Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Ren Qian, known as the strategist of Tiger Roar Manor, has always prided himself on being infallible in his calculations. Since the rise of Tiger Roar Manor, his reputation has become much more prominent than that of the Manor Master Pan Lianhu.

It could even be said that without Ren Qian, there would be no Tiger Roar Manor as it is today. The overlords of Wuchuan City have looked down on Pan Lianhu, but they dared not show any disrespect to this Vice Manor Master of Tiger Roar Manor.

No one expected that Ren Qian, always known for his strategic prowess, would inexplicably die in these desolate mountains, even he himself felt it was peculiar at the moment of his death. This was not the ending he desired.

This time, Tiger Roar Manor mobilized all its forces, intending to uproot the greatest threat of Wuchuan City, the Lu Family, from the Yanji Mountain Range, marking the first step towards dominating the entire city.

But no one anticipated that a single miscalculation would cost Ren Qian his life here. From the kick of that youth just now, Ren Qian knew very clearly that not only was he no match, but even Zhu Anshan, the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm expert, would likely fail.

In that case, just this one person could completely dismantle the threat of Tiger Roar Manor.

It wasn’t until the moment of his death that Ren Qian truly understood that on the Nine Dragons Continent, strength ultimately matters. Any schemes or plots are ultimately powerless before absolute strength.

No matter how many calculations one makes, I only need to kick you, just like that rough-clothed youth’s kick, smashing Ren Qian’s proudest intellect to pieces. This is the crushing force of absolute power.

”Ren Qian... is dead?!”

Everyone stared blankly at the Vice Manor Master of Tiger Roar Manor, who had spat blood twice and then fell silent, unable to process what had happened. This included Tang Gu and Lv Xiaoman.

If Yun Xiao’s earlier kick that killed Yu Wu, who was in the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, had only shocked them, then this kick that killed Ren Qian, who was in the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage, was truly astonishing.

Even if Lv Xiaoman instinctively hid behind Yun Xiao, she never thought that this youth named Xingchen could really protect her. It was just her last desperate option to grasp at this life-saving straw.

Who would have thought the outcome would be like this, with Ren Qian at the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage, and Yu Wu at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, seemingly no different, both being kicked to death by this youth.

”This guy, he was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger all along!”

After the shock subsided, Lv Xiaoman couldn’t help but stomp her foot in frustration, feeling a touch of resentment, thinking to herself that since this guy was so strong, why didn’t he show it earlier, sparing her the effort of trying to provoke jealousy between him and Tang Gu.

If she had known earlier, Lv Xiaoman probably wouldn’t have bothered with those little schemes, but directly showing strength in front of her wouldn’t have been as shocking as now.

In a moment of despair, when death seemed inevitable, a hero suddenly appeared and thrashed the enemy, even though Lv Xiaoman had seen the splendor of many young talents before, none seemed as dazzling as Xingchen at this moment.

Under such a dazzling halo, even the genius of Firewood Valley in the Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage seemed like nothing more than a mere clay chicken and pottery dog, utterly incomparable.

Could the genius of the Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage of Firewood Valley kill Ren Qian in the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage as if slaughtering a chicken? Those people at most rely on their powerful backgrounds, unlike Xingchen, who relies on his own strength.

”Clay chicken and pottery dog? So he wasn’t lying to us just now!”

Recalling this phrase, Lv Xiaoman suddenly remembered something Xingchen had said earlier when Yu Wu and others first rebelled.

At the time, she and Tang Gu both thought this guy was bluffing, but they didn’t expect that it would come true so soon.

While Lv Xiaoman was lost in thought, the few cultivators of the Origin Seeking Realm who had rebelled against the Lu Family stepped back a few steps subconsciously, fearing to be targeted by that rough-clothed youth.

At the same time, these cultivators were filled with endless regret, thinking if they had known the Lu Family had such a powerful ally, why would they have followed Yu Wu in betrayal?

Now, they not only didn’t get any benefits but might even get burned, which indeed was the perfect example of something being not worth the cost!

While regretting, they cursed the deceased Yu Tong violently, but no matter how much they cursed, it couldn’t change the fact.

”Second brother!”

Amid the strange atmosphere of silence, a piercing cry suddenly emerged from somewhere, followed by a loud noise as a figure retreated rapidly.

This cry naturally came from Pan Lianhu, the Manor Master of Tiger Roar Manor. He had been holding the upper hand in his battle against the Lu Family’s Great Elder Lv Song and had the spare attention to notice the other insignificant battles.

Unexpectedly for Pan Lianhu, his brother by a different family name, who was also at the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage, couldn’t even withstand a single move and was forcefully killed by an unassuming young man in coarse clothes. How could this not shock and anger him?

Although Pan Lianhu was the nominal Manor Master of Tiger Roar Manor, he was self-aware enough to know that his strength was only marginally superior, but he was far from matching his second brother Ren Qian in intelligence and strategic planning.

