Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Until the moment Li Jizhou saw Yun Xiao’s masterful array techniques today, he finally understood that his teacher’s teachings were not mere words.

Therefore, when Li Jizhou said that he gained some insights from Yun Xiao’s methods just now, he was not flattering this renowned young prodigy—he genuinely benefited immensely.

”Oh? I didn’t expect that at such a young age, your understanding of the array formation is quite remarkable!”

After hearing Li Jizhou’s words, a peculiar expression crossed Yun Xiao’s face, yet as soon as he spoke, Nie Xiaosheng and Ye Ku beside him couldn’t help but curl their lips.

After all, Li Jizhou was much older than Yun Xiao, yet Yun Xiao spoke with a tone of a senior, which sounded quite strange.

But considering Yun Xiao’s status and identity, as well as his combat prowess and meridian refining technique, these two geniuses felt at ease, for on this continent, seniority is truly determined by achievement, not age.

”I’ve only learned a bit of the basics; I’ll need Vice Chairman Yun’s guidance in the future!”

At this moment, Li Jizhou had lost all the arrogance he had when he first met Yun Xiao; he clasped his fists towards Yun Xiao, performing half-teacher’s etiquette.

Li Jizhou knew this was his opportunity. If he could seize it, perhaps breaking through to become a Heavenly Rank Array Master wouldn’t be impossible. The premise was that the young prodigy before him, who was much younger, was willing to teach him.

”Guidance isn’t out of the question, but I may not have that much free time!”

After pondering for a moment, Yun Xiao’s initial words made Li Jizhou ecstatic, yet his subsequent words were like a cold splash of water, making Li Jizhou suspect if Yun Xiao was just being perfunctory.

”How about this—here’s a ’Array Formation Summary’ I wrote myself. Take it back and study it; it may offer some help in your understanding of array formations!”

Just as Li Jizhou was slightly disappointed, Yun Xiao swiped his hand across his waist, and a small booklet appeared out of thin air in his hand, making those nearby brighten with surprise.

In truth, Yun Xiao might only be in his twenties in this life, but his soul existed for countless years. He was quite willing to assist young people with good qualities and talent.

This talented individual from Ling Kong Island, Li Jizhou, could interpret deeply from Yun Xiao’s subtle methods earlier, evidently a rare array talent, hence Yun Xiao was generous in his teaching.

Don’t be fooled by the small booklet in Yun Xiao’s hand; if those array masters across the continent saw its contents, they’d spare no expense to acquire it.

Its understanding transcends not only the array formations of the Tenglong Continent but is from the apex array grandmaster, Long Xiao Battle God, of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.

Inside, it doesn’t merely detail the execution method of a particular array formation but offers insights into the realm of arrays.

Yun Xiao believed that as long as Li Jizhou studied it intently, his future accomplishments would surpass his teacher’s, potentially reaching the Holy Rank Array Master.

Currently, as Li Jizhou respectfully reached out to accept the booklet from Yun Xiao’s hand, he was unaware of the significant fortune it would bring to him.

”Thank you, Vice Chairman Yun!”

Though Li Jizhou hadn’t seen the content within the booklet, he bowed towards Yun Xiao in gratitude, stirring a wave of envy from the others nearby.

”Brother Jizhou, how do you plan to thank me this time?”

Even the usually composed Nie Xiaosheng stared eagerly at the booklet, hinting at Li Jizhou that his visit to Lianyun Mountain owed partly to his efforts.

”Indeed, Brother Jizhou, Yun Xiao once gave my teacher a method for Poison Vein cultivation. Can you guess what happened afterward?”

Ye Ku, too, was filled with envy and emotion, posing a question that reminded him of the transformative method he once practiced, which was no less than a life-altering fortune for him.

”What happened then?”

Li Jizhou cooperatively asked outright, already having a vague speculation in his heart, his expression becoming increasingly excited.

”My teacher broke through two realms, advancing from the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage to Floating Life Realm Peak, and I managed to break into the Late Stage of Earth Bending Realm, all thanks to Yun Xiao’s Poison Meridian Skill cultivation method!”

Without any reservations, Ye Ku spoke, not even mentioning the astonishing Liu Hanyi but based on his and his teacher’s experiences.

”Hiss...”

Hearing this, Nie Xiaosheng and Li Jizhou drew sharp breaths, disbelief etched on their faces, silently exclaiming how could this be possible?

Lianyun Mountain Sky Poison Institute is already considered the Holy Land for Poison Vein Masters on the Tenglong Continent. The cultivation methods for Poison Meridian Skills coming out of there are probably the best on the continent.

