What Qian Sanyuan and the others didn't know was that Yun Xiao agreed so readily because of his interest in the Refining Treasure Hall. After all, his current unrivaled Dragon Taming Nine Swords were obtained from the Refining Treasure Hall.

The Dragon Taming Nine Swords only have two forms revealed now: Flying Hidden and Illusion Form. These two sword moves have several times brought him back from the brink of death, even turning defeat into victory against strong enemies.

For example, some mighty Heavenly Spirits, or the Vice President of Spirit Fighting Commerce, Vice Tianyun, all died under the Dragon Taming Nine Swords. This swordsmanship meridian technique tailor-made for the Dragon Sword is indeed a very formidable trump card for Yun Xiao.

Since the Refining Treasure Hall can produce such heaven-defying sword moves as the Dragon Taming Nine Swords, perhaps there are other things yet to be discovered. Yun Xiao intends to use this opportunity to explore the Refining Treasure Hall once again.

As for the Meridian Refining experts of the Tenglong Continent, Yun Xiao doesn't really hold them in high regard. He believes that with his own strength, even the three before him would likely be lacking.

Having broken through to the Heavenly-grade Pulse Refining Master level, Yun Xiao, compared to his meridian qi cultivation combat power, perhaps has more qualification to look down on all heroes, driven by interests, truly rising with pride to compete with all the world's heroes.

"Since you've decided to participate in the Meridian Refining Conference, there are some rules you should know!"

Qian Sanyuan spoke eloquently, and as he spoke, he said, "In fact, the Heaven Refining List is divided into two schools, namely, the Medical Refining Heavenly List and Refining Poison Sky List, corresponding to Medical Pulse Masters and Poison Vein Masters. You can choose one to participate in, and as long as you rank in the top three, you can enter the Refining Treasure Hall."

The largest schools in the Meridian Refining path are the Medical Pulse Master and Poison Vein Master, and the Meridian Refining Master Association includes these two major schools, whereas the Beast Vein Master is not included here.

If there were any rankings for Beast Vein Masters, they have no relation with the Meridian Refining Master Association, and are always hosted by the Beast Vein experts of Demons Mountain.

However, on the Tenglong Continent, Beast Vein Masters are rare, and even fewer reach the Heavenly Rank level, at most just a few people, making the rankings very clear.

Hence, at this moment, Qian Sanyuan didn't even mention Beast Vein Masters. As for himself and Guan Rufeng, naturally, they would participate in the Medical Vein competition.

"Can't I participate in both?"

Unexpectedly, just as Qian Sanyuan's voice fell, he looked at Yun Xiao expectantly, wanting to hear him say he would participate in the Medical Vein series competition. But then, the youth posed this question.

This statement made the three of them slightly stunned, and then they thought of this youth's dual mastery in Medical Vein and Poison Meridian Path, raising unbelievable thoughts in their minds.

On the continent, there are indeed prodigies in Meridian Refining with dual cultivation in Medical and Poison Vein, such as Lu Yanji back then, a genius in dual cultivation.

However, during the Meridian Refining Conference that Lu Yanji once participated in, he chose to compete in the Medical Vein only and didn't participate in both schools' competitions.

Besides Lu Yanji, even though there are others with dual cultivation in Meridian Refining Masters, most focused more on one school and didn't advance in tandem with both.

After all, the Meridian Refining Technique, whether Medical Vein, Poison Vein, or Beast Vein, is vast and profound, and many who study it for a lifetime may never reach a high level of mastery, let alone spreading themselves thin.

But in the eyes of Qian Sanyuan and the others, this youth's talent in Meridian Refining seems to be even more monstrous compared to the President himself. Now that he's broken through to the Heavenly Rank Low Level, perhaps he's elevated even further?

"Well, it's not really impossible..."

Qian Sanyuan pondered over the rules of the Meridian Refining Conference. Indeed, these rules are set by Lianyun Mountain itself, and he knows them well, so he gave a reply but appeared somewhat hesitant.

"Haha, since I'm participating, I must do my best, so let's register for both Medical Vein and Poison Vein!"

Just as Qian Sanyuan's voice fell, Yun Xiao immediately chimed in, then walked away without looking back, leaving behind a back full of calmness and extreme confidence.

"This little guy, really is... really is..."

Watching Yun Xiao's departing back, Qian Sanyuan felt quite emotional for a moment, seemingly unable to find words to describe, repeating "really is" several times without following up.

"Really acting out of the ordinary!"

Qingmu Wu also felt emotional, completing Qian Sanyuan's unfinished words and then said, "With Yun Xiao, this demon participating, I foresee this might be the most exciting Meridian Refining Conference ever!"

The Dean of Sky Poison Institute's words made the two beside him agree deeply, as they introspected that their achievements in Meridian Refining might not exceed that of the young boy by much.

"I wonder if those hidden old monsters will appear again this time? If that truly happens, then it would indeed be truly spectacular!"

