Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Swish!

A golden light streak cut across the vast sky, darting between Xue Tianao and Wu Zhukong, but it didn’t just disappear there. It turned in mid-air and once again charged angrily towards Xue Tianao.

”This aura...”

At this moment, Xue Tianao’s face became extremely grim. Clearly, he had sensed a special aura from that golden light streak, one that far surpassed his own Peak of Lingyun Realm aura.

Even though Xue Tianao himself was at the Peak of the Lingyun Realm, the aura stronger than his own was nearly undeniable. That was the main reason that weighed heavily on his heart.

On this continent, the original number one expert, Lu Yanji, was only at the Peak of the Lingyun Realm. No Heavenly Realm expert had appeared in recent decades.

But now, Xue Tianao could clearly sense that even though it was just a golden light streak, the power contained within was something he could not withstand. If struck by that streak, the outcome would be severe injury, if not death.

These thoughts flipped through his mind, and despite his shock and worry, Xue Tianao had to first dodge that assaulting golden light streak. He knew that type of power could not be taken head-on.

Thus, in the sky, a scene that shocked everyone unfolded. The dignified Xuanyin Palace Master, a genuine Peak Expert of the Lingyun Realm, was being embarrassingly chased by a golden light streak.

Yet that golden light streak seemed quite spiritual, continuously locking onto Xue Tianao’s aura, persistently pursuing as if it would never cease.

”This cannot go on!”

Sensing the golden light streak behind him changing direction just like him, Xue Tianao’s face turned so grim that it seemed as though water might drip from it, while obscure thoughts churned in his mind.

Clang!

In the next moment, knowing he couldn’t make the golden light streak cease on its own, Xue Tianao quickly brushed his waist, and a large shield appeared out of thin air behind him.

A loud sound broke out as the golden light streak fiercely slammed into the large shield. Then everyone saw the shield, seemingly possessing incredible defensive power, start crawling with dense cracks.

”Isn’t that the Hall Master’s Heavenly Rank Intermediate defense weapon, the ’Heavenly Balance Shield’? It was shattered with just one hit?”

Many Earth Bending Realm cultivators from Xuanyin Hall immediately recognized the large shield, and the former top talent, Gu Changsheng, exclaimed, his voice laced with profound shock.

The Heavenly Rank Intermediate defensive weapon had immense power, particularly its heaven-defying defensive capability, rumored to withstand a strong strike from a Heavenly Realm expert without breaking.

But now, the Heavenly Rank Intermediate Heavenly Balance Shield was on the verge of fragmentation under one hit from the golden light streak. Just what great power did that previously unassuming golden light streak conceal?

”Could it be a Heavenly Realm expert personally here?”

By now, even those slow on the uptake clearly realized that the person emitting the golden light streak could not possibly be a simple Lingyun Realm expert.

Considering this possibility, the hearts of all Xuanyin Hall’s cultivators sank to the bottom. If it was truly a Heavenly Realm expert, who in Xuanyin Hall could stand against them?

Yet no one could understand why a Heavenly Realm expert, unprecedented on the Tenglong Continent for years, would suddenly appear at Xuanyin Hall, and furthermore attack Xue Tianao as if they belonged to the Wuyan Palace side.

”This is problematic!”

Gu Changsheng and others looked extremely grim, their gaze fixed firmly on that spot in the sky as they saw more and more cracks appearing on the Heavenly Rank Intermediate Heavenly Balance Shield.

Clatter!

A moment later, a shattering sound was heard, and the Heavenly Rank Intermediate Heavenly Balance Shield suddenly exploded into fragments, scattering throughout the Xuanyin Hall.

Fortunately, although the Heavenly Balance Shield was ruined, that golden light streak was finally neutralized. As Xue Tianao breathed a huge sigh of relief, his gaze immediately shifted in a direction.

There, an elderly figure had appeared at some unknown point, with eyes emitting faint golden light, though not too conspicuous.

”Is that... Mu Shiyi?”

Xue Tianao, being one of the top experts on the Tenglong Continent, had a considerable impression of the older generation figures on the continent.

Thus, at first glance, he immediately connected the fuzzy figure in his memory with the elderly figure standing there in the air.

The former Wuyan Palace Master Mu Shiyi was a figure on par with Lu Yanji. However, according to information received by Xue Tianao, the former Wuyan Palace Master mysteriously disappeared years ago, leaving the position directly to his disciple Wu Zhukong.

No one knew what had happened to Mu Shiyi, not even his closest disciple Wu Zhukong, who had been continually inquiring about his teacher’s whereabouts over the years but always returned without any results.

Therefore, Xue Tianao had never imagined that Mu Shiyi would suddenly return to Wuyan Palace and, furthermore, his Meridian Qi Cultivation had miraculously broken through to the Heavenly Realm level.

