Chapter 459 Start of the Chief Disciple Selection (1/2)

After the ten Chosens appeared, numerous elders began to arrive in the sky above. The scale of this gathering was very impressive, showing just how important the chief disciple selection was to the Cangxuan Sect.

As time passed, the sun rose high into the sky.

Sect master Qing Yang glanced towards the sky and nodded, before gently waving his sleeve.

Dong!

A loud ‘dong’ echoed across the land.

The atmosphere inside the Cangxuan Sect reached its peak at this moment. Everyone knew that the bell marked the beginning of the chief disciple selection.

“Let the chief disciple selection begin. Disciples, I hope that you will fully display the fruits of your labor over the past year!” Sect master Qing Yang’s powerful voice echoed by everyone’s ear.

It was quickly followed by a storm of cheering.

Go for it, senior brother Zheng Shi!”

“Senior sister Su Yun, you’ll definitely succeed!”

“……”

Countless disciples cheered for the participants they were supporting, creating quite an astonishing din.

The situation was the same on Saint Genesis Peak’s side. However, practically everyone from Shen Taiyuan’s faction was cheering for either Zhou Tai or Zhang Yan. These two were the main force after all.

“Go little Yuan bro, I bet two hundred thousand Genesis jade on you taking the chief disciple seat!” Someone suddenly yelled. The crowd looked over, only to discover that it was Shen Wanjin.

The declaration of his generous bet made quite a number of people jump in shock, as they could not help but say, “Are you crazy? You’ve actually bet two hundred thousand Genesis jade? You could have used that kind of money to treat us at the Hundred Fragrances House instead!”

Two hundred thousand Genesis jade was a fortune to even most purple sash disciples. Shen Wanjin had only been able to accumulate it because Zhou Yuan had extorted it from Wu Hai previously.

No one had expected that Shen Wanjin would wager all of it on Zhou Yuan.

In their eyes, this was undoubtedly the most foolish action anyone could take. You’ll at least get some nice splashes if you threw them all into the river, throwing them onto Zhou Yuan, on the other hand, won’t even net you a ripple!

Shen Wanjin did not mind the gazes that were looking at him as if he were a fool. In any case, Zhou Yuan was the one who had gotten him these Genesis jade, so it didn’t matter even if he lost them all.

His thought process was very simple. As Zhou Yuan’s most loyal fan, how could he possibly not give his support at such a time?!

Zhou Yuan was also rather alarmed by the huge wager, but was soon unable to hold back a chuckle as he shook his head. He did not say anything, only waving at Shen Wanjin.

Shen Taiyuan looked over and said to Zhou Yuan, Zhou Tai and Zhang Yan, “Get ready.”

The trio nodded with serious expressions.

Swish!

In the next instant, the trio dashed into the sky together, stepping on Genesis Qi as they descended towards the chief disciple peak.

At the same time, several figures also rose from Lu Hong and Lu Song’s factions amidst thunderous cheers.

A total of twelve figures flew past in the sky, swiftly approaching the chief disciple peak.

When they were a certain distance from the chief disciple peak, Zhou Yuan felt a pressure spread from it. Under this pressure, the flow of Genesis Qi turned somewhat slower.

In addition, it seemed that the closer they got to the summit, the greater the pressure.

However, Zhou Yuan did not panic, because Shen Taiyuan had already talked about this previously. Genesis Runes had been carved into the chief disciples peak that made the surrounding Genesis Qi heavier. When one was within range of the runes, one would feel as if there was a heavy mountain on one’s back, and the closer one was to the summit, the greater the pressure one would feel.

In such an environment, one’s Genesis Qi would be consumed at a much faster rate in battle.

This was a test of sorts. Those without sufficient strength would not have the qualifications to even ascend the summit.

Mists swirled around the giant mountain. Stone platform after platform had been chiselled into the mountain, like giant stone steps that reached upwards all the way to the summit currently concealed by mist.

At a certain distance from the mountain, the onlookers saw the twelve figures suddenly begin to sink rapidly. Genesis Qi quickly rose from their bodies to stabilize them.

After steadying themselves, their figures descended towards the stone platforms, using them as steps to ascend the mountain.

Among the twelve figures, Yuan Hong was unsurprisingly in the lead. Right behind him, was Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and Lu Yan, while Zhou Yuan and the rest were further behind.

Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan and Lu Yan gradually approached each other as they exchanged a look, before locking onto Yuan Hong’s figure at the very front and nodding faintly.

Swish!

Their speed rose sharply, as they attacked together a split second later. Three torrents of Genesis Qi surged out, blasting towards Yuan Hong’s figure.

*Uproar*!

Their actions immediately caused quite a stir outside the chief disciple peak. Almost no one had expected the two factions to join hands against Yuan Hong.