Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Some things are not meant for you to possess, and so, you can only pay the price with your life!”

Zhang Daohe was confident in his victory, his words hinted at something, causing the spectators to ponder, thinking Yun Xiao must have snatched something important from Wuyan Palace; he sure was an unruly character.

Perhaps only Shenxiao Sect’s Nie Xiaosheng vaguely guessed something, as he had witnessed the battle between Yun Xiao and Long Xiwawa in Extreme Yin City, including the later appearance of Wuyan Palace Master Wu Zhukong.

”Humph, whatever Lianyun Mountain desires, no one can take away!”

At this moment, Yun Xiao seemed to calm down. Although he knew he could contend with Zhang Daohe for a few moves, he didn’t want to be forced to leave Yanji Lake, so he could only rely on his backer.

”Haha, Yun Xiao, is this your reliance?”

Hearing Yun Xiao’s words, Zhang Daohe couldn’t help but laugh twice, speaking sarcastically: ”Let alone if Wuyan Palace may not fear Lianyun Mountain, open your eyes wide and see, where are your Lianyun Mountain’s experts?”

Zhang Daohe pointed around but did not see that Ge Wanli from Demons Mountain was getting closer, with a rather complacent tone, after all, the strongest in the scene was Zhang Daohe himself.

Moreover, Zhang Daohe knew Yun Xiao saved Xuanyin Hall’s young mistress, and that hall, which always clashed with Wuyan Palace, should also support Yun Xiao.

But now, on the shore of Yanji Lake, only one of the four top forces was Wuyan Palace, while the backgrounds of those other first-class forces neither matched Wuyan Palace’s might nor were as strong as Zhang Daohe, so he thought no one dared to stand out for Yun Xiao.

”Kid, blame only your overestimation, coveting the Supreme Treasure of Wuyan Palace, facing this outcome today, maybe in your next life, you’ll learn a lesson!”

Zhang Daohe grew increasingly arrogant, but these words sounded mysterious to the bystanders; if this was indeed Wuyan Palace’s ancestral land, weren’t they all coveting Wuyan Palace’s Supreme Treasure?

Why did Zhang Daohe pay so much attention to a boy in rough clothes as if determined to kill Yun Xiao? Could there be some unknown secret between the boy and Wuyan Palace?

Hoo... Hoo...

With Zhang Daohe’s voice trailing off, a dense cloud of Meridian Qi appeared before him, interwoven with blazing heat, clearly activating his Fire Attribute means.

Moments later, a Meridian Qi Sword wrapped in flames finally took shape, sensing the Destructive Power within, many quietly retreated a few steps.

”Yun Xiao, I know your talent is strong, but that is only among the younger generation; under my ’Shocking Flame Soldier,’ no Seeking Origin Realm cultivator has ever survived!”

Zhang Daohe’s voice echoed deeply, confirming for everyone that the fiery long sword before him was no ordinary object— the so-called ”Shocking Flame Soldier” was likely a formidable high-grade Pulse Skill.

”It’s an Advanced Earth Rank Pulse Skill!”

Jia Tianshu, elder of Shenxiao Sect, received the news swiftly. With a heavy expression, he thought such a grade of Pulse Skill would be exceedingly difficult for him to withstand, let alone a boy yet to break into the Earth Bending Realm.

”Late Stage Earth Bending Realm indeed!”

Sensing the aura within the Shocking Flame Soldier, Yun Xiao’s expression turned serious, his Five Elements Ancestor Vein stirring within.

He knew, merely relying on his Half-step Earth Realm cultivation, it was impossible to contend with Late Stage Earth Bending Zhang Daohe.

Since breaking into the Half-step Earth Realm, Yun Xiao had never truly activated his Ancestor Vein Power. If he could force himself to Early Stage Earth Bending Realm after activating it, perhaps he might have more means to counter Zhang Daohe.

Swish!

Just as Yun Xiao was about to unleash his Ancestor Vein Power, Zhang Daohe’s hand moved with a seal, and the Shocking Flame Soldier, entwined in flames, charged at Yun Xiao at tremendous speed.

Everyone believed that under such an Advanced Earth Rank Pulse Skill, Yun Xiao might not just get pierced into a transparent hole by the Meridian Qi Sword, but even be burned to ashes by the fierce flames, which seemed possible.

Clang!

Yet at this moment, just as Yun Xiao was about to activate his Ancestor Vein Power, a majestic aura suddenly surged from the side, crashing into the Shocking Flame Soldier’s blade, causing it to veer sideways, narrowly scraping past Yun Xiao’s neck.

A hair’s breadth difference could result in life and death; Yun Xiao seemed to feel the heat passing beside his neck.

At this moment, his yet-to-be-unleashed Five Elements Ancestor Vein Power was fully restrained, knowing someone’s come to aid him.

Moreover, with Yun Xiao’s wisdom, he vaguely guessed who was helping him at this moment. Among those present who could help him and had the ability to blast the Shocking Flame Soldier to the side, the strong contender seemed to be emerging.

”Ge Wanli, what are you doing?”

Compared to Yun Xiao, Zhang Daohe had clearly also seen the owner who blasted his Shocking Flame Soldier. At that moment, his face turned gloomy, and he let out a thunderous shout filled with deep anger.

