Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1072: Hand Over the Illusion Yin Grass and Be Spared!
This figure that suddenly appeared on the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave’s Lake Heart Island and seized the Illusion Yin Grass in one move was, indeed, Yun Xiao.
Even now, he couldn’t quite understand why these people, who had long arrived underground, were not fighting for the Illusion Yin Grass but instead seemed to be dutifully competing over there, giving him such a big opportunity.
Yun Xiao had just reached the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave, so naturally, he was unaware of the rules jointly established by Su Jian and others earlier. He had no scruples at all, so he acted directly and was the first to take the Illusion Yin Grass into his hands.
As for Ling Wan and Xu Hongzhuang, who came with Yun Xiao, because both were only at the middle stage of the Seeking Origin Realm, such a sudden action naturally had to be left to Yun Xiao, ultimately allowing him to obtain the Illusion Yin Grass.
"Yun Xiao, you are not qualified to own the Illusion Yin Grass. If you don’t want to die, hand it over!"
Su Jian never had any good feelings towards Yun Xiao, and after their exchange on the second layer of Xuanyin Cave, they had become mortal enemies. Thus, he was the first to speak up, his tone full of threat.
Especially when Su Jian saw Yun Xiao’s right arm, where his own Poisonous Vein Spirit was unexpectedly still hanging, he realized he might not even need to engage this kid any further, as the other party would succumb to the poison soon enough.
"An ’Eighth Rank Advanced Green-tailed Ringed Snake’, if that’s what you’re relying on, then I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed!"
Yun Xiao did not care at all about Su Jian’s threats. Instead, he lowered his head, stared at the Poisonous Vein Spirit with green ringed patterns all over its body, and said this. Then he reached out his left hand and grasped the snake body of the Green-tailed Ringed Snake.
Fresh blood seeped from Yun Xiao’s right arm, seemingly emitting a trace of green gas, making everyone aware of the potency of the Green-tailed Ringed Snake’s poison.
However, the coarse-clothed boy who held the Green-tailed Ringed Snake in his hand seemed unaffected by this strong poison, and the Eighth Rank Advanced Green-tailed Ringed Snake, constantly struggling in his hand, couldn’t break free at all.
Crack!
Yun Xiao’s left thumb exerted force, then the Green-tailed Ringed Snake, which was struggling just moments before, drooped its head and fell silent, obviously having its head snapped off.
A mere Eighth Rank Advanced Green-tailed Ringed Snake, no matter how potent the poison, could only fail in front of Yun Xiao, for there was no poison in the world that Little Dragon couldn’t neutralize with One Thought to Transform Myriad Poisons.
So for Yun Xiao, this time it was merely a flesh wound from the bite of the Green-tailed Ringed Snake. The snake’s venom had already been neutralized by Little Dragon upon entering his body.
If it were a genuine Eighth Rank Advanced Vein Demon, Yun Xiao might have had a tough time dealing with it. But this Green-tailed Ringed Snake, stripped of its spiritual wisdom and under Su Jian’s control, was easily subdued and killed by him in such a manner.
"Damn it!"
Seeing his second Meridian Spirit being dealt with so effortlessly by Yun Xiao, Su Jian felt as if his lungs were about to explode, and his face was so dark as if water could drip from it.
However, as one of the most calculating prodigies of the Spirit Fighting Commerce, Su Jian quickly regained his composure after a brief moment of anger. He then swept his gaze over the other gathered prodigies, a plan forming in his mind.
"Yun Xiao, everyone present here just established the rule that whoever is the final victor can own the Illusion Yin Grass. By inserting yourself like this, aren’t you breaking the rules?"
By now, Su Jian’s face showed no trace of anger, and upon saying this, the onlookers gave no definitive response. However, Gu Changsheng, Long Xiwawa, and the Chang brothers immediately voiced their agreement, as they all had a chance of becoming the final victor.
"That’s right, Yun Xiao, when in a place, one must follow the rules of that place. If you overestimate your capabilities and wish to possess certain things, the result will only be bringing trouble upon yourself." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
This time, it was the Xuanyin Hall prodigy Gu Changsheng speaking. Due to Xue Ningxiang, he had long regarded Yun Xiao as his imagined enemy, so naturally, he wasn’t showing any friendliness now.
"Hand over the Illusion Yin Grass, and we’ll spare your life!"
Without Flame, Young Demon Dragon Xiwawa was not one for words, but these few words already made his stance clear. If Yun Xiao refused to hand over the Illusion Yin Grass, he wouldn’t hold back at all. The earlier retreat of three steps was just an unforeseen surprise to him.
The Chang brothers said nothing, but their stance indicated they wouldn’t give up easily either. Surrounded by the super prodigies of these top forces, people like Xu Hongzhuang and Ling Wan were sweating for Yun Xiao.
"Yun Xiao, rules cannot be broken. As long as you hand over the Illusion Yin Grass, we’ll settle our grievances after leaving the Xuanyin Cave!"