However, listening to Ye Ku now, the method Yun Xiao provided is even more formidable than the original means of the Sky Poison Institute, capable of allowing breakthroughs in the Heavenly Rank Realm.

At this moment, Li Jizhou’s grip tightened on the booklet as if holding a supreme treasure. He suddenly realized that this might be an opportunity to change his life.

”Um... Brother Jizhou, Elder Wu Yingjiang from my Shenxiao Sect is also an Earth Rank Advanced Array Master. Could you lend me the booklet for copying?”

Nie Xiaosheng’s eyes gleamed. As the successor to be the next Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect, he was already planning for the sect’s future, and the booklet in Li Jizhou’s hand might be the opportunity to enhance Shenxiao Sect’s strength.

”This...”

Upon hearing Nie Xiaosheng’s words, Li Jizhou’s hands gripped even tighter, almost wringing the booklet dry. However, since the other was his old friend, he spoke two words, shifting his gaze to Yun Xiao.

Although Yun Xiao had said the booklet was already gifted to him, Li Jizhou dared not overstep; he needed to seek permission from the rightful owner as a sign of respect.

”This is no secret, but remember two things: First, it must not be circulated to those with ill intentions; second, it must not be taught to Array Masters below Earth Rank. Otherwise, it could be harmful and lead to backlash, so take heed!”

Yun Xiao did not object to this, similar to the previous Poison Meridian Skill. Still, he set two conditions as a minor caution.

Yun Xiao knew that the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River that escaped from Impermanence Island had inherited the memories of a certain Array Grandmaster, containing much array knowledge belonging to human cultivators like the Thousand Stars Blood Gathering Array.

Yun Xiao had no idea when You River might return; one person’s power was limited. By then, cultivating more Heavenly Rank Array Masters might be extremely beneficial for the impending catastrophe.

”Alright, but...”

Having received Yun Xiao’s approval, Li Jizhou nodded finally and after a pause said, ”I need to make a copy myself first and then deliver it to you, and I must also keep a copy for myself!”

Li Jizhou’s statement clearly expressed his mindset that although the copied content was the same, the booklet personally delivered by Yun Xiao would likely become a cherished treasure for him.

”You guy...”

Nie Xiaosheng, with his keen insight, immediately understood Li Jizhou’s intention. A helpless smile appeared on his face, but he didn’t mind much as long as he obtained the content recorded within the booklet.

”Brother Xiaosheng, any new updates recently?”

Ignoring the overjoyed Li Jizhou, Yun Xiao turned and asked softly, knowing that when it came to knowledge of the continent’s intelligence, this guy in front might surpass even the elders of Lianyun Mountain.

”Hehe, the biggest news recently is about the great battle that occurred on Lianyun Mountain, and Vice Chairman Yun ranking third on the Heavenly List!”

Speaking about this, Nie Xiaosheng became instantly excited. To be honest, when he received the news from the sect headquarters, he too was completely astonished.

The news about Lianyun Mountain was obtained by Nie Xiaosheng through secret channels and sent back to Shenxiao Sect. He never imagined that in the new issue of the Heavenly List, Yun Xiao would be ranked third.

Frankly speaking, Nie Xiaosheng witnessed the battle then; although Yun Xiao displayed great power, suppressing Wu Zhukong and slaying the Low-Level Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit with the sword, there were some clever tactics involved.

If solely comparing Meridian Qi Cultivation, Yun Xiao might not even surpass Qingmu Wu of the Lingyun Realm Early Stage. With such cultivation being third on the Heavenly List, Nie Xiaosheng could imagine the displeased look on Spirit Fighting Commerce President Wei Duzheng’s face.

However, this news had long since passed, and Nie Xiaosheng had already come to terms with it. Regardless of cultivation being slightly lacking, Yun Xiao’s deeds were indeed worthy of the third position on the Heavenly List.

”Third on the Heavenly List?”

Hearing this, Yun Xiao paused before he chuckled and said, ”You Shenxiao Sect are really putting me in the spotlight!”

Yun Xiao could imagine that with the new Heavenly List released, he would become a thorn in Wei Duzheng’s side, perhaps even drawing envy from other Heavenly List powerhouses.

Originally, with Wu Zhukong, a Heavenly List powerhouse, dead, their rankings would’ve naturally moved up. Unexpectedly, Yun Xiao emerged, shattering their hopes.

”Actually... I don’t know what the seniors are thinking!”

It was hard to discern if Yun Xiao’s tone was pleased or displeased; Nie Xiaosheng’s heart skipped a beat, fearing that this new ranking might offend the rising young star.

While Nie Xiaosheng was opening his mouth to explain amidst chaotic thoughts, the rough-clothed youth opposite suddenly stretched out his hand and beckoned to a certain spot.