Chapter 1449: Chapter 1449: Ancestral Fire Burning Poison

"Hey, Lu Tianwen, you don’t really think no one can resolve this Ten Thousand Covering Poison, do you?"

Just as everyone present was in despair, even Lu Yanji felt helpless, a lazy voice suddenly came from the stone platform, stirring everyone’s hearts.

When everyone turned their eyes to where the voice came from, they saw a lean figure in plain clothes standing there—it was none other than Yun Xiao.

Previously, almost everyone deliberately ignored Yun Xiao, especially after Lu Yanji broke through, their minds completely drifted away from Yun Xiao.

Because this youth, who was only at the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage with a Heavenly Rank Low Level of Meridian Refining Technique—even though his talent was amazing—human ability has its limits, surely he couldn’t neutralize even Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison?

Didn’t even Lu Yanji have no way to deal with that so-called poison? Even those who broke through to the Heavenly Realm couldn’t succeed. What power do you have, a mere boy, to reverse this situation?

No one bothered to look at this pair of young boy and girl on the platform anymore. In moments of despair, many even added insult to injury, like those from Gu Huashan, attempting to have Lianyun Mountain hand Yun Xiao over to Lu Tianwen to resolve the immediate crisis.

Yet at this utterly desperate moment, when the boy’s calm voice suddenly resonated inside and outside the square, many people inexplicably felt a glimmer of hope.

At least from Yun Xiao’s tone, there was no trace of despair like theirs. That voice was extremely calm, even carrying a faint hint of sarcasm.

People like Mo Qing Lingwan were standout figures where this confidence emerged from. With their understanding of Yun Xiao, his current demeanor perhaps suggested he might have a way to resolve it.

Compared to those related to Yun Xiao, others didn’t say much. If that boy indeed had a way to neutralize the poison, it would undoubtedly be a huge advantage to them as well.

"Yun Xiao, stop acting so calm. Even the old guy Lu Yanji can’t neutralize this poison. I refuse to believe you have a solution!"

Upon suddenly hearing Yun Xiao speak, Lu Tianwen was initially startled, but seeing Lu Yanji, he regained his confidence.

No matter what, Lu Yanji exerted means but couldn’t neutralize even a little of the Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace, ultimately having to forcibly control Qian Sanyuan to prevent him from causing harm.

As for the so-called "Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace," Lu Tianwen still didn’t know if it was real. The boy could stand on the platform; perhaps he would collapse at any moment.

"You really don’t know the origins of this Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace?"

Hearing this, Yun Xiao shook his head helplessly. Truth be told, even though he now only had a Heavenly Rank Low-Level Meridian Refining Technique and Meridian Qi Cultivation at the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage, he had different ways to neutralize the Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace.

If Lu Tianwen used another kind of Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison, even Yun Xiao might have to lament, at most ensuring his own safety.

The overwhelming toxic energy, even for the Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit Little Dragon, was extremely troublesome to neutralize. Little Dragon isn’t omnipotent; toxins beyond its capabilities might bring it disaster.

In the past, Yun Xiao could at most compete with a Poison Vein Master one rank above. Don’t be fooled by how easily he dealt with Lu Tianwen earlier; facing an actual Heavenly Rank Advanced Meridian Master would be a completely different scenario.

Unfortunately, this time, the Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison Lu Tianwen got was obtained from Xue Qi, and Xue Qi was now the most cherished disciple of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Canglong Empress. The poisons produced were exactly the kind of poison Qinwan excelled at.

Speaking of who knows Qinwan best in this world, it would undoubtedly be Yun Xiao. Even the Sovereign of the Emperor Canglong Palace might not know as much as he does.

Yun Xiao was entirely clear about Qinwan’s methods or what the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family used, so even though Lu Tianwen took the Heavenly Rank Advanced Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace, it was just ordinary for him.

These poisons that caused Tenglong Continent cultivators much grief, even altering human minds, had no impact on Yun Xiao whatsoever. He was merely standing there, not desperately enduring.

But Lu Tianwen didn’t understand this logic. Even if Xue Qi, who gave him the Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison, were standing here, he wouldn’t have guessed the cause and effect.

Because this is an unresolved grievance from Yun Xiao’s past life, the matter of him possessing the soul of the Long Xiao Battle God is known to no one but one Golden Snake Worm Xiao Wu, not even his closest friends.

Such things are undoubtedly shocking. First, Yun Xiao worried no one would believe him, and second, he hadn’t reached the level where he could dominate the continent. If he were found early by the Canglong Empress, he would not be able to resist at all.

The reason Yun Xiao hadn’t immediately neutralized the poison was partly due to Lu Yanji’s arrival. He wanted to test whether his methods had anything to do with the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family.

