Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Luo Fusheng, known as the most talented Beast Vein Master in Demons Mountain for nearly a century, has a mastery of the Beast Vein Technique that rivals even some of the elders of Demons Mountain.

Aside from his talent in the Beast Vein field, Luo Fusheng’s Meridian Qi cultivation is also unparalleled among the younger generation of Demons Mountain, having reached the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm at a young age, almost on par with the geniuses of the four top forces.

With high talent comes high perspective. As a super genius of Demons Mountain, Luo Fusheng has had countless women admire him over the years, yet he took no interest in any of them until Xu Hongzhuang arrived at Demons Mountain.

This young girl often dressed in a red dress, though she came from the Hidden Dragon Continent, showcased talent that rivaled the old-time geniuses of Demons Mountain, breaking through to the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage in just over a year.

Of course, talent in Meridian Qi cultivation alone wasn’t enough to make Luo Fusheng pay much attention, until one day, after hearing news from his master, Mountain Master Hou Tianlie, he was utterly shaken by Xu Hongzhuang.

Because the girl named Xu Hongzhuang managed to tame the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, the mount of the founding ancestor of Demons Mountain, a ninth-rank advanced pinnacle Vein Demon.

As the top genius of Demons Mountain, Luo Fusheng had also considered the idea of taming the Snow Stepping Flying Horse. In Beast Vein, there’s often an element of ”fate”; what if he and the horse could see eye to eye?

However, Luo Fusheng ended up being kicked in the chest by the Snow Stepping Flying Horse. Had it not been for his teacher Hou Tianlie’s timely intervention, the top genius of Demons Mountain might have met his end under the horse’s hooves.

From then on, Luo Fusheng gave up the thought of taming the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, at least until he broke through to a Heavenly Rank Beast Vein Master.

Yet, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse that nearly killed Luo Fusheng was ultimately subdued by Xu Hongzhuang. The impact of this on him was intense, though outsiders could not understand.

Already fond of Xu Hongzhuang, Luo Fusheng could not suppress his feelings any longer upon receiving this news and regarded Xu Hongzhuang as his destined Taoist partner.

However, at this moment, Xu Hongzhuang had brought a stranger along, and though pulling on someone’s sleeve wasn’t overly intimate, to Luo Fusheng, it held a different meaning.

Moreover, upon hearing the name Yun Xiao, Luo Fusheng immediately recalled the rumors buzzing in Extreme Yin City over the past few days, subconsciously feeling a sense of dislike towards Yun Xiao.

Some might wonder, since Luo Fusheng had feelings for Xu Hongzhuang, why participate in the Xuanyin Hall’s marriage solicitation? It relates to the nature of men.

On Nine Dragons Continent, having multiple wives and concubines is common for men. Besides, Luo Fusheng wasn’t sure if Xu Hongzhuang favored him, so he wanted to try his luck at Xuanyin Hall. If he could obtain the Illusion Yin Grass and marry the Hall Master’s daughter, it would be a great honor.

Yet the young man named Yun Xiao had not only a close relationship with Xu Hongzhuang but also unclear ties with the eldest lady of Xuanyin Hall. This was why Luo Fusheng took an instant dislike to Yun Xiao upon seeing him.

Of course, Luo Fusheng couldn’t show these feelings, but the hatred in his eyes betrayed him, an emotion Yun Xiao easily perceived.

”Senior Brother Fusheng is correct, I am indeed the Yun Xiao you’re thinking of!”

Seemingly unaware of the veiled meaning in Luo Fusheng’s words, Yun Xiao instead wore a smile on his face. Luo Fusheng was even more displeased upon hearing this form of address, akin to Xu Hongzhuang’s, suggesting an unspeakable relationship between them.

Nevertheless, even though he found Yun Xiao annoying, Luo Fusheng couldn’t start a fight in public and felt at a loss on how to respond to Yun Xiao’s smiles and words.

”Senior Brother Fusheng, this is the Yun Xiao I’ve told you about. We are actually... very good friends!”

Xu Hongzhuang didn’t notice the subtle tension, almost blurting out their real relationship from Hidden Dragon Continent, but caught herself in time.

”Just friends?”

Luo Fusheng didn’t ask aloud, merely nodding coldly to Yun Xiao before turning his head, leaving Xu Hongzhuang in awkward frustration. Senior Brother Fusheng wasn’t usually so impolite.

”Tsk tsk, yet another case of a beauty causing trouble!”

Unlike Xu Hongzhuang, Yun Xiao, already experienced, understood why Luo Fusheng held such a cold attitude and sighed inwardly.

