Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"How did the eldest daughter of the Hu Family reach her current level? Honestly, I don't know, but I just want to tell you one thing—the eldest daughter of the Hu Family once had a remarkable connection with Yun Xiao, who goes by the name Star, in the Southern Domain of the Tenglong Continent. Their relationship is definitely extraordinary!"

Under the gaze of the crowd, Wu Yingjiang finished speaking without the slightest pause. As soon as these words were spoken, the scene suddenly became a bit quiet, and even some people's eyes revealed an unbelievable expression.

Wu Yingjiang's words didn't explicitly disclose the background of Hu Ying'er's origins, yet it shocked everyone, especially the last two sentences, which seemed to have some kind of magic.

"Why is everyone related to that guy!"

Song Jianzi, the second genius of Firewood Valley, mumbled in this quiet atmosphere, causing everyone to nod in agreement.

Earlier, when news from the northern cities came, the dual geniuses of Lianyun Mountain, the Charming Twin of Medicine and Poison, and the top geniuses of Xuanyin Hall, all had an inseparable connection with Yun Xiao, which had already stirred surprise in their hearts.

Who would have thought that the eldest daughter of the Hu Family, who rose like a comet, also had connections with Yun Xiao? This was truly unexpected for them, as if all the major events in the Tenglong Continent were somehow related to Yun Xiao.

Some even pondered whether, given some time, once this group of people fully mature, they might become the leaders of the entire Tenglong Continent.

At that time, these monstrous geniuses, with Yun Xiao as the hub, could become an enormous force, potentially becoming the fifth major force outside the existing four major forces.

"Moreover, according to the intelligence obtained by our Shenxiao Sect, the achievements of the eldest daughter of the Hu Family today are undoubtedly related to Yun Xiao, and it can even be said that it was crafted by him!"

Second Elder of Shenxiao Sect, Wu Yingjiang, also had a hint of emotion on his face. Even though he had long known these things, he still couldn't understand how a super strong person who could defeat even the Xiao Family Patriarch was crafted.

The elders of Shenxiao Sect were unaware that Hu Ying'er herself possessed the Double Flower Pure Lotus Body, a rare physique in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. Once fully activated, she wouldn't be any less talented than the geniuses Liu Hanyi and Mo Qing of Lianyun Mountain.

Especially her other personality within, which, upon eruption, grants her completely different combat power, serving as her greatest reliance to kill Xiao Zhenting, the patriarch of the Xiao Family.

The information Shenxiao Sect obtained only mentioned that the Hu Family was exterminated by the Yang Family, and the Great Elder Hu Yuqing led the remnants of the Hu Family to flee miserably, eventually encountering Star.

Later, Yun Xiao, under the name Star, helped the Hu Family eliminate the Yang Family of Ancient Moon City. It was from this event that Shenxiao Sect learned of Yun Xiao's connection with Hu Ying'er, deducing that it was after this that the eldest daughter of the Hu Family gained a remarkable talent.

Although Shenxiao Sect was unaware of the details, they could deduce some, especially after discovering Star was Yun Xiao. Such speculation was more or less spot on.

When Wu Yingjiang voiced these deductions, many gasped in shock and turned their gaze towards a certain hall filled with extreme zeal.

Even possessing strong combat power was merely Yun Xiao's personal glory, but being able to forge a peerless strong person with a single hand, even managing to kill Xiao Zhenting, the Late-stage Floating Life Realm Patriarch of the Xiao Family, was too enticing.

At this moment, many people thought of Yun Xiao's origin at Lianyun Mountain, pondering if the extraordinary Meridian Refining Technique was the reason the eldest daughter of the Hu Family achieved her current success.

However, these cultivators forgot that a true Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master could not merely use Meridian Refining Techniques to turn a teenage girl into someone like Xiao Family Patriarch. It was too fantastical.

Such methods, even for a Holy-grade Pulse Refining Master, were impossible. If Hu Ying'er hadn't possessed the Double Flower Pure Lotus Body, Yun Xiao at most could use refining techniques to widen her meridians, but definitely not achieve such terrifying effects.

At this moment, many were further determined to follow Yun Xiao resolutely, believing that if they could survive on the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, they might gain Yun Xiao's favor and soar high like the eldest daughter of the Hu Family.

"Creak!"

As everyone was lost in Wu Yingjiang's words, the door of a hall that had been closed for many days not far away was suddenly pulled open from inside, and a figure carrying a wooden sword in coarse clothing emerged.

"It's Lord Yun Xiao!"

Individuals like Duan Gen, Qi Shanhe, and others, after a series of battles, couldn't help but use honorifics when referring to Yun Xiao. The circumstances were different now, and their gazes at the youth in coarse clothes were filled with fervor.

"Senior Yun Xiao, when are we leaving?"

