Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor
Chapter 369: Three Hundred and Sixty-Nine Dragon Pattern Lock

Chapter 369: Three Hundred and Sixty-Nine Dragon Pattern Lock

"An imperial ’Xuan Kill Order’ revoked? Truly?"

A trace of joy flashed across Yu Shu’s face. Although he didn’t know much about his disciple, he was aware that Yun Xiao was not one to speak falsely. Since it was said, it should be true.

Moreover, Yu Shu knew that since the issuance of the Xuan Kill Order, the Royal Family didn’t just lay a Heaven and Earth Net in the Imperial City Baiyue City, but also set up numerous checkpoints on the road back to the Jade Pot Sect, fearing that Yun Xiao might secretly flee back to the sect.

But now, here stood Yun Xiao, back at the Jade Pot Sect, looking completely at ease, having effortlessly killed Yin Huan with a slap. It didn’t seem at all like he was lucky enough to have escaped through layers of interception.

"Hmph, Yun Xiao, aren’t you stretching the truth a bit too far? The Royal Family’s Xuan Kill Order is not issued lightly, and once issued, it is not withdrawn so easily. What makes you capable enough to have the Royal Family overlook your theft of the Xuan Tian Treasure Scroll?"

A cold smile surfaced on Fu Du’s face, leading those who were beginning to believe Yun Xiao’s words to start doubting again because what he said was indeed the truth.

In fact, the Xuan Kill Order had not been seen in many years, as no one dared to provoke the Xuanyue Royal Family under Xuan Haoran’s rule.

Once the Xuan Kill Order was issued, nobody had ever escaped from the Xuanyue Imperial Family’s Heaven and Earth Net. Many stronger figures than Yun Xiao had perished under this order.

"Heh, looks like the Second Elder hasn’t been out for a while, falling behind on the news!"

Yun Xiao chuckled lightly and did not quarrel with Fu Du. He then turned to Yu Shu and said, "It’s really nothing. I just healed the illness of the Second Prince of the Royal Family, Xuan Jing. To express his gratitude, His Majesty naturally wouldn’t pursue me any longer!"

These words were a mix of truth and falsehood. As for deeper issues like the struggle for succession, Yun Xiao did not elaborate. However, he was unaware of how astounding his words were when he spoke them.

"What did you say? You cured Xuan Jing’s illness?"

Even Sect Master Yu Shu could not remain calm upon hearing this, for he had also taken on the imperial commission to save Yun Xiao, but ended up helpless against Xuan Jing’s illness and returned without success.

Recently, the illness of the Empire’s Second Prince had caused quite a stir, and these Elders of the Jade Pot Sect had all heard of it. Knowing that even Yu Shu could not heal the prince, they refrained from offering senseless assistance.

One could imagine how many top Meridian Refining Masters of the Xuanyue Empire, and even formidable masters from neighboring countries, were gathered by the imperial summons.

And the illness that none of these Meridian Masters could heal was supposedly cured by Yun Xiao, who was only at the Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm and practiced Mortal Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Technique. This seemed nothing short of a fantastical tale.

However, at this moment, both Yu Shu and Lu Zhan involuntarily turned their gaze towards the Fourth Elder, Li Shan. The latter was once afflicted with a strange poison, which left everyone helpless until Yun Xiao resolved it, didn’t he?

Although Yun Xiao resolved Li Shan’s affliction of the Seven Evil Poisonous Flame last time with the help of Sect Master Yu Shu, the method used was unheard of by Yu Shu. From that time on, they knew that Yun Xiao likely possessed many secrets.

"Is this... is this true?"

After the shock, Yu Shu was visibly excited the next moment. He knew King Xuan Haoran was one to value deep connections, and if Yun Xiao actually cured Xuan Jing, the revocation of the Xuan Kill Order was indeed possible.

"I’ve said it already, if you gentlemen don’t believe it, you can send someone to inquire around and see whether there are any Xuan Kill Orders against Yun Xiao in all the major cities. Wouldn’t that clarify things?"

Yun Xiao first nodded to Yu Shu, then swept his gaze over several Elders from the Poison Vein lineage, including Xue Gong. He reiterated his previous words, his tone tinged with mild mockery.

When Yun Xiao had previously said such words, it had only brought scoffs from people like Fu Du and Mo Li. But at this moment, inexplicably, they felt inclined to believe him—after all, the young man was too composed.

Presumably, any cultivator of the Xuanyue Empire, even with the protection of a massive sect like the Jade Pot Sect, would be living in anxiety if the Xuan Kill Order was still in effect.

"Yun Xiao, I believe you!"

Fourth Elder Li Shan naturally chose to believe Yun Xiao unconditionally, hoping to repay the life-saving grace from before. Naturally, he supported him at this time.

"If that is truly the case, then our Jade Pot Sect’s relationship with the Xuanyue Royal Family may indeed grow closer. Yun Xiao is not only innocent but has also rendered a significant service!"

