Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Freeze!”

Just as the onlookers were filled with shock and Long Xiwawa’s face was overwhelmed with terror, Yun Xiao slowly raised his left arm, extended his index finger, and pointed at Long Xiwawa who was enveloped by the water flow, simultaneously uttering a deep, commanding voice.

Crack! Crack!

A burst of cold air erupted from between Yun Xiao’s left fingers, and Luo Fusheng and the others clearly saw that from the bottom of the water sphere enveloping Long Xiwawa, glistening ice flowers began to emerge.

Long Xiwawa, wrapped in the water sphere, couldn’t make a sound, but through the transparent surface, one could vaguely see the extreme terror on his face, along with a trace of unwillingness and resentment deep in his eyes.

Moments later, Long Xiwawa’s terrified expression became eternal, a crystal-clear ice sculpture appeared before them, causing the few beside him to sigh in amazement, ”So, the number one genius of Wuyan Palace just died like this?”

Despite his childlike appearance, Long Xiwawa was a renowned figure across the Tenglong Continent, known for his numerous killings, and ruthless actions, earning him the nickname ”Wuyan Child Demon.”

With years of increasing cultivation, coupled with his background from Wuyan Palace, even some veteran powerhouses weren’t eager to provoke him. Almost everyone knew that, given time, the next Palace Master of Wuyan Palace would likely be him.

Who knew a venture to Xuanyin Hall would cause strife between Long Xiwawa and Yun Xiao, though initially, no one believed Yun Xiao would be a match for Long Xiwawa. They considered them incomparable.

But the chaotic battle in the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave was the first time countless geniuses from the Tenglong Continent witnessed Yun Xiao’s formidable combat power. It was also from that time that Yun Xiao’s name became equated with the geniuses of the four major forces.

Even so, figures like Luo Fusheng never believed Yun Xiao dared to kill a genius from one of the four major forces like Long Xiwawa.

The previous facts forced Luo Fusheng and Xiao Ming to believe it. If they knew that Douling Commerce’s top genius, Su Jian, also perished at Yun Xiao’s hands, who knows what expression they would have?

”Is the Senior Brother... really dead?!”

Duan Wuya was somewhat dazed, having long anticipated such a result. But his long-standing brotherly bond with Long Xiwawa made his complexion even paler as he muttered softly.

The second genius of Wuyan Palace, known as Flame Tower, clearly understood the repercussions if today’s events reached Wuyan Palace; it would cause a huge upheaval, for Long Xiwawa was the Palace Master’s most valued and cherished direct disciple.

Regrettably, everything would only be revealed in due course. Moreover, Duan Wuya hesitated in guaranteeing Yun Xiao wouldn’t target him after killing Long Xiwawa.

Having witnessed Yun Xiao’s methods, Duan Wuya no longer had any courage to battle him, knowing full well that if Yun Xiao decided to kill him, it would only require a flick of his finger.

”Shatter!”

Yun Xiao cared not for the thoughts of the other geniuses watching, as he softly uttered a word, snapped his fingers, and Long Xiwawa’s corpse frozen like an ice sculpture shattered into countless pieces.

”Chi Yan, this guy probably has a lot of Fire Attribute Heavenly Treasures on him; his Waist Storage is yours!”

Turning his head slightly, Yun Xiao addressed the fiery red little mouse on his shoulder. The originally sluggish Chi Yan instantly leapt down upon hearing ”Fire Attribute Heavenly Treasures,” eagerly storing Long Xiwawa’s Waist Storage within itself.

This scene undoubtedly startled the onlookers, especially Luo Fusheng, the foremost genius of the younger generation of Demons Mountain, who had dealt with countless Vein Demons in his life, yet never encountered a talent like Chi Yan.

”Could it be the legendary Fire Cloud Rat?”

As fragments of memories buried deep within flashed across Luo Fusheng’s mind, he finally conjured some truths, and his heart was filled with astonishment.

Even Situ Lang, the protector from Douling Commerce, recognized the Fire Cloud Rat’s identity. Luo Fusheng, hailing from Demons Mountain, identifying Chi Yan was not surprising.

”Why are there always such monsters around this guy?”

Recalling certain legends about the Fire Cloud Rat, Luo Fusheng couldn’t help but marvel endlessly. However, he was entirely unlike Situ Lang, harboring no desire to claim the Fire Cloud Rat for himself, for even if he wished to, he was no match for that human-demon duo.

After collecting Long Xiwawa’s Waist Storage, Chi Yan hopped back cheerfully onto Yun Xiao’s shoulder, lying silently, presumably to explore the treasures within the Waist Storage.

”Yun Xiao, this is the second time you’ve saved my brothers, your great kindness can’t be thanked with words. If ever you command, Fusheng would go through fire unquestioningly!”

Seeing the matter reaching a conclusion, Luo Fusheng led Xiao Ming forward, respectfully bowing deeply to Yun Xiao. Concurrently, he silently pondered how the boy he once underestimated was now unreachable.

”It was nothing, Luo Brother, no need for formalities!”

