Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Elder Fu Du, have you forgotten that I once suffered from the Ice Cold Poison of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad!”

As Yun Xiao listened to the murmuring of Elder Fu Du, he suddenly felt a hint of mockery. With the words out of his mouth, Fu Du’s face slightly changed, while the two Great Elders beside him were completely befuddled.

Unlike Su He, who was completely unaware, Great Elder Lu Zhan had heard some things from Mo Qing. Initially, Yun Xiao had been poisoned by the venom of the Seven-Colored Immortal Spider, yet he survived and even joined the Jade Pot Sect. All of this had been informed to his teacher, Lu Zhan, by Mo Qing.

However, that was all Lu Zhan knew. He was completely ignorant of the fact that at that time, Yun Xiao had tested every poison within the Poison Hall, and in the end, was even frozen into a human ice sculpture by the venom of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad.

In fact, Yun Xiao was right. The reason he could speak so quickly after being poisoned was precisely because he had been afflicted by the Ice Cold Poison of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad.

Had it been any other poison similar to that of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, Yun Xiao might have been able to barely speak after several hours, but, as luck would have it, his fortune was exceptionally good.

Originally, Yun Xiao had been poisoned by the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, and not only did he not perish, but this also triggered the activation of a Cold Ice Attribute Ancestor Vein. The two complemented and had a subtle connection.

Or it might be said that this Cold Ice Ancestral Vein of Yun Xiao was completely activated due to the Ice Cold Poison of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad. Thus, within this Ancestral Vein, there was an inherent essence of the Ice Cold Poison of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad.

Now, Elder Fu Du, using this venom to trap Yun Xiao in a certain state, did initially succeed. However, exactly because of this, Yun Xiao was able to counteract the Cold Ice Poison in an extremely short time, using the same-origin power within his Ice Cold Ancestral Vein.

It could even be said not to be a neutralization, for when Yun Xiao circulated a certain power within the Ice Cold Ancestral Vein, he suddenly discovered that this Ice Cold Poison actually became a nourishing substance for the enhancement of the Ancestral Vein’s power.

From this perspective, the Ice Cold Poison that Yun Xiao encountered today was merely a few dozen breaths’ worth of trouble. After that, the venom not only posed no threat to him whatsoever but also enhanced the power of his Ancestral Vein a little.

Ancestral Veins are also graded, and to upgrade them is extremely difficult for Mortal Spirit, Earth, Sky, Saint, Fifth Rank. For example, a Fire Attribute Ancestral Vein could increase its grade by encountering some Fire Attribute Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and then absorbing and integrating them.

Each person’s Ancestral Vein is different, and the attributes on the Continent are also vast and varied. There’s no telling when you might encounter a divine item that matches the attributes of your own Ancestral Vein, thus significantly enhancing the grade of the Ancestral Vein.

If Elder Fu Du were to be aware of these cause and effect relationships, one would wonder what kind of thoughts he might have. It can be said that Elder Fu Du, with Shen Xiao’s assistance, has showcased a perfect example of ’trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to lure it.’

”What nonsense are you spouting, boy? I, the Elder, don’t understand a word!”

Yun Xiao’s words, laden with mockery, finally pulled Elder Fu Du back from his blunder. Being an old and calculating person, he already knew his plan had failed, and of course, he outright denied it now.

What a joke, an Elder ranked second in the Inner Sect’s Spirit Vein Realm, a mighty ruler of the Poison Vein lineage, covertly intervening in one, or even two, Outer Sect competition battles. If this were to be exposed, it’s likely that even the Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect would not be lenient.

Yun Xiao had no evidence, so he didn’t persist in this matter. In the next moment, under the astonished eyes of several Elders, the solid ice that had previously spread to his left arm and shoulder began melting at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It is worth mentioning that the ’Cold Ice Poison’ that turned into liquid did not fall off Yun Xiao’s left shoulder, but instead seemed to be swallowed by some mysterious force, penetrating beneath the sleeve of his left arm, disappearing without a trace.

In just a few breaths, the ice on Yun Xiao’s left arm had vanished. Looking at his condition at the moment, it seems as if he had never been poisoned. His calm and composed demeanor made the Elders all the more contemplative.

”Ah...”

However, just as theArena Hall fell into an eerie silence, a somewhat breathless shout came from below the stage, attracting everyone’s attention.

On closer look, the faces of the crowd were complex because the owner of the scream was none other than Yun Xiao’s opponent today, Shen Xiao, who once held the second place on the Mortal List.

The scene that had just unfolded on the stage, even though many of the talents were a bit too far to hear the exact words, the disappearance of the ice on Yun Xiao’s left arm indicated that this miraculous youth had not suffered much damage and had even resolved the Cold Ice Poison.

In contrast, Shen Xiao’s appearance was completely different from Yun Xiao’s unperturbed demeanor. At this moment, his chest was corroded with a large hole in his clothes, revealing a pitch-black chest underneath, obviously a sign of a dire intoxication.

