Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Xiaolan, Ling Wan, Senior Sister Mo Qing, Senior Sister Hanyi, are you ready?"

In the vast Meridian Refining Master Association, a voice containing immense energy suddenly resonated from the sky, capturing everyone’s attention.

In that sky, two figures, a man and a woman, had unknowingly appeared, one dressed in coarse clothing, carrying a wooden sword on his back, with a fiery red mouse-shaped Vein Demon perched on his shoulder. Who else could it be but Yun Xiao?

The voice was naturally uttered by Yun Xiao. With his Power of Soul, he could sense that breakthroughs had been perfectly completed in various places, and after these breakthroughs to the Lingyun Realm Early Stage, it was time for them to embark together on the Chongxiao Stairs.

Having witnessed the Chongxiao Stairs before, Yun Xiao was aware that the space within was not without danger. Aside from anything else, the Strange Spirit of the Chongxiao Stairs that escaped had caused numerous cultivators of the Tenglong Continent to suffer within the stairs.

Therefore, Yun Xiao had decided not to enter the Chongxiao Stairs directly at that time. He intended to wait for his life and death companions to all break through to the Lingyun Realm tier before venturing forth together.

Figures like Mo Qing, Liu Hanyi, and Ling Wan possessed exceptional constitutions. Yun Xiao believed that at least at the same rank tier, there was no one on the Tenglong Continent who could be their enemy.

Yun Xiao’s voice, filled with Heavenly Realm Meridian Qi, echoed throughout the Meridian Refining Master Association, startling everyone. Whether it was the outside cultivators or the many meridian refining masters of Lianyun Mountain, all showed a hint of farewell on their faces.

Because from Yun Xiao’s words, they all knew that this young man was likely about to leave the Tenglong Continent with his many companions. The Tenglong Continent could no longer constrain these extraordinary individuals.

"Perhaps only after they leave will the Tenglong Continent return to normal?"

Below, at a certain location, Nie Xiaosheng, a genius of the Shenxiao Sect who had just broken through to the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm, stated a truth rather emotionally, causing the nearby cultivators who heard him to nod in agreement.

To be honest, since Yun Xiao and his group rose to prominence, they had abruptly disrupted the original dynamics of the Tenglong Continent. Though young, these individuals had become more formidable than the older generation’s powerhouses in just a few short years.

This rendered talents like Ye Ku and Nie Xiaosheng, previously top-tier geniuses of the Tenglong Continent, completely inconspicuous. Under the illumination of those few luminaries, they seemed insignificant.

Therefore, Nie Xiaosheng felt such sentiments, secretly thinking that the arrival of those individuals had indeed shattered the pattern of the Tenglong Continent. With their group departure, veteran talents like himself finally saw a day of resurgence.

Of course, in his heart, Nie Xiaosheng was extremely grateful to Yun Xiao. Had it not been for Yun Xiao, he wouldn’t know how long it would have taken to break through to the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm.

Expressing such words was merely to slightly soothe his melancholy. Without Yun Xiao, the Tenglong Continent might also lose much of its splendor.

"Looks like we need to seize time to cultivate as well. Who knows if the day will come when we reach the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. By then, perhaps the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud is already filled with legends of Yun Xiao?"

After saying this, Ye Ku, Son of Thousand Poisons at the Sky Poison Institute, took one last look at the silhouette in the sky before turning around and entering his courtyard, determined not to come out unless he broke through one level of small realm.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

While everyone focused on Yun Xiao and the other, four sounds of breaking wind emanated from several locations at the Lianyun Mountain Headquarters, followed by figures taking steps into the sky. It was Xu Hongzhuang, Ling Wan, and the other four.

"All are in the Lingyun Realm Early Stage!"

Even those cultivators who had reached the Heaven Rank level couldn’t help but gasp when they sensed the undeniable aura that the four attempted to conceal.

This force could likely sweep across any super force in the Tenglong Continent since among the top four forces, there were only one or two Lingyun Realm powerhouses.

At this moment, even a genius like Xu Changgui, who had animosity with Yun Xiao, secretly felt relieved, knowing that this great demon was about to leave. Otherwise, the future of Sky Thunder Valley would be plagued by constant unease.

The feeling of having one’s fate controlled by others was incredibly stifling. Anyone who had ever offended Yun Xiao, be it individuals or sect families, carried a thread of worry, not knowing when that young man would recall past events and eradicate them in an instant.

"Yun Xiao, you seem a bit impatient!"

Liu Hanyi, who had just broken through to the Lingyun Realm Early Stage, seemed in good spirits. She was the first to speak up and tease Yun Xiao. Perhaps on the Tenglong Continent now, those who dared speak to Yun Xiao like this wouldn’t exceed ten fingers.

"Since everyone is ready, let’s set off then!"

Yun Xiao smiled at Liu Hanyi, then waved his hand grandly, turning his figure towards the north. As he soared northward, a voice followed.

