Upon hearing Gu Huashan’s angry words, Dai Ming was not bothered in the slightest. Next, he turned around and bowed respectfully to that rough-clothed youth.

"Lord Yun Xiao, how do you think this matter should be handled?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

With Yun Xiao present, Dai Ming naturally dared not act on his own accord. As he performed this action, and upon hearing his words, the scene instantly fell silent, so quiet that even the drop of a pin on the ground would be heard clearly.

"Yun Xiao... Lord?"

A buzzing sounded in many people’s minds. Previously, they hadn’t thought in that direction, believing that such a prodigious genius reigning supreme on the Tenglong Continent would appear before them?

Moreover, rumors had spread that Yun Xiao had been gravely injured on Impermanence Island, fell into a coma upon returning to Lianyun Mountain, and might have even perished, making it inconceivable for them to consider this possibility.

At this moment, Dai Ming showed such respect toward the youth and openly called him Yun Xiao. The crowd, after their shock, immediately understood.

"So that’s it. Who else but that person could endure two strikes from Huashan Old Monster and not be defeated?"

One Earth Rank Middle Level Meridian Refining Master stroked his gray beard with great emotion, sounding as if he had already recognized Yun Xiao’s identity.

As these words were spoken, several people beside him agreed deeply, questioning who on the Tenglong Continent other than Yun Xiao, would dare claim to withstand a Heavenly Rank expert?

Moreover, that Huashan Old Monster was a real Floating Life Realm Peak expert. Within some first-class forces or families, he would be the Sect Leader, far beyond the reach of young geniuses.

But thinking that it was the person currently shining so brightly on the Tenglong Continent, everyone was relieved. After all, over the past two months, wherever they went, no matter the discussions, they were centered around "Yun Xiao".

Even if Yun Xiao truly died, he had already been mythologized, a great hero saving human clan from disaster, destined to be remembered by countless cultivators on the Tenglong Continent.

"What! That kid is Yun Xiao?"

Compared to the shocked and amazed onlookers, Huashan Old Monster, as the party involved, was somewhat unsettled, his eyes constantly scanning the rough-clothed youth, certain thoughts rushing in.

Previously, Gu Huashan had been pondering the youth’s identity, a young individual reaching the Middle-stage Floating Life Realm in cultivation, assuming he was some old monster disguised here to mock him.

After all, even the young geniuses from the four elite forces couldn’t possess such formidable strength. Until hearing Dai Ming mention "Yun Xiao", Gu Huashan suddenly realized.

Being a Heavenly-grade Pulse Refining Master and a Heavenly Rank expert, Gu Huashan had naturally heard of Yun Xiao’s reputation, rumored that Douling Commerce’s Vice President Lu Tianrun died at this person’s hands.

Gu Huashan also knew that back then, Yun Xiao on Impermanence Island hadn’t yet broken through to the Heavenly Rank Third Realm, relying solely on his Ancestor Vein Power and certain special Enhancement Secret Techniques to barely reach it.

Even so, the youth escaped from a Holy Grade Heavenly Spirit and killed Lu Tianrun, revealing his formidable strength, becoming one of the most discussed phenomena among Tenglong Continent cultivators.

Huashan Old Monster’s face turned extremely grim because, upon knowing the youth was Yun Xiao, he realized he couldn’t salvage the situation. His beloved disciple’s injuries were taken in vain.

Joking aside, even at half-step Heavenly Rank, he could kill the demon Lu Tianrun, and Gu Huashan didn’t have the resolve to provoke him, let alone Yun Xiao, whose cultivation now broke through to the Middle-stage Floating Life Realm.

After the previous exchanges, Gu Huashan had reason to believe that even if he exerted himself fully, he might not truly vanquish the youth. More likely, he’d be forced to reveal Yun Xiao’s trump cards.

Of course, what Gu Huashan feared most was this being the Meridian Refining Master Association’s territory. For an ordinary disciple or someone like Dai Ming, the senior guard leader, the association might not care too much, but the youth named Yun Xiao held a completely different status.

Based on what Gu Huashan knew, Yun Xiao’s current position in the Meridian Refining Master Association was likely second only to its President Lu Yanji, subtly surpassing the two Deans and already on par with Vice President Qian Sanyuan.

Imagine an outsider trying to forcibly kill the association’s Vice President in Lianyun Mountain; the result would likely be the entire Meridian Refining Master Guild mobilizing to annihilate him, Gu Huashan, here.

Gu Huashan clearly understood that if he persisted, not only would he miss this Meridian Refining Conference, but in the future, on the Tenglong Continent, he’d be facing a formidable enemy.

