Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Jin Wuli, as long as you willingly let Vice Chairman Qian verify, no matter the result, we will admit defeat!”

Yun Xiao made up his mind and after Jin Wuli finished speaking, he turned his gaze towards Xu Hongzhuang. After all, she was the protagonist of this battle.

Of course, when everyone heard Yun Xiao’s words, they couldn’t help but smirk because Xu Hongzhuang was originally no match for Jin Wuli. If it weren’t for this guy suddenly rushing onto the stage, perhaps the girl in red would have been fatally hurt.

However, some people also had unusual speculations, which were if Jin Wuli really was a Strange Spirit, then the outcome of this battle might need to be recalculated. Surely they couldn’t let a Strange Spirit intrude in the final battle of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference?

This plan of Yun Xiao’s, after all, bore no loss for Xu Hongzhuang herself, so she didn’t hesitate at all and nodded.

In this way, even if Jin Wuli was not a Strange Spirit, the outcome of the battle was clear, and no one would blame Yun Xiao for breaking the rules, since saving lives was crucial, and actions made in a rush could be forgiven.

”Yun Xiao, are you so certain that I am a Strange Spirit?”

This time, Jin Wuli did not remain silent, but instead asked Yun Xiao with interest, and his calm demeanor stirred a trace of unease in Yun Xiao.

At this point, if Jin Wuli really were a Strange Spirit, he would not be so composed and would probably have been looking for a chance to escape.

”Since everyone wants to know the answer, Vice Chairman Qian, please do the verification.”

Ignoring Yun Xiao’s slightly changing expression, Jin Wuli spoke no further and turned his head, gesturing to Vice Chairman Qian, further solidifying Yun Xiao’s thoughts.

”Could it be that Yun Xiao was mistaken?”

Watching Jin Wuli’s composed demeanor, Qian Sanyuan also became a bit doubtful. His confidence in Yun Xiao was somewhat reduced, but he didn’t delay and stretched out his hand to touch Jin Wuli’s right shoulder.

For an Earth-rank Advanced Meridian Master like Qian Sanyuan, as long as he could touch Jin Wuli’s body, nothing inside could escape his sensing.

This sensing made Qian Sanyuan’s brows furrow even tighter, and then he heard Jin Wuli chuckle lightly, ”You sensed the meridians inside my body, are you disappointed, Vice Chairman Qian?”

Hearing this from Jin Wuli, everyone including Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang began to understand that Yun Xiao might have made a huge blunder, this person was not a Strange Spirit at all.

Strange Spirits might also cultivate meridians, but their meridians are vastly different from humans and even from Vein Demons; this distinction is not difficult for any Meridian Master.

”Jin Wuli has human meridians inside his body, he is not a Strange Spirit!”

Although the words of this young man in golden clothes were somewhat disrespectful, Qian Sanyuan didn’t mind too much, and after a while, he withdrew his right hand and announced loudly to Yun Xiao.

This statement from Qian Sanyuan was not hidden at all, rather than being meant for Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang, it was meant for the many cultivators inside and outside the square, as the matter of Strange Spirits concerned everyone present.

Regarding Qian Sanyuan’s words, Yun Xiao didn’t doubt them. His understanding was much broader than that of any Earth-rank Advanced Meridian Master on Tenglong Continent. Thus, he held some different views.

It’s well known that Strange Spirits cannot have the same meridians as humans. However, Long Xiao Battle God in a past life had seen some exceptions, which are Strange Spirits formed under special circumstances.

There were even some Strange Spirits who, after cultivating powerful Spiritual Wisdom, would seize the bodies of human cultivators. In such cases, the soul belongs to the Strange Spirit, and the body is human, naturally having the traits of a human body.

Nevertheless, this thought just flashed briefly through Yun Xiao’s mind. Here on Hidden Dragon Continent, Strange Spirits capable of seizing human souls were rare, at least this Jin Wuli was likely not one of them.

Since Qian Sanyuan had already provided the answer, no one doubted any longer; Jin Wuli was definitely not a Strange Spirit. At this moment, everyone’s gaze towards Yun Xiao was filled with amusement.

”It seems Yun Xiao made up that lie just to save Xu Hongzhuang!”

Most people thought this way. The lad saw Xu Hongzhuang in dire straits and suddenly jumped onto the stage to save her. If there wasn’t a legitimate reason, then probably Jin Wuli, as well as those in charge of the Hidden Dragon Conference, wouldn’t have let it go.

But now, whether Yun Xiao did it intentionally or not, he truly believed Jin Wuli was a Strange Spirit, and that’s why he stepped into the arena. Although it ended up as a misunderstanding, at least his intentions were good.

After all, eliminating Strange Spirits is everyone’s responsibility; any cultivator present upon identifying a Strange Spirit would probably step forth to destroy it, upholding the eternal righteousness of the Human Clan.

