Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor
Chapter 366: Come up and face death!

Chapter 366: Come up and face death!

"Yun Xiao, I hope you won’t let me down. I will be waiting for you in the second round!"

Xue Gong’s voice echoed from the depths of his heart, unheard by anyone, but when he saw Mo Qing’s inexplicably excited expression, his long-standing jealousy towards Yun Xiao finally erupted.

Even though the entire Medical Pulse faction was on good terms with Yun Xiao, ever since Xue Gong subtly learned of Mo Qing’s feelings, it was fated that he would never become friends with Yun Xiao. Instead, over time, a quantitative change would lead to a qualitative change, evolving into an adversarial relationship.

Xue Gong always harbored possessive thoughts towards Mo Qing; he believed that within the entire Jade Pot Sect, only he was worthy of the astonishingly gifted Mo Qing. He has always seen her as his own forbidden delicacy, intolerant of any outsider’s touch.

Thus, even if Yun Xiao did not necessarily intend to be with Mo Qing, Xue Gong still regarded him as a major threat based on various subtle clues.

Of course, the threat was not Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi Cultivation, but Mo Qing’s inclined affections. Xue Gong thought that as long as he thoroughly defeated Yun Xiao on the arena of the Spiritual Chick Battle List, Mo Qing, with her pride, would likely no longer favor a loser.

Just like Yue Qi, Xue Gong also guessed that Yun Xiao’s formidable power in the Meridian Treasure that day could not be casually exhibited. If so, what else did he have to worry about?

The figure slowly entering from outside the Arena Hall at this moment was indeed Yun Xiao, returning to the sect from Baiyue City in the Imperial City. However, he did not expect that, upon his return to the sect, apart from the guards, he could hardly see anyone else.

After inquiring, he found out that all Disciples, both Outer and Inner Sects, including the Deacon Elders, were watching the Spiritual Chick Battle List in the Inner Sect Arena Hall, so he hurried over.

Yet, what Yun Xiao did not realize was that his name appeared on this Spiritual Chick Battle List. So, as he entered the hall, he found countless gazes in the Arena Hall fixed on him, making him rather uncomfortable.

It is worth mentioning that, at this time, lying lazily on Yun Xiao’s right shoulder was a small fire-red mouse, none other than the Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan, who seemingly missed Yun Xiao after many days apart.

And now, Chi Yan’s aura had grown more than twice as strong compared to when Yun Xiao had left the Jade Pot Sect. Perhaps even Yun Xiao himself might not be sure to win against it in a fight.

It seems that during these months, Chi Yan also benefited greatly within the Jade Pot Sect, possibly due to Sect Leader Yu Shu’s indulgence, allowing it to thrive.

"Yun Xiao, since you’re here, come up and meet your death!"

Just as Yun Xiao was somewhat puzzled, Yin Huan on the central arena was already too impatient. When it came to grudges, perhaps he was even more eager than the Second Brother Bi Luo to kill Yun Xiao on the stage.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Yin Huan’s loud voice, the confusion in Yun Xiao’s eyes deepened, but at that moment a familiar plump figure rushed over, none other than the chubby Ling Wan.

"Big Brother Yun Xiao, I knew you would definitely make it back in time. Hurry up and go beat up that guy Yin Huan!"

If anyone in the Jade Pot Sect was closest to Yun Xiao, it would definitely have to be Ling Wan. Bearing a grudge by association, he had always looked unfavorably upon those who were enemies of Yun Xiao, especially Yin Huan who had the deepest conflicts with them.

Seeing Yun Xiao did not move, Ling Wan suddenly remembered something and hurriedly explained: "This is the first round of the Spiritual Chick Battle List. Although you weren’t back yet, Sect Leader still added you in. Your opponent for the first round is Yin Huan!"

Hearing Ling Wan’s explanation, Yun Xiao finally understood. Turning his head to the central arena, a soaring fighting spirit finally rose within him.

Now, Yun Xiao was indeed at the Peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm. As he slowly stepped onto the arena, sensing the aura of the individual opposite him, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat emotional.

Recalling the time more than two years ago when Yin Huan first arrived at the Shang Family in Moon Bow City, how spirited and superior he was. Back then, even the Family Head Shang Yan had to accompany him with a smile, not daring to offend him in the slightest, let alone Yun Xiao, a younger generation disfavored by the family.

At that time, Yin Huan was unattainable, and even if Yun Xiao was the reincarnation of the Long Xiao Battle God, he was not a match for him. Therefore, he could only rely on some tricks to escape the calamity.

There’s no need to elaborate on the events that followed. Elder Fu Du and his disciple Yin Huan were ungrateful and almost caused Yun Xiao to die an unnatural death. From that moment on, the relationship between them was irreconcilable.

Now, as Yun Xiao stood on the central arena of the Inner Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, facing Yin Huan, he no longer had the fear he once had. On the contrary, there was an unusual mockery.

Not only did Yun Xiao feel emotional, but deep down Yin Huan also felt a touch of defiance. He never expected that the one he once regarded as an ant in Moon Bow City would one day stand face to face with him on an arena.

"Yun Xiao, life and death are forbidden on the arena, but if you admit defeat now..."

