Chapter 992: Unexpected Incident

When the spatial vortex formed outside the Abyssal Fall, countless gazes from across the world converged upon it.

After an extremely fierce struggle, the Nine Regions Grand Meeting was finally about to conclude.

The spatial vortex writhed, and the next moment, countless figures emerged from it like a swarm of locusts, the sound of rushing wind filling the air.

At this moment, countless cheers and shouts of acclaim erupted from the mountains. Regardless of the final outcome, these teams, who had fought for their respective regions, deserved their respect.

As more and more teams streamed out in succession, the various factions eventually settled distinctly onto different mountaintops.

The team from the Tianyuan Region, led by Zhou Yuan, undoubtedly became the focal point of the entire scene. Countless gazes of surprise, admiration, and jealousy continuously swept over them.

Judging by the overall strength and size of the teams, the Tianyuan Region was still considered among the least remarkable of the Nine Regions at that moment. Yet, who could have imagined that it would be the Tianyuan Region that ultimately shone brightest in the Nine Regions Grand Meeting?

Of course, to be precise, it was Zhou Yuan of the Tianyuan Region...

Zhou Yuan stood at the very front of his team, his expression relatively calm. However, behind him, Ye Bingling, Yi Qiushui, and everyone else gazed at his back with fervent eyes, their reverence practically overflowing.

It could be said that Zhou Yuan's prestige among the Divine Dwelling generation in the Tianyuan Region had reached its peak.

Even Lu Xiao, who had previously held considerable prejudice against Zhou Yuan, was now utterly convinced. Faced with Zhou Yuan's terrifying accomplishments, he couldn't even muster a hint of jealousy.

Because if not for Zhou Yuan's extraordinary efforts, their Tianyuan Region would never have achieved such results this time.

Lu Xiao understood that he was simply not qualified to bear such a heavy responsibility. Therefore, from a broader perspective, he was very grateful that Zhou Yuan had become the Tianyuan Region's Chief Pavilion Master...

Han Yuan arrived with his contingent as well, his expression somewhat ashamed. After all, his team was the only one from the Tianyuan Region to be eliminated.

“Chief Pavilion Master…” Han Yuan said with a respectful demeanor, a hint of awe in his eyes. Observing from outside through the massive light mirror, he had witnessed Zhou Yuan’s astonishing accomplishments, and his reverence for Zhou Yuan was now absolute.

After all, who could have imagined at the outset that even a figure like Zhao Mushen would be utterly defeated by Zhou Yuan?

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, “It’s not your fault. Xu Ming was after me; you were merely caught in the crossfire.”

He then looked at the other team members behind Han Yuan and smiled, “You all did well.”

Upon hearing his praise, those team members immediately looked flustered. Most of this team comprised members from the Mountain Pavilion, but facing Zhou Yuan now, they no longer dared to be as casual as before.

After comforting Han Yuan’s team, Zhou Yuan looked up again, directing his gaze towards Chi Jing in the void. She sat cross-legged on a lotus of light, her wine-red short hair gently swaying in the wind, exuding an indescribable heroic charm. She, too, offered Zhou Yuan a smile of appreciation.

Clearly, Chi Jing was extremely pleased with Zhou Yuan’s performance this time.

As all the teams emerged from the spatial vortex, the gazes of the various Dharma Domain experts in the void also converged. Many of these gazes swept over Zhou Yuan, some filled with curiosity, others with gloom...

As the host of this Nine Regions Grand Meeting, Zhao Xianxun spoke indifferently, his face devoid of expression: “The Nine Regions Grand Meeting is drawing to a close, and the great battle has ended. Teams from each region, consolidate your Spirit Qi and proceed with the final ranking.”

As these words fell, a momentary stir rippled through the teams of the various regions.

Ultimately, Yuan Kun of the Beast Control Region was the first to step forward. With a sweep of his sleeve, his Genesis Qi formed a sphere of light. Within this sphere, tens of thousands of Spirit Qi strands darted about like swimming fish. These were ordinary Spirit Qi strands, with a thousand strands equivalent to one wisp of Primordial Spirit Qi.

Yuan Kun tapped his finger, and from his Divine Dwelling, over two hundred luminous lotuses ascended, also surging into the Genesis Qi sphere.

“Our Beast Control Region collected a total of 23,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi and 208 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi at this Nine Regions Grand Meeting,” Yuan Kun stated.

