Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Is it here? Still trying to escape?”

The strange movement in Liang Li’s body was naturally deliberately orchestrated by Yun Xiao using a certain technique. Within moments, he had already discovered an extreme cold hidden deep within Liang Li’s body, and now he coldly shouted with an expressionless face.

This shout undoubtedly made everyone feel baffled. Who was here? And who was trying to escape? Yun Xiao at this moment seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps performing a monologue, leaving everyone utterly perplexed.

What the crowd didn’t know was that, at this moment, a unique chase was taking place within the body of the Fifth Elder Liang Li of the Meridian Refining Master Guild.

If someone could see through Liang Li’s clothes and skin to the situation inside his body, they would discover that, unbeknownst to them, there were now two crystal-clear three-legged toads inside, with one chasing and the other fleeing, appearing extraordinary and mystical.

One of these toads was, of course, the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad hidden in Liang Li’s body, the culprit responsible for his coma.

And the other toad, looking identical but with a slightly different aura, was the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad Vein Spirit that Yun Xiao summoned through the power of the Ancestor Vein in his left hand. It could be said it was currently his only vein spirit.

Logically speaking, Yun Xiao’s Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad Vein Spirit was only at the advanced sixth rank, whereas the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad capable of grievously wounding a strong cultivator like Liang Li of the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage had at least reached the low-level eighth rank, and the two were simply incomparable.

Yet, it was this low-level eighth rank Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad that was being enthusiastically chased by a sixth-rank advanced Ice Crystal Toad Vein Spirit, without even the courage to turn around and fight. What was going on?

The reason lay in Yun Xiao’s Ancestor Vein infused with Ice Cold Power. With the enhancement of the Ice Cold Ancestor Vein Power, although the sixth-rank advanced Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad’s rank didn’t change, its cold aura had undergone a significant transformation.

Moreover, there was something unknown within Yun Xiao’s bloodline, so at this moment, the subconscious of the low-level eighth rank Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad sensed a hint of deadly danger and knew that once caught by that guy, it might never have a chance to rise again.

Yun Xiao couldn’t care less about the thoughts of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad. Sensing that it was at least a low-level eighth rank, the smile on his face grew a bit broader, knowing this time his action didn’t disappoint.

Under the enhancement of the Ice Cold Ancestor Vein Power, Liang Li’s body was only so big. Where could the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad escape to?

Therefore, after a moment, the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad inside Liang Li had been forced into a corner with no escape by the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad controlled by Yun Xiao, resulting in a showdown.

”Gwak!”

A sound that no one could hear emanated from Liang Li’s body, clearly from the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad knowing it had no escape, so it could only fight with its back against the wall, its voice filled with extreme anger.

”You’re still trying to show off at this point?”

Seeing this, Yun Xiao felt a bit helpless. Even though this was a low-level eighth rank Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, nearly half of its Ice Cold Qi was used to control Liang Li, so it couldn’t exert much power.

This was the real reason Yun Xiao dared to intervene at this moment. It wasn’t merely relying on his Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad Vein Spirit, but also his own strength and the Ice Cold Ancestor Vein in his left arm.

With these supports, the low-level eighth rank Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad undoubtedly couldn’t make too big a splash, but even so, at this critical moment, it couldn’t possibly just surrender.

”Gwak!”

Another enraged toad sound rang out, and immediately, everyone observing saw a flash of light on Liang Li’s body, followed by a crystal-clear Three-legged Ice Toad appearing above his torso.

”What is that?”

Even among many knowledgeable Meridian Refining Masters present, the vast majority couldn’t recognize what that thing was. After all, unique vein demons like the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad were exceedingly rare even in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.

Most of the people present were Meridian Refining Masters; they spent their lives researching Meridian Refining techniques, and their understanding of vein spirits was far inferior to those strong individuals from Spirit Fighting Commerce.

If some strong individuals from Douling Commerce were present, even if they hadn’t seen a Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, they might instantly recognize its nature, potentially attempting to snatch it due to its rarity and preciousness.

”It seems that because of that thing, Elder Liang Li fell into a coma!”

Even though none of the elders from the Meridian Refining Master Guild recognized the specifics of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, they subconsciously speculated, especially sensing the extreme cold power emitted from the body of the three-legged toad, instinctively shivered, and finally had a direct guess about the cause of Liang Li’s coma.

