Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Regarding the participation of Liang Kan and the other four in this Spiritual Chick Battle List, many Inner Sect Disciples familiar with them were not too surprised, as the strength of these five people is feared to be not much different from the few who ranked at the bottom of the Spiritual Chick List.

What deserves mentioned is that among these five people is Yin Huan, who has a close relationship with Yun Xiao. It seems that after breaking through in these past months, he has developed a covetous eye for the Spiritual Chick List, hoping to make a sensational debut at this session’s Spiritual Chick Battle List.

Even Yin Huan glanced at Chang Qing from the Poison Vein, towards whom he had long found displeasing, hoping to draw Chang Qing in the first round and show him his true strength.

Apart from Yin Huan, among the five names, there is another one that has a significant relationship with Yun Xiao, and that is Ling Wan, who joined the Inner Sect at the same time and is also his good brother.

After months of hard cultivation in the Inner Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, Ling Wan’s powerful Mixed Element Qi gradually emerged. Combined with Yun Xiao helping him to open up his governor and conception vessels and the effects of the low-level Spiritual Rank cultivation technique Qi Transformation Spirit Technique, his cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds.

With Ling Wan’s name, even many Inner Sect Disciples found it somewhat unfamiliar, completely unaware that he could potentially become the dark horse of this session’s Spiritual Chick Battle List. Their attention was all focused on Yue Qi and Mo Qing.

”It’s Ling Wan, Senior Sister Tan Yun, did you hear? Ling Wan is participating in the Spiritual Chick Battle List!”

When Su He read out Ling Wan’s name, in a secluded corner of the Arena Hall, a voice excitedly exclaimed; it was a member of the Tan Yun’s team.

Tan Yun’s face also revealed a smile, filled with admiration and a tinge of faint envy. She remembered that Ling Wan’s cultivation was far behind hers, yet, to her surprise, within just over a year, that little fatty had already far surpassed her.

Thinking of this, the figure of a rough-clothed silhouette involuntarily emerged in Tan Yun’s mind, because she knew that for Ling Wan’s achievements today, that guy was indispensable.

Not to speak of the excitement and sentiment of Tan Yun’s team, after the names of Yin Huan, Ling Wan, and the other three were announced by Su He, somewhere within the Inner Sect, a figure was brimming with infinite anticipation, knowing that the last name would likely fall upon him.

”Hehe, Brother Bian Rong, for this Spiritual Chick Battle List, you’re definitely going to make a sensational debut!”

One of the younger Disciples by Bian Rong’s side let out a somewhat flattering voice. He wanted to butter him up, as each genius daring to apply for the Spiritual Chick Battle List is indubitably among the best within the Inner Sect.

In fact, Bian Rong’s cultivation had already reached the peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm. Not much different from Bi Luo, he naturally had the right to be proud.

However, as Bian Rong was listening complacently to his junior fellow disciple’s flattery and waiting to hear his name from Su He’s mouth, the next moment, he heard another name he was all too familiar with.

”The last one: uh... Yun Xiao!”

Su He himself seemed lost for a moment when he saw the last name, pausing before announcing it, and this name caused the entire Arena Hall to turn so silent it seemed you could hear a pin drop.

Yun Xiao, ever since the previous Outer Disciple’s tournament, whether it is the Inner Sect or the Outer Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, there would be no one who does not know of this genius who was taken as a Direct Disciple by the Sect Leader.

After all, in the hundreds of years since the founding of the Jade Pot Sect, there had never been a Sect Master who took a Direct Disciple. Yun Xiao was undoubtedly the first, and regarding this matter, some people were envious, naturally, there were also those who were jealous.

A few months ago, Yun Xiao accompanied the Sect Master to the Royal Family to attend the Xuanyue Country King’s birthday celebration, and had not returned since. Among various rumors, many Inner and Outer Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect gradually came to understand what had happened.

It is said that Yun Xiao had the audacity to steal the Xuantian Treasure Mirror, the treasure of the Xuanyue Royal Family, and was ordered by King Xuan Haoran to issue the Xuan Kill Order, wanted throughout the Empire.

When they learned this news, many cheered, thinking that this guy who was exceptionally taken as a Direct Disciple by the Sect Leader could not enjoy good days for long. Being wanted by the Xuanyue Royal Family, even if he could escape with his life, he would probably not dare to return to the Xuanyue Empire for the rest of his life.

Yet now, that very Yun Xiao, who was supposed to be on the run from the Xuanyue Royal Family, surprisingly appeared on the Spiritual Chick Battle List. Not only was Bian Rong shocked and furious, but everyone was puzzled, including the Great Elders in the northern seats.

”Sect Leader, what is going on? Wasn’t the last slot for participation supposed to be my disciple Bian Rong?”

Especially the Third Elder Mo Li, his face looked extremely ugly. After a fleeting flash of green light in his eyes, he finally managed to suppress the anger and discontent in his heart and asked out loud.

Indeed, Bian Rong was one of Mo Li’s most proud disciples, and he knew that Bian Rong had made great progress and was sure to make a sensational debut in the Spiritual Chick Battle List and even entering the top five was possible.

