Chapter 1863: No! I Don’t Believe It!

"Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand?"

When Yun Xiao heard this name, which had existed deep in his mind, he couldn’t help but feel quite emotional. This secret of the Lu Family was intimately connected with him.

Back in the days when the Long Xiao Battle God was at his peak, the Lu Family was actually in decline, and the family was on the verge of collapse. They had no choice but to hunt Strange Spirits from time to time to exchange Spirit Crystals for the resources needed to sustain the family.

It was during this time that Yun Xiao met Lu Qinwan and her father. Over time, emotions developed, and Yun Xiao and Lu Qinwan became husband and wife. As the Long Xiao Battle God, Yun Xiao’s status was much more prestigious than that of Lu Qinwan and her father.

However, initially, the Lu Family father and daughter did not know his true identity. Looking back now, whether they really did not know is something no one can say for sure.

Because of his affection for Lu Qinwan, the Long Xiao Battle God generously shared his methods of hunting Strange Spirits. Additionally, based on the Lu Family’s cultivation technique and attributes, he researched and created the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand, which Lu Zhanbai is now executing as a Meridian Technique.

At that time, the Long Xiao Battle God was at the height of his power, a nightmare to those Strange Spirit Experts. Once the Lu Family Patriarch learned that he was the Long Xiao Battle God, he treasured the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand, and ordinary family members couldn’t even dream of learning it.

Only because Lu Zhanbai was the third genius of the younger generation in the Lu Family, and after achieving great merit, did he have the chance to learn this Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand. He believed that once he unleashed this technique, the young man in front of him would undoubtedly meet his end.

But how could Lu Zhanbai know that the Lu Family treats this Absolute Spirit Hand as a secret technique, yet in the eyes of this white-clothed youth, it holds no secrets at all.

This technique was created by the Long Xiao Battle God himself. It can even be said that some of its variations are so familiar to Yun Xiao, that not even the current Lu Family Patriarch knows them as well.

Besides, the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand executed by Lu Zhanbai, who is at the Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage, only reaches a Holy Rank Low Level at most. To harm Yun Xiao, who is at Half-step Holy Rank, would be a mere pipe dream.

Yet in Lu Zhanbai’s mind, these things are unimaginable. With his body emitting a dense aura, highly poisonous Meridian Qi swirled around him, forming a massive Meridian Qi Hand Claw.

"Lu Family’s Absolute Spirit, ultimate spirit annihilation!"

Another low shout came from Lu Zhanbai’s mouth, seemingly carrying a unique authority, causing the faces of the surrounding cultivators to change slightly, as they seemed to sense a Destructive Power from the massive hand claw.

"Heh, I’m not a Strange Spirit, where’s the spirit annihilation coming from?"

Seeing the massive hand claw coming toward him, Yun Xiao let out a light chuckle. Then, as his hand seals shifted, a massive Meridian Qi Hand Claw also formed in front of him.

Both in appearance and size, the Meridian Qi Hand Claw unleashed by Yun Xiao was no different from Lu Zhanbai’s Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand, except for having a slightly weaker aura.

"Is that also the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand?"

As a genius of the Wansu Sect, Gu Zhixuan had naturally heard of the powerful technique of the Lu Family. In his impression, even the lower-ranked Lu Family geniuses were not qualified to cultivate this formidable Meridian Technique.

But where did this white-clothed youth come from, with such a dazzling array of methods? Now he’s even using the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand? This is simply unbelievable.

"No! It should just be mimicking its form. As an outsider, how could he possibly know the true Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand?"

However, in the next moment, Gu Zhixuan dismissed his thoughts. The current Lu Family is not the Lu Family of a hundred years ago; their prosperity is evident, and even a powerful sect like Wansu feels humbled.

Given the vast and formidable nature of such a family, how could their secret Meridian Technique be stolen by an outsider? Moreover, it is said that the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand requires some lineage techniques of the Lu Family to be activated.

"This kid must have run out of tricks, using this neither-fish-nor-fowl Absolute Spirit Hand to respond?"

The Third Young Master of the Lu Family, Lu Zhanbai, naturally thought so as well. As a Lu Family genius, he understood the unique aspects of the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand. The imposter hand claw with just its shape, he believed, would dissipate instantly when faced with his true Absolute Spirit Claw.

When the Long Xiao Battle God created this Absolute Spirit Hand based on Lu Family’s cultivation characteristics, he indeed took into account the trace of highly poisonous trait within the Lu Family’s lineage. But the deeper meanings are beyond what an early-stage Hua Xuan realm like Lu Zhanbai could comprehend.

Others might only learn an outline and a superficial aspect of the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand, but Yun Xiao, who once created it, only needs slight modification to unleash the most potent power of the Meridian Technique.

