Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Not only did the power of the Snow Stepping Flying Horse affected by the Strange Spirit disappear, but a powerful force of devouring emerged from it.

Streams of power poured into the Snow Stepping Flying Horse from underground, causing its aura to slowly rise.

This time, Yun Xiao did not merely activate the suppressive power of the Geng Metal Suppressing Spirit Array. With the suppression from this Golden Array, the underground Strange Spirit could not cause trouble anymore, and the Meridian Array he deployed on the Snow Stepping Flying Horse burst into its ultimate power.

Even though this was merely a Meridian Array at the Earth Rank Middle Level, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse’s own Demon Meridian Qi was quite extraordinary, just a step away from breaking through to the Heavenly Demon Rank.

At this moment, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse naturally wouldn’t cause trouble for Yun Xiao. She knew the other party was doing this for her benefit, and perhaps she could use this opportunity to truly achieve the Heavenly Demon Rank.

As for Xu Hongzhuang, she originally had no contact with the underground Strange Spirit, only suffering collateral damage through the Snow Stepping Flying Horse as a medium.

The root cause was still because Xu Hongzhuang’s strength was too low. However, when the Snow Stepping Flying Horse returned to normal, Yun Xiao did not separate her from the Snow Stepping Flying Horse. He knew this was not only a transformation for the Snow Stepping Flying Horse but also for Xu Hongzhuang.

”Hmm?”

And when Yun Xiao completed all of this, the strong cultivators of Demons Mountain thought he had finally finished and would depart from the range of the Geng Metal Array, only to see his face suddenly change.

This change in expression seemed to contain a trace of surprise and a hint of joy. In the next moment, everyone saw Yun Xiao walk directly to the center of the Geng Metal Suppressing Spirit Array and sit down cross-legged.

Swish!

As if pulled by some force, a golden beam of light from the Geng Metal Suppressing Spirit Array split and shone on Yun Xiao, making his entire figure shimmer with golden light.

”He’s actually absorbing the power of this Heavenly Rank Array?!”

Hou Tianlie, who had a high status and broad knowledge as a Beast Vein Master at the Heavenly Rank, was the first to sense what was happening over there and muttered aloud.

Upon hearing this, the few people nearby stared dumbfounded, but soon they understood some things, inwardly marveling that this fellow’s luck and methods were indeed extraordinary.

In fact, Hou Tianlie’s guess was right. Yun Xiao was indeed absorbing the power of the Geng Metal Array, which not only enhanced his Meridian Qi cultivation but also increased the power of his Gold Attribute Ancestor Vein.

On this journey, Yun Xiao had continuously used Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to enhance the power of his Water, Fire, Wood, and Earth Ancestor Veins, but hadn’t found suitable treasures for his Gold Attribute Ancestor Vein.

Now, this Geng Metal Array contained extremely powerful Gold Attribute Energy, which was perfect nourishment for Yun Xiao to enhance his Gold Attribute Ancestor Vein. However, if it was the previous Heavenly Rank Geng Metal Suppressing Spirit Array, he wouldn’t dare easily absorb it.

A Geng Metal Suppressing Spirit Array capable of suppressing Gold-grade Heavenly Spirits contained unimaginable power, which could only be endured by super strong people who reached the Cave Nether Realm.

Yet now, Yun Xiao certainly dared not absorb such violent energy with merely Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm cultivation. This must be mentioned from the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, Xu Hongzhuang, and even the underground Golden-grade Heavenly Spirit.

Yun Xiao would never dare absorb the single power of the Middle-level Heaven Rank Suppressing Spirit Array, but now, having the Snow Stepping Flying Horse and Xu Hongzhuang sharing his burden, and most of the array’s power being used to suppress the underground Golden-grade Heavenly Spirit. Thus, what Yun Xiao could absorb was less than half.

Moreover, Yun Xiao had inside him an all-devouring golden snake worm. With Xiao Wu’s presence, this Gold Attribute Energy, which previously made Yun Xiao unable to withstand it, eventually became nourishment to enhance his strength, causing his Meridian Qi cultivation and Gold Attribute Ancestor Vein to slowly rise.

”Looks like there’s a long wait ahead!”

Feeling that the two individuals and the demon were in a special state, Hou Tianlie exhaled deeply, and the words he spoke also contained a trace of gratification.

No matter what, the crisis of the Snow Stepping Flying Horse and Xu Hongzhuang was genuinely resolved. Although it was unknown when those two individuals and the demon would wake up, it was only a matter of time.

At this moment, a new anticipation emerged in Hou Tianlie’s heart, wondering when the Snow Stepping Flying Horse and Xu Hongzhuang would truly return to normal, what kind of transformation they would achieve, and what level they would reach?

However, this waiting lasted for a full half year, during which tremendous changes occurred on the Tenglong Continent that even affected its landscape profoundly.

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Lian Yunxiao, Meridian Refining Master Association!

During the annual competition, a unique match was underway, where a graceful figure completely suppressed a young man in a green robe, holding the upper hand.

If Yun Xiao were here, he would recognize that graceful figure to be the genius girl Liu Hanyi from the Sky Poison Institute, who was also quite a good friend of his back in the Hidden Dragon Continent.