It turns out the one who suddenly intervened to blast the Shocking Flame Soldier was none other than Elder Ge Wanli from Demons Mountain, a genuine middle-stage Earth Bending Realm powerhouse and exactly whom Yun Xiao had suspected.

After all, among the six major forces present, Yun Xiao had no connections with either Firewood Valley’s Zhao Family or Shenxiao Sect’s Thunder Sound Mountain, and even had a confrontation in the seventh level of Xuanyin Cave.

Even though Jun Tieshu from Firewood Valley had shown goodwill earlier, facing a formidable opponent like Zhang Daohe with such a background, Elder Wu Tong from Firewood Valley likely wouldn’t dare to act recklessly, as that would offend the massive entity that is Wuyan Palace.

In this case, only Demons Mountain could possibly offer help, considering Yun Xiao’s exceptional rapport with Xu Hongzhuang and his previous rescue of Luo Fusheng and Xiao Ming, several Demons Mountain talents, inside Xuanyin Cave.

However, these reasons alone might not compel Ge Wanli to act, as offending Wuyan Palace would add to the existing enmity between Demons Mountain and the Spirit Fighting Commerce, making it unbearable to withstand the pressure from two top forces.

Yet Ge Wanli still chose to intervene resolutely now, firstly due to his promise to Xu Hongzhuang, secondly for the future potential he sees in Xu Hongzhuang, and thirdly for the Snow Stepping Flying Horse that may break through to the Heavenly Demon level.

Bear in mind, there are merely two or three Earth Rank Third Realm experts within the whole Demons Mountain.

Once the Snow Stepping Flying Horse breaks through to the Heavenly Demon level, Xu Hongzhuang’s status will undoubtedly rise, at which point even as a middle-stage Earth Bending Realm Elder, he wouldn’t be able to curry favor easily.

The saying goes, ”It’s easy to add flowers to a brocade, but hard to provide coal in the snow”; Ge Wanli believes saving Yun Xiao at such a life-and-death crisis is akin to providing coal in the snow, and incredibly moving.

As long as this youth conveys the events here to Xu Hongzhuang, this favor would certainly endure.

”Elder Daohe, Yun Xiao has shown favor to my Demons Mountain. Can you put down your hands this time for my sake?”

Ge Wanli naturally wouldn’t voice all those deeper thoughts, pointing to Luo Fusheng and another person nearby, indicating a very clear intention.

In fact, at first, Luo Fusheng had sarcastically criticized Yun Xiao due to his relationship with Xu Hongzhuang, but after the operation in Xuanyin Cave, when he was plotted against by Su Jian and rescued by Yun Xiao, he was left only with gratitude.

Later, Yun Xiao displayed overwhelming might, even when Su Jian and Gu Changsheng teamed up against him, they were not his match and instead were severely injured, making Luo Fusheng realize the disparity between himself and the plain-clothed young man.

Upon returning to Demons Mountain, Luo Fusheng didn’t conceal anything, conveying both the events in Xuanyin Cave and Yun Xiao’s life-saving grace, which Ge Wanli now used as a legitimate reason.

On this continent, not everyone is repaying kindness with gratitude, but this reason is undeniably irrefutable since people like Nie Xiaosheng, Jun Tieshu, and Zhao Ling had all been in Xuanyin Cave back then, and had heard of this past incident.

”Ge Wanli, are you looking to completely break ties with my Wuyan Palace?”

Yet, Zhang Daohe, eager to kill Yun Xiao and retrieve the Wuyan Cloth, couldn’t genuinely retreat just due to Ge Wanli’s words, his voice packed with intense threat.

The conflict between Demons Mountain and Spirit Fighting Commerce has long been brewing; Zhang Daohe is well aware of this. He knows that if it weren’t for Wuyan Palace and Xuanyin Hall being in between, Demons Mountain and Spirit Fighting Commerce would have likely fought a life-and-death battle by now.

Over the years, countless cultivators from each side have perished in the conflict, thus Zhang Daohe’s threat is considered most effective.

Demons Mountain alone simply cannot withstand the wrath of the two top forces, Wuyan Palace, and Spirit Fighting Commerce.

”Old man, my Lianyun Mountain might not fear your Wuyan Palace!”

As Ge Wanli’s expression darkened, the plain-clothed youth beside him cut in, greatly boosting this Demons Mountain elder’s confidence.

Demons Mountain’s overall strength is actually not much weaker than Spirit Fighting Commerce, and compared to Wuyan Palace, it’s certainly not inferior either; the issues lie in being unable to fend off the combined might of the two forces.

But now, if the Meridian Refining Master Association chooses to assist Demons Mountain, then it’s akin to adding wings to a tiger.

Moreover, this unique force where Meridian Refining Masters gather is more terrifying in terms of power than Spirit Fighting Commerce and Wuyan Palace because you never know how many strong individuals have sought favors from the Meridian Refining Master Association.

”If Lianyun Mountain isn’t enough, how about adding Xuanyin Hall?”

Seeing Zhang Daohe’s somber face without response, Yun Xiao again spat out a name, and upon hearing it, many took a cold breath, realizing this plain-clothed youth seems to have an extraordinarily strong background too.