Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

And those who can be on friendly terms with the Valley Master of Sky Thunder Valley are probably the leaders of those twelve first-class forces, as everyone immediately realized upon seeing them.

”It’s Zhao Gujin, the Patriarch of the Zhao Family!”

Among those present, many were well-informed, and upon seeing the white-haired elder, they instantly recognized his identity, confirming he is indeed the Patriarch of the Zhao Family, one of the twelve first-class forces.

However, the Zhao Family Patriarch, Zhao Gujin, only has cultivation at the half-step Lingyun Realm, which is undeniably weaker than Duan Zixiao at the early stage of Lingyun Realm, hence he calls himself the little brother.

”Patriarch Zhao arrives not too late either!”

Despite looking down somewhat on the Zhao Family Patriarch, Duan Zixiao still responded softly, an insignificant conversation revealing that the two don’t actually have much friendship.

With the arrival of the Sky Thunder Valley Master and the Zhao Family Patriarch, many leaders of the twelve first-class forces began to gather along the banks of Chongxiao River, each possessing a majestic aura, worthy of their status as region rulers.

Among them were the Family Head of the Chu Family, the Valley Master of Firewood Valley, and even the mysterious Sect Leader of the Killing Heart Sect, who appeared discreetly.

Only, whether the Sect Leader of Killing Heart Sect appeared in his true form is unknown; in any case, this confrontation has attracted nearly all distinguished figures on the Tenglong Continent.

”Amitabha!”

As everyone observed the Sect Leader of Killing Heart Sect, a voice containing Sanskrit sound echoed, causing everyone to become thoughtful, simultaneously shifting their gaze to the western sky.

They saw several majestic figures flying through the air, but these individuals were dressed distinctly from ordinary people; leading was one wearing a large red robe, bald-headed, clearly a monk.

”It’s the Destroyer Venerable of Thunder Sound Mountain!”

Someone sharp-eyed recognized the tall monk leading the group as the Sovereign of Thunder Sound Mountain, one of the two mountains, and a super expert with the dharma name Destroyer.

Like Zhao Family in Sky Thunder Valley, Thunder Sound Mountain had a conflict with Yun Xiao by Yanji Lake before, but in the end, it was Thunder Sound Mountain that suffered.

Initially, Thunder Sound Mountain was determined not to let things slide after two Arhats were killed by Yun Xiao, but later Yun Xiao’s strength grew, supported by the Meridian Refining Master Association, and so the matter was left unresolved.

Later, Yun Xiao joined forces with Lu Yanji to destroy Wuyan Palace and Douling Commerce, making Thunder Sound Mountain even more hesitant to mention past grievances lightly.

Whether it was Thunder Sound Mountain, Sky Thunder Valley, or the Zhao Family, they all sent strong members to the Meridian Refining Master Association after the battle at Lianyun Mountain, hoping to ease relations with Yun Xiao.

Later, Yun Xiao hurried to Demons Mountain, and after battles at Demons Mountain and Lingdao City, these forces no longer dared to treat Yun Xiao as their great enemy.

Joking aside, a mere boy wiped out two of the four super forces—Wuyan Palace and Douling Commerce—single-handedly, so what chance do these first-class forces have?

”The Master Ouyang of Shenxiao Sect is here too!”

Another gusting voice arose, and when a voice rang out, everyone knew that among those in the western sky, were strong members belonging to Shenxiao Sect.

The Sect Leader Ouyang Wuantong of Shenxiao Sect is exceptionally popular, able to converse with anyone from Destroyer Venerable of Thunder Sound Mountain to Duan Zixiao of Sky Thunder Valley, even the Sect Leader of Killing Heart Sect who had not shown his true face.

”Haha, Lord Hou, your Demons Mountain is closest to Stepping Heavenly Stone; how come you are falling behind?”

After greeting several leaders of major forces, Ouyang Wuantong sensed something, turning his gaze southwards and seeing a large shadow like a dark cloud, chuckling lightly.

The newcomers were Demons Mountain cultivators led by Hou Tianlie, different from the cultivators of other forces, they didn’t just bring Heaven Rank Third Realm experts.

With Flying Beast Pulse Demon as demon pets, Demons Mountain operates more conveniently than those low-rank cultivators; even Meng Liyang, who is at the late stage of Earth Bending Realm, arrived here riding a Flying Beast Pulse Demon.

”We’ve been delayed because we’re pursuing remnants of Douling Commerce!”

Upon hearing Ouyang Wuantong’s semi-joking words, Hou Tianlie responded earnestly, these words causing many leaders of first-class forces to shiver internally.

They had learned that Douling Commerce had been annihilated jointly by the Meridian Refining Master Association and Demons Mountain, yet didn’t expect the Mountain Master of Demons Mountain to be so ruthless, intent on erasing every trace of Douling Commerce.

But now, with Demons Mountain having eradicated Douling Commerce, it seems to be emerging as one of the new top four forces, so forces like Sky Thunder Valley Zhao Family, naturally dare not provoke them.

