Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 896 - 894: The Struggle for Slots

Deep within the imperial palace.

Here lies a hidden realm.

Residing here are the royal elders, each one a being of the Heaven Venerate level, and even includes three terrifying elders of the Supreme Venerable level. These three enjoy the treatment of retired emperors.

Even in their presence, Nantian Wen must behave with the courtesy due a junior.

However.

These three retired emperors rarely show themselves, with the day-to-day affairs primarily managed by two powerful individuals of the Heaven Venerate Realm, who are none other than Nantian Wen's elder brother, Nantian Hou, and his younger sister, Nantian Yun.

"How does my imperial brother find the time to come here amidst his myriad duties?" Nantian Yun asked with a smile.

Beside her, Nantian Hou was expressionless, simply glancing at him before no longer uttering another word.

In the past, the two brothers had contended for the throne.

He, the rightful crown prince, should have been the one to ascend, yet it was Nantian Wen who ended up sitting in that position. Despite the many years, he still harbored resentment in his heart.

Nantian Wen spoke indifferently: "I'm here to apply for the usage rights of the Reincarnation Realm!"

"The Reincarnation Realm? Is imperial brother here for Yu'er as well?" Nantian Yun was taken aback, inquiring intuitively.

"Yu'er?"

Nantian Wen was momentarily startled.

The Yu'er she mentioned is none other than Nantian Yan, the foremost Tianjiao of the Nantian Holy Institute, and incidentally, Nantian Hou's son.

Among the younger generation of the Nantian Dynasty's royal family, Nantian Yan was the strongest.

Already at the peak of the Earth Venerate Realm.

Merely a step away from attaining the Heaven Venerate Realm.

Hearing this, Nantian Hou's expression softened slightly, and after glancing at Nantian Wen, his hoarse voice resonated with a deep tone: "His Majesty is indeed considerate, knowing that Yu'er is currently petitioning our ancestors for the use of the Reincarnation Realm. With His Majesty's support, I believe our ancestors will agree to Yu'er's request!"

"..."

Nantian Wen's face stiffened, unaware that Nantian Yan was also applying for the usage rights of the Reincarnation Realm. Had he known this, he most certainly would not have come now, but upon seeing the gazes of Nantian Hou and the other, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "I haven't come for Yu'er..."

The smile on Nantian Hou's face disappeared in an instant, replaced by a coldness.

Nantian Yun also felt a tinge of awkwardness, and she smoothed things over with a smile: "It seems imperial brother is unaware that today, our grand elder brother came with Yu'er to request our ancestors for the qualifications to enter the Reincarnation Realm. But it's a fortunate coincidence you're here; if you join in the request to our ancestors, I believe they will surely agree!"

"This..."

Nantian Wen opened his mouth, a wry smile on his face, and said, "To be honest, I have come to apply for the usage rights of the Reincarnation Realm as well."

"Hm?"

Nantian Hou was taken aback, his eyes narrowing as he sized up Nantian Wen, "You too wish to apply for the usage rights of the Reincarnation Realm? Currently, among the royal household, only Yu'er and Nantian Ao are at the peak of the Earth Venerate Realm. Are you applying on behalf of Nantian Ao?"

Nantian Wen shook his head: "No, not him!"

"Then who is it for?" Nantian Hou asked with a frown.

Nantian Wen touched his nose, about to speak, when from ahead in the palace emerged a young man in green clothes. With sword-like eyebrows and stars in his eyes, the young man was handsome; however, his complexion was somewhat sullen and downcast.

Nantian Hou asked anxiously: "Yu'er, how did it go?"

Nantian Yan shook his head with a bitter smile, "Our ancestor says that opening the Reincarnation Realm requires one hundred source stones, and currently, the royal storerooms have a limited supply. He says that I am still young, and with a few more years, I may break through on my own..."

"Damn."

Although it was somewhat expected, Nantian Hou still found it difficult to accept. He clenched his fists tightly and cursed silently, about to leave but then, recalling Nantian Wen nearby, he said in a stern voice, "Your Majesty, please plead with our revered ancestor on Yu'er's behalf so that he may use the Reincarnation Realm just once; I will owe Your Majesty a favor!"

This was Nantian Hou softening.

As long as Nantian Wen could help him to apply for the usage rights of the Reincarnation Realm, he would let go of past grudges completely, no longer making an enemy of Nantian Wen.

