Chapter 11

Zhou Qing's eyes seemed to sparkle as he looked at Zhou Yuan. The only arm he had was extended as he heavily patted Zhou Yuan's shoulder while the latter could see unconcealable excitement and hope in the former's eyes.

"Yuan'er, You've done very well!"

Zhou Qing's voice was somewhat shaky at this moment, and even his eyes had become red. "King Wu believed that stripping you of your sacred dragon blessing would plunge our Zhou clan's sacred dragon into an endless abyss, but from the looks of it, he has underestimated you!"

The former knew that the years where he had been unable to open his channels had caused his father's lofty aspiration to be slowly and cruelly ground away by reality, while his father's heart had perhaps also started to despair.

Reality had made Zhou Qing unable to see even the slightest hope.

The Great Zhou Empire was at death's door, while the Great Wu Empire grew increasingly prosperous and powerful. He knew that once the deadline of King Wu's vow arrived, Great Zhou would have to welcome its end.

Now, however, at the very moment when Zhou Yuan opened his meridian channel, the despairing Zhou Qing had finally seen a glimmer of light.

Even if this glimmer was still extremely faint, Zhou Qing believed that there would eventually come a day when this glimmer would transform into a great blazing sun. The fires of revenge would thoroughly incinerate Great Wu, taking back everything that Great Zhou had once lost.

Currently, Great Wu was waging war against two other nearby empires and could not spare any attention to Great Zhou. Hence, this was the best time for Zhou Yuan to grow.

"Yuan'er. Now that your first channel has been opened, you can learn some Genesis techniques and bring out the full potential of your power." Said Zhou Qing after regaining his calm.

Genesis techniques were techniques that utilized one's Genesis Qi more greatly. In this world, Genesis techniques were similar to Genesis Weapons and were divided into four tiers, Normal, Black(Xuan), Heaven, and Saint.

"I'll get someone to send you some suitable Genesis techniques from the royal treasury for you to try."

However, the higher the grade of the Genesis technique, the greater its requirement on the body. Most Channel Opening stage practitioners could only learn Basic tier Genesis techniques.

"There is no need for that Father, I already have some genesis Techniques that are more suitable for me"

This was also a chance to confirm whether he has a physique that is perfect for cultivating anything related to Ancestral Dragon, be it body, Qi, and Genesis Qi techniques.

Also, there are already two very suitable techniques for him hidden in the ninety-eight forms of the frolicking dragon.

Namely the Dragon Step and Dragon Tablet Hand. Both are High Black/Xuan Tier Genesis Qi techniques.

Therefore, a new module was added to his already busy daily cultivation routine from this day.

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In the stone pavilion

Zhou Yuan stood in silence for a long time before he suddenly lifted his foot and stepped forward at an angle. His steps were abnormally eccentric, yet remarkable like a soaring dragon. Meanwhile, the first meridian channel in his body began to absorb the surrounding Genesis Qi before diffusing it out from his body.

The instant the circulation of Genesis Qi in his body aligned with his steps, Zhou Yuan shifted his feet horizontally and his body blurred for a moment, unable to be found. It was rather bizarre.

Zhou Yuan continued to practice. An incense stick of time later, his originally inexperienced steps had grown much more practiced. He seemed to absent-mindedly shift his feet, causing his body to fade away from time to time, becoming as difficult to discern as the mist.

After Learning Dragon step one's Genesis Qi will vibrate with the air, creating a smokescreen-like effect. That is how the fade-away effect comes about. In other words, others might see that an attack is aimed at your throat but in reality, the attack has deviated three inches away from your real body. It is these three inches of deviation in which the Dragon Step displays its greatness.

One should not underestimate this 3 inches, as this distance is enough to avoid a fatal wound and even save your opponent.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan continued to practice. An incense stick of time later, his originally inexperienced steps had grown much more practiced. He seemed to absent-mindedly shift his feet, causing his body to fade away from time to time, becoming as difficult to discern as the mist.

After practicing the dragon step, Zhou Yuan was confident that his wishes had indeed been fulfilled, as after only practicing for 1 or 2 hours he was able to master it to a level where it could be used in a battle.

For comparison, a normal person may not be able to master this technique in a year, while even a genius may take a week or two.