Yun Xiao waved his hand dismissively, showing no concern. After momentarily pondering, he suddenly changed the subject, asking, ”Xiao Lan... Hongzhuang alright on Demons Mountain?”

”Xiao Lan? You are indeed quite close!”

Upon hearing this, a trace of melancholy flashed in Luo Fusheng’s eyes, which he quickly concealed, nodding, ”The Junior Sister is well, and there might be some fortune awaiting Snow Stepping Flying Horse, perhaps enough to break through to the Heavenly Demon level!”

Luo Fusheng’s words also served as an explanation for Xu Hongzhuang’s sudden departure without a word. Hearing this, Yun Xiao no longer lingered on the matter, though he couldn’t help but shake his head and smile bitterly when he thought of the Snow Stepping Flying Horse’s attitude towards him.

”Have we almost finished searching through everything in the Wuyan Water Palace?”

Having learned about Xu Hongzhuang’s current situation, Yun Xiao didn’t ask further. He turned his head and glanced into the depths of the Water Palace, and as these words were spoken, everyone else was left in bewilderment.

”Is this place really called the Wuyan Water Palace?”

Luo Fusheng murmured. To be honest, although the previous Great Elders vehemently denied that this is the headquarters of the Wuyan Palace, many people actually believed Zhang Daohe wasn’t lying. Otherwise, how could there be such a vast and magnificent construction under the massive Yanji Lake?

Now, hearing Yun Xiao’s words, it seemed that there was another hidden story behind it. The term ”Wuyan Water Palace” was something they were hearing for the first time, and a hint of curiosity appeared on their faces.

”Let’s go!”

Yun Xiao didn’t offer much explanation, as doing so would be quite troublesome. He waved his hand, signaling Luo Fusheng and Xiao Ming to follow him.

After walking a few steps, Yun Xiao suddenly turned around and coldly stared at the slightly dazed Duan Wuya, saying, ”If you wish to avenge your senior brother, feel free to come find me. But next time, I won’t hold back!”

After saying this, Yun Xiao ignored him and quickly left with Luo Fusheng and Xiao Ming, leaving behind the second genius of the Wuyan Palace, staring at the shattered ice scattered all over the ground, unable to regain his senses for a long time.

”Heh, revenge?”

It wasn’t until a long while later that Duan Wuya laughed self-mockingly. Even if he were given the courage to do so, he wouldn’t dare seek revenge against Yun Xiao now.

As for what would happen if this news reached the Wuyan Palace or the Palace Master, Duan Wuya had no idea. Everything would have to wait until they were out of the Wuyan Water Palace to be discussed.

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This was also a magnificent crystal hall.

Whoosh!

A figure rapidly darted upward, reaching for a blue wooden box on a table deep within the hall. The figure was none other than Ge Wanli, an elder from Demons Mountain.

”Hmm?”

However, just as Ge Wanli’s right hand was about to touch the box, he suddenly felt an intensely hot aura coming from the side. His heart tightened, and his expression slightly changed.

From that force, Ge Wanli sensed a kind of threat. He knew that if he didn’t withdraw his hand in time, he might even lose his right hand.

As an elder of Demons Mountain, Ge Wanli was still very cautious. Treasures were appealing, but one needed to stay alive to enjoy them. If even his life was at risk, what would be the use of getting the treasure?

So Ge Wanli made a swift decision. His right wrist made a swift, beautiful twist, and a flash of fire passed through the spot where his right palm had just been, missing it by a hair’s breadth.

Whoosh!

Just as Ge Wanli was fortunate about his quick reflexes, another swishing sound suddenly came from behind him. This time, it wasn’t just a slight change in his expression but a dramatic one.

Bang!

In a hurried moment, Ge Wanli could only turn and defend, but his opponent was prepared while he wasn’t. When this blow landed, he felt a tremendous force hit him, sending him flying backward uncontrollably.

Although Ge Wanli somersaulted in the air and didn’t sustain serious injuries, the sneak attack still churned his blood and made his expression extremely grim.

”Zhang Daohe, you’re a dignified Seventh Elder of the Wuyan Palace, yet you stoop to such a despicable sneak attack?”

Having steadied himself, Ge Wanli immediately recognized the attacker. Hearing Ge Wanli’s gnashing words, he also obscurely guessed why Zhang Daohe had targeted him.

”Hmph, Ge Wanli, just because I stepped back temporarily outside, don’t think I’m truly afraid of you!”

Zhang Daohe’s sneak attack hadn’t injured Ge Wanli, leaving him a bit unsatisfied, but his words were also truthful. In a one-on-one fight, why would he fear someone like Ge Wanli, who was only at the Middle Stage of the Earth Bending Realm?

Outside, Zhang Daohe had been cautious, fearing that if he and Ge Wanli fought hard, others might seize the treasures within Yanji Lake.

But now that they were already at the bottom of Yanji Lake, Zhang Daohe believed all the treasures belonged to the Wuyan Palace. How could he possibly permit the treasures to fall into Ge Wanli’s hands?