Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Yun Xiao felt proud after defeating Shen Wannian in this battle, and some regretful, but none of these had any effect on him as he slowly stepped down from the arena.

Just as the strong members of the Jade Pot Sect had mentioned before, although he used Shen Wannian’s own tactics against him making it easy to defeat this Cultivator genius from the Royal Qi Sect, he hadn’t even used half of his methods.

Thus, Yun Xiao was absolutely confident that even without these tricky methods, he would have just needed to expend a bit more effort, and the final outcome wouldn’t be any different.

”Big brother Yun Xiao, I told you that you would definitely win!”

Speaking of having confidence in Yun Xiao, Ling Wan was naturally the one, and seeing the former coming back, he cheered immediately, while the pale-faced Mo Qing also showed a hint of joy on her face.

”Now I’m really a bit worried that I’ll draw you in the next round!”

As for the genius girl from Luoyi Sect, Liu Hanyi, her beautiful eyes roamed over Yun Xiao repeatedly, finally voicing out this statement, it was unclear if she really meant it.

”You better win against Jin Wuli first!”

Yun Xiao didn’t care about Liu Hanyi’s attitude but instead turned his gaze towards the young man in golden clothes who had just leaped onto the arena, feeling an odd sensation about this man for some reason.

However, Jin Wuli only came from a small, remote Empire, and even the Jade Pot Sect didn’t have much information about him, they hadn’t even heard this name before.

In fact, apart from Yun Xiao, the super dark horse, Jin Wuli from the Wuhai Empire might be the biggest surprise of this Countries Hidden Dragon Conference.

After all, Yun Xiao hails from the Xuanyue Empire, and is a direct disciple of the Sect Master of one of the three major sects, the Jade Pot Sect, whereas Jin Wuli’s empire, in terms of national power, certainly cannot compare to Xuanyue Empire, let alone its Cultivation resources to that of the Jade Pot Sect.

”Humph, don’t underestimate me!”

Apparently catching the hint of unease in Yun Xiao’s tone, Liu Hanyi snorted coldly, and then without paying more attention to the three of them, her figure moved slightly and she had already leaped onto the arena.

Jin Wuli evidently wasn’t someone who talked much. Seeing Liu Hanyi jumping up to the stage, he didn’t mind that his opponent was a stunning beauty, only clasped his fists and a sharp Meridian Qi surged around him.

”Another blockhead!”

Seeing this, Liu Hanyi thought of a rugged young boy in her mind, but she didn’t dare to underestimate him, knowing that this person whom even Yun Xiao took seriously must have some unusual techniques.

Liu Hany, with the physique of Immortal Poison Body, every movement contained a hint of deadly poison, and this Innate Poison was even stronger than any other poison in the world.

According to what the Golden Snake Worm had said, if Liu Hanyi could cultivate her Immortal Poison Body to Great Success, even some at the Holy Rank Third Realm might not withstand the Innate Poison.

However, currently, Liu Hanyi couldn’t activate her Innate Poison. With Yun Xiao’s help, she was only able to control the Innate Poison to avoid falling into agony, much less using it to achieve victory—there was still a long way to go.

But even so, when Liu Hanyi fought, if the battle dragged on, her opponent would still be affected, as the uncontrollable Innate Poison would disperse with the activation of her Meridian Qi.

But this time, Liu Hanyi’s previously invincible combat method seemed to have no effect on the young man in golden clothes, and as time passed, she was actually suppressed by Jin Wuli.

”Why? Why did he wait so long?”

During the battle, Liu Hanyi didn’t realize much, but Yun Xiao, a clear observer from below the arena, frowned even tighter, and his murmurs could also be heard by Mo Qing beside him.

”What why?”

Mo Qing appeared somewhat puzzled, but knowing her own judgment fell short compared to Yun Xiao’s, especially now that she was seriously injured, she directly asked.

”Look carefully!”

Yun Xiao’s gaze was still fixed on the arena, but he pointed out suddenly: ”Look at this move, Jin Wuli could clearly change his strike with the right palm, blasting out from sister Hanyi’s left flank. Even if sister Hanyi could avoid it in time, she would likely be flustered, but he retracted his hand at the crucial moment!”

With Yun Xiao’s reminder, Mo Qing, although merely an entry-level Spiritual Meridian Refining Master, immediately noticed the clues, and as for why that was the case, even Yun Xiao didn’t understand, so she didn’t bother to think further.

”And this move, if he had side-kicked with his right leg, sister Hanyi would have been unable to avoid it. But why didn’t he do that?”

Yun Xiao’s voice continued, and from his tone, such instances weren’t just once or twice, it had happened many times before, undeniably causing a hint of unease to rise in Mo Qing’s heart.

