Chapter 911: ?Again Defeated the Ninth

Zhou Yuan stood suspended in mid-air. A massive Genesis Qi vortex subtly began to form around him, encompassing heaven and earth. His fingers were bent, and a faint black-and-white lightning flickered at their tips. He gazed indifferently at the stiff Chen Xuandong, a cold killing intent seemingly flashing in his eyes.

Under Zhou Yuan's gaze, Chen Xuandong, who had been preparing to unleash his final resort and erupt, dared not move an inch.

He roared inwardly, "Damn it! It's a Minor Saint Art!"

"He actually mastered a Minor Saint Art?!"

Chen Xuandong's ultimate trump card was an incomplete Minor Saint Art, which he relied on as a killing move. But now, Zhou Yuan's prepared trump card was an authentic Minor Saint Art!

How could he fight this?

Moreover, from Zhou Yuan's eyes, Chen Xuandong knew that if he dared to make another move, the former would likely unleash the destructive power at his fingertips without hesitation, annihilating him.

Thus, amidst that intense deathly crisis, Chen Xuandong maintained his composure.

He slowly dispelled the Genesis Qi fluctuations around him and said with a somewhat hoarse voice, "I... I concede."

At this point, no matter how unwilling he was to face it, he had to admit that he had utterly lost this match against Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan flicked his sleeve, and a wave of Genesis Qi carried Chen Xuandong's voice, spreading it across the area. Everyone present heard his words.

A storm of uproar instantly erupted, countless gazes filled with disbelief fixed on the scene. No one had expected that Chen Xuandong, who had arrived with such force, would be defeated!

In the clash of two super dark horses, it was ultimately Zhou Yuan from the Tianyuan Region who emerged victorious!

The experts from the Three Mountains Alliance all looked grim. Their alliance had boldly challenged the Tianyuan Region this time, with considerable confidence, but who would have thought this would be the final outcome.

The three Law Domain experts from the Three Mountains Alliance also had displeased expressions. However, as Law Domain stage powerhouses, they could naturally sense how formidable the killing move Zhou Yuan was preparing truly was. It was indeed not something Chen Xuandong could withstand.

The countless observers from various factions secretly sighed in admiration, confirming that the Tianyuan Region truly lived up to its status as one of the Nine Regions. Even though it had declined in recent years, a lean camel was still bigger than a horse, and its foundation remained formidable.

On the Tianyuan Region's side, many experts broke into joyful smiles. Their gazes, fixed on Zhou Yuan's distant back, now held more appreciation and recognition.

Zhou Yuan's previous achievements were mostly confined to internal matters, which naturally made it difficult for him to gain widespread recognition. But this time was different. By defeating Chen Xuandong, he had thwarted the Three Mountains Alliance's covetous ambitions, effectively making a significant contribution to the Tianyuan Region.

The light mirror high above also transmitted the battle's outcome to the eight hundred prefectures of the Tianyuan Region immediately.

Consequently, deafening cheers erupted in the main cities across all eight hundred prefectures.

Zhou Yuan's victory this time allowed the people of the Tianyuan Region to finally vent their frustration. After all, the Three Mountains Alliance's repeated provocations had truly infuriated everyone in the Tianyuan Region.

Tianyuan Dongtian.

On the circular platform, everyone's eyes were wide open.

"Chen Xuandong, he... he conceded?" someone stammered, clearly still in disbelief. Chen Xuandong was the ninth on the Divine Dwelling Ranking, a genuine ninth who earned his spot through his own true strength!

"The Chief Pavilion Master is too monstrous, isn't he?"

"So, he's defeated two people ranked ninth on the Divine Dwelling Ranking?" someone blurted out, then quickly covered their mouth, glancing covertly towards the Fire Pavilion members.

Everyone exchanged glances, but within a few breaths, excited and fervent roars echoed through the air.

"Long live the Chief Pavilion Master!"

"The Chief Pavilion Master is mighty!"

Their faces were flushed, and reverence even welled up in their eyes. Clearly, after this battle, Zhou Yuan's prestige within the Four Pavilions had truly reached its peak.

Faced with such a battle record, even the disciples of the Heavenly Spirit Sect sighed, their eyes filled with admiration.

Lu Xiao listened to the deafening cheers, his expression incredibly complex. He knew that if he were the Chief Pavilion Master at this moment, he would undoubtedly have been defeated by Chen Xuandong. The Four Pavilions would have faced immense disappointment then.

This made him feel a slight sense of relief, as he himself would have been unable to bear such a situation.

"He is a better Chief Pavilion Master than I would be," Lu Xiao murmured.

Zuo Ya, Zhu Lian, and the others beside him fell silent. Even Zuo Ya, who had always disliked Zhou Yuan, couldn't utter a word. She wasn't foolish; she could clearly see certain things... This time's challenge was fortunate because Zhou Yuan was the Chief Pavilion Master; otherwise, the Four Pavilions of the Tianyuan Region would have become a laughingstock.

