Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Elder Wu Tong, back when you were on the Hidden Dragon Continent, you and Yun Xiao were acquainted. Please lend us a hand!”

After Zong Puti and Zhao Huai’an made their statements, Ge Wanli felt immense pressure. He believed that even if he joined forces with Yun Xiao, they would not be a match for these three forces, so he started seeking help.

In Ge Wanli’s view, since Wu Tong and Meng Liyang, the Elder of Demons Mountain, descended to the Lower Realm together and witnessed Yun Xiao’s rise at the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, they should not forget this old connection.

”Wu Tong, you’d better think clearly. If you stand against my Wuyan Palace today, don’t blame us for helping the Zhao Family to flatten your Firewood Valley someday!”

Hearing Ge Wanli’s words, and seeing Wu Tong seemed somewhat swayed, Zhang Daohe sneered, and his last words made the Elder of Firewood Valley tremble violently.

A single Zhao Family wasn’t much of a threat to Firewood Valley, but adding Wuyan Palace would be dangerous. Wu Tong was just an average-ranked Elder in Firewood Valley and couldn’t withstand such pressure.

On the other hand, Zhao Huai’an, the enemy of Firewood Valley, looked hopefully at Wu Tong, thinking to himself that this seemed to be an opportunity for the Zhao Family.

By then, with the help of Wuyan Palace, completely eradicating Firewood Valley was not out of the question, and Zhao Huai’an would become the Zhao Family’s greatest hero.

Of course, the main reason that discouraged Wu Tong was that he believed even if he acted, there was little chance of victory for Yun Xiao’s side.

After all, the other side had Zhang Daohe, who was at the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm, while Yun Xiao was only at the Early Stage.

”Sorry, Elder Ge, Firewood Valley will at most remain neutral.”

After sorting through these potential outcomes in his mind, Wu Tong’s eyes flickered with light a few times, but ultimately, he could only fold his hands in apology, leaving Ge Wanli greatly disappointed.

”Elder Tianshu...”

Wu Tong stepped back several paces to indicate his position. Under Zhang Daohe’s triumphant gaze, Ge Wanli could only turn his pleading eyes to Jia Tianshu of the Shenxiao Sect, but he had barely uttered four words before being interrupted.

”Elder Ge, you know our Shenxiao Sect never likes to meddle in these affairs, so I must also apologize!”

As Jia Tianshu spoke, he took several steps back, also indicating his stance, deepening Ge Wanli’s disappointment further, feeling today’s situation was worrying.

On the opposite side, Zhang Daohe, although slightly displeased with Jia Tianshu’s choice to remain neutral, also knew the Shenxiao Sect generally avoided these mundane matters. As long as Jia Tianshu wasn’t aiding Yun Xiao, their three forces were essentially invincible today.

Thus, the situation in the arena was exceedingly clear: Wuyan Palace, Thunder Sound Mountain, and the Zhao Family’s three strong powers were united, while the opposition consisted only of Ge Wanli and Yun Xiao.

The low-rank cultivators naturally didn’t dare involve themselves in such high-level confrontations. They could only hope to reap some benefits after the victor was decided, so for now, they just watched the spectacle.

Of course, except for a few individuals, no one believed Yun Xiao and Ge Wanli could win, as Yun Xiao’s side seemed inferior in both quantity and quality.

Ge Wanli, with his Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm, might be a notch stronger than Zhao Huai’an, but at most, he was at Zong Puti’s level, and certainly outmatched against Zhang Daohe.

As for Yun Xiao, despite his remarkable combat prowess, once reaching the Earth Bending Realm, the disparity between each small realm was monumental. No one thought this kid at such a level could clash across realms.

Rational analysis led everyone to believe Yun Xiao had no chance of turning the tide. At this moment, the correct course was to hand over the Wuyan Cloth voluntarily, which might preserve his life; otherwise, Zhang Daohe surely wouldn’t spare him.

”Yun Xiao, I’ll hold off Zhang Daohe, you find a chance to lay low for a while!”

Even Ge Wanli, who had some confidence in Yun Xiao, could only say this at this point. After all, besides Zhang Daohe, there were two other Middle Stage Earth Bending Realm strongmen on the opposing side.

Blocking the strongest, Zhang Daohe, was the utmost Ge Wanli could achieve. Moreover, he had already fought with Zhang Daohe before and got somewhat internally injured. Although still battle-capable, he doubted how long he could last.

Ge Wanli knew Yun Xiao had the Thunder Wing Flying Meridian Techniques; even if he couldn’t defeat Zhao Huai’an and Zong Puti, escaping shouldn’t be problematic.

Would Zhang Daohe and the others leave the hall unattended to chase after Yun Xiao?

If the hall’s seal were broken and a fight for the treasures ensued, Ge Wanli believed the temporarily united front would crumble instantly before the treasures.