The Dragon Step was amazing. The moment one seemingly faded away was in fact due to a certain special reaction between one's Genesis Qi and the surrounding air. It hid one's true location, making it hard to tell what was real or fake, ultimately making it difficult for others to find.

After learning the Dragon Step, Zhou Yuan's thoughts shifted to the Dragon Tablet Hand.

This bold and powerful Genesis technique was akin to a giant dragon smashing a mountain with a tablet. That instantaneous explosion of power was rather shocking.

The technique was not overly complicated. One only needed to visualize the destructive feeling of a giant dragon flinging a tablet while making Genesis Qi flow along one's channels and brazenly attack.

Zhou Yuan's fist seemed to flicker. It appeared to move in slow motion but gave off a feeling of heaviness as if dragging a heavy tablet while energy brewed within it.

Meanwhile, Genesis Qi flowed along the meridian channel in his body and poured into his fist.

At a certain moment, Zhou Yuan's eyes suddenly focused as his immature face became stern. His hand abruptly moved, one pulling, the other guiding as if he were a giant dragon smashing the stone tablet in his claws at an unbroken mountain range.

Boom!

Zhou Yuan's fist heavily smashed into a thick tree trunk. Berserk power exploded from the center of his fist, immediately causing wood splinters to fly as the entire tree was uprooted.

The joy that Zhou Yuan felt was incalculable, although he long knew that he had been living in a world where cultivation was real, it was still the first time he experienced it.

The Joy of getting stronger, knowing that you are progressing each day was like an addiction to Zhou Yuan, anyway it was not an addiction to be afraid of.

Just as Zhou Yuan was preparing to continue practicing the dragon tablet hand to increase its efficiency level, and make it ready to use in battles, he suddenly smelt a light fragrance. His expression immediately changed a little as he lifted his head, only to find that Yaoyao was standing beside him.

However instead of the ever indifference and aloofness that was mostly present on her face was now replaced by shock and a hint of admiration.

"So you learned the two hidden Genesis Techniques in the Dragon Breathing."

"Yes", Zhou Yuan nodded.

"I see, so what are you going to do next?"

"Well, for now, I will focus more on opening my meridians, but I will also keep on doing my usual training for now".

"I see, so shall we start our today's lesson on genesis rune?"

"Yes of course".

2 Hours Later

"I see, thank you, for today's lesson Miss Yaoyao please accept this little gift from me", While saying this Zhou Yuan took out a Bottle of fine Royal Quality Liquor, one of the many he had collected in 3 years.

See the bottle in Zhou Yuan's hand, Yaoyao's eyes shined, and in a flash, the bottle was in her hands.

"Hmm, very good, at least you have some conscience."

"Tuntun, come here", Zhou Yuan waved to Tuntun who was lying on the side of the bench.

After a moment of hesitation, Tuntun stood up and walked towards Zhou Yuan.

'The Great Start to create a good relationship with this Glutton'.

Zhou Yuan took out the dried meat of Genesis beast and kept it in front of Tuntun.

"This is the meat of a Grade 2 Genesis Beast, have a go!"

Hearing this Tuntun's eyes shined with hunger and he drooled a little and pounced on the food.

A Minute later all the meat was gone.

Zhou Yuan patted Tuntun's head after seeing this and nodded to Yaoyao beside him, after placing the Heavenly Yuan Brush back on his hip, he walked out of the room. He planned to visit the Great Zhou Institute today to meet his little Weiwei, he had not seen her for nearly 6 days, and he had to also ensure that Qi Yue would not secretly cause trouble for her.

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The Great Zhou Institute.

Zhou Yuan did not see Su Youwei after a stroll around the campus. Only after asking did he find out that she was working in the library.

The library of the Great Zhou Institute used to be considerably deserted. However, ever since Su Youwei started to work part-time there, it has become one of the popular spots in the institute. People would slip over from time to time and feign borrowing books with the hopes of getting closer to Su Youwei.

Zhou Yuan did not see Su Youwei at the front desk when he walked into the library. Hence, he took a trip around the place and paused before a large bookshelf.

A slim girl was standing on a tall stool, tidying the bookshelf as she very carefully wiped away the dust.

