Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 1526: Facing Death Yet Still Boasting

"Kid, you won’t have such luck again!"Ma Nu, having swiped his claw past Yun Xiao’s throat, felt the blazing heat of the blood-red flames, secretly startled in his heart, yet uttered a disdainful remark.

It seemed Ma Nu, for the moment, didn’t truly believe Yun Xiao saw through his Illusionary Void Palm, perhaps due to this kid’s overpowering soul power, narrowly escaping disaster.

After all, recently, news about Yun Xiao continuously returned to the Spirit Fighting Commerce, especially his performance at the Meridian Refining Conference, causing his status in the Meridian Refining Realm to skyrocket.

Given this, Ma Nu naturally knew Yun Xiao’s soul had at least reached Heavenly Rank Low Level; with such soul power, sensing the changes in his Illusionary Void Palm by chance wasn’t impossible.

Just as Wei Duzheng and others thought, the difference between the two was indeed one Great Rank. If he couldn’t deal with this young boy, then Ma Nu truly might as well crash his head into a block of tofu.

"Sorry, my luck has always been excellent, and this time will be no exception!"

Unexpectedly, just as Ma Nu’s cold voice fell, and when Hou Tianlie and Xu Hongzhuang’s hearts sank to the bottom, a light voice echoed from that rough-clothed youth.

No one knew what trump card Yun Xiao still had under such circumstances. Even if Xu Hongzhuang had seen Yun Xiao’s heaven-defying improvements, could such a boost still work across the chasm between Lingyun Realm and Heavenly Realm?

"Ma Nu, kill him, kill him for me!"

And just as everyone was perplexed by Yun Xiao’s attitude, a shrill roar suddenly came from the sky, none other than the freshly awakened Xue Qi.

In the instant of falling into chaos, Xue Qi hadn’t anticipated her impending fate, even if she shouted for Ma Nu to save her, she held little hope.

The effect of the Soul Piercing Sword was ultimately limited, which might allow Yun Xiao to gain the upper hand or even kill the enemy in well-matched battles.

Yet once external forces intervened, the effect of the Soul Piercing quickly dissipated, as seen with Xue Qi now; after its effect vanished, she was undeniably furious and embarrassed, unable to accept the reality.

Initially, coming in full confidence to annihilate Ten Thousand Demons Mountain, intending to use this chance to draw Yun Xiao out so she could defeat this youth in a grand and fair manner, proving Shang Li’s favoritism incredibly wrong.

Unexpectedly, she was suppressed by this native youth quickly, left with no strength to retaliate, even needing Ma Nu’s aid to preserve her life.

At this moment, Xue Qi felt her face was stripped off and trampled on the ground. Her always proud yet self-doubting self found it hard to accept such reality.

Fortunately, Xue Qi wasn’t alone in this battle; she believed no one from Ten Thousand Demons Mountain could help Yun Xiao, with Ma Nu a rank higher, the kid had no chance of turning things around.

"Want to kill me? I think you should worry about yourself first!"

Hearing Xue Qi’s roar, Yun Xiao slightly tilted his head, his gaze brushing past Ma Nu standing not far ahead, his eyes carried a hint of teasing as he looked at his former sister, his tone containing an obscure meaning.

"On the brink of death, yet still so stubborn!"

This time it was Ma Nu who replied to Yun Xiao before Xue Qi, without hesitation, sending yet another illusory and real palm attack towards Yun Xiao.

"I told you, my luck has always been good!"

Once again sensing Ma Nu’s Illusionary Void Palm, Yun Xiao repeated his earlier words, leaving everyone perplexed, wondering if this kid would unleash that strange blood-red flame again.

Yet Ma Nu had already seen that blood-red flame, certainly preparing a countermeasure; those below, including Hou Tianlie and Xu Hongzhuang, didn’t hold high hopes for Yun Xiao’s repeated tricks.

"I also said, you won’t have such luck again!"

Ma Nu’s handprint struck out, his tongue sharp without conceding, repeating his previous words, some things, once seen, no longer instilled fear.

Swoosh!

However, at this moment, just as Ma Nu’s palm was just inches away from Yun Xiao, a mighty whoosh suddenly sounded from behind, its power remarkably immense.

Initially, everyone thought it was Heavenly Realm Early Stage expert Wu Zhukong, enduring his severe injuries, attempting to strike where the enemy was vulnerable, to save Yun Xiao at this critical juncture.

However, the next moment, people like Wei Duzheng and Hou Tianlie personally saw Wu Zhukong gasping heavily on the ground, having no energy left to save Yun Xiao.

"Not Wu Zhukong, then who?"

Upon realizing it wasn’t Wu Zhukong, Hou Tianlie and Great Elder Xiao Bailin exchanged a glance. In each other’s eyes, they saw not only confusion but also a trace of joy.

