Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Father, just go and apologize to Yun Xiao with a thorn under your belt; after all, that incident was indeed a mistake on our Lingyun Sect's part!"

In the most majestic hall, the Lingyun Hall, three people were seated, one elderly, one middle-aged, and one younger. The speaker was none other than Xu Hongzhuang, the genius girl who once had a marriage contract with Yun Xiao.

It was just that Yun Xiao himself had crushed the engagement Jade Pendant in his mother's room, thus shredding the marriage contract, and since that time, Xu Hongzhuang's face had rarely been seen smiling.

Later, at the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, Yun Xiao's icy demeanor further tore at Xu Hongzhuang's heart, and she was acutely aware that all of this was due to the mistake her father had made back then.

"Hongzhuang, aren't you thinking too simply? It's a feud that led to the destruction of a family. Can it really be easily resolved with just a 'sorry' from your father?"

Xu Lingsong naturally would not comply with Xu Hongzhuang's words, after all, he was a Sect Master; how could he apologize to a teenager?

However, Xu Lingsong naturally would not reveal his innermost thoughts before his father and daughter, so his publicly stated reasons seemed somewhat valid.

"But this matter ultimately demands an explanation. Lingsong, have you received the news from the Xuanyue Empire?"

The former Sect Master of Lingyun Sect, Xu Qingyuan, pondered for a moment and mentioned a fact, looking somewhat displeased, as the news he received was too shocking.

"Father, surely you're not scared by that kid Yun Xiao? Our Lingyun Sect isn't like the Xuanyue Empire's trifling three great families that are like chickens and dogs!"

As the Sect Master of Lingyun Sect, Xu Lingsong was well aware of the news from the Xuanyue Empire, yet his face showed a hint of a cold smile, with no trace of concern.

"It's true that our Lingyun Sect won't fear a mere youngster, but we are the ones who were wrong first. Do we really want to escalate it to an uncontrollable level?"

Xu Qingyuan glanced at Xu Hongzhuang, whose face showed some pain, and his heart softened. His words were now somewhat subdued, as he seemed disappointed in his son.

"Father, Hongzhuang, as I have already said, that incident was out of my control. If Yun Xiao wants revenge, he should just find those Upper Realm bigshots, why involve our Lingyun Sect?"

It seemed that after such a long time, Xu Lingsong no longer had the scruples he had when his despicable nature was first exposed. He pushed away all responsibility, and ironically, his own father and daughter had no way to refute him.

"But... given Yun Xiao's character, I fear he will come looking for our Lingyun Sect soon, won't he?"

Thinking of the dazzling young man at the Hidden Dragon Conference, Xu Hongzhuang felt a certain conviction. She believed that Yun Xiao, once he grew stronger, would surely seek justice from Lingyun Sect.

Whether it was Lingyun Sect or Yun Xiao that would be defeated, neither outcome was what Xu Hongzhuang wanted to see, even though she knew that Yun Xiao had no chance of victory against Lingyun Sect.

"Hmph, if that kid knows his place and doesn't come, all the better. But if he really does come, Lingyun Sect will certainly teach him a very profound lesson!"

A gleam flashed in Xu Lingsong's eyes; in fact, he had not underestimated Yun Xiao and felt somewhat threatened after hearing the latest messages about him.

Since the feud with Yun Xiao was irreconcilable, Xu Lingsong, with the heart of a bold and ruthless character, did not overly concern himself with his father or daughter's feelings. He was resolved to make sure Yun Xiao would regret coming here.

"Xu Lingsong, you truly are utterly indifferent to Xiao Lan's feelings, aren't you?"

Just as Xu Lingsong's cold voice was heard, a chilled voice suddenly came from outside the hall. Following that, two figures walked slowly in, one of whom was a dignified lady full of anger, who glared directly at Xu Lingsong as soon as she entered.

"Mother!"

Upon seeing this woman enter the hall, Xu Hongzhuang seemed to find her support and rushed over, throwing herself into the woman's embrace.

This dignified women was none other than the wife of the Sect Master of Lingyun Sect, who had once been comatose due to the Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance but was saved by Yun Xiao. Now, she was certainly in good health.

The person accompanying the Sect Master's wife was naturally Sword Uncle, who had watched over Xu Hongzhuang since she was a child and was the dedicated servant from her mother's family.

After the Sect Master's wife awoke, Xu Hongzhuang had told her everything that had happened. The wife of the Sect Master, who doted on her daughter, even aggressively confronted Xu Lingsong in the past, but to no avail.

If Xu Qingyuan, the former Sect Master, was extremely concerned about Lingyun Sect, then the Sect Master's wife cared only for her daughter. She couldn't bear the slightest grievance against Xu Hongzhuang, let alone such a significant one.

No matter what, Xu Hongzhuang was the daughter of Xu Lingsong and nothing could change that blood relationship. If the annihilation of the Shang Family was not addressed, it would be impossible for Yun Xiao and Xu Hongzhuang to be together again in this lifetime.

