Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 862 - 860: Playing with Lightning? I'm Your Ancestor!

"You aren't even qualified to carry my shoes, let alone make an alliance with us,"

Lei Li's face bore a thick sneer.

In his eyes, Xiao Yi, who had just entered the Human Venerate Realm, couldn't possibly be as terrifying as Qiu Yiyun had claimed.

At the time, Qiu Yiyun had extolled Xiao Yi's strength extravagantly throughout the Southern State's Holy Ground.

If he could defeat, or even kill, Xiao Yi in public, that would be a severe blow to Qiu Yiyun, and Lei Li would spare no effort in any matter that could undermine Qiu Yiyun.

Beside him, Zhou Chen remained expressionless, clearly consenting to Lei Li's decision.

On another boat,

Nantian Ao's face changed slightly, his eyebrows knitting together with deep concern, "What does the Southern State Holy Ground mean by this? Hadn't they already agreed to the alliance? Why doesn't Zhou Chen stop Lei Li from provoking Xiao Yi?"

"Why stop him?"

Nantian Wen glanced sideways, his eyes sweeping over Nantian Ao, a meaningful look flashing deep within them, "How proud is the Southern State Holy Ground? Zhou Chen is even a representative of the faction favoring war; if today's alliance could be smoothly formed, that would be unexpected!"

"But this way, if they provoke Xiao Yi…" Nantian Ao spoke in a deep voice.

"Would the Southern State Holy Ground be afraid?" Nantian Wen retorted.

Nantian Ao had no response.

The Southern State Holy Ground has always considered itself the sole ruler of the Southern State, and each of its powerful figures saw themselves as superior, disdainful of martial artists outside the Holy Ground.

If not for the overwhelming strength displayed by Xiao Yi, which would cost a great deal to suppress, the Southern State Holy Ground would never have agreed to this alliance. Fundamentally, they did not respect Xiao Yi; agreeing to the alliance was only to avoid expending too much effort on him.

Nantian Wen squinted, scrutinizing Xiao Yi.

In recent times…

The name Xiao Yi had often reached his ears.

However.

This was his first time seeing Xiao Yi in person. He was curious about Xiao Yi, who had risen abruptly over just a few years to his current realm and status, "Xiao Yi, Xiao Yi, how will you choose?"

All eyes turned toward Xiao Yi and his companions.

Xiao Yi had yet to speak when Little Lin's eyebrows shot up, unable to stand anyone provoking Xiao Yi; his cold gaze fixed on Lei Li, "Whose dog is off its leash, barking all over the place and not afraid of being beaten to death?"

"Scoundrel!"

Lei Li's face suddenly changed.

An elder of the exalted Southern State Holy Ground, at the Peak of the Earth Revered Realm, being publicly called a dog?

Lei Li spoke angrily, "No one has ever dared to insult me like this, you little beast, prepare to die!"

Buzz!

Lei Li struck with a palm from mid-air.

Whiz, whiz, whiz!

Endless gray energy gathered in front of his palm, the resulting palm wind being mighty, roaring forth. The turbulent palm wind caused the rolling river on the vast Heavenly River to surge wildly, the thunderous noise splitting the river waters in front of it in two.

Numerous water vapors, imbued with innate power, formed a giant blue hand entirely made from river water, abruptly appearing above the heads of Little Lin and the other two.

"Eight Trigrams Water Dividing Palm?"

"This is a ninth-grade martial technique, the palms forming a trigram pattern, making it hard to defend against, with terrifying power…"

"How will they resist?"

"Will Xiao Yi make a move?"

Everyone's eyes turned toward Xiao Yi, expecting him to act against such a fearsome attack.

However…

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Yi maintained an indifferent demeanor, hands clasped behind his back, watching coldly. As the giant hand was about to strike, Little Lin let out a deep, thundering roar, his body aglow with golden light, executing a stunning move, "Azure Dragon Seizes the Day!"

Buzz!

The accumulated golden light transformed into a giant finger, wrapped in a golden dragon shadow, radiating blinding golden brilliance, soaring against the heavens.

Boom!

Giant palms and fingers collided in the void.