Recalling the previous Meridian Refining Conferences he hadn't attended, now with the qualification to personally participate in battle, Guan Rufeng couldn't help but feel a surge of ambition, as the long-dormant passion boiled within him again.

......

Yun Xiao, who had already returned to his courtyard, naturally did not know the feelings of those few individuals. Having decided to participate in the Meridian Refining Conference, he probably would not leave his residence in the coming days.

After all, Yun Xiao had just broken through to the Middle-stage Floating Life Realm, and his control over the powers at this level was not yet refined. He intended to spend the next half month honing his skills further.

Inside the room, Yun Xiao sat cross-legged on the bed, with an aura faintly surrounding him, indicating he had entered a special state. In his mind, a sheet of black paper floated, emitting a deep and mysterious light.

"Dragon Taming Nine Swords!"

Seeing the seemingly static black paper with his intent, Yun Xiao felt a tinge of extreme anticipation, as he had now broken through to the Middle-stage Floating Life Realm. Would the so-called Dragon Taming Nine Swords offer him another surprise?

"There are indeed words!"

When Yun Xiao's soul gaze fixated on that black paper, he saw several new lines of small text appear at the bottom, distinctly different from the previous "Flying Hidden" and "Illusion Form."

"Dragon Taming Nine Swords Third Technique: Soul Piercing!"

Yun Xiao couldn't contain his eagerness. Upon clearly seeing these new words at the top of the text, he took a deep breath, realizing a touch of ghostliness and ethereality just from these simple words.

"Could it be aimed at the soul?"

As he saw the words "Soul Piercing," Yun Xiao's heart stirred, then his soul gaze widened to read the cultivation method described below, becoming increasingly excited.

"It indeed targets the soul as an attack method!"

After quickly skimming through the cultivation method of the Dragon Taming Nine Swords' third technique, Soul Piercing, Yun Xiao exhaled long, his face naturally showing a touch of ecstasy. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Because this so-called Soul Piercing fundamentally differed from the previous Flying Hidden and Transformation; it no longer targeted the physical body but posed an absolute threat to the enemy's soul power.

Thus, Yun Xiao could deduce that this Soul Piercing technique perhaps required the soul power to reach the Heavenly Rank level to be wielded. Otherwise, failing to harm the enemy's soul might injure one's own soul first.

And having familiarized himself with the cultivation method of this Soul Piercing technique, Yun Xiao couldn't help marveling at its numerous clever uses, things he hadn't even contemplated in his previous life at the Holy Rank Third Realm Peak.

Yun Xiao believed, armed with this Soul Piercing Sword, even when fighting against strong opponents in the Late-stage Floating Life Realm, he could easily defeat them without activating his Ancestor Vein Power or borrowing Xiao Wu's strength.

Clearly, this was yet another attack method, like Flying Hidden and Illusion Form, with special power, making it unpredictable and shocking when unleashed for the first time.

...

Time slipped by, and seven days had passed. During these seven days, Yun Xiao had been practicing the Dragon Taming Soul Piercing Sword.

Notably, while practicing the Soul Piercing Sword, Yun Xiao discovered that his soul power had shown some subtle improvement.

As the Meridian Refining Conference was about to begin, this further enhancement in soul power certainly gave Yun Xiao greater confidence in the upcoming meridian refining technique competition.

After seven days, Yun Xiao now skillfully wielded the Dragon Taming Soul Piercing, having gained some confidence in achieving victory against enemies. Thus, he ceased the cultivation of the Dragon Taming Soul Piercing that day.

"Heh, having reached the Heavenly Rank Third Realm, will there be a new Ancestor Vein?"

Opening his eyes, Yun Xiao harbored another anticipation. After all, each time he broke through a major rank, another Ancestor Vein would be activated. Now that he had broken through from the Earth to Heavenly Rank, there was no reason not to expect such a surprise.

In the next moment, Yun Xiao began sensing his entire body, soon revealing a strange expression, as he seemed to have not anticipated certain things.

"Unexpectedly... another Wind Attribute Ancestor Vein?"

Sensing the pair of Thunder Attribute Ancestor Veins on his shoulders, and newly appeared parallel Ancestor Veins, Yun Xiao felt quite moved. For his ninth Ancestor Vein had turned out to be another Wind Attribute Ancestor Vein.

Previously, during the Earth Concealing Realm, Yun Xiao had already activated one Wind Attribute Ancestor Vein, which greatly enhanced the speed of the Thunder Dragon's Wings.

The second Wind Attribute Ancestor Vein at present, compared to the first, was no doubt more elusive.

With this revelation, Yun Xiao was not overly troubled. He knew certain Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures of wind attributes were required to fully activate this vein.

The previous Wind Attribute Ancestor Vein had been fully activated after Yun Xiao killed several wind attribute Strange Spirits on the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield, a thought suggesting another lengthy quest for Wind Attribute Energy lay ahead.