Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor
Chapter 211: Sect Master of the Jade Pot Sect 211

Chapter 211: Sect Master of the Jade Pot Sect 211

"Is Yun Xiao really that great?"

At the northeast corner of the Arena Hall, Xue Gong glanced at Mo Qing beside him with a hint of jealousy, as if he was seeking an agreement with his own opinion. However, this glance failed to glean any information from Mo Qing’s face.

To tell the truth, Xue Gong was not originally someone with a narrow mind, but ever since Yun Xiao appeared in the Arena Hall, Mo Qing’s attention had been involuntarily fixed on that Outer Disciple, which made him very jealous.

Xue Gong had an unusual affection for Mo Qing, the kind that easily breeds jealousy. Even though Yun Xiao had never provoked him, Xue Gong still felt a strong sense of aversion towards him, an unwarranted misfortune for the latter.

Especially now that Xue Gong saw his own teacher also valuing Yun Xiao so much, even to the extent of having a falling out with Fu Du, something that had not occurred when he was promoted to the Inner Sect Disciple.

Even Xue Gong thought, not even the exceptionally talented junior sister beside him had caused such a stir between the two Great Elders as Yun Xiao, a mere ant at the Meridian Gathering Realm Peak.

In fact, no matter how dazzling Yun Xiao’s performance was at the Outer Disciple martial arts competition, in the eyes of Inner Sect Disciples like Xue Gong and Bi Luo, it was nothing more than insignificant skirmishes.

Therefore, they couldn’t accept that Yun Xiao was given such high regard by the two Elders, inadvertently pulling more hatred towards Yun Xiao, who was still oblivious at this time.

Aside from these geniuses who were somewhat biased against Yun Xiao, the thoughts of those Outer Sect geniuses were quite different. In a sense, Yun Xiao represented the Outer Sect or the highest standard of this generation of Outer Sect Disciples. Having two Great Elders squabble over him brought honor to them too.

Anyway, now that Yun Xiao’s promotion to the Inner Sect was a done deal, he no longer had a direct competitive relationship with the Outer Sect Disciples. So besides Xuan Zhi, Cao Luo, and Zhao Ningshu, everyone else was excited.

If the Great Elder and Second Elder really started fighting over Yun Xiao here in the Arena Hall, that would be a spectacle to watch.

It must be said, Yun Xiao was truly capable of stirring up storms, not only did he take down the two great talents of the Outer Sect, but now he has even sparked strife between the two powerful Elders.

From this perspective, Yun Xiao, a mere ant at the Meridian Gathering Realm Peak, actually had the means to influence the rise and fall of the Jade Pot Sect.

Because if the two Elders really came to blows, no matter who won in the end, it would be a huge loss for the Jade Pot Sect.

As for the thoughts of these watching Disciples, the two Elders naturally wouldn’t care. The choice of Yun Xiao seemed to be the spark for the strife between the Medical Pulse and Poison Vein factions within the Sect, which had been kept in check by the strong suppression of the Sect Leader. Were these factions that had not clashed much going to take up arms today?

The expressions on Lu Zhan and Fu Du’s faces were somewhat solemn. Their Meridian Qi Cultivation was on a par, and their Meridian Refining Technique was at the same level now; neither could assert they would surely win.

In terms of background, naturally, the Great Elder Lu Zhan, an old-school Spiritual Rank Intermediate Meridian Refining Master, was somewhat stronger. However, Fu Du practiced the Poison Meridian Skill, known for its stronger attack power, which nicely bridged the gap between them.

Therefore, neither side was certain of victory, and once the battle began, the possibility of mutual destruction was even higher. Consequently, both Elders were privately on alert, fearful of revealing a flaw to their opponent.

Amidst this undercurrent, the whole Arena Hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It seemed everyone was afraid that the slightest noise they made would trigger the Elders into combat; and if blame was assigned afterwards, they wouldn’t be able to handle the consequences.

"What are you two Elders doing?"

However, just when the atmosphere in the hall had reached a breaking point, a hearty voice suddenly came from outside the Arena Hall.

And this voice, like a ray of sunshine pouring down from the sky on a cold winter’s day, instantly dispelled the incredibly tense atmosphere of the entire Arena Hall.

Hearing this voice, Lu Zhan and Fu Du’s battle-ready auras immediately retracted, and they both turned their gaze to the entrance of the hall at the same time. There, they saw a familiar figure slowly walking in, someone they knew down to their bones.

At the same moment the voice sounded, Yun Xiao also turned towards the entrance of the hall. At that glance, his heart suddenly shuddered because his past life’s experience and the powerful Power of Soul were indicating that the newcomer was probably much stronger than the two Elders of the Jade Pot Sect.

The man walking slowly in from the entrance of the hall was a middle-aged person who was not too old. He wore flowing dark clothes, as if he was gliding aboveground, with an otherworldly aura, and even a faint smile on his face.