And Liu Hanyi’s opponent was none other than Ye Ku, the former number one genius of the Sky Poison Institute. However, at this moment, the once top genius of the Sky Poison Institute was being pushed to his limits by Liu Hanyi, and this was only just the beginning of the battle.

It’s worth mentioning that two years ago during the annual competition, Liu Hanyi was only at the Middle Stage of the Seeking Origin Realm. Yet now, she astonishingly broke through to the Late Stage of the Earth Bending Realm, far surpassing Ye Ku’s barely attained Middle Stage of the Earth Bending Realm by leaps and bounds.

This is the special physique of the Immortal Poison Body. Combined with the Poison Meridian Skill method Yun Xiao left behind, Liu Hanyi’s cultivation speed was even at times comparable to Yun Xiao himself.

After a few more moves, when Liu Hanyi had a finger pressed against Ye Ku’s throat, he had no choice but to admit defeat despondently. He knew that as time passed, the gap between himself and this junior sister was only getting wider.

”Senior Sister Hanyi is mighty!”

Upon seeing the brilliant girl win on the stage, many young geniuses in the audience burst into cheers. In this Refining Cloud Mountain, power is paramount, and with Liu Hanyi’s combat strength being so strong and her Poison Meridian Skill surpassing Ye Ku’s, she was certainly deserving of being called Senior Sister by them.

It’s just that some of the older geniuses or Deacon Elders, upon seeing Liu Hanyi’s victory, couldn’t help but have a figure clad in coarse clothes and carrying a wooden sword flash through their minds.

That boy named Yun Xiao was really just a briefly blooming flower for the Refining Cloud Mountain Headquarters, but even though it was a fleeting glimpse, the impression he left on Refining Cloud Mountain was extremely profound.

In less than two months after joining Refining Cloud Mountain, he directly killed Bai Wushuang, the then top genius of the Heavenly Hospital, during the annual competition, and finally drifted away, leaving behind a legend.

Even though Yun Xiao was no longer at the Refining Cloud Mountain Headquarters afterwards, his exploits continued to reach them—turning the tide in the Xuanyin Hall cave, displaying divine might at Yanji Lake—these were shining achievements that countless young disciples dreamt of.

However, in the past half year, that dazzling genius suddenly went silent, reportedly in seclusion at the Demons Mountain, though no one knew if it was true.

”Hehe, Great Elder, your disciple is truly impressive!”

In the northern seating area, Heavenly Hospital’s Dean Guan Rufeng sincerely praised, but while saying this, his gaze shifted to another person.

”But to win this year’s annual competition, she will still have to defeat the Vice President’s favored disciple!”

As Guan Rufeng switched the topic, his gaze also turned to a black-clad graceful figure slowly stepping onto the stage nearby, the proud disciple of Vice President Qian Sanyuan: Mo Qing!

In the past two years, Mo Qing and Liu Hanyi have made parallel strides, shining brilliantly in their respective schools, overshadowing all the veteran geniuses, and were once humorously called the ”Twin Charms of Medicine and Poison” of the Tenglong Continent.

The meteoric progress in both their Meridian Qi Cultivation and Meridian Refining Technique truly startled their mentors. With their current strength, even compared to some elders of Refining Cloud Mountain, they were not far behind.

With their Late Stage Earth Bending Realm cultivation and Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Technique, if not for their young age, they would certainly have a place among the elders of Refining Cloud Mountain.

Now Liu Hanyi and Mo Qing have both defeated their respective opponents and are set to meet in this final battle. Who between the two will win this year’s annual competition? Not only are the young geniuses curious, but even Qian Sanyuan and Qingmu Wu are extremely curious.

”I wonder, compared to Yun Xiao, who is stronger?”

Qian Sanyuan spoke with deep emotion, thinking of that dazzling young man, muttering aloud, and as these words were spoken, Qingmu Wu and Guan Rufeng beside him both turned their heads.

”I heard that half a year ago, Yun Xiao had already broken through to the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm, yet now in seclusion at Demons Mountain, I wonder what level he’s reached?”

Guan Rufeng, who had just recently and barely broken through to the Early Stage of Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm, spoke with a hint of amazement. In his view, had he not broken through to the Heavenly Rank Third Realm, he might not have been a match for that young man.

”Alas, it’s been two years since Master Yun left, and I still have many questions on the Poison Meridian Path that I want to consult him about!”

On the other hand, Qingmu Wu was full of disappointment. For these two years, he had been following the Poison Meridian Skill cultivation method Yun Xiao had passed on back then, and in terms of the Poison Meridian Path, he feared he was almost catching up with that elusive President.

However, that Poison Meridian Skill method originated from Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, and even though Qingmu Wu is one of the top Poison Vein Masters in the Tenglong Continent, he would occasionally encounter confusion, waiting for Yun Xiao to return for explanations.

Who would have thought that after leaving following the annual competition two years ago, Yun Xiao’s name continued to spread, yet he never once returned to Refining Cloud Mountain.

Especially in the recent half a year, Yun Xiao has been staying at Demons Mountain with no news, and no one knows what exactly he is cultivating in seclusion?