Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 831 - 829: Have you been kicked in the head by a donkey?

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Three earth-shattering roars suddenly erupted from the direction of Imperial Dragon Mountain, rolling forth with majestic, heaven-quaking force.

These three roars directly spread across a thousand miles, lingering by the ears of all living beings, refusing to dissipate for a long time.

This was the sound of the Shanhe Bell.

This bell was reforged by Xiao Yi using a Yuan weapon once held by Earthly Honor Li Yaofeng. A grand nine-tier Yuan weapon, transcending the mundane to reach the sacred, its sound could travel a thousand miles, whirling for three days and nights without fading.

Upon hearing this bell, ordinary people could concentrate and calm their minds, achieving tranquility and peace.

Those in the martial path frequently exposed to this sound could temper their will and thoughts, strengthening their spirits.

It could be said to hold many benefits!

And today…

The resonating of the Shanhe Bell signified the commencement of Xiaoshanhe Institute's grand ceremony for recruiting disciples across the entire Southern State.

Before the bell even rang, the foothills of Imperial Dragon Mountain had already become a sea of people.

Countless strong talents had gathered.

In these months…

The achievements of Xiaoshanhe Institute had long spread throughout the Southern State, attracting countless eager talents.

As the Shanhe Bell tolled, the mist shrouding the skies above Imperial Dragon Mountain gradually dissipated. This sacred land of cultivation, yearned for by numerous talents and strong cultivators, finally lifted its veil of mystery, revealing itself before the world.

Rustle!

The vast mountain range stretched far and wide, appearing far greater than it had from afar. The coverage rivaling that of the imperial capital, the immensely broad area awed the countless strong cultivators present, "Is this the Xiaoshanhe Institute? It's absolutely massive!"

"I arrived here five or six days earlier, and at the time, it looked nothing more than an ordinary mountain. How can it be so huge?"

"You bunch of country bumpkins who haven't seen the world, this is just a cloaking Formation. In our Nantian Dynasty, even a third-rate power could erect such an Array!"

"We naturally know about Formation concealment, but haven't you noticed that when the Formation around Imperial Dragon Mountain vanished, the concentration of Yuan energy around us has greatly increased?" Someone greedily breathed in the energy-rich air, feeling thoroughly comfortable as if they had ingested an Immortal Pill or Spiritual Medicine.

Hiss!

Reminded by this person, they were all shocked.

You must understand…

Among the strong cultivators present, there were no fewer than a few million, many of whom possessed profound cultivation levels. The Yuan energy consumed in their breathing alone was terrifying, yet even so, the energy contained in the air here remained incredibly abundant.

What if it was provided for several thousand or ten thousand people to cultivate?

It would be a sacred land for cultivation indeed!

"There must be an immensely powerful Spirit Gathering Array within Xiaoshanhe Institute. Otherwise, it would be impossible to have such rich Yuan energy."

"As far as I know, even the Spirit Gathering Array at Nantian Holy Institute does not have such a large range and power. Xiaoshanhe Institute really seems to be full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with someone capable of setting up such a Formation!"

"If Xiao Yi would be generous enough to make the method for setting up such a Spirit Gathering Array public, what a blessing it would be for so many strong practitioners!" a strong cultivator from Nantian Dynasty sarcastically remarked.

Many around became eager with the idea, "Yeah, if there is such a Spirit Gathering Array, why even join Xiaoshanhe Institute?"

"If I could master such a Formation, my family could become a sacred land of cultivation…"

"It's unlikely that Xiao Yi would be so stingy!"

As everyone pondered this.

Two figures suddenly swooped down from the summit of Imperial Dragon Mountain. At first two mere specks, and as they landed before the crowd, they became two colossal figures.

Boom! Boom!

The comers were none other than the two Mountain Guarding Beast Kings.

However…

Now they had already set foot in the Longevity Secret Realm, becoming Beast Kings on par with the Human Venerate Realm.

Even lying in front of the front gate, they were over thirty meters tall, majestic and fierce, with a cold light in their eyes, and they let out a low roar like thunder, "The front gate of Xiaoshanhe Institute is open, all may enter. However, visitors must follow the rules of Xiaoshanhe Institute. Those who violate them will be expelled at the least, and at the worst, end up like this stone..."

Whoosh!

A streak of silver cold light spat out from its mouth, and a ten-meter-tall boulder in front of it instantly turned into dust.

