Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

In the middle of the sky, there was a deathly silence.

It wasn't until Niu Ben's corpse smashed into the forest below, emitting a dull thud, that the deathlike hush was broken.

"Bastard!"

Enraged, Wu Yu's aura, which was at the Tenth Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm, erupted instantly, shattering a hundred-meter expanse of clouds, his face's centipede-like scars flushing red, his look growing even more ferocious, "Little beast, your life is forfeit!"

Hum!

A golden qi converged into a golden light palm, as huge as a small house, smashing violently toward Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi's move took everyone by surprise.

Even Wu Yu did not react in time and could not prevent it.

After all...

Who could have imagined that Xiao Yi would dare to leap through the air, hopping between two beasts to strike a killing blow?

Xiao Yi let out a loud shout, "Principal, go!"

Gu Junhe stumbled beneath his feet, nearly falling off the back of the Cangyun Eagle, glaring fiercely at Xiao Yi. He waved his hand casually, dissipating the giant palm, his gaze coldly fixed on Wu Yu, "To attack my disciple right in front of me, you're not taking me, Gu, seriously, are you?"

"Gu Junhe, your disciple struck first!" Wu Yu retorted angrily.

Gu Junhe spoke indifferently, "This was merely a transaction. Niu Ben refused to give up his spot, so Xiao Yi took his life. What wrong is there in that? Moreover, it was Niu Ben who first threatened to kill Xiao Yi, so this was self-defense!"

Wu Yu snapped, "I don't give a damn, Niu Ben only said he wanted to kill him, did he take any action?"

Gu Junhe narrowed his eyes, "I'll lay it out here today, how the younger generation fights is their business. If you dare to strike, I will obliterate you!"

"You, you..." Wu Yu's complexion shifted rapidly.

He was no match for Gu Junhe.

At that moment...

On the back of one of the Swift Wind Geese, a young man who had been keeping his eyes closed all along said indifferently, "Why should the Great General be so enraged? Once inside the secret realm, I will personally take his head to commemorate Niu Ben!"

Jiang Tai looked gravely at the young man, speaking solemnly, "This man is Zhang Tianyi, the champion nominee from the Tianlan Kingdom, at the Eighth Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm, the second on the Tianlan Dragon Ranking..."

Xiao Yi nodded calmly, his eyes on Zhang Tianyi taking on a shade of solemnity.

Taking a deep breath, Wu Yu was clearly influenced by Zhang Tianyi's words, his resentful gaze fixed on Xiao Yi and the others, he gritted his teeth and said, "Gu Junhe, you're ruthless! You may protect them for a moment, but you can't protect them forever. People of the Tianlan Kingdom, listen up, in the secret realm, Xiao Yi is the prime target!"

"Yes!"

"Kill Xiao Yi!"

A crowd of Tianlan Kingdom's powerhouses roared in fury, their gaze toward Xiao Yi as if looking at a dead body.

"Let's go!"

Wu Yu slapped the Swift Wind Goose, quickening its descent.

Gu Junhe looked at Xiao Yi with an odd expression, "That was a ruthless move!"

Jiang Tai also said, "Brother Xiao, you were too impulsive..."

Before he could finish,

Gu Junhe interrupted him, "But, well done on the kill!"

Jiang Tai, "..."

Gu Junhe spoke lightly, "Jiang Tai, you think Xiao Yi's killing of Niu Ben was too impulsive?" After seeing Jiang Tai nod, Gu Junhe said with a faint smile, "You underestimate Xiao Yi! He's not such an impulsive person!"

Jiang Tai was taken aback.

Gu Junhe continued, "Is the Tianlan Kingdom on the same path as us?"

Jiang Tai shuddered, the Tianlan Kingdom was to the west, by all accounts, they should not have crossed paths, "You mean, they were intentionally waiting for us here?"

Gu Junhe glanced at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi said evenly, "Tianlan and Tianqing are long-time rivals, and in this secret realm struggle, the Tianqing Kingdom already has an advantage. The Tianlan Kingdom aims to weaken the Tianqing Kingdom's morale before entering the secret realm. It's not that easy to act against the Royal Martial Arts Academy or the Nine Profound Sect; the weaker Tianqi Martial Arts Academy is the best target!"

Gu Junhe nodded, "If it wasn't for Xiao Yi, they would have targeted you this time!"

Jiang Tai revealed a grave look.

He was no match for Zhang Tianyi, and if he, the esteemed seventh prince, were severely wounded or killed by Zhang Tianyi, it would be a tremendous blow to the morale of the Tianqing Kingdom's people.

Understanding this, Jiang Tai's look towards Xiao Yi included a bit more admiration.

Chirp chirp!

Cangyun Eagle's wings shook, and it dived down, landing in a basin within Three Seas Mountain in an instant. At this moment, the basin was already brimming with powerful warriors.

