Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor
Chapter 363: Three hundred and sixty-three, Yun Xiao again?

Chapter 363: Three hundred and sixty-three, Yun Xiao again?

Bang!

As soon as Mo Qing, at the middle stage of the Meridian Union Realm, unleashed her Meridian Qi Cultivation, her opponent instantly panicked and was promptly struck in the chest by this genius girl, flung flying off the central main platform like riding clouds and driving fog.

The gap between the two was simply too vast, and this Inner Sect genius didn’t possess the heaven-defying ability to fight across ranks like Yun Xiao; defeat was only a matter of time.

Yet no one expected that he would be blasted off the stage in a single move, which was not only due to Mo Qing’s might at the middle stage of the Meridian Union Realm but also clearly because the Inner Sect genius was frightened into submission.

Mo Qing stood expressionless atop the platform, while her Inner Sect genius opponent’s complexion turned ghastly pale; nevertheless, he was utterly convinced by his defeat. Losing to the top prodigious girl on the Spiritual Chick List was not unjust.

In fact, this Inner Sect genius, upon drawing Mo Qing as his opponent, never considered the possibility of getting past the first round. He chose not to surrender because he was well aware that even in defeat, his life likely wouldn’t be in danger.

And indeed it was so. Mo Qing, with her unparalleled strength, still held back in the end. Otherwise, that guy wouldn’t have merely been knocked off the stage; he might have broken several ribs or even possibly lost his life.

Mo Qing glanced towards the palace gate and, with a hint of disappointment, turned her head back around, only to feel an overwhelming fighting spirit assail her from a certain direction. When she turned her gaze in response, her eyes met with Yue Qi’s.

For some reason, even though she had controlled her special physique, when Mo Qing sensed that subtle aura emanating from Yue Qi, she still felt uncertain of an absolute victory. This feeling was inexplicable yet palpably real.

The following two battles were quite fierce, but ultimately, both victories were secured by two well-known veterans on the Spiritual Chick List.

Then came the fourth bout, which piqued the interest of many Inner and Outer Sect talents because the contestant about to take the stage was the once first, now second-ranked talent on the Spiritual Chick List: Yue Qi!

When the crowd saw Yue Qi slowly stepping onto the platform, their gazes involuntarily shifted to another person—the one naturally being Yue Qi’s opponent for the first round, Liang Kan.

Liang Kan’s complexion was extremely unsightly, and his heart was tremendously conflicted because he understood all too well that Yue Qi would not show mercy to his opponents like Mo Qing. One slip could mean never stepping down from the platform again.

Especially when Liang Kan saw that glint of ferociousness flickering in Yue Qi’s eyes on the platform, a stroke of inspiration struck him, and he swiftly made a wise decision.

"This battle, I concede!"

Just as everyone awaited the reveal of Yue Qi’s true power, an audible voice tinged with reluctance rose from beneath the platform—it was Liang Kan’s, much to the crowd’s disappointment.

However, the majority of Inner Sect disciples, upon sensing the subtle aura around Yue Qi, greatly understood Liang Kan’s decision. Perhaps this course of action was indeed the correct one.

The geniuses from the Poison Vein lineage are vastly different from those of the Medical Pulse lineage, like Mo Qing. They would kill without hesitation, never showing even the slightest mercy to their opponents, not caring if they were fellow sect members, delivering deadly blows as if reveling in it.

Liang Kan must have realized this possibility and, considering the chasm in their strength, this blunt concession was the smartest way to preserve himself.

Upon the platform, as Yue Qi heard Liang Kan’s voice of surrender, he didn’t even afford the Inner Sect genius a glance; for his mind was preoccupied with just one opponent—Mo Qing.

Nevertheless, speaking of which, although both Yue Qi and Mo Qing effortlessly claimed victory in their first bouts, Yue Qi’s win seemed to carry an extra measure of superiority.

After all, Liang Kan didn’t even dare to step onto the platform before admitting defeat, which clearly indicated that Yue Qi’s deterrent power far exceeded Mo Qing’s. That was why when Yue Qi descended the platform, there was a faint hint of smugness in his eyes.

This singular Spiritual Chick Battle List competition thus concluded simply, but the upcoming bout once again captured everyone’s attention.

The fifth battle featured a duel between the second brother of the Poison Vein lineage against Chang Qing of the Medical Pulse lineage. One was a beloved disciple of the Second Elder Fu Du, the other a top student of the Fourth Elder Li Shan. Who would be the victor remained uncertain.

The fight proved intense, with both famous Inner Sect geniuses from the Spiritual Chick List exchanging blow for blow. It should be noted that after several months of Cultivation, Chang Qing had astonishingly broken through to the peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm, not much inferior to Bi Luo.

Especially when Chang Qing exhibited an elusive Light Seal on his twin palms, it caused Bi Luo no small amount of trouble, even eliciting surprise from many Elders in the north.

"Lightless Seal?"

The Sixth Elder Su He retracted his gaze from the platform, exclaiming in astonishment and looking towards the Fourth Elder Li Shan. However, upon this look, he realized that the latter shared the same surprised expression as himself.

