Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1240: Courting Death!

"Oh, how come I've been delayed for just a moment, and you're already fighting amongst yourselves?"

Amidst the tense atmosphere in the field, a mocking voice with a faint smile suddenly sounded from the East City Gate, its youthful tone instantly revealing the identity of the newcomer to Wu Tong, Jun Tieshu, and the others.

When Leng Buyan also looked up, he immediately saw a rough-clad young figure walking slowly into the city, carrying an inconspicuous Black Wood Sword on his back—a distinctive feature.

"Hmm? It's him?!"

At the first glance of the rough-clad young man, Leng Buyan's heart skipped a beat. The scene from a year ago by Yanji Lake surged through his mind like a tide, unable to be shaken off.

Because that rough-clad young man carrying a wooden sword was Yun Xiao, who had almost directly killed Leng Buyan in the past.

If not for some special means, Leng Buyan might have ended up like Zhang Daohe and those Wuyan Palace elites, dying tragically at Yun Xiao's hands.

Earlier, in the information Song Feng gathered, Yun Xiao's name was absent, only mentioning the aid from Gushan City, which Leng Buyan never expected to be the bone-deep hatred-inducing youth Yun Xiao.

However, the present Leng Buyan, upon seeing Yun Xiao again, would not feel much fear. After all, compared to a year ago, he had already broken through to the Peak of Earth Bending Realm, considered a top-tier powerhouse in the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield and across the Tenglong Continent.

After reaching this realm, progressing a small realm is extremely difficult; many are stuck in the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm for several years or even decades, and this is not uncommon or surprising.

In the past year, Yun Xiao's reputation has faded, almost forgotten by the major forces on the continent, this once dazzling young genius.

Moreover, in Leng Buyan's mind, Song Feng just provided him with information that such feats are impossible for someone barely twenty years old.

A Ninth Rank Advanced Strange Spirit Leader, let alone three of them, how could this boy, who was only at the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm a year ago, have grown to such a high degree in just a year?

"Lord Yun Xiao, you've come at the right time. This old coward Leng Buyan tried to flee earlier when the situation was critical, and now that we've secured victory, he wants to reap the rewards. It's utterly despicable!"

Seeing the rough-clad youth, Xuan Zhao seemed to have found an immense savior, having previously feared nothing in front of Leng Buyan, now sounded like a child hurt by injustice, complaining to Yun Xiao.

"Xuan Zhao is right; we'd rather serve Lord Yun Xiao than follow the coward who fears death!"

Yun Xiao's arrival not only brought rescue to Xuan Zhao but also emboldened others, as they witnessed firsthand how he slew the three Strange Spirit Leaders. A mere Leng Buyan, what could he possibly be?

Unfortunately, these undeniable feats were unknown to Leng Buyan and the Wuyan Palace elders. They assumed it was a renowned continental figure who appeared and killed the Strange Spirit Leaders, never acknowledging that the youth before them accomplished such a feat.

Due to his failure to recognize talent, Leng Buyan harbored deep-seated hatred for Yun Xiao from their past conflict by Yanji Lake, and with orders from Wuyan Palace Master Wu Zhukong, he appeared somewhat thrilled at this moment.

Considering all of Wuyan Palace knew that the four Wuyan Cloth Fragments were once obtained by Yun Xiao, and at Yanji Lake's Water Palace, Yun Xiao seemingly reaped the greatest benefits, the Supreme Treasure originally belonging to Wuyan Palace likely fell into this rough-clad youth's hands.

For Leng Buyan, this was truly a case of finding something effortlessly after a prolonged search!

At this moment, he was contemplating whether he could capture or kill Yun Xiao to acquire Wuyan Palace's Supreme Treasure, ensuring his elevation within the elder hierarchy.

Fueled by hatred and greed, Leng Buyan seemed to forget Yun Xiao's past prowess, merely aware that he was now a Peak of Earth Bending Realm powerhouse and this young boy could not possibly be his opponent.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Listening to Xuan Zhao and another strong figure's account, Yun Xiao narrowed his eyes, then turned his gaze to the familiar elder from Wuyan Palace, his expression darkening.

"What do you think you are, a brat who hasn't matured yet, daring to meddle in the affairs of Wuyan Palace?"

Before Leng Buyan could speak, Song Feng, newly appointed as the Seventh Elder, couldn't hold back his stern reprimand, having likely recognized the youth as the one who killed Zhang Daohe.

Song Feng was promoted to Wuyan Palace's Seventh Elder after Zhang Daohe's death, in a way, he ought to thank Yun Xiao for removing the roadblock in his path of promotion.

