Chapter 1444: Chapter 1444: This Is a Madman!
Bam!
Just as a hint of unease arose in the hearts of many Heavenly Rank Low Level Stage Meridian Refiners, a loud noise came from a certain place below the stone platform, followed by a figure flying out, attracting the eyes of everyone.
Upon seeing clearly, everyone’s expressions turned somewhat peculiar, because many had already recognized who that flying figure was, and they immediately turned their gaze to the person responsible for the sneak attack.
"Huh? Aren’t they brothers? Why are they suddenly killing each other?"
A cultivator of the Earth Bending Realm who recognized the two brothers had a look of astonishment mixed with a hint of subtle fear, for the depths of his mind seemed to have already deduced something.
"Second brother, what are you doing?"
The man who was blown away, though suffering light injuries, was not too severely hurt. However, his face turned angry, mixed with a touch of confusion, utterly unable to fathom why his own brother suddenly attacked him?
Swoosh...
Yet, just as the man’s shout fell, his brother had already dashed forth, seemingly ready to risk his life, with no one noticing the flicker of obscure dark red in his eyes.
"They’re truly mad!"
Even though he knew the person was his own blood brother, seeing him charging ferociously, the older brother had no choice but to stay alert to deal with him. One still retained some rationality, while the other appeared crazed, the outcome was evident.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
As the two brothers began fighting fiercely and the onlookers watched in great bewilderment, clashes suddenly erupted across different areas below the stone platform, with many of the battling pairs being close relatives or friends.
"It’s bad, it’s the poison unleashed by that old bastard Lu Tianwen that’s taking effect!"
Among all the people present, the one who reacted the fastest was Qingmu Wu, the Dean of Sky Poison Institute. Although he, too, was paralyzed by poison, his insight remained sharp.
After uttering the words with a somber expression, Qingmu Wu could sense an aura within himself stirring restlessly, seeming ready to burst out in the next moment, making him lose control and attack the nearby Elders of Lianyun Mountain.
"It seems that rendering people weak and immobile is merely the first manifestation of this poison’s effects; those weaker Earth Rank Cultivators must have reached the second stage of the poison’s erosion."
Qingmu Wu had guessed very close to the truth; though he didn’t know the specifics of the Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace, his years of studying and concocting poisons provided a clear analysis of certain toxic properties.
Clearly, the poison Lu Tianwen deployed this time had two manifestations; one renders everyone weak and immobile.
The second manifestation causes people to lose their minds and attack everyone they can see, even if they are family or friends.
Someone like Qingmu Wu and Qian Sanyuan, being Heavenly Rank Experts, might last longer, but those Earth Rank Cultivators or Earth Rank Meridian Refining Masters wouldn’t endure as long.
"Perhaps only the President can resolve today’s crisis after coming out of seclusion?"
At that moment, Qian Sanyuan thought of this fact too, with a hint of despair in his eyes, shifting his gaze towards the depths of the Meridian Refining Master Association.
There lies a key figure for the Meridian Refining Master Association, someone whose contributions allowed the association to stand tall on the Tenglong Continent for so many years.
Even though Qian Sanyuan had great confidence in Yun Xiao, this dire situation was beyond the hope placed in such a young genius.
Because Qian Sanyuan knew that under the rampage of such Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison, no matter how heaven-defying Yun Xiao was, it would be impossible to reverse the situation, a direct impression caused by the level of strength.
Surely Yun Xiao had indeed forcefully defeated Lu Tianwen in the previous Poison Meridian Path contest, even securing the dual champion title of this Meridian Refining Conference.
But who the heck could have guessed that Lu Tianwen, this dignified Vice President of Spirit Fighting Commerce, would act so despicably and frantically, intending to capture everyone present today in one fell swoop.
In the hearts of Qian Sanyuan, Qingmu Wu, and others, there was only one hope left, that the President might timely exit seclusion; with his breakthroughs in the Heavenly Realm and his stunning Meridian Refining Technique, perhaps he could resolve today’s danger.
"It’s useless, Qian Sanyuan, Qingmu Wu, even though you are Heavenly Rank Experts, soon you too shall kill each other!"
On the stage, Lu Tianwen looked at the chaos and melee that had erupted below, his face turned even more ferocious, madness blooming amid despair, as he aimed to drag everyone down into Hell.
After all, Lu Tianwen knew clearly in his heart that he didn’t have the antidote for this so-called Ten Thousand Covering Poison. His original plan had been completely disrupted by Yun Xiao, and now he could only perish together with everyone.
