Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Xuanyin Hall, a longstanding adversary of Wuyan Palace, had been in rivalry for years; even the relocation of Wuyan Palace from its ancestral grounds was due to the overwhelming strength of Xuanyin Hall, forcing a temporary retreat.

If the combined force of the Meridian Refining Master Association and Demons Mountain wasn’t enough to make Wuyan Palace completely retreat, the addition of their lifelong enemy, Xuanyin Hall, finally shattered the last strand of resistance in Zhang Daohe’s heart.

The Seventh Elder of Wuyan Palace certainly wouldn’t think Yun Xiao was spreading panic without reason. After all, Yun Xiao originally came from the Meridian Refining Master Association, and it was rumored that even Bai Wushuang of Heavenly Hospital fell by his hand, yet he emerged unscathed in the end.

This showed the high regard for Yun Xiao on Lianyun Mountain, possibly even surpassing the likes of top talents such as Bai Wushuang or Ye Ku.

As for Xuanyin Hall, Zhang Daohe had learned from Long Xiwawa’s information that Yun Xiao had cured the Innate Pulse Cutting of Xuanyin Hall Master’s daughter, and, true to his character, Xuanyin Hall Master wouldn’t disregard Yun Xiao’s safety.

Moreover, with existing tensions between Xuanyin Hall and Wuyan Palace, despite the Palace Master Wu Zhukong currently being within Xuanyin Hall, this position was only due to the threat of a Heavenly Rank Strange Spirit. Once relieved of this threat, the two sides would certainly return to a confrontational status.

Even if no strong figures from Lianyun Mountain or Xuanyin Hall were present at the moment, just one Elder from Demons Mountain, Ge Wanli, made Zhang Daohe uncertain that he could deal with the situation.

More crucially, if Ge Wanli engaged him, what would happen if Yun Xiao fiercely attacked Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya? Those two were far from being matches for this rugged young man.

Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya – one, the proud disciple of Palace Master Wu Zhukong and the other, the direct disciple of Vice Palace Master Fu Lingxue – even if Zhang Daohe borrowed a spine, he couldn’t let any harm befall these two.

At this moment, Zhang Daohe bitterly regretted, thinking if he had known the situation at Yanji Lake earlier, he would have brought more people along. In these circumstances, why would he fear anything from Ge Wanli or Zhao Huai’an?

Bang!

As Zhang Daohe hesitated slightly, a loud noise echoed, and he saw his Meridian Spirit Flame Roar being pushed back two steps by the enlarged rat-shaped Vein Demon, his face turning even more somber.

Chi Yan being able to repel the Ninth Rank Intermediate Flame Roar didn’t mean his power truly surpassed that of this Meridian Spirit; it was only because Zhang Daohe had been distracted for a few breaths, sparing no thought to control the Meridian Spirit.

Meridian Spirits, unlike Demon Pets, have had their Spiritual Wisdom erased and rely entirely on their master’s control to battle opponents. While they possess some inherent instincts, their combat effectiveness diminishes without a master’s control, just like Flame Roar at this moment.

”Elder Zhang, if you dare not act, then I shall take the lead!”

Yun Xiao coldly glanced at Zhang Daohe, then cast an eye towards the sullen-faced Long Xiwawa, with a movement that spoke louder than words, further confirming the suspicions in Zhang Daohe’s mind.

”Elder Ge, thank you. Yun Xiao will undoubtedly repay you someday!”

Grateful for Ge Wanli’s kindness, Yun Xiao naturally expressed his thanks, turning and clasping his fists in acknowledgment. Yet Ge Wanli seemed indifferent to his gratitude.

The Demons Mountain Elder’s intervention was not primarily for Yun Xiao’s sake, nor due to Lianyun Mountain or Xuanyin Hall, at least not principally.

Ge Wanli’s main motivation was the recently arisen genius beast vein girl from Demons Mountain over the past couple years, a prodigy capable of taming even the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, the mount of the founding ancestor.

Acknowledging Xu Hongzhuang’s potential, Ge Wanli foresaw that, continuing on this path, she might eventually rise to the role of Mountain Master of Demons Mountain, her beast vein talent exceeding those of seasoned figures like Luo Fu Sheng and Xiao Ming.

This Elder was aware of Xu Hongzhuang’s good relations with Yun Xiao, even learning from Meng Liyang that there had been a marriage contract between the duo on Hidden Dragon Continent, which fell apart due to certain events.

Thus, knowing that today’s intervention would assuredly earn Xu Hongzhuang’s gratitude, Ge Wanli wasn’t willing to risk her disfavor by standing idle.

Balancing these factors, Ge Wanli acted without hesitation, unaware that Yun Xiao’s disregard for his kindness would eventually bring him great benefits in the future, thoughts better left for later.

Swish!

Once he finished speaking, Yun Xiao wasted no time, ignoring Zhang Daohe’s sullen expression and disregarding Ge Wanli, swiftly darting through the opened mist passage.

He thus became the first human cultivator to enter after the collaboration of six great warriors, spending vast efforts and depleting their own Cultivation and Meridian Qi to force a pathway through Yanji Lake.

