Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Earth Vein Desolation, heed my command, Condense!"

A deep shout came from Yun Xiao's mouth, and those Cultivators who had witnessed the final battle of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference found his shout somewhat familiar.

At this moment, what Yun Xiao was using was naturally the Earth-rank Meridian Technique "Earth Devouring Ball", which he had used initially to force Jin Wuli to reveal his true Strange Spirit form.

Now, Yun Xiao was using the Earth Devouring technique again, not because the Flying Flower Empress was a Strange Spirit, but to neutralize those Meridian Qi Flying Flowers, aiming for victory over the enemy.

Initially, when Yun Xiao used the Earth Devouring Ball in the Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm, it was only capable of devouring the radiance of the Golden Blade transformed from Jin Wuli. But now, his mastery of this Meridian Technique had undoubtedly reached a much higher realm.

Although Yun Xiao, at the Peak of the Spirit Vein Realm, could not cultivate this Earth-rank Meridian Technique to a perfect realm, compared to other cultivators of the Hidden Dragon Continent, this Earth Devouring Ball passed down from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud wielded unimaginable power.

Huff… Huff… Huff…

Amidst the continuous rotation of the Earth Devouring Ball, streaks of Earth Power were summoned forth. Then, those countless Flying Flowers scattered, leaving only some Frost-coated Silver Needles.

"Damn it, how can this kid at the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm use such a powerful Meridian Technique?"

Ye Luochen, who had always been confident, finally turned gloomy when she sensed her Meridian Qi Flying Flowers gradually disappearing, even cursing softly.

The so-called Thousand Illusion Flying Flower Needle is actually an Array made of Meridian Qi combined with Silver Needles, once deployed by the Flying Flower Empress who carries the Flying Flower Royal Bloodline. There are not many on the Hidden Dragon Continent who can withstand it.

Especially when this Meridian Technique is used against low-rank Cultivators, it is invariably successful, because the combination of Meridian Qi Flying Flowers and Silver Needles is indeed hard to predict, easily catching one off-guard.

But unfortunately, Ye Luochen encountered Yun Xiao, a monstrous talent. Not only was the Lotus Armor's defensive power incredibly strong, but the currently used Earth Devouring Ball had completely devoured the Meridian Qi Flying Flowers.

Although Ye Luochen could still control those Silver Needles to attack Yun Xiao, with the Meridian Qi Flying Flowers broken, she truly had no confidence about injuring Yun Xiao any longer.

Ding Ding Ding!

However, just as Ye Luochen's thoughts were turning, a series of crisp sounds suddenly entered her ears, and when she turned her head to look, her face grew even uglier.

At that moment, Yun Xiao finally drew the Dragon Taming Sword strapped on his back. It appeared to be just a Wooden Sword, but when blocking those Silver Needles, it was tougher than refined steel, deflecting them one by one without causing him any harm.

With the Dragon Taming Sword in hand, Yun Xiao felt increasingly spirited, after all, it was an Ancient Divine Artifact. Using it to block Silver Needles deployed by Earth-rank Cultivators was indeed overkill.

However, Yun Xiao didn't want to expend too much Meridian Qi. Weapon against weapon, why not, and while the Dragon Taming Sword danced in his hand, those Silver Needles had already been kept at bay.

Moreover, seizing this opportunity, Yun Xiao slowly moved closer to Ye Luochen. In no time, before almost all the Silver Needles were deflected away, he was already less than a few feet away from the Flying Flower Empress.

Swoosh!

Yun Xiao wasn't one to just suffer blows without retaliating. Although his Meridian Qi Cultivation might be slightly inferior to Ye Luochen's, regarding close combat, it remained to be seen whose game it was.

Taking advantage of the authority of the Dragon Taming Sword to close the distance, Yun Xiao managed this effortlessly. At this moment, those flying Silver Needles around Ye Luochen were utterly useless.

Ding Ding!

Ye Luochen held a Silver Needle in one hand, yet merely upon touching the blade of the Dragon Taming Sword, it snapped into four pieces instantly, forcing her to swiftly retreat with a slight change in her expression.

However, like a clinging parasite, Yun Xiao didn't give her a chance to distance herself, and with the incredibly sharp Dragon Taming Sword in his hand, he soon had the Flying Flower Empress in a flurry after a few moves.

In fact, with the Dragon Taming Sword in hand, Yun Xiao was only wildly slashing around. Even with this Divine Weapon, he possessed no compatible Meridian Technique.

Or maybe the Sword Techniques Yun Xiao knew from his past life were too high-leveled, and his current self simply couldn't perform them, so he could only opt for this straightforward method of attack.