"Heh heh, Huashan Old Monster, this time, has certainly hit a brick wall!"

Amidst the crowd watching, a low voice of mockery faintly emerged, containing a hint of schadenfreude that those who heard it deeply agreed with.

Everyone was somewhat aware of Huashan Old Monster’s character, knowing that he never lets go of a grudge. Besides, the fact that his precious disciple was seriously injured made this situation impossible to resolve peacefully.

Who would have known that the situation would take such a turn? The seemingly ordinary, coarse-clothed boy was not only powerful but also possessed an extraordinary identity. At this moment, everyone’s gaze shifted between Yun Xiao and Gu Huashan, eager to know how this matter would conclude.

"I, Yun Xiao, am not someone who doesn’t show mercy after gaining the upper hand. Here’s the deal: let that guy come over and apologize to my brother, then this matter will be settled!"

Yun Xiao had some impression of the guard captain in front of him. Hearing his inquiry, he no longer concealed his identity, speaking while extending his hand to point at Xu Ban over there.

Yun Xiao fully understood the matter here. At least earlier, it was Xu Ban who struck first, and if it weren’t for his intervention, Lin Xuanhao would have suffered a great loss, possibly ending up dead or at the very least incapacitated.

However, Yun Xiao still had to consider Lianyun Mountain. In a few days, the Meridian Refining Conference would be held. If he continued to hold onto this matter, it might give the big figures attending the conference the impression that Lianyun Mountain was narrow-minded.

Of course, the biggest reason was that Gu Huashan was a Floating Life Realm Peak expert. Yun Xiao admitted that without using his strongest trump cards, he couldn’t do much.

Moreover, under the current circumstances, Yun Xiao was unwilling to use those trump cards, as Lin Xuanhao was standing fine behind him, not in any mortal danger.

"Yun Xiao, don’t push people too far!"

Listening to Yun Xiao’s conditions, Gu Huashan was furious despite being apprehensive, his voice filled with rage, unwilling to accept this offer.

"Pushing too far? Humph, who just now relied on strong cultivation to bully my brother? Ask these people present, wasn’t it your disciple who struck first?"

Yun Xiao showed no concern for Gu Huashan’s harsh voice. With a cold snort, he extended his hand and pointed around at the crowd watching.

"That’s right, it was indeed Xu Ban who struck first. Everyone saw it with their own eyes!"

As Yun Xiao’s finger pointed to a certain direction, a Middle-Level Earth Rank Meridian Refining Master boldly spoke up, and with him taking the lead, others lost some fear of Gu Huashan and began affirming the facts noisily.

"These damned bastards!"

Seeing the overwhelming situation, Gu Huashan’s old face turned livid with anger. Yet at this moment, he couldn’t take action against those ordinary cultivators who didn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth, only harboring unresolvable frustration.

"This is Lianyun Mountain’s territory, and the rules are set. If he doesn’t apologize to my brother, the Meridian Refining Master Association can only express unwelcome to your master-disciple duo!"

Seeing Gu Huashan’s chest heaving with anger, Yun Xiao remained indifferent, turning his finger back at Xu Ban, making Gu Huashan’s proud disciple almost burst into tears.

Damn it, what a situation! Originally thinking it was just bullying a kid at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, who could have imagined it would attract Yun Xiao, the Demon God, Xu Ban felt extremely aggrieved.

Facing Lin Xuanhao, Xu Ban could be very assertive. Even facing the previously unknown Yun Xiao, he was confident in having a protective teacher, absolutely ensuring he wouldn’t lose face.

Who would have expected that the coarse-clothed boy, much younger than him, turned out to be someone even his teacher feared? With Yun Xiao’s reputation echoing over recent days, Xu Ban’s heart sank to the abyss.

"Huashan Old Monster, how you behave elsewhere is not my concern, but here at Lianyun Mountain, even if you’re a dragon, you must stay coiled!"

Yun Xiao didn’t entertain many ideas. With a hint of ruthlessness on his face, he spoke coldly, "I’ll give you three breaths’ time. If you don’t apologize, get out of Lianyun Mountain!"

The latter words hit the ears of Gu Huashan and his disciple as loudly as thunder.

This was the ultimatum Yun Xiao presented. In Lianyun Mountain, he wouldn’t be restrained like on Impermanence Island. He had boundless confidence.

At this moment, everyone seemed to see a tremendous aura rising from that small stature. They believed if Gu Huashan dared to be obstinate, this aura would instantly materialize, igniting an earth-shattering battle.