Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

In these past few days, Xuan Zhi had been searching for Yun Xiao within the Yulin Mountain Range, but to no avail. As a last resort, he decided to wait here like watching for hares to come out of a bush, and unexpectedly, he saw Yun Xiao as soon as he arrived, giving him a feeling of joy.

”Yun Xiao, right? This Prince will give you one last chance. Hand over the Purple Energy Flower Lotus and sever your own arms and kneel before me to kowtow three times. Perhaps this Prince might consider sparing your life!”

Xuan Zhi looked at the youth in coarse clothing before him, and the joy in his eyes instantly turned into fury. Along with the faint pain coming from his left arm, he felt an intense hatred for this ignorant boy.

That day, Xuan Zhi was inflicted with Yun Xiao’s Ancestor Vein Fire, and was forced to cut off a piece of flesh from his left forearm, causing him to suffer for many days. Now, slightly recovered, he viewed it as the greatest shame in his life.

Driven by insane resentment, Xuan Zhi didn’t act right away because he believed that simply killing Yun Xiao would be letting him off too easily. He wanted to regain his lost dignity by completely stripping Yun Xiao of his, torturing him to death.

What Xuan Zhi did not see, however, was Mo Qing slightly frowning not far away, seemingly dissatisfied. Did this man forget that this place belonged to the Jade Pot Sect?

On the other hand, Yin Huan was full of interest, smirk suggesting, ”Tsk tsk, Yun Xiao really is good at causing trouble. He even offended the Royal Family’s Third Prince, this might be too much for him to handle.”

To Yin Huan, while Yun Xiao intrigued him, it wasn’t something he took too seriously. He was interested only because Yun Xiao had many secrets worth exploring and exploiting by him and his master.

Even if Xuan Zhi didn’t make a move, Yin Huan would definitely find an opportunity to capture Yun Xiao and present him to his master, both to uncover Yun Xiao’s secrets and to prevent their own dark secrets from being exposed.

Now that the Third Prince of the Empire, Xuan Zhi, was taking action, Yin Huan was naturally happy to watch the drama unfold. As expected, everyone looked at Yun Xiao differently when they saw Xuan Zhi targeting him upon arrival, some gazes even containing a hint of admiration.

Generally, a cultivator at the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm wouldn’t dare to offend someone at the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage, as it would only bring humiliation due to the vast difference in cultivation.

However, Yun Xiao not only continuously offended the Zhao and Cao families’ young masters, but also the Empire’s Third Prince, Xuan Zhi. It seemed like his life’s purpose was to offend others.

Everyone knew that Xuan Zhi, coming from the Royal Family and a true cultivator at the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage, was incomparable in both cultivation technique and Meridian Techniques to Zhao Ningshu and Cao Luo.

This time Yun Xiao was confronted by Xuan Zhi, no one thought he could remain carefree as before; the most likely outcome was him being severely injured.

Of course, there was another possibility: that Yun Xiao would do as Xuan Zhi had just suggested, hand over the Purple Energy Flower Lotus, sever his own arms, and admit his wrongs. However, having witnessed Yun Xiao’s temperament just earlier, almost no one believed he would agree to such a humiliating demand.

”Sorry, I’ve already eaten the Purple Energy Flower Lotus!”

Just as everyone was deep in thought, Yun Xiao uttered these astonishing words. No, astonishment was an understatement for the expressions on their faces, it was more like utter shock.

Even Mo Qing and Yin Huan widened their eyes, staring incredulously at the coarse-clothed boy not far away, as Yun Xiao’s statement was simply too unbelievable.

For these two Inner Sect Disciples of Jade Pot Sect, they of course knew what the Purple Energy Flower Lotus was—a low-level spiritual ingredient, the main component in refining the Purple Beauty Pill.

Since the Purple Energy Flower Lotus was a low-level spiritual ingredient, their shock was understandable; such an ingredient, without the moderation of other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, would not be consumed directly by a Meridian Rushing Realm cultivator, as its fierce medicinal power could cause bleeding from all orifices and lead to instant death.

Yun Xiao’s methods were certainly peculiar, but his Meridian Qi Cultivation was clearly sensed by everyone at the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm, barely concealable. Such a level of cultivation daring to directly consume the Purple Energy Flower Lotus was akin to seeking death.

Compared to Mo Qing, Yin Huan, after a slight shock, thought of something else. He reckoned that if Yun Xiao could survive the numerous deadly toxins of their master, even enduring the Cold Ice Poison, then the fierce medicinal properties of the Purple Energy Flower Lotus might not be much of an issue.

”It seems, I really need to capture this kid and let the master study him further!”

Yin Huan made up his mind that even if Xuan Zhi had a powerful identity, this time he must protect Yun Xiao’s life. Perhaps letting the teacher study further would reveal some deep secrets of this youngster.

