Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

In general, the spiritual wisdom born from the core of a large array can only manifest within this array, and because it is generated by the core, it is omnipotent within the large array.

Just like the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit of the Chongxiao Stairs in the past, it could only manifest outside after seizing the body of the Chongxiao Stairs’ guardian, confusing the cultivators from Tenglong Continent who wanted to come to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.

However, the Array Heart Strange Spirit of this Nine Revolutions Golden Palace Array clearly developed its spiritual wisdom within the last century and unconsciously transformed into the figure of Nangong Buxun after seeing him.

But nearly a hundred years ago, the Nangong Family was annihilated, and those who knew of this secret place of the Nangong Family had all perished. So how could this Artifact Heart Strange Spirit find someone to seize?

In fact, this Artifact Heart Strange Spirit had already despaired, believing it might be trapped in this large array for a lifetime, and the endless life of a strange spirit made such monotony truly make it regret developing spiritual wisdom.

This Nine Revolutions Golden Palace Array was created by the clan leaders of the Nangong Family over generations to protect the dark golden temple inside, so even though this Artifact Heart Strange Spirit developed spiritual wisdom, it could not enter the dark golden temple at all.

By chance, this strange spirit discovered a special aura within the dark golden temple, which seemed to have a powerful effect on it, so it constantly thought about entering the temple.

Ultimately, this strange spirit naturally did not succeed and inferred that this dark golden temple belonging to the Nangong Family probably requires the bloodline of a direct descendant of the Nangong Family and the Gong Jinzhu, considered the supreme treasure of the Nangong Family, to truly open.

These were vague memories from when the spirit’s wisdom was still unclear, and it seemed to have seen Nangong Buxun opening the dark golden temple.

But later, after developing spiritual wisdom, it could only recall some vague things, like the appearance of Nangong Buxun and the name of Gong Jinzhu.

The already despairing dark golden strange spirit never expected happiness to come so suddenly.

Although it couldn’t directly make the child of the Nangong Family willingly hand over the essence blood and Gong Jinzhu, which was somewhat of a flaw, it did not affect its subsequent plans.

This was just a bit troublesome at most because, at this moment, the strange spirit had already sensed the Meridian Qi Cultivation of the two teenagers, which was only at the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage, not posing a significant threat to it.

”Kid, I gave you a chance, but since you didn’t take it, you can’t blame me!”

Hearing Yun Xiao’s soft voice, the tone of the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit also became somewhat gloomy. Since this human kid didn’t appreciate the offer, it would leave his life here forever.

”Brother Yun Xiao, what should we do now?”

As if hearing the killing intent in the tone of the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit, Nangong Xiaofeng couldn’t help but step back and then saw the spirit’s gaze turn towards him.

”Child of the Nangong Family, don’t worry, I won’t let you die. I still need your body to take me out of this Nine Revolutions Golden Palace Array, haha!”

Sensing that trace of fear from Nangong Xiaofeng, the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit undoubtedly felt some pride, thinking this is the awareness a lower ranker should have, seeing the Nangong Family’s child as more agreeable than the rough-clothed boy.

”Heh, just with your half-step Holy Spirit cultivation?”

Just as the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit was feeling proud, the rough-clothed young man it despised extremely spoke again, and his words made the spirit continue to loathe him.

”Half... half-step Holy Spirit?”

Nangong Xiaofeng, who harbored a sliver of hope, involuntarily shuddered fiercely when he heard this cultivation level uttered from Yun Xiao’s mouth, and his tone also had a hint of tremor.

Half-step Holy Spirit was already only half a step away from being a true Holy Spirit Expert, and the other party was a strange spirit. Even some half-step Holy Rank human cultivators might only be able to flee in confusion upon encountering it, right?

Previously, Nangong Xiaofeng had indeed seen Yun Xiao displaying his might, bashing three Heavenly Realm Late Stage cultivators bloody and possessing a Heavenly Rank Advanced Ancestor Vein Power.

But even if Meridian Qi Cultivation could be enhanced to the Heavenly Realm Late Stage, it was still two small realms away from the half-step Holy Spirit, and they were small realms within the Heavenly Realm, which had no comparison at all.

That’s why it’s called half-step Holy Rank, indicating the cultivator already had one foot into the gate of the Holy Rank Third Realm. That combat strength was far more formidable than ordinary Heavenly Realm Peak cultivators.

Initially thinking this strange spirit expert was just an Advanced Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit, Yun Xiao might have some means of resistance, but now knowing it had reached half-step Holy Spirit, Nangong Xiaofeng’s heart sank to the bottom.

Fighting across one level was already extremely incredible, let alone across two realms. In Nangong Xiaofeng’s cultivation ideology, such a thing never existed.

