The result of Zhou Yuan and Cao s.h.i.+'s match swiftly spread in Saint Genesis Peak, undoubtedly stirring up the waters. Many had originally believed this match to be an unimportant squabble that had been started by Zhou Yuan.

　　Even though Zhou Yuan was the champion of the latest peak selection ceremony, it had been a compet.i.tion only amongst the outer mountain disciples. Cao s.h.i.+ on the other hand was a veteran gold sash disciple, and a formidable individual amongst his fifth layer Alpha-Origin peers. These two were clearly not supposed to be on the same level.

　　As such, many had dismissed the match with a laugh. But who could have expected the final result to turn out in such a manner...

　　"What? Zhou Yuan defeated Cao s.h.i.+?!"

　　Lu Yan was with elder Lu Song when she heard the news, disbelief immediately flooding her pretty face as she immediately asked, "How can it be? Did you make a mistake?"

　　The disciple that had mae the report merely smiled bitterly as he explained, "The news has already spread, and so many people have personally seen the battle. Zhou Yuan has indeed beaten Cao s.h.i.+.

　　Lu Yan's face turned spicy hot with embarra.s.sment. She had so certain of Zhou Yuan's defeat, hence this outcome was in truth quite shameful for her.

　　"Hehe, it seems that you've underestimated Zhou Yuan." Elder Lu Song grinned widely.

　　Lu Yan gently gritted her teeth and snorted. "Who knows whether elder Shen's faction was just putting up a show. Elder Shen may have forced Cao s.h.i.+ to lose to Zhou Yuan."

　　She was still unable to believe it. Zhou Yuan was only a second layer Alpha-Origin, right? Even if he had defeated the fourth layer Lu Feng during the peak selection ceremony, there was a huge gap between Lu Feng and Cao s.h.i.+.

　　Elder Lu Song shook his head. "I understand old Shen's character. He's inflexible and stubborn, and no matter how highly he regards Zhou Yuan, he will never use such a method to help the latter."

　　The disciple that had come to inform them also said, "It seems that Zhou Yuan's Nine Dragons Canon has reached the eighth dragon level."

　　"Oh?" Elder Lu Song, who was currently watering a plant, paused for a moment as he remarked in surprise, "This little guy does have some ability. Even amongst the inner mountain disciples, there are very few who can reach this level in the Nine Dragons Canon. In his fight with Lu Feng, he had only been at the fourth dragon…"

　　"I've previously heard of Zhou Yuan's excellent comprehensive ability with regards to Genesis techniques, but I never imagined that it would be so superb." He sighed.

　　Lu Yan pouted when she heard Lu Song continuously praise Zhou Yuan. "If you think so highly of him, why didn't you recruit him?"

　　Elder Lu Song sighed. "At present, Lu Hong's momentum is practically unstoppable, and I no longer have the drive to vie with him, leaving only that stubborn old Shen who is still unwilling to admit defeat. Since that is the case, why should I compete with him over Zhou Yuan. You can take it as me letting him hope."

　　"In that one in a million chance that Zhou Yuan really does turn out to be an amazing genius blessed by the heavens, and manages to obstruct Lu Hong's faction, it would be good for us too, because as things stand, we'll likely never be able to raise our heads again in the future."