Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor
Chapter 325 Li Yue, what’s wrong?

Chapter 325: 325 Li Yue, what’s wrong?

Compared to those outside spectators interested in the commotion, the Sect Master of Jade Pot Sect, Yu Shu, slightly frowned and turned his head to say in a cold voice, "Are all the disciples of Qingshan Sect so lacking in manners?"

With Yu Shu’s standing, naturally, he wouldn’t argue with Li Yue of the younger generation. His gaze was sternly fixed on Li Feng, the Sect Master of Qingshan Sect.

Even though Yu Shu had taken Yun Xiao as his direct disciple, he didn’t know much about him. He was clearly aware that Yun Xiao, with his Meridian Rushing Realm Late Stage cultivation, definitely could not match Li Yue, who was separated by a great rank in the Meridian Union Realm.

As soon as Yu Shu finished speaking, Li Feng rolled his eyes strangely and retorted coldly, "The disciples of Qingshan Sect have always been straightforward. He just wanted to get closer to your disciple. Surely, Sect Master Yu Shu wouldn’t interfere in this minor matter?"

It’s hard to deny that Li Feng has a way with words; with just a few sentences, he had left Yu Shu speechless. Moreover, he seemed not done yet, as he continued, "I hope the disciple of Sect Master Yu Shu isn’t too timid to even shake hands with somebody else. If that’s the case, it might make me question the Sect Master’s judgment in choosing disciples."

The short exchange made everyone in Moon Embracing Hall fully aware that the rumors about the discord between Qingshan Sect and Jade Pot Sect might not be unfounded at all. The atmosphere felt as though they were moments away from a physical bout.

Of course, they were in the Xuanyue Imperial Family’s Moon Embracing Hall, and even if Yu Shu and Li Feng couldn’t stand each other, a fight was unlikely to break out here. However, the probing from the younger generation did add some interest to the situation.

Cornered by Li Feng’s remarks, Yu Shu felt extremely embarrassed. Indeed, Li Yue did not show any hostility at the moment but rather seemed eager to get closer to Yun Xiao with a gentle and friendly demeanor.

Having dealt with the folks of Qingshan Sect countless times, Yu Shu knew that ’like master, like disciple.’ Li Feng was ruthlessly cunning, and Li Yue was surely no easy opponent. There must be some trick behind this handshake.

Yet, under such circumstances, if Yu Shu stubbornly refused to let Yun Xiao shake hands, it would undoubtedly be belittling for Jade Pot Sect. As the Sect Master of Jade Pot Sect, Yu Shu would hate to see that happen.

"Hehe, how could I refuse Brother Li Yue’s kind gesture?"

As Yu Shu was internally conflicted, Yun Xiao’s light laughter had already sounded. Following that, everyone in the hall saw his slightly thin right hand reaching out towards Li Yue’s extended hand.

Upon seeing this, both Li Yue and his master Li Feng flashed a conspiratorial smirk in their eyes, as they knew what was to come.

Most of the cultivators in Qingshan Sect practiced Earth Attribute Cultivation Techniques, which endowed them with exceptional Physical Strength -- the essence of their prowess. If it was merely a competition of Physical Strength, the disciples of Qingshan Sect were considered the strongest under equal cultivation levels in Xuanyue Empire.

In Li Feng’s view, they were in Xuanyue Palace; although Li Yue wouldn’t dare crush Yun Xiao’s hand entirely, it would still be acceptable to give him a bit of a hard time during the handshake.

If Yun Xiao couldn’t endure and screamed out in pain under Li Yue’s grip, it would indeed be a spectacle. Even if it wouldn’t cripple Jade Pot Sect, losing face like this might affect Yu Shu’s authoritative position.

That was what Li Feng had in mind, and he had every reason to believe that in the next moment, his proud disciple Li Yue would not disappoint him.

Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Yun Xiao’s and Li Yue’s right hands finally clasped together. The scorn in Li Yue’s eyes intensified; he truly wanted to see this calm and composed lad scream out in pain.

Indeed, as soon as he grasped Li Yue’s hand, Yun Xiao sensed an overwhelming force; if he had not been prepared, it could have indeed elicited a cry of surprise from him under such a sudden immense pressure.

However, how could Yun Xiao dare to shake hands with Li Yue without any preparation?

As the formidable strength surged, a thought flashed through his mind, and a fine spray of blood-red flames erupted from the blood-red crescent mark in his palm, directly burrowing into Li Yue’s palm.

Unlucky as Li Yue was, to provoke Yun Xiao and choose a handshake as the method, his fate was bound to be embarrassingly pitiful, regardless of using his right or left hand.

"Hmm?"

Just as Li Yue was increasing the force in his grip, intending to make Yun Xiao cry out, his expression suddenly changed, and he felt an intense burning sensation erupting from his palm, which made him hurriedly attempt to withdraw his hand.

