Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Relative to the acupoints on the arms, those on the back are far more crucial; if Yun Xiao manages to execute the Fuxue Technique accurately, I’m afraid Xuan Zhi would lose his combat capabilities in an instant, rendered completely numb and sore.

Many spectators harbor a peculiar anticipation upon witnessing this moment; they knew Zhao Ningshu had just suffered greatly from such a misfortune, resulting in a total collapse. Could it be that the Third Prince of the Xuanyue Empire will follow in Zhao Ningshu’s footsteps?

The truth demonstrates that, be it Meridian Qi Cultivation or reflex speed, Xuan Zhi is not comparable to Zhao Ningshu. Perhaps this is the disparity in cultivation resources, or maybe Xuan Zhi’s Power of Soul is ultimately much stronger than that of Zhao Ningshu.

However, as Yun Xiao’s right hand index and middle fingers were about to touch Xuan Zhi’s back, the Third Prince shifted his entire body several feet to the left with remarkable agility, causing Yun Xiao’s Fuxue strike to miss instantly.

”The mere Fuxue Technique, what can it do to me?” It must be said, the Third Prince of the Xuanyue Empire is indeed far more knowledgeable; a technique like Fuxue that ordinary families might never have heard of, he recognized at a glance, along with a hint of disdain in his tone.

In reality, Xuan Zhi was sweating bullets internally; precisely because he understood the fierceness of the Fuxue Technique did he realize that if he had been struck by Yun Xiao, he might have instantly fallen into a numb state, giving his opponent a chance.

Even with Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi Cultivation, hitting an acupoint might not necessarily break Xuan Zhi’s defense. But as the esteemed Third Prince, how could he afford to be punched and swell up like Zhao Ningshu? Where would he put his face?

Xuan Zhi, who originally looked down on Yun Xiao, after exchanging rapid blows, has put away some of his arrogance. Although this boy is only at the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm, those tactics are indeed unpredictable.

Xuan Zhi will never forget the day in Medicine Valley when a patch of skin and flesh was burned off his left arm—an experience that will haunt him for a lifetime.

It seems Yun Xiao is aware that Xuan Zhi has his guards up against the Ancestral Vein Fire; he didn’t unfold his strongest measure at the start, knowing that invoking the Ancestral Vein Fire consumes a great deal of Meridian Qi.

Yun Xiao doesn’t lose heart after missing his strike. If the Third Prince in the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage could be dealt with so easily, then the Xuanyue Royal Family wouldn’t have dominated the Xuanyue Empire for a thousand years.

But as Yun Xiao readies himself to change tactics and attack anew, he realizes that his right arm, still not retracted, is somewhat immobile.

Xuan Zhi, who had just broken out in a cold sweat, hadn’t been idling; as he moved several feet to the side, his left hand swung out in tandem, grabbing hold of Yun Xiao’s right wrist with precision. It must be said, the Third Prince’s reaction was extraordinarily quick.

Yun Xiao has numerous tactics, many of which are rarely seen strong techniques on the Hidden Dragon Continent, but Meridian Qi Cultivation has always been his weakness.

Regardless, Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi Cultivation is two minor realms below Xuan Zhi, and there’s a huge chasm of a Great Rank between them. Thus, he always avoids direct confrontations of Meridian Qi with stronger opponents and would rather use cunning moves.

However, Xuan Zhi’s reaction and maneuver were beyond what Yun Xiao anticipated. The Third Prince from the Royal Family changed his tactics rapidly, transforming defense into attack in an instant. Such finesse does indeed surpass Zhao Ningshu and Cao Luo by more than just a little.

”Not good!” With his right wrist trapped by Xuan Zhi, Yun Xiao just started to feel alarmed when he saw a familiar pale-white glow flash before his eyes, aimed straight at his right arm.

Back in Medicine Valley, that very glint of pale-white light had snatched away the Purple Energy Flower Lotus right before his eyes, so he immediately realized it was Xuan Zhi’s peculiar weapon—a very sharp one at that.

Yun Xiao is not wrong in his guess; Xuan Zhi is ruthless and never hesitates. After his flesh was seared by Yun Xiao’s Meridian Fire and he was forced to slice off a piece of his skin, he now plans to make up for his own loss with Yun Xiao’s right arm.