Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Time fled rapidly.

As the life-and-death duel between Xiao Yi and the Royal Martial Arts Academy drew ever closer, the bustling capital of Tianqing Kingdom became increasingly lively.

In the streets and alleys, one could see many powerful martial artists coming and going.

The frequency and intensity of the patrols within the capital also rose several notches.

Even the Black Dragon Cavalry joined in the patrols.

A troop of Black Dragon Cavalry slowly roamed the streets, led by the same black-armored general who had previously escorted Xiao Yi to meet Jiang Tianchen.

"General, there are only seven days left until the battle between Xiao Yi and the Royal Martial Arts Academy begins. Who do you think will have the last laugh?" asked a deputy at his side.

"Isn't that obvious? It will surely be the Royal Martial Arts Academy!"

"The Royal Martial Arts Academy is home to many strong fighters, and Zhou Yuan, the head of the academy, is at the Golden Elixir Peak. Xiao Yi doesn't stand a chance against him... "

As the black-armored general listened to the discussion of his subordinates, his eyes narrowed, recalling the scene in the Jade Dragon Pavilion when Xiao Yi refused Jiang Tianchen's rewards.

A glint of insight flashed in his eyes as he murmured, "Perhaps, the outcome will be beyond everyone's expectations."

At that moment...

The gaze of the black-armored general suddenly sharpened as two figures in red cloaks flashed through the crowd and disappeared among the throng of people. His expression turned grave, "Why would they appear here? I hope I am mistaken..."

Within the capital...

In a secluded courtyard...

Two figures, wrapped tightly in red cloaks that concealed their identities, stepped into the enclosure.

In the courtyard...

Two figures cloaked in black had been waiting for some time. One of the red-cloaked figures spoke in a sharp voice, "Was it you who summoned us?"

"Yes!"

The figure in the black cloak narrowed their eyes into slits, tossed a letter casually, and it landed in the hand of the person clad in red. With a stern voice, he commanded, "Bring the one inside this letter to me!"

The figure in red glanced at the letter, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Dead or alive?"

"Preferably alive, but if resistance is met, you may kill them!" came the indifferent reply.

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The figure in the red cloak grinned with a somewhat ferocious smile, "That will be fifty million silver."

"Fifty million silver?"

The figure under the black cloak on the right frowned, "There is not a single person in the Golden Core Realm mentioned inside, why would it be so expensive?"

The figure in red responded, "It's true that the targets are not in the Golden Core Realm, but behind them stands the hottest young talent in Tianqing Kingdom today. Offending such a talent with limitless potential, fifty million silver is not a high price to pay!"

"Alright then!"

The two exchanged glances and produced three silver notes, "Here are thirty million silver. The rest will be paid after the job is done!"

"Within three days, we will bring the person before you!" the figure in red assured, taking the silver notes.

The two nodded and turned to leave.

The figure in red casually lifted the letter, and with a 'whoosh,' it ignited into flames, burning brightly. Amidst the fierce blaze, the names of several people were faintly visible; among them was the name Fang Qingzhu...

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Tianqi Martial Arts Academy.

Behind the mountains, beneath the waterfall.

A surge of robust momentum suddenly erupted from Xiao Yi's body. This vigor transformed into rolling waves of energy, rebelling against the heavens and rising mightily. Amidst the thunderous roaring, it forcefully pushed back the plunging waterfall.

The waterfall, hundreds of meters high, was disrupted for a full ten breaths.

The surge of energy around Xiao Yi gradually retracted back into his body, and within his dantian, a golden core was buoyed up and down by nine golden halos.

This was the sign of stepping into the Ninth Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm!

After refining all the spirit stones, Xiao Yi's cultivation had ascended to the Ninth Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm, and the number of God Sealing Seeds within him had reached an alarming forty-five thousand.

The yuan energy in his body, after being tempered by those forty-five thousand God Sealing Seeds, had completely transformed into God Sealing Power, bringing his physical body to the peak condition of the Golden Elixir Realm.

It is no exaggeration to say...

