Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 359: 359 Spiritual Chick Battle List

Jade Pot Sect, Inner Sect, Arena Hall!

Today’s Arena Hall in the Inner Sect is exceptionally lively, attracting not only nearly all the Inner Sect Disciples but also gathering all the Deacon Elders.

Today marks the annual ”Spiritual Chick Battle List” in the Inner Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, and is an important competition to re-determine the rankings on the Spiritual Chick List, with many Inner Sect Disciples eager to compete.

Worth mentioning is that besides the numerous Inner Sect Disciples and Deacon Elders, during the Spiritual Chick Battle List event, it exceptionally allows all Outer Sect Disciples to observe. This is considered a special privilege.

After all, the highest ranking among these Outer Sect Disciples has only just broken through to the Early Stage of Meridian Rushing Realm, with many more being in the Meridian Gathering Realm or even Meridian Introduction Realm.

Allowing them to witness such high-level battles will have a profound impact on their knowledge and understanding, possibly sparking a breakthrough in the midst of enlightenment.

In a corner of the Arena Hall, there are a few familiar figures, namely Tan Yun and others who knew Yun Xiao before he joined the Jade Pot Sect, but with their status and cultivation, they could only stand in such a corner.

”Senior Sister Tan Yun, do you think Yun Xiao and Ling Wan will participate in this Spirit Chick Battle List?”

A member of their small team asked excitedly, seemingly overwhelmed by the grandeur of the event, which is much more significant than the minor skirmishes of the Outer Sect.

This small team’s member isn’t familiar with other Inner Sect talents, but Yun Xiao and Ling Wan are from their own team, in a sense representing their small team.

Hearing this, a tinge of worry flashed across Tan Yun’s pretty face as she softly said, ”I know about Ling Wan, but Yun Xiao, I’m afraid he might not have the chance to participate in this Spirit Chick Battle List!”

”Senior Sister Tan Yun, I heard something about Yun Xiao offending the Xuanyue Royal Family in the Imperial City’s Baiyue City, and that the King himself issued a Xuan Kill Order to apprehend him, is it true?”

Another team member, having caught wind of some rumors, uncertainly asked this question, knowing that Tan Yun’s family was well-informed, possibly more than he was.

Upon hearing this, Tan Yun’s expression became even grimmer, but she still slowly nodded, which made the several team members feel a mix of dismay and fear.

Although they came from some powerful families, compared to the colossal existence of the Xuanyue Royal Family, they were insignificant.

They even knew that it wasn’t just about their own families; even the Jade Pot Sect, as an entity, was slightly weaker than the Royal Family. Haven’t they seen no Elder of the Jade Pot Sect stand up for Yun Xiao after the Xuan Kill Order was issued?

For Tan Yun and her peers, interacting mostly with cultivators of the Meridian Union Realm, how could they have the chance to mingle with a towering figure like the King of Xuanyue? Thus, they all worried for Yun Xiao.

On a low level, Tan Yun and the others didn’t know the more profound secrets. They weren’t aware that the Sect Master of Jade Pot Sect once personally attempted to heal the Second Prince Xuan Jing of the Royal Family for Yun Xiao’s sake, only to return without success.

As for the Elders from Medical Pulse like Lu Zhan, they also did not sit idle; however, with the Royal Family’s overwhelming power and no news from Yun Xiao, even if they wanted to protect Yun Xiao, they didn’t know where to start.

And as for those from the Poison Vein like Fu Du Mo Li, their words didn’t match their hearts. Outwardly they spoke of protecting Yun Xiao, but inwardly, they were pleased with his predicament, hoping the Royal Family would catch him soon so that the young generation of the Poison Vein could eliminate a potential threat.

In a part of the Arena Hall, three young people dressed in green robes stood quietly, and as two of them glanced at a figure in front, a hint of jealousy flashed in their eyes.

These three naturally were the top talents of the Poison Vein line in Jade Pot Sect. Apart from Yin Huan, who was slightly weaker due to age and cultivation, the other two were extremely renowned on the Spiritual Chick List.

Standing at the forefront was Yue Qi, his attention entirely focused on a black-clothed girl in the far opposite. Perhaps in his heart, only Mo Qing was considered his real opponent.

As for Bi Luo who stood behind Yue Qi, it was unclear what he was thinking, remaining silent, while after a moment of envy, Yin Huan suddenly recalled something, and his mood visibly improved.

”Brother Bi Luo, have you heard about that matter?”

Yin Huan dared not talk with Yue Qi directly, turning instead to his second senior brother and spoke as if he knew Bi Luo would understand what he was referring to.

”Are you talking about Yun Xiao? Hmph, this arrogant fool always provokes those he shouldn’t. I think this time, his fortune is rather bleak!”

Bi Luo had a history with Yun Xiao, and when he first heard of the Xuan Kill Order placed on Yun Xiao, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter, clearly delighting in the news.

”Alas, I had hoped to teach that kid a lesson in this Spiritual Chick Battle List, but it seems that opportunity won’t arise!”