However, now that the truth has been revealed, and Jin Wuli is not a Strange Spirit, Yun Xiao’s noble act became a laughingstock among the people. The guy was just being craftily clever, after all.

Compared to the thoughts of the onlooking crowd, Xu Hongzhuang seemed to have realized this level as well, so her mood suddenly brightened, even though she had lost the arena battle.

”We concede!”

Xu Hongzhuang was no fool; from the previous battle, it was clear that she was far from being a match for Jin Wuli. If it hadn’t been for Yun Xiao, she would probably have been hacked into two.

When Xu Hongzhuang mentioned ”we,” there was not even a hint of depression from losing the match on her face, but instead, there was an unmistakable joy, which left the crowd even more thoughtful.

The reason for Xu Hongzhuang’s happiness was naturally because Yun Xiao saved her at all costs, and even ”fabricated” a story of a Strange Spirit, showing that this guy was not completely heartless towards her.

As Xu Hongzhuang conceded, Jin Wuli also lost the excuse to seek trouble with Yun Xiao, but his eyes, glowing with a golden radiance, stared unwaveringly at Yun Xiao, seeming to contain an undisguised intent to kill.

”You go down first, it’s my turn now!”

Yun Xiao’s gaze never left Jin Wuli, but as it stood, if he couldn’t act personally, there was no better way to expose that guy’s true colors. Until he defeats Xuan Jiuding, he had no other plans.

”Yes, be careful!”

A jubilant Xu Hongzhuang, radiating happiness from her entire being, gracefully descended from the arena. If one did not know the situation, one might think she was the victor of this battle.

”Yun Xiao, I look forward to our ultimate confrontation tomorrow!”

Jin Wuli did not bother with Xu Hongzhuang who had stepped down. After a brief moment, he finally fixed his gaze on Yun Xiao and spoke. This statement made Xuan Jiuding, who was leisurely stepping onto the arena, somewhat grim.

Does this guy think I don’t exist? Why does he assume that Yun Xiao will definitely win?

That was the source of discontent in Xuan Jiuding’s heart. Facing this old rival, who he had entangled with for not a short amount of time, this was a battle he was determined to win, and indeed a battle that would make his name known through the ages.

The Crown Prince of Xuanyue Empire is very ambitious. His ambitions are not limited to simply becoming the ruler of Xuanyue Country. If the major forces and sects of Tenglong Continent took notice, a little Hidden Dragon Continent wouldn’t confine him at all.

Yun Xiao had repeatedly foiled Xuan Jiuding’s plans and even caused his right-hand men to be driven out of the Xuanyue Royal Family. Xuan Jiuding harbored deep resentment for this.

As both fighters were in place for the second battle, Qian Sanyuan nodded at Yun Xiao and then returned to the northern high platform, his eyes flickering unintentionally towards Jin Wuli.

It seems that even after personally verifying, Qian Sanyuan still harbored suspicions towards Jin Wuli due to Yun Xiao’s miraculous actions.

”Yun Xiao, I must admit, I never thought you’d get this far. You truly impressed this prince!”

Looking at the rough-clad youth not far away, Xuan Jiuding felt a surge of disgust. All the past incidents surfaced in his mind, making him find Yun Xiao even more unbearable.

”If I’m not mistaken, Crown Prince, your entry into the top four must be due to hiding your strength. Otherwise, with your previous trifling skills, you could never have beaten Senior Sister Mo Qing!”

Yun Xiao naturally held no good feelings towards Xuan Jiuding. This guy was sly and had schemed against him multiple times, nearly leading him to a fatal demise. A deep, irreconcilable enmity had long been formed between the two.

Moreover, Yun Xiao had already noticed this point in yesterday’s battle. After all, Mo Qing possessed the special constitution of a Pure Yang Immortal Body, a force even the Golden Snake Worm admires. Among those at the same level, very few on the Hidden Dragon Continent could match her.

But in yesterday’s battle, Mo Qing seemed to be completely suppressed, indicating Xuan Jiuding’s strength surpassed Mo Qing by more than a little.

Even if Xuan Jiuding had not displayed a higher level of cultivation, how could Yun Xiao not see through it? This guy is not as simple as everyone sees on the surface.

If we set aside the grudges between Yun Xiao and Xuan Jiuding, then this Crown Prince of Xuanyue Empire indeed qualifies as a superb genius, perhaps even a greater genius than Shen Wannian and Ye Shimei.

”I must say, you indeed have a keen eye, but what of it? Under the overwhelming force of absolute power, what waves can you stir?”

As for Yun Xiao seeing through his guise, Xuan Jiuding was indifferent. After all, having reached this point and beating Yun Xiao, only one final battle remained. It was time for the world to witness this prince’s real strength.

Boom!

Thus, as Xuan Jiuding’s words fell, from his body, suddenly erupted an extremely powerful aura, and as the crowd sensed this aura, their expressions dramatically changed.