Naturally, Nantian Wen was somewhat tempted, as resolving the enmity with Nantian Hou would enhance his control over the Nantian Dynasty like never before. Yet, when he thought of his promise to Xiao Yi, and that the one hundred source stones were all provided by Xiao Yi,

Nantian Wen shook his head with a wry smile, "I'm sorry, I have already promised Xiao Yi..."

"Xiao Yi? Xiao Yi from the Great Qian Dynasty?"

Nantian Hou was momentarily stunned, his face instantly turning an iron blue, and he said through gritted teeth, "Nantian Wen, you are willing to apply for the Reincarnation Realm for an outsider, but not for your own nephew?"

"Big brother, there's more to this matter…" Nantian Wen opened his mouth but couldn't tell the others that the Western State Buddhist Sect would come to the Southern State, nor could he reveal that Xiao Yi had provided Source Stones.

He was very clear that once it became known to the public that Xiao Yi had Source Stones in his possession, it would surely attract the covetousness of countless powerhouses.

Beside them, Nantian Yu's face had already darkened as he said, "Father, stop asking him." His gaze was icy cold as he sarcastically added, "After all, he's the Emperor. What are we? What right do we have to make him step in?"

This remark made Nantian Hou's expression even uglier, and he said with a darkened face, "Nantian Wen, do you truly disregard the affections of brethren?"

"I'm sorry…"

Just as Nantian Wen began to speak, the opposite Nantian Hou was already furiously enraged.

Boom!

A wild surge of energy swept across, charging ferociously towards Nantian Wen, the roar of the raging wind echoing loudly in all directions, forcing Nantian Wen to retreat several steps.

Swoosh!

Nantian Hou stretched out one hand in the air, condensing an immense sword of innate power, and exploded it towards Nantian Wen in a slashing motion.

However…

Just as the Longsword was about to strike, an invisible wave flew over with a whoosh, and with a loud bang shattered the Longsword. A voice, indifferent yet filled with anger, rang out, "What are you all doing?"

"Elder Ancestor…"

"Greetings to the Elder Ancestor!"

The others hurriedly turned towards the figure with a darkened face approaching. Apart from Nantian Wen, who just performed a hand ritual, the others all bent over to perform their salutations.

It was an old man dressed in a Gold Longrobe.

His Qi-Blood was restrained.

Seemingly ordinary.

But merely by standing there, he exerted an insurmountable and terrifying pressure. This person was none other than one of the three Supreme Venerables of the Nantian Dynasty and also the grandfather of Nantian Wen and the others, Nantian Yan!

Nantian Yan looked coldly at them, "What are you doing? Are you trying to rebel?"

Nantian Hou spoke with a look of grievance, "Elder Ancestor, please give your grandson justice…" He exaggerated the previous events and angrily said, "In Nantian Wen's eyes, my son is not even comparable to an outsider…"

Nantian Yan looked at Nantian Wen and said indifferently, "I have already told Nantian Yu that the quantity of Source Stones stored by our royal family is not abundant, and in the short term, regardless of who makes the request, they cannot be used for the Reincarnation Realm!"

Seeing this, Nantian Hou, though dissatisfied in his heart, was no longer as furiously angry as before.

Although Nantian Yu could not use the Reincarnation Realm either.

But Nantian Wen had also been denied!

Nantian Wen said repeatedly, "Elder Ancestor, I do not need to use the royal reserves for my application for the Reincarnation Realm; I have already prepared the Source Stones!"

While saying this.

He took out a hundred Source Stones.

Swoosh!

From atop the Source Stones erupted a brilliantly dazzling light, the energy aura of the Source Stones filling the entire space before the palace. One hundred Source Stones—it was enough to leave even Nantian Yan with a shocked expression.

"How do you have so many Source Stones?"

"A hundred Source Stones, who would have thought Nantian Wen to be so wealthy?"

All were astonished.

Nantian Yan hesitated for a moment, then said with a grave voice, "Since the Source Stones are provided by yourself, then this opportunity for the Reincarnation Realm…"

Before he could finish.

Nantian Hou suddenly interjected, "Elder Ancestor, since the Source Stones are indeed sufficient, this opportunity could certainly be given to Yu'er! I believe His Majesty would definitely put the interest of the royal family first and not favor an outsider for no reason…"

Nantian Yu was also excited, "Father is right; since the Source Stones are sufficient, naturally, this opportunity for the Reincarnation Realm should belong to me!"

With these words.

Everyone's gaze fell upon Nantian Wen...

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