The Great Elder Lu Zhan stroked his beard, and his words left many thoughtful. How did Yun Xiao turn a ’grave crime’ into a ’great merit’ amidst the changing situation?

Just a moment ago, Fu Du was calling for punishment and shouting "What should be the crime?" This matter was no secret among the Inner Sect Disciples; now, it seemed more like a joke.

"Teacher, elders, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now!"

Yun Xiao clasped his fists in farewell. After speaking, he didn’t bother with Fu Du Mo Li’s slightly gloomy expression, and left the arena hall with Ling Wan in an unhurried manner.

After Yun Xiao left the hall, hordes of inner and outer sect disciples also filed out, their discussions all about the last quick-changing battle.

The first round of today’s Spiritual Chick Battle List had several spectacular fights, but ever since Yun Xiao returned, with a single palm sending Yin Huan to death, it seemed the talents who advanced to the second round were overshadowed by his light, no longer remembered.

Compared to these spectating disciples, Xue Gong, Yun Xiao’s opponent tomorrow, couldn’t help but reveal a cold sneer as he watched the door to the hall, silently thinking that after tomorrow’s fight, these disciples might not hold Yun Xiao in such high regard.

The third-ranked genius on the Spiritual Chick List naturally has a sense of pride, and what’s more, Xue Gong is a seasoned Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm talent. How could he be compared to someone like Yin Huan, who had just entered the peak of the realm?

Upon the black and white square, Yun Xiao parted ways with Ling Wan. In front of Cold Jade Hall, Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan likewise leaped down; after such a long time, it still felt quite uncomfortable with the aura of this place.

"Go play on your own!"

Yun Xiao shrugged his shoulder, and with a few squeaks, Chi Yan disappeared into the distance. Watching its vanishing figure, Yun Xiao had much to ponder.

Thinking back to when he left Jade Pot Sect months ago, Chi Yan was only at a Fourth Rank Intermediate level. Unexpectedly, upon his return this time, it had reached the pinnacles of Fourth Rank Advanced, just a step away from the Fifth Rank.

A Fifth Rank Vein Demon was equivalent to a cultivator’s Meridian Union Realm cultivation. If Chi Yan could truly break through to the Fifth Rank, it might become Yun Xiao’s most powerful assistant in the future.

With these thoughts flickering in his mind, Yun Xiao pushed the door and entered his room. Once back in his room, he seemed somewhat impatient, excitement written all over his face.

Whoosh!

Yun Xiao reached out to his waist and a streak of black light flashed, revealing a black wooden box several feet long in his right hand.

The box was somewhat worn, with an inconspicuous black lock on it. Notably, a black key was inserted into the lock.

This object was naturally what Yun Xiao obtained from the chamber of the Xuanyue Empire’s Crown Prince. Originally, it belonged to the Sect Treasure of Jade Pot Sect but was later taken away by Xuan Jiuding’s Yan Chun and Xuan Zhi.

Yun Xiao had no intention of returning this item to Jade Pot Sect. He had obtained it with great effort and extraordinary means. As the reincarnation of the Long Xiao Battle God, he was far from being a pedantic person.

If Jade Pot Sect was careless enough to let others take the Sect Treasure, and now Yun Xiao managed to get it by his own ability, in a sense, this was now his possession. If Jade Pot Sect wanted it back, they could go to the Xuanyue Imperial Family.

"Let’s see what lies within this box that countless people have dreamt of!"

Placing the black box on the table, Yun Xiao’s gaze was somewhat blurred, and after his low voice fell, he reached towards the black key.

During Xuan Haoran’s birthday celebration, Yun Xiao was schemed against by Xuan Jiuding, inserting the black key into the lock, but before he could take any further action, his severe teacher suddenly appeared, interrupting his next plan.

Yun Xiao clearly remembered that day; despite inserting the key into the lock, he was unable to turn it, which was evident from the fact that the key still remained in the lock.

If the key could open the black lock, Xuan Jiuding would have probably already taken what was in the box. Leaving both the lock and key on the wooden box, it seemed that these two items were also extraordinary.

"Indeed!"

Yun Xiao’s right hand had already touched the black key, and his left hand grasped the black lock. But no matter how he turned it, the lock wouldn’t budge, showing no signs of opening.

"It’s useless, lad. This is a ’Dragon Pattern Lock.’ Unless you possess the Ancient Dragon Vein, don’t even think of opening it!"

As Yun Xiao was deep in thought, a somewhat familiar voice suddenly echoed in his mind, making him realize without looking that the Golden Snake Worm had awakened.

Since the King’s birthday celebration, months had passed since Yun Xiao last leveraged the power of the Golden Snake Worm, which had been in a state of sleep due to energy depletion, leaving him without his most powerful trump card.

Unexpectedly, at the critical moment of examining the black wooden box, the Golden Snake Worm had suddenly awoken, and from its words, it seemed to understand something about the black lock, causing Yun Xiao’s eyes to light up immediately.