Speaking of the two geniuses from the Jade Pot Sect, the other onlookers did not believe Yun Xiao’s words, including Xuan Zhi, the Third Prince of Emperor Xuanyue.

”Hahaha, Yun Xiao, your joke isn’t funny at all. How dare you, straight up swallow the Purple Energy Flower Lotus?”

Xuan Zhi laughed loudly towards the sky three times, then his tone suddenly turned cold, his words filled with extreme disdain, perhaps because he himself couldn’t do such a thing, he would never believe that an ant at the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm like Yun Xiao could achieve it.

”Otherwise, how do you think I broke through at the Peak of the Meridian Introduction Realm?”

Yun Xiao noncommittally stated another fact, which made some young geniuses who were originally in Medicine Valley thoughtful, muttering that this was indeed strange.

Especially Tan Yun with his Ling Wan and the brothers Cao Jun and Cao Ju, who first met Yun Xiao when he was only at the Middle Stage of Meridian Introduction Realm. Who would have thought that in just over ten days, this youngster had broken through two realms, reaching the Peak of the Meridian Introduction Realm.

If not for the massive medicinal power of the Purple Energy Flower Lotus, how could someone break through two levels in such a short period of time? At least for the moment, Tan Yun Ling Wan was the first to believe Yun Xiao’s words.

However, regardless, Xuan Zhi would not believe it and no matter whether what Yun Xiao said was true or not, he saw the youngster’s attitude. The Purple Energy Flower Lotus, this youngster had no intention of handing it over.

”Since that’s the case, don’t blame this prince for being discourteous!”

Xuan Zhi was extremely furious, seeing how defiant the youngster was, he no longer wanted to waste words. His deep voice fell, and a strong Meridian Qi aura emerged from him.

The aura of Middle Stage Meridian Gathering Realm burst forth, making many involuntarily step back. In their view, Yun Xiao could easily handle Zhao Ningshu, an Early Stage Meridian Gathering Realm practitioner, but under the hands of the Third Prince of the Empire, he would likely not fare well.

A cultivator’s strength depends not only on Meridian Qi Cultivation but also on the Cultivation Techniques or Meridian Techniques they practiced, as well as the boost from Ancestor Vein Power. Moreover, a cultivator breaking through to the Spirit Vein Realm could summon the Meridian Spirit to fight alongside, enhancing their strength even more.

At this moment, Xuan Zhi hadn’t activated his Ancestor Vein right away as, in his view, although Yun Xiao had bizarrely injured him that day, it was just a surprise attack. If this youngster really had the ability to rival him, he wouldn’t have grabbed the Purple Energy Flower Lotus and fled.

If a cultivator in the Middle Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm needed the power of the Ancestor Vein to deal with a mere ant of the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm, that would be overestimating the latter.

Thus, even though Xuan Zhi had been injured by Yun Xiao, he never really saw him as a true opponent. He believed that by just being cautious of Yun Xiao’s Meridian Fire, he could easily take care of this youngster.

Facing the Middle Stage Meridian Gathering Realm Xuan Zhi, Yun Xiao indeed could not be as relaxed as when he dealt with Zhao Ningshu and Cao Luo. However, compared to a few days ago, the situation was different now.

Yun Xiao, having broken through to the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm, coupled with the memories of his previous life and those powerful Meridian Techniques, was not necessarily without the power to fight Xuan Zhi. If Xuan Zhi thought he could easily win, that would be too fanciful.

Seeing Xuan Zhi rushing towards him, Yun Xiao’s figure slightly shifted, and then his right hand swung out like a Spiritual Snake. Obscurely seen was the thrusting of his index and middle fingers, making many feel a sense of familiarity.

Especially Zhao Ningshu, who had just suffered a big loss; he had just been subdued by Yun Xiao’s Fuxue Technique, causing his arm to go numb and giving Yun Xiao the opportunity to strike him hard without even getting a chance to summon his Ancestor Vein Power.

As for Cao Luo, who had also suffered greatly from the Fuxue Technique in Medicine Valley that day, naturally felt a wave of emotions seeing it again.

However, both men shared the same thought, hoping Xuan Zhi could defeat Yun Xiao with a few moves and fulfill what he said earlier to break Yun Xiao’s arms, as that would alleviate some of their resentment.

Unfortunately, things did not go as desired. When Xuan Zhi approached Yun Xiao, the rough-clothed young man had already vanished, and at the same time, he felt a gust of wind on his back, as if several critical attacks were heading towards his vital points. He knew that if these forces hit him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

As it turned out, Yun Xiao moved like a ghost, instantly appearing behind Xuan Zhi, and this time the acupoints he chose to target were not just on the arms but across the entire back of Xuan Zhi.