”Kid, you have a good eye, but that’s no reason to overlook a half-step Holy Spirit!”

Having its cultivation level exposed by Yun Xiao, the eyes of the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit burst with a flash of admiration but also solidified its killing intent in its heart. Such a strange kid must not be left alive.

”I’m giving you one last chance. If you let us enter the great hall now, perhaps this hard-earned spiritual wisdom can still be preserved!”

Just as these confident words were spoken by the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit, a warning suddenly came from the mouth of the rough-clothed boy, who seemed to be only at the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage, leaving it somewhat bemused.

”I really want to know, who exactly gave you such great courage to dare speak to me like this?”

The Artifact Heart Strange Spirit was genuinely amused. Even though it was born with spiritual wisdom within the Nine Revolutions Golden Palace Array, it still had some understanding of human combat prowess.

Ordinary human cultivators couldn’t even defeat vein demons of the same level, whereas the combat power of a strange spirit was even stronger than the vein demons of the same level, making the gap even wider.

Not to mention that the current cultivation gap between the two sides had reached nearly three small realms. This half-step Holy Spirit, the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit, was confident enough to battle with human cultivators who had just entered the Holy Rank Third Realm.

”I have also given you a chance, but you didn’t want it!”

Yun Xiao’s face remained calm, using the words the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit had just spoken, instantly enraging it, as this human rough-clothed boy was simply too arrogant.

Boom!

A majestic wave of energy burst out from the dark golden figure, causing Nangong Xiaofeng to retreat a step, his face turning extremely unsightly.

At this moment, Nangong Xiaofeng finally realized that Yun Xiao’s words were indeed true. The bizarre Artifact Heart Strange Spirit was indeed a terrifying expert who had reached half-step Holy Spirit. Even a mere wisp of its aura was something he, a Heavenly Realm Middle Stage genius, couldn’t withstand.

”Xiaofeng, you step back first, watch me deal with that senseless fellow!”

In contrast to Nangong Xiaofeng, Yun Xiao appeared serene under the burst of power, and the words he spoke left Nangong Xiaofeng astonished while also intensifying the anger of the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit.

”Boy, I want you dead!”

At the exact moment Nangong Xiaofeng retreated as instructed, the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit suddenly roared, followed by flashes of dark golden light from its body. A succession of golden beams swept out—seven dark golden sabers, to be precise.

Although these dark golden sabers were not physical, Yun Xiao and Nangong Xiaofeng both believed that if these dark golden sabers were left to strike their bodies, they would likely be sliced into pieces instantly.

The gold attribute strange spirit was best known for its sharp cutting ability, even more formidable than ordinary Heaven Rank weapons. Even Yun Xiao, with his physical strength, didn’t dare to take it head-on.

Although Yun Xiao possessed the Earth Burst Stone Lotus Armor, he knew it couldn’t withstand an attack from a half-step Holy Spirit unless he leveraged the power of Golden Snake Worm Little Five for resistance.

However, Yun Xiao at this moment did not immediately resort to Little Five’s power. That trump card would not be easily used until the last moment, especially since he still had another option at his disposal.

If the opponent were a half-step Holy Spirit of earth or wood attribute, Yun Xiao might have to use Little Five as his trump card. But since it was a gold attribute strange spirit, some powers within him which had just recently proven their worth outside, would have to show their formidable effect once again.

Swish!

As the seven dark golden sabers approached Yun Xiao, he suddenly extended his right hand, and a golden flame unexpectedly bloomed from his palm.

With the appearance of this golden flame, the speed of the seven rapidly flying dark golden sabers seemed to have been caught by some kind of force, instantly slowing by more than half, each saber emitting a hum.

”This... is this... Gold Extreme Fire?!”

One must admit the gold attribute half-step Holy Spirit was indeed quite sensitive to certain gold attribute auras. As soon as it saw its seven dark golden sabers collectively tremble, it immediately realized something.

”It’s actually the Gold Extreme Fire, truly heaven-sent for me!”

Recognizing it as the Gold Extreme Fire from the Chaos Sub-fire, the Artifact Heart Strange Spirit was first shocked, then revealed a trace of wild joy, as that Gold Extreme Fire held crucial importance for it.

This Array Heart Strange Spirit was originally cultivated from the array heart of the Nine Revolutions Golden Palace Array, naturally making it a gold attribute strange spirit. However, the Nangong Buxun it currently projected was merely an illusion.

Only upon reaching the true Holy Spirit level could this Array Heart Strange Spirit rely on Holy Rank power to transform the energy within its spirit crystal, becoming a true human form, with cultivation speed no different from humans.

And that Gold Extreme Fire was the supreme opportunity for it to break through to the Holy Spirit.