Chapter 935: Good Show Begins

When the forces from Tianyuan Region broke through the mist and emerged outside the Abyss of Falling, the eight other regional teams already present there fell silent for a moment. Astonishment was evident on most faces.

"They actually broke through?!""And without significant losses, it seems...""What happened? Were the Scarlet Cloud Sword Sect and Dragon Gu Palace really that ineffective?""That shouldn't be possible. The combined strength of the Scarlet Cloud Sword Sect and their allies should be no weaker than Tianyuan Region's. How could they have failed?!"

A flurry of surprised whispers spread through the eight regional forces; many were clearly bewildered by the outcome.

Xu Ming of the Demonic Puppet Region narrowed his eyes, then curled his lips, remarking indifferently, "Those five, including Lu Hai, are truly useless. They couldn't even handle a single Zhou Yuan, despite ganging up on him."

In the Martial God Region, Wu Yao detected the commotion behind her. Her phoenix eyes flickered, but she didn't turn around, as she already knew the outcome. Beside her, Lan Ting and Zhao Yunxiao observed the scene with detached gazes.

"This Zhou Yuan certainly has some ability," Lan Ting remarked, frowning. The combined strength of Lu Hai and his four companions was by no means weak; even the two of them would have struggled against it. Yet, Zhou Yuan managed to break through. It appeared their assessment of Zhou Yuan's power needed to be significantly revised upwards.

Zhao Yunxiao, however, said calmly, "There's no need to inflate his prestige. Lu Hai's group of five only relied on their numerical superiority. They also possess a fatal weakness: fear of being defeated one by one. I suspect Zhou Yuan likely exploited this."

Lan Ting nodded; that made sense.

Zhao Yunxiao turned to Wu Yao and smiled, "Junior Sister Wu Yao, if we encounter Zhou Yuan in the Abyss of Falling, don't blame us for not leaving you a chance."

Wu Yao's exquisite face remained expressionless. She easily detected the hostility Zhao Yunxiao and his companions held toward Zhou Yuan, but she offered no further comment, simply stating in a flat voice, "As you wish, if you're confident."

Lan Ting smiled faintly, "Could it be Junior Sister Wu Yao believes we can't handle him?"

This time, however, Wu Yao didn't even bother to reply, merely closing her phoenix eyes slightly, like a proud phoenix. While Lan Ting and Zhao Yunxiao's abilities were indeed considerable, Zhou Yuan was a prodigious talent. His success in breaking through the blockade of Lu Hai's five-man team only confirmed that his true combat strength was far from ordinary.

Lan Ting and Zhao Yunxiao exchanged glances, their expressions noncommittal regarding Wu Yao's unspoken assessment. They too were exceptional talents within the Martial God Region. Had they not been concealing their true power in preparation for the Nine Regions Grand Assembly, their fame would have long spread across all of Hunyuan Heaven. In that case, Zhou Yuan would hardly be a topic of discussion.

In the Myriad Ancestors Region, Zhao Mushen likewise registered the commotion behind him but chose not to turn around. Beside him, Liu Qingshu's willow-like brows arched slightly as she remarked, "It's truly surprising that Tianyuan Region managed to break through the blockade of the Scarlet Cloud Sword Sect and their four top-tier allies."

Zhao Mushen, with one hand clasped behind his back, slowly stated, "Everyone underestimated Zhou Yuan's strength."

Liu Qingshu smiled, her eyes filled with admiration. "He does have some ability, but... compared to you, the gap is simply too vast." In her view, Zhao Mushen was the undisputed protagonist of this Nine Regions Grand Assembly. While Zhou Yuan might possess some capability, he was merely a minor embellishment. Should he be fortunate enough to encounter Zhao Mushen, he would likely face a devastating defeat.

