Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 990: Step Aside or Die!

"Could it be that Bai Wushuang discovered some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in this valley and had Liu Qingchen act as a protector outside?"

A thought crossed Yun Xiao's mind, and he dismissed the idea of exploring the valley, since one must respect the order of arrival in this Refining Treasure Hall.

Since Bai Wushuang was the first to enter the valley and even stationed Liu Qingchen outside as a protector, it indicated that the treasure inside wasn't ordinary, probably reaching at least Earth Rank Advanced.

But Yun Xiao wasn't one to kill for treasure. The treasures he had obtained before were from those who tried to kill him, and he only claimed them after defeating them.

Yun Xiao was new to Lianyun Mountain and didn't want to make enemies with these geniuses from the Heavenly Hospital right at the start. Even though he wasn't afraid with his current cultivation, it's better to avoid unnecessary trouble, especially since there were more treasures in the Refining Treasure Hall.

"Still not leaving?"

Seeing Yun Xiao halt, Liu Qingchen let out a sigh of relief. What they were doing this time was too shady to be seen, so he impatiently urged again with a deep voice.

"Tch, really overbearing!"

Yun Xiao curled his lips, but he didn't act for the unknown "Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures." As he turned away, Liu Qingchen's eyes showed joy, but a sudden exclamation came from within the valley.

"Ah!"

Although the voice from the valley wasn't loud due to the distance and the valley's entrance, Yun Xiao, whose Power of Soul had reached Earth Rank Middle Level, heard it immediately.

"This voice...sounds a bit like Senior Sister Mo Qing?"

Yun Xiao pondered briefly, his face changing suddenly, as he stared at the valley entrance, thinking that his previous guess about Liu Qingchen's words might be somewhat off.

"Is Senior Sister Mo Qing in the valley?"

The thought turned in Yun Xiao's mind as he set his gaze on Liu Qingchen, his words carrying a hint of grimness. Could these deceitful people be doing something shady?

"Yun Xiao, I advise you not to meddle, lest you lose your life in this Refining Treasure Hall!"

Hearing Yun Xiao's question, Liu Qingchen knew that the earlier scream had ruined things, but he didn't answer directly and instead threatened, making Yun Xiao more aware that whatever happened inside the valley was likely detrimental to Mo Qing.

"Get out of the way!"

Mo Qing was one of Yun Xiao's few friends. Knowing she was in danger inside the valley and likely fell into a trap set by Liu Qingchen and Bai Wushuang, he became anxious. His voice fell deeply as he stepped towards Liu Qingchen.

"Ignorant boy, if you dare take another step, don't blame me for being rude!"

To a new disciple like Yun Xiao at Lianyun Mountain, Liu Qingchen wouldn't care. Even though Yun Xiao seemed to have just broken through to the Seeking Origin Realm Middle Stage, he was genuinely a talent in the Seeking Origin Realm Late Stage at Lianyun Mountain.

Lianyun Mountain was one of the four top forces on the Tenglong Continent, and a peculiar entity among them. In battles of the same level, few could match Liu Qingchen.

Even if Yun Xiao had an outstanding performance in the disciple selection, it only pertained to Meridian Refining Technique; Liu Qingchen never thought this rough-clad boy could stir up much trouble in vein energy combat power.

"Move, or die!"

Thinking of the desperate exclamation from Mo Qing in the valley, Yun Xiao had no mind for verbal sparring with Liu Qingchen. With simple three words, the powerful Meridian Qi of the Seeking Origin Realm Middle Stage surged from him. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Since you are so stubborn, I'll have to oblige you!"

Liu Qingchen seemed enraged by Yun Xiao's cold words. As the second genius in the Heavenly Hospital, he only feared Bai Wushuang within Lianyun Mountain. Who was Yun Xiao to speak so arrogantly?

A talent in the Seeking Origin Realm Late Stage from the Heavenly Hospital was indeed formidable. Liu Qingchen's hands moved, veins of Meridian Qi surged from him, forming a massive Meridian Qi Sword in front of him.

Liu Qingchen believed that with his cultivation in the Seeking Origin Realm Late Stage, Yun Xiao would fall with one strike. Killing Yun Xiao under the guise of treasure-seeking in the Refining Treasure Hall would go unremarked.

After all, the Refining Treasure Hall was full of dangers, not only with powerful Vein Demons guarding various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, but also with lethal poisons like those Mo Qing encountered. Killing Yun Xiao and making it seem like a Vein Demon attack would not be challenging.

But unfortunately, the second genius of the Heavenly Hospital, Liu Qingchen, faced an extraordinary demon who played by no conventional rules this time.