Yet, Song Feng had never met Yun Xiao. In his view, Zhang Daohe was simply careless, thus killed by an immature boy; had it been him, the result would undoubtedly be different.

Having just assumed the role of Wuyan Palace's Seventh Elder, Song Feng was eager to establish his authority by taking down the boy who killed the former Seventh Elder Zhang Daohe, solidifying his new position.

"The Slaughter Spirit Battlefield doesn't need cowards who fear death. Get out of Lishui City!"

Song Feng's rude words had wiped out Yun Xiao's last bit of patience. Even the three great Strange Spirit leaders of the Ninth Rank Advanced were aggressively killed; what was this mere Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm human cultivator?

"Seeking your own death!"

Suddenly scolded by Yun Xiao, Song Feng felt as if his old face was slapped with a resounding echo. With a loud shout, he unleashed a wave of dense Meridian Qi imbued with the Fire Attribute.

Whoosh...

Song Feng attacked with lightning speed, rushing towards Yun Xiao with the same fury as he had against Xuan Zhao earlier. However, he didn't see the sneering smiles of schadenfreude on the faces of many Lishui City cultivators as they guessed his move.

They must be joking. Who was that rough-clothed youth? He was a fierce person who had killed the three Strange Spirit leaders in a row. What chance did Song Feng, a mere Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm cultivator, have against Yun Xiao?

Especially Xuan Zhao, who had just been injured by Song Feng. Now, he felt a rush of satisfaction at the impending revenge, as he clearly knew Song Feng was about to meet his doom.

In the minds of Song Feng and even Leng Buyan, the Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace believed his move would make that boy unable to handle it. In Leng Buyan's view, Yun Xiao might not even have the time to activate the Ancestor Vein Power.

Back then, by Yanji Lake, Yun Xiao had to activate the Ancestor Vein Power to defeat several Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm experts, and Leng Buyan had seen this clearly.

Now, Leng Buyan did not speak up; he also wanted to see how much the boy had grown over this year, whether he was standing still or had reached another level.

Bam!

However, the next moment, all the Elders of Wuyan Palace, including Leng Buyan, almost popped their eyes out of their sockets because just as Song Feng was about to strike Yun Xiao, the latter only slowly extended a foot.

This foot, seemingly slow, was actually faster, lightly kicking Song Feng's chest.

But the Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace at the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm flew out like a kite with a broken string, straight for more than ten feet, spewing blood in the air.

"Pfft!"

Crimson blood spurted from Song Feng's mouth, mixed with some organ fragments, clearly indicating he would not survive. The gradually weakening aura made everyone present silent.

For someone whose move was a deadly strike, Yun Xiao had no sympathy at all, especially knowing that after the Yanji Lake trip, he and Wuyan Palace were mortal enemies, so he didn't mind one more grudge.

In contrast, the Lishui City cultivators who had seen Yun Xiao kill the three great Strange Spirit leaders were not too surprised; this had matched their expected outcome.

However, this scene caused a massive wave in the hearts of Leng Buyan and the other Wuyan Palace elders. This was an outcome they had never expected.

Even though Leng Buyan had regarded Yun Xiao highly, knowing the young man could kill a Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm cultivator, the prerequisite was activating that terrifying Ancestor Vein Power.

But now, with just a simple kick, Song Feng of the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm was literally kicked to death. Such strength and terror made Leng Buyan shiver involuntarily.

Whizz!

Yun Xiao had no other thoughts. Since he had already made a move, today, every member of Wuyan Palace here must be dealt with. There must not be any escapees. This was not about neglecting the bigger picture; these people had brought it upon themselves.

"Last time at Yanji Lake, I let you get away. I didn't expect you wouldn't repent. Don't blame me for what's to come!"

As his form flitted to Leng Buyan's side, Yun Xiao looked at this old opponent of Wuyan Palace with disdain, for such an opponent was no longer worth his attention.

If a year ago at Yanji Lake, Yun Xiao still needed to use many methods to deal with Leng Buyan, now, even if the latter had broken through to the Peak of Earth Bending Realm, Yun Xiao could achieve a one-hit kill.

"Wait, this is a misunderstanding!"

From the moment Song Feng died, Leng Buyan sensed Yun Xiao's true cultivation, which was at the same level as his, the Peak of Earth Bending Realm. Thus, he decisively changed his plan.

Once at the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm, Leng Buyan was no match for the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm Yun Xiao. Now that they were on the same level, he believed that even with all his means, he might not escape his deadly hands.

The position of power in Lishui City was certainly tempting, but one must have life first to enjoy it. With his life in the hands of another, Leng Buyan understood he had to make the right choice; a real man must know when to yield.