Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”What’s wrong? Brother Xue didn’t we come here to deal with the Strange Spirit? Why are the two of you fighting each other here?”

The President of the Spirit Fighting Commerce, Wei Duzheng, was short and his old eyes occasionally sparkled with shrewdness. He evidently sensed the tense atmosphere in the venue and spoke up again.

The Spirit Fighting Commerce started as a trading company, and at least on the surface, many of its influential figures believed in harmonious prosperity. What they did in the dark was unknown to others.

So when facing figures of similar cultivation level, the President of the Spirit Fighting Commerce also showed this demeanor.

”It’s good that you’re here, Brother Duzheng. Help me judge this. This kid named Yun Xiao took the Wuyan Cloth related to my Wuyan Palace’s Secret Treasure and refused to return it, while Master Xue insists on protecting him. Can this be justified?”

Wu Zhukong pointed at the young man in coarse clothing, as if making a complaint. Unexpectedly, as soon as the name ”Yun Xiao” was mentioned, the President of the Spirit Fighting Commerce immediately turned his gaze to the boy.

”So, you are Yun Xiao?”

Wei Duzheng’s small eyes flashed with a peculiar light, and his tone carried a trace of inexplicable meaning, even shedding the previous calmness, which made everyone lost in thought.

”Genuine article, fair dealing!”

With Xue Tianao by his side, Yun Xiao had nothing to fear. He was already in too deep to care. It seemed that this President of the Spirit Fighting Commerce, Wei Duzheng, already knew about the things he had done.

”Heh heh, over the years, it’s rare to see someone daring enough to kill my commerce headquarters’ Special Envoy and destroy two of our major branches!”

After obtaining the answer he wanted, Wei Duzheng stared at Yun Xiao with a strange smile. Listening to his words, many onlookers who were just learning about these things inhaled sharply.

”That Yun Xiao is truly a troublemaker, but he really has guts!”

Some people couldn’t help but feel admiration while being impressed. After all, the factions Yun Xiao provoked were top forces on the Tenglong Continent. A Wuyan Palace and a Spirit Fighting Commerce were daunting entities for many.

The fact that the boy in coarse clothing offended both made one wonder how he dared to walk the Tenglong Continent without fear of restriction. But considering Yun Xiao hailed from Lianyun Mountain, and with the favor from Xuanyin Hall, perhaps he wasn’t in complete danger.

”Given the circumstances, how about Brother Duzheng join forces with Mr. Wu today? You get your revenge, I get back what’s ours from Wuyan Palace. What do you think?”

It was evident that Wu Zhukong had heard of these things. Delighted by the suggestion, he spoke in a low voice, causing Xue Tianao to tense up slightly.

Xue Tianao was confident in his strength, but if the two Heavenly Rank Experts joined forces, there might indeed be significant pressure.

At present, Yun Xiao was clearly already severely injured. If Xue Tianao was held up, and the experts from Xuanyin Hall were too far to help, then either Long Xiwawa or Lie Shan could likely deal with Yun Xiao easily.

This overconfidence was Xue Tianao’s mistake. He assumed that his appearance would stop Wu Zhukong from causing trouble, so he hadn’t brought Lian Yuluo and others from Xuanyin Hall along.

Unexpectedly, the President of the Spirit Fighting Commerce, Wei Duzheng, also showed up, harboring deep hatred toward Yun Xiao. Wei Duzheng wanted Yun Xiao dead, mainly to restore the Spirit Fighting Commerce’s face.

With the news of the destruction of their Yuyang City and Chunxiao City branches spreading, the impact on the Spirit Fighting Commerce’s reputation was significant. He had to kill Yun Xiao thoroughly to reclaim the commerce’s dignity.

If it were just Wei Duzheng, he might not dare confront Xue Tianao, considering they were in Extreme Yin City. But with Wu Zhukong from Wuyan Palace, he now had more confidence.

With Wei Duzheng’s strength, he could naturally sense that Yun Xiao was seriously injured. As long as Xue Tianao was held off, the severely injured Yun Xiao was doomed. Who would deliver the final blow wasn’t important.

Seeing the precarious situation, Xue Tianao turned his head toward the headquarters of Xuanyin Hall. Not sensing many strong auras there, his face turned a few shades darker.

”Wei Duzheng, Wu Zhukong, have you both forgotten that Yun Xiao is from Lianyun Mountain?”

Just as Xue Tianao pondered a way to get Yun Xiao out of the battlefield, an elderly voice suddenly echoed from the sky, causing him to pause, both surprised and delighted.

”Could it be...”

