In such a short time, how could the Liu Family Elder possibly make any move? At this moment, the expression on his face was identical to the Liu Family Elder whose head was chopped off earlier.

Though his cultivation at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage was indeed formidable, it was unfortunate that this Liu Family Elder encountered Red Feather, who had already broken through to the Eighth Rank Low Level, and was a genuine Ancient Heavenly Phoenix fledgling.

In terms of bloodline, the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, which had vanished even in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, was even more formidable than Chi Yan, who possessed the bloodline of the Fiery Holy Rat. In battles with human cultivators of the same level, it would undoubtedly be overpowering.

After Red Feather swept through, a small bloody hole instantly appeared on the Liu Family Elder's chest. As blood spurted forward and back, combined with the terrified expression on the Liu Family Elder's face, everyone knew he was beyond saving.

"Everyone be careful, it's that guy's Meridian Spirit!"

The Liu Family Master Liu Qiguang indeed had broad knowledge, instantly realizing that the thing flying out of Yun Xiao's body must belong to the latter's Meridian Spirit.

And for a cultivator at the Peak of the Qi Seeking Realm to possess an Eighth Rank Low Level Meridian Spirit, it undoubtedly stirred up a storm in Liu Qiguang's heart.

Generally, a cultivator who has reached above the Spirit Vein Realm, in hopes of acquiring a Meridian Spirit, would at most seek Meridian Demons slightly weaker than themselves.

Because a Meridian Demon's combat power is stronger than a human cultivator of the same level, one slight mistake could cost one their life instead of acquiring the Meridian Spirit.

But there is one exception, that is if this cultivator has the backing of some powerful clan or force, possibly with others' help, one can acquire a Meridian Spirit more powerful than their own cultivation.

It was for this reason that Liu Qiguang thought of something in an instant; this Yun Xing, at the Peak of the Qi Seeking Realm, already having an Eighth Rank Low Level Meridian Spirit, could perhaps have some unknown powerful background.

Although Liu Qiguang guessed that the other might have an extraordinary origin, now that Liu Yu had died at Yun Xing's hands, along with seven other Liu Family experts, the feud between the two sides had already become undying.

In such situations, the deeper the background of the other party, the less they could be allowed to leave. If they were to return one day, the Liu Family of Lushan City might be wiped out with a flick of a finger.

Liu Qiguang even had a vague feeling that maybe they didn't need Yun Xing's background; just based on the latter's displayed strength today, once he reaches the Seeking Origin Realm, even he might not be a match.

"Two Elders, join me, we cannot let this guy leave today!"

So Liu Qiguang made a swift decision. Seeing the Liu Family elder at the early stage of the Origin Seeking Realm fall helplessly, he suddenly shouted, then immediately charged toward Yun Xiao.

"Alas, such stupidity. I really don't know how you became the Liu Family Master."

Seeing Liu Yu's action, Yun Xiao couldn't help but shake his head. Then, as the red light flickered in the dark night, the remaining two Liu Family elders at the early stage of the Origin Seeking Realm were each pierced through by Red Feather in just a few breaths, going to reunite with the other Liu Family elders.

Given Red Feather's speed and strength, not to mention these Liu Family elders at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, even a regular human cultivator at the Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage might not be a match for it. After all, the blood of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix was praised even by the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Xiao Wu.

Yet ludicrously, Liu Qiguang was still plotting, hoping to take advantage of the three of them to first kill Yun Xiao here. Thus, the meridian spirit of that fiery-red little bird would have no one to control it, and might even fall into his own hands.

Unfortunately, as things often deviate from one's wishes, before Liu Qiguang could charge toward Yun Xiao, his last two helpers went to meet King Yan. At this moment, the whole Liu Family of Lushan City was left with him as the sole head.

"Yun Xing, I, Liu Qiguang, will never rest until you are dead!"

Seeing that in such a short time, all nine of the Liu Family's elders were massacred, Liu Qiguang could foresee the Liu Family of Lushan City declining from then on, becoming the bottom family of the Southern Domain of the Tenglong Continent. Even in death, he would have no face to meet the ancestors of the Liu Family.

"Liu Family Master jests; between you and me, hasn't it always been an undying feud already?"

Hearing Liu Yu's roar while charging, Yun Xiao showed a hint of surprise on his face. Could it be that the life and death moments earlier hadn't already defined the nature of their relationship?

Boom!

Liu Qiguang's heavy blow finally landed in front of Yun Xiao, and this time what surprised the Liu Family Master was that this Yun Xing didn't use that mysterious shadow clone to dodge, nor did he let that Eighth Rank Low Level meridian spirit bird come out to fight, but wanted to take the blow head-on with his own body.

To be honest, Liu Qiguang was quite apprehensive about that Eighth Rank Low Level fiery-red bird. After all, even as a powerhouse at the Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage, he couldn't so easily kill those Liu Family elders at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage.