This alone already rendered Ye Luochen quite in a bind. It wasn't that Yun Xiao's moves were exceptionally sophisticated, but the Wooden Sword was too sharp, she dared not let any part of her body come into contact with this unassuming Wooden Sword.

Even the unpredictable thrust-stabs and wild chops by Yun Xiao left Ye Luochen completely clueless about where the next sword stroke would come from or where it would land.

After a dozen moves, Ye Luochen was already sweating profusely. Perhaps since she became the Empress of the Flying Flower Empire, she had never experienced such frustration.

The Flying Flower Empire is extremely powerful, and Ye Luochen is a formidable Earth Rank Third Realm expert, so the kings of neighboring countries always treat her with great respect and never dare to offend her.

However, this time during the quest to annihilate Xuanyue Empire by the Eight Great Empires, everyone thought nothing unexpected would happen. Yet, unexpectedly, the situation drastically changed with the arrival of a rough-clothed young man named Yun Xiao.

At this moment, Ye Luochen started to suspect whether Yun Xiao had resolved other dire situations before rushing to the West Gate. If that was indeed the case, then the tide had truly turned.

"It seems Yun Xiao indeed did not deceive us!"

Above the West Gate of Xuanyue Imperial City, the Great Elder Lu Zhan stroked his beard, his voice filled with a hint of astonishment, a touch of emotion, and a bit of unmistakable joy.

If previously people doubted Yun Xiao's claim that he could handle Nie Wencang, an Earth Rank Third Realm expert, alone, now that they saw Yun Xiao overpowering the Flying Flower Empress, their doubts evaporated.

Even though Nie Wencang is also an expert in the Early Stage of Qi Seeking Realm, seeing the might of the Flying Flower Empress convinced them that the Lingtian Emperor could not possibly be stronger than Ye Luochen.

Moreover, Yun Xiao was currently forcing Ye Luochen into a desperate situation using only the Dragon Taming Sword. If he were to utilize all his techniques, such as activating the power of four Ancestor Veins, wouldn't he be even more overwhelmingly powerful?

"Xuanyue Empire is saved!"

Below the city wall, the Sect Leader of Luoyi Sect, Jia Yi, also shone with brilliance in her eyes. A situation that was utterly hopeless, a national crisis with no means of salvation, was incredibly reversed by a young man who was only seventeen or eighteen years old.

In contrast, the soldiers and cultivators of the Flying Flower and Youlong Empires glanced at each other, somewhat at a loss, because they had never contemplated such a scenario.

Even after witnessing Yun Xiao powerfully slaying Wei Wuji, the king of Youlong Empire, they had never believed this youngster could actually match the Earth Rank Third Realm Flying Flower Empress.

For that was the lofty Earth Rank Third Realm, the very pinnacle of existence in the Hidden Dragon Continent, and such a formidable force was now struggling helplessly in the hands of a young man at the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm, even seemingly at a disadvantage. How could the cultivators from the two empires accept this?

Regardless of their acceptance, the truth held firm. Under the sharp edge of the Dragon Taming Sword, Yun Xiao fought fearlessly, his strikes – vertical, horizontal, and diagonal – were unpredictable and ingenious, exemplifying "the formless defeating the formed," forcing Ye Luochen into an absolute predicament.

"This youngster is peculiar, it seems I need to find someone to match his strength!"

As Ye Luochen became increasingly alarmed during the fight, a thought crossed her mind, and at once she sensed the experts from the two empires behind her. However, sensing them only drew a trace of disappointment across her face.

Because at this moment, the Flying Flower Empress realized that cultivators who were only at the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm would hardly be a match for Yun Xiao with one sword strike, and would likely only add to the body count.

Ye Luochen knew that to deal with this terrifying young man, she at least needed another Earth Rank Third Realm expert like herself. And outside the West Gate of the imperial city, no such expert existed.

"Young man, if you are brave enough, then come and face me!"

With this thought in her heart, Ye Luochen no longer wanted to entangle with Yun Xiao. Hearing her sharp shout, her entire figure seemed to be enveloped in a special aura.

Swish, swish, swish...

Countless Meridian Qi blossoms spun out from Ye Luochen, enveloping her entire figure, making her almost invisible.

Yun Xiao, however, didn't entertain as many thoughts. Seeing him wield the Dragon Taming Sword in a horizontal slice, but immediately felt a lightness in his hand as the wooden sword passed through the blooms without cutting through a human body.

Swoosh!

Simultaneously, atop the West Gate of the Imperial City, numerous flying blooms suddenly appeared, revealing none other than the Flying Flower Empress herself.

And the next moment