Yin Huan spoke with a hint of melancholy, and the aura he occasionally revealed showed that he had advanced further than a few months ago; it was no wonder he felt so confident.

”Hmph, if Yun Xiao that lad unleashes that kind of power he had within Meridian Treasure, not to mention you guys, even I might not be his match!”

Yue Qi, who had been silent until now, suddenly interjected with a cold voice, causing Bi Luo and Yin Huan’s expressions to stiffen abruptly, and a chill uncontrollably swept through the depths of their hearts.

Back then inside the Meridian Treasure, the power Yun Xiao showed at the last moment was such that not even a Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm royal family’s strict mentor could match him; Yue Qi’s words were not mistaken.

However, Yin Huan was not willing to boost someone else’s morale, especially that of someone he deeply despised. He immediately retorted, ”Brother Yue Qi, that kind of power shouldn’t be available for use at any time, and with Yun Xiao being hunted by the Xuanyue Royal Family’s Xuan Kill Order, he is like a cornered dog. I don’t think he can make it back in time for the Spiritual Chick Battle List this time!”

Upon hearing this, Bi Luo slightly nodded. Truth be told, he too was terrified by Yun Xiao’s formidable power at that time, and in such a situation, he couldn’t guarantee his own safety.

This time, Yue Qi did not speak, seeming to agree with Yin Huan’s analysis. Yet, in the next moment, his gaze shifted back to the black-robed girl opposite him, who kept her lovely eyes fixed on the door of the Arena Hall without blinking.

”Sigh...”

At another corner of the Arena Hall, Mo Qing, dressed in a black skirt, withdrew her gaze from the door after a long time and sighed softly. Her voice was filled with melancholy, regret, and emotion.

”Junior sister Mo Qing, are you still worried about junior brother Yun Xiao?”

Standing next to Mo Qing were several people, one of whom was Chang Qing, a disciple of Li Shan who was on good terms with Yun Xiao. Hearing her sigh, he couldn’t help but ask.

”Hey, I said before, Yun Xiao junior brother always stands out too much, and one day he would suffer a big loss. It’s coming true now, isn’t it?”

However, before Mo Qing could speak, another person next to her sneered. It was Xue Gong, the second talent of the Medical Pulse lineage, who also had some underlying grudges with Yun Xiao.

”Brother Xue Gong, what you said is not right. Even before talking about the Xuanyue Royal Family’s despicable tactics of forcibly seizing our Jade Pot Sect Treasure, I absolutely believe that junior brother Yun Xiao would never do such a disgraceful thing!”

Chang Qing’s expression hardened as he argued with Xue Gong, who was still elder to him. Indeed, these matters were hardly a secret among the top inner disciples.

”Hmph, who knows if that kid was tempted by greed? I heard that he stole the royal family’s heirloom treasure, the Xuantian Treasure Mirror. Such a thing isn’t even in our possession in the Jade Pot Sect!”

Xue Gong continued to argue his point, not noticing that the girl in black next to him was growing increasingly grim, as if she was about to explode any moment.

”I also believe that Big Brother Yun Xiao would never do such a thing!”

Just as the Medical Pulse older brother finished speaking, another assertive voice rose up. When he turned his head to look, he saw it was Ling Wan, the chubby boy.

”Ling Wan, everything should have evidence. Since the royal family has issued the Xuan Kill Order, they must have solid evidence, leaving Yun Xiao no room to deny!”

For some reason, whenever it involved Yun Xiao, Xue Gong always felt the need to win the argument, especially seeing that the speaker was Yun Xiao’s closest brother, which made him even more irritated.

Perhaps it was because of Yun Xiao, or perhaps it was because of Ling Wan’s rapidly advanced cultivation in the past few months. In any case, Xue Gong found both Yun Xiao and Ling Wan quite disagreeable.

Dang!

Just as Mo Qing felt a surge of frustration rising within her, a melodious bell sound suddenly resonated from the top of the hall, silencing the entire Arena Hall instantly.

Everyone felt something and turned their heads northward, where a line of old men in black or green were slowly emerging. In the middle was the current Sect Master of the Jade Pot Sect: Yu Shu!

As for the people flanking Yu Shu on both sides, each one held real power within the Jade Pot Sect. The Great Elder, Lu Zhan and the Second Elder, Fu Du had stood as rivals for many years, each unwilling to yield to the other.

Yet, after the incident a few months ago, the Poison Vein lineage was missing Elder Yan Chun, seemingly giving the Medical Pulse lineage a temporary advantage for a while.

However, at this moment, the expressions of Lu Zhan, Li Shan, and others, even including Sect Master Yu Shu, were filled with an indescribable melancholy, apparently preoccupied with some troubles.

In contrast, members of the Poison Vein lineage like Elder Fu Du and Mo Li were smiling, seemingly as a reaction to the situation caused by Yun Xiao; the completely opposite reactions of the Medical and Poison Pulse lineages forged the different expressions at this moment.