Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”The Dragon Flag is not something you are worthy of possessing. I advise you to hand it over obediently, lest you lose your lives over it!”

The one rushing to the front was a genius who had reached the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm. However, as he spoke, many nodded in agreement secretly because both Yun Xiao and Ling Wan’s apparent cultivation were only at the Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm.

In fact, each of the geniuses who obtained the twelve Dragon Flags had the strength of the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm, and some, like Shen Wannian and Ye Shimei, even had one foot in the Peak of Meridian Union Realm.

Although the few people in front of Yun Xiao had slightly inferior strength, daring to snatch the flags at this time indicated they were all at the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm. In their eyes, if these four were sensible and handed over the Dragon Flag, sparing their lives wouldn’t be a big deal.

”Humph, just at the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm and daring to snatch the flag, I’d also advise you to stay aside obediently, or else don’t blame me for not warning you in advance if you lose your lives!”

Yun Xiao was not the least bit polite to these guys bold enough to snatch the flag. Moreover, under such intense scrutiny from the public, he suddenly felt his blood boiling uncontrollably, an overwhelming desire for battle that could no longer be concealed.

”Ah ha, did you hear that? I, Du Ruofeng, have commanded the lands of Thunderwind Empire for over a decade and have never seen such an arrogant young man!”

Du Ruofeng, who claimed to be from Thunderwind Empire, wore an extremely exaggerated expression on his face. As for the Thunderwind Empire, Yun Xiao had heard of it and knew that it was a powerful empire.

It seemed that Du Ruofeng was only slightly unlucky, his strength definitely not much weaker than those who had won the twelve Dragon Flags, and that’s why he couldn’t help but jump out to snatch the flag. If it was merely due to bad luck, he couldn’t be reconciled to it.

”Du Ruofeng, right? Dare you fight me one on one? If I lose, I’ll give you a Dragon Flag. But if you lose, you’ll withdraw obediently, how about that?”

Yun Xiao glanced at Du Ruofeng indifferently. His words tempted Du Ruofeng, who realized that with so many people here, he wasn’t guaranteed to snatch one of the three Dragon Flags for himself.

”How can that work? We have over a hundred people here, and surely we can’t let you, Du Ruofeng, monopolize the benefits?”

Right when Du Ruofeng was about to agree, a boisterous voice came from the side, making it clear that others weren’t foolish either. Why would they just watch Du Ruofeng easily obtain a Dragon Flag?

As for the matter of Du Ruofeng losing, everyone selectively ignored it. How could a Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm youngster be a match for Du Ruofeng, from the Thunderwind Empire who was at the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm?

After being contradicted, Du Ruofeng’s face turned somewhat sullen. However, he also understood that picking up such an easy opportunity was impossible. These people weren’t fools to be easily tricked.

”Ah, such a hassle!”

Just as they had yet to decide how to snatch the Dragon Flags, Yun Xiao sighed softly, then spoke out loudly: ”How about this then? We only have three Dragon Flags, so you select the strongest three to challenge me together. If you can defeat me, I, Yun Xiao, will hand over the three Dragon Flags generously!”

Yun Xiao’s words were not at all concealed, and everyone at the top of Demon Suppressing Mountain heard them, including the ten leaders seated at the giant table. However, their expressions varied.

Although Yun Xiao’s words were somewhat arrogant and boastful, his charisma at this moment outshined everyone else, causing Liu Hanyi, Mo Qing, Xu Hongzhuang, and even Xue Ningxiang to look at him with admiration.

”Young man, are you serious?”

As for the parties involved, like Du Ruofeng and others, their faces showed a hint of joy. If Du Ruofeng alone couldn’t intimidate the hundred-odd people, maybe adding three together, along with the power of their formidable empires, might reduce the opposition from the others.

”One spit, one nail; I, Yun Xiao, am not like you all, hesitating and indecisive!”

Yun Xiao scoffed mockingly. As he spoke, Du Ruofeng and the other two exchanged glances, seeing determination in each other’s eyes.

”I, from Thunderwind Empire, together with Youlong Empire and Jingshan Empire, join forces to snatch the three Dragon Flags. Any objections?”

Du Ruofeng was the one who spoke this time, and after these words, two figures already moved to stand beside him, one of whom was the person who had spoken earlier.

When personal interests were involved, this person wasn’t vague either. After all, only by the alliance of the three great empires could they intimidate the hundred others.

Regarding the names of these three empires, Yun Xiao had heard of them; while their overall strength was slightly lacking compared to supreme empires like Xuanyue Lingtian, they were still above average.

The union of the three great empires meant that even if the over a hundred people were reluctant, none dared take the lead against them. Moreover, since they were competitors among themselves and not united, they were like scattered sand.