With the support of the few around him, and with Luo Fusheng from Demons Mountain and those guys not showing up, Su Jian naturally wasn’t too afraid of Yun Xiao at this moment. However, as he said this, a glint of cunning flashed deep in his eyes.
It was impossible for Su Jian to just let Yun Xiao go, given the intense enmity between them. He was merely hesitant because the Illusion Yin Grass was still in Yun Xiao’s hands.
No matter how you look at it, the Illusion Yin Grass was merely an herb. Su Jian believed that if Yun Xiao realized he couldn’t win, he might just destroy the Illusion Yin Grass out of spite, wouldn’t he?
As long as he got his hands on the Illusion Yin Grass, this prodigy from Douling Commerce might instantly betray his former stance. How could he possibly have any mercy for this young man who continuously challenged the dignity of Douling Commerce?
"Rules? What rules?"
Unexpectedly, after Su Jian finished speaking, Yun Xiao looked baffled and questioned him directly, expressing, "I didn’t hear Master Xue mention any rules before entering Xuanyin Cave. Isn’t this Illusion Yin Grass ownerless? Why can’t I, Yun Xiao, possess it?"
Yun Xiao’s series of inquiries caused the spectators to become thoughtful as a notion began to emerge in their minds, realizing that Yun Xiao seemed to have arrived later to the seventh level of Xuanyin Cave.
This situation was reminiscent of when Yun Xiao acquired the Thunder Wood in Thunder King Valley. Back then, he made the onlookers swear a Heavenly Tribulation Poison Oath before helping to break the array. Originally, Tang Yuanmu almost disrupted his plan.
Strictly speaking, the previous rules were hastily decided by Su Jian. His purpose was to prevent chaos and diminish the numerical advantages of Xuanyin Hall or Wuyan Palace.
While everyone agreed to the proposed contest at the time, Su Jian clearly overlooked a fact: not all geniuses inside Xuanyin Cave were present. Those who came later naturally weren’t bound by those rules, and Yun Xiao was obviously one of them.
"Yun Xiao, the minority should comply with the majority. You can’t just barge in now; everyone definitely won’t agree!"
Su Jian’s eloquence was impressive, as one sentence stirred up the crowd’s hostility. Of course, those who exhibited the most hostility were Gu Changsheng, Long Xiwawa, and the Chang brothers.
As for the spectators, aside from a few sycophants trying to flatter Su Jian, many had eyes sparkled with excitement.
If the rules Su Jian set earlier were still followed, these participants would have lost the right to compete for the Illusion Yin Grass. If things went as planned, it was clear that the Illusion Yin Grass wouldn’t end up in their hands.
But if Yun Xiao muddied the waters, the spectators would have a chance to fish in troubled waters. Although the opportunity might be slim, it still offered a glimmer of hope.
"Hehe, I can see through it too. The rules you set are just about who’s stronger and gets the Illusion Yin Grass, right? Now that it’s in my hands, come and get it if you’re capable!"
When it came to eloquence, Yun Xiao was no less skilled than anyone else present. However, he chose not to rely on words alone. Holding up the pale red Illusion Yin Grass in his right hand, his words left Su Jian momentarily speechless.
It was true, even if those rules had been set previously, the final contenders remained the top geniuses, with everything dependent on strength.
Thus, Yun Xiao’s statement wasn’t wrong. He could consider himself as one of the contest participants, and if someone could defeat him, the Illusion Yin Grass would naturally change hands again.
"Brother Gu, Brother Long, and the Chang brothers, it seems we might need to join forces today!"
Moments later, Su Jian’s eyes gleamed as he made a speech that stunned the spectators, indicating he planned to unite with the others to deal with Yun Xiao. This was quite inconsistent with their status.
"Humph, do we need to join forces just to handle this kid?"
Long Xiwawa’s violent temper, being the top talent of Wuyan Palace, made him despise Yun Xiao’s mere physical strength. This strength didn’t warrant his attention.
After all, Yun Xiao’s visible cultivation only reached the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage. The three of them were half-step Earth Realm prodigies. If they all teamed up in this situation, it would definitely tarnish their reputations.
"Brother Long, this boy is rather strange. If he indeed gets away with the Illusion Yin Grass, do you think the rest of us will still have a chance?"
Su Jian was adept at manipulating people’s hearts. His words made everyone understand a reason, which was a thread Su Jian had carefully woven days earlier.
From the moment Su Jian arrived in Yinji City and met Yun Xiao, he began sharing the news of Lady Xue’s innate pulse cutting being cured by Yun Xiao and subtly hinted that due to her gratitude, Lady Xue harbored feelings for Yun Xiao.
Subsequent events confirmed Su Jian’s deftness, causing Yun Xiao endless trouble. Aside from a few individuals, nearly all the geniuses who entered Xuanyin Cave perceived Yun Xiao as a rival in love.