The instant Yun Xiao saw the man, he guessed who the visitor was, based on that sensation. After all, within the entire Jade Pot Sect, who else could have a higher Cultivation than the two Elders Lu Zhan and Fu Du?

Besides the astonishing and peerless Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect, who by his own power forcefully merged the contradictory Medical Pulse and Poison Vein, who else could calm the tense atmosphere between the two Great Elders with a word yet to materialize?

As for the Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect, Yun Xiao had naturally never met him before. However, in his imagination, anyone stronger in Meridian Qi Cultivation than Lu Zhan and Fu Du should at least be an elderly figure. To his surprise, the person was actually a middle-aged man with a fair complexion and an elegant appearance.

"The Sect Leader, the Sect Leader has come!"

While Yun Xiao was assessing the newcomer and a thousand thoughts raced through his mind, a voice suddenly pierced the silence from somewhere, filled with reverence, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.

These were mostly Outer Disciple of the Sect. On any normal day, they wouldn’t even be able to meet the leading Elders, let alone the Sect Leader, who was as elusive as a Divine Dragon.

Even some Inner Sect Disciples were only able to catch a glimpse of the Sect Leader during the annual grand ceremony or the most bustling event within the Inner Sect.

Therefore, after that voice was heard, everyone’s eyes fervently followed the Sect Leader as he strolled in. At that moment, whether they had seen him before or not, all doubts dissipated.

What everyone couldn’t figure out was, why had this talent competition for Outer Disciple attracted not only the Great Elder and the Second Elder, but also the Sect Leader?

It really was an extraordinary Outer Disciples competition. The participating talents were even more excited—if they could catch the attention of the Sect Leader, they would probably shoot to prominence within the entire Jade Pot Sect.

"Sect Leader, why have you personally come?"

The first to react was the Sixth Elder, Su He, who quickly stepped forward a few paces, bowing to the Sect Leader and speaking with the utmost respect.

"It really is the Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect: Yu Shu!"

Hearing Su He’s address, combined with the Sixth Elder’s respectfulness, Yun Xiao no longer had any doubts. Although he had never met the Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect, the name was as familiar to him as thunder.

Yu Shu, just by hearing the name it doesn’t sound very domineering. However, in Yun Xiao’s eyes, the Sect Leader was indeed worthy of his name: Elegant and gentle, like a core pivot of jade.

In the Xuanyue Empire, it was known among prominent families and powers that ever since its establishment, the Sect Leaders of the Jade Pot Sect had always borne the surname Yu and the position had been passed down directly. This heritage had never changed.

Moreover, generation after generation, the Sect Leaders of the Jade Pot Sect were all of astonishing and exceptional talent. It seemed to be determined by their bloodline inheritance, with each Sect Leader using great determination and wisdom to forcibly suppress the inherently incompatible Medical Pulse and Poison Vein from conflict—a truly extraordinary method indeed.

Yet, for some unknown reason, as Yun Xiao watched the Sect Leader Yu Shu approach, he suddenly felt the crescent-shaped mark in the palm of his right hand grow faintly warm.

Yun Xiao clenched his right fist, the sensation becoming more distinct. His interest in the Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect grew; could there be some obscure connection between him and the Blood Moon Jade that had mysteriously entered his body?

Leaving aside Yun Xiao’s surge of emotion, hearing Su He’s respectful tone, Yu Shu’s gaze swept over the two Great Elders before breaking into a slight smile and saying, "Heh, I heard that this year’s Outer Disciple competition is quite spectacular, so I couldn’t resist coming to have a look!"

Suddenly hearing the light laughter of the Sect Leader, not only was Su He beside him dumbfounded, many of the younger disciples also half-doubted it in their hearts. How could someone of the Sect Leader’s stature possibly be interested in an Outer Disciple competition?

After all, the Jade Pot Sect had been established for hundreds of years, with an Outer Disciple competition held annually, yet everyone remembered that the Sect Leader had never appeared at these events.

Even when a genius girl like Mo Qing had emerged, only Lu Zhan and Fu Du had fought over her; the Sect Leader had remained unseen.

In an instant, those with keen minds inadvertently shifted their gaze to the plainly dressed youth standing erect before the Sect Leader and several leading Elders.

"Could the Sect Leader’s presence be for Yun Xiao?"

As these people considered this possibility, they couldn’t help but shake their heads involuntarily, especially those young talents who had grievances with Yun Xiao, who even more selectively wanted to deny this conjecture.

No matter what, Yun Xiao was just a Cultivator who had barely reached the Peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm. No matter how dazzling his performance in the Outer Disciple competition, he had just stepped into the core circle of the Jade Pot Sect and it was highly improbable he could catch the Sect Leader’s eye.

People like Bi Luo and Yin Huan, their gaze withdrew from Yun Xiao, forcing themselves to believe that the Sect Leader’s appearance was merely to stop the quarrel between the two Great Elders, only such a reason could be in any way convicing.

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