Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"What, what? He actually refused?"

The armored general was dumbfounded, unable to believe what he was seeing. He even forgot to kneel.

Seated on the dragon throne, Jiang Tianchen's initially certain and confident smile suddenly froze, and he blinked, subconsciously saying, "What did you say?"

Xiao Yi curled his lips, "I said, I refuse to be the Martial King of the Nation!"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Hiss!

The armored general inhaled sharply and began to scold, "How daring of you, Xiao Yi. Do you know what being the Martial King of the Nation means? It is the highest title in the Tianqing Kingdom. Once you become the Martial King of the Nation, even the Royal Martial Arts Academy won't dare to harm you, and even princes would have to show you the respect due between ruler and subject. You, you actually refuse?"

Being the Martial King of the Nation!

Since the founding of the Tianqing Kingdom, there had only been two occurrences.

The first was the former Tianqi King from the Tianqi Martial Arts Academy, who created the Tianqi Martial Arts Academy and single-handedly delineated the borders of Tianqing Kingdom with Tianlan and Purple Robe Kingdoms.

Xiao Yi actually refused?

"Are you out of your mind?" the general exclaimed subconsciously.

Xiao Yi rolled his eyes and cast a sidelong glance at Jiang Tianchen, speaking indifferently, "Don't think I don't know what you're plotting..."

This Jiang Tianchen had said that if he were victorious in the battle with the Royal Martial Arts Academy, he would be named the Martial King of the Nation.

Indeed.

As the Martial King of the Nation, Xiao Yi's influence and status would be comparable to that of the monarch of a country.

But...

If he were to defeat the Royal Martial Arts Academy alone, his strength alone would be comparable to that of a monarch. Would he still need to be the Martial King of the Nation?

And once he became the Martial King of the Nation, he wouldn't just be receiving a title; it would also be a responsibility, the responsibility to protect the entire Tianqing Kingdom.

He was solitary and carefree.

Why should he put shackles on himself for a mere title?

Jiang Tianchen's profound gaze shimmered with wisdom as he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thud thud thud, each tap striking at the heart.

The armored commander was sweating profusely, wishing he could personally press Xiao Yi to the ground.

This was the current sovereign!

The ruler of a country!

Even Zhou Yuan, the head of the Royal Martial Arts Academy, wouldn't dare to speak to him like this!

"This is the end, this young man is so arrogant, he will surely enrage His Majesty… he is as good as dead…" thought the commander.

At that moment,

Jiang Tianchen's knocking on the table abruptly stopped, and his usually impassive face suddenly burst into a radiant smile as he laughed heartily, "Interesting, truly interesting!"

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The armored general was bewildered and had begun to question his life, "Is this the same unpredictable, emotionless killer sovereign I know?"

Jiang Tianchen waved at the armored general.

"I shall take my leave!"

The armored general retreated cautiously.

Jiang Tianchen walked around the table and strutted up to Xiao Yi, staring at him, "Xiao Yi, are you truly not afraid I will kill you?"

"You won't kill me," Xiao Yi said lightly.

Jiang Tianchen, neither joyous nor sad, his eyes a profound abyss revealing no emotions, casually remarked, "Oh? What makes you so sure?"

Xiao Yi said, "You can't kill me!"

"What a joke!"

Jiang Tianchen narrowed his eyes, leaning forward slightly as he stared straight at Xiao Yi. The two were so close they could feel each other's breath, "I am the ruler of a nation, commanding an army of a million strong, with a host of powerful warriors at my disposal, and within the palace sits an old ancestor at the Tribulation stage. Yet you claim that I cannot kill you?"

Indeed, Jiang Tianchen's cultivation was no weaker than that of Zhou Yuan or Gu Junhe, also existing at the Golden Elixir Realm Peak.

His imposing, non-angry yet threatening gaze had once literally scared a powerful minister, who wielded great influence over the court, to death.

Who would dare to meet his gaze?

But Xiao Yi showed no fear, meeting his eyes directly, neither servile nor overbearing.

The Jade Dragon Pavilion was silent for quite a few moments.

The icy expression on Jiang Tianchen's face gradually melted away, revealing a hint of admiration as he smiled and said, "You may go!"

"Uh..."

Xiao Yi blinked in astonishment, looking at Jiang Tianchen, "Just like that, you're letting me go?"

Jiang Tianchen glanced at him, "Do you expect me to beg and plead for you to stay?"

"There's no need for that!" Xiao Yi waved his hand, "Since that's the case, I will take my leave!"

In the spacious Jade Dragon Pavilion.

Jiang Tianchen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, squinting at the dragon throne before him, murmuring, "Some people would disown their kin, turn on their brothers, or even kill their parents for power and for this throne... And yet there are those who, when offered power, still look upon it with disdain..."

"That must be human nature! Some value wealth, some value honor, and others value affection..." A hoarse voice seemed to come from all directions.

Jiang Tianchen murmured, "Old Ancestor, what do you make of this young man?"

The hoarse voice from all around fell silent for a moment before coming in fragments, "Your Majesty already has a decision in mind, why ask me?"

Jiang Tianchen's deep eyes shimmered with a flash of wisdom as he spoke to himself, "Then I shall trouble the Old Ancestor!"

"Hmm!"

The voice from the darkness quietly faded away.

......

Within the Royal Martial Arts Academy.

Zhou Yuan's face was grim as he looked at Jiang Shanhe, whose face was pale, "Has that little bastard grown to such an extent that even you are not his match?"

"He has already reached the Seventh Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm, and his vitality is mixed with pure essence, his strength formidable beyond belief..."

Jiang Shanhe's face was dark, Xiao Yi's punch had nearly shattered his internal organs, every breath he took now brought with it agonizing pain that tore at his heart and lungs, his eyes filled with overwhelming hatred, "Master, this boy is a disaster, he must not be left alive!"

Zhou Yuan clenched his fists so tightly they creaked, "How could I not know that this boy must not be spared? In just a few months since his arrival in the capital, he has advanced from the Divine Skills Realm to the Seventh Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm; his rate of cultivation surpasses even that of Xiao Tianjiao. In another month, even I may not be his match..."

The mere thought of a few months ago when Xiao Yi had told him he would flatten the Royal Martial Arts Academy within a year, and his own scorn at the time...

Zhou Yuan found his face burning with humiliation.

At the same time, he felt extreme loathing towards Zhou Xin and the others.

Had it not been for Zhou Xin driving Xiao Yi away, Xiao Yi would have been a disciple of the Royal Martial Arts Academy. How could it have come to this current situation?

"He wants to step on the head of my Royal Martial Arts Academy? No chance!" Zhou Yuan's eyes flashed with a sinister light.

Jiang Shanhe's eyes shone as he eagerly asked, "Master, have you thought of a way to deal with him?"

"I had not wished to use that item, but the little brute is too troublesome. We have no choice but to use it..."

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and took a black jade box from his storage ring, slowly opening it. A surge of overwhelming energy emanated from the jade box; he observed the object lying quietly inside.

Joy erupted on Jiang Shanhe's face, his eyes filled with the ecstasy and excitement of impending revenge, "With this item, Xiao Yi is as good as dead!"