Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Commander, we are saved!"

The man next to Lin Hao saw the previously invincible Lie Wu powerless to fall, and was immediately overjoyed, unlike the former, he didn't know much about Yun Xiao.

This person's understanding of Yun Xiao was limited to rumors until he saw him with his own eyes today, and from now on, perhaps he would no longer doubt the strength of Xuanyue Empire's most brilliant genius?

As for Lin Hao, he felt even more emotional. He remembered when he first met Yun Xiao in Moon Cool City, he could suppress him with his Meridian Qi Cultivation, but now it seemed like a fleeting moment.

In less than a year, Lin Hao found he couldn't even see Yun Xiao's shadow anymore. Such dominating power that could defeat Peak Killing Spirit Vein Realm experts as if slaughtering chickens, he himself admitted that even with ten more years of cultivation, he could probably never achieve it.

"Everyone, save yourselves!"

While Lin Hao and his companion were feeling emotional due to Lie Wu's death, a panicked cry suddenly came. It turned out that Lie Wu's subordinates, seeing the dire situation, no longer wanted to continue the fight.

Indeed, Yun Xiao's strength was too terrifying; even Lie Wu, at the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm, was no match for him in a duo, let alone these cultivators in the Middle or Early Stage of Spirit Vein Realm.

Didn't you see those three lifelike human ice sculptures over there? These remaining people didn't want to follow in their footsteps, and they believed that if they split and fled in different directions, Yun Xiao didn't have the ability to catch them all, right?

"Chi Yan, it's up to you!"

Yun Xiao indeed didn't move, but he issued a low shout, and immediately a streak of red light flashed. The first person who spoke was already clutching his throat with a look of terror.

Even though this person tightly covered his vital throat, the blood still kept spraying out between his fingers, looking extremely terrifying and bloody.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Chi Yan's speed was also unparalleled, probably not even less than Yun Xiao's. These Lingtian Empire fellows thinking of escaping in different directions were simply too naive.

With Chi Yan swiftly moving left and right, working together with its sharp claws and Burning Flame, in just moments, those Lingtian Empire cultivators were either clutching their throats and falling to the ground, or turning into a pile of ashes.

The Lifebound Fire, Burning Flame of the Fire Cloud Rat, was even feared immensely by the Long Xiao Battle God in the past life; even though Chi Yan had not cultivated it to great success yet, it was not something these cultivators of Hidden Dragon Continent could withstand. You can imagine their fate.

"Are you still alive?"

Yun Xiao did not bother with Chi Yan's impressive performance, but turned his head towards Lin Hao and his companion. Actually, he asked a question rhetorically, because both of them were staring at him with fiery, grateful eyes.

"Lin Hao thanks Lord Yun Xiao for saving our lives!"

As soon as Yun Xiao finished speaking, Lin Hao and his subordinate prostrated themselves on the ground. They both knew that if it were not for Yun Xiao today, not only would their lives be lost, but they likely would have suffered extreme torture before dying.

Yun Xiao still had some impression of this commander from Qingshan Sect whom he had met once in Moon Cool City, otherwise, he wouldn't have come down to save them immediately.

Swoosh, swoosh!

Sensing the breath of these two people, Yun Xiao flicked his fingers and a Jade Bottle was thrown in front of them, with him saying"Don't worry about us."

"Lord Yun Xiao, the Lingtian Empire has already invaded deep into Xuanyue's territory, please lend your assistance!"

Lin Hao picked up the Jade Bottle, his expression changing for a few moments before finally speaking up. Perhaps, in his view, if Yun Xiao could help the Royal Family, this disaster of the empire's annihilation could be overcome.

"Heh, it's not just the Lingtian Empire!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao's face revealed a faint cold smile, which made Lin Hao even more alarmed, wondering if there was something else he didn't know.

"Don't worry, since I'm in the Xuanyue Empire, I naturally have to make an effort. Those clowns who want to play tricks on the Xuanyue Empire, their little scheme is probably miscalculated!"

However, Yun Xiao's next words calmed Lin Hao down. Immediately after, he felt a strong wind hit his face as a huge creature descended from the sky, carrying Yun Xiao and that red rat. They shot into the sky and disappeared from sight in an instant.

"Seventh Rank Pulse Demon!"

The information about Yun Xiao owning a Seventh Rank Flying Beast Pulse Demon was no longer a secret throughout the Xuanyue Empire, and the combat power comparable to an Earth Rank Third Realm gave Lin Hao and his companion a bit more confidence.

Lin Hao and Yun Xiao were unaware of the current situation in the Xuanyue Imperial City. They were unsure if they could arrive on time, and if what they saw upon their arrival was but ruins, it would not be so easy to turn the tides of fate.

