Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Anyway, since I, Zhong Dao, can’t break this Four Symbols Linked Array, it seems I am destined to not obtain the Thunder Wood. I agree to the request of the young brother, Xingchen!”

The low-level Earth-rank Array Master named Zhong Dao was thoroughly impressed by Yun Xiao, acknowledging his superior prowess. At least Qing Dao knew that in terms of Array Formation Technique, there was absolutely no comparison between him and that mysterious young man in black attire.

What a joke! Zhong Dao had ambitions to snatch that strongest Thunder Wood earlier; had he not seen Yun Xiao’s expression, he would likely have perished under the collapse of the Thunder Power.

Failing even to spot the arrays within arrays in the Linked Array, let alone how to break it, he believed that if he dared rashly break the array, his fate wouldn’t be much better than those eight people.

Since Zhong Dao had already spoken, the others reluctantly accepted that they had to compromise, knowing that if they couldn’t break the array, obtaining the treasure within was impossible.

”Heh, I don’t quite trust you all; those who agreed to my conditions should swear a Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath directly!”

Yun Xiao is experienced in dealings, and wouldn’t trust these people based solely on their words. After his statement, those with secret plots could only relinquish their doubts.

”Where on earth did this guy pop up from? How is he so young but acts with such seasoned wisdom?”

Many people are taken aback, wondering if he’s a reincarnated old demon. Based on his manner, there were none of the typical mistakes young people make; indeed, he was an extraordinary prodigy.

Now that Yun Xiao had spoken, these people abandoned their calculations; led by Zhong Dao, dozens of others swore a Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath, promising not to compete with Yun Xiao for the Thunder Wood hidden within the largest giant tree.

The collective Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oaths caused an invisible force to reverberate above the courtyard, making the previously dissipating Thunder Cloud appear to be gathering once more.

As such, these people dared not violate their Oaths, knowing well that breaking the vow would induce a sudden Heavenly Tribulation, reducing them to ashes instantly; such is the boundless power of Heavenly Dao Rules.

Swish, swish, swish, swish!

Upon hearing that everyone present had taken the Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath, Yun Xiao nodded with satisfaction. Immediately, four strands of golden light flashed from his hands, stabbing into the roots of four large trees.

Gazing at those slightly familiar yellow flags, an odd feeling surged in the hearts of those present. Then they saw the seal between Yun Xiao’s hands change, and four invisible forces erupted from the four yellow flags as if some unique power from a suppression array.

”Alright!”

With the crowd deep in thought, Yun Xiao turned around and chuckled softly, yet no one dared to rush forward to claim the treasure this time.

Perhaps partly due to the Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath, but mostly, the crowd couldn’t believe the potent Linked Array was broken so easily.

Should they incautiously trust the mysterious young man’s ”lies,” and enter the array, wouldn’t they suffer the same fate as the initial eight, being instantly annihilated?

”Let me go ahead first!”

Noticing the disbelief amongst the crowd, Yun Xiao was unperturbed, chuckling once more, then stepped forward a few paces, passing between two large trees.

”Is it really... nothing?”

Upon witnessing this scene, the crowd exchanged glances, only to see undisguised shock reflected in each other’s eyes, especially in Zhong Dao, the low-level Earth-rank Array Master.

”Truly extraordinary skill!”

While bystanders may just feel bewildered by Yun Xiao’s astonishing capability, Zhong Dao knew as a senior Array Master how incredibly difficult the youth’s actions were.

Even Zhong Dao’s mentor, an advanced Earth-rank Array Master, likely couldn’t achieve such ease; rather, he might struggle like Zhong Dao in pinpointing the array’s main flags.

”Could it be that Xingchen’s attainments in array formation have reached the Heavenly Rank level?”

Comparing his mentor’s techniques, Zhong Dao entertained this improbable thought in his heart but quickly squelched it.

After all, the young man in black before him had Meridian Qi Cultivation only at the Qi Seeking Realm Late Stage; to set up Heavenly Arrays and achieve the Heavenly Array Master level, one’s Meridian Qi Cultivation must first reach the Heavenly Rank Third Realm.

Such a Heavenly Array requires the power of the sky to enhance the array’s power. Without the blessing of sky power, even if the array is set up, it cannot be called a true Heavenly Array.