Such a result undoubtedly spelled disaster for Xuanyin Palace; a Heavenly Realm expert could nearly sweep across the entire Tenglong Continent.

On the Tenglong Continent, perhaps only the Meridian Refining Master Association Chairman, Lu Yanji, who had just broken through to the Heavenly Realm, could contend with this Heavenly Realm expert.

The association and Xuanyin Palace maintained a good relationship, but distant water couldn’t quench present thirst. Xue Tianao had not expected Lu Yanji to appear at Xuanyin Palace at this crucial time; he understood that today was the moment of life and death for Xuanyin Palace.

”Mu Shiyi, I didn’t expect you, old man, to still be alive and even break through to the Heavenly Realm!”

These words were almost squeezed out from between Xue Tianao’s teeth. As soon as he spoke, the suspicions of the many cultivators affiliated with Xuanyin Palace below turned into reality.

”It really is a Heavenly Realm expert!”

Gu Changsheng’s face was filled with despair. He was only at the Middle Stage of the Earth Bending Realm, still far from the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm, and the Heavenly Realm was truly a divine realm above the nine heavens for him.

Nonetheless, even though Gu Changsheng and the others were far from that realm, it did not prevent them from speculating about it. After reaching the Heavenly Rank Third Realm, each small realm was vastly different, let alone an entire great rank.

”Perhaps only that guy could barely contend with a Heavenly Realm expert at the Peak of Lingyun Realm!”

For some reason, at this critical moment for Xuanyin Palace’s survival, a coarse yet sublime figure carrying a wooden sword suddenly emerged in Gu Changsheng’s mind.

That figure was none other than Yun Xiao. Despite the inherent conflicts between Xuanyin Palace’s talents and Yun Xiao, they still held great admiration for that extraordinary and talented youth demon.

Especially after the battles at the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield and Impermanence Island ended, Gu Changsheng no longer harbored any intent to oppose Yun Xiao. He knew that he and that youth were no longer on the same level.

Comparing with Yun Xiao was due to Gu Changsheng having seen Yun Xiao battle across levels and even ranks multiple times without losing ground.

Unfortunately, Xue Tianao was not Yun Xiao; he didn’t possess the ability to battle across ranks. At this moment, the fate of Xuanyin Palace seemed sealed—a Heavenly Realm expert felt like a mountain pressing down on everyone, suffocating them.

”Teacher!”

After Mu Shiyi appeared, Wu Zhukong seemingly found his anchor, forcefully suppressing the chest pain before stepping forward to respectfully bow to his teacher.

”Useless wretch, get out of my sight!”

Sensing Wu Zhukong’s severe internal injuries, a hint of cruel light flashed in Mu Shiyi’s eyes. He scolded him with furrowed brows, apparently unconcerned about Wu Zhukong’s condition.

Though feeling somewhat unwilling, Wu Zhukong dared not disobey his teacher’s order. As he retreated to the side, his gaze at Xue Tianao bore extreme pleasure.

Earlier, Wu Zhukong, being careless, was injured by Xue Tianao and his daughter teaming up, which he saw as a grave humiliation. But now with his teacher present, possessing the early stage of the Heavenly Realm’s power, he waited to see how that old Xue Tianao could still act up.

”Xue Tianao, dare to injure my disciple, Mu Shiyi’s? Then go ahead and end yourself!”

Even facing the figure ranked second on the Tenglong Continent’s Heavenly List, Mu Shiyi, as a Heavenly Realm expert, held an aloof demeanor.

Upon hearing this, anger contorted the faces of many Xuanyin Palace cultivators below, seemingly scattering some of the terror brought by the Heavenly Realm expert.

”Mu Shiyi, do you really think you can destroy my Xuanyin Palace today?”

Xue Tianao was not the type to yield under pressure. Even when facing a Heavenly Realm expert, he didn’t flinch nor comply in ending himself; he knew that if he died, none in Xuanyin Palace would survive.

”Useless, you’re not my match!”

Mu Shiyi’s eyes glimmered with golden light, and as he finished speaking, he lightly swung his hand. An invisible aura stealthily assaulted Xue Tianao, with some low rank cultivators failing to notice anything.

Yet, with just a light wave of his hand, he caused Xue Tianao’s face to change drastically, internally acknowledging the exceptional nature of a Heavenly Realm expert. It seemed they were truly heading to a final confrontation.

Resolute determination flashed in Xue Tianao’s eyes. Then, a chilling aura erupted from him, as he intensely sensed the hidden aura while making a decision.

Brush!

A cutting sound resonated through the sky, then everyone saw Xue Tianao’s figure swiftly darting to the side of the battle involving Lian Yuluo and Fu Lingxue.