Ning Xiaosheng, who had been guessing a certain possibility, was now a bit excited because he suddenly realized that his guess was about to become reality. Was the most mysterious person on the Tenglong Continent about to appear before him?

In contrast to Xue Tianao’s surprise and the spectators’ anticipation, Wu Zhukong and Wei Duzheng’s expressions were no longer as pleasant as before because they were similarly familiar with this voice.

”The President of the Meridian Refining Master Association: Lu Yanji!”

When the three saw the elderly figure descending from the heavens, all doubts vanished from their hearts. Perhaps compared to those few individuals, the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association is truly the number one on the Tenglong Continent?

The figure descending from the sky wore a peculiar half-black, half-green robe. Though the robe was odd, his face glowed with a healthy radiance, resembling someone with immortal grace. As he descended, his robes fluttered gracefully, exuding extreme elegance.

It’s worth mentioning that the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association held a black horsetail whisk in his hand, appearing like someone on a cultivation path. His appearance was distinct from anyone else present, leaving a deep impression.

”Is that the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association?”

Even Yun Xiao, though considered a disciple of Lianyun Mountain, had never seen the elusive President within Lianyun Mountain, but in Extreme Yin City, he saw him for the first time.

Lu Yanji, President of the Meridian Refining Master Association, is one of the oldest strong individuals still existing on the Tenglong Continent. In terms of seniority, he is on par with people like Wei Duzheng and Wu Zhukong.

Strong individuals from Lu Yanji’s era have either exhausted their lifespans or moved to higher planes like the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. But due to certain reasons, he remains on the Tenglong Continent, deepening his cultivation, making even Xue Tianao and Wu Zhukong ashamed in comparison.

Additionally, Lu Yanji is a genuine Heavenly-grade Pulse Refining Master, his Meridian Refining Technique unrivaled on the Tenglong Continent. This is why Xue Tianao spared no effort in finding him to treat Xue Ningxiang’s Innate Pulse Cutting.

It is precisely because this top Meridian Refining Master on the Tenglong Continent was at a loss that Xue Tianao realized the Innate Pulse Cutting is a terminal illness on the continent, leading him to a point of despair.

Indeed, Xue Tianao, though he tried inviting Lu Yanji, wasn’t sure if he would come. Seeing his figure now relieved his inner turmoil.

Regardless, even though for many years Lu Yanji hasn’t minded Lianyun Mountain’s affairs, he is undeniably the legitimate President of the Meridian Refining Master Association.

Xue Tianao believed that with his appearance, as the top Meridian Refining Master on the Tenglong Continent, along with his esteemed seniority, it’s unlikely Wu Zhukong and Wei Duzheng could cause any major upheaval.

”Greetings, President!”

Yun Xiao, perceptive as ever, saw Lu Yanji had landed on the ground, stepped forward several paces, and bowed respectfully, expressing utmost cordiality.

”I’ve heard about you from Sanyuan, Yun Xiao, you’re quite impressive!”

Lu Yanji looked at the severely injured young man before him, his Heaven Rank soul naturally able to sense certain things. Hearing his words, many cultivators observing revealed a touch of envy.

Though they were not disciples of Lianyun Mountain, they knew this elusive President wouldn’t easily appear at Lianyun Mountain, let alone readily praise a young disciple.

With such a compliment, one might consider their life fulfilled already?

Puff, puff, puff...

Lu Yanji didn’t have the thoughts of the spectators. After his words fell, his right hand moved rhythmically, tapping Yun Xiao’s chest over ten times.

”Whoa...”

After those taps, Yun Xiao felt a sweetness in his throat, spat out a mouthful of clotted blood, and experienced a newfound lightness throughout his body, casting a grateful glance.

”Huh? The aura of this President...”

After the gratitude passed, Yun Xiao’s gaze suddenly became sharp. To his surprise, as he felt relaxed, he sensed a peculiar aura within Lu Yanji, evoking faint familiarity, as if he had encountered it somewhere before.

Yun Xiao’s thoughts did not surface, so Lu Yanji remained unresponsive. After somewhat alleviating Yun Xiao’s injuries, he finally turned to look at two formidable individuals with somber expressions.

”Elder Lu, don’t look at me like that. It was Yun Xiao who first took our Wuyan Palace’s item!”

For this senior President of Lianyun Mountain, even someone as assertive as Wu Zhukong had to contain a bit of his demeanor, but he did not give up on coveting the Wuyan Cloth.

In contrast, the President of the Douling Commerce Guild remained silent. He wanted to kill Yun Xiao merely to impose the guild’s prestige. Recognizing the situation, he did not appear as urgent as Wu Zhukong, opting instead to observe the developments before reacting.