Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

In the previous battle of defending the city, Ling Wan and Xue Ningxiang both demonstrated impressive combat power. Many powerful alien spirits died at their hands, making them the pillars of Luoying City.

At least compared to Gu Changsheng, Chen Zhiheng, and others, in Zhao Shengwu and Shikong’s hearts, those two hold far higher positions, even stronger than some of the older generation’s experts.

But now, in this crucial moment, even the enemy’s alien spirit leader has personally joined the battle, while those two geniuses from Xuanyin Hall are nowhere to be seen, naturally leading Zhao Shengwu to silently curse.

Especially when thinking about how those two seem to be related to Yun Xiao, the heart of this Second Elder of the Zhao Family becomes even more unpleasant. It’s worth noting that back at Yanji Lake, Yun Xiao killed two major elders of the Zhao Family, holding an unrelenting grudge between them.

As for Thunder Sound Mountain, it also has had a grudge with Yun Xiao, with Eight-Armed Arhat Zong Puti and Demon Suppressing Arhat Yu Kuzhan both meeting tragic ends at Yun Xiao’s hands.

Boom!

Boom!

Just at the critical moment for the two main gates of Luoying City, a vast aura simultaneously erupted from two adjacent halls within the city, soaring toward the sky, sensed by many even at the distant gates.

”This aura... has someone broken through?”

Especially Zhao Shengwu and Shikong, with their sensing ability surpassing ordinary cultivators’, could clearly detect breakthrough auras even under the pressure from the alien spirit leader.

Moments later, from those two halls, a man and a woman walked out, and if Yun Xiao were here, he would undoubtedly recognize them, as both are familiar to him.

Among them, a somewhat delicate-looking girl is Xue Ningxiang, daughter of the hall master of Xuanyin Hall, once afflicted by Innate Pulse Cutting, and now her cultivation has reached the terrifying Peak of Earth Bending Realm.

Ignore Xue Ningxiang’s delicate appearance; her temper is extraordinarily fiery, earning her the nickname ”Queen of Absolute Vein.” This nickname refers not only to her past affliction but also to the fate of those who dare offend her.

As for the chubby young boy before the other hall, that is Ling Wan, life-and-death friends with Yun Xiao on Hidden Dragon Continent, whose strength at this moment also broke through to the Peak of Earth Bending Realm.

One possesses the Mixed Element One Qi Body, the other the Illusion Yin Ghost Body; they are both young but have reached the cultivation levels of the older generation on Tenglong Continent, a fact that leaves many people ashamed.

”Tsk, tsk, I didn’t expect us to break through simultaneously!”

Walking out of the hall, Xue Ningxiang glanced over at Ling Wan, her voice full of emotion. She originally thought she’d get ahead of Ling Wan this time, but didn’t expect to remain abreast.

”Since we’ve both broken through, the situation in Luoying City should change!”

Xue Ningxiang’s eyes shone with a sharp light, showing the dominant aura of the Queen of Absolute Vein, completely unlike the little girl before who lay bedridden due to Innate Pulse Cutting.

”I really don’t want to help those old guys from Zhao Family and Thunder Sound Mountain!”

Hearing Xue Ningxiang’s words, Ling Wan curled his lips, clearly aware of the past joint opposition to Yun Xiao by the Zhao Family and Thunder Sound Mountain at the lakeside of Yanji, in cooperation with Wuyan Palace.

If it weren’t for being in the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, and the severe threat from alien spirits, Ling Wan wouldn’t fight alongside Zhao Family and Thunder Sound Mountain. In his heart, he already regards Yun Xiao as his dear brother.

”We’re not helping them; it’s for ourselves!”

Xue Ningxiang’s mind was more agile than Ling Wan’s, a mischievous smile spreading across her face, then she said, ”Now we’re both at the Peak of Earth Bending Realm; once we drive away the alien spirits, if those old guys dare oppose, we’ll teach them a lesson!”

”Well said!”

With Xue Ningxiang’s words, Ling Wan finally perked up, swiftly shooting forward and loudly declaring, ”Then I’ll head to the East Gate to assist that old monk Shikong!”

Since Ling Wan chose the East Gate, Xue Ningxiang was left with the South Gate, but which side she picked wasn’t important. What mattered was with the two of them taking action, the battle situation in Luoying City was finally transformed.

It’s undeniable that Xue Ningxiang’s Illusion Yin Ghost Body, and Ling Wan’s Mixed Element One Qi Body, are far beyond what these ordinary cultivators on Tenglong Continent could match; even those two Ninth Rank Advanced alien spirit leaders are somewhat at a disadvantage.

Originally, before Ling Wan and Xue Ningxiang joined the battle, the Alien Spirit leader facing Zhao Shengwu and Shikong, two human peak Earth Bending Realm experts, had the upper hand.

But after these two joined the battle, merely an hour later, the two major Alien Spirit leaders both fell, yet Zhao Shengwu and Shikong were hardly able to contribute significantly.

