Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Hey, have you heard? The human side claimed a major victory on the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield!"

"Really? I heard those Strange Spirits were extremely ferocious. How did we win?"

"It's said a super strong person appeared on our side. We only managed to counterattack under the leadership of that Lord!"

"A super strong person? Are the lords of the Heavenly Rank Third Realm joining the battle? But isn't the Strange Spirit side supposed to have Heavenly Spirit Experts too?"

"Haha, it wasn't the old generation of Heavenly Rank experts. You must have heard that Lord's name before!"

"Old Geng, stop keeping us in suspense! Hurry up and tell us who that Lord is!"

"It's Lord Yun Xiao!"

"..."

In Yuyang City, a grand city in the Southern Domain of the Tenglong Continent, where Yun Xiao once visited, similar discussions resounded throughout a tavern, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Due to the top four forces and the remaining eleven first-class forces all receiving intelligence from the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, these reports were hardly kept secret. Once circulated, they stirred up a mighty storm across the Tenglong Continent.

Many human cultivators with blood energy and strength went in groups to the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, while those remaining, who either feared death or lacked power, gathered in this tavern for lively discussions today.

When the news broke, the entire Tenglong Continent was in an uproar, especially upon hearing a name that seemed distant yet nostalgic to many people.

More than a year ago, Yun Xiao caused great commotion at Lianyun Mountain, Xuanyin Hall, and Yanji Lake, overshadowing the once-renowned Su Jianlong and Long Xiwawa, rivaling even the older continent experts.

However, after the battle at Yanji Lake, Yun Xiao vanished for over half a year, only to resurface in the continent's cultivators' view in such a manner this time.

Those who received the news instantly looked up to Yun Xiao as their idol, treating him as a savior, even setting up longevity memorial tablets at home for him, not in the least.

Especially the Geng-named young man who knew quite a bit about the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield news was surrounded by cultivators as if stars were encircling the moon, making him feel a profound sense of achievement.

What nobody noticed was that in one corner of the tavern, when a shadowy figure heard the name "Yun Xiao", they showed a hint of comfort.

If Yun Xiao were here, he would find that the elegantly framed, sharp-featured person was none other than his teacher after his rebirth on the Hidden Dragon Continent: Yu Shu!

The current Yu Shu had broken through to the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage. However, he wasn't headed for the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield but was dispatched to the Southern Domain by the Heavenly Hospital for a mission.

Upon completing the mission, Yu Shu somehow learned that Yun Xiao had visited Yuyang City, participated in a Spirit Fighting Conference here, and even won the championship, which set him against the Spirit Fighting Commerce.

"Back then, at the Spirit Fighting Commerce in Yuyang City, Lord Yun Xiao flipped his right hand, revealing a golden light that shined…"

Watching the Geng-named cultivator speak animatedly about these events, Yu Shu's expression gradually turned to pride. Though the young Yun Xiao had grown to an extent beyond his sight, he was always Yu Shu's disciple, sharing in the glory.

The lively discussions in the small tavern continued. A few years ago, Yun Xiao was still unrecognized in Yuyang City, but looking back now, that Spirit Fighting Conference surely was an unforgettable legend of Yun Xiao, at least among the Yuyang City cultivators.

Following the news of Yun Xiao's victory, many major figures from cities surrounding Yuyang City hurriedly visited a small city called Yujiang City to meet a small family's Family Head.

Initially, not many understood the rush until someone revealed that Yun Xiao was once acquainted with Lin Xuanhao, the princely heir of the Lin Family in Yujiang City, under the alias "Star", prompting them to hurry eagerly.

This was the intimidation brought by strength and reputation. When Yun Xiao was still weak, the major figures around Yuyang City, under pressure from Spirit Fighting Commerce, largely viewed the Lin Family in Yujiang City unfavorably and even suppressed them.

But now, Yun Xiao possesses overwhelming strength, capable of killing Heavenly Rank Strange Spirits, backed by the Meridian Refining Master Association, rumored even to have cured the Xuanyin Hall's young lady's Innate Pulse Cutting.

Thus, whether in background or strength, Yun Xiao could no longer fear Spirit Fighting Commerce, and due to his astonishing achievements on the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, even those slightly connected to him are now in high demand, pursued by all sides.

"This Tenglong Continent, I fear is not your final stage either."

Listening intently to the high-pitched discussions, Yu Shu lowered his head, his eyes filled with pride yet tinged with melancholy.

For he knew that as time went by, he, as the former teacher, would only drift further apart from his successful disciple, eventually leading to no intersection.

