Chapter 453: Chapter 62: None of Us Yield—Master Zhou, Please Enlighten Us!

Zhou Xun felt his energy was locked,

A strong pressure came from above, and the Black Tortoise Seal had somehow appeared above Zhou Xun’s head, expanding to several dozen yards in size.

It pressed down heavily,

as if it could crush Zhou Xun into powder with one blow.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun remained completely calm inside.

He formed spells with his hands and chanted words, pointing in front of him.

The mysterious lotus seed in his dantian suddenly activated, unleashing a strange energy that combined with Zhou Xun’s mana, erupting forth!

At this moment, the people below saw a burst of green light, and more than a dozen vine-like structures appeared out of thin air, intertwining together,

forming a giant vine net over a hundred yards in size!

Zhou Xun cast a spell, pointing at the giant seal above his head.

The giant vine net transformed into a green light, shooting upward. The next moment it wrapped around the giant seal.

It seemed to trap the giant seal inside it!

At this moment, Master Yuyuan felt his connection with his lifebound magical treasure weakening, as if the giant net simultaneously cut off his connection with it.

The giant seal visibly began to shrink.

Master Yuyuan was suddenly alarmed, forming spells with his hands and casting a spirit light.

The Black Tortoise Seal’s brilliance surged, and its originally shrinking size began to grow wildly, stretching the entire vine net to the point of breaking.

However, at this moment, the vine net seemed to have a life of its own, and each vine began to grow, doubling in size instantly.

The Black Tortoise Seal, still unable to escape, started to dash left and right under Master Yuyuan’s control, hoping to break through the vine net.

Yet it was to no avail, as whenever the giant seal was about to touch the vine net, a green light would flash by, blocking its advance.

With the green light scattered, Master Yuyuan’s connection with his lifebound magical treasure began to weaken again.

He was extremely anxious but could do nothing.

Previously, Master Tianci had privately discussed with him, asking him to spar with Zhou Xun and enhance his reputation. After much thought, he agreed.

However, during the magical combat, he realized that both he and Master Tianci had underestimated Zhou Xun’s strength.

There was no need for him to fake it; this youngster’s power was mighty, and with him taking over as Grand Elder, Tianhan City would surely continue to flourish.

Thinking of this, Master Yuyuan withdrew his power:

"Younger Brother Zhou’s strength is formidable, and I find myself at a disadvantage, admirable, admirable!"

"This position of Grand Elder belongs to none other than Younger Brother Zhou!"

Saying so, he cupped his hands toward Zhou Xun.

"Thank you for the concession, Daoist Brother!"

Zhou Xun, seeing this, also withdrew his spell.

The vines quickly retracted, transforming into several green lights that entered Zhou Xun’s body, while the Black Tortoise Seal swiftly shrank, flying back into Master Yuyuan’s mouth.

The spectators below were greatly astonished by this.

Zhou Xun could indeed stand against a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator with his Early-Stage Core Formation Cultivation without being at a disadvantage, so the rumors seemed true.

The many cultivators of Tianhan City nodded in recognition of Zhou Xun’s strength.

After all, having such prowess at the beginning stage, when he reaches later stages, wouldn’t he rival a True Monarch Nascent Soul? By then, Tianhan City might progress even further.

"With this strength, Master Wangchuan is surely an unstoppable choice for the position of Grand Elder!"

"Indeed, earning the approval of Master Tianci, this person surely has real merit!"

...

After this battle, the atmosphere in the arena immediately shifted.

Xing Huai’an looked astonished, as if seeing Zhou Xun for the first time.

Only Zhou Jingsong maintained an expression as if everything was as it should be.

However, Master Qianchuan, the third disciple of Master Tianci, wore a sullen face.

He had always regarded himself as the heir to Tianhan City, and now that the position of Grand Elder was going to Zhou Xun, he couldn’t bear it.

He immediately stood up, his face livid, showing dissatisfaction:

"Master Wangchuan... I wondered what abilities you had, but it turns out to be just a staged drama with Elder Yuyuan, your true strength is merely such!"

As these words fell, the crowd was in an uproar.

"What, a staged drama!"

"How could it be a staged drama?"

In their view, Master Yuyuan, however, is a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator, having been pushed back by Zhou Xun, was a colossal blow to his prestige!

Why would he damage his own reputation merely to elevate a newly advanced Core Formation cultivator, willingly becoming his stepping stone.

But now with Master Qianchuan’s words, the situation seemed not so simple,

Master Qianchuan was the most talented disciple under Master Tianci, the acknowledged heir to Master Tianci, and a real power in Tianhan City,

with his accusation, it naturally caused confusion among the people!

Sitting at the head, Master Tianci was furious at these words, quickly scolding:

"Presumptuous, Daoist Yuyuan is upright and honorable, how dare you, a mere youngster, question him, retreat immediately!"

Master Tianci’s voice carried the mana aura of a Peak Core Formation Cultivator, pressing down on Master Qianchuan.

However, it was intercepted by Master Xingyue in front, who smiled:

"Daoist Tianci, you’re mistaken. The matter of Tianhan City’s Grand Elder is significant and should be clarified."

"Why not let me inspect it a bit, how about it?"

"With my identity, there’s no way I could play favorites, right, hahaha!"

Master Tianci, hearing this, looked displeased, suppression arose, and a gust of wind began to form from nowhere, as if the prelude to Master Tianci’s anger.

"If Elder Xingyue intervenes, it would indeed be utterly fair!"

At this moment, Master Qianchuan below also spoke up.

These words cornered Master Tianci, who snorted coldly and said:

"Ji Mou has never explained my actions to others, matters of Tianhan City are not for you to comment!"

He scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes.

As his gaze passed, everyone evaded, even Master Xingyue.

The scene fell into silence!

Just then, a sudden laughter echoed,

everyone turned towards the source of the laughter, finding it was Zhou Xun.

"Daoist Brother Tianci, since this Daoist Xingyue is so interested, why shouldn’t Zhou Mou exchange a few moves with him, otherwise they’ll say Tianhan City is avoiding battle!"

Master Tianci was surprised by these words, but meeting Zhou Xun’s eyes, he seemed to perceive Zhou Xun’s confidence and nodded in agreement, saying:

"Fine, let’s show the mediocres the true depth of Tianhan City!"

Zhou Xun nodded slightly, then faced Master Xingyue not far away, cupping his hands:

"Since Daoist Xingyue personally invites, how can Zhou Mou refuse, please instruct me!"

He pinched a spell, his figure flickered, appearing again several hundred yards in the sky.

"Good, Master Zhou has such interest, I am impressed, let me witness the Master’s prowess!" With a flash, he appeared a thousand yards away opposite Zhou Xun.

The two faced each other in mid-air.

"Master Zhou should strike first, to avoid accusations of bullying the weak!" Master Xingyue stroked his beard, his Feather Crane Daoist Robe flowing in the wind,

to match his youthful look yet aged presence, he exuded an aura of an immortal sage.

What a picture of immortal grandeur!

Seeing this, Zhou Xun sneered lightly,

He said nothing but immediately pinched a spell, pointing at himself,

The mysterious lotus seed in his dantian suddenly emitted a strange energy, which combined with his mana, bursting forth!

Immediately, green lights flew out, turning the entire three thousand yards into a realm of Spirit Wood!

"Spirit Wood Limit!"