Hiss!

Everyone's faces changed drastically as they stared intently at the two beasts. Some strong figures who had intended to fish in troubled waters and cause trouble in secret were involuntarily reigning in their thoughts: "Even the beasts guarding the mountain gate are at the Human Venerate Realm? The foundation of Xiaoshanhe Institute is beyond imagination; it seems the original plan is no longer feasible!"

"Don't act rashly, whatever happens!"

There were quite a number of people here, precisely to take advantage of the Nantian Dynasty and other giants targeting Xiaoshanhe Institute, hoping to strike secretly in the chaos.

Now, they had no choice but to contain their thoughts.

Seeing this, the two beasts nodded in satisfaction. Xiao Yi had stationed them here to deter the crowd, and they immediately moved their bodies to the left and right, uttering in a muffled voice, "Those participating in the disciple assessment go to the left; all others, to the right!"

Rumble!

Amid the muffled sounds, a broad and grand avenue appeared before everyone's eyes.

A group of strong figures immediately split into two batches, orderly entering the mountain gate from the left and the right, heading towards the deeps of Xiaoshanhe Institute.

The Xiaoshanhe Institute now covered the entire Imperial Dragon Mountain Range.

It was large enough to accommodate millions of people.

However, only about one-tenth could actually reach the main peak of Imperial Dragon Mountain.

Those who were there to watch the battles appeared relaxed.

And the other figures aiming to participate in the assessment appeared equally unburdened, maintaining a calm demeanor as though they didn't take it too seriously: "Xiao Yi would beg us to join Xiaoshanhe Institute, this assessment is probably just a formality!"

"Mao is right, we are geniuses from the Nantian Dynasty, it's their honor to look up to Xiaoshanhe Institute. The fact that Xiao Yi didn't come to welcome us on his knees has already shown us a lot of face!"

"Mao is a peerless genius who almost got recruited by the Nantian Holy Institute, probably Xiao Yi and the experts of Xiaoshanhe Institute will be scrambling over each other by then..."

"Mao, we'll have to trouble you to take care of us more in the future!"

In the crowd, a tall and handsome young man, Mao Bufan, wore a proud smile and said contentedly, "Of course, of course, when Xiao Yi wants to take me as his disciple, I'll make him meet everyone's conditions first, or else I won't agree to be apprenticed!"

Everyone was talking.

Suddenly, several screams were heard from up front. A few young strong figures who were walking at the forefront had violently collided with an invisible wall, leaving them with bruised noses and swollen faces, bleeding heads, and kneeling on the ground in a sorry state.

"What's going on?"

"What happened?"

Amid the confusion of the crowd,

Two figures emerged from the passageway, Ye Heng and Jin Feiyan, standing side by side, looking at everyone with stern expressions.

Mao Bufan frowned and asked, "Who are you? What exactly is going on here?"

Ye Heng said indifferently, "To enter Xiaoshanhe Institute, you must pass three assessments; we two are the examiners for the first barrier!"

Jin Feiyan added, "The content of this first barrier is a potential test. Those who cannot pass through this invisible wall are deemed to have failed the assessment and are immediately eliminated!"

"What? There's an assessment to join Xiaoshanhe Institute?"

"And three barriers? Does Xiaoshanhe Institute really think it's a sacred place for martial arts?"

Mao Bufan raised a hand to indicate everyone to calm down and said coldly, "Don't panic, everyone, let me discuss this matter with them. Surely, with my talent, they wouldn't dare to make things difficult for us!"

"Mao almost passed the assessment of the Nantian Holy Institute, a peerless genius; with him stepping forward, there should be no problem!"

"Xiao Yi is begging him to become his disciple, these mere examiners definitely won't dare to disrespect him..."

Under everyone's flattery, Mao Bufan walked towards Ye Heng with his head held high, saying arrogantly, "Listen up, you two. I am Mao Bufan, the top disciple under Xiao Yi. If you two wish to continue staying in Xiaoshanhe Institute, step aside immediately and let me and my brothers pass!"

After saying this, Mao Bufan stood with his chest out, waiting for Ye Heng to show awe and flattery.

Top disciple?

Ye Heng and Jin Feiyan exchanged a look, both wearing a peculiar expression as they watched Mao Bufan and said in a low voice, "Have you been kicked in the head by a donkey?"

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