Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”It’s just a pity that to enter the top one hundred of the Mortal List, one needs at least the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage of Cultivation. It seems that it’s impossible for us in the short term!”

Tan Yun’s tone carried a hint of melancholy. However, when she turned to look at the two companions beside her, her eyes lit up again, and she added: ”You and Ling Wan, on the other hand, could give it a try. It would reflect well on us too if you succeed!”

Ling Wan had already reached the Meridian Gathering Realm Early Stage, and his Mixed Element One Qi body was formidable. Tan Yun and the others had witnessed this themselves and felt that perhaps even a cultivator at the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage might not be his match.

And what about the other, the roughly dressed young man Yun Xiao? Although he was only at the Peak of the Meridian Introduction Realm in terms of his Meridian Qi Cultivation, his combat strength was something no one present could doubt anymore.

It was a joke; even Xuan Zhi, who was of royal lineage and had cultivated an Earth Rank Cultivation Technique, could not defeat Yun Xiao. Tan Yun and the others knew that at least at the level of the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage, Yun Xiao was likely to be unbeaten.

”Let’s put aside the affair of the Mortal List for now. What about that ’Jade Pot Cave treasure exploration’ the fellow mentioned just now?”

Yun Xiao wasn’t particularly concerned about such impractical titles. Moreover, he knew that if he did not resolve the trouble with the Guan brothers, his life within the Jade Pot Sect would be exceedingly difficult.

Furthermore, Yun Xiao was also aware that the Talisman Poison Master and his apprentice were probably lurking and waiting for an opportunity. If someone were to know the most about the secrets of his body, it might be those two devious and ruthless individuals.

Therefore, Yun Xiao had to quickly enhance his own strength. Just as long as he could stand out among the Outer Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect and catch the attention of the sect’s decision-makers, the Talisman Poison Master and his apprentice might not dare to act so brazenly against him anymore.

Actually, in Yun Xiao’s view, whether it was the Meridian Gathering Realm Late Stage or the Peak, as long as he could break through to the Meridian Gathering Realm rank in a short period of time, he should be able to handle it. His greatest enemies were still the Talisman Poison Master and his apprentice.

”The Jade Pot Cave is the most important place in the Jade Pot Sect; it is said to be brimming with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, even possessing treasures of Earth Rank. However, getting into the Jade Pot Cave, even those Inner Sect Disciples, have to pay a significant price!” Tan Yun clearly done her homework. These words piqued Yun Xiao’s interest further.

”Price? Do you mean they collect Gold Coins and resources?” Ling Wan was somewhat curious. But after he spoke, Yun Xiao glanced at him thoughtfully, thinking to himself that this little fatty was genuinely innocent and lovely.

If it were just about some gold and silver, Tan Yun would not have said that even the Inner Sect Disciples had to pay a significant price.

Being able to become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Jade Pot Sect, which one isn’t wealthy and powerful? Furthermore, these Inner Sect Disciples are either Poison Vein Masters or Medical Pulse Masters, all of whom are highly sought after in the Mainland Cultivation World.

Tan Yun seemed to understand Ling Wan’s personality and did not take offense, continuing to explain: ”The Jade Pot Sect has a Task Hall that regularly offers tasks, ranging from difficult to easy. Both Inner and Outer Disciples can take on these tasks. If one can complete them successfully, they will receive a certain amount of points!”

”Heh heh, these points from the Jade Pot Sect’s tasks might not have much use on the outside, but inside the Jade Pot Sect, they are far more precious than Gold Coins and riches because anything you want to acquire here has to be exchanged for points!” Tan Yun was quite knowledgeable on this matter, and there was a hint of fervor in her tone.

”So you’re saying that to enter the Jade Pot Cave, one has to spend points?” Yun Xiao finally understood and muttered to himself.

”That’s right. Moreover, the Jade Pot Cave is divided into nine levels, and each level requires different amounts of points to enter. The higher the level, the more points needed, to the point that not even the Inner Sect Disciples can afford it!” Tan Yun sighed, but this time her voice carried a bit of excitement.

”In order to let the newly joined Outer Sect Disciples experience the wonders of the Jade Pot Cave, every three years, the sect opens up the Jade Pot Cave to the new disciples for free once. That was the benefit Guan Hu was talking about!” The reason for Tan Yun’s excitement lay precisely here; such an opportunity was indeed rare.

But after thinking about a certain matter, Tan Yun’s expression became somewhat somber as she said: ”Although they say that the Jade Pot Cave will be freely accessible to the newly joined disciples once, it’s not without obstruction. At the entrance to each level of the cave, there is a Guardian. Only by defeating these Guardians can one enter that level and search for treasures!”

Hearing this, Yun Xiao finally fully understood; the Jade Pot Cave, brimming with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, promised great gains for those who could enter.

But the earlier encounter with Guan Hu had been clear; he claimed to be the guardian of the third level of the Jade Pot Cave. If Yun Xiao wanted to be cautious, he could at most only reach the second level of the Jade Pot Cave, and even better not enter the Jade Pot Cave at all.

This also showed that the Jade Pot Cave was indeed a special place; even the guardian of the third level had reached the Meridian Gathering Realm Late Stage. With that in mind, what kind of spectacle awaited in the levels beyond?

