Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Tenglong Continent, Outer Domain Northwest!

This is where the headquarters of the Divine Enlightenment Sect, one of the thirteen major forces, is located. This sect has always specialized in trading intelligence, understanding certain secrets of the continent that even the four top forces cannot match.

Recently, Divine Enlightenment Sect has been quite subdued, because Sect Leader Ouyang Wuantong received earth-shattering news shortly after returning to headquarters from Refining Cloud Mountain.

That was the shocking news of Xuanyin Hall’s destruction by Wuyan Palace, since now Divine Enlightenment Sect has close ties with Refining Cloud Mountain, which has an implicit alliance with Xuanyin Hall.

Ever since Ouyang Wuantong received the news of Xuanyin Hall’s destruction, he has been sending people to investigate Wuyan Palace’s movements, finally discovering that Wuyan Palace’s strong members were heading south, seemingly tracking Xuanyin Hall’s survivors.

But suddenly one day, the source of continuous messages abruptly stopped, giving Ouyang Yangwan an ominous premonition—could it be that the spies of Divine Enlightenment Sect were discovered by Wuyan Palace’s experts, resulting in probable peril?

During the subsequent period, Divine Enlightenment Sect received no further updates about Wuyan Palace, leaving them passively waiting for a result.

However, Ouyang Wuantong had a hunch, based on the previously obtained route of Wuyan Palace and the retreat path of the two Xuanyin Hall strong members, he guessed they were heading towards Refining Cloud Mountain.

Thus, Ouyang Wuantong was inexplicably conflicted. Although he had recently returned from Refining Cloud Mountain and knew that the President of Meridian Refining Master Association, Lu Yanji, had already broken through to the Heavenly Realm level.

But according to the intelligence he received, Wuyan Palace also had a Heavenly Realm expert, which was how they could powerfully destroy Xuanyin Hall.

With this, both sides had Heavenly Realm experts. However, besides Lu Yanji, Refining Cloud Mountain only had Qingmu Wu who had just broken through to the early stage of Lingyun Realm, whereas Wuyan Palace had Wu Zhukong at the peak of Lingyun Realm.

Ouyang Wuantong had reason to believe that once Lu Yanji was held back by Mu Shiyi, Refining Cloud Mountain would have no one to match Wu Zhukong. For someone adept at analysis like him, predicting this situation was not difficult.

”Could Refining Cloud Mountain follow Xuanyin Hall’s fate?”

In the hall, Ouyang Wuantong glanced at the contemplating elders below, murmuring aloud. He was well aware of Wuyan Palace’s deep-seated hatred for Refining Cloud Mountain or a certain disciple of theirs.

With Divine Enlightenment Sect’s intelligence network, they naturally knew about the enmity between Wuyan Palace and Yun Xiao; the two sides were dead set against each other. This time, Wuyan Palace had followed Refining Cloud Mountain for miles, surely with the intent of attacking purposefully.

Yun Xiao’s potential was terrifyingly immense. Perhaps in Wu Zhukong’s mind, allowing Yun Xiao to truly grow was impossible. While wielding absolute power, annihilating Refining Cloud Mountain would be a cause for celebration.

Below, many elders of Divine Enlightenment Sect also wore grave expressions, especially Second Elder Wu Yingjiang, who once fought side by side with Yun Xiao on Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, developing a deep, timeless camaraderie.

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Just when Ouyang Wuantong and many elders of Divine Enlightenment Sect were feeling gloomy, a sound of rushing wind suddenly came from the hall entrance, drawing all eyes towards it.

”It’s the Gale Bird, could it be news from Refining Cloud Mountain?”

Seeing the streak of light producing the rushing wind sound, Wu Yingjiang’s expression shifted. At first glance, he recognized it as the sect’s communication Flying Beast Pulse Demon, exclaiming in surprise.

Ouyang Wuantong reached out, and the Gale Bird swiftly landed in his palm, where he then shakily untied the small message tube attached to its claw.

Ouyang Wuantong, usually extremely composed in controlling intelligence, couldn’t calm his nerves at this moment, fearing the message would confirm Refining Cloud Mountain’s obliteration.

From the news of Xuanyin Hall’s destruction to now, Ouyang Wuantong could predict Wuyan Palace’s ambitions. If they could destroy even the four top forces, wouldn’t these first-class forces cower before them?

No matter what, considering the intelligence Ouyang Wuantong received, the likelihood of Refining Cloud Mountain’s total destruction was over eighty percent. With Refining Cloud Mountain’s power, he couldn’t see any possibility of them turning the situation around.

”Hmm?”

When Ouyang Wuantong tremulously opened the rolled-up message, his face became filled with incredible disbelief and astonishment.

”Sect Leader, was... was Refining Cloud Mountain also destroyed by Wuyan Palace?”

