Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 527: 527 Blood Fire Burns Ten Thousand Moons

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!

A series of five crisp sounds emanated from the platform where the Meridian Qi Swords controlled by Yun Xiao fiercely bombarded the white light surrounding Xuan Jiuding, producing a clangor of metal striking metal.

Even the sharp-eyed among the crowd could spot the sparks splattering from where the sword tips touched the white light, one could only imagine the immense force of the collision.

Even Yun Xiao was taken aback because his Flying Sword Meridian Techniques were of Earth Rank, and theoretically, even if Xuan Jiuding’s Meridian Qi Cultivation was two minor realms higher, the outcome shouldn’t have been like this.

”There is only one possibility then!”

Yun Xiao, staring at the white glow around Xuan Jiuding, took a deep breath and muttered, ”It must also be an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Technique; no wonder the defensive power is so strong!”

With Yun Xiao’s intellect, he only needed a moment to deduce the reason. His Flying Sword Meridian Techniques, although not comparable to the Holy Rank Meridian Techniques from his previous life, could still only be slightly resisted by some items of Spiritual Rank Advanced defense on the Hidden Dragon Continent.

Regarding the stream of Meridian Techniques enhanced by Meridian Qi, be it the offensive form of Meridian Qi Sabre or the defensive form of shields, it was unlikely that any could withstand the continuous attack of these five swords.

Didn’t you see just yesterday when the meridian refining technique of the giant sword used by Shen Wannian in the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm was penetrated by a single small sword from Yun Xiao, which shocked countless spectators?

The only explanation was that the White Light Meridian Technique used by Xuan Jiuding had also reached the Earth Rank Low Level, simultaneously invoking a trace of Earth Power, which allowed it to counter Yun Xiao’s five Flying Swords.

”It seems we have all underestimated the Royal Family’s foundation!”

In a location belonging to the Jade Pot Sect, Yu Shu was intently watching Xuan Jiuding enveloped in the white light on the platform, finally releasing a sigh, obviously recognizing the grade of that White Light Meridian Technique.

Since Yun Xiao’s Flying Sword Meridian Techniques had been executed more than once, although these strong members of the Jade Pot Sect did not know why Yun Xiao could perform an Earth Rank Meridian Technique across different realms, they were very familiar with the grade of this Flying Sword Meridian Technique.

Meridian Refining Masters are typically more perceptive and insightful than ordinary people, so Yu Shu and the others quickly discovered the truth, and the fact that a Peak of Meridian Union Realm powerhouse possessed an Earth Rank Meridian Technique meant that the direction of this battle was likely predictable.

”Yun Xiao, taste the gift this Crown Prince has prepared for you!”

Sensing that the five Flying Swords were each repelled, Xuan Jiuding enveloped in white light uttered a voice full of satisfaction, and immediately, the aura around him changed again.

”Moon Dance, not even a blade of grass grows!”

A low voice erupted from Xuan Jiuding, then everyone witnessed an extremely splendid and eerie scene, and some even wondered how much more dazzling it would be if viewed under the dark night.

Because at that moment, the white light enveloping Xuan Jiuding, after a series of intense flickers, transformed into numerous white crescent moons about the size of fingers.

These countless white crescent moons appeared extremely luxurious when they streamed out from around Xuan Jiuding, just like swarms of bees rushing toward Yun Xiao on the platform.

Above the platform, it seemed as though a cluster of white clouds swept by, these clouds made up of countless tiny crescents - no one doubted their lethal nature as each was a sharp hidden weapon.

”Yun Xiao, this time, let’s see how you block it!”

It appeared that Xuan Jiuding was infuriated by how Yun Xiao had easily resolved his Meridian Technique before, in his view, if a crescent moon Meridian Technique could be resolved, then handling thousands of them should truly make one the Xuanyue Royal Family’s nemesis.

What people do not know is that the Xuanyue Royal Family not only possesses a single Earth Rank Cultivation Technique but also a matching Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Technique, which is the Moon Dance currently performed by Xuan Jiuding.

Here, one might ask why Xuan Jiuding, with merely the cultivation at the Peak of the Meridian Union Realm, dared to cultivate an Earth Rank Low Level technique and Meridian Technique, which apparently contradicts commonly known cultivation principles?

This is rooted in the special nature of the Xuanyue Imperial Family’s bloodline, inherently containing a power of moonlight within the royal bloodline of the Xuanyue Empire.

Both the Xuanyue precious manuscript and the Moon Dance just demonstrated, including Xuanyue’s Moonrise Meridian Technique, are related to moonlight. This connection allows the pure direct descendants of the Xuanyue Royal Family to cultivate formidable techniques and Meridian Techniques across different levels without suffering from significant backlash.

Even though it’s daytime, the power of moonlight still lingers in the sky, albeit not very strong. For someone at Xuan Jiuding’s level, it’s not possible to fully activate the power of the Moon Dance. However, this trace of moonlight power, augmenting his Meridian Technique, was just perfect.