”Yun Xiao, seeing Guan Hu’s tyranny, he certainly won’t let you off. Maybe you should...” Tan Yun didn’t finish her sentence but merely suggested.

In Tan Yun’s opinion, although the treasures inside the Jade Pot Cave were plentiful and very tempting, one’s own life was undoubtedly the most important. With Yun Xiao’s cultivation talent, given time, even without the treasures inside the Jade Pot Cave, he might quickly advance to the Meridian Gathering Realm. By then, he probably wouldn’t need to fear Guan Hu.

Yun Xiao responded noncommittally to Tan Yun’s advice. Sensing the severe injuries within his body, he smiled faintly and said: ”Regardless, there are still seven days until the treasure exploration in the Jade Pot Cave, heh heh, who knows what could happen in seven days?”

As his words trailed off, Yun Xiao no longer paid attention to the few members of the small team and returned to his room, somewhat unsteady on his feet. Naturally, his first priority now was to recover from his serious injuries.

”What did he mean by that last sentence?”

It was only after Yun Xiao had closed the door to his room that one of the young men seemed to suddenly grasp the implication, his tone filled with disbelief.

”Could it be that he intends to break through to the Meridian Gathering Realm within these seven days?” Another youth spoke, his voice also laden with astonishment, seemingly utterly unwilling to believe this fact.

One must know that it had been just over half a month since they had encountered Yun Xiao in the Yulin Mountain Range. In this time, Yun Xiao had already broken through two minor realms, reaching the peak of the Meridian Introduction Realm.

Although this speed of breakthrough was somewhat slower compared to Ling Wan, who had advanced three levels overnight to reach the Meridian Gathering Realm, Ling Wan possessed the Mixed Element One Qi Body, and his sudden progress made sense as the result of accumulated potential.

But what on earth was going on with that fellow Yun Xiao? If he really could break through to the Meridian Gathering Realm within seven days, then these individuals would really have to reflect seriously on whether their own cultivation methods were correct.

”Why are you all making such a fuss? Is it that surprising for big brother Yun Xiao to break through to the Meridian Gathering Realm within seven days?” Ling Wan, now clearly a supporter of Yun Xiao, heard their conversation and immediately spoke out in dissatisfaction.

”You two are both freaks!” In the end, it was Tan Yun who settled the matter with these words, and following his statement, they all returned to their respective rooms in silence and entered a state of cultivation.

Perhaps stimulated by Yun Xiao and Ling Wan, Tan Yun and the other three felt the gap between themselves and the two freaks, making them not want to waste a moment of time—this was undoubtedly a good thing.

”What should I do then?”

Seeing everyone enter their rooms, Ling Wan touched his nose, muttered this to himself, and seemed to sense a special kind of energy within his body. Immediately, he too flashed into his room to familiarize himself with the newly controllable Mixed Element One Qi Body.

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Time flew by, and six days passed in the blink of an eye!

Inside Yun Xiao’s room, a youth in simple clothes was surrounded by a faint aura. The Ancient Dragon Taming Technique began to rotate, seemingly always devouring the Heaven and Earth Energy in the air, appearing quite mysterious.

After six days and six nights of cultivation, the severe injuries that Yun Xiao had suffered were already healed. Now, he had arrived at a critical moment—whether he could break through to the Meridian Gathering Realm in one fell swoop.

The marvel of the Ancient Dragon Taming Technique amazed even the Long Xiao Battle God’s soul within Yun Xiao, because even with his previous life’s talent, it seemed that his current speed of cultivation was faster.

No wonder Tan Yun and the others had labeled him a freak; such a rate of breakthrough was unheard of among the geniuses of the Hidden Dragon Continent.

For instance, Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi Cultivation had already reached the very peak of the Peak of Meridian Introduction Realm, just one step away from breaking through to the Meridian Gathering Realm, and achieving another level of cultivation.

Boom!

At a certain moment, an extremely strong aura suddenly erupted from Yun Xiao’s body, signaling his successful breakthrough to the Meridian Gathering Realm, reaching a higher level.

The intense fluctuation of energy shocked Tan Yun and the others outside the courtyard. Sensing the aura of this fluctuation, they looked at each other in disbelief; the terrifying guess had come true, and for a while, they didn’t know what to say.

”Hehe, I knew big brother Yun Xiao would definitely succeed!”

Perhaps only Ling Wan had such boundless confidence in Yun Xiao, for if even his Mixed Element One Qi Body could be controlled, what on this Continent could Yun Xiao not accomplish?

This blind faith may seem laughable, but Ling Wan was just that kind of innocent youth. Ever since Yun Xiao risked severe injury to open his governor and conception vessels, thereby controlling the Mixed Element One Qi Body, Ling Wan had come to regard Yun Xiao as his own elder brother.

In fact, he felt even closer to him than to his two biological brothers, for although Ling Wan was born into the Zhao Family from Ningfeng City, he had never enjoyed family affection from childhood and was treated as a monster by his father and elder brothers, who even wished to kill him to rid themselves of a problem.

It was under such extreme despair and desolation that Ling Wan met Yun Xiao, and from the moment Yun Xiao took control of the Mixed Element One Qi, he regarded Yun Xiao as his only kin. This kinship was something Tan Yun and the others could not compare with.