Swish!

However, just as everyone was scrutinizing the Three-legged Toad, a flash of light emerged from Liang Li’s body, and another identical Three-legged Toad appeared before their eyes.

”That thing... is it Yun Xing’s Meridian Spirit?”

Even though the people present did not have as deep an understanding of the Meridian Spirit as the powerful figures from the Spirit Fighting Commerce, they gained a bit of enlightenment after the second Three-legged Toad revealed itself.

”So that’s how it is!”

Especially Lu Liancheng, the branch president who had just spoken with Yun Xiao, finally understood a few things at this moment. No wonder that young man was so confident. It seems he had a clear sensing of something inside Liang Li because of the Ice Toad Meridian Spirit in his own body.

At the same time, Lu Liancheng also gained a deeper understanding of Yun Xiao’s final words. He thought to himself that the young man agreed to make a move not because of the favor owed to the Meridian Refining Master Guild, but because he had developed a possessive desire for the identical Three-legged Ice Toad as his own Meridian Spirit.

However, Lu Liancheng didn’t pay much attention to these things. Regardless of Yun Xiao’s initial intentions, at least at this moment, forcing that strange Three-legged Toad out of Liang Li’s body was equivalent to saving the life of the Fifth Elder of the Meridian Refining Master Guild.

At this moment, Lu Liancheng was considering that if Yun Xing couldn’t handle the Three-legged Ice Toad, he would step in at a critical moment to lend a helping hand. This was the spoils the other party deserved.

”What, at this point, you still want to resist?”

Yun Xiao didn’t have as many thoughts as others. Watching the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad staring back at him, he chuckled lightly, appearing extremely relaxed.

”It’s actually... an Eighth Rank Low Level Vein Demon!”

The onlookers had already sensed the true strength of the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, and they couldn’t help but gasp, thinking that even if it was forced out of Liang Li’s body, that Yun Xing guy might find it not so easy to handle.

In fact, the crowd had seen Yun Xiao’s two Meridian Refining techniques before, but such methods didn’t convince them of his proficiency in the art of Meridian Refining, nor did it assure them of his Vein Energy Combat Power’s strength.

An Eighth Rank Low Level Vein Demon was equivalent to a human cultivator at the Origin Seeking Realm Early or even Middle Stage. Yun Xing didn’t seem like he had reached the level of an Origin Seeking expert, so maybe this time, he’d still have to rely on the Meridian Refining Master Guild’s powerful members to assist.

”Croak!”

While everyone’s thoughts were swirling, the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad within Liang Li had lost its patience. As they say, a craftsman knows their tools well; it was no longer in its peak condition.

So at this moment, the Eighth Rank Low Level Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad let out a croak but didn’t immediately attack Yun Xiao. Instead, it braced its legs as if trying to escape in another direction.

However, no one believed the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad could escape the hall of the Meridian Refining Master Guild. Besides Yun Xing, there were numerous powerful figures from the guild present. If Lu Liancheng intervened, this creature would have no way to flee.

Yet, just as Lu Liancheng was about to move to help Yun Xiao intercept the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, everyone suddenly found their vision blurred. A black-clad figure, with incredible speed, stood in the path of the Three-legged Toad. Who else could it be but Yun Xing?

”How can this guy be so fast?”

The speed Yun Xiao displayed stunned everyone in the hall. Many took a deep breath, comparing their speed to his, only to be even more astonished.

Even Lu Liancheng, who had just contemplated making a move, was shocked. He admitted to himself that he could not match such speed. How strong was this Yun Xing really?

Every time Yun Xiao revealed his skills, the crowd’s understanding of him deepened. Yet the more they understood, the more mysterious this previously unknown figure became, like trying to see flowers in the fog — simply opaque.

Especially for Liu Yu, whose eyes were filled with growing jealousy. He had originally planned to secretly take down Yun Xing after today’s assessment, but now it seemed his initial plan was overly simplistic.

Despite Yun Xiao’s impressive speed, Liu Yu’s intent to kill him was undiminished. At most, he’d now consider requesting assistance from a Liu Family Origin Seeking expert. At all costs, the one who had shamed him today couldn’t continue to exist.

”Little one, stay with me, and you won’t be disgraced!”

Yun Xiao couldn’t be bothered with the thoughts of others. After blocking the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad’s escape route, he smiled and spoke as if tempting an innocent child.