Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Though it may reveal some of Yun Xiao’s secret techniques, ever since Lu Zhan, as the Great Elder, took action to heal a low-ranked Outer Disciple without regard for his status, he had instantly dismissed these unusual thoughts.

It seems that the Great Elder of the Jade Pot Sect is indeed a true Medical Pulse Master, possessing the merciful heart of a healer. In this way, Yun Xiao no longer had to worry that Lu Zhan, after learning something, would resort to unscrupulous means like those Talisman Poison Master and his disciple.

At the same time, this also strengthened Yun Xiao’s resolve to choose the Medical Pulse path after entering the Inner Sect, perhaps this is a good opportunity to get noticed by the one in charge of the Medical Pulse line, and only then could he have the capital to confront Fu Du.

Hu... Hu...

The Heaven and Earth Energy in the air swarmed towards Song Tian on the ground. At this moment, not just Lu Zhan and Yun Xiao, but even Shen Xiao, Xuan Zhi, as well as the farther away Yin Huan and Mo Qing, all sensed this breath of breakthrough.

Even Feng Hang, who had been standing on the arena, proudly wearing a cold smirk, couldn’t help but darken his expression at this moment, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Song Tian and Yun Xiao, as if it could almost drip water.

”It’s you again, you little mongrel, why must you always ruin my plans?”

Feng Hang nearly roared out loud. He initially wanted to use the momentum from killing Song Tian to intimidate those talented Outer Disciples who were about to combat him into submission without fighting, making his advance into the Inner Sect in this grand tournament among the Outer Sect perfect.

Feng Hang was very confident in his forceful kick just now. He believed that even if the Great Elder Lu Zhan himself took action, he might not be able to save the life.

The reality proved Feng Hang’s guess was not wrong. Even when Lu Zhan had deployed the Minor Universe Meridian Array, he was still at a loss for Song Tian’s injuries, yet unexpectedly, Yun Xiao came out of nowhere, spoiling his entire plan.

This can’t simply be said as ruining Feng Hang’s plan. Across this short distance, Feng Hang could clearly sense that overwhelming presence of breakthrough, making his face turn as black as the bottom of a pot.

Song Tian was originally at the peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm. With this breakthrough, he would reach the Early Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm, which is something Feng Hang definitely didn’t want to see.

Furthermore, Feng Hang had been so ruthless with his attacks that, although Song Tian, having reached the Early Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm, could no longer compete with him on the arena, the next time they met, it would definitely be a fight to the death.

Not to mention Feng Hang grinding his teeth in secret, when everyone sensed Song Tian’s increasingly intense breakthrough aura, they all stared blankly, completely clueless as to how all this had come about.

Just now, Song Tian, under Feng Hang’s feet, was directly kicked off the stage and was barely clinging to life, even the Great Elder himself declared he could not live any longer.

Who would have known that in less than thirty minutes, the very Song Tian whom the Great Elder had pronounced dead not only failed to die but was also about to break through at this very moment, how could this be?

Among the talents of the Outer Sect present, many of those ranked high on the Mortal List, like Song Tian, were at the peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm. They all dreamt of breaking through to the Meridian Rushing Realm.

Unfortunately, despite years of effort, only Feng Hang and Shen Xiao had reached that level. Even Guan Tong, who ranked third on the Mortal List, had only half-stepped into the Meridian Rushing Realm, still a long way from reaching that realm.

But now, Song Tian, who was about to die a violent death, astonishingly turned his fate around. Not only did he regain his life, but he also gained a breakthrough in one fell swoop, which truly made others envious.

”Could it really be because of that guy Yun Xiao?”

When some observant individuals thought of a possibility, their gaze shifted from Song Tian to that shabbily dressed young man, and the latter was indifferent, as if not even the muscles on his face had moved in the slightest.

Of course, people like Xuan Zhi and Zhao Ningshu would absolutely refuse to admit this fact. Even if deep down, they knew it was indeed Yun Xiao’s merit, they had long been enemies with Yun Xiao. The more formidable Yun Xiao became, the less advantageous it was for them.

Boom!

At a certain moment, a special fluctuation emanated from Song Tian’s body. When everyone sensed his powerful aura, they couldn’t help but inhale a breath of cold air.

”He actually... really succeeded!”

These Outer Disciples had mixed feelings, of course, including envy, jealousy, and unwillingness, but no matter what their emotions were, they had to acknowledge a fact that Song Tian had truly broken through to the Early Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm.

”What... What happened to me?”

Song Tian, having completed his breakthrough, opened his eyes with a somewhat confused expression, seemingly unaware of what had just transpired, as his memory only extended to being kicked off the arena by Feng Hang.

As for what happened afterward, Song Tian had been in a state of fainting or breaking through, completely unaware that he had walked the brink of death at Ghost Gate and had attained such astonishing fortune.

”Song Tian, don’t you hurry to thank the Great Elder for saving your life?”

Amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, Shen Xiao, who was the second talent on the Mortal List, preempted, seemingly unwilling to let Yun Xiao steal all the limelight. Yet as he spoke, he didn’t notice the slightly peculiar looks from the onlookers.

