Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Damn little bastard, does he really think that after defeating Feng Hang, he’s invincible in the Outer Sect?”

With Yun Xiao’s angry gaze, a cold sneer flashed across Shen Xiao’s eyes as he casually stroked his Waist Storage, his confidence visibly boosted.

Despite Yun Xiao defeating Feng Hang, who was ranked first on the Mortal List, Shen Xiao was not overly fearful of Yun Xiao. The techniques he had trained lately were specifically to counter Feng Hang.

Although Feng Hang had long held the first position on the Mortal List, unshaken by anyone, it doesn’t mean Shen Xiao was much inferior; it’s just that the latter has been somewhat pretentious, aiming to amaze everyone in this Outer Sect Tournament and defeat Feng Hang in one fell swoop.

The techniques Shen Xiao had cultivated at great cost were originally intended to counter Feng Hang. Unexpectedly, the top guy on the Mortal List was defeated by Yun Xiao.

As for Ling Wan, he had not yet reached the level that would force Shen Xiao to use his ultimate move; since Yun Xiao is so arrogant, then let’s give this youngster a big surprise in tomorrow’s final battle.

As Shen Xiao and Yun Xiao exchanged glances, Ling Wan, standing beside them, had completed his breakthrough, reaching the true Peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm. This scene made the several Great Elders somewhat sentimental, though each felt differently.

Great Elder Lu Zhan and Elder Su He felt relieved; Ling Wan had endured so much hardship and finally achieved a breakthrough, a truly tremendous fortune.

On the other hand, Elder Fu Du had more complex thoughts. Seeing Ling Wan’s revival and breakthrough, his interest in the secrets within Yun Xiao increased, and he began formulating a plan in his mind.

”What... what happened to me?”

Just recovering from his breakthrough, Ling Wan’s mind was still a bit groggy. But as he uttered these vague words, he soon remembered the past events, then with anger filled eyes, he stared at Shen Xiao not far away.

Ling Wan vividly recalled that while on the arena, he had already conceded defeat, yet Shen Xiao, that despicable and shameless villain, still wanted him dead.

But at this moment, even though Ling Wan had reached the Peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm, he knew he probably was no match for Shen Xiao, and this arena battle ultimately was his loss.

”Let it be, Ling Wan, there’s no point in talking to such a vile person. What he imposed on you today, I will make sure he pays back tomorrow!”

Yun Xiao seemed to sense Ling Wan’s angry aura and gently patted his shoulder, hinting at something first, then turned his head and continued, ”You better first thank the Great Elder for saving your life!”

Upon hearing this, Ling Wan calmed down, remembered what had happened, and immediately knelt to the ground, respectfully saying, ”Ling Wan is deeply grateful for the Great Elder’s lifesaving grace!”

”Enough, you should thank Yun Xiao instead. Without him, I would have been helpless!” Lu Zhan, not wanting to take credit, waved his hand and again pushed the merit toward Yun Xiao.

Seeing Ling Wan about to turn around and express thanks, Yun Xiao, somewhat helplessly said, ”We’re brothers, let’s not be so formal, shall we?”

With these words, Yun Xiao also bowed to the Great Elder, saying, ”Great Elder, if there’s nothing else, we will head back first!”

”Yun Xiao, I am really looking forward to your final battle tomorrow!” Lu Zhan seemed to think of something, and the sentence he said made Shen Xiao’s expression darken not far away.

”But, you need to watch out for those despicable and underhanded tactics, don’t get tricked!” With a deep hatred for evil, Lu Zhan disdained Shen Xiao’s poisonous actions after Ling Wan conceded, and his pointed words were quite clear.

”Hehe, mere low-level Extreme Cold Yinsu Poison of the Spiritual Rank can’t bother me, and moreover...” Yun Xiao smiled faintly but stopped speaking halfway, stirring thoughts among the people on the platform.

However, just as everyone pondered the meaning of Yun Xiao’s words, he suddenly turned his head with a somewhat odd expression as he walked to the edge of the arena with Ling Wan.

”Second Elder, your Three Yin Meridians, they must have been tainted while refining the Extreme Cold Yinsu Poison, right? Better be extra careful in the future!”

Yun Xiao unexpectedly said this, then nonchalantly stepped down from the stage with Ling Wan, leaving three puzzled elders and a younger person to turn their gazes towards Second Elder Fu Du.

Among them, Shen Xiao, who already knew some inside information, had his gaze flicker, but Lu Zhan and Su He, who initially had no suspicion towards Fu Du, detected something fishy from Yun Xiao’s words, and their expressions grew a bit gloomy.

”Second Elder, is what Yun Xiao said true?”

Lu Zhan’s tone carried a hint of accusation. If this matter really involved Fu Du, it would mean breaking the rules of the Outer Sect Competition. One can imagine, how could a cultivator at the early stage of Meridian Rushing Realm withstand the potent poison concocted by an Intermediate Spiritual Rank Poison Vein Master?