Witnessing this, everyone was filled with mixed emotions.

Consider that the six had invested tremendous efforts, even at the cost of their own Cultivation, to forcibly open a passage through Yanji Lake. Yet, who would have expected the first to enter was a young talent at only Half-step Earth Realm.

That this young talent entered despite Elder Zhang Daohe’s attempts to block him was indeed astonishing.

Even though it was Ge Wanli’s intervention that made Zhang Daohe temporarily relent in the end, the young man’s talent had already revealed just the tip of the iceberg.

”Elder Daohe, I shall take my leave as well!”

Seeing Zhang Daohe somewhat dazed, Ge Wanli didn’t have many thoughts. He flicked his figure, moving not slower than Yun Xiao, and quickly disappeared into the misty passage.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Four more gusts of wind followed. Zhao Huai’an, Zong Puti, and others didn’t linger either, slipping one by one into the passage, leaving Zhang Daohe as the last of the six Earth Bending Realm experts.

”Hmph, Yun Xiao, Ge Wanli can protect you for a moment, but I don’t believe he can protect you for a lifetime!”

Seeing many gazes on him, a fierce glint shot out from Zhang Daohe’s eyes. Murmuring under his breath, he slightly moved his right hand, and a somewhat blazing aura rushed out between his five fingers, quickly vanishing beyond the periphery of Yanji Lake.

The Wuyan Palace possesses a unique communication method called Spirit Flame Communication, which can only be performed by those at or above the Earth Bending Realm. This method relies on the Fire Attribute aura within the Earth Power.

Only those who have reached the Earth Bending Realm can command the Earth Power like a king. This Spirit Flame Communication is swift, indicating that Zhang Daohe plans to summon some strong individuals from Wuyan Palace to deal with Yun Xiao at Yanji Lake.

Of course, in Zhang Daohe’s heart, obtaining the treasures within Yanji Lake and killing Yun Xiao to acquire the Wuyan Cloth were both exceptional merits, which he couldn’t allow to fall into others’ hands.

So this time, he summoned those from Wuyan Palace who had slightly weaker strength than him, these individuals being his direct subordinates. By the time Yun Xiao was taken care of, the credit wouldn’t be stolen by others, killing two birds with one stone.

Having completed all this, Zhang Daohe didn’t bother with Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya and quickly disappeared into the misty passage.

”Let’s go in as well!”

With the departure of the six Earth Bending Realm experts, the remaining cultivators felt much relieved. The geniuses from several major powers were the first to rush out, eager to discover exactly what lay within Yanji Lake.

With these geniuses leading, countless cultivators flocked toward the passage.

The current Yanji Lake was noticeably different from before. Although there might still be some deadly danger, the proverb ”people die for wealth” holds timeless truth. After all, there were great treasures within Yanji Lake.

”Brother Song...Brother Star, who exactly are they?”

As many people surged toward the misty passage, Lv Xiaoman, standing among her family members, suddenly tugged on Song Jianzi’s sleeve and asked with a face full of fright.

To be honest, the scene earlier truly terrified Lv Xiaoman. The two great talents of Firewood Valley treated Yun Xiao like a mouse before a cat. Even with Song Jianzi being slapped, he did not dare to express any resentment, instead needing Jun Tieshu to apologize for him.

The most formidable talent Lv Xiaoman had ever met was a member of a first-class force like Song Jianzi. Individuals like Jun Tieshu and Nie Xiaosheng, these super talents, were leagues beyond her. Dragon Xiwawa and Su Jian, those top-tier talents, were even more out of reach.

Even Su Jian and Gu Changsheng’s presence wouldn’t make Firewood Valley’s top talent, Jun Tieshu, lower his head in such a manner, would it? Talents typically possess a certain arrogance.

Something must have happened for the top talent of Firewood Valley to lack the courage to even face Yun Xiao, let alone withstand Zhang Daohe’s strike from the late stage of the Earth Bending Realm.

”Star? Are you talking about Yun Xiao? Hmph!”

Hearing Lv Xiaoman’s inquiry, Song Jianzi turned his head back, but feeling the burning pain on his face, he refrained from boasting about Yun Xiao’s prowess and dared not utter any disrespectful words.

”Yun Xiao...”

Having heard this name several times already, Lv Xiaoman finally associated Yun Xiao with ”Star,” feeling a surge of complex emotions.

”You only need to know this: even Su Jian of Douling Commerce and Gu Changsheng of Xuanyin Hall joined forces, and they were severely injured by Yun Xiao!”

Song Jianzi offered no explanation. Instead, Jun Tieshu chimed in with this remark. As soon as it was spoken, not only Lv Xiaoman but also Lv An, Tang Gu, and others nearby gasped in shock, finally grasping a more vivid concept of the boy named Yun Xiao.

Those were Su Jian and Gu Changsheng, figures of such high stature that geniuses like Tang Gu and Lv Xiaoman in Wuchuan City lacked the confidence to even consider chasing after them, as they were far beyond reach.