It could be said that Lu Zhanbai’s use of the Lu Family Absolute Spirit against Yun Xiao is as meaningless as showing off one’s skill before an expert craftsman. Yet, at this moment, he remained unaware, only confident that the white-clothed youth would soon meet misfortune.

Whoosh...

In the sky, as Lu Zhanbai executed the Absolute Spirit Hand, his index finger spread open, pointing towards Yun Xiao. Meanwhile, Yun Xiao’s Absolute Spirit Finger mirrored the prior movements almost exactly, even in the speed of the extension.

"Overestimating oneself!"

Seeing this scene, Lu Zhanbai’s eyes were filled with an increasingly cold sneer. With a low, mocking voice, two gigantic Meridian Qi fingers collided fiercely.

Bang!

A loud sound was heard, followed by Lu Zhanbai’s Absolute Spirit Finger, which did not even last a single breath before explosively shattering, appearing extremely abrupt.

"What?"

Witnessing this, not only was the crowd stunned, but even Lu Zhanbai himself was shocked, as this was completely contrary to what they had previously imagined.

These people were clearly aligned with Gu Zhixuan’s thinking, believing that the white-clad youth only mimicked the form without capturing the essence of the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand. Wasn’t he supposed to be the one easily defeated?

Now it seems the white-clad youth’s Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand is even more formidable than the genuine one wielded by the genius of the Lu Family, Lu Zhanbai.

It seemed the two were not even comparable. The moment the two fingers touched, Lu Zhanbai’s Absolute Spirit Finger instantly vanished into thin air.

"No! I don’t believe it!"

This result was undoubtedly unacceptable to Lu Zhanbai. Hearing his furious roar, the remaining four fingers of the Absolute Spirit Hand pressed toward Yun Xiao.

But in front of Yun Xiao, a massive hand claw appeared in the sky, with all five fingers intact, making Lu Zhanbai’s desperate move futile.

Puff! Puff! Puff! Puff!

Four consecutive sounds of energy bursting rang out as Yun Xiao’s controlled Absolute Spirit Hand punctured and exploded the remaining four fingers of Lu Zhanbai’s Absolute Spirit Hand, leaving the spectators delighted.

Yun Xiao’s controlled Absolute Spirit Hand at this moment looked extremely graceful, almost as if the result was done effortlessly, puncturing Lu Zhanbai’s Absolute Spirit Hand fingers one by one, giving a layered feel.

Not all onlookers were like Gu Zhixuan; they had no friendship with the Lu Family and were instead fearful of this Poison Vein Master Sect. Thus, seeing Lu Zhanbai suffer was undoubtedly pleasing to the eye.

Of course, these pleased individuals did not include Gu Zhixuan of the Wansu Sect. He never expected this result; his purpose in instigating Lu Zhanbai to attack Yun Xiao was to borrow a knife to kill and eliminate this annoying kid.

Who knew all the methods Lu Zhanbai employed were easily neutralized by the white-clad youth, whether it was using Three Yin Sha to attack Lu Zhanbai earlier or now easily breaking Lu Zhanbai’s Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand, it seemed he didn’t even exert full strength.

No matter Gu Zhixuan’s mood, there was someone even more disgruntled: Lu Zhanbai himself, as this was his most powerful technique, the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand!

Moreover, it was the first time Lu Zhanbai showcased the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand before outsiders. This Meridian Technique, which had reached Holy Rank, is divided into several levels. Even if Lu Zhanbai could only wield the Holy Rank Low Level’s power, it wasn’t something a Half-step Holy Rank youth could withstand in his opinion.

Who knew this white-clad youth not only withstood it but also wielded a technique identical to his own Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand. At this moment, Lu Zhanbai no longer doubted the power of the opponent’s Meridian Qi Hand Claw.

Previously, Lu Zhanbai thought Yun Xiao was imitating his Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand. But now, the opponent’s imitation turned out much stronger than the genuine article, driving him crazy.

Bang!

Amid the individual thoughts of Lu Zhanbai and the spectators, the remaining Meridian Qi Hand Claw in the sky was finally shattered, dispersing into countless energies and disintegrating into the air.

So far, Lu Zhanbai’s Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand had been blasted away entirely, while the Absolute Spirit Hand controlled by Yun Xiao remained overwhelmingly powerful, like it hadn’t even lost a bit of energy.

"Kid, who exactly are you? Why do you know the Lu Family’s Absolute Spirit Hand?"

By this point, Lu Zhanbai could only suppress his breath and pose this question because the Lu Family Absolute Spirit Hand is a secret never divulged to outsiders. If this remains unclear, it could be a threat to the Lu Family.

Don’t be fooled by the Lu Family’s current prosperity. It doesn’t mean everyone will submit to them. Due to their ruthless means, they’ve made many enemies among families and sects over recent years.

Most families and sects harbor silent resentment, but some survivors of annihilated clans brood vengeance at every moment. These years, the Lu Family has suffered minor losses from them.