

"Just an order from the sect."

Mo Yuan inserted his iron rod into the ground, glancing indifferently at Yi Qiushui. "Since I'm already here," he said, "there's no need for more pleasantries."

"If you don't have the guts to fight anymore, just concede."

"If you're unwilling to concede, then let's fight. However, I never hold back against an enemy, so if anyone unfortunately perishes by my rod today, don't blame me."

Amidst his calm words, a chilling ferocity emanated.

From the very beginning, his gaze had only paused on Yi Qiushui and Liu Zhixuan. As for Zhou Yuan and the other two late-stage Divine Dwelling experts, he didn't even glance at them.

Yi Qiushui and Liu Zhixuan's expressions grew solemn, while the other two late-stage Divine Dwelling experts showed clear fear, having long heard of Mo Yuan's dreaded reputation.

The entire scene was now under Mo Yuan's oppressive aura.

Among the Yi family members, Yi Qianji, Liu Tianying, and others also had displeased expressions. No one had expected the Qiu family to be able to invite Mo Yuan, which clearly must have been due to Qiu Ling's identity as a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Sect.

Liu Ming also bit her red lip tightly, her small face pale. Even though she had always been proud of her brother, she understood that facing a peak Divine Dwelling Stage expert like Mo Yuan, Liu Zhixuan had no chance of winning.

"This is simply bullying," she said dejectedly.

Around the stone platform, countless locals from minor Xuanzhou also felt a surge of indignation. However, they understood that the Qiu family wasn't violating any rules; bringing Mo Yuan here was simply a testament to their influence.

An invisible oppression enveloped the stone platform.

Zhou Yuan looked at the increasingly silent Yi Qiushui, then suddenly coughed lightly and said, "Whatever the outcome, we'll only know after we fight."

He clearly didn't want Yi Qiushui to lose her nerve at this moment, as that would mean the deal had failed, and he wouldn't get the Divine Dwelling Treasure Elixir.

Yi Qiushui's eyes fell on Zhou Yuan. He was smiling, his demeanor consistently calm and composed, seemingly unfazed by Mo Yuan's appearance.

Zhou Yuan's composure helped Yi Qiushui relax slightly. However, in her opinion, this was likely because Zhou Yuan didn't fully comprehend Mo Yuan's immense power and terror.

So, she softly said, "If our Yi family loses this time, it won't be your fault. I will still give you the Divine Dwelling Treasure Elixir, but the quantity might be less. I hope you can understand."

At the end, she showed a helpless smile.

Zhou Yuan smiled, shook his head, and said earnestly, "That won't do. A deal is a deal, so we can't lose this time."

Yi Qiushui chuckled softly, took a deep breath, and gradually regained her usual composure. Her gaze shifted to Mo Yuan, and she slowly said, "In that case, let us witness just how powerful the Suppressing Abyss Rod, listed on the Divine Dwelling Ranking, truly is."

Mo Yuan nodded lazily. His gaze lightly swept over Zhou Yuan. This mid-stage Divine Dwelling boy was quite composed, but was it out of ignorance, or did he possess some ability?

But what if he had ability? He was only in the mid-stage Divine Dwelling.

He turned to Qiu Ling and said, "I'll take on Yi Qiushui and Liu Zhixuan."

Qiu Ling smiled and nodded, saying, "Then I'll go avenge my brother first."

He stared at Zhou Yuan with shadowy eyes, a sinister look appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"You three, deal with the two late-stage Divine Dwelling experts from the Yi family." Qiu Ling then looked at the three late-stage Divine Dwelling experts from the Qiu family. With three against two, their side clearly had the absolute advantage.

"Don't worry, Young Master." Qiu Ba and the other two responded with grim smiles.

Yi Qiushui also heard the opponent's allocation and her heart immediately sank. From this perspective, their side was already completely at a disadvantage. She just wondered if she and Liu Zhixuan, by teaming up, could withstand Mo Yuan.

As thoughts flickered in Yi Qiushui's mind, a loud clang of metal echoed from the massive stone platform.

"Zhou Yuan, be careful!"

Yi Qiushui took a deep breath and added, "If you can't win... then concede."

As her voice fell, powerful Origin Energy surged from within her. With a clasp of her jade-like hand, a long sword shimmering with water ripples appeared in her grip. Its blade swept past, tearing through the very ground.

Two rings of Divine Dwelling aura appeared behind her.

Liu Zhixuan also stepped forward, three rings of Divine Dwelling aura manifesting behind him, powerful Origin Energy soaring skyward.

The other two experts from the Yi family also revealed three rings of Divine Dwelling aura.

Yi Qiushui and Liu Zhixuan shot out simultaneously, directly at Mo Yuan. Potent Origin Energy surged, stirring up sounds of wind and thunder.

"I hope you won't disappoint me too much." Mo Yuan watched the two charging at him, a grin spreading across his face, his eyes filled with fervent battle intent. He stomped his foot, and three rings of Divine Dwelling aura, shimmering with eight-colored light, appeared behind him.

Potent Origin Energy erupted from him, its reserves clearly far superior to those of Yi Qiushui and Liu Zhixuan.

The three figures shot skyward, clashing fiercely in mid-air. Origin Energy collided, and thunderous roars reverberated.

Simultaneously, the three late-stage Divine Dwelling experts from the Qiu family also charged towards the two grim-faced late-stage Divine Dwelling experts from the Yi family.

This competition for the Minor Xuanzhou governorship finally erupted at this moment.

Origin Energy collided, stirring up a maelstrom of wind and clouds. Qiu Ling, meanwhile, fixed his gaze on Zhou Yuan. He slowly approached, saying indifferently, "I warned you at the city gate a few days ago: if you knelt down and accepted your execution, you'd at least have a quick end."

"But it's too late for anything now. Do you really think Yi Qiushui can protect you? You're clearly just a small mouse, yet you insist on interfering in the dispute between our two families. You truly are foolish."

As Qiu Ling advanced step by step, formidable Origin Energy raged within him like a storm, and three rings of Divine Dwelling aura appeared behind him.

He smiled as he looked at Zhou Yuan, his eyes holding the mockery and ruthlessness of a cat playing with a mouse. "Tell me," he purred, "how should I play with you?"