Perhaps in Lu Tianwen’s original plan, there was a way to escape, which was to defeat Yun Xiao first and then to trigger the Ten Thousand Covering Poison. By that time, he wouldn’t have to die with these guys.
But who would have expected that Yun Xiao’s Poison Meridian Skill would be even more formidable than his own as a Heavenly Rank Intermediate Poison Vein Master, making him succumb in just a few rounds.
Since death was inevitable either way, Lu Tianwen’s twisted psychology compelled him to drag everyone down with him. Today, on Lianyun Mountain, no one would be spared.
Driven by his insane mentality and confidence in the Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison, Lu Tianwen had reason to believe that even if the boy before him could still stand, he would certainly not be able to dissolve this Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison.
"Yun Xiao, soon you will be poisoned. By that time, you will slaughter each of your most cherished friends and those female companions to the fullest. I wonder if then you will regret your actions today?"
Lu Tianwen turned his gaze back, staring fiercely at the coarse-clothed teenager opposite him, speaking words that made those struggling below, like Lingwan Mo Qing and others, go pale.
"He’s a madman!"
Mo Qing cursed inwardly, but felt a certain aura stirring within her, seemingly overpowering her rationality, and only by killing could she dispel the hostility’s invasion.
Fortunately, Mo Qing possessed the Pure Yang Immortal Body, and Lingwan also had the Mixed Element One Qi Body for protection, which was comparatively better than those Earth Rank Cultivators.
However, the eyes of Lianyun Mountain’s members, like Ye Ku and Si Mo, grew increasingly red, unsure of when they might lose control and start a brawl, like ordinary cultivators or meridian masters.
"Lu Tianwen, are you too confident in yourself, that this mere... hmm?"
On the stone platform, Yun Xiao’s eyes remained clear, but just as he intended to retort, his expression subtly shifted, and he turned his gaze in a certain direction.
Bang!
As Yun Xiao’s gaze shifted, a sudden overwhelming surge of energy emanated from the depths of the Meridian Refining Master Association’s headquarters, causing the faces of cultivators and meridian masters who could still maintain rationality to change slightly.
"That place... it’s the President!"
When Qian Sanyuan and Qingmu Wu turned their gazes over, they were initially stunned before becoming wildly ecstatic, clearly recognizing the source of the powerful energy surge.
Now, nearly everyone affiliated with Lianyun Mountain was observing from the perimeter of the square, and that aura was so overwhelming that it surpassed even Qingmu Wu and Qian Sanyuan’s prime. The answer was about to burst forth.
"This is the aura of a breakthrough; the President has finally succeeded in breaking through!"
Guan Rufeng was also full of excitement; they had been hoping that if the President could successfully break through in time, he might become the one to turn the tide in this desperate situation.
But Lu Yanji had been in seclusion for nearly two years, and although Qian Sanyuan and others had hopes, they realized the reality that a breakthrough at a Great Rank is never easy.
Even though Lu Yanji had become tranquil under Yun Xiao’s influence, the true opportunity for a breakthrough remained uncertain as to when it would arrive.
On the Tenglong Continent, there was yet no true Heavenly Realm expert, so Qian Sanyuan and the others were clueless about what was required to reach the highest tier of the Heavenly Rank Third Realm and how long it would take.
Luckily, the energy surge gave everyone an understanding of what had transpired—it was undoubtedly the aura of a breakthrough. As long as the President broke through to the Heavenly Realm and emerged, there would be a chance to resolve today’s situation.
"Hehe, this President has indeed made a timely breakthrough, now let’s see what skills you possess?"
With Yun Xiao’s Power of Soul, he naturally sensed the surge from within belonged to Lu Yanji, so he immediately subdued his aura, deciding to wait and watch the show.
For some reason, Yun Xiao, who originally respected Lu Yanji, experienced a peculiar change of heart upon discovering Lu Yanji possessed the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family bloodline.
Though Yun Xiao speculated Lu Yanji was merely an outcast from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family, this was merely a guess. He wanted deeper proof.
Now was undoubtedly a perfect opportunity if Lu Yanji truly was a representative of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family on the Tenglong Continent. He had no reason not to recognize the Ten Thousand Covering Mysterious Trace, and his means of resolution would certainly not escape Yun Xiao’s scrutiny.
Whereas if Lu Yanji had no connection with the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family, Yun Xiao’s keen eyes would surely detect some clues, but all this would depend on Lu Yanji coming over and displaying his skills.
"Hmph, even if Lu Yanji comes, what of it? This Heavenly Rank Advanced Poison from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud will hardly be something you, Lu Yanji, can resolve!"