Zhao Mushen simply smiled, refraining from commenting on such an insignificant topic. He harbored neither disdain nor contempt for Zhou Yuan, as his attention was never truly focused on him. Had the Great Venerable not personally issued orders before his departure, he likely would not have paid Zhou Yuan any heed whatsoever. His purpose in coming to the Abyss of Falling was to achieve a breakthrough to the Heavenly Sun stage. However, he understood that while he was currently a king of the Divine Dwelling stage, his luster might diminish upon entering the Heavenly Sun stage. This was because many top prodigies from the previous generation of Hunyuan Heaven stood before him. Those individuals had all once been kings of the Divine Dwelling stage, just as he was now. Therefore, if Zhao Mushen wished to maintain his brilliance even in the Heavenly Sun stage, he had to condense a flawless Glazed Heavenly Sun. This was the true objective of his journey to the Abyss of Falling.

"The Glazed Heavenly Sun..." Zhao Mushen's gaze flickered slightly. He then subtly glanced at Wu Yao and Su Youwei in the distance, before lowering his eyes, an inexplicable expression in their depths.

On the Violet Heaven Region's side, Su Youwei watched the familiar figure leading the Tianyuan Region forces out of the mist. Her tightly clenched small hand finally relaxed, and a delicate, captivating smile blossomed on her rosy lips. Beside her, Xue Jingtao observed the smile on her face, his gaze turning somewhat shadowed. Although Su Youwei was usually genial and kind, he could sense that this particular smile was distinctly different from her usual pleasant demeanor. This indicated that Zhou Yuan held a unique place in her heart, and a surge of jealousy ignited within Xue Jingtao. He managed to conceal his emotions. Retrieving his gaze, he calmly observed Zhou Yuan's distant figure, though a flicker of cold killing intent crossed the depths of his eyes.

*You fool, how dare you covet the most beautiful jewel of our Violet Heaven Region? Simply passing the Nine Dragons Slayer is nothing to be proud of. Once we enter the Abyss of Falling, Tianyuan Region will certainly have its time to weep.*

Under the scrutiny of numerous complex gazes, Zhou Yuan led the Tianyuan Region forces through the air, descending upon a hilltop. Zhou Yuan paid little mind to the covertly malicious gazes, knowing that given Tianyuan Region's current predicament, most would seize the opportunity to exacerbate their troubles. Indeed, a majority here were likely hoping for Tianyuan Region's downfall during the Nine Dragons Slayer challenge. However, for this Nine Regions Grand Assembly, Zhou Yuan required no external assistance; everything here depended solely on one's own power.

*Boom! Boom!*

As the Tianyuan Region forces made their appearance and all nine regions were once again assembled, vast waves of Genesis Qi surged in the void above. Figures radiating terrifying pressure slowly materialized. These were the Law Domain experts from each respective region.

Xi Jing's gaze immediately found Zhou Yuan, a hint of satisfied amusement in her eyes. Zhao Xiansun, meanwhile, maintained his smile, though whenever his eyes briefly swept over Zhou Yuan, a profound, hidden meaning flickered in their depths.

After the nine Law Domain experts materialized, they began to act, causing the heavens and earth to tremor violently. From the fingertips of the nine Law Domain experts, vast and endless streams of Genesis Qi converged, subtly forming into brilliant, particle-like beams. The Genesis Qi within these beams was condensed and compressed to an almost terrifying degree. The next instant, nine Genesis Qi light beams shot forth, collapsing the void in their wake, as if black holes were forming.

The Genesis Qi beams plunged directly into the distorted realm of the Abyss of Falling. Cracks began to appear in that world, slowly tearing open to form a gaping chasm. From within the chasm, an ancient, primordial aura gushed forth, accompanied by the faint sounds of countless battles, evocative of clashing metal and thundering hooves.

In the void above, Zhao Xiansun's calm voice resounded: "The Abyss of Falling has opened. Forces from all nine regions, prepare for entry."

At that moment, the eyes of all nine regional forces, burning with fervor and battle intent, were fixed on the chasm, which appeared to be a gateway to an ancient battlefield.

Everyone knew that the Nine Regions Grand Assembly had only truly just begun.