At this moment, a ray of sunlight shot in from outside the window. Dust danced within the light, while the girl's pretty face seemed to sparkle. Her long lashes gently fluttered as her small raised mouth softly hummed a little tune, a scene filled with youthful vigor.

"Who would have thought that after not seeing My little Weiwei for only 6 days, she would seem even more pretty".

Su Youwei seemed to come back to reality as she hastily lowered her head. Joy immediately surged onto her pretty face when she saw Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan walked under the tall stool, lifted his head, and watched on with interest. It was because the bottom half of the uniform Su Youwei wore was a skirt, resulting in two long and slender white legs being imprinted in his eyes. They were as glossy as jade and made one have the urge to cop a feel.

"Your Highness!"

Su Youwei immediately blushed when she felt Zhou Yuan's gaze and cried out in an embarrassed and angry manner. The thick book in her hand was jolted, causing a layer of dust to fall and obstruct Zhou Yuan's gaze.

However, this did not stop him from staring, after a moment he stopped and showed Su Youwei a thumbs up.

"White is a good choice, Little Weiwei", he said so while smiling.

Su Youwei was stunned before she gracefully hopped off the tall stool and placed the book back on the bookshelf. Her face was red as she rolled her eyes at the acting Zhou Yuan and spit out, "Low-class, pervert, lecher".

But even words such could not affect the thick skin of Zhou Yuan.

"It's called appreciation".

Su Youwei softly snorted. "Why has the carefree and unambitious prince come here?"

It looked as if even Su Youwei had somewhat developed resistance to Zhou Yuan's habits.

"Heh heh, if I did not come, I'm afraid that my little Weiwei would be kidnapped by someone." Zhou Yuan chuckled. He was not lying, those bastards really could do such things."

"Eeih, so sickening! Don't address me in such a way!"

Su Youwei's pretty face was red as she resentfully glared at Zhou Yuan. Her little mouth stuck out slightly as she said in a somewhat distressed manner, "You also know of this huh? That Qi Yue has approached me quite a few times. So annoying."

"Let's not mention that bastard's name in our private session. He's at most a little rock in our journey of cultivation, anyways Weiwei I have a piece of good news to tell you."

"What is it, Your Highness?", Su Youwei was confused.

"I found my meridians a week ago and I have also opened my 1st meridian channel", Zhou Yuan casually dropped a bomb.

"I see as expected of His Highness", Su Youwei was about to continue, but then she paused as she realized what she just heard.

"Your Highness, you found your Meridians, Congratulations", Su Youwei shouted as she hugged Zhou Yuan, enthusiastically.

She seemed even happier than him when he opened his Meridians.

In her Enthusiasm, she hugged Zhou Yuan even tighter which led to him in contact with her growing curves.

Right now Zhou Yuan was chanting Buddhist scriptures in his mind while silently praying that his Great Pillar doesn't extend to heaven right now.

'Damn these Hormones'

While Zhou Yuan and Su Youwei were having their intimate moment they were disturbed by the sounds of a person's footsteps.

They turned their heads to find a rather tall young man who was also a little handsome. His expression changed greatly when he saw the scene of Su Youwei and Hugging each other.

His face turned black, his eyes red and he started gritting his teeth, seeing him Su Youwei realized what she was doing, her face turned red, and just as she was about to remove herself from the hug, Zhou Yuan held her waist and pulled her even closer.

"Well hello who may this classmate be?, and what is your purpose for coming here", Zhou Yuan calmly asked while keeping his hand on Su Yuowei's waist.

"Hello Your Highness, my name is Lin Feng", Lin Feng Replied trying to force out a smile while bowing, which came out even uglier than crying. He was angry as hell but could not do anything.

"I came here to see whether Su Youwei was free or not, then invite her for a meal." He uttered while gritting his teeth.

"Then as Classmate Lin Feng can see, Weiwei and I are busy and she cannot accept your invitation so please see yourself out", Zhou Yuan said in a tone of utter indifference, this whole time he was only looking at Su Youwei.

"Yes your Highness, sorry for interrupting your time", Lin Feng managed to say this while bowing his head to not let Zhou Yuan see his Eyes which were full of anger, shame, and murderous intent.

