Chapter 546 Nine Dragons Baptism (1/2)

An enormous glowing pillar rose above the numerous Saint Genesis Peak disciples, bathing the area within a hundred mile radius in its dazzling brilliance.

The disciples of the seven peaks gazed at the pillar in surprise. After all, Saint Genesis Peak claiming the champion spot was far more shocking than Cangxuan Peak.

Of course, Cangxuan Peak had clearly been in the lead earlier, and was only surpassed when Zhou Yuan took out the ten thousand foot aquatic beast’s Genesis essence.

The quality of a ten thousand foot aquatic beast’s Genesis essence was far too high, adding nearly a whole fifty percent increase to Saint Genesis Peak’s pillar.

However, making such comparisons was in truth rather meaningless, because more than ninety percent of Saint Genesis Peak’s Genesis essence had been obtained through Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao’s efforts.

If not for the duo, Saint Genesis Peak would have likely been wiped out by Sword Cometh Peak’s rage the moment they entered the Genesis reservoir, let alone thinking about becoming the champion of the Genesis reservoir ceremony.

While the innumerable disciples were sighing in amazement due to Saint Genesis Peak’s astonishing results, on the highest mountain, sect master Qing Yang and the others faintly nodded at this scene.

“It is honestly not easy for Saint Genesis Peak to achieve such results. Elder Shen has done a wonderful job.” Sect master Qing Yang looked towards the nearby elder Shen Taiyuan and smiled.

Shen Taiyuan, who was still a little overwhelmed with emotions, hurriedly bowed as he said in an embarrassed manner, “I have not done much, it is mostly Zhou Yuan’s efforts.”

His words were true. Though Shen Taiyuan had done his best to provide Zhou Yuan cultivation resources since the beginning, it had been his own efforts that had brought him so far.

In fact, Zhou Yuan rarely came to seek guidance from Shen Taiyuan with regards to Genesis techniques and cultivation matters. Even if Shen Taiyuan wanted to fulfill his teaching obligations, there was hardly any chance for him to do so.

Sect master Qing Yang nodded, and said in a pleased manner, “I had originally believed that joining Saint Genesis Peak would be a waste of his talent, and never expected that it would work out so well.”

Shen Taiyuan nodded in understanding. Zhou Yuan had been the champion of the peak selection ceremony back then, and was highly valued by all the other six peaks. Who could have expected him to ultimately decide on Saint Genesis Peak instead.

“In another month, it will be time for the new batch of disciples to join the inner mountains after passing the peak selection ceremony. With Saint Genesis Peak’s impressive achievements, we’ll surely be able to draw many new disciples.” Shen Taiyuan’s heart beated excitedly. Now that Saint Genesis Peak had been reopened, this was precisely the kind of reputation they needed to spread their name, and lure more new disciples to join them. Through this process of getting new blood, Saint Genesis Peak would slowly grow stronger.

One could say that obtaining first place in the Genesis reservoir ceremony was very timely indeed.

Sect master Qing Yang looked towards the many disciples as his voice boomed once more, “The rankings are out. Sword Cometh Peak will enjoy a four dragons baptism, and their Chosens and chief disciples will enjoy a six dragons baptism.”

“Spirit Rune Peak, Snow Lotus Peak, Hongya Peak and Lightning Prison Peak… will enjoy a six dragons baptism, while their Chosens and chief disciples will enjoy an eight dragons baptism.”

“Cangxuan Peak is rank two, and their disciple shall enjoy a seven dragon baptism, while the Chosens and chief disciple will enjoy an eight dragons baptism.”

As sect master Qing Yang’s voice spread, all the disciples, with the exception of Sword Cometh Peak, exploded into thunderous cheers. A six dragon baptism was a rather unreachable high for most of them, and even some of the top tier purple sash disciples needed some luck in order to enjoy it occasionally.

As for a seven dragons baptism, even the chief disciples may not be able to achieve it, and it was usually a separating line between them and the Chosens.

Amongst the ten great Chosens of the sect, only a handful had attained an eight dragons baptism before. Hence, the Chosens were quite content with receiving an eight dragons baptism.

They knew that it was probably because they had obtained a portion of the ten thousand foot aquatic beast’s Genesis essence.

“First place, Saint Genesis Peak. The disciples will enjoy a seven dragon baptism…”

Saint Genesis Peak had only slightly surpassed Cangxuan Peak, and thus received the exact same reward as the Cangxuan Peak disciples.

However, not a single one of the Saint Genesis Peak disciples was disappointed by this, and instead bursted into ecstatic cheers. Even the top tier purple sash disciples like Zhou Tai and Lu Yan were unable to conceal the intense emotions on their faces.

Because they had never enjoyed a seven dragons baptism till today.

“Almighty chief disciple!”