Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Haha, Sister Luochen, it seems that your Flying Flower Empire has taken the lead this time!”

Upon recognizing the figure of the Flying Flower at first glance, Xie Jiupeng believed he understood the reason, so he didn’t bother with the Golden Snake Worm and directly burst into laughter, congratulating her loudly.

What outsiders didn’t know was that the relationship between Sect Master Xie Jiupeng of Yufeng Empire and the Flying Flower Empress was extraordinary. Whether their relationship was one of mutual use, or perhaps genuine fondness for each other, no one knew.

In any case, the rulers of the two strongest empires on the Hidden Dragon Continent, due to their subtle relationship, had long been supporting each other. Their relationship was even closer than the former marital alliance between Lingtian Empire and Xuanyue Empire.

Thus, when it came to the Flying Flower Empress taking the lead in breaching Xuanyue’s West Gate, Xie Jiupeng bore no jealousy; instead, he offered sincere congratulations. After all, once the Xuanyue Empire was destroyed, Yufeng Sect’s share would certainly not be shortchanged.

”Jiupeng, there’s been a change!”

However, just as Xie Jiupeng and tens of thousands of people on and around the walls thought that the Flying Flower Empire and Youlong Empire had joined forces to breach the West Gate, and the fall of the empire was imminent, the Flying Flower Empress Ye Luochen spoke with a grim expression.

”What happened?”

Ye Luochen’s interjection left Xie Jiupeng momentarily unable to react. As the de facto ruler of Yufeng Empire, he had inquired about the powerful figures of Xuanyue Imperial City before coming here.

Besides Xuan Haoran, the previous King of Xuanyue, who had recently advanced to Qi Seeking Realm Early Stage, all other empire powerhouses or Sect Masters should be at most at Half-step Earth Rank. So why was there an unexpected development?

Moreover, Xie Jiupeng also knew that Xuan Haoran, who was at Earth Rank Realm, had been dragged outside the North Gate of Baiyue City by Lingtian Emperor Nie Wencang and would have no chance to intervene in the battles at the other three gates. This was an unforeseen complication he had never considered.

”Roar!”

Just as doubts were brewing in Xie Jiupeng’s mind, a roar sounded from the sky. Immediately following, a red shadow furiously swooped down, aiming for the just-landed Flying Flower Empress.

”Beast, begone!”

With himself present, even if the descending Flying Beast Pulse Demon had reached Seventh Rank Low Level, Xie Jiupeng could not contain his fury. With a thunderous shout, the long sword in his hand thrust directly at the enormous creature.

Faced with such a sharp Earth Rank Low Level weapon, the massive Pulse Demon, like the previous Golden Snake Worm, dared not withstand it head-on and let out another angry roar, leaping into the air.

”It’s a Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion!”

It was only at this moment that the cultivators at the East Gate of Xuanyue Empire were able to clearly make out the form of the enormous creature, and they all cheered, knowing who the Pulse Demon belonged to.

”Could it be that Yun Xiao has finally arrived?”

Some cultivators who were familiar with the silhouette of a certain youth looked around expectantly for his appearance, as if his arrival would solve all troubles as easily as cutting through butter.

However, some of the more prudent and experienced individuals recalled the words Little Dragon had spoken earlier. Theoretically, Yun Xiao should be at the North Gate, engaged in a fierce battle with Lingtian Emperor Nie Wencang; he should not have had time to come here.

Yet, these people had underestimated the abilities of the young man from the Yun Family. In less than a day, not only had Yun Xiao resolved the crisis in the Imperial City’s North City, but he had also settled the perilous situations in the South and West Cities.

With the Kings of Lingtian Empire and Black Star Empire both at the North Gate eliminated by Yun Xiao, and Xuan Haoran, an Earth Rank Third Realm powerholder, left behind, the remaining low-rank soldiers could hardly stir up any trouble.

With the Kings of the two empires at the South Gate dead and wounded, their will to fight had seemingly dissipated; at the West Gate, King Wei Wuji of Youlong Empire was dead, and the Flying Flower Empress had fled in disarray. It could be said that the danger at the West Gate was resolved in one fell swoop.

However, none of those present were aware of these circumstances until a lean silhouette leapt down from atop the East Gate and appeared in front of everyone – then they began to vaguely understand something.

”It’s Yun Xiao, it really is Yun Xiao who has returned!”

Among the Xuanyue Empire cultivators at the East Gate, those who recognized Yun Xiao’s identity were not few. Thinking of the great deeds this youth had accomplished recently, their anxious hearts suddenly found their anchor.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...

Following Yun Xiao’s leap from the city wall, a series of figures also jumped down, the many powerholders of Jade Pot Sect and Luoyi Sect. This made the Xuanyue cultivators both inside and outside the East Gate feel as though they had taken a heart-calming pill.

Even those elders who were normally cautious began to vaguely understand something. If it weren’t for the crises at the South and West Gates being resolved, how could the strong from Jade Pot Sect and Luoyi Sect possibly be seen following Yun Xiao at this Imperial East Gate?

