Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1204: The Xiao Family in Peril

Ultimately, in this year's Lianyun Mountain competition, Liu Hanyi managed to outclass others with her slightly superior Poison Meridian Skill, winning the championship in the end. However, she and Mo Qing were friends to begin with, and the competitive fight for the championship didn't damage their friendship.

After this competition, even someone as proud as Ye Ku realized he probably never had a chance to catch up with those two genius girls.

"Perhaps only that guy can match them?"

In Ye Ku's mind, a figure clad in rough clothing appeared. Compared to Liu Mo who suppressed him for two years, he undoubtedly had a deeper impression of that boy who was a fleeting presence at Lianyun Mountain.

And after this competition, the reputation of the Medical and Poison Beauty Twins of Lianyun Mountain was established, presumably altering the dynamics of the younger generation on the entire Tenglong Continent over time.

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Xuanyin Hall!

In the annual internal competition, the final champions contending for the title this time brought about some embarrassment and even humiliation among the many seasoned talents of Xuanyin Hall.

Beneath the central ring, a familiar figure appeared somewhat weakened. Looking at a certain round figure on the stage, his eyes were filled with a hint of resentment.

This person was none other than the long-standing number one genius of Xuanyin Hall, Gu Changsheng. In the previous fight, he was struck off the stage by that little chubby named Ling Wan in just one blow, failing to last even three moves.

It's worth mentioning that more than a year ago, during the Xuanyin Cave expedition, Gu Changsheng suffered a great setback at the hands of Yun Xiao. After which, he entered seclusion to cultivate, and it paid off as he broke through to the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm, equaled by Ye Ku from the Sky Poison Institute.

After breaking through to the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm, Gu Changsheng initially intended to repay Yun Xiao for the shame he suffered. However, upon hearing the news that Yun Xiao had effortlessly slain several Late Stage Earth Bending Realm experts by Yanji Lake, he gave up on the idea.

Unexpectedly, not only could he not provoke Yun Xiao, but he was also no match for Ling Wan, the once-bullied little fat boy in Xuanyin Hall.

Somehow, Ling Wan, who had been unknown in Xuanyin Hall and whose name was only known by the hall's geniuses because of Yun Xiao, had quietly risen to the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm.

Moreover, once that peculiar round attack technique was unleashed, Gu Changsheng was directly smacked off the ring. Had the opponent not shown mercy, he might not have even been able to remain standing here.

Even Gu Changsheng, the old number one genius of Xuanyin Hall, was defeated. Several others who had once deliberately bullied and humiliated Ling Wan couldn't help but tremble slightly.

People like Chen Zhiheng and Xu Heng, who hadn't even broken through to the Earth Bending Realm, knew that if Ling Wan were to settle scores later, they'd have to keep a low profile in Xuanyin Hall from now on.

"Why are all the people around that guy such demons?"

Gu Changsheng couldn't help but picture that lean figure in simple clothing, lightly shaking his head with a bitter smile. He knew that not only was he no match for Yun Xiao, but even Yun Xiao's companions far surpassed him in strength.

The reputation of the Medical and Poison Beauty Twins of Lianyun Mountain occasionally spread during this period. Now that Ling Wan had become so formidable, Gu Changsheng couldn't help but be astonished, for they all shared close ties with Yun Xiao.

When Gu Changsheng and others saw the graceful girl slowly walking onto the ring, they couldn't help but marvel, as her emergence was entirely unexpected.

"Hall Master, who do you think will win the final championship, Ningxiang or Ling Wan?"

From the northern seats, Vice Hall Master Lian Yuluo watched with a gleeful demeanor, turning to ask Hall Master Xue Tianao beside him, as one of the contenders was his own beloved daughter.

"Xiangxiang is my daughter, so naturally, I hope she wins. But for this match, I really can't make a definitive statement!"

Xue Tianao glanced at the figure walking towards the main stage, finally resting his gaze on Ling Wan, shaking his head slightly, causing Lian Yuluo to sigh.

The two on the main stage now were likely at the bottom of Xuanyin Hall two years ago. However, ever since that young man named Yun Xiao visited Xuanyin Hall, it was as if a new door had opened for them.

It's needless to mention Xue Ningxiang, whose Innate Pulse Cutting physique once brought her extreme suffering. But after it was completely resolved, she became even stronger than the top talents of the continent.

In just over a year, she surged from the Peak of the Spirit Vein Realm straight to the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm. Her breakthrough speed was undoubtedly the fastest on the Tenglong Continent.

Furthermore, Lian Yuluo, the chief Meridian Refining Master of Xuanyin Hall, discovered that Xue Ningxiang seemed to have awakened an unprecedented abnormal physique, which should have a connection to her Innate Pulse Cutting, critical to her swift Meridian Qi Cultivation improvement.