"Huh? Brother Li Yue, what’s wrong?"

However, the next moment, Li Yue found that he couldn’t withdraw his hand at Yun Xiao’s first attempt; instead, it was grasped even tighter by him, and Yun Xiao uttered an astonished sound, leading everyone’s gaze in the hall to become contemplative.

This scene was certainly noted by both Yu Shu and Li Feng, and their expressions varied greatly as it was completely contrary to what either had expected.

"Young man, release me!"

Feeling the piercing pain intensify and becoming unbearable, Li Yue could no longer care about the attention of so many people in the arena. As he shouted loudly, he somehow mustered great strength and finally shook off Yun Xiao’s right palm.

"Brother Li Yue, didn’t you want to get close to me? Why change your mind so quickly?"

Yet Yun Xiao’s words kept reaching Li Yue’s ears, making the onlookers realize that the handshake moment was not to Li Yue’s advantage, but instead, he fell into Yun Xiao’s scheme.

But Yun Xiao’s Ancestral Vein Fire was hidden in the palm of his hand, which then drilled directly into the palm of Li Yue, invisible to outsiders, leaving them clueless about how this young man at the late stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm managed to make a prodigy of the Qingshan Sect at the Meridian Union Realm suffer such a great loss.

"What... what did you do to me?"

At this moment, Li Yue had no mind to deal with Yun Xiao’s sarcasm. He felt a scorching burst in his palm, almost burning his hand to ashes.

The raised hand looked absolutely fine, suggesting that under Yun Xiao’s control, the Ancestral Vein Fire merely wreaked havoc beneath the skin, undetectable by others in a short period.

"Me? I did nothing. Brother Li Yue, what’s wrong with you?"

The spectators, watching Yun Xiao’s confused expression and finding it amusing, nevertheless developed a hint of wariness towards this young cultivator. Using such an invisible method of harming was beyond even their capabilities.

Among the influential figures gathered in the Moon Embracing Hall, either sect masters or family heads, all were at least in the Spirit Vein Realm. Their fear towards Yun Xiao clearly indicated that his moves greatly overshadowed Li Yue’s.

"Teacher... save me!"

Feeling the heat in his palm intensifying, Li Yue was no fool to realize it was Yun Xiao’s surreptitious act. Without finding a way to resolve it, he might even lose his right hand, so he immediately stepped back to Li Feng’s side and asked for help.

From Yun Xiao’s earlier words, Li Yue knew it was pointless to expect help from him. Trusting his teacher’s formidable strength, he believed Li Feng could undo that bizarre affliction.

"Despicable!"

Li Feng, who had failed in skulduggery and lost instead, looked at his troubled beloved disciple with an extremely grim expression, but he had to intervene. Cultivating a super genius was not an easy task.

Hearing Li Feng’s stern shout, he immediately stood up, grabbed Li Yue’s right palm, and a powerful earthy yellow Meridian Qi burst forth, enveloping the palm entirely.

Yun Xiao’s Ancestral Vein Fire was formidable, but had its limits. Although the Meridian Union Realm Li Yue couldn’t resolve it, the peak of Spirit Vein Realm Li Feng easily extinguished it.

However, both Li Yue, who had saved his palm, and Qingshan Sect’s Sect Master Li Feng looked rather gloomy. Although the sect master acted timely, Li Yue’s hand veins were still damaged, which would inevitably affect his future cultivation foundation.

"Do disciples of the Jade Pot Sect always strike so ruthlessly?"

Sensing the damaged veins in his disciple’s palm, Li Feng could not hold back any longer, turned his head, and sharply rebuked Yu Shu. Hearing this, the faces of the onlookers showed a strange expression.

This tone seemed eerily familiar. Hadn’t Sect Master Yu Shu, just a short time ago, spoken in a similar stern manner to Li Feng? How had the tables turned so quickly?

At this moment, Yu Shu, feeling extremely pleased, swept his gaze over Yun Xiao’s oblivious face, fully aware that it was this young disciple’s covert tactic that caused the provocative Li Yue to suffer greatly.

The feeling was indeed exhilarating. Yu Shu, who initially thought Yun Xiao would be at a disadvantage, had not anticipated such an outcome. This newly accepted disciple truly made him proud.

So, hearing Li Feng’s shout, Yu Shu was not the slightest bit angry but instead, revealed a slight smile and responded, "Where is Sect Master Li Feng’s remark coming from? It’s just young men getting to know each other, nothing too serious!"

Upon hearing these familiar words again, the onlookers’ expressions grew even stranger. The sect master of the Jade Pot Sect was indeed mischievous, returning Li Feng’s words verbatim, seemingly taking a swipe at him.

And Li Feng, hearing this response, felt as if he was choking on suppressed rage, almost wishing to spew it out and drown this master-disciple duo.

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