With Xiao Yi's current strength, even peak Golden Core Realm fighters couldn't withstand even one of his punches!

As for the fighters of the Tao Tribulation Realm, Xiao Yi can only ensure he remains undefeated with his current abilities!

After all,

There is but a step between the peak of the Golden Core Realm and the Tao Tribulation Realm, but the gap that exists between them is still immensely vast.

Those in the Tao Tribulation Realm have transformed their Innate Divine Abilities into the Martial Dao Divine Fruit and are able to borrow a portion of the power of heaven and earth.

Controls the weather as spoken about in the legends of mortals, in actuality, are the abilities of Tao Tribulation Realm fighters to manipulate the forces of heaven and earth.

Their combat power surpasses the secular world.

Even with Xiao Yi's terrifying capability to fight across levels, he can only manage to maintain an undefeated status against Tao Tribulation Realm fighters. It's worth noting that even just this is enough to shock the world.

Just think about it...

Golden Core Realm fighters are powerful in their own right, but how can human strength contend with the power of heaven and earth?

Xiao Yi too relies on the power of the God Sealing Seed to purify and temper his body, giving him strength far beyond others in his realm, and the refined power of the God Sealing Seed to stand up to Tao Tribulation Realm fighters.

If it were any other Golden Core Realm fighter, even at the peak, capable of breaking mountains and splitting stones with one punch, they would still fall short against Tao Tribulation Realm fighters who can lift mountains from dry land and tear the earth apart with their bare hands.

How could they compare?

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"It's a pity there are not enough spirit stones; otherwise, I could attempt to break through to the Tenth Layer of the Golden Core Realm. In that case, even if it were a novice Tao Tribulation Realm fighter, I could battle and prevail!" Xiao Yi said with a sigh of regret.

"Xiao Yi, you have a letter!" Fang Qingzhu's voice came from not far away.

"Hmm?"

Startled, Xiao Yi leaped down in front of Fang Qingzhu. Through this period of cultivation, Fang Qingzhu's own cultivation had also reached the peak of the Shentong Realm, getting ever closer to the Golden Core Realm.

And with her advancement in cultivation, Fang Qingzhu exuded a faint aura of cold and unworldly grace, reminiscent of a fairy who does not partake of earthly smoke and fire.

Only in the face of Xiao Yi would she be as gentle and serene as ever.

"Whose letter?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

Fang Qingzhu shook her head: "I don't know. The person who delivered the letter just left it and went away!"

Xiao Yi took the envelope, and his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

The envelope had a faint trace of blood scent.

Thud!

As soon as he opened the envelope, a blood-stained finger dropped to the ground, and on the finger was a distinct green ring. Xiao Yi's pupils contracted slightly; the ring before him was all too familiar.

"I hope it's not him..."

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yi pulled out the blood-soaked letter within, which read: Before sunset, Zhuilong Valley!

Boom!

A raging energy wave burst forth from within Xiao Yi.

A cold glint flickered in his eyes.

Fang Qingzhu's eyebrows furrowed as she gazed at the ring on the severed finger and said gravely, "Xiao Yi, isn't this finger from Elder Yan?"

"Yes!"

Xiao Yi nodded; the ring belonged to Yan Mingli.

Back in Nanhuang City, Yan Mingli had always been respectful towards Xiao Yi, considering himself a disciple. It was only recently that Xiao Yi heard Elder Yan and Lin Bingxin were coming to the capital, but instead of meeting them, he was greeted with a cut-off finger.

"Xiao Yi, whoever captured Elder Yan and Bingxin is doing this to lure you there, this journey may be fraught with much danger than safety," Fang Qingzhu said, worried.

Taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed into slits, the cold light within as sharp as a knife's edge: "No matter, even if it's through a mountain of blades or a sea of flames, I will make my way!"

"I will go with you!" said Fang Qingzhu.

"No!"

Xiao Yi shook his head, "With the Martial Arts Institute head and Jiang Tai in seclusion, you should stay here and hold the fort. I will go to Zhuilong Valley myself. I want to see who dares to make a move at this critical juncture..."