The speed at which Meridian Qi cultivation increased was so monstrous, and with the resources of Xuan Yin Palace, it can be said that in just over a year, Xue Ningxiang's combat power had already surpassed the established young generation, reaching a new pinnacle.

If it weren't for that little chubby called Ling Wan rising so powerfully, perhaps Xue Ningxiang would have dominated the young generation of Xuan Yin Palace.

However, as it stands, even Hall Master Xue Tianao could not predict who would win or lose, destined to be an extremely exciting championship battle.

Whether Ling Wan intentionally yielded or not, Xue Ningxiang ultimately won this Xuan Yin Palace grand competition's championship.

Watching the staggering retreat of the little chubby, her gaze suddenly turned to the northern sky, for she knew there lay a distant man she could not forget.

"Yun Xiao, the me of today, you won't look down on anymore, right?"

Murmurs came from Xue Ningxiang's mouth, as the image of a rough-clothed figure with a wooden sword floated in her mind, unable to forget the deeply impressive man.

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Tenglong Continent, Southeast.

Here at the southeastern periphery of Tenglong Continent, there lies an absolute dominant family, one of the three great families, the Xiao family.

The genius Xiao Qiming of the Xiao family had once harbored enmity with Yun Xiao at an auction in Bianlei City, resulting in both Xiao Qiming himself and that Xiao family member Xiao Baishi meeting their end at Yun Xiao's hands.

Today, the Xiao family has an unexpected guest, a girl about sixteen or seventeen, seemingly harmless, yet making the entire Xiao family feel as if facing a great enemy, even causing the current Family Head Xiao Zhenting to appear.

The front of the Xiao family's headquarters is teeming with experts, apart from Xiao Zhenting, the clan leader at the late stage of the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm, there is also the Grand Elder Xiao Changlin, who has just entered the early stage of the Floating Life Realm, along with many Earth Bending Realm experts of the Xiao family.

Facing the numerous experts of the Xiao family was only a graceful girl of sixteen or seventeen, standing alone, yet showing not a trace of fear, even displaying a bit of arrogance.

If Yun Xiao were here, he might recognize that this young girl was the Hu Ying'er he had once encountered in the Southern Domain, that kind-hearted girl with the Double Flower Pure Lotus Body.

Over two years of growth turned the once slightly childish girl into a beautiful and elegant young woman with an outstanding temperament.

Aside from her matured figure and appearance, what makes Hu Ying'er truly unforgettable is her lotus-like pure temperament, which may be attributed to the kind side of the Double Flower Pure Lotus Body, or perhaps other reasons.

Due to Yun Xiao eradicating the Yang family from Ancient Moon City before departing, the Hu family lost a major adversary, coupled with Hu Ying'er's special Double Flower Pure Lotus Body, it wasn't long before the Hu family reclaimed their dominant status in Ancient Moon City.

Unfortunately, on Tenglong Continent, a tree that stands out is sure to be destroyed by the wind. With the Hu family's resurgence, Hu Ying'er's extraordinary cultivation talent was noticed by some, primarily the Xiao family.

On one occasion, the number one genius of the Xiao family, Xiao Qihang, who was Xiao Qiming's elder brother, passed through Ancient Moon City and accidentally discovered Hu Ying'er, a gem of the highest quality, and became infatuated with dirty thoughts.

Although Xiao Qihang's intelligence was no match for his so-called genius younger brother, his strength was far above Xiao Qiming, having reached the peak of the Seeking Origin Realm.

At that time, even using her other persona, Hu Ying'er could barely hold her own against him.

Failing to obtain what he desired, Xiao Qihang, in his anger, colluded with the Xiao family branch near Ancient Moon City, ultimately slaughtering all of Hu Yuqing's clan members from the Great Elder downward, leaving only Hu Ying'er to escape miserably, causing the Hu family to suffer another tribal annihilation.

Having endured two tribal annihilations, once witnessing her parents and siblings meet untimely ends, the second time seeing her beloved second uncle die before her eyes, Hu Ying'er was almost driven to desperately fight against the Xiao family's experts.

Fortunately, Hu Ying'er retained a sliver of reason, understanding that a desperate fight would only lead to her downfall, possibly even allowing Xiao Qihang to capture her alive, suffer humiliation and live a fate worse than death.

Whether it was due to the two annihilation stimuli or not, Hu Ying'er's Double Flower Pure Lotus Physique became fully active, and over the year, her cultivation advanced rapidly, with her normal side reaching the peak of the Earth Bending Realm.

With her cultivation accomplished, the first thing Hu Ying'er thought of was revenge.

In this half year, Hu Ying'er attacked and eradicated the Xiao family branches in over a dozen cities in the Southern and Southeast territories of Tenglong Continent, leaving no survivors among those who dared to resist.