No matter how you look at it, this guy is only at the Peak of the Qi Seeking Realm. The afterimage from earlier seemed to be merely a trick in Liu Qiguang's view. As long as he doesn't make contact with that indestructible wooden sword, then perhaps with one move, he could capture or kill that guy.

When the time comes, Yun Xing will be under my control, Liu Qiguang thought to himself. Whether it's that possibly Heavenly Rank wooden sword or that fiery red bird's Meridian Spirit, they will all belong to me.

"Overestimating oneself!"

With this thought in mind, the next moment Liu Qiguang saw his opponent, Yun Xiao, suddenly swing a right leg imbued with heavy energy toward his attack, causing Liu Qiguang to let out a cold snort.

The difference was a full three realms, with a major rank of the Seeking Origin Realm in between. Liu Qiguang never considered that he would lose in such a direct combat engagement.

Even the two watching from a distance, Lu Liancheng and another, exchanged a glance at this moment, wondering why Yun Xing, who didn't seem like a fool, would now abandon his strengths to engage in a direct clash with his enemy.

In their view, as long as Yun Xing controlled that Eighth Rank Low Level Meridian Spirit, he could stand invincible. Whether he chose to fight or retreat, it wouldn't be up to Liu Qiguang.

Yet this guy abandoned his most powerful card, opting to use physical strength to clash head-on with Liu Qiguang, who was in the middle stage of the Seeking Origin Realm; the result of such a move needed no further thought.

Though physical strength is independent of Meridian Qi cultivation, each breakthrough in a major rank results in a corresponding increase in both physical strength and the Power of Soul.

Furthermore, with the addition of Meridian Qi, generally speaking, the physical strength of a cultivator in the middle stage of the Seeking Origin Realm would be comparable to that of some Eighth Rank Low Level Vein Demons.

Bang!

At the moment when all three present thought Yun Xiao couldn't possibly withstand Liu Qiguang's attack, the two finally clashed, emitting a loud sound of energy wave fluctuation.

"What?!"

When Lu Liancheng and the other observing from afar saw someone retreat three steps from the clash and then struggle to stand firm, their eyes widened in shock.

Because the one who couldn't hold ground and retreated three steps was none other than Liu Qiguang, the Liu Family Master, a genuine mid-stage Seeking Origin Realm expert. This was entirely contrary to what they had imagined.

In contrast, Yun Xing, whose Meridian Qi cultivation was only at the peak of the Qi Seeking Realm, merely swayed slightly. Moreover, Lu Liancheng noticed something within the remaining energy in Yun Xing's right leg.

"It must be the Earth Attribute Ancestor Vein enhancing his power!"

Lu Liancheng, as the Branch Chairman of the Meridian Refining Masters Association in Lushan City, and possessing a particularly strong Power of Soul, finally understood the reason for the result of this direct clash and his face showed even more astonishment.

An Ancestor Vein isn't something you can just have. Previously, Lu Liancheng suspected that Yun Xing had an extraordinary background, and now it seemed that his family lineage was also exceptional.

A power of the Ancestor Vein capable of allowing a peak Qi Seeking Realm cultivator to overpower a mid-stage Seeking Origin Realm expert couldn't possibly be of Mortal or Spiritual Rank—it must have at least reached the Earth-rank level.

Compared to the two shocked bystanders, Liu Qiguang, who had been battered by great force and was struggling to stabilize himself, was in even more uncontrollable shock.

Liu Qiguang suddenly realized that with the opponent possessing such formidable physical strength, even as a mid-stage Seeking Origin Realm expert, he might not be able to deal with him in a one-on-one fight.

The gap of three small realms, and even an entire major rank, seemed to vanish entirely when facing this Yun Xing, as if it didn't exist at all.

"I gave you a chance, but you didn't take it, so you can't blame me for being ruthless!"

For those who wanted his life, Yun Xiao wouldn't have even a shred of mercy. He was no saint; he never showed compassion to enemies.

Hearing the cold, murderous intention in his opponent's words, Liu Qiguang's heart gave a mighty leap, regretting not having probed his opponent's depth before coming to cause trouble.

Now it seemed that with the nine strongmen of the Liu Family fallen, even his own escape was uncertain. With Yun Xing's physical strength, and if he combined with that Eighth Rank Low Level Meridian Spirit, the combat strength they could unleash was certainly extraordinary.

"This place is no longer favorable; I must wait for another day!"

Knowing the tide had turned and there was no chance of killing his opponent, Liu Qiguang, who could make and break decisions, knew that to persist would be foolish.

Unfortunately, it was too late for Liu Qiguang to think of leaving now. Just as the thought crossed his mind, he caught sight of a flash of fiery red light, his face changing dramatically.