But it was Mo Li’s highly-anticipated disciple who was unexpectedly eliminated, replaced by someone who was never supposed to show up for the tournament, and might even be dead by now. How could Mo Li swallow such a grievance?

As these words from Mo Li were spoken, both Fu Du and Lu Zhan turned their heads towards the Sect Leader, all wanting an explanation, a reasonable explanation.

But in the next moment, they heard a cold snort: ”Hmph, I changed the list. Do you have any objections?”

As the snort was heard, the expressions on Fu Du and Lu Zhan’s faces became even more incredulous, as Yu Shu’s words were simply unreasonable. Could it be that he intended to use his Sect Leader status to suppress the many Elders?

In the impression of the Elders, Yu Shu was indeed assertive but was never the kind of Sect Leader who acted unreasonably. Had it been so, the Medical Pulse and Poison Vein would have already come to blows long ago.

”Sect Leader, this is somewhat against the rules!”

Mo Li was still indignant, and for the sake of his proud disciple, he had to argue based on principle. Moreover, he believed that, standing on reason, even the Sect Leader would not dare to ignore it.

”What’s wrong? The Poison Vein alone has three participants in the Spiritual Chick Battle List, and the Medical Pulse also has two. Are you saying that my, the great Sect Leader’s disciple, doesn’t have the qualifications to participate?”

Just as Mo Li thought of joining forces with Fu Du to pressurize Yu Shu, the latter had already spoken indifferently. After these words, everyone fell silent, yet deep down, they still felt uncomfortable.

In previous Spiritual Chick Battles, it has always been an even split between the Medical Pulse and Poison Vein. However, there has never been a Sect Leader’s disciple stepping in the middle because the Sect Leader never took disciples.

Who knew that this year, Yun Xiao would appear? Even though he wasn’t here, Yu Shu’s words were irrefutable. After all, if Bian Rong was included, the Poison Vein would have four participants, and one certainly couldn’t remove another person from the Medical Pulse, right?

”But that Yun Xiao...”

Mo Li was still not giving up, as Yun Xiao had yet to show up until now, and the chances of making it to the Spiritual Chick Battle were almost nil. However, just as he began to speak, Yu Shu interrupted him.

”No need to say more. Even if he doesn’t make it in time, this slot still belongs to my disciple!”

At this moment, Yu Shu finally showed his forceful side again. If Mo Li did not want to have a fallout with him, there was no possibility to argue any further.

Are you kidding me? Inside the Jade Pot Sect, there’s probably no one born yet who dares to tear their face off with Yu Shu. Didn’t you see how, despite also feeling unwilling, Fu Du has stopped speaking up?

The conversation among the few strong figures was naturally witnessed by the many young disciples, especially Bian Rong. He originally hoped that his teacher would fight for reason and take back his slot.

But upon seeing Mo Li’s resigned silence, Bian Rong felt like his soul had been sucked out as well, knowing that participating in this Spiritual Chick Battle had become impossible.

”Yun Xiao! Yun Xiao!”

Having finally come back to his senses, Bian Rong was now gritting his teeth and muttering a name, for he knew it was the owner of this name who snatched the slot that belonged to him. If possible, he wished he could crush him to pieces.

Meanwhile, at several places in the Arena Hall, the name ”Yun Xiao” was being repeated. Among these voices were dissatisfaction, jealousy, admiration, and envy, all mixed together.

But no matter what, the slots for the Spiritual Chick Battle had already been set. Even if Yun Xiao was not present, he firmly occupied one of the slots.

In contrast, the other fifteen participants in the Spiritual Chick Battle felt a different kind of anticipation. Aside from powerhouses like Yue Qi and Mo Qing, many were hoping to draw Yun Xiao as their opponent.

Because in that case, they might proceed to the second round without any effort, and advancing to the second round meant at least making it to the top eight of the Spiritual Chick List. This was a supreme honor in the Jade Pot Sect, and both status and points rewards were not to be overlooked.

”Next, we will proceed with the drawing of lots!”

Su He, with experienced ease, signaled for the fifteen participating geniuses to step forward. In his left and right hands, there appeared a black and a green bamboo tube, respectively, seeming somewhat familiar.

However, compared to the sixty wooden tokens for each in the Outer Sect competition, each of these black and green bamboo tubes contained only eight token numbers. The two who drew the same token number would naturally be each other’s opponent in the first round.

”Yue Qi: Green Token Number Four!”

”Mo Qing: Black Token Number One!”

When Su He announced the token numbers of these two most attention-grabbing geniuses, a wave of ”oh” sounds reverberated in the Arena Hall. For those participating in the Spiritual Chick Battle, this was marvelous news.

Just like the Outer Sect competition, the Spiritual Chick Battle was also divided into two areas, upper and lower. Numbers one to four constituted the upper area, and five to eight the lower area. Now that Mo Qing and Yue Qi drew one and four, it meant they were inevitably going to face each other before the final battle.