Yu Shu can only strive with all his might to follow Yun Xiao's footsteps, even if still being left far behind. He doesn't want to give up, desiring to witness the moment his disciple ascends to the peak of the Nine Dragons Continent personally.

......

Tenglong Continent, at the border between Xuanyin Hall and Wuyan Palace.

Here lies a chaotic city called Wuchuan City, and nowadays, the city is dominated by the Lv Family, who have swept away the three overlords in the north, west, and south, officially becoming the sovereign of Wuchuan City.

The Family Head of the Lu Family, Lv An, has reached the Half-step Earth Realm level over the past year, with his daughter Lv Xiaoman and disciple Tang Gu also reaching the cultivation level of the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage, becoming his strong supporters.

Since the great battle at Yanji Lake, Lv An returned to Wuchuan City with his daughter and disciple. In that battle, the Lu Family suffered considerable losses, leaving only one of the three Great Elders.

However, after over a year of recuperation, with the consecutive breakthroughs of Lv Xiaoman and Tang Gu, the Lv Family regained its vitality.

After some consolidation, places like Tiger Roar Manor were already destroyed in the Yanji Mountain Range, and the remaining forces were no match for the Lu Family, being completely eradicated.

Bam!

At the East Gate of Wuchuan City, a figure was flung backward, then crashed into the East City Gate, sliding down slightly deflated, causing a nearby cultivator to show a schadenfreude expression on his face.

"That old man must be tired of living, daring to provoke a Lu Family Elder?"

A pointed-faced cultivator in the Origin Seeking Realm sensed the old man's somewhat weakened aura and mocked out loud.

As he said, there were not many cultivators in Wuchuan City daring to provoke the Lu Family nowadays, unless they were newcomers to the city.

The old man was evidently a newcomer and in fact had no grievance with the Lu Family Elder; he merely accidentally bumped into the latter.

And in this chaotic Wuchuan City, the recently exalted Lu Family Elder retaliated instantly by sending him flying with a reverse strike.

"Elder Third, what happened?"

Just as the Lu Family Elder sent the old man flying, a somewhat authoritative voice suddenly came from behind, drawing everyone's gaze.

"Oh... it's the Lu Family Head, Lv An. Why did he come in person?"

Upon seeing the majestic figure on a tall steed, everyone gasped because this person was none other than the esteemed Lu Family Head Lv An, now ruling over Wuchuan City.

Behind Lv An were several riders, with a man and a woman flanking his sides. The man was valiant, and the woman was charming; they were Lv Xiaoman and Tang Gu.

Upon seeing these Lu Family powerhouses gathered at the East Gate, everyone's expressions changed drastically, wondering if something significant had happened in Wuchuan City that alarmed these notable individuals.

"Family Head, it's nothing but an old fellow with poor judgment daring to block our way!"

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder of the Lu Family turned back, smiled at the Family Head, and did not spare a glance at the elder who was blown into the corner, for with the Lu Family's current prestige, this was a trivial matter not worth fretting over.

"Since it's a small matter, let's set off quickly, or we'll miss the final excitement of the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield!"

Indeed, Lv An wouldn't mind such trivialities. And hearing him say this, the onlookers gasped again, wondering if these Lu Family elites were heading to the Eastern Domain's Slaughter Spirit Battlefield.

Wuchuan City may be a lawless zone in chaos, but such chaos pales compared to the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, where one could be torn to pieces in an instant.

According to the onlookers' guesses, now that the Lu Family stands unchallenged in Wuchuan City, enjoying their prominence, why take the risk at the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, even if the current situation there has improved?

Lv An would not concern himself with the thoughts of the onlooking cultivators, and with a wave of his hand, he was about to ride out the East Gate. But as they passed under the East City Gate wall, a short and astute man at his side inadvertently glanced at the elder with the weakened aura.

"Hmm?"

Upon seeing this, the short and astute man couldn't help but audibly express his surprise, then pulled on the reins, causing his horse to halt abruptly with a long whinny.

"Tributor Song, what is it?"

Hearing the horse's neigh behind him, Lv An was slightly startled, also stopped his horse, turned back, and fixed his gaze on the short and astute man with full curiosity in his eyes.

This astute man called Song Wu is not from the Lu Family but a tributor Lv An recruited at some cost. He made significant contributions in previous battles, earning Lv An's increasing favor.

Song Wu not only reached the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage in cultivation but also had a sharp wit, always seeking maximum gain, akin to a deceitful merchant, which made Lv An value him more and more.