Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Vice President Yun Xiao is mighty!”

The first to react was the young genius of Sky Poison Institute, Si Mo. Initially, he wanted to call him ”Senior Brother,” but a glare from Ye Ku reminded him of the past, prompting him to change his address, with a hint of fervor on his face.

Strictly speaking, Yun Xiao once sought treasures in the Refining Treasure Hall alongside these younger generations, and nearly contended for the final ranking in that year’s competition.

However, Yun Xiao was overwhelmingly strong at that time, directly challenging Bai Wushuang. Perhaps even then, after Yun Xiao’s strong defeat of Bai Wushuang, Ye Ku, Si Mo, and the others had not completely lost their steps in the pursuit.

Who knew that in just a few years, despite the relentless pursuit by young talents like Ye Ku, they found that young man had surged far ahead, with even his silhouette fading from view.

Ten days ago, it was Yun Xiao’s twist of fate that suppressed Master Wuyan Palace Wu Zhukong, slew many powerful elders of Wuyan Palace, and then absorbed everyone into the Refining Treasure Hall.

Countless people owe their lives to Yun Xiao, and today, Yun Xiao completely vanquished the low-level Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit that Lu Yanji and Xue Tian’ao could not together defeat.

Although there were some shrewd maneuvers involved, it was also due to Yun Xiao’s own prowess. At the very least, Ye Ku and the others were keenly aware that from today onwards, that youth, much younger than themselves, could no longer be compared to them.

When the two sides stand on entirely different planes, using former titles is certainly inappropriate. Yun Xiao, now, whether in fame or strength, is probably above Qian Sanyuan, justifying his title as Vice President.

”Yun Xiao, for this great favor, I, Tian’ao, am at a loss on how to repay!”

Just as Yun Xiao descended, a robust voice suddenly rang out, and upon hearing his self-addressed words, the crowd immediately recognized it was the Master Xue of Xuanyin Hall, Xue Tian’ao.

”It was just a small gesture, Lord Xue Ning, there’s no need for concern!”

Yun Xiao had a good impression of Xue Tian’ao, but hearing his understated words, many cultivators witnessing his earlier state in the Refining Treasure Hall couldn’t help but smirk.

At that time, to save Xue Tian’ao, Yun Xiao had infused most of his essence blood into him, causing Yun Xiao to faint at the critical moment, nearly dying.

However, what outsiders didn’t know is that it was precisely this excessive offering of essence blood that triggered a unique change in Yun Xiao’s Blood Moon Jade, enabling him to break through to the Half-step Lingyun Realm and restore his injuries entirely.

Strictly speaking, Yun Xiao benefited from this frenzy, and thus concerning previous tokens of goodwill, he felt it was all well-rounded. Having now broken through to the Half-step Lingyun Realm, there’s no need for further grievance.

”Father, you don’t know, Yun Xiao he...”

With peculiar expressions on their faces, the crowd watched as Xue Ningxiang quickly stepped to her father’s side, briefly recounting Yun Xiao’s method of saving him in the Refining Treasure Hall.

”This...”

Already feeling something different about his bloodlines, Xue Tian’ao now fully understood. His gratitude towards Yun Xiao reached a peak.

Perhaps only Xue Tian’ao knew that Yun Xiao reconnected his meridians, barely allowing him to return to the Peak of Lingyun Realm, certainly not enough to break through to the Early Stage of the Heavenly Realm.

It was the reaction between the foreign essence blood and his bloodlines that accelerated his progress, achieving the long-dreamed Great Rank Realm.

At this moment, Xue Tian’ao’s gratitude was inexpressible. As the formidable Master of Xuanyin Palace dominating the Continent, his face flushed red.

”Alright, the matter here is settled, go about your business!”

Withdrawing his gaze from Xue Tian’ao, Yun Xiao gestured to the ordinary cultivators outside, preparing to return to the Lianyun Mountain Headquarters.

”Um... Yun Xiao, please wait a moment!”

However, just as Yun Xiao turned halfway, Xue Tian’ao calmed down, remembered something, and called out, making Yun Xiao turn back in surprise.

”What’s the matter, Master Xue?”

With a shade of curiosity on his face, Yun Xiao wondered. With Wuyan Palace reduced to mere remnants, Xue Tian’ao’s Heavenly Realm strength should handle future matters, shouldn’t it?

”Yun Xiao, Master Wuyan Palace Wu Zhukong should still be alive, right? Could you hand him over to me? He slaughtered so many of Xuanyin Hall’s people, without offering his head as a tribute, I would be ashamed to face Xuanyin Hall’s ancestors!”

Xue Tian’ao didn’t beat around the bush, and hearing his words, Lian Yuluo and Xue Ningxiang’s faces filled with hatred, undoubtedly recalling the tragic scene of Xuanyin Hall’s destruction.

”Wu Zhukong?”