Secondly, Yun Xiao also wanted to see the faces of those observers, and the result did not disappoint him. At such a life-and-death juncture, except for a few people, almost everyone was engaged in the act of kicking a man when he’s down, wanting to hand him over to Lu Tianwen.

However, Yun Xiao ultimately felt quite gratified. He wouldn’t bother with the thoughts of those unrelated to him, but at least Lianyun Mountain was very loyal.

Especially Lu Yanji, the President who, after Yun Xiao learned that he had Lu Family blood, didn’t have much fondness for. When he slapped Gu Huashan to death, it completely changed Yun Xiao’s perception of him.

After all, Yun Xiao could see that Lu Yanji wasn’t doing it intentionally for him to see; he truly couldn’t resolve this Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace and was sincerely defending him.

So at this moment, seeing that the time was ripe, Yun Xiao no longer wanted to delay. Although the Meridian Refining Masters at Lianyun Mountain were trying their best to hold on during the initial outbreak of poison, any further delay could lead to them losing their sanity and killing each other.

"Alright, Yun Xiao, then go ahead and resolve it. If you can truly detoxify this Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison, I, Lu Tianwen, will end my own life right in front of you!"

At this moment, Lu Tianwen seemed to be driven mad by Yun Xiao’s calm demeanor, or perhaps it was the tranquility of this young man that made him feel a bit uneasy, hence the irrational outburst in his words.

Yet such words only drew a cold smile from Yun Xiao. In fact, Lu Tianwen had already been inflicted with the One Thought to Transform Myriad Poisons by Little Dragon just now, and with a single thought from Yun Xiao, this Vice President of Douling Commerce would instantly meet his demise.

The reason Yun Xiao hadn’t taken action was because he still had many doubts. After all, the poisons Lu Tianwen and his disciple had wielded over these few times were all connected to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family, and he needed to understand the cause and effect.

If the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Emperor Canglong Palace or Lu Family had truly noticed him, Yun Xiao would need to replan his path ahead. After all, he is now one of the most renowned figures on the Tenglong Continent.

But Yun Xiao knew clearly that with his current cultivation, it was impossible to contend with the Canglong Emperor Palace or Lu Family. If his greatest secret was discovered, what awaited him would undoubtedly be endless danger.

Even Lianyun Mountain wouldn’t be able to protect him then; Yun Xiao knew all too well the means of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud people.

Even though there might be some rules in place, if the Canglong Emperor Palace wanted to kill a person, or wipe out a faction, no one would dare to say a word.

"Watch closely!"

With these thoughts flashing through his mind, the next moment, a deep shout came from Yun Xiao’s mouth. Immediately, his right hand suddenly stretched out, and a wisp of blood-red flames appeared out of thin air in the palm of his hand.

"Go!"

Yun Xiao shouted again, and then flicked his fingers. The blood-red flames, originally dancing like fire sprites between his five fingers, directly soared into the air.

The tiny blood-red flames, moving automatically without wind during their ascent, transformed into a massive blood-red blaze several meters wide, exuding a hint of blazing heat that made many people thoughtful.

Many were no longer strangers to Yun Xiao’s Ancestral Vein Fire, and even people like Nie Xiaosheng and Ye Ku had witnessed the might of this miraculous Ancestral Vein Fire, which utterly incinerated enemies to ashes.

"Ancestral Fire Burning Poison!"

Amid everyone’s unusual thoughts, another deep shout rang out from Yun Xiao’s mouth, and then they witnessed a miraculous scene, or perhaps an unforgettable one.

The massive blood-red blaze, under Yun Xiao’s shifting seal signs, transformed into a vast blood-red fire curtain, which enveloped the entire Meridian Refining Master Association in its boundless expanse.

Sizzle, sizzle...

The originally colorless and scentless Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace Poison, upon being touched by that fire curtain, suddenly emitted wisps of light blue smoke, ascending slowly into the air.

With the press of the blood-red fire curtain, it seemed as if the very air was being incrementally incinerated. Watching the rising azure smoke, everyone felt both surprised and joyous.

"What kind of flame is that? It can even incinerate a Heaven Rank Advanced Poison!"

Some Meridian Refining Masters who had reached the Heavenly Rank Low Level had a glint of excitement in their eyes, along with a hint of greed and fervor.

The Ancestral Vein Fire, with such formidable power, is something a Meridian Refining Master dreams of obtaining. Unfortunately, the Ancestral Vein Fire is something that cannot be sought, only encountered, as it requires a special and powerful Fire Attribute Ancestor Vein, uniquely heaven-given.