"Life and death are determined by fate!"

As Yin Huan was about to say something, Yun Xiao had already waved his hand to cut him off, and as soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the Arena Hall was instantly ignited.

The grudges between Yun Xiao and Yin Huan were well known among these Inner and Outer Sect geniuses; in fact, a few of the Inner Sect prodigies were present on the fourth floor of the Jade Pot Cave when they had seen the two men fight fiercely.

Although lethal outcomes were forbidden on the arena of the Spiritual Chick Battle List, the worst injury in the previous seven matches was Tao Chun’s, and no fatalities had occurred.

Some were not aware of Yun Xiao’s capabilities, nor had they visited the Meridian Treasure, thus they were unclear where Yun Xiao’s confidence stemmed from. After all, Yin Huan was the favored disciple of Second Elder Fu Du, and his cultivation had soared tremendously, breaking through to the Peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm.

Even those who were extremely familiar with Yun Xiao, like Ling Wan Tan Yun and others, knew that when Yun Xiao left the Jade Pot Sect, he was at most at the Middle Late Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm. Whether he had made any further breakthroughs was still unknown.

Caught in their various thoughts, the crowd was startled by Yun Xiao’s sudden boldness. But in the next moment, Yin Huan’s pride as a veteran prodigy was on full display.

"Fine, let this Inner Sect main arena be the burial ground for you, Yun Xiao!"

Having reached the Peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm, Yin Huan spoke with great confidence. After his declaration, a powerful aura of Meridian Qi burst forth from him, causing many of the Outer Disciples to feel a sense of alarm.

The Outer Disciples who came to watch the battle were most familiar with Yin Huan and Mo Qing. The aura that Yin Huan now unleashed was undoubtedly ten times stronger than when he had led them in the past, signaling that his combat prowess had greatly increased.

Whoosh...

As Yin Huan’s hand seals changed, suddenly a green serpent that measured several dozen feet in length appeared before him. It roared and lunged at Yun Xiao, resembling a real Spiritual Snake.

Meridian Qi externalization is a unique technique of cultivators at the Meridian Rushing Realm, and for Yin Huan at the Peak of this realm, this use of Meridian Techniques was undoubtedly more adept.

Yin Huan believed that even Bi Luo, his second senior brother, would not dare to face his Intermediate Spiritual Rank Meridian Technique’s Spiritual Snake head-on, let alone Yun Xiao who was likely only at the Late Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm.

However, in the next moment, not only Yin Huan but also many Inner and Outer Sect geniuses in the Arena Hall, and even several Great Elders seated in the northern stands, were left completely stunned.

Clap!

Almost instantly, the Meridian Qi Snake conjured by Yin Huan reached in front of Yun Xiao. But at that moment, the roughly dressed youth simply extended his right hand and firmly grasped the snake’s vital point.

The small hand and the several dozen feet long Meridian Qi Snake were completely disproportionate, yet the Meridian Qi Snake struggled in vain within Yun Xiao’s grasp, unable to break free from that small hand’s hold.

Witnessing this scene, Yin Huan’s face suddenly paled, particularly when he sensed the surge of Meridian Qi emanating from Yun Xiao, and he finally realized he had misunderstood something.

"Peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm!"

At this moment, many felt the true level of Yun Xiao’s cultivation on the arena, which was astonishingly at the Peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm, the same tier as Yin Huan.

For those Outer Disciples who had undergone the Jade Pot Sect’s test and joined the sect along with Yun Xiao, the revelation was like a stormy sea in their hearts, for they knew more clearly than those Inner Sect Disciples just what level Yun Xiao had been at in the beginning.

Back then, Yin Huan was haughty to the point of barely giving a glance to those newly added Outer Disciples, treating someone like Yun Xiao, who was merely at the Peak of the Meridian Introduction Realm at the time, with utter disregard.

At the outset of joining the Outer Sect, the difference in Meridian Qi Cultivation between Yun Xiao and Yin Huan was like heaven and earth, but over the course of just over a year, their levels had astoundingly converged to the same plane.

From this point of view, Yun Xiao’s cultivation speed was far superior to Yin Huan’s. Given time, it was likely that Yin Huan wouldn’t even be able to catch sight of Yun Xiao’s shadow.

In the northern stands, the Sect Leader Yu Shu wore a smile, but the mood of Second Elder Fu Du beside him was gloomy. At this moment, without a doubt, he felt as if he had misjudged the situation.

Regardless of what outsiders thought, the battle on the arena continued. Yun Xiao, who held the neck of the Meridian Qi Snake in his grip, experienced a sudden surge in aura, and the strength in his hand explosively unleashed.

"Disperse!"

A low shout came from Yun Xiao, and immediately after, everyone clearly saw the seemingly overwhelming, several dozen feet long Meridian Qi Spiritual Snake burst into nothingness under Yun Xiao’s grip, leaving no trace of its presence.

"This is impossible!"

Seeing this unfold, Yin Huan’s heart raced, seemingly unwilling to believe what he was witnessing. But as he inwardly roared with disbelief, a somewhat lean and roughly dressed figure had already appeared in front of him, leaving no room for other thoughts.