Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

The world changes, and although Xuanyin Hall is still one of the four top forces on the Hidden Dragon Continent, it no longer possesses the domineering spirit that it once had when it overshadowed all the heroes during its founding.

Whether it’s the Wuyan Palace, the Meridian Refining Master Association, or the Spirit Fighting Commerce, none of them are beneath Xuanyin Hall in overall strength.

Xue Tianao knew that the reason the founding patriarch of the hall had combat power far surpassing others was because of a special physique known as the Xuanyin Ghost Physique.

It is said that this Xuanyin Ghost Physique can transform the body into an illusion, much like a soul body, during combat.

As a result, the enemy’s attacks are difficult to cause harm, while one’s own attacks catch the enemy off guard and naturally achieve twice the result with half the effort in battle.

”The so-called Xuanyin Ghost Physique naturally means transforming into a soul ghost, similar to a ghostly body, or like water without a fixed form. Meanwhile, the Illusion Yin Ghost Physique has an additional powerful ability on this basis!”

Yun Xiao looked at Xue Ningxiang, whose expression continued to change, and spoke eloquently. He continued, ”Perhaps due to the special effects of the Illusion Yin Grass or Illusion Yin Pill, Miss Xue, originally meant to activate the Xuanyin Ghost Physique, mutated into this Illusion Yin Ghost Physique!”

”Based on the formless nature of the Xuanyin Ghost Physique, the biggest feature of the Illusion Yin Ghost Physique is the ability to induce the hallucinogenic effects of the Illusion Yin Grass, making battles even more effortless!”

This time, Yun Xiao finally explained the difference between the Illusion Yin Ghost Physique and the Xuanyin Ghost Physique. Upon hearing about such a formidable effect, Xue Tianao’s worries vanished, replaced by a deep joy.

Today, one pleasant surprise follows another. Initially, he was already overjoyed because his precious daughter had completely controlled her Innate Pulse Cutting, elevating her Meridian Qi cultivation to the peak of the Seeking Origin Realm. He never expected there to be such an additional surprise.

Xue Tianao, with his intelligence, naturally understood what activating the Illusion Yin Ghost Physique meant: in the near future, Xuanyin Hall would witness the rise of a character on par with the founding patriarch.

Perhaps even stronger, as the Illusion Yin Ghost Physique is an enhanced version of the Xuanyin Ghost Physique.

Most importantly, it was his precious daughter, Xue Tianao seemed to envision the day Xuanyin Hall would dominate the entire Hidden Dragon Continent.

Before Xue Ningxiang turned eighteen, Xue Tianao’s greatest hope was merely to barely control the Innate Pulse Cutting, and whether she could cultivate didn’t matter, as long as her life could be preserved.

But now, Xue Ningxiang’s life was preserved, and she was continually full of surprises, transforming from a bedridden invalid into the top talent on the Hidden Dragon Continent. Even with Xue Tianao’s firm temperament, he found it hard to remain composed for a moment.

”Master Xue, for Miss Xue’s Illusion Yin Ghost Physique to be completely activated, it might take some time, and Vice Hall Master Lian is enough here!”

Yun Xiao glanced at Xue Ningxiang again, his words carrying an implicit farewell, which both hall masters detected.

”Brother Yun Xiao, why not stay a few more days until my daughter’s Illusion Yin Ghost Physique is fully activated before leaving?”

Xue Tianao also glanced at Xue Ningxiang, still a bit uneasy. After all, he had come to somewhat trust this miraculous young man, though only regarding Xue Ningxiang’s matter.

”Yes, Yun Xiao, what if Ningxiang’s condition relapses after you leave?”

Beside him, Lian Yuluo naturally cooperated with the hall master’s wishes to persuade Yun Xiao, though this remark drew an inexplicable look.

”So, you both don’t trust Yun Xiao?”

For some reason, as Yun Xiao said this with a faint smile, both Xue Tianao and Lian Yuluo, Heavenly Rank experts, seemed to see a unique aura emerge from this young man, similar to that of a supreme ruler.

”No, no, Brother Yun Xiao misunderstands. We just... just want to discuss how to properly repay such immense kindness without being impolite!”

Seeing Yun Xiao’s seemingly upset expression, Xue Tianao hastily waved his hand. He was somewhat resourceful, though he genuinely wished to repay such great kindness.

Xue Ningxiang was Xue Tianao’s most treasured person, and over the years, in order to treat Xue Ningxiang’s Innate Pulse Cutting, he had forcibly brought countless Meridian Refining Masters from all over the Teng Continent using various methods.

Yet, before this young man who truly cured Xue Ningxiang, this great figure who could shake the Hidden Dragon Continent by stomping his foot seemed to have lost his authority as the Master of Xuanyin Hall, appearing somewhat cautious instead.

”If I say she’s fine, then she’s fine. If anything happens, Master Xue, feel free to come to me, Yun Xiao!”

Yun Xiao spoke with some resolution; he had many important matters to attend to and could not remain in Xuanyin Hall indefinitely. His goal wasn’t this small Hidden Dragon Continent. The Nine-layered Dragon Cloud or even the higher plane Li Yuan Realm was his true stage.

”Uh... fine!”