Saying this he swiftly turned around and left in a hurry. Zhou Yuan did not say anything and merely smiled faintly at Lin Feng.

As Lin Feng turned around the corner, his face turned darker as he remembered Su Youwei hugging Zhou Yuan so closely.

"Hehe, looks like you do not have much of a chance." A soft chuckle was suddenly heard from behind. Lin Feng turned his head only to find Qi Yue wearing white clothes.

"Little prince." Lin Feng controlled his expression and bowed slightly.

Qi Yue seemed to smile as he stood beside Lin Feng and he looked in the direction that Zhou Yuan and Su Youwei were in. "Although our prince is unable to start channel opening cultivation, he still has his status. Moreover, Su Youwei owes a debt of gratitude towards him and might even be in love with him, I'm afraid that you don't have much of a chance."

Lin Feng's eyes were somewhat dark while his lips were tightly pursed. It was clear that he was extremely dissatisfied.

"You've fallen for Su Youwei?" Qi Yue could not help but smile and ask when he saw Lin Feng's appearance.

"Su Youwei might be a mere commoner but she has the qualifications to change everything. She will surely separate herself from the ordinary and become the focus of everyone's attention in the future." Lin Feng explained.

Qi Yue nodded and sighed. "That is true. It is only a matter of time given her talent. Prince Zhou Yuan is really lucky, to think that any random person he picked up would become a genius."

Lin Feng's expression grew increasingly passionate as he slowly said, "Even more so why I will not give up."

Qi Yue grinned a little. "Honestly speaking, you are not weaker than his highness. The only thing he has over you is his status as a prince. Without it, he will not even have the qualifications of receiving a second glance from you."

Lin Feng did not reply, but a sliver of pride appeared in his eyes. From his point of view, if Zhou Yuan was not the prince of Great Zhou, someone like him who was unable to open his meridian channels truly would not even enter Lin Feng's eyes.

"I do hope that you will be able to obtain Su Youwei. If that happens, there will be one less huge inconvenience for me." Qi Yue chuckled as he continued, "I went looking for her previously and made many offers, but was still unable to convince her to enter the B class after the newcomer exam. From the looks of it, she is very committed to his highness Zhou Yuan."

Lin Feng's expression became even uglier.

"However, I do have an idea." Qi Yue paused for a moment. "There is still one more month till the newcomer exam and Zhou Yuan is also participating. If he fails miserably, it will be a rather substantial blow to someone of his status."

Lin Feng's eyes flickered. Cultivation was mainstream in Great Zhou and it was a nation established on martial prowess. Even if Zhou Yuan was a prince, if he did not produce any results, people would surely start talking. At that time, Su Youwei should be able to see that a crippled prince could not be relied upon.

"What are Little Prince's intentions?"

Qi Yue faintly smiled as he said, "I will pull some strings during the exam and ensure that Zhou Yuan bumps into you. When that happens, you should know what to do to dim his princely halo."

Lin Feng was somewhat hesitant after hearing this. "But he is after all the prince, if we go too far…"

"In a match, fists and legs have no eyes. No one will say anything." Qi Yue shook his head before continuing, "Since your Lin clan is already standing on the side of my Qi Manor, we will protect you even if something happens."

Lin Feng's eyes flickered. A short while later, he fiercely gritted his teeth and replied in a low voice, "Alright, I understand. If I meet him in the newcomer exam, I will make sure that his highness will lose in the most humiliating fashion."

A venomous look flashed across his eyes as he lifted his head and remembered Zhou Yuan. Since a crippled prince wanted to snatch away his woman, he could only make sure that this prince suffered when the time came.

Qi Yue laughed softly. If Zhou Yuan was beaten into the mud, Qi Yue would go look for Su Youwei again. This girl should be able to tell who was the stronger one. As long as she cast her lot in with the B class, there would no longer be anyone who could threaten him in the class ranking exam and the Great Zhou Institute would fall into the hands of Qi Manor.

Henceforth, the students who graduated from the Great Zhou Institute would be branded by Qi Manor. When that happened, it would be time for the ruler of the Great Zhou Empire to change.

While some people were plotting against Zhou Yuan, the mentioned person was having fun teasing Su Youwei.

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