Chapter 888: Chief Pavilion Master

Chapter 884: The Chief Pavilion Master

“Congratulations, Chief Pavilion Master!”“Congratulations, Chief Pavilion Master!”A rising and falling chorus of congratulatory shouts echoed thunderously throughout the world, spreading far and wide as if the entire Tianyuan Cave Heaven could clearly hear them.

The scale of the event was truly immense. Countless eyes were fixed on the young figure standing atop the mountain peak, filled with admiration. Today's contest for the Chief Pavilion Master position had been a revelation, making them truly understand the caliber of these unparalleled prodigies who ranked among the top of the Divine Dwelling List.

The intensity of the preceding battle was enough to leave most late-stage Divine Dwelling experts feeling disheartened and inadequate.

Halfway up the mountain, Mu Liu and Han Yuan gazed at the almost collapsed peak with complex expressions. This outcome, too, had exceeded their expectations. Even if Mu Liu had a premonition, he still found it hard to believe when the result unfolded before him.

After all, that was Lu Xiao, the preeminent talent among Divine Dwelling experts in the Tianyuan Region, whose reputation resonated throughout the Divine Dwelling stage of the entire Hunyuan Heaven.

Yet today, this once-celebrated prodigy had met his defeat.

His successor, just a few months prior, had been virtually unknown.

When they first encountered Zhou Yuan, neither Mu Liu nor Han Yuan could have possibly imagined that this young man, who had emerged seemingly from nowhere, would eventually surpass Lu Xiao and become the leader of all young Divine Dwelling experts in their Tianyuan Region.

“Lu Xiao’s era has ended,” Mu Liu sighed, a hint of wistfulness in his voice.

Being a rather proud individual, he had frequently clashed with Lu Xiao over the years, naturally viewing him as his greatest rival. Yet, in every encounter, he had fallen short, so Mu Liu knew precisely the extent of Lu Xiao’s strength.

But now, even Lu Xiao had fallen to Zhou Yuan.

Moreover, it was a defeat after giving his absolute all... This was enough to silence any detractors.

Zhou Yuan’s victory carried immense weight.

Therefore, Mu Liu clearly understood that from this day forward, Lu Xiao’s era was over. From now on, it would be Zhou Yuan’s era, one of dominance among the young Divine Dwelling experts of the Tianyuan Region.

Near the foot of the mountain, the four pavilions' contingents were gathered.

Yet, as congratulatory shouts reverberated throughout the world, this specific area fell into an eerie silence.

At the Fire Pavilion, everyone wore dazed expressions. Lu Xiao’s defeat had delivered such a profound shock that they could barely believe the outcome before them. For them, it was nothing short of a nightmare.

After all, for years the Fire Pavilion had been preeminent among the four, fostering immense pride among its members. But now, their ultimate reliance, their very foundation, had been utterly defeated right before their eyes.

Consequently, their pride and their very foundation crumbled instantly.

Countless Fire Pavilion members wore bizarre expressions, as if on the verge of both tears and laughter.

Zhu Lian also watched the scene with a pale face. He knew that the moment Lu Xiao lost, the Fire Pavilion’s prosperous days were over. He had considered the possibility of the Fire Pavilion’s eventual decline, but he never imagined it would end at Zhou Yuan’s hands.

Months ago, when the Wind Pavilion, led by its new Pavilion Master, began to consistently challenge the Fire Pavilion, they had viewed it with amusement. Yet, they could never have dreamed that the "clown" in their eyes would ultimately shatter their pride.

Zhu Lian turned his head, glancing at Wang Chen, the Deputy Pavilion Master of the Fire Pavilion, who stood beside him.

He had been the first to confront Zhou Yuan when the latter arrived at the Wind Pavilion.

Sensing Zhu Lian’s gaze, Wang Chen’s mouth twitched slightly. He understood the implied meaning but what could he possibly say now? He wasn’t the only one who had been so short-sighted. It was likely that no one in the Fire Pavilion, including Lu Xiao himself, had ever truly considered Zhou Yuan an equally matched opponent.

Ultimately, they paid a heavy price for that oversight.

A strange sound drew Zhu Lian’s attention. He turned his head to see Zuo Ya’s body slowly collapsing to the ground, her face deathly pale, her eyes vacant and disoriented.

“How is this possible?!”“Impossible!”“It’s impossible!” she mumbled repeatedly to herself. This was an outcome she had never even conceived of before today.

She had been mentally rehearsing how to mock Yi Qiushui should Zhou Yuan lose today, imagining the satisfaction it would bring. But now, all those fantasies came to an abrupt halt. Realizing the immense cost she would incur, she utterly collapsed.

Beyond the huge bet of ten thousand Origin Coins, her actions alone would likely make her a laughingstock in her social circles from now on.

No one paid attention to the distraught Zuo Ya, as the morale of the entire Fire Pavilion had plummeted to a catastrophic low. The oppressive atmosphere left everyone feeling utterly dejected.

In stark contrast to the Fire Pavilion’s oppressive silence, the Wind Pavilion’s quietude was light, even ecstatic.

Many Wind Pavilion members quietly exchanged glances, their eyes conveying a silent communication.

“Our Pavilion Master seems to have won?”“It appears so. Lu Xiao’s Genesis Qi has vanished.”“Are they congratulating our Pavilion Master on becoming Chief Pavilion Master?”“That must be it, right?”“So, what should we do?”“I don’t know…”

Everyone, including Yi Qiushui and Ye Bingling, felt a bit lost at that moment. Frankly, they hadn’t prepared for what to do in such a situation, so they simply remained silent.

Nevertheless, the corners of Yi Qiushui and Ye Bingling’s lips curved subtly, betraying their inner joy and excitement.

The members of the Mountain Pavilion and Forest Pavilion were relatively better off. They had experienced far less shock than the primary contenders, the Fire and Wind Pavilions. Thus, while their expressions were complex, they gradually accepted the outcome.

At the same time, they understood that the Wind Pavilion would no longer be the same as before; it would be quite unwise to maintain their previous arrogant attitude toward them.

Their mindset needed to shift.

After all, this would be the new paramount force among the four pavilions.

In the void above, five figures exuding immense pressure silently observed the scene.

Sect Master Xuan Kun’s face was devoid of emotion. His eyelids slowly lowered, but the subtle twitch at the corner of his brow still hinted at the profound anger within him, which he could not openly express due to his position.

Elders Bai Ye and Bian Chang glanced at Sect Master Xuan Kun, their faces expressionless, and said nothing. Lu Xiao had been defeated fairly and squarely; they couldn’t invalidate the battle for any reason. Thus, Sect Master Xuan Kun’s failed strategy could only be attributed to himself.

These were the rules, and even as elders, they were bound to uphold them.

Clan Master Mu Ni gazed at the young figure on the mountaintop, a trace of surprise in her beautiful eyes. She hadn’t expected Xi Jing to find such an outstanding young prodigy.

It seemed the girl still possessed keen insight.

The four elders remained silent, but Xi Jing offered a faint smile, her wine-red hair gently swaying. As she gazed at Zhou Yuan’s figure, a hint of pleased and satisfied amusement flickered deep in her eyes. The next moment, her clear voice resonated throughout the world.

“The contest for Chief Pavilion Master has been decided.”“From today onwards, the Chief Pavilion Master of the Four Pavilions shall be…”“Zhou Yuan of the Wind Pavilion!”