Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Peak of Meridian Union Realm?!”

This time, Xuan Jiuding no longer concealed his true cultivation level, and everyone sensed it clearly. Exclamations rose one after another because this was the first true Peak of Meridian Union Realm genius in this session of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference.

Previously, in the battle with Yun Xiao, Shen Wannian also stimulated his Ancestor Vein, boosting his Meridian Qi Cultivation to the peak of the Meridian Union Realm, but he was quickly dealt with by Yun Xiao.

The strength of Meridian Qi enhanced by external force is entirely different from the inherent Meridian Qi power one possesses, and moreover, everyone knew that among these geniuses who made it into the top four, which one of them didn’t possess an Ancestor Vein?

Since he is the Crown Prince of the Xuanyue Empire, it’s likely that his Ancestor Vein has already reached the Spiritual Rank. If he stimulates his Ancestor Vein at the peak of the Meridian Union Realm, his combat power would surely be far more formidable than Shen Wannian’s.

”This... this kid, he even managed to deceive me!”

On the high platform in the north, King Xuan Haoran of Xuanyue Country widened his eyes in shock. From his expression, it was clear he was also unaware of Xuan Jiuding’s hidden strength; he too had always thought his son was only at the Late Stage of the Meridian Union Realm.

In fact, if Xuan Jiuding weren’t already at the Peak of the Meridian Union Realm, facing a genius of the same level as Mo Qing, he would not have won so easily—this, Yun Xiao had seen through long ago.

Sensing the surging energy within his body, Xuan Jiuding’s confidence undoubtedly soared to a pinnacle, as if the youth who had consecutively defeated Nie Qianqiu and Shen Wannian posed no significant threat to him.

”Yun Xiao, prepare to die!”

Now that he possessed overwhelming power, Xuan Jiuding naturally didn’t waste words with Yun Xiao. Defeating Yun Xiao wasn’t his aim; his ultimate goal was to ensure Yun Xiao remained forever on this square’s arena, eliminating any future threats.

Because even if Yun Xiao was only at the Late Stage of the Meridian Union Realm, the combat power he displayed was simply too formidable. Xuan Jiuding clearly understood that if he allowed him to develop and reach the same level as himself, he probably would stand no chance whatsoever.

As the Crown Prince of the Xuanyue Empire, Xuan Jiuding was deeply calculating. After many interactions with Yun Xiao, he would not underestimate him again, nor would he underestimate this talent from the Jade Pot Sect who had risen to prominence in just a few short years.

Whoosh whoosh...

As his voice fell, Xuan Jiuding’s hand signs abruptly changed, and immediately before him materialized a white crescent moon. It appeared somewhat bizarre and mysterious, like the early rising moon in the east.

The Xuanyue Empire was named after Xuanyue, so the Cultivation Technique or Meridian Techniques practiced by this empire are probably closely related to the celestial moon. When Yun Xiao first encountered the Third Prince Xuan Zhi, he witnessed the latter’s Crescent Moon weapon, which was extremely sharp.

But now, the Crescent Moon Meridian Techniques deployed by Xuan Jiuding were much, much stronger than those of the Third Prince Xuan Zhi, and this Crown Prince, with a mind superior to others, knew Yun Xiao had formidable Physical Strength; this was truly a strategy to play to one’s strengths against the opponent’s weaknesses.

Regardless, there was a significant gap of two minor levels between their Meridian Qi; if it came to comparing attacks purely based on Meridian Techniques, Yun Xiao likely wouldn’t be able to resolve it so easily.

”When Xuanyue dominates the sky, all things yield!”

As Xuan Jiuding’s voice emitted another low shout, his hand signs silently shifted, and then that massive Meridian Qi Crescent started to spin rapidly, whistling as it furiously turned towards Yun Xiao.

Although the spectators below weren’t very clear about the power contained within the crescent, with such speed, they all had a guess—if Yun Xiao were to be struck by this crescent, he would likely be instantly beheaded.

”A crescent moon?”

For some reason, when Yun Xiao on the stage saw this Crescent Moon Meridian Technique, a strange feeling suddenly surged in his heart, and the blood-red crescent mark in the palm of his hand began to emit a faint warmth.

Yun Xiao knew that the Blood Moon Jade, which was transformed into a mark, was also in the shape of a crescent moon, and its origins were mysterious. He was aware that if it was about power, the Blood Moon Jade was definitely thousands and millions of times stronger than anything from the Hidden Dragon Continent.

Therefore, at this moment, Yun Xiao suddenly had an epiphany. Without using any technique or trying to dodge, he simply extended his right hand and touched the spinning giant Meridian Qi Crescent.

”This guy, isn’t he being too presumptuous?”

Seeing Yun Xiao’s actions, whether it was his sworn enemies who deeply resented him or the elders and disciples of the Jade Pot Sect, such a thought surged in their hearts.

After all, Yun Xiao was two minor realms below Xuan Jiuding. Under such circumstances, even with his extremely formidable physical body, such a touch would likely cost him his right palm.

”Overestimating oneself!”

