Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Huff... Huff...

As the Heavenly Rank Low-Level Pulse Array erupted, Lian Yuluo could clearly sense that the Xuanyuan Water originally attached to the surface of Xue Ningxiang’s skin was completely absorbed into her body.

Then, Lian Yuluo, who continuously released her soul power, sensed once more that the meridians inside Xue Ningxiang’s body began to expand under the effect of the Xuanyuan Water.

A burst of Yin Cold power exploded, making Lian Yuluo aware that the effects of the Illusion Yin Pill had been unleashed. She had never heard of this pill before, hence was unaware of its actual effects beforehand.

Until now, when the Illusion Yin Pill’s effect, along with Xuanyuan Water and the Heavenly Rank Pulse Array, erupted explosively, Lian Yuluo suddenly had an epiphany, silently acknowledging this might also be an opportunity for Xue Ningxiang.

The peculiar cold from the Illusion Yin Grass seemed to penetrate every niche, rampaging through Xue Ningxiang’s body and filling her every inch of skin and bone with its mystical presence.

Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!

In merely an instant, Xue Ningxiang’s skin transformed into seven different colors, almost identical to the changing shades of the Illusion Yin Grass itself, causing Lian Yuluo another thread of concern.

It is known that the Illusion Yin Grass can cause hallucinations. The Advanced Earth Rank variety of this grass was beyond the control of even the Chang Brothers of Impermanence Island, let alone the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm Xue Ningxiang.

Though the hallucinogenic effect has been forcibly suppressed in the Illusion Yin Pill made from the grass, now ingested by Xue Ningxiang, the potent force it could unleash might be even more formidable than that of the single Illusion Yin Grass.

”Father, Mother...”

Perhaps due to some pain or illusion, Xue Ningxiang mumbled unclear words at this moment, and even Lian Yuluo, who was closest, only heard the addresses ”Father” and ”Mother.”

Xue Ningxiang’s father was indeed Xue Tianao, the Master Xuan Yin Hall, and Lian Yuluo, the Vice Hall Master, knew her mother died during childbirth, and the two never met.

This underscores the power of the Illusion Yin Grass; even though Xue Ningxiang never saw her mother, there was fantasy and longing at times.

The grass induced illusions based on such longing and imagination for Xue Ningxiang, which can be more captivating than actual events.

Exhale...

At this critical moment, a gentle breeze suddenly drifted in from outside the tent, startling Lian Yuluo, who then quickly reacted with an odd expression.

”It’s Yun Xiao’s soul power!”

Lian Yuluo, an accomplished Heavenly-grade Pulse Refining Master, had a keen sense that the seemingly gentle invisible phenomenon was indeed Yun Xiao’s soul power.

This Middle Level Earth Rank soul power seemed insignificant in Lian Yuluo’s eyes. Her surprise was due to Xue Ningxiang’s naked body lying right in front of her.

Thankfully, Lian Yuluo previously had to point at Xue Ningxiang’s Du Meridian acupoints, flipping her over; otherwise, under Yun Xiao’s soul power, the body of the Lady Xue from the Xuanyin Hall would have been fully exposed.

Innate Pulse Cutting is a unique condition deemed incurable within the Tenglong Continent because even Heavenly Rank Pulse Refining Masters like Lian Yuluo find it beyond their skill.

Yet, the Illusion Yin Pill, combined with the Xuanyuan Water and the Heavenly Rank Low-Level Pulse Array, can completely cure Xue Ningxiang’s Innate Pulse Cutting, though Yun Xiao overlooked a small detail—the soul impact of the Illusion Yin Grass.

The Illusion Yin Pill is a magical elixir that can unleash the Yin Cold power ancestral within her body, making her capable of contributing actively under various manipulations.

However, Xue Ningxiang’s cultivation was shallow, and her soul power was merely at the Low-Level Spiritual Rank. Even though the Illusion Yin Pill neutralized the grass’s properties, it was still beyond her current endurance.

Upon realizing this, Yun Xiao decisively unleashed his soul power without hesitation, realizing that any further delay could plunge Xue Ningxiang into a deeper illusion, which would hinder the cure of the Innate Pulse Cutting.

In terms of using soul power, even Lian Yuluo with her superior sensing ability of Heavenly Rank Low-Level soul was outmatched to some extent, at least under this external soul’s influence, the babble from Xue Ningxiang’s mouth significantly reduced.

This understanding brought Lian Yuluo deeper insight into Yun Xiao’s abilities; this young individual consistently surprises her. Although she wasn’t sure about Xue Ningxiang’s outcomes if continued unchecked, she knew they wouldn’t be favorable.

Now, the ability of Yun Xiao’s soul to restrain illusions was indeed a great relief setting everything back on course.

Yun Xiao’s soul did not linger long over Xue Ningxiang’s body, swiftly suppressing the illusions before withdrawing, as the Lady Xue was utterly exposed, causing much awkwardness.