The Sect Master's wife, having heard of the quarrel between Xu Hongzhuang and Xu Lingsong, came immediately. What she heard was Xu Lingsong's cold voice, prompting her to retort without holding back.

"Wife, your words are unfair. It is that kid Yun Xiao who doesn't care about Hongzhuang's feelings at all. If he doesn't come looking for trouble, why would I bother him?"

Xu Lingsong had respect for the lady, his tone no longer cold, and his words held some truth.

In truth, Xu Lingsong's heart wasn't without the thought of provoking Yun Xiao, but a father who was a former Sect Master and a daughter who harbored affection for Yun Xiao made him hesitate.

But if Yun Xiao came knocking on their door himself, the situation would be different. When it came to a choice between the Sect and kin, perhaps Xu Lingsong, a cunning individual, would surely choose the former.

Boom!

While the people in the hall were conversing, a sudden loud noise came from somewhere within the Lingyun Sect, followed by a violent tremor of the ground, as if an earthquake had occurred.

Dang dang dang! Dang dang dang! Dang dang!

As everyone in the hall turned their eyes outside, a series of urgent bell ringing suddenly resounded. Hearing the rhythm of the bells, the faces of the people in the hall instantly turned extremely complex.

"An enemy attack!"

As the Sect Master of Lingyun Sect, Xu Lingsong knew immediately what had happened. In the next moment, his figure moved, vanishing at the entrance of the grand hall.

"Could it be Yun Xiao?"

Xu Hongzhuang's heart stirred, and without the slightest delay, she quickly walked towards the direction of the sound with her mother, followed closely by Xu Qingyuan and Uncle Jian. It seemed that they all had some guesses in their minds.

...

In front of the mountain gate of the Lingyun Sect headquarters.

Guarding here were two guards who had reached the Meridian Rushing Realm. These guards, who had defended the mountain gate for many years, had never seen anyone daring to provoke Lingyun Sect, but today's situation seemed to have changed.

"Look, what is that?"

One of the guards casually glanced up and suddenly noticed a black dot in the distant sky getting closer. In just a few breaths, it had already neared the Lingyun Sect's mountain gate.

"It's... it's a Flying Beast Pulse Demon, at least Sixth Rank!"

The other guard had sharp eyes, but his voice trembled as he spoke, seemingly realizing something—after all, there were no Flying Beast Pulse Demons within the Lingyun Sect.

"There seems to be someone standing on top of it?!"

This sharp-eyed guard, as the Flying Beast Pulse Demon flew closer and became more visible, discovered something even more alarming. After a cry of shock, he saw the massive beast getting clearer and nearer.

"Not good, get out of the way!"

Feeling the violent power emanating from the Flying Beast Pulse Demon, this guard's pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints, then, with a loud shout, he retreated desperately towards the interior of the mountain gate.

The other Lingyun Sect guard quickly followed suit, as the aura of the Flying Beast Pulse Demon was no longer concealed, clearly targeting the mountain gate of Lingyun Sect.

Boom!

Just as the two guards stumbled back about a dozen zhang, the Flying Beast Pulse Demon's claw had already viciously smashed down onto the mountain gate's archway of Lingyun Sect.

The archway, forged from solid stone, could not withstand a single blow from the giant Pulse Demon, and toppled with a thundering crash, shattered into pieces.

"This is going to be big trouble!"

After retreating a dozen zhang, the two guards exchanged glances. While they felt a sense of relief, the thought that an incident likethis had never happened in the nearly thousand-year history of Lingyun Sect's establishment, began to emerge in their minds.

And considering the Pulse Demon that had smashed the gate with one claw, the guard really dared not imagine it. It seemed that this was not merely a Sixth Rank Pulse Demon. Thinking of this possibility, both guards trembled violently.

The malicious intent of the newcomer was clear, and the two guards really feared that the person and demon would lose their temper and squash them to death, which would have truly left them crying without tears.

"Yun Xiao from the Shang Family of Xuanyue Empire has come to pay respects. Please, Sect Master Xu of Lingyun Sect, do not hesitate to meet me!"

Fortunately, the rough-clothed young man standing behind the massive Flying Beast Pulse Demon didn't concern himself with the two Meridian Rushing Realm guards after knocking down the Lingyun Sect gate. Instead, he took a deep breath and then, a loud shouting voice, carried far away.

"Do not hesitate to meet!"

"Do not hesitate to meet!"

"Do not hesitate to meet!"

"..."

The voice, laden with a majestic aura, echoed throughout the entire headquarters of Lingyun Sect. Probably every cultivator in the sect heard it clearly. At this moment, all the cultivators of Lingyun Sect were alerted.

However, the expressions on the faces of the Lingyun Sect cultivators who were continuously heading towards the mountain gate varied, with more of them showing disdain and sneers.