The appearance of the Dragon Taming Sword reveals a truth, which is that its master must be nearby. When everyone saw the direction pointed by the black light, they knew what it intended to do.

As a peak expert of the Lingyun Realm, Wu Zhukong’s sensing ability wasn’t too slow, and the black light came so fast that within the blink of an eye, it was only a few feet away from him.

At such speed, although Wu Zhukong could kill Xue Ningxiang completely before the Dragon Taming Sword could stab him, he wasn’t absolutely confident.

Regarding the Dragon Taming Sword, Wu Zhukong, who already pays great attention to Yun Xiao, couldn’t possibly not recognize it. He knew that even some physically strong gold-grade Heavenly Spirits couldn’t withstand a stab from the Dragon Taming Flying Sword.

Even though Wu Zhukong desperately wanted to kill Xue Ningxiang first, he wouldn’t risk his own life or any part of his body for a joke.

After all, the reason is that Wu Zhukong knows that Yun Xiao was only at the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage a month ago. How much could Yun Xiao have grown in such a short time?

After reaching the Heavenly Rank Third Realm, it takes normal people at least a year or even several years to break through one level of a small realm. Even if Yun Xiao is somewhat heaven-defying, in Wu Zhukong’s view, he would only advance a bit from the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage at most.

But Wu Zhukong clearly understands that although Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi cultivation is low, he possesses certain means that can injure others beyond a great rank, such as this indestructible Dragon Taming Divine Sword.

Human flesh is ultimately mortal. Wu Zhukong being able to sit as the Wuyan Palace Master is certainly not reckless, knowing the sharpness of the Dragon Taming Sword, how could he put himself at risk?

Therefore, Wu Zhukong made a decisive retreat at that moment, shrinking his wrist and leaping several feet backwards, such rapid reaction was indeed admirable.

"This is..."

And the narrowly escaped Xue Ningxiang finally saw the black light passing by her neck. Even though she had no strength in her whole body, she immediately recognized the identity of the Dragon Taming Sword.

"Yun Xiao, stop hiding in the dark like a ghost, come out and face me!"

Upon hearing Wu Zhukong’s fierce shout from his mouth, Xue Ningxiang had no more doubts. She knew that at the moment of her mortal danger, it was indeed the young man she was deeply concerned for who saved her life just in time.

Since returning from the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, Xue Ningxiang discovered that she couldn’t forget the exceptionally talented young man.

Unfortunately, at that time, Yun Xiao could only roam around the Hidden Dragon Continent, while Xue Ningxiang was the pride of the Tenglong Continent. Their status and position were completely incomparable.

So Xue Ningxiang buried her subtle affections deep in her heart, not even revealing a bit to her father, knowing that showing her feelings might bring deadly disasters to Yun Xiao.

How could the daughter of Xuanyin Hall be with a fledgling youth from the Hidden Dragon Continent? This was absolutely unacceptable to both the big figures and the young talents of Xuanyin Hall.

In fact, at that time, Xue Ningxiang’s admiration for Yun Xiao was just a vague feeling until the young man entered the Tenglong Continent, which made her realize her feelings completely.

Starting from the Lianyun Mountain disciple selection, to the Xuanyin Cave journey, followed by the Yanji Lake incident, and the saving grace in the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield.

These events were all inseparable from the youth named Yun Xiao. Such dazzling achievements even made Xuanyin Hall Master, Xue Ningxiang’s father, deeply appreciative.

Sadly, with the upheaval in Xuanyin Hall, Xue Tianao’s meridians were destroyed, and Wuyan Palace guys pursued them relentlessly to Lianyun Mountain, blocking Xue Ningxiang’s last escape.

The prior seven-against-one confrontation was broken one by one by Wuzhu. Even borrowing her mother’s might only slightly hurt them, plunging Xue Ningxiang into deep despair.

Right then, the young man’s Dragon Taming Sword appeared, resolving the lethal blow for her. This fleeting yet poignant moment in a life-and-death crisis might be the most unforgettable.

"How could Wu Zhukong, the dignified Wuyan Palace Master, a peak expert of Lingyun Realm, bully a severely injured little girl? Aren’t you afraid of this news spreading and being despised by the world?"

As Wu Zhukong’s words faded and silence loomed briefly, a familiar voice suddenly resonated in the sky, after which they saw a silver-gray figure commanding the air.

"It’s Thunder Wings, indeed Yun Xiao is here!"

From a watching point, Nie Xiaosheng saw the pair of silver wings behind the gray figure and became certain, because that had almost become Yun Xiao’s symbol.

