Dragon Prince Yuan - Chapter 54

Chapter 54: 54

Rumble!

The clash of two Alpha-Origin stage experts could be said to shake the mountains . The entire field began to tremble violently at this moment, the spreading aftershocks making countless people feel as if they were unable to breath .

When Zhou Qing’s furious shout rang out, a large group of imperial guards flooded out from behind the field . But at the same time, numerous figures reached for their weapons in the field as they gathered towards king Qi .

Both factions were on high alert .

The suddenly suffocating atmosphere did nothing for the various factions that were secretly in shock . Was the royal clan and Qi Manor really going to war today?

Both parties were clearly unprepared . If they were to start a war now, Great Zhou would definitely descend into internal chaos, chaos which would in turn allow a third party the opportunity to reap the benefits .

Zhou Qing’s expression was frosty as vigorous scarlet red Flame-Thunder Qi continuously shot out from the top of his head . An astonishing aura accompanied the faint rumble of thunder as the Qi stormed in the sky above .

His eyes were ice-cold as he stared at Qi Yuan . Any movement from the latter would definitely provoke a response .

Qi Yuan’s face twitched faintly under Zhou Qing’s hawk-like gaze . Although there was anger and murder surging in the former’s eyes, he was after all no ordinary individual . He knew that both sides would suffer terrible losses if they were to clash here, allowing a third party to take advantage .

Hence, with a deep breath, the vigorous Genesis Qi that had poured out from his head was sucked back into his body .

A smile was revealed on his stormy face as he cupped his fists together towards Zhou Qing and said, “Your majesty, please quell your anger . I was reckless due my anxiousness and hope that you can forgive me . ”

As he spoke, he looked towards Zhou Yuan on the stone stage, “Your highness, please do not take offense if I scared you earlier . ”

At the sight of the smile on Qi Yuan’s face, Zhou Yuan could not help but think to himself, “King Qi is truly a formidable person, knowing when to bow and submit . No wonder he has caused so much trouble for father . ”

Zhou Yuan was growing increasingly wary of Qi Yuan, but maintained a smile full of apology as he replied, “I do not blame you, it is my fault for being unable to restrain myself earlier so I should be the one who apologises . ”

The corners of Qi Yuan’s eyes twitched as he shot a glance at the screaming Qi Yue, who was grabbing the stump where his arm once was, but could only force a smile, “Punches and kicks have no eyes and accidents are unavoidable . I can only say that Qi Yue was not as skillful . ”

Zhou Yuan seemed to breath a sigh of relief as he happily said, “Nothing is better than king Qi’s understanding . ”

“Hehe . ” Qi Yuan chuckled . There was a twinkle in his eye as he continued, “Is the technique previously used by your highness our Qi Manor’s Auraflare? May I inquire where your highness obtained it?”


Zhou Yuan smiled upon hearing this . “Someone tried to assassinate me some time ago while I was training in the Black Forest Mountain Range, but the attempt was ultimately foiled by myself . I found the technique on his corpse . ”

“So that’s what happened . ” It was as if a flash of understanding had struck Qi Yuan . “Qi Manor was burgled some time ago and it just so happens that this very same Auraflare technique was stolen . I believe that the burglar must have been the one who attacked your highness . ”

Qi Yuan’s smile became gentle as he continued, “I should really thank your highness . If not for you, Qi Manor would have truly lost the Auraflare technique . ”

Zhou Yuan’s eyebrows raised slightly . King Qi was such a wily old fox, but did he really believe that the Auraflare technique would be returned with a few simple words?



Thus, Zhou Yuan immediately let out a sigh and said, “I would naturally return the technique to Qi Manor if I still had it . Unfortunately, it was ripped to pieces in a fight with a Genesis Beast so I had to throw away the remains . ”

The smile on Qi Yuan’s face turned rigid as his fists involuntarily clenched tightly . Even a three year old would not believe Zhou Yuan’s words . It was clear that the latter had no intentions of returning the technique .

However, there was nothing Qi Yuan could do unless he wanted to fall out with the royal clan here .

Zhou Qing let out an icy chuckle in his heart when he saw this and withdrew his Genesis Qi . Although he too had been greatly angered by Qi Yuan’s unbridled actions, the former also knew that this was not the time to go to war with Qi Manor .