Song Jianzi, the second genius of Firewood Valley, who had some disagreements with Yun Xiao before, now called "senior brother" naturally, which made him sound more intimate than those who referred to him as "lord".

"By judging everyone's expressions, you should know what our next target is, right?"

Yun Xiao nodded towards Song Jianzi, then glanced around at the faces of Wu Yingjiang and the others. He was well aware that these strong individuals in the Earth Bending Realm were not fools; the consecutive battles of Moyun City and Jin Shuang City should have made them understand something.

"Hehe, even if it's a tiger's lair, we will definitely follow Lord Yun Xiao without hesitation and take a chance!"

Duan Gen's face revealed a resolute smile. Now it wasn't just them fighting alone; the northern and southern parts of the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield had won great victories. Perhaps, before long, the Strange Spirits could be completely driven out of the Human Continent.

However, Yun Xiao was unaware of the intelligence from other cities. After all, he had been in seclusion for some time. Therefore, when he heard Duan Gen's bold words, his expression suddenly became somewhat grave.

"First, I'd like to thank everyone for trusting me, Yun Xiao. However, after these two battles, the Strange Spirits will surely be on their guard and make preparations. It is not impossible for them to send a Heavenly Spirit. One misstep, and there could be a threat to life!"

Yun Xiao's expression was heavy as he first mentioned the dangers ahead, then continued: "The road ahead is fraught with peril. I, Yun Xiao, do not wish to force anyone. If anyone wishes to stay in Jin Shuang City, or return to a few cities at the rear, I will not stop them, and no one will think they are cowardly for fearing death!"

Indeed, Yun Xiao's words made sense. In such high-level battles, only those who are at the late-stage or peak of the Earth Bending Realm can offer a little help. Many times, even such strong individuals are mere spectators.

Therefore, to Yun Xiao, whether these low-rank cultivators followed or not actually didn't matter much. After all, he could fly, and no matter how large the army of Strange Spirits, they could never trap him.

Yun Xiao didn't want to morally coerce anyone. Every life is singular; once it's gone, it's gone forever. Even though the human side had won several battles, many cultivators never came back alive.

Of course, in Yun Xiao's heart, he still hoped these human cultivators would show a bit more mettle. In a life-and-death battle, it was more effective for improving Meridian Qi.

Didn't we see along the way that, whether it's the Hawk Squad's Jian Xi or Duan Gen and the others in the Earth Bending Realm, they've all had various breakthroughs? This is all the result of life-and-death battles with the Strange Spirits, which not only improve insight but also yield Spirit Crystals.

"Senior Brother Yun Xiao, do you look down on us?"

Just as Yun Xiao's words fell, everyone's expression changed. Jun Tieshu, in particular, asked with dissatisfaction. Even though he hadn't yet broken through to the middle-stage of the Earth Bending Realm, he was not about to back down easily.

"It's not that I look down on anyone, it's just..."

"Yun Xiao, there may be some information you're unaware of."

Just as Yun Xiao shook his head gently, wanting to say something, Wu Yingjiang interrupted, handing over several pieces of intelligence reports.

"This is... eh?"

Yun Xiao first showed a trace of doubt. After reading the content of the first intelligence report, his face revealed a hint of surprise. As he quickly read through all the information, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"They must have guessed my thoughts!"

Yun Xiao tightly gripped the papers in his hand, glancing north, then turning his gaze south, and said: "I just didn't expect that even that girl Ying'er has come. My efforts back then weren't in vain!"

Previously, when he traveled with the few from the Shenxiao Sect, Yun Xiao naturally knew about the events happening in the Southeast Territory of the continent. He also knew that the eldest daughter of the Hu Family, who destroyed the Xiao Family, was none other than Hu Ying'er he had once encountered.

Yet no matter what, Yun Xiao couldn't link the demon, who eradicated the Xiao Family in the mouths of many, with the little girl who used to blush so much she couldn't speak.

"However, she has the Double Flower Pure Lotus Body. After years of familiarization, she should have achieved some Small Success, right?"

Thinking of Hu Ying'er's unique physique, Yun Xiao couldn't help but feel relieved. After all, it was an abnormal physique rarely seen even in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. With the methods he left back then, achieving the current accomplishments is not difficult to understand.

"It truly is related to him!" 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Hearing Yun Xiao's muttering, the fire in some people's eyes grew even more intense. After all, it was previously just speculated by Wu Yingjiang or the Shenxiao Sect; there was nothing like hearing it directly from Yun Xiao himself.

Although the crowd didn't know what the "Double Flower Pure Lotus Body" actually was, as long as they knew the terrifying cultivation of the eldest daughter of the Hu Family today was indeed because of Yun Xiao, that was enough.

Following by Yun Xiao's side, even if they couldn't reach Hu Ying'er's level, improving by one or two small realms would still be a heaven-defying fortune.