Wu Yingjiang’s voice trembled too; he believed that, given Wuyan Palace’s intense hatred of Yun Xiao, were they to destroy Refining Cloud Mountain, they would certainly not spare the brilliant young talent?

”Sigh...”

After Wu Yingjiang asked, Ouyang Wuantong snapped back to reality, with a rather strange expression on his face, showing a mix of shock, reflection, and barely concealed regret.

”I truly regret it, regret not staying at Lianyun Mountain longer, or else I could have witnessed this grand drama!”

At this moment, Ouyang Wuantong no longer had the previous gloominess, replaced by an unconcealable excitement. His words bewildered everyone present.

”See for yourself!”

Seeing all the sect elders looking at him puzzled, Ouyang Wuantong didn’t hold back and directly handed the letter in his hand to the eagerly awaiting Second Elder, Wu Yingjiang.

”This... this... how is this possible?”

Previously, no matter how much Wu Yingjiang thought about it, he couldn’t figure out how Lianyun Mountain could come back to life. However, the contents of the intelligence letter were completely contrary to his expectations.

Written in this Shenxiao Sect intelligence letter were the details of two sensational battles at Lianyun Mountain, ten days apart, each being extraordinarily marvelous.

Both battles revolved around a youth named ”Yun Xiao.” After these events, this already renowned youth will likely echo throughout the Tenglong Continent again.

The intelligence letter detailed how Yun Xiao fearlessly emerged, using a mysterious great hall to suppress the Wuyan Palace Master Wu Zhukong and then exterminating several Wuyan elders.

”I didn’t expect that the previous Wuyan Palace Master Mu Shiyi was revived by a gold attribute Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit through body seizing, this is truly...”

When the letter reached the Great Elder of the Shenxiao Sect, this powerful figure at the Floating Life Realm Late Stage couldn’t help but feel emotional, focusing on another aspect.

From this perspective, Yun Xiao’s rescue extended beyond just Xuanyin Hall and Lianyun Mountain but included the entire human clan on Tenglong Continent.

Once, an incompletely restored Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit had already wreaked havoc in the Tenglong Continent Eastern Domain, causing countless human cultivators to remain in that battlefield of smoke and fire forever during the almost two-year Slaughter Spirit Battlefield.

The Shenxiao Sect elders present have every reason to believe that Yun Xiao’s decisive action against the low level Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit undoubtedly prevented another calamity for the human clan.

Certain things should not be overthought, as the deeper one delves, the harder it becomes to extricate oneself. However, the news that was contrary to many elders’ initial beliefs was undeniably pleasing.

”Elder Wu, arrange immediately to spread the events at Lianyun Mountain across the entire continent as fast as possible!”

After his excitement, Ouyang Wuantong directly stood up from his chair, prompting all the elders to nod secretly, while Wu Yingjiang briskly left the hall to organize the dissemination of the intelligence.

”Great Elder, after this battle, Wu Zhukong has died, and Master Xue has broken through to the Heavenly Realm. The Heavenly List will inevitably see significant changes; we’ll need a re-ranking!”

Watching Wu Yingjiang’s figure disappearing into the hall, Ouyang Wuantong suddenly remembered something and turned to speak to the Great Elder responsible for the rankings.

”Elder Lu and Master Xue’s rankings shouldn’t change, but for the third, should Wei Duzheng move up?”

The Great Elder of the Shenxiao Sect remembered the Heavenly List’s top ten rankings deeply, quickly murmuring, believing that Wei Duzheng, originally ranked fourth, should naturally replace Wu Zhukong’s empty position.

What these Shenxiao Sect elders didn’t know was that Wu Zhukong wasn’t actually dead, but merely controlled by the Treasure Refining Hall. However, the future Tenglong Continent should no longer have a Wuyan Palace Master.

”No, give the third position on the Heavenly List to Yun Xiao!”

However, just as the Shenxiao Sect elders found it logical, Ouyang Wuantong’s eyes sharpened, and he uttered a name, causing them to be taken aback.

”Sect Leader, Yun Xiao’s performance in this battle was indeed remarkable, but he only has half-step Lingyun Realm cultivation. Ranking him third on the Heavenly List, this is somewhat... somewhat...”

The Great Elder paused for a moment, then stated a fact, eventually unsure how to phrase it, sensing something amiss.

”No need for explanations, just follow my instructions!”

This time, Ouyang Wuantong didn’t over-explain, and as Sect Leader, since he made the decision, the Great Elder couldn’t argue further, bearing a peculiar sentiment, went off to compile the latest Heavenly List rankings.

The Shenxiao Sect Great Elder has reason to believe that the upcoming Heavenly List will cause an immense stir once released.

After all, Yun Xiao is barely over twenty years old, being ranked third will surely incite many dissenters.

First in line may be the original fourth-ranked Spirit Fighting Commerce President: Wei Duzheng!