As the two individuals withdrew their Qi, the tense atmosphere smothering the field gradually dissipated .

Although everyone knew that the royal clan and Qi Manor were at loggerheads, the final membrane had not been broken . If it was torn apart here today, no one would be able to avoid the subsequent turmoil that would surely engulf Great Zhou .

With a wave of Qi Yuan’s hand, two figures flew onto the stage and assisted the still shrieking Qi Yue off . Only then did the referee return to his senses and shout, “A class, Zhou Yuan’s victory!”

“All the B class participants have been defeated so the A class has won their challenge! I now announce that the A class is this year’s leader of the classes!”

As the referee’s voice boomed, the numerous A class students burst out into cheers, cheers accompanied by thunderous applause from the countless audience members around the field .

Gaze after gaze was filled with amazement as they looked towards the thin figure of the youngster atop the stage . No one had expected the once crippled prince to reach such heights .



Those that had experienced the events from over a dozen years ago sighed inwardly . To think that even the calamity back then had been unable to completely ruin his highness . This clearly showed how just how tenacious his highness was .

However, when all was said and done, Zhou Yuan had after all lost the sacred dragon blessing . Hence, it was hard to determine exactly how far he would be able to go .

After all, the sacred dragon blessing that once belonged to him was currently the country blessing of Great Wu . In addition, its power had also been bestowed onto the two born with the python and sparrow blessings that were born on the same day as himself . With just the power of Great Zhou, taking it back would be harder than ascending the heavens .

In contrast to the celebratory atmosphere of the A class, an oppressive atmosphere covered the completely silent B class . Their class master, Xu Hong, had a steely-green face of compressed anger akin to a volcano that was on the verge of erupting .

A single step was all that separated him from the position of headmaster . He should taken control of the Great Zhou Institute after today, but who could have expected such a turn of events .

The originally sure-win Qi Yue had lost to Zhou Yuan!

It was at this time that the unconscious Liu Xi finally awakened . However, her pretty face immediately turned deathly pale when she heard the referee’s announcement .

“Qi Yue lost to Zhou Yuan? How can it be?!”

She blankly stared at the stone stage, only to see Zhou Yuan standing there with his hands behind his back . His tall straight figure and his thin face gave off an aura of sharpness that no one dared to underestimate .

“How is it possible… how could he have beaten Qi Yue! He’s nothing but a crippled prince!” Liu Xi mumbled to herself, still unable to accept reality .

The other class B students gloated a little as they watched Liu Xi . Qi Yue had been the only one to be acknowledged by this arrogant girl who acted superior to all of her other B class classmates .



You once said that prince Zhou Yuan was a toad that you would never give a second glance . Yet, he has now become so outstanding, so outstanding that even Qi Yue can no longer compare .

Looks like Su Youwei was right . Compared to prince Zhou Yuan, Liu Xi was the real toad .

On the tall viewing platform, Qi Yuan knew that their plan had already failed . His expression was somewhat dark as he looked towards Zhou Qing and said with a faint smile, “The outcome of this class ranking exam is truly unexpected . Congratulations your majesty . ”

Zhou Qing’s expression was calm as he replied, “It’s a pity with regards to all the thought and effort king Qi has put into the Great Zhou Institute over the years . ”

Qi Yuan laughed, “Qi Manor made a wrong move this time, but your majesty should not be too overjoyed . Qi Manor is still the same Qi Manor even without the Great Zhou Institute . ”

“Besides…”

He paused, revealing a slight smile as he glanced at Zhou Yuan . “My eldest son Qi Hao is said to have gained recognition under the great general . Perhaps your majesty should pay some attention to this . ”

Zhou Qing’s pupils shrank a little upon hearing these words, but his expression remained unchanged as he replied, “The great general is no rebel . At the very least, this is something that I still believe in . ”

“Hehe, I hope so . But it seems that he does not intend to repay your majesty’s faith . ” Qi Yuan’s words seemed to hold a deeper meaning . Without further ado, he smiled and cupped his fists together towards Zhou Qing before turning around to leave .

Zhou Qing’s eyes grew colder as he watched Qi Yuan leave . The former knew that Qi Manor would not just leave it at this after this failure . Looks like the future clashes between them would only grow more and more ruthless…

However, the one thing he knew was that no matter what, he would never allow a repeat of the events from back then!