Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

One must admit, sometimes holding onto resentment can be a unique form of motivation. For instance, Xue Qi’s resentment towards Yun Xiao led her to make a decision even Lu Qinwan hadn’t anticipated.

The decision was to enter the ”Dragon Saliva Pond.” It should be noted that only Holy Rank Third Realm experts dare to enter this place cautiously.

Even though Xue Qi’s Meridian Qi cultivation has improved lately, she is still just a cultivator at the Peak of Lingyun Realm, not quite on par with Yun Xiao’s Heavenly Realm Middle Stage.

The so-called Dragon Saliva Pond, as the name suggests, is formed by dragon saliva dripping over many years. Strictly speaking, it is no longer mere pond water but a special kind of power.

Due to the presence of the Dragon Summoning Tree, the Emperor Canglong Palace indeed attracted a dragon. Although the dragon’s background is quite mysterious, it is this very Canglong that has made the Emperor Canglong Palace the sovereign of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud’s human clan, feared by none.

This continent was originally called the Nine Dragons Continent, which shows what kind of significance the Dragon Clan holds for the continent’s cultivators — almost a symbol of power.

Ancient legends say that having one dragon can place you above billions, while having nine dragons makes you the Common Lord of the continent.

The legend of the Emperor Canglong Palace containing a dragon is no secret on the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, which is why so many human cultivators willingly accept it as the Dragon Cloud’s sovereign without changing for years.

The Dragon Saliva Pond is a secret place within the Emperor Canglong Palace, and ordinary low-rank cultivators without status do not even know about it, let alone enter it.

It’s only because Xue Qi is Lu Qinwan’s precious one that she was able to secretly open the Dragon Saliva Pond for Xue Qi to enter, allowing her to undergo the refinement of the dragon saliva.

Of course, entering the Dragon Saliva Pond is an immense opportunity, but if one cannot endure the pain and torment of the refinement, the result is likely the destruction of the divine soul and death.

This is what causes the worry on Lu Qinwan’s face; the main reason is that Xue Qi’s cultivation is too low. After all, a Holy Rank Hua Xuan Realm cultivator once had their divine soul destroyed in the Dragon Saliva Pond.

Since that event, even newly ascended Holy Rank cultivators, regardless of great merits, are generally not allowed into the Dragon Saliva Pond.

Firstly, to protect the life of the cultivator, as Holy Rank Third Realm cultivators are rare even in the Emperor Canglong Palace; secondly, because the dragon saliva is too precious, it would be a waste if absorbed by someone who then perishes.

The dragon saliva spewed by the Canglong in the Emperor Palace is limited, only a small amount each year. The Emperor Canglong keeps some, gives some to Lu Qinwan, and there isn’t much left.

”Xiaowan, you were quite reckless this time!”

As Lu Qinwan gazed worriedly at the Dragon Saliva Pond, a familiar voice suddenly rang out behind her, causing her to tremble slightly. She didn’t need to turn around to know who had arrived.

”Your Majesty...”

Lu Qinwan turned around, her expression a bit embarrassed, as letting Xue Qi enter the Dragon Saliva Pond was her decision, made without notifying the Emperor Canglong.

The person who came was the sovereign of the Emperor Canglong Palace, the Emperor Canglong. His square face showed no sign of anger, but he kept his gaze fixed on Lu Qinwan.

”Your Majesty, you know that Xue Qi suffered a great blow on the Tenglong Continent. If she were allowed to continue in her decline, she might be ruined, so I...”

Under the Emperor Canglong’s gaze, Lu Qinwan felt uneasy and quickly explained, leaving the last sentence unfinished, for she knew the Emperor could understand her meaning.

Both of them are extraordinarily proud, and the Xue Qi in the Dragon Saliva Pond is no different. It’s precisely because of their similar nature that they know how to pull themselves together after a significant setback.

In this situation, forcibly enhancing one’s strength is the way forward, no matter the tremendous risk, because failing to do so might severely impact one’s cultivation Dao Heart.

Lu Qinwan could see that the young man named Yun Xiao was a heart demon for Xue Qi. Having been defeated by him and almost losing her life, that figure might be unforgettable for Xue Qi her whole life.

The guilt of betraying Yun Xiao and his mother, coupled with this defeat at Yun Xiao’s hands, if this heart demon isn’t completely eradicated, Xue Qi might never break through to the Heavenly Realm, let alone the Holy Rank Third Realm.

This is why Lu Qinwan, knowing full well the extreme danger of entering the Dragon Saliva Pond, still let Xue Qi enter without hesitation. For an unparalleled genius, a lifetime without advancement in strength may be worse than death, right?