"His aura..."

Compared to Nie Xiaosheng, a young talent only at the Earth Bending Realm, those Meridian Refining Masters at the Heaven Rank sensed an astounding revelation first.

The aura emanating from the coarse-clothed youth now was completely different from a month ago during the Meridian Refining Conference, causing their eyes to widen tremendously.

"Floating... Floating Life Realm Peak? How is this possible?!"

An elder with white hair and beard, possessing an unusually strong power of soul, exclaimed in shock the next moment, confirming the suspicions of the meridian refining masters beside him.

To think that barely over a month ago, when Yun Xiao participated in the Meridian Refining Conference, he was only at the Floating Life Realm Middle Stage in cultivation. Yet, barely over a month has passed, and this young man has miraculously broken through to the Floating Life Realm Peak.

In such a short period, breaking through two realms within the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm Great Rank is something beyond the imagination of these cultivators.

Especially for those strong ones who have reached the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm, many of them have been stuck at one level of the small realm for decades without breakthrough.

Yet, the difficult breakthrough seems nonexistent for the young man named Yun Xiao. It’s as simple as eating or drinking water.

Compared to the meridian refining masters and cultivators observing, Wu Zhukong was naturally the first to sense the youth’s meridian qi cultivation the moment the figure in plain clothes appeared, stirring a tempest in his heart.

Even though Yun Xiao hasn’t reached the status of the Lingyun Realm, the speed of this youth’s cultivation is truly shocking.

Wu Zhukong encountered Yun Xiao on Impermanence Island when he was at the Half-step Heavenly Rank. Now, less than half a year has passed, and he has ascended a great rank.

From Half-step Heavenly Rank to Floating Life Realm Peak, an ordinary cultivator might never achieve such a feat in their lifetime. Yet, this young man has achieved this heaven-defying act in less than six months.

At this moment, Wu Zhukong felt a chill rise from his tailbone straight to his brain, accompanied by an extreme intent to kill.

Wu Zhukong had reason to believe that if Yun Xiao’s cultivation speed kept up, it wouldn’t be long before even a Lingyun Realm Peak strong figure like himself would be unable to handle him.

"Thankfully, it’s only Floating Life Realm Peak; otherwise, it would be a real trouble!"

After a brief shock in his heart, Wu Zhukong calmed himself down with confidence. As long as the youth hasn’t broken through to the Lingyun Realm, he was merely a stronger ant in his eyes.

The plain-clothed figure striding in the air was indeed Yun Xiao, and his newly broken-through aura could barely be restrained, clearly having just broken through to the Floating Life Realm Peak.

Yun Xiao could achieve yet another breakthrough in this short month, naturally benefiting from the refining of the Refining Treasure Hall, considered another creation left by his father Yun Changtian.

Of course, it depended on Yun Xiao successfully refining it. If he ultimately failed, Yun Changtian’s clone projection would surely disappear, and Yun Xiao himself might suffer a backlash.

Fortunately, Yun Xiao did not disappoint; he successfully refined the Refining Treasure Hall as his own, sensing the outside world of the Refining Treasure Hall the moment he succeeded.

Therefore, Yun Xiao hurriedly came here without time to familiarize himself with his soaring meridian qi cultivation, ultimately saving Xue Ningxiang in time.

"These Wuyan Palace guys are truly insane!"

With Yun Xiao’s sensing ability, he naturally sensed the severe injuries of many Xuanyin Hall and Refining Cloud Mountain strong figures immediately, but his eyes then focused on the sky above.

"Who is that person? He could actually fight Lu Yanji to a draw?"

Seeing this, Yun Xiao’s heart clenched. He didn’t know Mu Shiyi, but he knew Lu Yanji’s prowess as the first person of the Heavenly Realm Early Stage on the Tenglong Continent.

"That’s Mu Shiyi, the former palace master of Wuyan Palace and a Heavenly Realm Early Stage strong figure!" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Beside him, Xue Ningxiang, exhausted, sat on the ground disregarding her image, and after catching her breath, explained to Yun Xiao’s confused gaze.

"I see!"

Hearing Xue Ningxiang’s words, Yun Xiao believed everything clicked, but he didn’t shift his gaze. He continued to stare thoughtfully at Mu Shiyi, whose body appeared to emit elusive golden light.

"Why does this old man’s aura seem vaguely familiar?"

Sensing Mu Shiyi’s aura from afar, a strange thought arose in Yun Xiao’s mind.

Yet he was sure he’d never seen the former palace master of Wuyan Palace before. So where did this familiar feeling come from?