To be fair, Ge Wanli’s thinking was already the best strategy, but as his words faded and he charged toward Zhang Daohe, he didn’t see the momentary gleam in the eyes of the young man in simple clothes behind him.

”Even with these two as foes, do they dare expect me, Yun Xiao, to flee in disarray?”

Just when Ge Wanli was exchanging a blow with Zhang Daohe, the sudden voice from behind made him feel a bit impatient, thinking, why couldn’t this young fellow grasp when to flex and when to be modest?

”Arrogant kid!”

Yun Xiao’s way of drawing hatred is truly superb. With his words, even the always composed Zong Puti from Thunder Sound Mountain couldn’t hold back his rage, letting out an angry shout that seemed to resonate with Buddhist chants, making people’s eardrums tingle.

”I heard you claim to be the Eight-Armed Arhat, your physical strength must be extremely strong. How does it compare to him?”

Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao chuckled lightly and then shook his shoulder, causing a palm-sized, mouse-shaped Vein Demon to inflate without wind, transforming instantly into a giant creature.

Many were still able to sense the mouse-shaped Vein Demon on Yun Xiao’s shoulder, since at Yanji Lake’s outskirts, this demon had withstood an attack from Zhang Daohe, even contending against his Flame Roar Meridian Spirit without losing, leaving a profound impression on everyone.

Therefore, after hearing Yun Xiao’s words, everyone was curious, thinking that the mouse-shaped Vein Demon’s physical strength probably wasn’t much weaker than some Early Stage Earth Bending Realm experts. But would it be stronger when faced with Eight-Armed Arhat Zong Puti?

Thunder Sound Mountain has always cultivated the Great Buddha Secret Sect, and it’s said that within, those who reach the Arhat level have incredibly astonishing physical strength.

There’s also a Protective Secret Skill known as ”Golden Body Cover,” making it extremely difficult for external attacks to breach their defenses.

Clang!

In a split second, Chi Yan’s speed was impressively fast, as he struck Zong Puti with a mouse claw, producing a sound like a resounding bell, deafening in its impact.

The crowd saw clearly that as Chi Yan’s attack neared, a golden light emanated from Zong Puti’s body, like Buddha’s light protecting him, making Chi Yan’s powerful claw strike futile.

”Vile creature, only one strike from this old monk!”

Blocking Chi Yan’s powerful strike with Protective Divine Power, Zong Puti shouted fiercely, as if chanting Buddhist hymns, then swung his right arm, dazzling everyone.

”It’s an Afterimage!”

When the crowd saw Zong Puti’s right arm swing, they vaguely felt dazzled and suddenly remembered this Thunder Sound Mountain expert’s nickname, exclaiming in surprise.

At this moment, Zong Puti’s swinging arm seemed like it had eight limbs, indicating the speed was incredibly fast, with the power unleashed under such speed being extraordinarily amazing.

”Squeak!”

Chi Yan obviously understood human speech, and upon hearing Zong Puti’s words, instead of dodging, he suddenly chose to withstand the strike with his body.

Bang!

It’s undeniable that this Secret Sect expert’s physical strength is truly formidable. Even with Chi Yan’s body, he was forced back several feet by the strike, causing a flash of anger in his mouse eyes.

”He actually blocked it!”

Witnessing this scene, some who previously thought Zong Puti would easily win the battle changed their minds, realizing that the low-level Ninth Rank mouse-shaped Vein Demon seemed much stronger than ordinary low-level Ninth Rank Vein Demons.

Thus began a uniquely intense battle in the grand hall, and after a few exchanges, no one doubted that the mouse-shaped Vein Demon had the ability to challenge the Eight-Armed Arhat.

”Elder Zhao, I, Yun Xiao, have no enmity with your Zhao Family. If you retreat now, I’ll act as if nothing has happened. How about it?”

Seeing Chi Yan had blocked Zong Puti, Yun Xiao smiled and leisurely turned his head, saying something that made Zhao Huai’an visibly furious.

How could this recently advanced Early Stage Earth Bending Realm youth speak to a distinguished Zhao Family elder in such a superior manner?

Ultimately, Zhao Huai’an was unaware of the intimidating presence of the coarse-clothed youth before him.

He felt seriously challenged as a superior, and if he couldn’t regain his dignity, even the Zhao Family’s prestige would be compromised.

For someone of Zhao Huai’an’s strength, their mind wouldn’t easily waver. Once a decision is made, it won’t easily change, especially when the youth is merely an Early Stage Earth Bending Realm cultivator.

”Elder Zhao, I did give you a chance, but you refused!”

Seeing Zhao Huai’an silent yet emanating dense Meridian Qi, Yun Xiao restrained his smile. For those stubbornly courting death, he wouldn’t waste words.

”Utter arrogance!”

Repeatedly hearing Yun Xiao speak in such a tone, Zhao Huai’an’s pride as an elder of the Zhao Family exploded. He loudly shouted, and dense Meridian Qi formed before him, appearing extremely imposing to the crowd’s eyes.