Moreover, inside Xuanyue Imperial City, there didn’t seem to be any disturbance. This certainly didn’t resemble the signs of the Flying Flower Empire having breached both the East and West Gates. Instead, it seemed more like they were chased here by Yun Xiao.

”Chasing after a strong warrior of the Earth Rank Third Realm?!”

Thinking of this possibility, many people gasped in shock. Although the child Little Dragon previously mentioned that daddy Yun Xiao was in a fierce battle with Nie Wencang at the North Gate, everyone present considered it boasting.

But now, seeing the Flying Flower Empress’s aura slightly unstable, and her grim expression, everyone had reason to believe that this Flying Flower Empress had come outside the East Gate seeking the help of Xie Jiupeng.

The relationship between Ye Luochen and Xie Jiupeng was indeed ambiguous, but many rumors had reached the ears of Cultivators from other Empires. In line with the principle of better to believe it exists than not, everyone now regarded these two as allied like branches of the same tree.

”Daddy!”

Just as everyone was caught in a strange silence due to the appearance of Ye Luochen and Yun Xiao, a naively exuberant cheer suddenly came from beneath the East City Gate. This caused all eyes to turn directly to the child adorned like a carved piece of precious jade.

Upon this look, the newly arrived Cultivators from Jade Pot Sect and Luoyi Sect saw an extremely adorable child, hopping and bouncing towards a certain youth in coarse clothes, and with a leap, directly plunged into Yun Xiao’s arms.

”That... that child’s daddy, is actually... Yun Xiao?”

Seeing this scene, the eyeballs of all the Cultivators from Jade Pot Sect and Luoyi Sect nearly popped out of their sockets. They thought they knew Yun Xiao very well but were utterly unaware that the youth already had such a big son!

Especially for Mo Qing, who harbored certain feelings for Yun Xiao, her complexion had already turned pale, feeling as if she had been the butt of a joke all this time, and her previous actions were now utterly ridiculous.

”No wonder he was always indifferent to other women, turns out he even has a son already!”

Liu Hanyi of Luoyi Sect also had a complex look on her face. Compared to Mo Qing, her affection for Yun Xiao might be weaker, but as time went on, she found herself falling deeper as well.

”Ah ha, big brother even has such a big son, could it be that he had him with sister-in-law?”

Compared to the two ladies, Ling Wan directly jumped three feet high with joy, barely restraining the urge to move forward and pat the child’s head. The words spoken caused a stir in the hearts of the nearby people, leading them to reflective speculation.

”Nonsense, Xu Hongzhuang was still a virgin when she attended the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference a year ago. How could she have such a big child so soon?”

As Mo Qing’s teacher, the Great Elder Lu Zhan from Jade Pot Sect, saw her pale face, he smacked Ling Wan’s head heavily, and his words instantly dispelled everyone’s doubts.

In fact, after that incident, these elders from Jade Pot Sect also knew about the marriage agreement between Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang, the daughter of the Sect Master of Lingyun Sect.

But such matters were not for others to comment on extensively. Everyone knew that the Shang Family’s annihilation must have had something to do with Lingyun Sect, which was bound to be nothing more than a cursed connection.

However, when it comes to matters of affection, no one can speak clearly. Yun Xiao’s actions at the Hidden Dragon Conference, saving Xu Hongzhuang despite breaking the rules, proved that their relationship was not simple, which led to some earlier misconceptions.

But with Lu Zhan’s explanation now, everyone knew that the child couldn’t possibly be the offspring of Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang. After all, Xu Hongzhuang’s appearance at the Hidden Dragon Conference from a year ago was still fresh in their minds; in such a short time, how could it be that the child could already call out ”daddy”?

”Could there be another sister-in-law I don’t know about?”

After receiving a smack on the back of his head, Ling Wan, true to his single-track mind, rubbed his head in confusion, his gaze scanning over Mo Qing and Liu Hanyi back and forth. Combined with his murmured words, the implication was clear.

”Fatso, if you spout nonsense again, I’ll tear that mouth of yours!”

Even with Liu Hanyi’s composure, her cheeks flushed red at this moment, and with her statement, everyone also understood that the child calling Yun Xiao daddy was not hers.

Immediately, everyone’s gaze turned to Mo Qing, causing the pale complexion of this genius girl from Jade Pot Sect to also gain a hint of rosy color.

”It’s not me!”

With indignation and embarrassment, Mo Qing had no choice but to verbalize her denial. She indeed had the desire, but Yun Xiao never gave her the opportunity. At this moment, she felt at a loss.

Putting aside the speculation of the Jade Pot Sect members, as for Yun Xiao himself, being called daddy by Little Dragon in front of this large assembly made him wish he could burrow into the ground.

Considering Yun Xiao’s age, he was just eighteen at most, and Little Dragon appeared to be about two or three years old, able to speak the word ”daddy.” Doesn’t that imply he had skin-to-skin contact with some woman at fourteen or fifteen, leaving behind affection which resulted in Little Dragon’s birth?