Chapter 79 Fear (2/2)

Angry white and green interlaced on his face. He had originally believed that his mid Illusory stage Spirit was enough for him to turn his nose up on everyone else here. Yet, how could he have imagined that the youth that looked even younger than himself be freed from the Spirit pressure before him.

The fluctuating emotions within Zhao Qingfeng's eyes ultimately culminated into a flash of viciousness.

As someone who had already aligned himself with Qi Manor, if he failed here, his value in Qi Hao's heart would surely fall, something that was undoubtedly extremely disadvantageous to him.

Hence, he had to obtain the Jade Infant Fruit.

As this thought flashed in his mind, Zhao Qingfeng's Genesis Rune Brush abruptly streaked across the air, the Spirit between his brows flickering. A Genesis Rune was completed a split second later.

”Grade 2 Genesis Rune, Ghost Face Spirit Devouring Rune!”

In the wake of Zhao Qingfeng's final stroke, light exploded from the Genesis Rune, transforming into a ray of greyish-black that shot towards Zhou Yuan's back.

The expressions of Su Youwei and the rest instantly changed upon seeing this as they anxiously shouted, ”Careful your highness!”

A piercing noise rang out as the greyish-black light shot through the air. If one was struck by this Spirit attack, the body would be fine, but one's Spirit would definitely be gravely injured, an outcome that was even worse than losing a limb.

From this, one could see just how malicious Zhao Qingfeng's attack was.

As the greyish-black light whistled towards Zhou Yuan, he too sensed something and abruptly turned his head. Murder flitted across his eyes as the view of the attack and Zhao Qingfeng entered his eyes.

”I originally planned to ignore you, but since you want to die so badly, I'll just have to grant your wis.h.!.+”

Light flickered between Zhou Yuan's brows as a rune of light slowly emerged. It was a Genesis Rune that had been prepared in advance.

”Grade 2 Genesis Rune, Spirit Severing Rune!”

With a swish, the rune turned into a ray of invisible light as it shot forth. Like a blade made of Spirit, it powerfully slashed downwards at the incoming greyish-black light.

Zhou Yuan had made use of the time while they were journeying towards Blackwater to learn several grade 2 Genesis Runes from Yaoyao. The Spirit Severing Rune was one of them and utilised Spirit power to attack.

He had originally planned on saving this rune for Qi Hao. Who could have expected that he would end up using it at this juncture.

Ch!

A faint 'ch' sound was heard as the greyish-black ray was split into two.

Zhao Qingfeng's pupils shrank as he involuntarily cried out, ”What?!”

His grade 2 Genesis Rune had actually been sliced into half by Zhou Yuan?

”Mid Illusory stage. So you too are at the mid Illusory stage!” It was at this same moment that Zhao Qingfeng finally sensed Zhou Yuan's Spirit undulations, Spirit undulations that were the same mid Illusory stage as himself.

Zhou Yuan's eyes were cold. The Spirit between his brows flashed as a blurry silhouette shot out. A second later, it appeared in front of Zhao Qingfeng and rushed towards his forehead.

”Since the jade tree was unable to satisfy your craving for fear, let me send you another helping!”

As Zhou Yuan's icy voice faded, the scenery before Zhao Qingfeng's eyes began to ripple. This time however, instead of a barren wasteland, it was a formless void.

Rumble!

A loud sound was suddenly heard. Zhao Qingfeng raised his head and quickly saw the endless giant shadow of a divine grindstone slowly looming towards him.

Before the divine grindstone, the towering jade tree from earlier now seemed so insignificant in comparison.

An indescribable feeling of dread surged in Zhao Qingfeng's heart as his Spirit began to tremble uncontrollably. A faint breaking sound was heard as cracks started to surface on Zhao Qingfeng's spirit.

AAHHH!

Zhao Qingfeng let out a blood-curdling scream as his eyes rapidly became hollow and blank. His Spirit had crumbled on the spot, unable to withstand the fear of the divine grindstone.

Splas.h.!.+

His body fell into the water, ultimately transforming into a pool of blood.

The lake bank was completely silent as everyone watched this scene in shock. Though a bout of Spirit power was not visible, everyone clearly understood just how dangerous it was.

However, none of them had expected the one to make the first move, Zhao Qingfeng, would suffer such a pathetic defeat mere moments later…

This was clear evidence of just how powerful prince Zhou Yuan's Spirit was!

”Useless!” A terrifyingly icy voice escaped from between the teeth of a stormy-faced Qi Hao as he watched this scene. Zhao Qingfeng had bragged of how great of a genius he was in front them earlier. Yet, this very same 'genius' had turned out to be such weakling in front of Zhou Yuan and was defeated after a single exchange.

On the small island, Zhou Yuan cast an indifferent glance at the body that had fallen into the lake. Without further ado, he turned around and walked towards the Jade Infant Tree at the center of the island.

As he raised his head to gaze at the two crystal infant-shaped fruits hanging on the tree, a look of excitement surged in his eyes.

”Eh?”

However, just as he was about to pluck the Jade Infant Fruit, he suddenly turned towards one of the branches where a dull silver ring was hanging.

A faint but peculiar ripple pulsed from the ring.

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