Eight Meridians Astonish the Crowd

Eight Meridians Astonish the Crowd

The Ancestral Dragon Scripture.

Calling it the number one cultivation art in the Heaven Origin World would not be an exaggeration. It was a cultivation art passed down by the Ancestral Dragon, the first-ranked divine ancestor. However, Mu Chen had no thoughts of claiming it.

Zhou Yuan had possessed it before, and he could reclaim his Saint Dragon Destiny in the future. This destiny had been formed from a portion of the Ancestral Dragon's intent, making it a perfect match for cultivating the Ancestral Dragon Scripture. Mu Chen was certain that he did not possess this world's Dragon Attribute Destiny.

Besides, if his plan succeeded, he would also have a chance to obtain Source Qi comparable to the ninth grade.

Zhou Yuan hesitated only briefly before choosing the Ancestral Dragon Scripture. Though the seventh grade was tempting, the Ancestral Dragon Scripture meant greater possibilities and a higher ceiling. Besides, he would definitely reclaim the Saint Dragon Destiny he had lost in the future.

However, when he saw the source materials required for the first level, even as the prince of Great Zhou, he felt a terrible headache. At a time like this, he would have to seek out his father. He could not gather them all by himself anytime soon.

At the West Courtyard of the Great Zhou Mansion, the site of the Mansion Examination, five elevated platforms stood upon the vast plaza. The surrounding area was already packed with people. Even the king and queen had arrived. Unlike the Grand Examination, the results of this Mansion Examination would shake the very foundation of the Great Zhou Mansion.

Zhou Qing was not worried about the outcome. His son had already opened all Eight Meridians, while Qi Yue of King Qi's Mansion had only opened seven. The advantage was his.

Mu Chen and the other two stood there, drawing the attention of countless people.

"How many meridians have those three opened?"

"Who knows? Just looking at them, they feel terrifyingly strong."

"If we get matched against them, we should just concede."

Although they had not displayed their Eight Meridians, their mere stance made them seem terrifyingly powerful. No one had any desire to face them.

On the high seats, a cold-faced middle-aged man frowned. That little brat from the Zhou Clan felt somewhat strange. At the same time, unease rose within him.

If something went wrong during the Mansion Examination, the Great Zhou Mansion he had plotted over for so long might slip through his fingers.

"Qi Yuan, why are you pulling such a long face? Smile a little," Zhou Qing said calmly, while inwardly he was overjoyed.

Didn't you want to rebel? Let's see what face you have left after today. Great Zhou's Saint Dragon had not fallen.

"Your Majesty, I am not much of a smiler." Qi Yuan's mouth twitched. This Zhou Qing definitely meant no good.

Zhou Qing smiled faintly. If you will not smile now, you will not be able to smile later. Still, Qi Yuan was truly patient, worthy of being a formidable figure.

He was also on guard against Qi Yuan, lest he suddenly lash out and harm Yuan'er.

"Blood Boiling Tattoos? How much did King Qi's Mansion pay you to make you fight this desperately?" Mu Chen said calmly as he sensed his opponent's violent Source Qi.

Burning Vital Blood could greatly increase one's strength in a short time, but the side effects were severe. Vital Blood recovered slowly, and overdoing it could damage one's Meridians, making further advancement difficult for the rest of one's life.

"None of your business!"

Quite a few Yi Academy students participating in the Mansion Examination had made deals with Qi Yue.

King Qi's Mansion had given them enough money to last the rest of their lives, and knowing that their futures would amount to little anyway, they naturally did not think it was a loss.

"Get down!"

Chu Yun roared, his voice exploding like thunder. The ground trembled, and many students with six opened meridians felt an intense threat. They could not understand why, despite all being at six meridians, he inspired such wariness in them.

Flowing Water Shattering Rock Palm!

Mu Chen did not even need to open his meridians. His palm swept through the air as Source Qi surged forth like the raging waves of a great river, twisting the space around his hand before slamming heavily into Chu Yun's chest.

Crack!

The teeth-grinding sound of breaking ribs spread across the arena. Chu Yun spat out blood and flew backward like a kite with its string cut, the impact knocking him unconscious.

Mansion Lord Chu was slightly stunned. That seemed to be the incomplete Mid-grade Origin Art, the Flowing Water Shattering Rock Palm. But why did its power feel like that of a High-grade Origin Art? And Mu Chen had actually mastered it. What a peerless genius.

Just as Mu Chen's battle ended, Su Youwei shocked everyone as well. She defeated her opponent with equal ease and likewise had not opened her meridians.

The people of A and B Academies were driven mad with curiosity. Just how strong were these two? Could they already be in the Qi Nourishing Realm?

"Qi Yue, it is time for the two of us." Zhou Yuan looked at the stunned Qi Yue and smiled faintly.

The Blood Boiling Tattoo could indeed unleash power far beyond one's usual limits for a short time, but against those who had opened all Eight Meridians, it was simply no match.

"Since Your Highness has issued a challenge, I naturally will not refuse."

Though Qi Yue's expression was ugly, he remained confident in his strength at seven meridians. During the Grand Examination, Zhou Yuan had only opened two meridians, so at most, Zhou Yuan should have opened five or six by now.

"Your path ends here." Qi Yue stepped before Zhou Yuan and spoke calmly, as though victory was already in his grasp.

"Not necessarily. It is not as if you do not know about my ability to fight above my level." Zhou Yuan stared coldly at Qi Yue. He would repay all of the previous targeting today.

Qi Yue frowned. Zhou Yuan had defeated Lin Feng, who had four opened meridians, while having only two himself. That proved Zhou Yuan's physical abilities were indeed extraordinary. He absolutely could not lose.

He immediately used the Meridian Breaking Art, raising himself to the level of eight meridians. Everyone could feel endless Source Qi pouring into Qi Yue's body, his aura steadily climbing higher.

"Eight meridians? That is exactly what I was waiting for." Zhou Yuan smiled meaningfully, leaving Qi Yue confused.

However, the surge in power sent Qi Yue's confidence soaring. If he could still lose like this, he might as well eat shit in a latrine.

"Qi Yue, you are no match for me."

Zhou Yuan clenched his fist, and his aura instantly surged, becoming even more powerful than Qi Yue's. The Source Qi fluctuations emanating from his body changed the expressions of everyone below the platform. This was not the sign of chaotic Source Qi like Qi Yue's.

"His Highness has actually opened eight meridians?"

"It is not the Meridian Breaking Art—he has truly opened all eight meridians!"

"His Highness hid himself too well. He did not reveal it from the start, instead waiting for Qi Yue to use the Meridian Breaking Art to reach eight meridians before exposing it. He clearly wanted to humiliate Qi Yue."

An uproar broke out below the platform, everyone finding it unbelievable. They could not comprehend Zhou Yuan's speed of Meridian Opening. He had only opened two meridians during the Grand Examination, yet all eight were open by the Mansion Examination. Even taking medicine should not have made that possible.

"How is that possible?!" Qi Yuan's expression changed. All eight meridians were open? How long had it been?

Zhou Qing and Qin Yu were gratified and proud. This was their son, the Saint Dragon of the Zhou Clan, revealing his brilliance today.

"Impossible! It must be a trick!" The one least able to accept it was Qi Yue, standing before Zhou Yuan. Looking back now, his earlier display had been no different from that of a clown.

With seven opened meridians, he could have ranked first among this batch of students from A and B Academies. Yet now, he was nothing more than a joke.