”Xiaowan, I’m not blaming you for letting Xiaoxue enter the Dragon Saliva Pond but for not telling me. Do you think I don’t trust you?”

Listening to Lu Qinwan’s slightly anxious words, the Emperor Canglong Palace spoke again, gently caressing her cheek as he did.

”Your Majesty...”

Lu Qinwan wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn’t say a word. Then she saw the hand that had gently touched her cheek suddenly move sideways, and a special power burst forth from the Canglong Emperor’s palm.

Swish!

A desolate light flashed by and finally hit that secret place. Through the faint mist of the Longxian Pool, Lu Qinwan seemed to see that light enter directly into Xue Qi’s body.

”With this ’Emperor Dragon Qi’ of mine, I hope Xiaoxue has more chances of success!”

Having done all of this, the Canglong Emperor spoke faintly while staring at the Longxian Pool. Upon hearing the words ”Emperor Dragon Qi,” Lu Qinwan trembled once more as if she found it somewhat incredible.

Perhaps only Lu Qinwan, as the Empress of Canglong, truly understood what this Emperor Dragon Qi was. It was the lifeblood energy of the Canglong Emperor, a crucial foundation for him to advance further.

If the previous Lu Qinwan, like the former Long Xiao Battle God, only considered the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud as the highest plane of the Nine Great Continents, now she certainly no longer thought so.

Beyond the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, there is a mysterious plane called the Li Yuan Realm, where Holy Rank experts are as common as dogs, and Immortal Divine Rank beings are also numerous.

Thus, Lu Qinwan knew that the peak of the Holy Rank Third Realm was not the end for continental cultivators. For instance, the Canglong Emperor before her, who had reached this level, likely had a much longer path ahead.

The Emperor Dragon Qi cultivated with the assistance of the Canglong was the key for the Canglong Emperor to dominate the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. Lu Qinwan knew that cultivating this Emperor Dragon Qi was not easy; even a small portion might take years to replenish.

But now, the Canglong Emperor said nothing and infused a portion of Emperor Dragon Qi into Xue Qi’s body. This undoubtedly left Lu Qinwan both shocked and deeply grateful.

”Xiaowan, your disciple is naturally my disciple; there’s no need for such formality between us!”

Seeing that Lu Qinwan seemed about to express her gratitude, the Canglong Emperor waved it off, and these words made her even more emotional.

”There’s something I think you should know!”

The Canglong Emperor glanced one more time at Xue Qi, who was in a special state, then turned back and said, ”The Nangong Family you personally annihilated years ago might still have some survivors. Recently, there have been some movements, reported from the Western Regions. Take a look!”

There was little change in the Canglong Emperor’s expression, as if he was recounting an insignificant matter. As he spoke, he took out a piece of intelligence paper from his Waist Storage.

”The Nangong Family?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qinwan was taken aback for a moment. Her brow furrowed slightly as she took the paper and quickly read through it. A glint of brilliance flashed in her eyes.

”That old man Nangong Buxun, dead for nearly a hundred years, still refuses to rest in peace!”

Remembering the Nangong Clan Leader who had fought to the death to protect some of the Nangong Family, allowing them to escape, Lu Qinwan’s face showed a cold smile. Her tone indicated she wasn’t overly concerned.

Indeed, it was Lu Qinwan herself who had led the annihilation of the Nangong Family back then, personally delivering the finishing blow to Clan Leader Nangong Buxun. This was beyond doubt.

However, under Nangong Buxun’s desperate protection, a few low-rank cultivators from the Nangong Family managed to escape through secret paths, such as Nangong Xiaofeng’s parents, leaving Lu Qinwan with slight regret.

Over the years, under Lu Qinwan’s dominance, countless Emperor Palace forces have been searching for the remnants of the Four Great Families without success, leading her to believe that those Nangong Family survivors would never dare show up on the continent again.

But now, from the intelligence in the Canglong Emperor’s hand, Lu Qinwan realized that the Nangong Family was not entirely eradicated and seemed to have found a secret place, showing signs of resurgence.

”Rest assured, Your Majesty. I will handle this matter!”

Folding the intelligence paper, Lu Qinwan nodded slightly, knowing it was a matter originally handled by her and thus naturally her responsibility to resolve.

”The small remnants of the Nangong Family are merely trivial. We have more important matters to attend to now!”

The Canglong Emperor wasn’t too concerned; with a glint in his eyes, he said softly, ”There seem to be quite a few voices opposing our Emperor Palace’s moves to unify the lands. It seems those old folks need a good reminder!”

The words of the Canglong Emperor carried little anger, yet Lu Qinwan heard in them the ominous portent of mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, guessing that those disobedient family sects were likely in big trouble soon.