Thousands of tiny crescent moons, like white clouds, instantly enveloped the space around Yun Xiao, rendering him completely unable to escape. Moreover, considering the proximity of the arena, which was merely a hundred yards wide, where could he hide unless he chose to jump off the arena and admit defeat?

However, as the reincarnation of Long Xiao Battle God, how could Yun Xiao easily concede defeat? He had many techniques yet to be used.

Facing such an onslaught of crescent moons, Yun Xiao knew that it was impossible to use the same technique he had used with Blood Moon Jade because his right palm was only so big. He could protect one area but not the entirety of his body.

Swoosh!

Yun Xiao stretched out his right hand, and on the fingers of his right hand, a blood-red flame appeared. As his thoughts moved, the flame grew larger with the wind, quickly expanding to several meters in size.

At the same time, countless Meridian Qi Crescents also approached him. Coincidentally, these crescent moon meridian techniques all slammed into the blood-red flames.

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!...

The sounds of objects burning emanated from the blood-red flames, and soon after, people saw wisps of white mist rising and eventually dissipating into the high skies.

Initially, Xuan Jiuding’s face held a look of pride and disdain, as he was extremely confident in his Moon Dance meridian technique. Despite being an Earth Rank Low Level meridian technique, its power was formidable when executed with the Mystical Heaven Treasure Mirror.

Xuan Jiuding had heard from his younger brother Xuan Zhi about Yun Xiao’s Ancestral Vein Fire, but could such powerful flames burn and evaporate hundreds or thousands of crescent moons, let alone tens of thousands?

However, a moment later, Xuan Jiuding’s expression changed because he shockingly discovered that no matter how he urged those Meridian Qi Crescents, they couldn’t break out of the range engulfed by the blood-red flames, let alone injure Yun Xiao.

The blood-red flames seemed to possess some sort of magical power, a strong adhesive force that sealed all the Meridian Qi Crescents within, evaporating them one by one.

In just the span of ten breaths, Xuan Jiuding’s face turned extremely unsightly because he could no longer sense any aura from those Meridian Qi Crescents, which he understood very well.

Swoosh!

Naturally, Yun Xiao could also feel what was happening within the blood-red flames. Thus, he simply gestured with his right hand, and the flames quickly shrank, eventually returning to his hand, resembling a dancing flame spirit, leaving everyone dumbstruck.

Previously, many had speculated about the grade of Xuan Jiuding’s Moon Dance meridian technique, and though there was some confusion about how Xuan Jiuding could execute it, it didn’t prevent them from guessing about the formidable power of the technique.

At least some cultivators at the Peak of Meridian Union Realm, or even those who had just entered the Early Stage of Spirit Vein Realm, probably wouldn’t dare to confront it directly. Moreover, Moon Dance was unavoidable, and many thought Yun Xiao might jump off the arena and concede to save his life.

But to everyone’s surprise, an authentic Earth Rank Low Level meridian technique was so easily countered, and by a youth only in the Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm.

At this moment, everyone stared at the flame dancing between Yun Xiao’s fingers, unblinkingly, because they all guessed a possibility.

The flame that incinerated tens of thousands of Meridian Qi Crescents must not be as simple as it appeared. If human skin were to touch it, would it also evaporate into vapor like those Meridian Qi Crescents?

Compared to the cultivators from the foreign empires, perhaps the elders and disciples of the Jade Pot Sect had a bit more understanding about Yun Xiao’s blood-red flames, having seen it perform brilliantly during the Outer Sect competition and the Spiritual Chick Battle List.

On the high platform to the north, the King of Xuanyue Country, Xuan Haoran, also had a hint of melancholy on his face. Although he didn’t know about Xuan Jiuding’s breakthrough to the Peak of Meridian Union Realm, he was well aware of his son cultivating the Earth Rank Moon Dance meridian technique.

But for an Earth Rank Low Level Cultivation Technique paired with an Earth Rank Low Level meridian technique to be so effortlessly defeated in Yun Xiao’s hands, how could the current King of the Xuanyue Country not feel melancholic?

That was the foundation of the Xuanyue Empire’s establishment, the key advantage over other powerful sects and families. If it lacked immense power, how could it possibly intimidate thousands of strong contenders?

”It seems that Yun Xiao, this young fellow, indeed did not deceive me back then!”

After feeling melancholic, Xuan Haoran suddenly thought of another aspect - the theft of the Mystical Heaven Treasure Mirror. Looking at the situation now, there seemed to be more to that incident.

Jokingly, possessing such a powerful flame and many Earth Rank meridian techniques, why would Yun Xiao covet the possessions of the Royal Family? Moreover, the items in Yun Xiao’s possession were definitely much more formidable than the Mystical Heaven Treasure Mirror and Moon Dance technique.

Now that Yun Xiao’s suspicion was cleared, the matter of finding the Mystical Heaven Treasure Mirror in the Crown Prince’s chamber during the previous incident became intriguing. From the ongoing battle on the arena, Xuan Haoran undoubtedly thought of many possibilities.