Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

At this moment, Yun Xiao already knew that Lu Yanji was a bloodline of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family. Between him and this force lies a great enmity, and perhaps after arriving at the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, some conflict or intersection might occur between the two parties.

Thinking about reincarnation and rebirth for so many years, finally facing the grievances of the previous life, Yun Xiao couldn’t help but feel a bit excited and unusual. Faced with Lu Yanji, who possesses the Lu Family bloodline, he also felt a bit sentimental.

"Elder Lu, don’t forget your promise to me back then!"

With thoughts racing through his mind, Yun Xiao spoke meaningfully, causing those beside him to be utterly confused while making Lu Yanji’s heart tremble.

"Rest assured, I, Lu Yanji, will never forget the promise made back then!"

Although he didn’t know what enmity Yun Xiao had with the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family, Lu Yanji, with his astuteness, could naturally guess a few things, thus his expression grew solemn as he nodded emphatically.

Honestly, in Lu Yanji’s heart now, Yun Xiao was far more important than the so-called Lu Family; after all, he had witnessed Yun Xiao’s growth in the Tenglong Continent.

Therefore, Lu Yanji had reason to believe that Yun Xiao going to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud could have a limitless future, perhaps even recreating the glory equivalent to that in the Tenglong Continent; it’s not impossible.

In contrast, regarding that so-called Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Lu Family, Lu Yanji felt indifferent, even carrying a sense of resentment.

Such a powerful background, yet allowing him to mix in the Tenglong Continent for so many years without anyone guiding him back to his clan, he might have long been abandoned by the Lu Family?

The primary reason Lu Yanji was so eager to go to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud wasn’t to recognize his ancestors but to find out his true lineage, uncovering the truth of his abandonment to the Tenglong Continent years ago.

"That’s good, let’s go!"

Yun Xiao didn’t want to dwell on the matter. Seeing him nod, then wave his large hand, he took the lead heading towards the northern sky, with a few people quickly following, soon disappearing into the distant northern sky.

"Yun Xiao, there’s one thing, perhaps we can take care of it along the way!"

Lu Yanji, following closely, suddenly remembered something and called out aloud, his voice echoing in the sky; shortly after, even their figures were no longer visible.

......

Northeast of Tenglong Continent’s Inner Domain!

This area originally belonged to Xuanyin Hall, but after the massive invasion by Wuyan Palace back then, this region had become extremely desolate.

Especially Extreme Yin City, where Xuanyin Hall’s headquarters were located; since that great battle, corpses have piled up like mountains, and a bloody atmosphere pervades, resembling a ghost town.

Ultimately, it’s because Wuyan Palace, after destroying Xuanyin Hall, slaughtered the cultivators within Extreme Yin City, leaving no survivors within their sight.

Up until recently, after Xuanyin Hall, with help from Meridian Refining Master Association, exterminated Wuyan Palace, this lifeless giant city began thriving once more.

Above Extreme Yin City, some wandering spirits seem to linger, but below, cooking smoke curls upward with a cheerful atmosphere, especially near Xuanyin Hall’s headquarters, which is bustling with activity.

"Hey, brother, you must also be here to attend Master Xue and Vice Hall Master Lian’s wedding, right?"

"Don’t joke, my cultivation is far from receiving Xuanyin Hall’s invitation; I’m just here to join the fun!"

"I heard the marriage between Master Xue and Vice Hall Master Lian was arranged by Lord Yun Xiao!"

"Wha... arranged by Lord Yun Xiao? Brother, tell me, what exactly happened?"

"Back in the day on the Stepping Heavenly Stone, Lord Yun Xiao battled the Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River, both fought for seven days and nights, turning the world dim, sun and moon vanished, the Stepping Heavenly Stone cracked, Chongxiao River overflowed, it was truly..."

"..."

In a newly opened luxurious tavern above Extreme Yin City, gathered some river and lakes guests; although their cultivation was lacking, they drank and ate heartily, their actions were exceptionally bold.

Many had not seen the great battle on the Stepping Heavenly Stone firsthand, making them extremely curious about what someone was saying.

This time for the Hall Master’s grand wedding, invitations were broadly distributed, attracting countless cultivators from the continent, yet those receiving invitations from Xuanyin Hall were all prominent figures in the continent.

Some small to medium-sized sect families were not honored, and for a time, many sect families regarded receiving Xuanyin Hall’s invitation as a matter of prestige, a status symbol.

And when the news spread, the cultivators across Tenglong Continent undoubtedly had a newfound understanding of the brilliant and extraordinary genius demon Yun Xiao.