In fact, Zhong Dao’s thoughts are correct. Yun Xiao, who has been reincarnated, can at most set up an Earth Rank Low Level array now. However, breaking an array is not the same as setting it up. Sometimes, one doesn’t need to reach a corresponding level to break it.

With Yun Xiao’s understanding of array formation, even if this Four Symbols Locking Thunder Array is truly a Heavenly Array, he could easily break it. But setting up such a large array would be too difficult for him.

In fact, Yun Xiao’s current actions are not genuinely breaking the inner circle’s proper Four Symbols Locking Thunder Array, but rather using some method to suppress the main array flag, preventing it from erupting harmfully for a while.

The formation of Thunder Wood is not easy. The five large trees here must have experienced countless years, constantly being struck by thunder power from above, forming by chance.

If not for the nested Four Symbols Linked Array, none of these five large trees would have formed Thunder Wood. Hence, Yun Xiao thinks that even if he takes the Thunder Wood from the trunks, and restores this Linked Locking Thunder Array, it might form Thunder Wood again after a thousand years.

With these thoughts, Yun Xiao had already walked into the inner Four Symbols. Seeing that the thunder power that previously killed eight people did not appear, everyone finally relaxed and rushed forward eagerly.

Of course, due to the Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath, everyone tacitly agreed not to vie for the largest tree, as the Heavenly Tribulation is terrifying, and no one dares to easily violate it.

As a result, only Yun Xiao went towards the central giant tree. As he got closer, he felt a slight, indescribable agitation from the Thunder Attribute Ancestral Veins on his back and shoulders.

”Could this really be Thunder Wood of a Heavenly Rank level?”

Joy glimmered in Yun Xiao’s eyes. He believed that if the Thunder Wood indeed reached the Heavenly Rank level, pairing it with his Ancient Dragon Taming Technique, the Thunder Wings on his back would have a significant boost, allowing him to truly possess flying power.

The grade of such Thunder Wood is influenced by many factors, such as the growth cycle of the giant tree and the thunder power bombardment it received.

Thus, before obtaining the real Thunder Wood, even Yun Xiao couldn’t sense its true rank. However, this moment was evidently approaching quickly.

Looking at the giant tree before him, Yun Xiao’s spirit stirred a bit. The next moment, he drew the Dragon Taming Sword from his Waist Storage and gently cut the tree’s trunk.

Since he needed to preserve the giant tree’s life force to form the second segment of Thunder Wood, Yun Xiao was extremely cautious where his sword struck. As his sword cut down, a streak of black light vaguely flashed from within the trunk.

Thunder Wood is black in form, but the power it unleashes is silver thunder; the wonders of the continent truly are beyond comprehension.

In the vibrant trunk of the giant tree was a section of pitch-black wood resembling a dead wood. The moment this piece of Thunder Wood showed itself, Yun Xiao sensed its true rank.

”Merely a Half-step Heavenly Rank...”

Despite his initial expectations, Yun Xiao felt a tinge of disappointment sensing it was only a Half-step Heavenly Rank Thunder Wood. But the next moment, he still reached out to pull the black Thunder Wood from the giant tree’s trunk.

Screech!

At this moment, a sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly came from behind Yun Xiao. Sensing the incoming force, he instantly withdrew his hand, unwilling to risk serious harm from the attack.

”Who is so bold as to dare violate the Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath?”

At that moment, not only Yun Xiao, but those cultivators who had just entered between the trees, also noticed the situation, showing an extreme disbelief.

Everyone present had sworn a Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath. Violating it would provoke the instant wrath of the Heavenly Tribulation, reducing one to ashes, without exception.

As this thought rose, everyone was indeed intrigued by the audacious person. Was this an attempt to challenge the Heavenly Dao Rules? Many even looked skyward, intending to be the first to witness the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder descending.

Yet, the sky remained clear with no signs of Heavenly Tribulation Thunder descending. Some sharp-minded individuals suddenly realized, forming a bold speculation.

The dozens who swore the Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath just followed Yun Xiao into this area. What if someone just discovered this courtyard and entered afterward? They wouldn’t be bound by the Heavenly Dao Rules, would they?

”Damn it, how could I forget this?”

Even Yun Xiao cursed inwardly while dodging the sneak attack. It wasn’t just the previous dozens who entered Thunder King Valley; the one who suddenly attacked was likely an outsider who just arrived.