Since Yun Xiao insisted on leaving, Xue Tianao couldn’t persuade him further; he feared offending this fellow with words, which might complicate matters. He could only nod in agreement.

Creak!

The sound of the door opening echoed, and Yun Xiao, who hadn’t seen sunlight for seven days, couldn’t help but squint his eyes. But when he emerged from the courtyard, he saw a familiar figure standing outside the yard, it was his life-and-death brother, Ling Wan, from the Hidden Dragon Continent.

”Huh? Why are you alone, where’s Xiao Lan?”

Yun Xiao glanced behind Ling Wan, and not seeing that familiar figure in a red dress, he couldn’t help but ask. He knew very well about Xu Hongzhuang’s feelings for him.

”Sister-in-law... Sister Hongzhuang went back to Demons Mountain first, saying there was something urgent!”

It seemed that Ling Wan was waiting here to tell Yun Xiao this matter. Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao frowned slightly, wondering what urgent matter was so pressing that she couldn’t wait for even a few days?

”Seems it’s related to the Snow Stepping Flying Horse!”

After spending several days together, Ling Wan had gotten acquainted with Xu Hongzhuang’s demon pet, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse. Worth mentioning, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse had an unpleasant attitude towards Yun Xiao but seemed to get along well with Ling Wan, even not minding his touch.

”Snow Stepping Flying Horse?”

Upon hearing that, the image of a snow-white pegasus with wings appeared in Yun Xiao’s mind, and realizing it was the mount of the founder of Demons Mountain, he felt relieved. Such an old monster was likely special even in Demons Mountain.

”Big brother, are you leaving? Can you take me with you?”

Ling Wan no longer appeared as simple-minded as when on the Hidden Dragon Continent, suddenly asking, seemingly realizing something, and sounding a bit reluctant.

”Follow me?”

Yun Xiao sensed Ling Wan’s Meridian Qi cultivation had just broken through to the Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage, gently shook his head, and said, ”I have made too many enemies. Following me would be too dangerous. You’d better stay in Xuanyin Hall for now.”

As Yun Xiao said, although he was now backed by the Meridian Refining Master Association and had the Xuanyin Hall owing him a huge favor, he didn’t want to follow a step-by-step cultivation path under their protection. Sometimes, life-and-death battles are the fastest way to improve strength.

Apart from these two backings, Yun Xiao asked himself and realized he had offended quite a number of enemies. The first-class forces like Sky Thunder Valley and Killing Heart Sect aside, even Spirit Fighting Commerce and Wuyan Palace probably couldn’t wait to kill him, could they?

Yun Xiao himself had the Thunder Dragon’s Wings, which allowed him to escape when overwhelmed, but if he took Ling Wan with him, it would be a desperate situation, and there would be no Xu Hongzhuang riding the Snow Stepping Flying Horse to save him.

The Thunder Dragon’s Wings could carry a small Vein Demon like Chi Yan easily, but Ling Wan was a chubby guy, and Yun Xiao simply couldn’t carry him.

”This... alright, Brother Yun Xiao, I will work hard to cultivate, and next time we meet, I will definitely not be a burden to you!”

Ling Wan wasn’t naive, he had actually heard Yun Xiao’s underlying message. He knew with his current Middle Stage of the Seeking Origin Realm cultivation, he’d only be a burden to Yun Xiao, and it’s better not to add trouble.

”None of that matters, what’s important is safety. Take care of yourself, be cautious of Gu Changsheng!”

Yun Xiao gently patted Ling Wan’s shoulder, recalling that the first genius of Xuanyin Hall who looked at him unfavorably, and reminded him. That guy might not dare cause trouble for him but might look for trouble with Ling Wan after he leaves.

However, Yun Xiao wasn’t overly worried about this as he believed it was likely under such immense pressure that Ling Wan achieved such a significant breakthrough within a year. Sometimes, pressure could transform into motivation.

Moreover, Yun Xiao believed that given Ling Wan’s relationship with him, the Xuanyin Hall Master wouldn’t allow him to be bullied too severely in the hall, and certainly wouldn’t let it escalate to a life-threatening situation, so he didn’t elaborate further.

”Brother Yun Xiao, take care!”

Watching Yun Xiao turning away without much hesitation, Ling Wan’s eyes became a bit moist, muttering under his breath, vowing in his heart to train desperately in the days to come, striving to fulfill his promise and not be a burden when he meets Brother Yun Xiao again.

The journey to Xuanyin Hall came to an end, and Yun Xiao had to sort out his upcoming path as he exited the Xuanyin Hall’s main gates, gazing at the bustling streets of Extreme Yin City, he suddenly felt a stir in his heart.

Whoosh!

A gray light flashed across Yun Xiao’s Waist Storage, and then three tattered fabric pieces appeared in his palm. These seemingly ordinary fabric pieces had no apparent patterns, appearing just like regular scraps of cloth.

”Wuyan Cloth... unfortunately, it’s still missing the last piece!”

Yun Xiao, holding the tattered fabric pieces related to the supreme treasure of Wuyan Palace, felt a bit wistful, thinking that once he gathered all four Wuyan Cloth Fragments, he could seek out the so-called secret treasure of Wuyan Palace, but for now, he could only sigh at the incomplete set.