Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 279: 279 Unclaimed objects, for the capable to claim!

”Everyone, attack with your weapons!”

Yue Qi, ranking second on the Spiritual Chick List of the Jade Pot Sect, reacted faster than the heads of the two major families. Following his loud shout, he already pulled out a bizarrely shaped weapon from his Waist Storage.

This bizarre weapon looked like a ring, but the inadvertently emitted sharp sparkle still made Yun Xiao feel a chill from not far away.

Having previously offended this ruthless person from the Poison Vein, Yun Xiao always maintained a vigilant heart, knowing that these Poison Vein Masters could stab you in the back at any moment.

Although weapon attacks are not the mainstream on the Continent, it’s obvious that a powerful weapon can significantly enhance a cultivator’s combat effectiveness, just like Feng Hang in the previous Outer Sect competition.

Especially weapons like Yue Qi’s, which undoubtedly possess many unknown methods of attack and unpredictable changes, that could easily lead to a fatal outcome if one is careless.

Fortunately, Yue Qi was not holding back anymore to deal with that skeleton, and attacking with weapons was indeed the most correct method.

At the same time, Mo Qing also took out a green light long sword from her Waist Storage, which she used with great proficiency, though it was unknown if this was her favorite weapon.

The other two family heads also did not dare to neglect, each summoning their weapons. With this, the skeleton seemed to have become slightly alert, not daring to touch those sharp or heavy weapons with its bony body.

With four against one, the battle quickly escalated to a fierce stage. It must be said that these four early-stage Meridian Union Realm powerhouses joining forces against a spirit with low Spiritual Wisdom, the outcome would definitely not disappoint them.

”Hit!”

During the battle, Yue Qi’s sharp shout suddenly echoed. Instantly, Yun Xiao, Xue Gong, and others clearly saw a flash of cold light, as the ring-shaped weapon drew a beautiful arc, cutting across the skeleton’s right arm.

Crack!

Accompanied by the sound, as soon as Yue Qi’s shout fell, another light sound followed, and the skeleton’s right arm broke off from its body.

Seeing this move effective, Yue Qi couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. At the same time, Mo Qing’s movements were not too slow; seeing the green light long sword swing, the skeleton’s other arm was also cut off at the shoulder.

The skeleton’s main threat in attacks came from its arms. Now that both arms were broken, it was like a tiger that had its teeth pulled out — it posed no more threat.

However, these four powerhouses did not relax. Knowing that they must not falter at the last step, as Yue Qi and Mo Qing succeeded, the heads of the two families also kept up, wielding their weapons at the skeleton’s left and right legs.

Crack! Crack!

Two more strange sounds emitted, and the skeleton’s legs couldn’t withstand such heavy blows, finally breaking into pieces, leaving only a torso that fell to the ground.

Zhao Huan, the head of the Zhao Family who had been severely injured by the skeleton earlier, seemed displeased, or perhaps wanting to vent his resentment, saw that the skeleton had no power to fight back, promptly rushed forward and smashed the skeletal body with a club.

Crash!

The skeleton, with its arms and legs broken, had no ability to resist, and was completely shattered by Zhao Huan’s strike, henceforth, no longer posing any threat.

While Zhao Huan was venting his resentment, Yue Qi and Mo Qing had already backed away from the battle circle, immediately shifting their attention to the Dragon Summoning Tree.

Mo Qing was interested because Yun Xiao had shown interest in the tree, and Yue Qi, because of Mo Qing, was unwilling to give up on this seemingly useful tree.

Since leaving his retreat, Yue Qi had been striving to outdo Mo Qing to reclaim his top position on the Spiritual Chick List, so he was not willing to fall behind Mo Qing on matters concerning her.

For instance, since Mo Qing was interested in the tree, Yue Qi ignored the scrolls and Jade Bottles nearby, focusing only on securing that peculiar tree, believing that if he could seize the tree, it would metaphorically be a victory over Mo Qing.

Seeing the actions of these two, Cao Kong, the head of the Cao Family, was also stirring. Glancing sideways at Zhao Huan, who was still smashing the skeletal remains, Cao Kong already had some ideas.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

The three consecutive sounds of slicing air erupted as Yue Qi and Mo Qing, unwilling to be outdone, raced towards the tree, while Cao Kong, equally quick, aimed for the black Jade Bottle.

Whoosh...

Unexpectedly, just when everyone believed those three items would at least end up in the hands of one among them, a swift breeze suddenly swept through the space at that moment, presenting an ancient figure before those three items.

This figure appeared abruptly, and Mo Qing, Yue Qi, and Cao Kong halted in their tracks immediately. They all looked sternly at the elder, but found his features slightly unfamiliar.