With the foundation laid by Yun Xiao, ensuing matters were handled entirely by Lian Yuluo. It’s worth noting that following the initial illusions, Xue Ningxiang no longer faced dangers requiring Yun Xiao’s intervention.

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Outside Xue Ningxiang’s room!

In the blink of an eye, seven full days had passed. During these seven days, the door to this room remained tightly shut, making the Xuanyin Hall Master, standing outside, feel restless, unsure of the situation inside.

Out of concern for his beloved daughter, Xue Tianao did not leave her side for these seven days. Unfortunately, even he couldn’t clearly sense the situation inside. The longer the time dragged on, the more agitated he became.

Boom!

However, on the arrival of the third day, an extremely powerful energy wave suddenly erupted from the room that had shown no activity, causing him to abruptly raise his head, his eyes filled with shock and joy.

”This...this is...”

Being a Heavenly Rank Expert, Xue Tianao, though not a Meridian Refining Master, could sense what the energy fluctuation signified at that moment.

”It’s the aura of a breakthrough...”

When Xue Tianao finally confirmed that it was the aura of a breakthrough from the Spiritual Rank Three Realms to the Earth Rank Third Realm, a glint of tears appeared in his aged eyes because he knew that Yun Xiao and Lian Yuluo had succeeded after all; they hadn’t let him down.

Because ever since Xue Ningxiang initially controlled her Innate Pulse Cutting a few years ago, her cultivation had made a swift progression, reaching the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm within just three years.

But since then, in the past year or so, Xue Ningxiang’s cultivation had stalled, making Xue Tianao, who was initially skeptical of Yun Xiao’s words, finally believe that the young man’s words were indeed true.

And now, Yun Xiao and Lian Yuluo, both stronger than the Spirit Vein Realm, could not possibly have been the source of the breakthrough aura to the Earth Rank Qi Seeking Realm. It could only have been emitted by Xue Ningxiang.

This meant that after seven days of effort, Xue Ningxiang finally shattered the barrier preventing her from breaking through to the Earth Rank Third Realm, proving that her Innate Pulse Cutting no longer held any restraints.

Since learning his precious daughter was afflicted with Innate Pulse Cutting, Xue Tianao had dreamt of this moment. He had sought out powerful Meridian Refining Masters across the entire Tenglong Continent and even consulted some Poison Vein Masters, yet all his efforts were in vain.

Who would have thought that a youth from the Hidden Dragon Continent could resolve in mere moments what the entire Tenglong Continent had been unable to solve for nearly twenty years? At this moment, Xue Tianao, the Xuanyin Palace Master, felt deeply moved.

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Inside the room.

At this moment, Lian Yuluo was no longer on the bed, and Xue Ningxiang was draped in a simple robe, yet the aura of breakthrough showed no signs of stopping.

Under the gaze of Yun Xiao and Lian Yuluo, filled with both surprise and joy, Xue Ningxiang’s Meridian Qi Cultivation suddenly broke through to the Earth Rank Third Realm Qi Seeking Realm, making Lian Yuluo realize that her efforts over the past seven days had not been in vain.

On the other hand, Yun Xiao remained much more composed. Compared to Lian Yuluo, his understanding of Innate Pulse Cutting was naturally much deeper.

His eyes revealed a strong sense of anticipation because he knew that after completely controlling her Innate Pulse Cutting, Xue Ningxiang’s achievements wouldn’t stop at merely breaking through to the Qi Seeking Realm.

Qi Seeking Realm Early Stage, Qi Seeking Realm Middle Stage, Qi Seeking Realm Late Stage...

She advanced swiftly, breaking through to the Peak of Qi Seeking Realm in just a few short breaths. Lian Yuluo was left stunned, witnessing the girl who had previously been at the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm leap to the Peak of Qi Seeking Realm, making an entire Great Realm breakthrough.

However, the shock Xue Ningxiang brought upon Lian Yuluo was far from over. After just a few more breaths, the Meridian Qi aura of the Xuanyin Hall’s eldest young lady surged again, reaching the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage.

For ordinary people to break through from the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm to the Seeking Origin Realm, it usually required decades. Even top talents like Su Jian and Gu Changsheng took at least ten to twenty years.

But Xue Ningxiang achieved this in just fifteen minutes, breaking through two major realms and reaching the Seeking Origin Realm. Such a feat would be unbelievable to most.

Yet, what unfolded before Lian Yuluo’s eyes was a vivid reality, and Xue Ningxiang, after reaching the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, still exuded an intense and bizarre aura that showed no signs of stopping.

”Peak of Seeking Origin Realm...”

Ultimately, Xue Ningxiang’s Meridian Qi Cultivation rested at the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm, drawing a long breath from the wide-eyed Lian Yuluo. Yet, her heart felt a tinge of disappointment, mixed with a plethora of conflicting emotions.

For a moment, the room fell silent. Not only the two spectators but even Xue Ningxiang, who had just completed her breakthrough, remained motionless.