Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Recalling some intelligence about Yun Xiao, Wu Yingjiang considered that such an opportunity was unlikely to pass the young boy by, and it might have even been premeditated to catch the Alien Spirit Leader off guard.

The facts proved Wu Yingjiang’s deduction was not wrong. What just transpired was indeed orchestrated by Yun Xiao—not a mere afterimage of extreme speed, but a shadow clone created by a certain body meridian technique.

This shadow clone technique had been used by Yun Xiao many times, and no cultivator who saw the shadow clone for the first time could immediately identify it, unless the other party was a Heavenly-grade Pulse Refining Master with strong power of soul.

It was clear the Alien Spirit Leader wasn’t a Meridian Master, so it unhesitatingly pierced through the shadow clone. Such decisiveness was unquestionably the perfect opportunity for Yun Xiao.

Swish!

A black light seemed to strike out instantly from a different space, precisely hitting the golden blade that had pierced through the shadow clone, and its sharpness shocked many.

That golden blade was transformed by the Gold Attribute Alien Spirit Leader, and its hardness was unquestioned by experts like Wu Yingjiang; it possibly even surpassed some Earth Rank Advanced weapons, didn’t it?

Even Earth Rank Advanced weapons, when slashed with Heaven Rank Low Level swords and blades, couldn’t always be cleaved in a single stroke, thus upheaving waves in their hearts without doubt.

Crack!

At that moment, after the flash of black light, the massive golden blade formed by the Gold Attribute Alien Spirit splendidly snapped, mixed with the screams of the Alien Spirit Leader, obviously gravely injured.

Of course, most importantly, after the black light sliced the golden blade in two, a figure in coarse clothing instantly appeared, swiftly grabbing the Gold Attribute Spirit Crystal that shone with robust golden light.

Only then did everyone clearly see that the black light was the very wooden sword slung across the back of the boy in coarse clothes—it looked extremely ordinary and inconspicuous, yet held such formidable power.

As for Wu Yingjiang, the Second Elder of Shenxiao Sect, memories surged in his mind, with Yun Xiao’s intelligence undoubtedly highlighting this indestructible yet deceivingly simple wooden sword.

”Is it over just like that?”

A mere Ninth Rank Advanced Alien Spirit Leader was dealt with by Yun Xiao alone, leaving both Wu Yingjiang and ordinary cultivators at a loss for a moment.

It must be remembered that not long ago, many saw the Second Elder of Shenxiao Sect, Wu Yingjiang, at the Peak of Earth Bending Realm, blasted back several steps in a direct confrontation with that Alien Spirit Leader, showing just how strong the leader was.

Yet this Gold Attribute Alien Spirit Leader, arguably the most formidable existence in Taikang City, was subdued by the boy in coarse clothes within just two moves.

Observing Yun Xiao’s cloudless expression, everyone had reason to believe the boy hadn’t exerted his full strength.

In fact, Yun Xiao hadn’t used even half his strength; with his current capability, unless facing a master of the Heavenly Rank Third Realm or a Heavenly Spirit Rank Alien Spirit, no significant threat loomed over him.

At this moment, Yun Xiao didn’t concern himself with the onlookers’ either excited or awestruck looks. Holding the Gold Attribute Spirit Crystal with immense aura, he mused that his own Gold Attribute Ancestor Vein could see enormous enhancement this time.

”What are you all waiting for? Charge and fight!”

At this juncture, Xu Hongzhuang finally leaped off the back of the Purple Luan, after it descended from the sky, gazing at the bewildered human cultivators with some frustration.

Now that the Alien Spirit Leader was dead, the Alien Spirits in Taikang City were headless and sure to descend into chaos.

This was an opportune moment to charge and fight. It could not only greatly boost the morale of the human side but also reap countless Spirit Crystals. Yet these people failed to seize it?

”Indeed!”

Prompted by Xu Hongzhuang, the many human cultivators awakened as if from a dream. Re-engaging against the Alien Spirits, they noticeably felt these formerly fearless Alien Spirits had a hint of retreat, their strength reduced by two to thirty percent.

Like in Gushan City and Lishui City, with the death of the Alien Spirit Leader, the humans launched a counterattack. At this moment, the cultivators from outside Gushan and Lishui City were also charging in.

Under the internal and external siege, the last retreat of the Alien Spirits was blocked. A few hours later, inside and outside Taikang City, there was no trace of any Alien Spirits, most having been transformed into Spirit Crystals within human cultivators’ Waist Storage.

Momentarily, the cultivators from the three cities were jubilant, sharing experiences and methods to deal with the Alien Spirits, enjoying themselves; in all these conversations, they couldn’t bypass the young man known as ”Yun Xiao.”

It can be said that Yun Xiao is the greatest contributor to the triumphant victory of the three cities. Only a figure like him can take the enemy leader’s head amid thousands of troops and retreat unscathed—something that many peak Earth Bending Realm experts can only dream of achieving.