Additionally, it is rumored that the Red-dressed Immortal Xu Hongzhuang of Demons Mountain has a marital arrangement with Yun Xiao of Meridian Refining Master Association, a powerful alliance that might reduce the Tenglong Continent to three remaining super forces in the future.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

As Ouyang Wuantong and Hou Tianlie were conversing, several streaking sounds came from above, and when everyone turned their heads to look, they saw three distinct figures had appeared in the sky at some unknown time.

”Master Xue, I didn’t expect you to arrive early as well!”

Ouyang Wuantong naturally recognized them at first glance, and with these words, everyone knew who those three figures were. They were the only three Heavenly Rank experts left in the Xuanyin Hall.

The domineering figure at the forefront was none other than Xue Tianao, the Hall Master of Xuanyin Hall, now a genuine early-stage Heavenly Realm expert. It was rumored that his breakthrough was thanks to Yun Xiao’s methods.

Standing to the left of Xue Tianao was a voluptuous middle-aged woman, none other than Lian Yuluo, the Vice Hall Master of Xuanyin Hall, known for her dual cultivation of Meridian Qi and Meridian Refining Technique.

As for the other side of Xue Tianao, it was unexpectedly Xue Ningxiang, the Xuanyin Hall’s eldest lady known as the Queen of Absolute Vein. With her current strength, she was almost on par with Vice Hall Master Lian Yuluo.

Many cultivators knew that the Xuanyin Hall was heavily attacked by two generations of palace masters from the Wuyan Palace, suffering severe losses, with almost no cultivators left in the hall. It wasn’t until they fled to Lianyun Mountain that they were revived.

But these three were all Heavenly Rank experts. Even if everyone else in Xuanyin Hall perished, as long as these three remained, there was no worry about losing hope for a revival.

Moreover, Xue Tianao was one of only three Heavenly Realm experts, and he had long ranked second on the Heavenly List on the Tenglong Continent, an extraordinary figure not to be underestimated.

”Yun Xiao is a great benefactor of my Xuanyin Hall. Let me first meet this Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit on his behalf!”

Hearing Ouyang Wuantong’s words, a boundless fighting spirit emerged in Xue Tianao’s eyes as he spoke, but his gaze had already shifted to a peculiar figure atop the Stepping Heavenly Stone.

”It’s Ling Wan, Sister Hanyi, and Sister Mo Qing!”

When Xue Ningxiang saw the situation over there, her pretty face turned extremely gloomy. It seemed that fighting side by side in the past on the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield had already bonded them as life-and-death companions.

”Hmph, alien fiend, how dare you rampage on human territory?”

Xue Tianao’s eyes ignited with fighting spirit, and as he let out a cold snort, his entire figure darted towards the Stepping Heavenly Stone, causing all cultivators to reveal an expression of astonishment.

”Could it be that before the three-month period ends and Yun Xiao arrives, this top-tier battle is going to erupt early?”

Everyone was watching the Xuanyin Hall Master as he darted toward the Stepping Heavenly Stone, though surprised, they also held a bit of expectation. After all, Xue Tianao was also a Heavenly Realm expert.

If they could completely kill the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River before Yun Xiao arrived, it would undoubtedly be a joyful thing for the human race.

Most of these human cultivators had never seen You River. They only knew it was a Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit, but as to which tier of the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit it belonged, they were completely in the dark.

Boom!

Just when numerous human cultivators were filled with anticipation, Xue Tianao, who sped forward, suddenly seemed to collide with an invisible sturdy wall, producing a loud sound, and his figure stopped abruptly.

Crash!

At the same time, from the center of the Stepping Heavenly Stone, an unexpectedly semi-transparent water screen emitting vapors surged, shapeshifting and enshrouding the entire Stepping Heavenly Stone.

”Is this an array?”

Xue Tianao, naturally knowledgeable and experienced, sensed the power of the water screen that had just stopped him. His face showed a hint of surprise and uncertainty as he muttered about a possibility.

After all, Xue Tianao had been to Impermanence Island and heard Yun Xiao speak of the Thousand Stars Blood Gathering Array’s might. He knew that although this was a Strange Spirit expert, due to some forgotten inheritance, it had profound research on array formation.

”Xue Tianao, you are not my match. You might as well wait for Yun Xiao to come!”

The Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River, using the water screen array to isolate Xue Tianao outside, finally spoke for the first time and was naturally aware of his old rival’s name.

After all, the former Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River silently stayed within the Xuanyin Cave of Xuanyin Hall. If not for Yun Xiao’s sudden revelation, it might have remained until its strength recovered to peak state.

”Whether I’m a match, I’ll find out after fighting. Do you really think this turtle shell can’t be broken?”

Xue Tianao, seasoned and fiery despite his age, wouldn’t retreat from You River’s words. As he spoke, his figure darted again, this time surrounded by a dense Yin Cold Qi.

Earlier, Xue Tianao hadn’t noticed the array water screen around the Stepping Heavenly Stone, and he was caught off guard and stopped outside. He believed that with his early-stage Heavenly Realm strength, there might still be a chance to break the water screen array.

Crash!

However, just as Xue Tianao prepared to forcefully break the array, a water column tentacle abruptly detached from the water screen above, fiercely lunging towards this Xuanyin Hall Master.