Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1171: Breaking the Turtle Shell

Bam!

A flash of golden light flickered across Zong Puti's body, his power suddenly surged, and Chi Yan was directly blasted back several feet, his mouse-like eyes filled with anger.

"Amitabha, Yun Xiao, young benefactor, this is actually a misunderstanding. I assure you, Thunder Sound Mountain will not strike at you again!"

Zong Puti clasped his hands together, not at all concerned with the snarling mouse-shaped Vein Demon, but spoke towards Yun Xiao. These words drew silent contempt from everyone witnessing, all thinking to themselves that this sanctimonious old monk must truly take others for fools.

To kick someone while they're down during such an advantageous moment, claiming it's all a misunderstanding upon seeing Zhao Huai'an killed and knowing that he himself cannot win, has caused many to lower their opinion of Thunder Sound Mountain today.

All along, the Arhat Venerables of Thunder Sound Mountain claimed compassion with every word, and appeared friendly and kind on the surface. Yet only today did these cultivators from all directions truly witness the dark side of Thunder Sound Mountain.

"Master Puti's words are sweet, but it doesn't matter much to me. As long as Chi Yan forgives you, what harm is there in sparing your life?"

Amidst the crowd's budding thoughts, Yun Xiao coldly laughed. When these words were spoken, the onlookers finally realized for the first time that the mouse-shaped Vein Demon was named Chi Yan.

However, hearing Yun Xiao's words, many couldn't help but smirk, thinking this guy was humiliating Zong Puti. That Chi Yan is clearly your demon pet. If you promised to stop, would the demon pet defy your command?

Moreover, having a dignified Arhat from Thunder Sound Mountain seeking a Vein Demon's opinion—this can't be regarded as traditional humiliation; how could Zong Puti maintain his dignity?

"Squeak, squeak!"

Yet just as Zong Puti's heart grew angry and hesitated, the recently blasted away mouse-shaped Vein Demon squealed angrily twice, then its entire body lunged fiercely at him.

It seemed Chi Yan was already enraged. No matter what decision Zong Puti made, he would not easily relent. With his exceptional spiritual wisdom, he even knew that Yun Xiao's previous question was merely to shame that hateful human monk.

"Wretched creature, do you really think this old monk is easy to bully?"

Having received his answer, Chi Yan's actions clearly showed he refused to stop, and Zong Puti, possessing the dignity of a Thunder Sound Mountain Arhat, would never truly grovel for mercy.

Moreover, Zong Puti believed his strength far surpassed that of Zhao Family's Zhao Huai'an; Yun Xiao might have killed Zhao Huai'an but might not be able to kill him. That kid only managed to defeat Zhao Huai'an by relying on a weapon's advantage.

Bam bam bam!

With every move and gesture, Zong Puti emitted streams of golden light, empowered by some kind of force, matching Chi Yan in physical strength without any disadvantage, even gaining a slight upper hand.

Boom!

Just as Zong Puti fought with increasing vigor, a strong whooshing sound suddenly came from behind him, timing the ambush perfectly, right at the critical moment when Zong Puti and Chi Yan clashed and his force was momentarily unwieldy.

"Golden Body Cover!"

Zong Puti didn't need to guess who struck. Among all the people present, who besides Yun Xiao would dare wade into this troubled water at such a time? So he decisively let out a low, deep shout.

The Golden Body Cover is Thunder Sound Mountain's protective divine skill. It is said that a cultivator at the peak of Earth Bending Realm, who has mastered this protective divine skill to great success, could even withstand a hit from a powerhouse at the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm, stronger than the Zhao Family's Zhao Clan Qi Cauldron by several grades.

Additionally, the protective divine skill isn't a Meridian Technique; it only requires a single thought to envelop the entire body, without needing hand seals or other gestures, just like now.

Although Yun Xiao's attack came very suddenly, Zong Puti's reaction was extremely fast. With a single thought, the Protective Body Shield formed, a faint golden shield enveloping him, appearing like a genuine Arhat descended into the world.

Clang!

Yun Xiao's right leg struck hard against Zong Puti's protective divine Golden Body Cover, emitting a bell-like sound, but that faint golden shield merely fluttered a few times before directly dissipating the powerful force.

"Hmm?"

Surprised that his powerful kick failed to harm his opponent in the slightest, Yun Xiao let out a sound of amazement. He knew that his right leg contained an Earth Attribute Ancestor Vein, possibly the strongest in his entire body.

Yet such a powerful kick couldn't break the so-called Golden Body Cover. At this moment, Yun Xiao realized that every sect and clan of these first-class forces on the Hidden Dragon Continent possessed their formidable methods.

"Boy, you can't break this old monk's protective divine skill!"