Moreover, if it weren’t for Yun Xiao’s Evil Exorcism Pulse Array today, coupled with the methods of the Great Elder, who is an Intermediate Spiritual Rank Meridian Refining Master, perhaps Ling Wan would have tragically died from the Extreme Cold Yinsu Poison.

Previously, when the Great Elder had just taken the stage, he had asked Fu Du whether he knew what the poison was. At that time, Fu Du flatly denied it, claiming he had no knowledge whatsoever.

However, regarding the Three Yin Meridians poison by Fu Du, it is not a secret within the Jade Pot Sect at all. Lu Zhan and Su He knew about it, and even Fu Du’s disciple, Yin Huan, suffered terribly from this Ice Cold Qi.

Lu Zhan and others did not know how Fu Du was afflicted with the Three Yin Meridians, or when he had been afflicted. Yet, this covert matter was mysteriously resolved by the Talisman Poison Master and his disciple a year ago.

Regarding the Pill Recipe of the Intermediate Spiritual Rank Yin Transformation Pill provided by Yun Xiao, even if Fu Du had asked the Sect Master to refine it, he never mentioned its origin, so no one knew the origin of that pill recipe.

It was not until Yun Xiao disclosed it before stepping down did Lu Zhan and Su He begin to suspect, coupled with the bizarre arrival of the Extreme Cold Yinsu, they couldn’t help but suspect Fu Du had secret involvement.

”Great Elder, Elder Six, you wouldn’t really believe what a young boy has said, would you?”

Fu Du remained composed and did not show any disturbance due to Lu Zhan’s accusation, but rather curiously retorted, his voice full of disbelief.

Seeing that Lu Zhan and Su He were still staring at him with somber eyes, Fu Du spread his hands and said, ”I have never heard of Extreme Cold Yinsu, believe it or not, it’s all up to you!”

As such, Fu Du, facing no retribution, left Lu Zhan with no options. After all, this matter was only speculation and lacked concrete evidence. This old man adamantly denied everything, and with his status within the Jade Pot Sect, no one could do anything to him.

A battle that promised novelty ended just like this, yet, for some reason, all the surrounding geniuses felt somewhat unsatisfied. Their gazes were fixated on the slowly walking slender figure towards the hall’s entrance, wondering what was on their minds.

Speaking of today’s second match, the fight between Shen Xiao and Ling Wan did not last long. However, the events that followed were even more spectacular, making everyone somewhat reluctant to leave.

Some deeply thoughtful individuals seemed to have discovered more secrets about Yun Xiao. That coarse-dressed youth was not only excellent in Meridian Qi combat but his Meridian Refining Technique also seemed quite notable.

In one corner below the Arena Hall, a venomous gaze was firmly fixed on Yun Xiao’s back, wishing to pounce and flay and devour him. The owner of this gaze was naturally none other than the former number one genius of the Mortal List, Feng Hang.

Yet for some reason, despite his deep hatred for Yun Xiao, deep inside, Feng Hang felt a hint of fear towards that young man who had yet to break through to the Meridian Rushing Realm. He knew that in this lifetime, he might never be Yong Xiao’s match again.

Not to mention the various thoughts of the Arena Hall’s geniuses, Yun Xiao and Ling Wan directly returned to their residence. Soon after, Tan Yun and others also returned. It’s worth mentioning that along with them, came Song Tian, who had just broken through to the early stage of Meridian Rushing Realm.

”Junior Brother Yun Xiao, you really are amazing; you even defeated Feng Hang!”

Excited, Song Tian, who had followed them to the courtyard, spoke with a feeling of exultation—especially since he harbored deep hatred for Feng Hang due to the first round of the battle.

In fact, if not for Yun Xiao and the Great Elder, Song Tian wouldn’t have been able to stand here and talk at all; he would have died in the first round. Seeing Feng Hang’s miserable state now, how could he not be happy?

In these past few days, Yun Xiao had also gotten to know Song Tian well enough to understand him as a straightforward person. Yun Xiao simply waved his hand. For the battles that had ended already, he had no intention of showing off. Right now, his mind was on another matter.

”Ling Wan, the remnants of the Extreme Cold Yinsu Poison in your body still exist. You must avoid any battles for the next few days and better rest quietly!”

Yun Xiao knew well just how potent the low-level Spiritual Rank Extreme Cold Yinsu Poison could be to a cultivator at the Meridian Gathering Realm. Although the Evil Exorcism Pulse Array had expelled most of the poison from Ling Wan, the remaining toxins were not to be underestimated.

Ling Wan naturally didn’t doubt Yun Xiao’s words and nodded solemnly, soon recalling something and then added with some worry: ”Big Brother Yun Xiao, Shen Xiao is so sinister, you must be extra careful in tomorrow’s fight, do not fall into the same trap I did!”

”Heh, whose trap is trapping whom, is not yet certain!”

What Yun Xiao replied with a slight cold laugh passing in his eyes, left everyone in the courtyard a bit puzzled, completely unaware of his true intentions.