Jiugong’s voice was equally clear: “Our Mystic Machine Region collected 25,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi and 300 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

“Sacred Pattern Region: 30,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, 600 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

“Blood Sea Region: 50,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, 900 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

Under the myriad watchful eyes, Su Youwei’s red lips parted slightly, and a gentle voice rang out: “Violet Heaven Region: 60,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, 1,200 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

Wu Yao’s beautiful face regained its usual sharpness as she announced: “Martial God Region: 60,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, 1,800 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

After they had all reported their results, in the direction of the Myriad Ancestors Region, Zhao Mushen’s face was still somewhat pale. He had regained consciousness after being expelled from the Abyssal Fall earlier. Now, his voice was low as he declared: “Myriad Ancestors Region: 90,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, 800 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

These 800 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi were acquired by the other prodigies of the Myriad Ancestors Region who desperately vied for the last two stone statues after Zhao Mushen’s elimination. This demonstrated that the overall strength of the Myriad Ancestors Region was indeed not to be underestimated; even after losing Zhao Mushen, they still possessed the power to claim two stone statues.

Of course, a larger reason was that Xu Ming of the Demonic Puppet Region had been eliminated first by Zhou Yuan.

Meanwhile, in the direction of the Demonic Puppet Region, Xu Ming’s face was ashen. Because he had been the first to be eliminated, he hadn't managed to secure any of the stone statues this time, thus acquiring no Primordial Spirit Qi.

Under countless gazes tinged with a hint of mockery, Xu Ming’s voice was strained as he announced: “Demonic Puppet Region collected 30,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, and… 18 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

A low ripple of laughter spread through the air. Although they could imagine that the Demonic Puppet Region’s performance this time would likely be poor, they never expected it to be to this extent. It nearly set a new low for the Nine Regions Grand Meeting over the years.

Amidst the widespread laughter, all the members of the Demonic Puppet Region team flushed red with shame and indignation.

However, this laughter did not last long, as countless eyes turned towards the Tianyuan Region. They knew this was the main event.

Under the collective gaze of the multitude, Zhou Yuan stepped forward, his voice clear and resonant: “Tianyuan Region collected 20,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi… and 4,700 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi.”

As Zhou Yuan’s voice continued to echo across the world, countless individuals involuntarily gasped. 20,000 strands of ordinary Spirit Qi, equivalent to merely 10 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi, were almost negligible. But those 4,700 wisps of Primordial Spirit Qi were enough to completely overshadow everyone else.

This was the reward for claiming the most ancient stone statue.

Although everyone had anticipated this, when Zhou Yuan personally announced the results, they couldn't help but marvel. The champion of this Nine Regions Grand Meeting had finally emerged.

Across the land, countless gazes filled with admiration and wonder fixed upon Zhou Yuan. Everyone understood that the Tianyuan Region’s achievement had been almost entirely single-handedly elevated by Zhou Yuan.

Meanwhile, the Tianyuan Region team had long since erupted into earth-shattering cheers and applause.

In the void, Zhao Xianxun’s face remained expressionless, but his hand slowly clenched within his sleeve. His gaze, fixed on Zhou Yuan, flickered with an icy gleam. This time, the reputation and prestige of his Myriad Ancestors Region had truly been trampled upon by Zhou Yuan.

Chi Jing, too, let out a sigh of relief. She turned her gaze to Zhao Xianxun and said indifferently, “Zhao Xianxun, the results are out. Aren’t you going to announce the final outcome?”

Zhao Xianxun scoffed, but did not argue with Chi Jing. His indifferent voice reverberated throughout the world: “This Nine Regions Grand Meeting concludes here. The ultimate champion is the Tianyuan Region!”

Countless exclamations of awe rose from the mountains. At this moment, the dust had truly settled.

Zhou Yuan, too, smiled at this moment. He had come to Hunyuan Heaven and striven for nearly two years, and finally, this day had arrived.

As long as the Tianyuan Region secured first place in the Nine Regions Grand Meeting, they would gain the qualification to wield the “Ancestral Dragon Lamp.” Thus, the first goal of awakening Yaoyao would be achieved!

In the void, Chi Jing also chuckled. Then she said to Zhao Xianxun, “Since our Tianyuan Region has secured first place in the Nine Regions Grand Meeting, we hope the Myriad Ancestors Region will hand over the Ancestral Dragon Lamp soon, for our Tianyuan Region to wield it.”

However, upon hearing this, a strange expression appeared at the corner of Zhao Xianxun’s lips. He then slowly stated, “While the Tianyuan Region did achieve first place in the Nine Regions Grand Meeting, as for the Ancestral Dragon Lamp… I’m afraid it cannot be handed over to your Tianyuan Region for the time being.”

Upon hearing this, Chi Jing’s expression instantly turned icy.