Chapter 1861: Three Yin Sha

In the minds of these onlookers, a talented cultivator from the Lu Family at the early stage of Hua Xuan Realm, taking the initiative to deal with a half-step Holy Rank opponent, especially one who is only at the third transition half-step Holy Rank, would absolutely crush him easily to victory, wouldn’t it?

But who would have thought that when their palms collided, it was instead the Lu Family’s Third Young Master, Lu Zhanbai, who couldn’t maintain his footing and retreated three steps, only then stabilizing himself, shocking everyone present.

Naturally, for a genius of the Ye Family at the early stage of Hua Xuan Realm, to take the first strike and then be forced back three steps by that white-clothed youth, how unbelievable is that!

"Could we all have underestimated him? Is that guy not actually at the half-step Holy Rank?"

One cultivator at the late stage of Heavenly Realm exclaimed in shock, the words from his mouth resonating with many, although a few meridian refining masters with strong power of soul didn’t entirely agree with that assertion.

"If he isn’t hiding his power, there’s only one possibility left!"

A meridian refining master whose power of soul had reached Heavenly Rank Advanced, after closely sensing Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi aura, spoke in a deep voice. Although he didn’t reveal the only possibility, it made several people thoughtful.

Indeed, this Heavenly Rank Advanced meridian refining master was correct. At this moment, Yun Xiao’s capacity to throw back Lu Zhanbai, a cultivator of the early stage of Hua Xuan Realm, did not rely on the Meridian Qi cultivation typical of a half-step Holy Rank, but rather on his physical strength, which far exceeded that of ordinary half-step Holy Rank human experts.

Once Yun Xiao had advanced his Meridian Qi cultivation to the half-step Holy Rank level, his physical strength had long rivaled, if not surpassed, that of some Holy Demon level experts at the early stage of Hua Xuan Realm.

Physical strength had always been Yun Xiao’s foundation for battling across levels or realms, while Lu Zhanbai was unaware of the background of this young man before him. Without exerting his full strength, he was repelled three steps by the prepared Yun Xiao; it was already a testament to his distinguished cultivation.

Yet, how could Lu Zhanbai possibly come to terms with such a result? After retreating three steps, he seemed to perceive mocking gazes all around. Even if these gazes weren’t necessarily taunting him, that was his emotional state.

Originally believing that with a simple strike he could take this youngster’s life, or at the very least severely wound him, who knew the outcome would be as it is now.

Rather than finishing off the white-clothed young fellow, he ended up embarrassing himself in public. How would Lu Zhanbai save face amid all the crowd here?

Over yonder, not far away, Gu Zhixuan’s face turned a pale shade. He felt a tinge of relief in his heart, inwardly glad that he didn’t impulsively step in three days ago, for the consequences might have been unpredictable otherwise.

Because Gu Zhixuan realized he simply couldn’t withstand the palm Lu Zhanbai just wielded, considering it was a strike from an early stage Hua Xuan Realm expert, landing it on someone like himself, a half-step Holy Rank prodigy, would have left him with more than just injuries.

"After this, Lu Zhanbai probably won’t let it go easily, will he?"

After the brief shock, deep within Gu Zhixuan lay a sinister sense of satisfaction from the unfolding plan. He clearly understood the immense pride encapsulating the hearts of such talents from the Lu Family; having suffered such a huge loss, how could they simply swallow it?

Although Yun Xiao countered with a palm, forcing Lu Zhanbai back three steps, Gu Zhixuan had reasons to believe a half-step Holy Rank youth simply couldn’t be Lu Zhanbai’s match.

Previously, the youth merely caught Lu Zhanbai off-guard. Once this Lu Family genius seriously focused and acted, the final outcome couldn’t be disputed—the fall of the white-clothed youth.

"Kid, you’ve angered me, the consequences will be severe!"

Emotionally turbulent, Lu Zhanbai finally suppressed the hostility threatening to erupt, and his deep voice resonated, chilling many to the bone, as though they could hear the undisguised killing intent within.

When had Lu Zhanbai ever suffered such humiliation, and in front of a large crowd, no less? He believed if he couldn’t reclaim this session today, even the Lu Family might face disdain.

"What you wanted to say, happens to mirror what I wanted to express!"

Yun Xiao wasn’t in the best mood either, disrupted at such a crucial stage of break-through could hardly be free from resentment.

The Third Young Master of Lu Family had voluntarily stepped into his path. Not snatching his life would be unjustified by any measure.

As for letting Gu Zhixuan from the Wansu Sect go, Yun Xiao wouldn’t mind, but as for the Lu Family folks, he naturally harbored a latent aversion and wouldn’t bear any mental burden.

Others might fear the Lu Family and Emperor Canglong Palace, yet returning to Nine-layered Dragon Cloud was for eliminating these two powers, today marking the Third Young Master of Lu Family as a signal to his vengeance against Lu Family.

Whoosh!

Yun Xiao’s speed undoubtedly surpassed Lu Zhanbai’s by a few beats. As his words landed barely a heartbeat before he rushed forward, directly approaching this Lu Family’s Third Young Master, raising a palm causing alarm to flicker in Lu Zhanbai’s eyes.