At this moment, Zong Puti didn't even address him as "benefactor" anymore. Although he spoke lightly, he felt a bit awe-struck inside, because while others might not know, he certainly understood.

He asked himself if even he couldn't achieve the strength contained in Yun Xiao's kick just now.

At this moment, Zong Puti couldn't help but feel relieved that he still had his Protective Divine Power; otherwise, if that kick had really landed on his physical body, he would likely have been severely injured in an instant, if not killed.

"Hmph, I don't believe it, can I really not break through your turtle shell?"

With his attack unsuccessful, Yun Xiao didn't complain. He knew he had lost his best opportunity, and after the Dragon Taming Sword killed Zhao Huai'an, the old monk was likely on guard and wouldn't touch it easily.

"I could try that move!"

A brilliant light flashed in Yun Xiao's eyes, and upon seeing Chi Yan entangled with Zong Puti again, he immediately made up his mind to use a special technique he hadn't employed in a long time.

Facing the hypocritical old monk Zong Puti, Yun Xiao was not going to follow the continent's rules and fight alone with him. Since the opponent dared to cause trouble for him, he should be prepared to be counter-killed.

Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!

As Yun Xiao's hand changed the seals, everyone felt a special vibration arise from his limbs and body, seemingly containing the Five Elements of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, five light points formed a giant ring in front of Yun Xiao, interconnected by some special link, appearing mystical and strange.

"Condense!"

After a moment, Yun Xiao shouted, unleashing breaths from the Five Elements light points that ultimately converged at the ring's center.

Swish!

A five-colored light beam shot out from the center, aiming straight at Zong Puti battling Chi Yan. This time, everyone was curious if the Five Elements light beam could break the Protective Divine Power of the Eight-Armed Arhat.

"Hmph, just a mere pulse skill, trying to break my Protective Divine Power? Dream on!"

Zong Puti had immense confidence in his Protective Divine Power. His greatest fear of Yun Xiao was nothing but the Dragon Taming Sword that slew Zhao Huai'an.

As for the Five Elements light beam formed by Qi Condensation, it posed no threat to him in Zong Puti's view, as his cultivation was still higher than Yun Xiao's by one level of small realm.

This was Zong Puti's greatest reliance. In his view, at the same level, no one could break his Protective Divine Power with a pulse skill, especially not this early-stage Earth Bending Realm brat.

But at this moment, Zong Puti was still within Chi Yan's onslaught, and intentionally or unintentionally, Chi Yan's attacks were forcing Zong Puti toward the position where the Five Elements light beam was coming.

Though he claimed his physical strength was not inferior to Chi Yan's, Zong Puti couldn't let Chi Yan's attack land on him, so at this moment, he again unleashed his Protective Divine Power Golden Body Cover.

Under the gaze of everyone, the five-colored light beam finally struck behind Zong Puti, followed by a soft sound as the beam pierced through the light shield and ultimately shot into Zong Puti's right shoulder.

Psst!

A spray of blood shot out. Those with powerful soul strength could clearly sense the five-colored light beam directly piercing Zong Puti's right shoulder, causing the eight-armed Arhat with formidable physical power to angrily stumble back a few steps.

"No, impossible, how could you break my Protective Divine Power?"

Zong Puti, stepping back in pain from his right shoulder, roared incredulously, seemingly in disbelief at what had happened, yet the blood still spurting from his shoulder testified to the reality of it all. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The unrivaled Protective Divine Power Golden Body Cover had been forcibly broken by a pulse skill attack, a situation Zong Puti had never imagined, considering Yun Xiao was just an early-stage Earth Bending Realm youth.

His confidence in his Protective Divine Power led to Zong Puti's moment of loss of composure. At this instant, the composure of the Eight-Armed Arhat was replaced by extreme unwillingness and venomous resentment visible on his face.

"Tsk tsk, the effect of this Five Elements light beam is extraordinarily strong!"

To Zong Puti's venomous glare, Yun Xiao gave a blind eye but felt deeply emotional nonetheless. The power unleashed by the pulse skill acquired in this reincarnation far exceeded his expectations.

Back on the Hidden Dragon Continent, Yun Xiao had used this Five Elements light beam pulse skill to defeat Xu Lingsong, the sect master of Lingyun Sect, during a time when there was a chasm from Spirit Vein Realm to Qi Seeking Realm between them.

Clearly, it was a special pulse skill that could grow, so much so that its power far surpassed any Earth Rank Advanced pulse skill known to Yun Xiao from previous lives.

Otherwise, just a single Five Elements light beam wouldn't have destroyed Zong Puti's Protective Divine Power, which even his right leg strength could only budge slightly, that mighty Golden Body Cover.

Breaking the surface with a point ultimately resulted in miraculous effect.