”Elder... Elder, save... save me...”

At this moment, Shen Xiao suddenly turned his head towards the arena, but it was not Yun Xiao who had inflicted the severe poison on him that he was looking at, but an elderly figure that could be said to have sent him into the abyss.

In Shen Xiao’s heart, there was no lack of resentment towards Elder Fu Du. If it hadn’t been for this elder who had suddenly found his residence and given him a bottle of the severe Extreme Cold Yinsu Poison, he wouldn’t have cruelly targeted Ling Wan with poison during yesterday’s battle, nor would he have provoked Yun Xiao’s ”poison attack” retribution.

But at this time, even if Shen Xiao harbored great hatred towards Fu Du, he didn’t dare to show the slightest bit of it, for Fu Du was his last straw for survival, and he was still counting on this ruler of the Poison Vein to provide him with an antidote.

It was not until Shen Xiao’s voice rang out that the three Great Elders atop the arena finally took notice of this loser. They then stepped down from the arena in unison, with even Yun Xiao following along.

”Second Elder, can you tell what poison it is?”

Great Elder Lu Zhan did not ask Yun Xiao, who had administered the poison, because he knew that life and death were permissible in the arena, and since Shen Xiao had a deep grudge with Yun Xiao over the Ling Wan, from any angle, Yun Xiao would be unlikely to lend a helping hand.

This was the second time Lu Zhan had consulted Elder Fu Du. Even with his extensive experience, he seemed to have never seen such a potent poison, and regarding the Evil Exorcism Pulse Array that Yun Xiao taught him yesterday, he only knew about the major acupoints on the arm but was somewhat at a loss with the severe poison over his chest.

”The poison has reached the heart; there is no hope for him!”

However, as soon as Lu Zhan spoke, Elder Fu Du merely glanced indifferently at Shen Xiao and then delivered this ten-word verdict, effectively sentencing Shen Xiao to death.

”Second Elder, I... I...”

At this moment, Shen Xiao’s face showed a look of terror. He still held onto a sliver of hope, but seeing his appearance, Elder Fu Du felt nothing but extreme disgust.

Not to mention that failing to control Yun Xiao, in Elder Fu Du’s view, was a result of Shen Xiao’s incompetence. Such a useless pawn still hoping to live was wishful thinking.

Furthermore, Elder Fu Du was somewhat surprised that he truly had never seen such a severe poison that Shen Xiao had been affected by. Where exactly had Yun Xiao obtained such a deadly substance?

Seeing the Second Elder ignoring him, deep inside Shen Xiao’s eyes, there emerged a trace of resentful venom. But at this moment, he couldn’t afford to hate Elder Fu Du; turning his gaze, he had already shifted his attention towards a roughly dressed young man.

Spitting out blood...

The Shen Xiao lying on the ground was no longer the spirited and talented second-ranked genius from the Mortal List. Using his last bit of strength, he struggled to crawl to Yun Xiao’s feet, reaching out to grab the hem of Yun Xiao’s pants.

”Yun... Yun Xiao junior brother, I... I beg you, save... save me!”

Perhaps this was Shen Xiao’s last sliver of hope. Only if he were truly desperate would he ever condescend to beg Yun Xiao for mercy.

But in the face of life and death, some worthless dignity may seem insignificant. The closer to the end, the more Shen Xiao felt the terror of death—he was still young; he did not want to die.

However, having heard these intermittent words from Shen Xiao, many of the geniuses who had listened to Elder Fu Du’s words, including Great Elders Lu Zhan and Su He, all showed a peculiar expression.

Especially for Elder Fu Du, the sneer on his face was very intense, as if he thought Shen Xiao had been poisoned into stupidity—the poison had reached the heart; not even an Immortal could save him now, and even if Yun Xiao had the antidote, it was too late at this moment.

Regarding Shen Xiao, after yesterday’s battle, Yun Xiao had completely lost any good feelings for him. On the contrary, he harbored intense resentment. He had treated Ling Wan as a brother, yet this man had been so ruthless; how could he possibly show any mercy?

And now, when this man was so abjectly groveling before him, pleading for mercy, Yun Xiao’s gaze suddenly swept over Elder Fu Du. He already had an idea in mind.

”Shen Xiao, I have said it already: the poison I used on you today is retribution for your ruthless conduct yesterday. If you truly want to live, then I can give you a chance!”

Yun Xiao ignored the expressions of the few Great Elders and the surrounding geniuses. These words, while deepening the sneer in Elder Fu Du’s eyes, also ignited a difficult-to-express hope within Shen Xiao.

”I struck you with poison today because of your ruthlessness yesterday. If Ling Wan agrees to spare your life, then I have nothing to say!” Yun Xiao spoke confidently, and towards the end, he pointed out the direction of a seemingly dazed chubby boy not far away.

Naturally, this chubby boy was Ling Wan. He had never imagined that he would become the focus of the entire Arena Hall. When he saw that the three Great Elders’ gazes were also on him, he felt even more at a loss.