Naturally, Xuan Jiuding thought the same. This Crescent Moon Meridian Qi was one of the Xuanyue Royal Family’s top Meridian Techniques, its Grade reaching the Advanced Spiritual Rank.

Although with his cultivation at the Peak of the Meridian Union Realm, Xuan Jiuding couldn’t fully master this Advanced Spiritual Rank Meridian Technique to Great Success, it was more than enough to deal with a young man at the Mid Stage of the Meridian Union Realm.

Xuan Jiuding naturally understood Yun Xiao’s physical strength, but under the absolute crushing power of Meridian Qi, daring to take the hit head-on meant the battle might end the next moment.

Just like how, no matter how strong your physical body is, you can’t withstand some sharp weapons; the human body can never truly compare to genuine metal and stone.

”Hmm?”

However, at the next moment, Xuan Jiuding’s expression changed because his Meridian Qi Crescent, even larger than Yun Xiao’s body, spun to an extreme and finally touched Yun Xiao’s right palm.

But the rapidly spinning Meridian Qi Crescent, far from being able to sever Yun Xiao’s right palm, was instead immobilized upon touching it.

What appeared before the eyes of Xuan Jiuding and all the onlookers was this astonishing sight: the huge Meridian Qi Crescent had one tip pressed against Yun Xiao’s palm.

It became clear to everyone that within Yun Xiao’s right palm was a blood-red crescent mark, seeming to emit a faint luminous glow.

”Could it be that Yun Xiao’s blood-red crescent mark in his hand naturally counters Xuan Jiuding’s Crescent Moon Meridian Techniques?”

Some of the more astute among the crowd couldn’t help but think of a possibility, since both involved a crescent shape, the idea that they might restrain each other wasn’t impossible.

Ignoring the thoughts of the spectators, at this moment, Yun Xiao had a peculiar feeling; his Blood Moon Jade’s crescent mark suddenly erupted with suction force, and after a brief pause, completely devoured the massive Meridian Qi Crescent.

Whoosh!

In the span of a single breath, while the crowd was still caught in the wonder of the previous moment, Xuan Jiuding’s seemingly powerful Meridian Qi Crescent had ceased to exist.

It was clear to them that it had been devoured by the crescent in Yun Xiao’s palm, and such a vast power being devoured instantly, what kind of visual impact was that?

”Damn it!”

Seeing his first attack so easily neutralized by Yun Xiao, Xuan Jiuding was truly infuriated, but in his eyes, there was a hint of wariness.

The Crescent Moon Meridian Techniques he had used were of the Spiritual Rank Advanced, and combined with Xuan Jiuding’s Peak of Meridian Union Realm Meridian Qi, he had tested its might many times before.

Even cultivators who were half a step into the Spirit Vein Realm often didn’t dare to face its edge, let alone a youth at the Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm.

It could be said that Yun Xiao’s spur-of-the-moment insight pleasantly surprised him and was an unparalleled shock to the onlookers, especially to Xuan Jiuding himself.

But Xuan Jiuding was no ordinary person. Despite his first attack failing, he didn’t dwell on it, as he had never imagined defeating Yun Xiao so easily.

”It is only proper to return a courtesy; you should also taste my Meridian Qi Flying Sword!”

As everyone and Xuan Jiuding paused for a moment, Yun Xiao’s clear voice already came from the arena; then the crowd saw five somewhat familiar flying swords flying out directly from in front of the youth.

Clearly, this was the Meridian Technique Yun Xiao used during his fight with Shen Wannian the day before, and remembering the grade of this technique, everyone grew intrigued.

”Hmph, a mere insect trifling skill, and you think you can injure this Crown Prince?”

Seemingly sensing the unusual gazes of the people around, Xuan Jiuding felt his dignity challenged and coldly snorted, as a formidable aura burst forth from him.

”Tsk tsk, the low-level Earth Rank Cultivation Technique Xuantian Treasure Mirror is indeed as renowned as its name!”

Sensing the aura erupted from Xuan Jiuding, figures like the Jade Pot Sect Master Yu Shu and Luoyi Sect Leader Jia Yi showed a touch of emotion, because they understood how it was produced.

The Xuanyue Imperial Family’s heritage Cultivation Technique was no secret among the major sects and families of the Xuanyue Empire, and Xuan Haoran had even issued a Xuan Kill Order because of it, with the cause being the loss of the Xuantian Treasure Mirror.

This is the Hidden Dragon Continent, where Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques are exceedingly rare and precious, only significant sects and noble families possess one, treating it like an ancestral heirloom.

In fact, the Xuantian Treasure Mirror is but a technique; its greatest effect is to accelerate the cultivation pace of its practitioners and to grant an advantage over cultivators of equivalent level in combat.

However, at this moment, the purpose of Xuan Jiuding’s urge to activate the Xuantian Treasure Mirror was to execute a formidable Meridian Technique passed down by the Xuanyue Imperial Family for countless years, a technique that probably only the direct descendants of the Xuanyue Royal Family were qualified to use.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

As Yun Xiao controlled the five Meridian Qi Swords, rapidly thrusting them towards Xuan Jiuding in fury, white glows suddenly emerged around the Xuanyue Empire Crown Prince, seemingly enveloping his entire being.