Although the combat on both sides had some similarities with the battles at Ding’an City and Earth Desolate City, which seemed opportunistic, these details no longer mattered.

With the deaths of the two major Alien Spirit leaders at the East and South Gates, the morale of the Alien Spirits plummeted, leading to a situation much like those other fortresses.

The tide of battle turned as the human experts opened the gates for a counterattack, slaughtering the Alien Spirit army, collecting countless Spirit Crystals, and achieving a significant victory that boosted their spirits.

By dusk that day, after many human cultivators returned to Luoying City through the two gates, this great battle drew to a close, with many low-level practitioners looking at the young man and woman with awe.

Despite being only about twenty years old, they possessed extremely powerful cultivation. Now, they had even slain a Ninth Rank Advanced Alien Spirit leader, making it evident to all who was responsible for this spectacular reversal and victory.

The many talents of Xuanyin Hall, including Gu Changsheng and Chen Zhiheng, felt incredibly conflicted. Xue Ningxiang was one thing, being the daughter of the Master of Xuanyin Hall; though her cultivation used to be low, they never dared act negligently towards her.

Yet, that plump little Ling Wan, who had been bullied since arriving at Xuanyin Hall, had suddenly reached the peak of the Earth Bending Realm, driving others mad.

Even Gu Changsheng, once the top talent of Xuanyin Hall, was now only at the Middle Stage of the Earth Bending Realm and doubted he could withstand a single move from that Alien Spirit leader.

Needless to say, people like Xu Heng and Chen Zhiheng dared not even meet Ling Wan’s gaze now, fearing a comeback for their past actions would lead to a dire situation.

However, what they didn’t know was that Ling Wan naturally wasn’t one to hold grudges. Although there had been frictions between them, it wasn’t a deep-seated hatred, and such trivial matters were long forgotten by him, especially as they all belonged to the same Xuanyin Hall, with no need for life-or-death struggles.

Besides the ordinary cultivators with respectful gazes, and the talented members of Xuanyin Hall with complicated feelings, there were two others whose feelings differed considerably: Elder Zhao Shengwu of the Zhao Family and Shikong of Thunder Sound Mountain.

Shikong still felt somewhat indifferent, as a monk not adept at management or power, but Zhao Shengwu had tasted the sweetness of power despite the immense pressure in defending the South Gate of Luoying City recently.

In the Zhao Family, Zhao Shengwu was only the third-ranked figure, overshadowed by the clan leader and Great Elder. Yet in Luoying City, for several months, his commands went unquestioned, with no one daring to defy him, allowing him to hold considerable sway.

However, now, in the eyes of many cultivators, Zhao Shengwu was practically invisible, with attention only on the two young, inexperienced individuals, making him feel a deep sense of imbalance as the Second Elder of the Zhao Family.

”Haha, today, with everyone’s joint effort, we won this exhilarating victory. I, the elder, express my gratitude for your support!”

To assert that he remained the Sovereign of Luoying City, Zhao Shengwu finally spoke, intentionally downplaying Xue Ningxiang and Ling Wan’s contributions, emphasizing teamwork, yet inevitably crediting his leadership as the Second Elder of the Zhao Family.

Upon hearing this, some people nodded slowly, while others showed disdain, noticing Zhao Shengwu previously hadn’t done much and only now tried to claim credit despite the thick layers of influence.

”Ahaha, from Elder Zhao’s words, does it mean Luoying City is your Zhao Family’s private property?”

At that moment, a cold laugh suddenly rang out, surprising everyone as they mused about who would dare speak to Zhao Shengwu in such a tone in Luoying City. Were they courting death?

Yet when they focused on the speaker, they instantly realized it was none other than Xue Ningxiang, the eldest daughter of Xuanyin Hall, known as the ”Queen of Absolute Vein.”

Judging by Xue Ningxiang’s recent prowess in defeating a Ninth Rank Advanced Alien Spirit leader, along with the backing of Xuanyin Hall, she indeed didn’t need to regard Zhao Shengwu. Her words left the Second Elder of the Zhao Family visibly furious.

”Miss Xue’s strength is exceptional, and Zhao must rely on Miss and Brother Ling Wan in the future!”

Reluctant to retaliate due to Xuanyin Hall’s backing, Zhao Shengwu kept emphasizing his dominion over Luoying City, suggesting all human cultivators must obey his orders, including those two.

”Elder Zhao, I saw earlier that the Alien Spirit had you gasping for breath, whereas I, Xue Ningxiang, killed the Alien Spirit. Who do you think is stronger?”

Xue Ningxiang disregarded Zhao Shengwu’s implications, stating a witnessed fact that Zhao Shengwu could hardly deny.

”In terms of strength, of course, Miss Xue is slightly superior. So? Do you think just because of strength, you can become this Luoying City’s ruler?”