"For the Nine Regions Grand Meeting, let's cooperate with him as much as possible. With his leadership, perhaps the Tianyuan Region can achieve a good result this time, instead of being at the bottom as before and losing face for the Nine Regions," Lu Xiao said, taking a deep breath.

Beside him, the Heavenly Spirit Sect disciples nodded slightly.

Yi Qiushui gently patted her chest with a small hand and exhaled, "I was truly scared to death..."

Ye Bingling also nodded. Although they weren't physically present at the battle, they could still sense its danger through the light mirror.

"But after this battle, Zhou Yuan's position is truly unshakable, and the Four Pavilions are united under him," Ye Bingling said.

Yi Qiushui nodded slightly. She also noticed that the members of the Four Pavilions now held a new level of admiration for Zhou Yuan. This kind of admiration could only arise from external conflicts, as it was only when facing outside provocations that the Four Pavilions would truly stand united.

At the deeply watched chasm.

As Chen Xuandong conceded, the black-and-white lightning flickering at Zhou Yuan's fingertips gradually vanished, and the terrifying aura of danger dissipated with it.

Zhou Yuan's expression remained indifferent, but he quietly sighed in relief. His "Yin-Yang Lightning Seal" had only just managed to produce a wisp of Yin-Yang lightning after two months of nurturing; it would have been a pity to use it here.

To subdue the enemy without a fight was the most perfect outcome.

"You concede," Zhou Yuan said, glancing at the grim-faced Chen Xuandong without paying him much attention. He clasped his fists and then turned to leave.

As he walked towards the Tianyuan Region's side, numerous experts there turned their attention to him. Their gazes, unlike the previous skepticism, now held a degree of admiration.

Zhou Yuan looked up at the five figures in the sky, clasped his fists, and said, "Fortunately, I did not fail in my mission."

In the sky, Xi Jing's fair face broke into a smile, and Chief Mu Ni also nodded with a smile. "Zhou Yuan, you did very well."

As the two of them expressed their approval, Sect Master Xuan Kun, Elder Bai Ye, and Elder Bian Chang also nodded, indicating their acceptance of Zhou Yuan's performance. After all, this was witnessed by countless people; they couldn't deny it simply by shaking their heads. Besides, given their status, they wouldn't be so petty.

Xi Jing looked up at the three displeased Law Domain experts from the Three Mountains Alliance in the distance and smiled. "Does the Three Mountains Alliance have any further instructions? If the Divine Dwelling stage competition isn't enough, we can try the Heavenly Sun stage, or the Nascent Soul stage. If you're still not convinced, the three of you can even personally make a move; our Tianyuan Region will accept all challenges."

The faces of the three Law Domain experts from the Three Mountains Alliance stiffened. Finally, the Origin Mountain Master smiled and said, "There's no need for Elder Xi Jing to be so eager. This time, our Three Mountains Alliance admits defeat."

"However... Elder Xi Jing should also know that today's events are merely due to internal changes within the Tianyuan Region itself. The Nine Regions hold extraordinary status, and such a position likely cannot be solely guarded by five Law Domain experts."

His words were subtle, but their meaning was crystal clear.

"While our Three Mountains Alliance failed this time, such matters won't stop here. As long as Great Venerable Cang Yuan of the Tianyuan Region does not appear, these challenges will continue to arise until the Tianyuan Region is eventually pulled down from its position among the Nine Regions."

Xi Jing's expression remained calm as she said, "No matter who wishes to target our Tianyuan Region, we will accept the challenge."

"Then we hope Elder Xi Jing can manage to hold on," the Origin Mountain Master said meaningfully, then turned and left.

"As for the three hundred Divine Dwelling Immeasurable Fruits, our Three Mountains Alliance will deliver them later."

The other two Law Domain experts turned and followed.

In the distance, the vast force of experts from the Three Mountains Alliance, though somewhat unwilling, ultimately retreated swiftly.

In the sky, Xi Jing, Mu Ni, and the others watched them depart. Although their expressions remained calm, a hint of heaviness lay deep in their eyes. They knew the Origin Mountain Master was right: as long as Great Venerable Cang Yuan did not appear in Hunyuan Heaven, similar provocations would likely continue to emerge in the future.

They also keenly sensed the scent of a conspiracy hidden behind it all... Someone was trying to use this to force Great Venerable Cang Yuan to appear.

They exchanged glances, then quickly composed themselves.

Sect Master Xuan Kun, Elder Bai Ye, and Elder Bian Chang had already vanished as soon as the outcome was clear. Xi Jing and Mu Ni, however, descended and came before Zhou Yuan, smiling. "Congratulations. This time, surely no one can stop you from reaching ninth on the Divine Dwelling Ranking."

Zhou Yuan felt a bit helpless. Who cared about that?

"But don't get arrogant," Mu Ni warned. "Chen Xuandong is nothing. Compared to the top talents you'll encounter at the Nine Regions Grand Meeting, he might be considered the most harmless."

Zhou Yuan nodded gently. He, of course, understood that this battle with Chen Xuandong was just a warm-up. The real show, the Nine Regions Grand Meeting, was now just over a month away...

And his first objective upon arriving in Hunyuan Heaven was finally within reach.