Facing the risk of offending three great empires, no one was willing to bear it. Thus, the proposal from Yun Xiao, somewhat miraculously, was accepted - seemingly a happy outcome for all.

However, for those unfamiliar with Yun Xiao, their faces wore cold smirks, for the three individuals joining Du Ruofeng were all geniuses who had reached the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm.

Even the likes of Shen Wannian and Ye Shimei could only speculate about the outcome of a battle where one faces three—it was clearly a lopsided situation.

Although Shen Wannian and others had seen Yun Xiao back in Moon Cool City at that time, Yun Xiao only relied on that powerful mouse-shaped Vein Demon, and their glimpse of his own combat power was fleeting at best.

Regardless, the battle was eventually set. But just as the three surrounded Yun Xiao, Du Ruofeng suddenly remembered something.

”I say, those three Dragon Flags probably aren’t all with you, right? Can you make decisions for these two?”

While Du Ruofeng spoke, his gaze and finger both pointed towards Liu Hanyi and Mo Qing, because, in his view, these two beautiful women with the strongest abilities might not willingly listen to Yun Xiao, right?

If they managed to defeat Yun Xiao, but these two women reneged, what then? Everyone is at the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm, but there’s no certainty they could snatch the Dragon Flags.

”Hey, your caution is noted, but whether I can decide for them, why don’t you ask them yourself?”

Yun Xiao first praised with a pointed meaning, however, his somewhat smirking expression didn’t seem like a compliment; rather, it seemed more like mockery. As he finished speaking, he too turned his gaze towards the two women beside him.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

As Yun Xiao’s gaze shifted, three streaks of light flashed, and immediately Liu Hanyi and the others each held a flag, embroidered with a golden Giant Dragon.

”Dragon Flags!”

Upon seeing the flags embroidered with the Golden Dragon, not only the trio of Du Ruofeng but also the hundred or so onlookers’ eyes burned with intense desire. If it were not for the last bit of rationality, they might have reached out to seize them right then.

This was the token of advancement to the third round in this session of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, and only by entering the third round one might truly catch the eyes of the giants from Tenglong Continent, especially since they hadn’t seen any of the nine giants in the previous two rounds.

”The words of Yun Xiao are our will, do you have any more questions now?”

Liu Hanyi initially moved back together with Mo Qing and Ling Wan, then all three placed their flags with the golden dragons in front of them on the ground, their spoken words manifesting their united stance.

These sentiments surprised many, as both Liu Hanyi’s and Mo Qing’s strengths exceeded Yun Xiao’s. So why would they so readily obey his word?

Some speculated thoughtfully that perhaps the two women had immense confidence in Yun Xiao; could it be that this youngster possessed some extraordinary methods unknown to others?

These fools couldn’t know that along the way, Yun Xiao’s various displays had won both women’s utmost admiration.

Setting aside nuances like life-saving gratitude and affection, Yun Xiao was capable of killing a Sixth Rank Low Level tree spirit Strange Spirit; these Late Stage Meridian Union Realm talents were likely not even enough for him to handle single-handedly.

Liu Hanyi and Mo Qing knew that since Yun Xiao dared make this decision, it meant he had absolute confidence. At this time, how could they not fully support him?

”Now, any more doubts? Are you ready?”

Yun Xiao, satisfied, nodded at the trio and then turning back, he addressed Du Ruofeng and his fellows while a faint Meridian Qi started emanating from him.

”Good, since you’re so arrogant, then let us oblige!”

Though uncertain about Liu Hanyi’s and the other woman’s confidence in Yun Xiao, the trio, immensely self-assured, had even more reason to believe that the three of them together could surely handle a Mid Stage Meridian Union Realm youngster.

As the three Dragon Flags seemed within grasp, Du Ruofeng and his counterparts could no longer restrain themselves, nodding at each other, they darted out from three directions, each employing their unique powerful techniques.

Especially Du Ruofeng; it’s unknown whether the cultivation technique he mastered was of the Wind Attribute, but coupled with his extremely fast movement technique, his attack was the first to reach Yun Xiao.

Whoosh!

However, the palm strike from Du Ruofeng who suddenly looked uneasy, for he felt no sensation of hitting a solid target. Obviously, at this critical moment, the Mid Stage Meridian Union Realm youngster had evaded his potent strike.

The Thunderwind Empire is named for its affinity with thunder and wind; the Royal Family’s direct descendants excel in the powers of Wind Attribute and Thunder Attribute, and the Ancestor Vein they activate is mostly of these two Attributes.

For instance, this Thunderwind Empire’s Second Prince, the moment of his birth was marked by howling winds, sweeping across the entire Thunderwind Empire chillingly for a whole day and night, only ceasing abruptly upon his birth.