Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Because both of them had already broken through to the Meridian Rushing Realm, although only within this past year, it represented a different level in cultivation. Even if Guan Tong was half a step into the Meridian Rushing Realm, there was no comparison between them.

Thus, with over two months left until the competition, Guan Tong had forcefully entered seclusion to attempt achieving the Meridian Rushing Realm, but unexpectedly, just as he found a slight opportunity, he was forcibly interrupted by his brother, Guan Hu. How could he possibly be happy about it?

If it weren’t for his own brother interrupting him, Guan Tong might have slapped someone to death, but hearing Guan Hu mention Xuan Zhi, his anger was instantly subdued.

No matter how well Guan Tong mixes in the Jade Pot Sect, his background, the Guan Family, is an affiliated family of the Xuanyue Royal Family, and these family descendants can only obey the royalty, these noble heirs.

Moreover, with the Guan brothers entering the Jade Pot Sect upon the instructions of Xuan Zhi, now that their master has been bullied, if Guan Tong continues to ignore this while focusing on seclusion, that would truly be a terrible situation.

Thus, abandoning even the opportunity to reach the Meridian Rushing Realm, Guan Tong hastily arrived at the Task Hall after receiving news from Xuan Zhi on the morning of the second day.

At this time, Guan Tong’s raging fury naturally couldn’t be vented towards Xuan Zhi, especially in such a public setting. He also wouldn’t be too affectionate in his words towards Xuan Zhi.

Seeing Guan Tong enter, a hint of joy appeared on Xuan Zhi’s face, while next to him, Guan Hu had already given a meaningful look towards his older brother. His gaze landed on a lone, skinny figure standing in a corner.

Receiving the signal from his brother, Guan Tong immediately knew that the youth standing to the right of the task wall who had caused him to miss his breakthrough opportunity was Yun Xiao, so he strode directly towards him.

To be honest, having his breakthrough interrupted, Guan Tong couldn’t help but harbor some resentment towards Xuan Zhi. However, how could he dare to say more to the Third Prince of the Empire; hence, all his hatred was now directed at Yun Xiao.

”Are you Yun Xiao?”

Approaching, Guan Tong, with a slanted eye, asked such a sentence, causing some of the Outer Disciples in the vicinity to take pleasure in Yun Xiao’s misfortune, thinking to themselves that this prominent youngster seems to have some grudge with Guan Tong.

Perhaps only Tan Yun and Ling Wan knew about the grudge between Yun Xiao and the Guan brothers because everything stems from Xuan Zhi, and the incident that occurred inside the Jade Pot Cave isn’t widely known.

”Tsk tsk, Yun Xiao sure knows how to stir trouble!”

Those unaware of the details like Zhao Ningshu or Cao Luo had even greater pleasure in their eyes. Now, as they dare not trouble Yun Xiao themselves, seeing the third-ranked on the Mortal List, Guan Tong making a move, they presumed Yun Xiao couldn’t withstand him.

Yun Xiao, recognizing Guan Tong’s identity, knew well that this man had no goodwill towards him. Thus, he was not about to be polite, merely nodding slightly before turning away.

Seeing his own question being ignored by a mere youth at the early stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm, Guan Tong’s anger became quite significant. Originally frustrated by the interrupted seclusion, new grievances piled atop old, and he exploded instantly.

”Kid, I’m talking to you, didn’t you hear?”

Guan Tong moved incredibly fast, and in a flash, he had positioned himself between Yun Xiao and the task wall. His body subtly emitted a strong aura.

Of course, since Guan Tong hadn’t reached the Meridian Rushing Realm, he couldn’t externalize his Meridian Qi. His aura was merely formidable and could not hurt Yun Xiao even in the slightest. For such an aura, Yun Xiao didn’t care much at all.

”Sorry, I need to accept a task, please move aside!”

Yun Xiao’s expression was calm as water, seemingly unthreatened by Guan Tong’s aura, who was half-stepping into the Meridian Rushing Realm. This scene shifted the mindset of the other Outer Disciples watching.

Initially, everyone thought Yun Xiao was just making a spectacle, but seeing him facing a genius ranked third on the Mortal List with equanimity at least showcased a courage none there possessed.