Despite coming from a weak unknown empire and possibly advancing to the top eight of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, Jin Wuli was certainly not a mediocrity, given what Yun Xiao had just pointed out, there was no reason for him to miss those opportunities.

”If this is intentional, then there’s only one possibility!”

Just as Mo Qing was feeling perplexed and anxious, Yun Xiao seemed to have finally figured something out. His expression turned gloomy as he spoke, having already realized the possible fate awaiting Liu Hanyi.

”What possibility?”

Mo Qing didn’t quite understand yet, but from Yun Xiao’s tone, she knew that this possibility was definitely not favorable for Liu Hanyi.

Although Mo Qing, because of Yun Xiao, always had an inexplicable feeling towards Liu Hanyi, after fighting side by side in the Demon Realm, they had become friends, and she always hoped that Liu Hanyi would win.

”It turns out Jin Wuli is so scheming, he wants to force Sister Hanyi into a corner step by step, and then... deliver a fatal blow!”

After a few more moves, Yun Xiao was no longer in doubt. Thus, his tone became even more somber, now understanding why Jin Wuli had been waiting for so long.

Previously, Jin Wuli had several opportunities, even a few that could have directly harmed Liu Hanyi and won the battle, but he had chosen to hold back.

It seems now that Jin Wuli was not satisfied with those opportunities. Since even the chance to heavily injure Liu Hanyi did not satisfy him, there’s only one possibility left—he wanted to kill Liu Hanyi.

Yun Xiao, who initially had a slight fondness for this genius from a small empire, now completely abandoned that notion. If it’s about ruthlessness, this guy is probably even more formidable than Xuan Jiuding.

”This is bad, Sister Hanyi is in danger!”

At this moment, as Yun Xiao’s mood darkened, Jin Wuli on the stage had found an excellent opportunity. His right hand shone brightly with golden light, under which no one could see what exactly was happening with his hand.

”Hmm?”

Besides Yun Xiao, because at that moment under the dazzling golden light, his Power of Soul was also surging like never before. Originally, he only wanted to clearly see the danger Liu Hanyi was in, but shockingly, he discovered that Jin Wuli’s right hand had turned into a golden blade.

If it were a Meridian Qi blade conjured by Jin Wuli using special Meridian Qi, Yun Xiao wouldn’t have been so shocked. What changed his expression dramatically was that Jin Wuli’s entire right hand seemed to have transformed into the shape of a blade.

This was something a human cultivator could never achieve, and under the concealment of the golden light, perhaps Jin Wuli was not afraid to reveal some of his secrets.

However, at this moment in Yun Xiao’s mind, a thought flashed by, giving him no time for deeper contemplation, because Jin Wuli’s right hand, under the cover of the golden light, was swiftly stabbing towards a vital spot on Liu Hanyi.

If this strike were to connect, Liu Hanyi might instantly perish, Yun Xiao had no doubt about the sharpness of that right hand blade of Jin Wuli—the human body could absolutely not withstand it.

”Sister Hanyi, shift your position, move horizontally three inches!”

At this critical moment, just as Liu Hanyi had not yet realized the imminent fatal danger, a voice already came from below the stage, prompting her to subconsciously make this movement.

At this time, Liu Hanyi didn’t have time to think about how this voice knew the movement technique she cultivated; however, she recognized that the voice was Yun Xiao’s, and she had an unreasoning trust in the young man, knowing he would not aimlessly direct her.

Moreover, this voice in Liu Hanyi’s ears even contained a trace of urgency, making her instantly understand that she couldn’t afford any delay. The fact that this normally unflappable guy like Yun Xiao would emit such a voice indicated the situation was extremely serious.

Shua!

Almost instinctively, Liu Hanyi’s figure shifted horizontally by three inches in an instant, and in the next moment, she felt a slight pain at one side of her neck as a flash of golden light brushed past, narrowly escaping a fatal outcome.

”Lucky!”

Feeling the sharpness that had just whisked past her neck, Liu Hanyi inwardly rejoiced at her luck, her back now drenched in sweat, finally realizing that she had just walked a thin line at Ghost Gate.

Had it not been for Yun Xiao’s timely reminder, which seemed almost like sound from heaven, Liu Hanyi would never have thought to shift three inches to the side. Yet, these three inches seemed as though they had been calculated in advance.

A little less, and Liu Hanyi’s carotid artery would certainly have been severed; a little more, and the hastily moving Liu Hanyi absolutely could not have achieved it—truly a warning in the nick of time.

”Damn it!”

After a long buildup, even giving up several opportunities to severely injure Liu Hanyi, but failing at the last moment, Jin Wuli could no longer maintain his calm and roared out loud.

Peng!

And the next moment, taking advantage of Liu Hanyi’s brief injury at her neck, Jin Wuli’s right foot finally kicked out fiercely, hiding another vicious move.