Chapter 386: Three hundred and eighty-six, two fingers split heaven and earth
Perhaps only Yun Xiao himself knew that the pale golden shield he was using as a defensive Meridian Technique was indeed a genuine Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Technique from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.
Yun Xiao knew well the disparity in Meridian Qi between himself and Yue Qi, hence he was acutely aware that if he took that Black Demon Finger with his own strength, no matter how strong his physical strength was, he would likely burst open and possibly even meet instant death.
An Earth Rank Meridian Technique was said to be capable of harnessing the Earth Power to bolster one’s combat effectiveness. That moment earlier, when Yun Xiao seemed to be scared stiff, he was in fact connecting with the earth beneath his feet, trying to draw a trace of Earth Power for his own use.
In truth, even Yun Xiao could not guarantee success when he initially deployed this Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Technique, as his current Cultivation was only at the Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm, which by most people’s understanding, would not be sensitive enough to perceive the Earth Power.
Only those who have breached the Third Realm of Earth Rank would be able to utilize Earth Power against an enemy during their Cultivation, and such individuals on the Hidden Dragon Continent were extremely few.
Fortunately, in his previous life, Yun Xiao was none other than the triumphant Long Xiao Battle God of Holy Rank Third Realm. Even though he had been reborn and Yun Xiao’s current body was only at the Peak of Meridian Rushing Realm, certain things that resided in his forgotten memories didn’t vanish with his rebirth.
Even the Earth Power, which should only be invoked at the Earth Rank Third Realm, was eventually drawn forth by Yun Xiao through some special methods. Therefore, that pale golden shield not only carried the enhancement of his Peak Meridian Rushing Realm Meridian Qi but also a whiff of subtle Earth Power, naturally leaving the onlookers astonished by its defensive power.
As for the Cultivation of Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Techniques at the level of Meridian Rushing Realm, it seemed utterly inconceivable to the cultivators of the Hidden Dragon Continent, but such cross-level technique Cultivation was, in fact, quite common in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, especially for someone who stood above all others like the Long Xiao Battle God.
Yun Xiao didn’t use this Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Technique for show, he simply wished to rely on that strand of Earth Power to counter Yue Qi’s Black Demon Finger. Little did he know, the display of power from this defensive Meridian Technique was shockingly unparalleled.
"Yu Shu Sect Leader, from that pale golden shield, did you sense any special aura?" asked Jia Yi, the Luoyi Sect Leader, suddenly turning his head after withdrawing his gaze from the arena, which caused all the Great Elders to prick up their ears.