Instantly…

Infinite energy surged in all directions, the terrifying energy fluctuations causing even the void to tremble, and at the point where the two distinctly different energies collided, they burst forth in a blinding glow like the fierce sun.

Hiss, hiss, hiss!

Above the surface of the Heavenly River, wisps of steam rose slowly, enveloping an area of ten miles in mist.

Boom, boom, boom!

When the two energies extinguished at the same time.

Only then did the mist gradually disperse under the onslaught of the fierce wind.

Atop the river, a bottomless trench stretched for miles, with countless waters of the Heavenly River rushing in amidst the loud crashing sounds, and the nearby beasts had long fled with the wind, leaving not a single one within a hundred miles.

Yet the three small boats carrying Xiao Yi, Lei Li, and Nantian Wen remained calmly floating on the surface of the river.

In the midst of the crashing sounds

Little Lin, with a smug look on his face, tilted his chin up at Lei Li, "Your strength is just so-so!"

"You…"

Lei Li's eyes twitched slightly, also not expecting that Little Lin could block his Eight Trigrams Water Dividing Palm; combined with his previous arrogance and pride, now facing Little Lin's provocation, he felt a burning sting on his face, his gloomy eyes glaring at Little Lin, "Little beast, don't be proud, that was just my probe, now I am getting serious!"

Crackle and pop!

As he clenched his hand, streams of electricity traveled over his palms, condensing into a purple-gold radiance in the center of his palm.

Beside him, Qiu Yiyun's complexion changed slightly, "Uh oh, Lei Li has murderous intent."

He anxiously looked towards Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi also slightly raised his eyebrows, reached out to stop the eager Little Lin, and said, "You are not his match yet, let me handle it."

"Boss…"

Little Lin was stunned for a moment, somewhat resentful but understanding that Xiao Yi would never deceive him; his pitying gaze turning towards Lei Li.

Lei Li's body flickered with lightning and danced with electric snakes.

Seeing Xiao Yi willingly take the initiative shocked him; his face shifting from momentary astonishment to mockery and ecstasy, "Hahaha, didn't expect you to have some insight, knowing well that my strength isn't something that little beast can match."

Xiao Yi calmly said, "Cut the nonsense, make your move! If you wait for me to attack, you'll have no chance!"

"You…"

Lei Li's face darkened, totally not expecting Xiao Yi to belittle him so, his gloomy eyes emitting a chilling killing intent, "Little bastard, you're asking for death yourself, don't blame me. Go to hell!"

Hum!

Lei Li's body covered in purple-gold lightning, his figure vanished in a flash from where he stood, reappearing above the Heavenly River creating two huge walls of water, carrying a massive white wave rushing towards Xiao Yi.

In a proud and triumphant voice from Lei Li, now covered in lightning, "Although my Lightning Body isn't as good as the Sacred Body, it is among the top existences of all physiques. With lightning enhancing my body, I am unmatched at the same level, you little bastard will pay the price for your arrogance and underestimation!"

"Lightning Body?"

Xiao Yi chuckled, shaking his head. He recognized the special physique Lei Li had as soon as he made a move, but so what? Xiao Yi slowly raised a finger and pointed forward, "When it comes to playing with lightning, I am your ancestor!"

As his words fell.

Xiao Yi pointed a finger, suddenly above the sky dark oppressive lightning clouds appeared, rumbling thunderclaps resounding, and a crack of purple-gold light illuminated half the sky. At the spot pointed by Xiao Yi's finger, it had completely transformed into a sea of lightning.

Boom, boom, boom!

Countless bolts of lightning fell, each bolt as if having its own consciousness, all targeting Lei Li, who was also covered in lightning.

Although Lei Li had the Lightning Body, how could he withstand such a barrage of thunderous strikes?

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Amidst the terrifying sounds of explosions, screams echoed across the Heavenly River.

Embodied in an endless sea of lightning, Lei Li was charred black, blood spurting wildly, a sight too ghastly to endure...

Seeing the black clouds above growing denser, the number and power of the lightning rapidly escalating. If this continued, Lei Li would soon be buried in the sea of lightning.

At this moment…

Always silent Zhou Chen finally spoke slowly: "Enough, stop now!"