The Royal family of Tianqing Kingdom, Royal Martial Arts Academy, Nine Profound Sect, Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple, Sword Mountain Manor, and Tianqi Martial Arts Academy; Tianlan Kingdom, Purple Robe Kingdom.

Warriors from all directions had gathered.

The arrival of Xiao Yi and his group immediately attracted quite a bit of attention.

However...

Apart from the people of Purple Robe Kingdom, the looks that others gave them were filled with hostility.

Xiao Yi touched his nose, "It seems... we're not very welcome?"

Jiang Tai rolled his eyes: And you have the nerve to mention it? Nearly everyone here has been offended by you...

Gu Junhe said, "I'll go ahead first. You two behave!" After walking a few steps, Gu Junhe turned back to look at Xiao Yi, "Especially you, don't cause any trouble for me!"

Xiao Yi shrugged his shoulders.

After Gu Junhe left.

A graceful young girl from Purple Robe Kingdom approached, clad in purple armor, her graceful figure especially striking, with her long purple hair fluttering in the wind, she stared at Xiao Yi, "Are you Xiao Yi?"

Xiao Yi was taken aback, "And you are?"

Jiang Tai said, "This is the Fifth Princess of Purple Robe Kingdom, Yue Ling'er." He cupped his fists towards Yue Ling'er, "Ling'er, long time no see. Are your uncle and aunt in good health?"

Yue Ling'er waved her hand, "With both in the Golden Elixir Realm, do you think their health would be poor?" After a pause, Yue Ling'er blinked, "Cousin, the place you asked of Father for, it was for this kid?"

Jiang Tai touched his nose, just about to speak.

Yue Ling'er was already looking at Xiao Yi with disdain, "Kid, I hear you cause trouble everywhere and many are targeting you. How can you be so thick-skinned? If you don't have the capability, don't join the fray. You even had my cousin shamelessly ask for a spot on your behalf..."

Jiang Tai's expression darkened, "Ling'er, Xiao Yi didn't ask for that spot!"

"Ah?"

Yue Ling'er was stunned, her brows furrowed slightly, "He didn't ask for the spot?"

Xiao Yi chuckled, "Princess Ling'er, is it? If I wanted a spot, I would have fought for it myself, not taking the slightest advantage from you all!"

At that moment.

A cold voice from Gu Junhe came from not far away, "Zhou Yuan, what do you mean?"

Zhou Yuan's proud voice came simultaneously, "No particular meaning. This is the unanimous decision after everyone's discussion. We can tolerate Jiang Tai borrowing Purple Robe Kingdom's spot, which is already a huge concession. As for that Xiao Yi... What is he worth?"

Zhou, the head of Tianqi Martial Arts Academy added, "If it weren't for Jiang Tai's slight connection to the royal family of Purple Robe Kingdom, which allowed us to exchange a spot, your Tianqi Martial Arts Institute wouldn't get a single hair into the secret realm!" The one speaking was the Great Elder of Nine Profound Sect, Jin Sheng, his face showing resentment and pride as he looked at Xiao Yi.

Zhuang Bifan, the master of Sword Mountain Manor who carried three longswords, had an indifferent expression, "If, as you said, killing one of them could snatch the other's spot, then I should just let my Heavenly Son Sword kill a few of them, and my Sword Mountain Manor could send a few more people in, couldn't it?"

Wu Yu, full of pride, "Gu Junhe, looks like you've capsized in the gutter, huh? Hahaha!"

Zhou Yuan spoke seriously, "Gu Junhe, you are also an elder among strong warriors, why bother confronting us over a junior of no importance?"

For a moment...

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Xiao Yi.

The looks contained both schadenfreude and scornful ridicule...

Yue Ling'er looked at Xiao Yi with sympathy, "You really are pitiable, Xiao Yi!"

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Xiao Yi cracked a smile, but the look in his eyes grew increasingly cold as he turned to Zhou Yuan and spoke aloud, "So, Head Zhou, you mean to say that I don't deserve to enter the secret realm?"

Zhou Yuan let out a cold laugh, offering no reply.

Wu Yu, wearing a taunting expression, "You lad still have some self-awareness; it's not just Head Zhou's opinion, we all think you don't deserve to enter the secret realm!"

"Well then, it seems reasoning is out of the question!" said Xiao Yi as he shrugged his shoulders and walked to the entrance of the secret realm. Sitting down with legs astride, he proclaimed loudly, "In Head Zhou's name, I, Xiao Yi, am establishing a challenge arena here. Whoever is inferior to me has no right to enter the secret realm!"

Boom!

His declaration caused an uproar among the crowd.

"Has this kid gone mad?"

"Is he planning to challenge everyone?"

"A mere tumbleweed in the Divine Power Realm Tenth Layer, how many can he defeat? He dares to set up a challenge arena and take on everyone? Utterly foolish..."

Xiao Yi, faced with everyone's cold sneers and hot mocking, plunged his sword into the ground and declared proudly, "Enough talk, if you wish to fight, let's fight!"