So over the years, Pan Lianhu did not bother much with the mundane affairs of the manor, leaving everything to Ren Qian to manage. The latter did not disappoint, organizing Tiger Roar Manor in a well-disciplined manner that even faintly eclipsed the other three hegemonic forces of Wuchuan City.

In Pan Lianhu’s view, Ren Qian’s meticulous planning this time, along with allying with Zhu Anshan, a powerhouse at the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm, should easily wipe out the Lv Family, right?

The development earlier was all within Ren Qian’s plan. With Yu Wu, who had infiltrated the Lv Family, leading the way, many cultivators turned against the Lv Family, making it seem like their fate was sealed. Who would pay attention to an inconspicuous young man in coarse clothes?

Who would have thought that such an unremarkable young man in coarse clothing would become the biggest turning point in this battle? Pan Lianhu had no idea where this boy had emerged from and why he was so terrifying.

At that moment, with the shock of his brother’s death and the dread of that young man, Pan Lianhu did not pursue Lv Song any further. Instead, he was contemplating whether to have everyone from Tiger Roar Manor rush forward to tear that boy to pieces.

”Haha, Manor Master Pan, unexpected, right? Young Master Xingchen is indeed our Lv Family’s secret weapon. I wonder what waves you can stir up this time?”

The Great Elder of the Lv Family, Lv Song, who was just driven back several steps by Pan Lianhu, showed no signs of anger from being defeated. Instead, he laughed heartily, and his words made many people curl their lips.

Along the way, although Yun Xiao was counted as a member of the Lv Family, Tang Gu and the three Great Elders of the Lv Family never gave him a friendly face, something clearly observed by those other recruited cultivators.

It seems that Lv Xiaoman’s occasional visits to Yun Xiao made the Lv Family elders quite displeased. As the saying goes, ”Don’t let fertile land go to an outsider,” they certainly hoped Lv Xiaoman would eventually end up with Tang Gu.

But at this moment, due to Yun Xiao’s displayed strength, he suddenly turned into ”Young Master Xingchen” in the mouth of Great Elder Lv Song of the Lv Family. How naturally he changed his attitude!

Bang!

At this moment, another loud noise came, followed by a figure being hurled backward, finally crashing onto the bonfire in front of Yun Xiao and the other two. Sparks flew, and Lv Xiaoman rushed forward with a startled cry.

”Father!”

Upon hearing Lv Xiaoman’s exclaimed cry, many people finally recognized the dispirited figure that hit the ground as Lv An, the Family Head. But at this moment, he was clearly seriously injured; without Lv Xiaoman’s support, he might not be able to stand at all.

Moreover, due to his crash into the bonfire, much of Lv An’s beard, hair, and eyebrows were singed, making him look extremely disheveled, completely lacking the demeanor of a Family Head he once had.

Originally engaged in a fierce battle with Zhu Anshan, Lv An was ultimately one realm lower. At first, driven by desperation, Zhu Anshan was wary, but after Yun Xiao took action, the situation subtly changed.

Even while fighting Zhu Anshan, Lv An kept a constant eye on his disciples and precious daughter’s situation. When Ren Qian suddenly struck, his heart almost leapt into his throat.

It wasn’t until he saw Xingchen take action, where he kicked Ren Qian from the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage to death, that Lv An felt the turning point for the Lv Family finally arrived. Thus, his attacks were no longer as desperate as before.

This very shift allowed Zhu Anshan to seize the opportunity, ultimately striking Lv An’s chest with a handprint. Were it not for the Protective Heart Talisman he wore, his heart might have been obliterated.

”I’m fine... cough, cough...”

Supported by his daughter, Lv An had just spoken three words before he coughed continuously, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, obviously suffering from extremely severe internal injuries.

”Thank you, Young Brother Xingchen, for your help. Lv An is endlessly grateful!”

With great effort, Lv An suppressed the turmoil within himself, bowing deeply towards Yun Xiao, his face showing a hint of guilt. He knew that when Tang Gu issued the challenge to Yun Xiao earlier, he hadn’t uttered a word to stop it.

Originally, Lv An also believed that Yun Xiao at most had the battle prowess of the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, and that he had no ability to change this one-sided battle. From his perspective, such a high-level fight was truly out of reach for this young man.

Who knew that with just two kicks, this young man called Xingchen had killed both Yu Wu and Ren Qian. The Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage Yu Wu was fine, but Ren Qian was the Vice Manor Master of Tiger Roar Manor, whose strength might not even be inferior to him, the Family Head of the Lv Family.

Because of this, Lv An clearly realized that if the Lv Family wanted to escape the calamity of extermination today, it ultimately depended on this young man in coarse clothes, not yet twenty years old.

As long as he steadfastly supported the Lv Family, then Zhu Anshan, their strongest adversary, would no longer be a threat.