However, Yun Xiao didn’t reveal the truth; he no longer cared much for someone like Luo Fusheng, a cultivator at the peak of the Seeking Origin Realm. As long as Fusheng didn’t provoke him, he wouldn’t make a fuss about the unpleasant attitude for Xu Hongzhuang’s sake.

Clang!

Just when the atmosphere was a bit awkward, a melodious chime of the clock suddenly echoed, and then the figures of an old man and a young man appeared abruptly, causing everyone to tense up.

”Xuanyin Palace Master: Xue Tianao!”

Although most people present had never seen the high and mighty Xuanyin Palace Master in person, they were all extraordinary talents from the Tenglong Continent, and their family sects obviously had portraits of the Xuanyin Palace Master.

The Xuanyin Palace Master Xue Tianao was a legendary figure who had been famous on the Tenglong Continent for hundreds of years. It was even said that this Xuanyin Palace Master might very well be the number one strongman on the Tenglong Continent.

After all, among the Palace and Hall meetings, this ”Hall” of Xuanyin Palace was ranked first, and the pinnacle figure in charge of the Xuanyin Palace was an invincible existence whose mere foot stomp could shake the Tenglong Continent.

What everyone did not expect was that today, on this open ground, they would unexpectedly see the Xuanyin Palace Master appear in front of them, which was, in a way, an unusual honor for them.

”Since this is Palace Master Xue, then the person beside him must be the young lady of Xuanyin Palace?”

In the next moment, most people’s gaze turned to the slender figure beside Xue Tianao, and upon seeing her, many people’s eyes sparkled with unusual light.

Due to eighteen years of suffering from the Innate Pulse Cutting condition, even though it had been initially controlled for more than two years now, Xue Ningxiang’s figure still appeared quite frail.

However, precisely because of this, the young lady of Xuanyin Palace seemed delicate and fragile, coupled with her delicate features, it invoked an urge to care for her.

Most of the young geniuses who came to participate in the Xuanyin Palace’s invitation had never seen Xue Ningxiang before. Some people previously worried that this Lady Xue might have organized the invitation because of her unattractiveness, but now it seemed they had worried in vain.

Though Xue Ningxiang was not considered exceptionally beautiful, her appearance was above average, and being the daughter of Xuanyin Palace, her attraction was undeniable.

Upon seeing her appearance, many people breathed a sigh of relief, as spending one’s remaining years facing an unattractive person would indeed be distressing.

However, what people didn’t notice was that in a certain spot, a rough-clothed young man curled the corners of his mouth, clearly noticing the expressions of those around him, and secretly chuckled to himself.

Perhaps only Yun Xiao knew how fierce Lady Xue could be when she got angry, despite her looking so gentle and weak. It was amusing that these uninformed geniuses had the urge to protect her, but who was protecting whom was yet to be seen!

”Welcome everyone to Xuanyin Palace, I am Xue Tianao!”

Xuanyin Palace Master Xue Tianao didn’t seem to show any arrogance. Still, the moment he spoke, the whispers in the field abruptly ceased.

Such a figure carried an intrinsic domineering presence in every word and gesture, far beyond the realm where younger people need words and actions to assert their status.

”Everyone should already be aware of the rules. My daughter suffers from the Innate Pulse Cutting condition, which was initially controlled by a young friend. Still, we are missing a key ingredient, the Illusion Yin Grass, to fully refine and cure it, which is located in the Xuanyin Cave behind me. I hope you will retrieve the Illusion Yin Grass at your earliest, and I will be immensely grateful!”

Xue Tianao’s words briefly introduced the reason for the invitation event, and while mentioning ”a young friend,” he couldn’t help but glance in a certain direction, drawing many people’s attention there.

This supposed young friend naturally referred to Yun Xiao. For some reason, after Xue Tianao’s appearance, he did not greet Yun Xiao, perhaps expressing a form of impartiality.

Boom!

While many were scrutinizing Yun Xiao, a massive surge of energy exploded from a not-too-distant point behind Xue Tianao, instantly attracting all eyes to that place.

Due to the distance, people couldn’t see clearly. However, in the next moment, as a trace of Yin Cold Qi subtly wafted from the north, they all began to ponder thoughtfully.

”Time’s up, follow me!”

Xue Tianao turned his head back, glanced north, and then, after uttering these words, led Xue Ningxiang by the hand in that direction.

No one tarried, including Yun Xiao. They all quickly followed, for they knew that the so-called ”time’s up” must refer to the opening of the once-a-decade Xuanyin Cave.

Xuanyin Cave had a storied reputation, so much so that Xuanyin Palace had been established here, likely due to this unique location. However, starting nearly a century ago, Xuanyin Cave restricted entry to cultivators under a hundred years old, which only added to its enigmatic allure.