"Could it be that the Fourth Elder also didn’t know Chang Qing had successfully cultivated the Lightless Seal?"

Unable to contain his curiosity, Su He directly posed the question. He was very familiar with this middle-level Spiritual Rank Meridian Technique; generally, even Inner Sect geniuses at the Meridian Union Realm might not be able to successfully cultivate it.

Although Su He is not the Elder in charge of the Jade Martial Institute, the Lightless Seal, renowned for its extreme difficulty to cultivate, is indelibly etched in the minds of every Elder of the Jade Pot Sect.

According to Su He, to successfully cultivate the Intermediate Spiritual Rank Meridian Technique, the Lightless Seal, one must at least reach the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm, and even that does not guarantee success.

Among those present, all the Elders have attempted to cultivate the Lightless Seal, but without exception, they only succeeded after breaking through to the Spirit Vein Realm.

"Heh, my disciple..."

Li Shan’s face showed surprise, but it was tinged with a hint of joy as he remarked. It was indeed a pleasant surprise that Chang Qing could cultivate the Lightless Seal successfully at the Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm.

No one knew how Chang Qing managed to cultivate the Lightless Seal at the Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm. This utterly overturned these Elders’ understanding of the Lightless Seal Meridian Technique.

"Hehe, Fourth Elder, this matter I have actually heard about from Qing’er. It was when Yun Xiao happened to pass by the location of the Lightless Seal and offered some guidance to Chang Qing!"

Just as the Great Elders were puzzled, the Great Elder Lu Zhan spoke leisurely. As one name spilled from his lips, the expressions on everyone’s faces varied significantly.

The Great Elder was correct. Indeed, it was due to Yun Xiao’s guidance that Chang Qing was able to cultivate the Lightless Seal effortlessly. Mo Qing was there at the time and later informed her own mentor. Li Shan, having been unconscious due to poisoning, was not very clear on the details.

"Yun Xiao again?!"

In the hearts of the several Great Elders present, including Sect Master Yu Shu, a strange feeling emerged. It seemed that every odd event within the Jade Pot Sect had some connection to Yun Xiao. What on earth was going on with that boy?

"Hmph, even if he successfully cultivated the Lightless Seal, he is still going to lose."

As everyone had their own thoughts, Elder Fu Du snorted coldly, instantly redirecting everyone’s gaze back to the platform above. Upon looking, Li Shan’s face undoubtedly turned somewhat unpleasant.

As Fu Du said, even though Chang Qing had cultivated a powerful Intermediate Spiritual Rank Meridian Technique, the Lightless Seal, when facing the veteran talent Bi Luo from the top of the Spiritual Chick List, he still seemed somewhat inadequate.

After all, Chang Qing had only recently broken through to the Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm. Previously, he relied on some powerful techniques passed down by the Fourth Elder, Li Shan, to suppress his peers. But now, when facing Bi Luo, he seemed a bit out of his depth.

Whether it’s Cultivation Methods or Meridian Techniques, or even some hidden trump cards, Chang Qing was slightly inferior to Bi Luo, not to mention that in combat, Medical Pulse Masters naturally have a disadvantage against Poison Vein Masters.

Bang!

A loud noise echoed. Chang Qing was seen retreating several steps in quick succession and finally slipping off the edge of the platform, eliciting sighs from all geniuses of the Medical Pulse.

On the platform, Bi Luo’s eyes flickered with a hint of green light. His face even bore a trace of anticipation as he stared intently at Chang Qing, who had fallen off the platform.

In fact, Bi Luo’s strike just now was not excessively powerful. With Chang Qing’s strength, he could have held on for a few more moves, yet inexplicably, as he retreated to the edge of the platform, his body suddenly became limp and he seemed unable to stand steadily.

"Damn it!"

As Chang Qing fell from the platform, he didn’t have time to ponder the battle he had lost. He only felt numbness spreading from the spot where Bi Luo had hit him, even threatening to overwhelm his heart.

At this moment, Chang Qing realized he had been outplayed by Bi Luo. He had fallen victim to the potent poison of this Poison Vein genius and was in danger of severe complications.

Swoosh!

Just as Chang Qing was slightly panicked, the sound of rushing wind suddenly approached. Instantly, a black, graceful figure appeared before him; who else could it be but Mo Qing?

Mo Qing’s hands moved like flowing clouds, rapidly pressing several major acupuncture points on Chang Qing’s chest to protect his heart channels. Then, with a flick of her fingers, a few moments later, the audience saw a trickle of greenish liquid oozing out from Chang Qing’s right index finger.

"This technique..."

Witnessing this scene, not only did Bi Luo’s face darken above the platform, but Yue Qi, who had already stepped down from the platform, also showed a hint of solemnity, for Mo Qing’s movements differed somewhat from what he had expected.

Even many Elders in the northern seats were deep in thought, with Fu Du and Mo Li glancing sideways at Great Elder Lu Zhan, hoping to glean some clues from his expression.

However, at this moment, Lu Zhan remained calmly motionless, and no one noticed a flicker of pride deep in his eyes. His precious disciple had not disappointed him after all, and perhaps before long, she would astonish everyone.