Witnessing Yun Xiao’s previous palm strike power, Lu Zhanbai unequivocally knew this fellow before him was physically strong; however much he didn’t catch him by surprise, outright overpowering seemed uncertain.

Thus, Lu Zhanbai didn’t attempt a hard counter. With an agile sidestep, avoiding Yun Xiao’s strong strike, he stretched the distance by several zhang instantaneously.

"Taste this!"

Lu Zhanbai, who had put some distance between them, raised his right hand as his mind moved, and immediately a colossal creature appeared in everyone’s view.

"Is that... a Half-step Holy Rank Meridian Spirit?"

In the crowd, there were naturally those who recognized it, and someone immediately exclaimed, apparently sensing a specific presence that belonged to a Meridian Spirit from the creature’s aura.

It should be mentioned here that those Holy Rank Vein Demons refined by human Holy Rank experts into Meridian Spirits appear in their original forms even if they had taken on a human form before being refined.

Of course, refining a Holy Demon-level Vein Demon Expert into a Meridian Spirit is extremely difficult and may even lead to one’s demise at times.

Above the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, countless cultivators have become mere fodder for Vein Demons while attempting to refine some powerful Meridian Spirits. However, Lu Zhanbai doesn’t seem reckless, as the Meridian Spirit he produced is merely at a Half-step Holy Rank level.

"A Half-step Holy Rank Three Yin Sha, is it?"

Yun Xiao’s knowledge far surpassed those onlookers. With just a glance, he had already recognized the nature of the enormous Meridian Spirit, murmuring to himself, seemingly recalling something in his mind.

The so-called Three Yin Sha Meridian Spirit looks like an eagle-like Flying Beast Pulse Demon, but there’s a stark difference, especially the continuous emergence of Yin Sha cold wind from its body, indicating it’s a highly toxic creature.

This Meridian Spirit is called the Three Yin Sha because it contains three types of Yin Sha Power potent enough to be fatal, and once affected, no remedy can save the victim.

Legend has it that the Three Yin Sha was originally a regular Flying Beast Pulse Demon whose penchant for eating corpses led to an accumulation of endless Yin Sha hostility in its body over time. Once erupted, it becomes inescapable and unavoidable.

In his past life as the Long Xiao Battle God, Yun Xiao encountered a Three Yin Sha that had already cultivated into human form in the far northern region of the continent.

Back then, that Three Yin Sha Vein Demon Expert committed numerous evils, delighting in consuming corpses, and even living beings were not spared. Once struck by its Yin Sha Qi, living beings would instantly perish, becoming nourishment for its Yin Sha Qi enhancement.

That Three Yin Sha was ultimately slain by the Long Xiao Battle God with a single strike, hence Yun Xiao felt a twinge of emotion seeing this current Three Yin Sha.

Nevertheless, this Half-step Holy Rank Three Yin Sha is far weaker compared to the one Yun Xiao had killed in his past life. With his understanding of the Three Yin Sha, Lu Zhanbai using this Meridian Spirit now is akin to displaying an inferior skill before an expert.

However, others wouldn’t see it that way. The sighting of a Three Yin Sha is rare, but once it appears, the region inevitably becomes a bloodbath.

Without hundreds or thousands of Undying cultivators, it would be impossible to bring a Three Yin Sha to its end. Every rumor of a Three Yin Sha often accompanies rivers of blood.

Upon recognizing the nature of the Three Yin Sha, many involuntarily stepped back, even the Half-step Holy Rank Gu Zhixuan was no exception, for he knew well the ferocity of the Three Yin Sha.

Even without direct contact with the Three Yin Sha, just touching its Yin Sha Qi for a moment would lead to disaster, with Lu Zhanbai’s antidote unlikely to spare from calamity.

Where Lu Zhanbai found such a formidable Meridian Spirit is unknown, but at this moment, his confidence was high, believing that the boy before him, even if a Half-step Holy Rank Poison Vein Master, would find it difficult to escape the lethal clutches of the Three Yin Sha this time.

Although Lu Zhanbai spoke dismissively, he did not underestimate Yun Xiao, immediately employing his adept Three Yin Sha Meridian Spirit. He possessed boundless confidence in the Yin Sha Qi of the Three Yin Sha.

"Kid, you should feel honored to die under my Yin Sha Qi!"

A cold voice emanated from Lu Zhanbai, then the enormous Three Yin Sha swiftly flew toward Yun Xiao. Seeing the tendrils of black air trailing in its flight, everyone held their breath.

"Red Feather, it’s your turn!"

To deal with such a Flying Beast Pulse Demon, even if it had lost its Spiritual Wisdom, Yun Xiao possessed a highly effective method of restraint. The reason was that within him resided an Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Red Feather, the Sky Dominator.

Upon a single command from Yun Xiao’s mind, unlike Little Five who was always reluctant, Red Feather instantly erupted with a tremendously fierce Heavenly Phoenix Energy.

Boom!

As this majestic aura surged from Yun Xiao, the fast-approaching Three Yin Sha came to an abrupt halt, its black eyes seemingly flickering with an emotion known as bewilderment.

It is understood that a Meridian Spirit stripped of Spiritual Wisdom would have no thoughts of its own and acts solely according to its master’s will. Such a scenario at present was evidently peculiar.