Upon hearing Xue Tianao mention this person, Yun Xiao’s eyes shifted slightly. He then gently shook his head and said, ”I have other plans for him; rest assured, Master Xue, he absolutely will not trouble Xuanyin Hall again!”

Yun Xiao did not kill Wu Zhukong because he had other considerations. How could he hand him over just because of Xue Tianao’s words? Strictly speaking, the feud between the two great forces had little to do with him.

It was only because Wu Zhukong and Mu Shiyi’s ambitious schemes aimed at annihilating Lianyun Mountain that they crossed Yun Xiao’s bottom line. Now with the constraints of the Refining Treasure Hall, Wu Zhukong would not be able to cause any significant problems.

”This...”

Xue Tianao, who had originally thought Yun Xiao would give him this face, was momentarily stunned and didn’t know what to say. Then, he saw the young man in simple clothes gently wave his hand.

Swish!

At Yun Xiao’s mere thought, the enormous palace shrank against the wind, finally transforming into a palm-sized miniature palace that flew back into his palm and vanished abruptly.

Then, everyone saw the young man walk towards the depths of the Meridian Refining Master Association without looking back, and only after his silhouette disappeared in the distance did the discussion explode noisily.

”Father, are we going back to Extreme Yin City now?”

Xue Ningxiang’s eyes flashed with a trace of hatred and a touch of sorrow. As she spoke, she could already anticipate that upon returning to Extreme Yin City, Xuanyin Hall would likely no longer be the Xuanyin Hall it once was.

Xue Ningxiang, who previously couldn’t stand Xu Heng and the others’ arrogance, only now realized how precious that shallow sense of brotherhood was after those familiar fellow disciples had all left her.

”Return to what Extreme Yin City? Wuyan Palace has insulted me too much. How can I face the past masters of Xuanyin Hall without avenging them?”

In the depths of Xue Tianao’s eyes also flashed a peculiar color, then he snorted coldly. Those nearby could feel the ominous energy erupting from him, causing them to shiver instinctively.

”Then, Master, do you mean...”

Standing by, Lian Yuluo seemed to have guessed Xue Tianao’s decision, yet she asked anyway, then saw Master stretching out his hand and pointing towards the northwest.

”To Holy Flame City!”

These words were almost squeezed out through Xue Tianao’s teeth, with a murderous intent that was unmistakable. Not far away, Qian Sanyuan’s face showed a hint of reluctance.

From Xue Tianao’s gritted words, everyone’s mind conjured images of bloody slaughter. Under the rampage of this Heavenly Realm expert and the two Floating Life Realm experts, it’s certain that Holy Flame City would soon flow with rivers of blood.

Holy Flame City is where the headquarters of Wuyan Palace is located. Xue Tianao intends to destroy the entire sect headquarters to avenge the destruction of Xuanyin Hall back then.

”Master Xue, the chief culprit of Wuyan Palace has been executed. When will all this vengeance end? I hope you’ll commit as little slaughter as possible on your way!”

Qian Sanyuan, being a high-rank Medical Pulse Master, advocated healing and compassion. Even though he knew he couldn’t dissuade Xue Tianao from his vengeful thoughts, he couldn’t help but advise him at this moment.

”We’ll see!”

As the master of a hall, once Xue Tianao had made up his mind, not even 900 years of advice could change it. That’s why he didn’t really respond to Qian Sanyuan’s persuasion. Blood debts ultimately require blood for repayment.

Of course, if Yun Xiao had voiced this persuasion, the effect might have been completely different. Unfortunately, at this moment, Yun Xiao was no longer present.

”The great kindness of Lianyun Mountain, Tianao will never forget. In the future, should anything arise, just send a message to Extreme Yin City. Tianao will not refuse in the slightest!”

Feeling perhaps that his attitude was somewhat amiss, Xue Tianao slightly turned aside, and his firm words were also his way of expressing some form of gratitude.

Though he did not accept Qian Sanyuan’s suggestion to minimize slaughter, the gratitude towards Lianyun Mountain is something Xue Tianao will hold dear. If it weren’t for Lianyun Mountain, if not for Yun Xiao, Xuanyin Hall would have truly been obliterated. How else could there be this revival?

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

With the sound of rushing wind, the three great experts of Xuanyin Hall all took to the air and, under the watchful eyes of all, quickly vanished into the northwest sky.

Ling Wan also belongs to Xuanyin Hall but, for some reason, Xue Ningxiang and the others did not consult him. Perhaps they all knew that even if they spoke, Ling Wan would surely follow his Brother Yun Xiao unwaveringly.

So, they simply refrained from such futile attempts. Besides, on this trip to Holy Flame City, Wuyan Palace lacks any Heavenly Rank expert. With just the three of them, they could sweep through it single-handedly. An extra Ling Wan wouldn’t make much difference.