If it were a few days ago, perhaps Yun Xiao might have needed some techniques against Liu Qingchen, but now, having broken through to the Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage, it might not be so difficult.

"Meridian Qi Sword, huh?"

Seeing Liu Qingchen's massive Meridian Qi Sword thrust towards him, a playful glint flashed in Yun Xiao's eyes unknown to others. Then, he too moved his hands, and seven Meridian Qi Swords suddenly formed before him.

This was naturally a powerful Meridian Technique that Yun Xiao hadn't used for a long time. It once shone brightly in the Jade Pot Sect, but after acquiring stronger techniques later, he shelved this Meridian Technique.

At this moment, seeing Liu Qingchen using this Meridian Qi Sword, an idea flashed in Yun Xiao's mind, and he also used this Meridian Qi Sword Technique. However, the hidden aura on it led Liu Qingchen's eyes to flash with a cold smile.

"A bumpkin from the Hidden Dragon Continent, how high can the grade of this Meridian Technique be?"

This was Liu Qingchen's true thought. He had long known that Yun Xiao, like Mo Qing, was from the Hidden Dragon Continent, and this kid had only been at Lianyun Mountain for a few days. He probably didn't even know where the door of the Skill Hall opened.

In fact, within the space of the Refining Treasure Hall, there were some powerful Meridian Techniques. But Liu Qingchen wouldn't believe that Yun Xiao could find a strong Sword Meridian Technique and master it so skillfully in such a short time.

For Meridian Techniques, one must constantly practice and explore to unleash their true power. Some strong Meridian Techniques even require years of continuous use to achieve optimal results.

Therefore, watching Yun Xiao gracefully summon these seven Meridian Qi Swords, Liu Qingchen naturally assumed they were ordinary techniques learned from the Hidden Dragon Continent, and whether they even reached Earth Rank Low Level was still debatable.

Clang! Clang! Clang!...

Yet, the next moment, Liu Qingchen's expression changed because he had assumed that his own Meridian Qi Giant Sword could easily shatter the other's Meridian Qi Sword, but after repeatedly colliding against Yun Xiao's swords, it seemed unable to withstand and slowly retreated backward.

Such a scene naturally surprised Liu Qingchen. You know, his Meridian Technique had reached Earth Rank Middle Level. If it wasn't a match for the other's Meridian Qi Sword, there was only one possibility—that the other's technique grade was higher than his Earth Rank Middle Level.

"Could it be an Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Technique?"

With a change in color, Liu Qingchen thought of a possibility and inhaled sharply. Such a level of technique, even he hadn't practiced many, after all, there are risks in cultivating Meridian Techniques across levels.

This rough-clothed boy from the Hidden Dragon Continent had heaven-defyingly practiced a Meridian Technique suspected to be Earth Rank Advanced, leaving Liu Qingchen with a sense of things slipping out of control.

Crack!

At a certain moment, Liu Qingchen's eyes widened as he saw another Meridian Qi Sword hit his Meridian Qi Giant Sword, causing it to show a noticeable crack.

Clang clang clang...

Just as Liu Qingchen intended to think of some method to respond, Yun Xiao's face showed a sneer, his hand seals suddenly quickened, and instantly the speed of those Meridian Qi Swords increased several times.

The sound of beans popping rang out, and before Liu Qingchen could respond, the Meridian Qi Giant Sword shattered from the relentless assault of the seven Meridian Qi Small Swords.

Whoosh... Whoosh...

As energy rampaged, Liu Qingchen no longer cared why his Meridian Qi Giant Sword was so easily shattered. Through the rampant energy, he horrifically saw the seven Meridian Qi Swords speeding towards his position.

Having seen the power of the Meridian Qi Swords just now, Liu Qingchen knew that if his body were hit by those seven swords, there might instantly be seven transparent holes. A human body, after all, can't compare to real weapons.

Even though the shattered Meridian Qi Giant Sword wasn't a real weapon, Liu Qingchen didn't dare to take the hit directly. In the nick of time, he managed to evade the seven Meridian Qi Swords.

Swish!

As Liu Qingchen dodged sideways, he immediately felt the wind rushing at his previous spot, seemingly a gray figure darting into the valley, making his face extremely grim.

Liu Qingchen was guarding here as Bai Wushuang's protector, and now he let a kid at Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage break through easily. If it ruins Senior Brother Wushuang's matters, he might even incur his wrath.

In the brief flash of combat, Liu Qingchen didn't realize the gap between himself and Yun Xiao. He only thought he was too careless, hence the minor setback under that suspected Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Qi Sword.

If there were another chance, that kid definitely couldn't break through himself so easily.