Chapter 1044 Convincing the Masses (1/2)

Shock colored everyone’s eyes, including the three Nascent Source experts, Qin Lian, Bai Yu and the other two...

A Genesis Qi foundation of 1.5 billion!

Naturally, the raw number alone wouldn’t make them lose their composure, but it became especially terrifying when the number was paired with Zhou Yuan, who had advanced to the Heavenly Sun stage only three to four months ago.

One must know that even Mu Youlan, an advanced glass Heavenly Sun stage expert, only had a Genesis Qi foundation of 1.6 billion!

It was this same 1.6 billion that qualified her for the Heavenly Sun List, making her one of the strongest among Hunyuan Heaven’s Heavenly Sun stage experts!

It had taken years of hard work for Mu Youlan to accumulate such foundations. Even so, Zhou Yuan was now fast approaching her level. How frightening and insane was this?!

Even these individuals were utterly shocked, let alone the other Heavenly Sun expert present.

Stupefied, they stared at Zhou Yuan’s figure. At this moment, they felt as if they understood the saying ‘all men were equal, but some were more equal than others’. They were basically dirt compared to Zhou Yuan. Was this why he had gained the supreme sovereign’s favor?

Many of the jealous Heavenly Sun experts could not help but feel rather dispirited.

The silence in the hall continued as a stifling atmosphere filled the place.

The Genesis Qi pressure gradually dissipated along with the glass sun behind Zhou Yuan. “Anyone who still has any complaints about my participation may voice them.”

Complete silence.

“If there’s none, go and do what you should be doing. I have no objections to any of you questioning my abilities, but those that can only talk are not welcomed in the Tianyuan Region.” The iciness in his voice made the hearts of several Heavenly Sun experts shiver.

The crowd regained their calm as their jealousy and anger faded. Zhou Yuan’s current status was very special, and even the numerous elders did not dare to show any rudeness towards him. Offending him would not be a wise decision.

Hence, rustling echoed in the hall as the numerous prideful and headstrong Heavenly Sun experts lowered their heads and began to leave, their backs looking a little pitiful.

“What about the two of you?” Zhou Yuan’s gaze shifted towards Wang Ping and Lu Ping. “If you’re still unconvinced, I will give you guys a fair chance to challenge me.”

Wang Ping and Lu Ping smiled bitterly as they exchanged a look. Their arrogance had long been shocked away by Zhou Yuan’s 1.5 billion Genesis Qi foundation. As such, they cupped their hands together and bowed before turning to leave.

Zhou Yuan turned towards the still present Qin Lian, Bai Yu and the others. “It’s been hard on you guys.”

Qin Lian and Mu Youlan quickly walked over, their gazes filled with bewilderment as they looked Zhou Yuan up and down. “Your Genesis Qi?”

They had discovered that his Genesis Qi had weakened.

“It’s not from my own cultivation. I borrowed some external help and am unable to maintain the state for extended periods. However, it should be enough for the mystic creature battle.” Zhou Yuan chuckled. He did not hide anything. After all, it was very easy to find out.

Qin Lian and Mu Youlan breathed a tiny sigh of relief, especially the latter. Her current foundation was only at the 1.6 billion mark after many years of hard training. If it were really so easy for Zhou Yuan to catch up, she would really begin to doubt her own talent.

“Hehe, looks like the supreme sovereign has left many good things for little grand elder Zhou Yuan. But will the Genesis Qi obtained by relying on external methods be dependable?” Laughter sounded from behind him. It was Bai Yu.

Zhou Yuan glanced at him. Bai Yu seemed to be smiling, but there was some sarcasm in his voice. Zhou Yuan was no stranger to such treatment ever since his identity as the supreme sovereign’s personal disciple was revealed. The negative feelings Bai Yu felt towards him were likely greater than the other Heavenly Sun experts. After all, Bai Yu was one of the Tianyuan Region’s most outstanding Heavenly Sun experts. If someone were to gain the supreme sovereign’s favor, he would be one of the most likely candidates.