Chapter 871: Total Pavilion Master's Competition Begins

Today was likely the most bustling day Zhou Yuan had witnessed in the Guyuan Heaven since his arrival nearly half a year ago.

Throughout the heavens and earth, countless streaks of light streaked across the sky, covering everything like a swarm of locusts, all heading towards the central area of the Guyuan Heaven—the very arena for today's Chief Pavilion Master competition.

It was a massive floating island, its landscape dominated by towering mountains that stretched as far as the eye could see, exuding an ancient, primeval aura.

The Genesis Qi on this floating island was also exceptionally pure. Within the Guyuan Heaven, only high-ranking elders were permitted to establish residences here for cultivation.

Consequently, this island was normally closed to the public. But today, with the Chief Pavilion Master competition, it had been opened, allowing many to feast their eyes and further fueling their yearning for the benefits enjoyed by elders in the Guyuan Heaven.

Deep within the mountain range, a colossal mountain stood like a giant, its peak shrouded in mist. This mist, however, was no ordinary fog, but rather a tangible manifestation of the extraordinarily dense Genesis Qi.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Countless streaks of light swept in from all directions, finally settling in the layers of mountains surrounding the colossal peak.

The tranquility of the mountains had long been shattered as countless clamorous noises rose skyward, seemingly tearing through the very clouds.

Judging by the commotion, it seemed more than half of the Guyuan Heaven's population had come to witness this Chief Pavilion Master competition. The scale of it was truly spectacular.

At this moment, countless gazes from those gathered here were fixed on the area beneath the colossal mountain. There were four distinct sections, each packed with vibrant, hot-blooded young individuals. From the emblems on their clothes, it was clear they were from the Four Pavilions: Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain.

At the very front of each Pavilion's contingent stood a leading figure, subtly exuding an extraordinary aura.

These were the four main contenders for today's Chief Pavilion Master competition: the Pavilion Masters of the Four Pavilions!

"This is quite a spectacle," Zhou Yuan remarked, looking at the endless streams of light across the heavens and earth. Even though he had seen many grand occasions, he couldn't help but feel a little shocked. Previous events he had experienced, even the Heavenly Flame Ritual, paled significantly in comparison to today.

"After all, it's for the position of Chief Pavilion Master," Yi Qiushui said with a slight smile from beside him.

That position was far from ordinary. Normally speaking, it was equivalent to the Origin Infant stage, and Origin Infant stage experts, even among the heavens, were undoubtedly top-tier forces not to be underestimated.

Zhou Yuan nodded, then glanced at Yi Qiushui and said playfully, "I heard you bet 10,000 Origin-Return Coins on me? You're quite the little rich lady."

10,000 Origin-Return Coins—even he would struggle to come up with that much, let alone if he didn't have the revenue from the Four Mother Runes.

Hearing Zhou Yuan's teasing, Yi Qiushui's gentle face immediately flushed. She then shot him a glare and said, "If I lose, I'll just sell everything I own. Besides, I get a share of the Four Mother Runes' sales anyway."

Ye Bingling, however, reached out and put her arm around Yi Qiushui's slender waist, saying, "Don't worry, I find Zuo Ya quite annoying and have long wanted to teach her a lesson. Count me in on this bet; if we lose, we'll split it half and half."

Zhou Yuan, meanwhile, slowly said, "This income was won by Qiushui's own courage. Sister Ye, it might not be quite proper for you to jump in like this."

As soon as he spoke, everyone around him rolled their eyes.

Ye Bingling scoffed exasperatedly, "You're getting ahead of yourself! The fight hasn't even begun, and you're already acting as if the Chief Pavilion Master position is in your pocket."

Yi Qiushui also covered her mouth and chuckled. However, Zhou Yuan's relaxed and nonchalant attitude undoubtedly brought a secret sense of relief to her and the others. After all, facing the situation with ease was more reassuring than being on edge, regardless of the final outcome.

The atmosphere lightened a bit, but Ye Bingling couldn't help but poke Zhou Yuan's arm, whispering, "Can you really do it?"

Zhou Yuan declared righteously, "A man must always be capable."

Laughter erupted all around them. A hint of annoyance and embarrassment appeared on Ye Bingling's cool and beautiful face. Then, frosty Genesis Qi condensed between her two fingers, like an ice pick, and she jabbed forcefully at Zhou Yuan's waist. That scoundrel, how dare he tease her.

However, after Zhou Yuan's playful antics, the tense, almost oppressive atmosphere on the Wind Pavilion's side finally dissipated, and people began to whisper amongst themselves in small groups.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan secretly nodded. With countless eyes on the Four Pavilions, if their side appeared nervous and uneasy, it would simply cause others to look down on the Wind Pavilion.

In the distance, someone from the Fire Pavilion was also watching them.

"The esteemed Pavilion Master of the Wind Pavilion is nothing more than a clown," a tall woman sneered. From her appearance, it was Zuo Ya, who had previously made a bet with Yi Qiushui.

Immediately, she looked at the tall, upright figure in front of her, her eyes filled with deep admiration, and said softly, "Senior Brother Lu Xiao, I've staked all my possessions on you. You must win splendidly."

"If you encounter that guy, it's best to simply crush him for the win, letting him know his place."

Lu Xiao's expression was calm as he looked straight ahead, not sparing a glance at Zhou Yuan. He said, "Don't worry, Junior Sister. As Pavilion Master, I am responsible for fully reclaiming the losses the Fire Pavilion suffered recently."

"Actually, I don't wish for Zhou Yuan to be completely annihilated by me. It would be better if he could display some ability; otherwise, our previous losses would be even more ridiculed."

Zuo Ya nodded. Losing to someone with some capability was better than truly losing to a nobody. This way, it would provide a veil to cover the Fire Pavilion's previous defeats.

Of course, the most important thing was for their Fire Pavilion to be the last one standing.

Lu Xiao said nothing more. In his perception, he could detect that Zhou Yuan's Genesis Qi fluctuations seemed to have strengthened, indicating an improvement in his power over the past month. But what did it matter?

He had been preparing for this fight for a long time.

And after today, he would ascend to the top of the Four Pavilions, becoming a true high-ranking figure in the Tianyuan Region!

A fervent glint flashed in Lu Xiao's eyes at this thought.

Buzz! Buzz!

Just as Lu Xiao was pondering these thoughts, a strange sound suddenly reverberated throughout the heavens and earth. Then, everyone sensed an immense and boundless power emerging from the world. Under this formidable power, even Origin Infant stage experts found their own Genesis Qi seemingly becoming somewhat uncontrollable.

In the Tianyuan Region, only those in the Law Domain stage could affect Origin Infant stage experts in this manner.

Thus, countless awestruck gazes turned towards the void. There, majestic and pure Genesis Qi gathered, ultimately transforming into five divine cushions high in the sky. Beneath the cushions, clouds and mist converged, making them appear ethereal, like something from a celestial realm.

On the five divine cushions, five figures gradually took shape, finally appearing before the reverent eyes of countless people.

At this moment, Zhou Yuan also looked up, his eyes solemn as he gazed at the five figures.

He hadn't expected that this Chief Pavilion Master competition would attract the three other Grand Elders, in addition to Chi Jing and Xuan Kun.

At this moment, all five supreme masters of the Tianyuan Region had appeared!

Such a display was undoubtedly magnificent and astonishing!