”Great Elder?”

Prompted by Shen Xiao’s reminder, Song Tian suddenly shuddered to awareness and abruptly recalled Feng Hang’s powerful kick from before. At that moment, he believed he was going to leave this world forever, little did he expect to find a glimmer of hope in despair.

Song Tian was of course aware of the Jade Pot Sect Great Elder’s prowess, so he didn’t doubt Shen Xiao’s words for a second, even feeling flattered. For an Outer Disciple like him, there were hardly any opportunities to speak with a character of the Great Elder’s magnitude, at best, he could only glance from afar.

”Song Tian thanks the Great Elder for his life-saving grace!”

Unaware of the full story, Song Tian immediately stepped forward and knelt to the ground, bowing deeply. Whether it was because of the Great Elder’s status or the favor of saving his life, Lu Zhan well deserved this grand gesture.

”Tianshu acupoint, Yufu acupoint, ... Life Gate, what was the other acupoint again?”

Just when Song Tian expressed his thanks, Lu Zhan was still muttering under his breath. Eventually, as if something was unclear to him, he took a step forward and came before Yun Xiao, staring at him and questioning.

”Heavenly Sect Acupoint!”

Yun Xiao naturally knew that this esteemed Great Elder had fallen into a trance and had also heard his mumbling, so without waiting for Lu Zhan to ask again, he opened his mouth with a smile, naming the key acupoint.

”Right, right, right, Heavenly Sect Acupoint!”

With the answer he sought, the Great Elder was like someone who had found a treasured prize. This sight, witnessed by the Outer Disciples and even by individuals like Mo Qing and Xue Gong, was completely incredible to them.

This was the Jade Pot Sect Great Elder, a man ranked above tens of thousands, someone who wouldn’t even regard the ruler of the Poison Vein branch, Fu Du, with much importance. And yet, he now humbled himself to consult a young disciple who had joined the Outer Sect only three months ago, completely overturning the perceptions of everyone in the Arena Hall.

At the northeast corner, Mo Qing, looking at the youth with a faint smile on his face in his plain clothes, felt the memory of that scene in the hot springs of Yurong Mountain seemed to have taken on a different flavor, causing her fair cheeks to blush with a rosiness.

”Song Tian thanks the Great Elder for his life-saving grace!”

Seeing the Great Elder ignoring him, Song Tian felt a bout of embarrassment and knelt on both knees, moving a few steps towards Lu Zhan, calling out once more.

It was only after Song Tian’s second call that Lu Zhan was finally brought back from his distraction. By now, he had memorized the acupoints Yun Xiao had specified, and he immediately regained the Great Elder’s imposing presence.

However, as he realized Song Tian was thanking him for saving his life, Lu Zhan shook his head repeatedly, saying, ”Song Tian, it wasn’t this Elder who saved you this time. If you wish to give thanks, thank Yun Xiao instead!”

After Lu Zhan’s words emerged, the expressions of Xuan Zhi, Guan Tong, and Shen Xiao all turned rather unpleasant. Especially Shen Xiao, who had intended to downplay Yun Xiao’s presence with his earlier comment, only for the Great Elder’s statement to propel that youngster back into the spotlight.

”Yun Xiao?”

Hearing Lu Zhan’s words, a glimmer of confusion flashed in Song Tian’s eyes. He had, of course, heard of this name, as the commotion Yun Xiao had caused in the Task Hall was not a small one and was no secret in the Outer Sect.

But how could a kid who had joined the Outer Sect for less than three months cure his fatal injury? At this moment, Song Tian, the person concerned, was evidently taken aback by Lu Zhan’s statement.

”Song Tian, to tell you the truth, this Elder did indeed want to save you, but your injury was too severe. Despite deploying the Minor Universe Meridian Array, I was powerless. In the end, it was all thanks to Yun Xiao’s... guidance that allowed me to save you. So, if anyone deserves your gratitude for being alive, it’s Yun Xiao who contributed the most. You should thank him!”

This Great Elder of the Medical Pulse branch, true to form, was honest and straightforward, not taking credit for himself, and the truth was exactly as it was. Even though he had guessed that with Yun Xiao’s Meridian Refining Master skills, it was impossible to exhibit such a technique, but each matter should be regarded on its own merit, hence he elaborated a bit more.

Not until Lu Zhan’s detailed explanation did not only Song Tian but also those genius disciples nearby finally understand what had actually happened just moments ago.

Moreover, hearing the word ”guidance” from the mouth of the Jade Pot Sect Great Elder, everyone felt extremely perplexed. Within the Jade Pot Sect, even the Sect Leader might not be able to provide much guidance to the Great Elder, right?

If so, the acupoint names mentioned by Yun Xiao just awhile ago were indeed the keys to Song Tian’s miraculous recovery from a certain death. Realizing this, many of the Outer Disciples who had no feuds with Yun Xiao cast passionate glances at the young man in plain clothing.

What a joke, he could save someone who the Great Elder had deemed as certainly dead and moreover, enabled them to achieve a breakthrough to a higher rank after recovering from severe injuries. Who wouldn’t covet such fortune?