Everyone knows that to catch a thief, one must first catch the king. Once the alien leader is slain, the alien army’s morale will instantly crumble. However, in nearly a year’s time, no one has been able to truly accomplish this.

Even when the human side suddenly invaded the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield and occupied many cities, they merely drove the aliens away without completely killing the alien leader. This is the different result that strength brings.

Since Yun Xiao entered the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, every battle has resulted in extremely astonishing victories. No alien leader in his hands has survived, and he hasn’t even had to expend much effort.

The tri-city victory has given countless human cultivators hope in the midst of despair; the once-invincible aliens have become utterly defeated under Yun Xiao’s overwhelming strength.

Who doesn’t wish for a resounding victory? Unfortunately, before Yun Xiao entered the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, humans were completely suppressed, retreating into the cities that were always at risk of being breached, barely clinging to life.

Today is the day Taikang City falls. If Yun Xiao hadn’t arrived in time, fewer than thirty percent of the human cultivators in Taikang City would likely have escaped, with most perishing alongside Taikang City.

Thankfully, Yun Xiao arrived in time, killing the alien leader in just a few moves. With the cultivators from the three cities attacking from inside and out, ten out of ten alien spirits remained, allowing all survivors to return with a full load.

Night falls!

Tired Taikang City cultivators, except for a few guarding the East Gate City Wall, mostly fell asleep with smiles on their faces; they’ve been exhausted for far too long.

Moreover, some cultivators seized the time to begin refining the Strange Spirit Crystal, feeling a sense of crisis in their hearts. The gain or loss of one city or land does not equate to a total victory for humanity. Besides Gushan, Lishui, and Taikang, many cities remain in alien hands.

Gaining even a slight increase in strength means possessing more chances to survive in future battles, as aliens won’t show any courtesy. When they encounter humans, it’s a battle of life and death.

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In the grandest hall of Taikang City, Yun Xiao sits cross-legged, not far from Xu Hongzhuang, who is absorbing Spirit Crystals. It is worth mentioning that Xu Hongzhuang, compared to when she initially entered the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, has undoubtedly advanced one realm.

On the way from Lishui City to Taikang City, Xu Hongzhuang unexpectedly achieved a breakthrough, reaching the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm. Though she is still quite inferior to Yun Xiao, she is already among the top echelon of geniuses on Tenglong Continent.

Unlike Mo Qing and Liu Hanyi, Xu Hongzhuang recently activated her Myriad Demon Divine Body, a physique even more powerful than the other two women, which undoubtedly will enable her to go farther. At least, the character ”God” ranks a notch above ”Immortal”.

At this moment, Yun Xiao is also absorbed in refining the Gold Attribute Strange Spirit Crystal. As the energy of the Gold Attribute Spirit Crystal is devoured by him, his Gold Attribute Ancestor Vein emerges faintly beneath his robes, clearly undergoing a tremendous enhancement.

”Hoo...”

As morning arrives the next day, Yun Xiao finally opens his eyes and exhales deeply. Simultaneously, Xu Hongzhuang feels it, stands smilingly, and arises.

”Tsk, looking at you, you probably won’t take long to break through to the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm, right?”

Yun Xiao’s Power of Soul has long reached Earth Rank Advanced; with a glance, he senses Xu Hongzhuang’s cultivation has advanced once more, and he remarks, marveling in his heart that her Myriad Demon Divine Body is truly extraordinary.

”What about you? Did you sense any opportunity to break through to the Heavenly Rank Third Realm?”

Xu Hongzhuang smiles gracefully, responding in kind, which prompts Yun Xiao to shake his head slightly. Even as Long Xiao Battle God of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, a glorious Saint-grade Peak expert in his previous life, upon rebirth, he finds the path of cultivation still extremely arduous.

In fact, breaking through below Holy Rank Third Realm is without bottlenecks for Yun Xiao. He already has a thorough understanding of the Heavenly Rank and Holy Rank.

However, the body he has reincarnated into is vastly different from his former self; Yun Xiao’s realm is sufficient, yet the energy and accumulation feel lacking something special. He can’t determine precisely what this is, leaving him quite vexed.

Yun Xiao has considered it might be due to the Ancient Dragon Taming Technique, or perhaps the influence of the Blood Moon Jade, or possibly the Heaven-defying Ancestral Vein activated with each Great Rank.

In summary, Yun Xiao is sure that to truly break through to Heavenly Rank Third Realm, he needs a special environment, or rather, a unique opportunity. Continuing to cultivate as usual may take who knows how many more years.

Yun Xiao’s stage is certainly not this small Tenglong Continent; in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud of his previous life, many grudges await him to resolve.

The falling out with his once best brother, the betrayal of his wife—with Yun Xiao’s temperament, failing to address these matters will inevitably become his heart demon to breaking through to higher realms.