However, in the next moment, from the left chest of the elder’s moon-white robe, Yue Qi and Mo Qing with their keen eyes, noticed a crescent-shaped emblem seemingly embroidered with silver thread.

”Are you a member of the Royal Family?”

Yue Qi’s expression looked quite displeased as he spoke in a deep voice, having almost confirmed his suspicion, but what depressed him the most was the faintly oppressive aura emanating from the elder.

”Ha ha, Brother Yue Qi, long time no see!”

Yet before the elder could speak, a hearty laugh suddenly erupted from somewhere, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.

”Xuan Zhi?!”

When everyone turned their heads, they saw a young figure who was not unfamiliar to them—it was none other than Xuan Zhi, the Third Prince of the Empire who had joined the Jade Pot Sect not long ago.

Xuan Zhi’s appearance and the smug smile on his face reaffirmed Yue Qi’s previous speculation that without substantial backing, how could someone merely at the peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm dare to be so brash and boastful?

”This move of His Highness Xuan Zhi, waiting in the wings, is indeed masterfully executed!”

Yue Qi looked quite displeased. They had fought desperately here, nearly injured by the skeletal corpse. They had barely managed to deal with the skeletons when these members of the Royal Family swooped in to reap the benefits.

At this moment, Yue Qi has sensed the elder’s Meridian Qi Cultivation, which was definitely at least a minor Meridian Realm higher than his own. Facing such a cultivator, he had no confidence at all.

”Hehe, objects without owner, should belong to the capable!”

Facing Yue Qi’s sarcastic remarks, Xuan Zhi didn’t take it to heart and cheerfully responded, ”However, considering our shared lineage at the sect, of those three items, the Royal Family will only take two. The last one, how about leaving it to Brother Yue Qi?”

It seemed that although Xuan Zhi currently had the upper hand, thinking about his future plans in the Jade Pot Sect, he did not want to overly offend these inner sect disciples.

However, Xuan Zhi only mentioned Yue Qi and completely overlooked Mo Qing and the other disciples from the Medical Pulse lineage, suggesting due to Yun Xiao, he had a considerably low regard for the Medical Pulse lineage.

With Xuan Zhi’s words, many of the talented disciples from the Jade Pot Sect, including Cao Kong, the Family Head of the Cao Family, all had extremely grim expressions. Those three items seemed to be the most precious treasures within this Meridian Treasure, and now they had to watch helplessly as they fell into the hands of the Royal Family.

Everyone had invested immense effort, and no one was willing to let the treasure be taken away just like that, and it seemed like the royal elder sensed everyone’s intentions, prompting him to take some action.

Boom!

A powerful force burst forth from the elder. At this moment, Yue Qi, Mo Qing, and the others no longer doubted that this man, whose position in the Royal Family was unknown, was indeed a genuine cultivator in the Mid Stage of the Meridian Union Realm.

In fact, every talented individual from the inner sect of the Jade Pot Sect had the capacity to fight above their level to some extent, but that was relative to some minor families or ordinary cultivators of the same level.

Firstly, the Meridian Union Realm was already considered a high tier, and the gap between each minor realm within it was immense; secondly, the elder was from the Royal Family, and the cultivation techniques or Meridian Techniques he practiced were probably not much weaker than those of Yue Qi and Mo Qing. Trying to fight above one’s rank was nearly impossible.

”I yield, fellow senior brothers and sisters!”

Seeing the elder had deterred everyone, Xuan Zhi was quite proud and cheerful. As he finished speaking, he walked towards the stone platform in a gracious manner.

Swoosh!

However, just then, a gust of wind brushed past Xuan Zhi, and a lean grey figure moved with incredible speed, rushing ahead of him to approach the stone platform where the three treasures were placed.

Since the elder, being in the Mid Stage of the Meridian Union, had not personally taken any action to retrieve the treasures from the stone platform, and he also did not know which two items Xuan Zhi was interested in.

In the elder’s view, with a strong cultivator like himself at the helm, no one would dare to provoke the Royal Family lightly. Yet there was someone daring enough to make a move at this crucial moment.

”Clueless about the dangers!”

Although the figure had surpassed him, there wasn’t a trace of annoyance on Xuan Zhi’s face, instead, he let out a cold laugh. He knew that with the elder there as a front, no one in the arena could snatch what belonged to him.

Yes, in Xuan Zhi’s view, two of the three items were already in his pocket, while the third one was also courtesy of his generosity, to be taken by Yue Qi. This reflected the pride and confidence of the Royal Family.

Especially when Xuan Zhi recognized that the grey figure was slightly familiar, his mind stirred, old and new grudges surged in his memory, and at this moment, he was somewhat looking forward to what would happen next.