"Everyone, if fate allows, we’ll meet again in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud!"

Incomprehensible emotions resonated in the sky. While everyone was still reflecting on the nuances within that voice, those figures had already become small black dots, quickly disappearing into the northern horizon.

"Ultimately... they have left."

Above the grand hall of the Heavenly Hospital, Qian Sanyuan’s tone was tinged with melancholy, and the figure in the north was almost disappearing, yet he couldn’t withdraw his gaze for a long time.

Qian Sanyuan remembered the first time he met Yun Xiao on the Hidden Dragon Continent; it inexplicably filled his mind with emotions because at that time, Yun Xiao was merely reigning among the younger generation of the Hidden Dragon Continent.

As the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association on the Tenglong Continent, if Yun Xiao hadn’t once provided a method that cured Xue Ningxiang, who was stricken with Innate Pulse Cutting, Qian Sanyuan probably wouldn’t have taken notice of such a young boy.

Who could have known that in just a few short years, that youth, whom he could once overlook, had grown to a pinnacle level on the Tenglong Continent, far surpassing Qian Sanyuan in strength by untold magnitudes.

Countless memories and reflections came rushing in, making Qian Sanyuan stand motionless for a long time. Beside him, Guan Rufeng also felt a sense of something unusual and didn’t disturb.

For a moment, the entire Meridian Refining Master Association turned extraordinarily silent, with a light sense of farewell melancholy flowing in everyone’s hearts, each with perhaps slightly different thoughts.

"Yun Xiao, wait for me!"

In this quiet atmosphere, a voice suddenly rang out, and immediately everyone turned to see an elderly figure dart through the air towards the direction where Yun Xiao and the others had disappeared.

"It’s the President!"

The Dean of the Sky Poison Institute, Qingmu Wu, caught sight, and although he couldn’t clearly see the features of that figure, he sensed from the aura that it was indeed Lu Yanji, the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association.

"Is the President also heading to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud?"

Guan Rufeng naturally sensed it too, and exclaimed aloud, which finally brought Qian Sanyuan back to his senses, prompting him to think of a possibility.

"Sanyuan, I’ll leave the Meridian Refining Master Association to you, don’t disappoint me!"

Just as Qian Sanyuan thought of some things, Lu Yanji’s deep voice rang out again. These words not only made Qian Sanyuan tremble but also made many cultivators of Lianyun Mountain understand a few things.

It was clear that Lu Yanji indeed intended to leave the Tenglong Continent and head to a higher plane, the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. These two sentences could also be heard as his passing on the succession for the next President of the Meridian Refining Master Association.

Even though the current Meridian Refining Master Association is led by the Dean of the Sky Poison Institute, Qingmu Wu, who is at the Middle Stage of the Cloud Ascending Realm, his cultivation isn’t far off from the former lords of the four top forces.

However, Lu Yanji knew that although Qingmu Wu was proficient in cultivation and the Poison Meridian Skill and recognized across the continent, he wasn’t skilled in management and wasn’t the best candidate to succeed as the leader of the Meridian Refining Master Association.

Simply relying on strength to intimidate a Sky Poison Institute might be fine, but letting Qingmu Wu manage the entire Meridian Refining Master Association would likely result in big problems.

In terms of managing a force, Lu Yanji had more faith in Qian Sanyuan; thus, as he departed, he entrusted the Meridian Refining Master Association to this steady and mature subordinate.

"I vow to comply with the President’s command!"

Watching that increasingly indistinct figure of the President, Qian Sanyuan stood in the great hall and bowed to the ground, his loud voice indicating that he accepted the responsibility left by Lu Yanji.

Regarding the arrangement of the President, even the Dean of the Sky Poison Institute, Qingmu Wu, had no objections. He knew that if the position were handed to him, the Meridian Refining Master Association would likely be in shambles within a few years.

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Whiz!

In the northern skies above Lianyun Mountain, Yun Xiao came to a halt, slightly puzzled as he looked at the elderly figure who had caught up; he seemed unsure why this person was here to join the commotion.

"Elder Lu, aren’t you concerned about your Meridian Refining Master Association?"

When Lu Yanji approached, Yun Xiao directly asked aloud. He knew that this person had the strength to challenge the Chongxiao River for years, yet chose not to leave, likely reluctant to abandon his lifelong dedication, the Meridian Refining Master Association.

After all, in the past, the Meridian Refining Master Association only had Qingmu Wu, a single Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm expert. Once Lu Yanji left, this vast master force might immediately fall.

Of course, perhaps Lu Yanji was also bound by the constraints of his family’s bloodline, unable to break through to the Heavenly Realm level, but following at this moment indeed surprised Yun Xiao.

"The mystery of my birth can only be found in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud!"

Lu Yanji didn’t overthink it and directly revealed his reason for following. His words left those next to him bewildered, but Yun Xiao slightly nodded in understanding.