Xuanyue Empire, Baiyue Imperial City!

Now, Baiyue City was in a state of panic as at least two empires' armies were stationed outside each of the city walls to the north, south, east, and west, rendering the capital of the Xuanyue Empire completely besieged.

As such, it was utterly impossible for the city residents to leave. Those cultivators who attempted to sneak out inevitably ended up as corpses. After several such incidents, everyone knew their only choice was a desperate battle; there was no alternative.

The Eight Great Empires had divided and conquered. The border towns of the Xuanyue Empire had fallen swiftly, having no strength to resist, and within a month, the Eight Great Empires had stormed their way to Baiyue Imperial City.

Although these Eight Great Empires attacked the Imperial City successively, it seemed they had an unspoken agreement. The empires that arrived first did not launch an immediate assault but set up camp several miles away.

After a month, once all eight empires had gathered, Baiyue Imperial City became isolated, with no reinforcements, only the many cultivators who had long been within its walls.

Outside the North Gate were the Lingtian Empire and the Black Star Empire. It's worth mentioning that previously, due to marriage alliances with Lingtian, even though the Black Star Empire held animosity towards the Xuanyue Empire, it had restrained itself from launching a full-scale war.

Outside the East Gate were the Yufeng Empire and the Yulan Empire. Naturally, the Yufeng Empire took the lead, secretly controlled by the Yufeng Sect. Shen Wannian, who was defeated by Yun Xiao, hailed from the Yufeng Sect in the Yufeng Empire.

Regarding the South Gate, the Thunderwind Empire and the Jingshan Empire were present. Yun Xiao had interactions with these two empires in the Demon Realm at Demons Mountain, where he had soundly defeated the joint forces of these empires' talents.

The last, the West Gate, was guarded by the Youlong Empire and the Flying Flower Empire. Back in Moon Cool City, due to the competition for Mixed Element Grass, Yun Xiao had some unpleasant encounters with Young Master Flying Flower of the Flying Flower Empire, Ye Shimei. It's unsure if these reasons contributed to their united assault this time.

Among these Eight Great Empires, although the Thunderwind, Jingshan, Yulan, and Youlong Empires were slightly weaker, the other four empires had strength comparable or even superior to the Xuanyue Empire.

With such alliances among the Eight Great Empires, the Xuanyue Empire stood no chance at all. Whether in terms of the number of lower-ranked soldiers or top-tier fighters, they were vastly outmatched.

Even though the previous ruler of Xuanyue, Xuan Haoran, had broken through to the Earth Rank Third Realm, facing the rulers of Lingtian, Yufeng, and Flying Flower—genuine Earth Rank powerhouses—in a three against one fight, Xuan Haoran was undoubtedly doomed to defeat.

Baiyue North Gate!

Atop the city wall, an elderly and a young figure stood at the forefront, staring at the nearby fluttering banners of the enemy camps, both looking quite somber. Meanwhile, other imperial generals couldn't help but feel a surge of despair.

"Father, why don't I lead the troops outside the city for a final battle? It's better than simply sitting here waiting for death!"

The newly appointed ruler, Xuan Jing, had only been on the throne for a few months when he faced such a calamitous disaster. One could imagine his feelings.

Xuan Jing was known for his straightforwardness, lacking the shrewdness of Xuan Jiuding, indeed more suited as a frontline general rather than a sovereign, but his character was beyond reproach.

"Jing'er, do not act recklessly!"

Fortunately, Xuan Haoran, who had governed the Xuanyue Empire for over a century, was still able to maintain his composure even in such a desperate situation.

"What else can we do? Besides Baiyue Imperial City, the entirety of Xuanyue might have fallen. Under the siege of the Eight Great Empires, who would dare to easily send troops to aid our Xuanyue Empire?"

Xuan Jing was indeed anxious, but his analysis was spot-on. The Xuanyue Empire's days were numbered, with the imperial city surrounded and its fall merely a matter of time.

"Perhaps… there is still one person who could turn the tide."

For some reason, Xuan Haoran's thoughts turned to a young man dressed in coarse clothes with a wooden sword on his back. It was this young man who had once revived the faltering Xuanyue Royal Family and saved Xuan Haoran from a lifetime of ignominy.

"Father, are you speaking of Brother Yun Xiao?"

Upon hearing Xuan Haoran, Xuan Jing immediately thought of Yun Xiao. His words sparked a glint of hope among the observing generals, reminding them of the young man's miraculous abilities, which surprisingly gave them a bit more confidence.

The generals knew well that Yun Xiao was just a teenager of sixteen or seventeen, yet the feats he accomplished were beyond their lifelong capabilities.