The legend of Yun Xiao is now known to almost everyone on the Tenglong Continent. This young man is not only exceptional in Meridian Qi combat power but also adept in all three disciplines of medicine, poison, and beast cultivation. He is the double champion in this Meridian Refining Conference.

Moreover, it’s said Yun Xiao is a high-rank Array Master, leaving the Island Master of Ling Kong Island, known as the best Array Master on the Tenglong Continent, to publicly admit his inferiority more than once.

Interestingly, aside from these formidable skills, people also hear that the wedding of the two Hall Masters of Xuanyin Hall was arranged by Yun Xiao, which drives everyone a bit crazy.

Is there anything on this continent that Yun Xiao can’t do? Even serving as a matchmaker is not beyond him. Is this young man truly omnipotent?

"Hmph, if you haven’t been to the Stepping Heavenly Stone, don’t babble nonsense here, okay?"

But just as a sturdy man was speaking with enthusiasm and everyone was listening attentively, a cool snort suddenly came from somewhere, causing the crowd to quiet down abruptly.

"Who are you to speak such arrogance?"

The sturdy man, caught in the momentum of his speech, was suddenly interrupted by such impolite words, immediately darkened his face, and glared at the speaker, asking in a deep voice.

"Who I am is not something someone of your mere early stage of Earth Bending Realm cultivation has the right to know!"

The speaker remained seated without moving, but after his words fell, he wiped something at his waist and slammed it onto the table—a piece radiating icy coldness.

Bang!

The object looked like a blue paper, but when the crowd saw this blue paper, their gazes sharpened in unison, and their attitude towards the person turned exceptionally respectful.

"This... Is this the wedding invitation of Xuanyin Hall?"

The sturdy man who had just been so angry now felt his body trembling. Although the person hadn’t revealed any Meridian Qi, he knew that someone holding the wedding invitation of Xuanyin Hall is absolutely untouchable.

Speaking of Xuanyin Hall’s wedding invitations, they are vastly different from ordinary ones. While normal ones are bright red to attract good luck, Xuanyin Hall’s are composed of a pale blue, exuding an aura of ice cold Qi.

This makes them impossible to imitate. It’s said the invitation carries a strand of Ice Cold Power personally marked by Vice Hall Master Lian Yuluo. If anyone dares to impersonate it, they challenge the authority of Xuanyin Hall.

Even though Xuanyin Hall nowadays is not as illustrious as its prime, after Wuyan Palace’s destruction, this colossal figure seems poised to rise again.

Especially given Xuanyin Hall’s some associations with the Meridian Refining Master Association, thinking of that incredibly talented boy, no one dares to provoke Xuanyin Hall lightly.

Those who receive the wedding invitation from Xuanyin Hall’s two hall masters are either leaders of first-class forces or reclusive experts, many of whom have reached the Heavenly Rank.

The sturdy man, being only at the early stage of Earth Bending, and what he said were mere rumors heard from others, was never present during the breathtaking battle at Stepping Heavenly Stone.

"Honored sir, I apologize for my earlier offense, and I beg you to enlighten us!"

The sturdy man, admitting his inability to provoke the person, straightforwardly lowered his stance and humbly sought clarification.

"During that battle, I stood on the outskirts of Stepping Heavenly Stone!"

Seeing the other party relent, the person with the wedding invitation didn’t push further, and his first sentence earned him respect among the tavern’s patrons. Being present at the event was considered an unusual honor, no matter what.

"Lord Yun Xiao’s battle with the Intermediate Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit You River lasted only half a day, contrary to this man’s claim of seven days and nights. Back then..."

He first glanced at the sturdy man, whose words instantly turned his face awkward. His blatant exaggeration being exposed left him shame-faced, wishing he could bury himself.

As for the others, none had the mind to consider the sturdy man’s feelings now. They were intrigued by the speaker’s narration, hoping it revealed the truth behind the battle at Stepping Heavenly Stone.

With his recounting, a grand and vivid scene of the battle unfolded before the cultivators in the tavern, mesmerizing them, bitterly regretting missing such a glorious event.

Besides this tavern in Extreme Yin City, other places also saw gatherings of cultivators discussing fervidly.

However, those places might not have anyone who truly understood the truth, given how rumors, as time passes, often become distorted.

But regardless of how bizarre the process, the outcome remained unchanged.

Yun Xiao won that battle, and following it, he conveniently brokered a marriage for Xuanyin Hall’s two Hall Masters, achieving a bond.

Compared to the discussions in Extreme Yin City, Xuanyin Hall’s headquarters was much livelier, with numerous leaders of sect families gathering here to witness the world-renowned wedding.