It was obvious that the power at this moment was directed at Ma Nu, indicating that it was definitely not an ally of Wuyan Palace or Xue Qi, but rather seemed to aid Ten Thousand Demon Mountain.

Seeing this scene, Hou Tianlie and others finally understood what Yun Xiao meant by saying "luck has always been good" earlier, clearly having sensed reinforcements had arrived, hence his fearless demeanor.

"Can’t take it head-on!"

Hou Tianlie and others below could sense the majestic aura, and as the person involved, Ma Nu naturally felt it even clearer. He immediately knew he couldn’t take the force head-on, as the consequence might be his own tendons rupturing and bones breaking leading to death.

Bang!

Ma Nu, deciding swiftly not to take Yun Xiao’s life, turned his body half a circle, his right palm gleamed a beautiful arc, then collided head-on with the force, creating a loud sound of energy waves.

Until this exchange of energy erupted, people finally saw there was an aged silhouette in the sky, appearing unbeknownst to them.

The elderly figure, after exchanging a blow with Ma Nu, only caused the latter’s figure to sway slightly, while he himself staggered back two or three steps to finally stand firm.

"Who is that?"

Seeing the old man in half-black, half-green robe with a glowing red face, younger talents from Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, including Luo Fusheng Xiao Ming and Xu Hongzhuang, felt somewhat unfamiliar.

"The President of the Meridian Refining Master Association: Lu Yanji!"

But Hou Tianlie nearby was not at all unfamiliar with the red-faced elder, and immediately declared his identity after taking a deep breath.

"It’s him?!"

Upon hearing this identity and name, newcomers like Luo Fusheng, as well as the Earth Concealing Realm elders, showed delight after an initial shock.

Because they knew, since it’s him, it certainly wouldn’t be an enemy. Seeing the previous palm exchange with Ma Nu at the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage, only retreating two or three steps, his strength seemed not much inferior to that guy.

"Damn it, how did that old fellow Lu Yanji arrive so quickly?"

Compared to the cultivators from Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, the faces of many cultivators from Spirit Fighting Commerce turned rather grim, especially President Wei Duzheng, almost growling.

Though Spirit Fighting Commerce’s attack on Ten Thousand Demon Mountain wasn’t too concealed this time, and even Xue Qi intentionally released information aiming to lure Yun Xiao to rescue Xu Hongzhuang.

Who knew Yun Xiao was brought here, and following him came Wu Zhukong, an expert already advancing to the Heavenly Realm Early Stage. Now even Lu Yanji arrived timely, making Wei Duzheng feel this attempt might be thwarted again.

If before Wei Duzheng had some confidence in Xue Qi and Ma Nu, now upon seeing Lu Yanji and sensing the aura on the latter, his assurance dwindled significantly.

Especially when Lu Yanji just appeared and clashed with Ma Nu at the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage, seemingly not much at disadvantage. This hints their strengths might not differ greatly.

Once Lu Yanji delays Ma Nu, while Wei Duzheng is held up by the Mountain Master of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain and those Heavenly Rank experts, the remaining Spirit Fighting Commerce elders wouldn’t have absolute confidence in vanquishing Ten Thousand Demon Mountain.

This time Spirit Fighting Commerce dared to provoke Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, relying heavily on Xue Qi and Ma Nu. If the top-tier experts win, Ten Thousand Demon Mountain would surely be annihilated swiftly.

Initially, things indeed went accordingly. Under Ma Nu’s dominance, even the group-like Demon Realm turtle shell was shattered forcefully, all within Wei Duzheng’s expectation.

Unexpectedly, the young man now shining brightly on Tenglong Continent reversed the situation instantly upon arrival. His defeat of Xue Qi was so formidable it even startled Wei Duzheng, the Peak expert of Lingyun Realm.

Seeing Ma Nu’s prowess, heavily injuring Wu Zhukong and about to kill Yun Xiao, another Lu Yanji emerged, making Wei Duzheng want to curse.

"How’s it? Didn’t I say my luck is good? Do you believe it now?"

Yun Xiao apparently sensed Lu Yanji’s aura long ago, hence his fearless stance. Moreover, knowing Lu Yanji is currently also a Heavenly Realm Middle Stage expert, even if not as strong as Ma Nu, wouldn’t be far off.

Upon hearing Yun Xiao’s teasing laugh and sensing the aura from the red-faced elder, Ma Nu’s face undoubtedly turned exceedingly bleak.

Including nearby Xue Qi, whose face became grim like rain upon Lu Yanji’s sudden appearance, realizing the plan was now completely out of her control.

Originally thought confronting a power from the Lower Plane would be easily manageable, then stepping on Yun Xiao would make her descent to the Lower Realm utterly flawless.

Unfortunately, some things ultimately don’t evolve as one wishes, such as the current situation.