Chapter 317 - 250: Onward

’The Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints are the final stage of the Hundred Dragon Acupoints Secret Skill. They are the nine most vital and esoteric acupoints in the human body. To open them means the Hundred Beasts Fist has reached its ultimate peak, offering a glimpse into that legendary realm.’

’If Wang Sea had truly completed the modification of his Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints—even just one or a few of them—his strength should be far greater than this. At the very least, his aura should be comparable to Yuan Tianhao’s, or perhaps even surpass it, reaching the so-called restricted level.’

’However, the abilities he displayed are indeed related to the Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints. It seems the Cyan Dragon Sect’s Secret Transmission may contain a method to partially activate them, which could have given him some insight.’

’As expected of the most mysterious and foremost sect among the Four Saints Sect. They’ve certainly hidden many secrets.’

After checking Wang Sea’s condition, Zhao Xuanqi held him by the scruff of his neck and looked over at Zhu Yuanfei, who was standing stupefied to the side.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanfei was still in a daze, unable to process what had happened.

’In his mind, his senior brother, Wang Sea, was like one of the Immortal Gods. He had entered the Nine Dragon Cave at a young age, mastered the Cyan Dragon Dharma Aspect, and become the strongest in their sect. Even with all the legends circulating about Zhao Xuanqi, he had still believed his senior brother was superior. It was a near-blind faith cultivated over many years.’

’Yet now, his senior brother had used his strongest technique, the Cyan Dragon Dharma Aspect, only to have it broken so easily. His opponent had walked through the Dharma Aspect as if taking a stroll, defeating Wang Sea. Throughout the entire fight, Wang Sea had been completely suppressed, with no chance of turning the tables.’

’This completely shattered his understanding of the world.’

’The things he hadn’t believed before, he believed now.’

’It wasn’t that the rumors were exaggerated; if anything, they had been too conservative.’

’To think such an extraordinary person actually existed in this world.’

Zhao Xuanqi paid no mind to Zhu Yuanfei’s stupor. With a flick of his arm, he tossed Wang Sea’s body toward Zhu Yuanfei like a sack.

"Wha—"

Zhu Yuanfei snapped back to his senses. Seeing his senior brother’s body flying toward him, he hastily reached out to catch him.

"Watch him. I’ll have a room arranged for you two. I want to see him when he wakes up. I have some questions for him."

"Don’t try any tricks. As long as I’m in this compound, you won’t be able to escape even if you grew wings. Understand?"

Zhao Xuanqi said coolly to Zhu Yuanfei.

"O-Okay."

Zhu Yuanfei was naturally a rebellious soul who loved to stir up trouble; even the sect elders couldn’t control him. Only Wang Sea could keep him in line. But now, as he met Zhao Xuanqi’s gaze, a tremor ran through his entire body.

To become a successor of the Cyan Dragon Sect, one naturally had to have something special. Zhu Yuanfei’s ability was "Elephant Form."

The world he saw was different from that of ordinary people. He could perceive intangible things like different magnetic fields and auras, visualizing them in his mind as specific forms to help him understand them.

As a result, his comprehension was extremely high. He could memorize any martial arts technique after seeing it just once, and he would form his own insights after reading profound and obscure ancient texts a single time.

Before, under the influence of Wang Sea’s intense aura, his perception had been too chaotic to distinguish anything clearly. But now, with Wang Sea unconscious and Zhao Xuanqi making no effort to conceal his presence, his perception was incredibly sharp.

’At this very moment, in his eyes, Zhao Xuanqi’s aura was expanding, blotting out the sky and sun. It coalesced into a colossal beast that looked down on him as if he were a mere ant. Its gaping maw drew close to his face, looking as if it would devour him in the next instant.’

He couldn’t muster even a shred of defiance. Before Zhao Xuanqi, he was as docile as a well-behaved child.

SWOOSH SWOOSH SWOOSH!!

Just then, several figures flashed into the courtyard. It was the Three Elders and their retinue. Upon entering, their gazes immediately fell upon Wang Sea and Zhu Yuanfei.

"These two are..."

the Heavenly Elder asked Zhao Xuanqi.

"Successors from the Cyan Dragon Sect. They’re quite skilled. Now that they’ve emerged into the world, they snuck into the compound to test my strength. I’ve already defeated them."

Zhao Xuanqi said calmly.

Although everyone had already guessed as much from the strange phenomenon they had witnessed, their expressions still shifted slightly upon receiving Zhao Xuanqi’s confirmation.

’For Zhao Xuanqi to say they were "quite skilled" meant their strength was likely formidable. How could anyone who could sneak into the Heaven-Locking Array without alerting the Three Elders be a simple opponent?’

"Never mind their identities for now. Find them a place to stay. We’ll talk after this one recovers and I’ve met with him."

Zhao Xuanqi said to the Three Elders.

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The strange phenomenon at the Martial Arts Association Headquarters subsided, but many people within Jinmen were discussing the reappearance of the Cyan Dragon Sect, especially the figures from the Martial Arts Realm who had recently arrived in Jinmen for the martial arts banquet.

The Cyan Dragon Sect’s reputation was so immense that people couldn’t help but worry if the Martial Arts Association and Zhao Xuanqi could withstand the pressure, fearing that some unforeseen changes might occur.

However, news soon spread from the Martial Arts Association Headquarters that the earlier commotion was caused by a friendly spar between Zhao Xuanqi and the successor of the Cyan Dragon Sect. The outcome of the battle, however, was not deliberately mentioned.

Yet, some of the older, more cunning Martial Artists claimed to have old ties with the Cyan Dragon Sect from the battle in Shangjing back in the day and wished to pay a visit, when in reality they just wanted to pry for the results of the fight.

Because the number of visitors was simply too large, the Three Elders and Zhao Xuanqi eventually had to appear in person. They met with a group of renowned masters and claimed that because "fists and feet have no eyes," the successor of the Cyan Dragon Sect had unfortunately suffered some minor injuries during the fight and needed time to recuperate, making him unavailable to receive guests. Only then did the various attempts to probe for information finally cease.