Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 920 - 918: Southern State Trembles, Holy Land Pays a Visit!

"Master..."

"Headmaster!"

"Esteemed Chancellor..."

After the shock and consternation, Bai Fa Sword Emperor and Ye Heng, amongst others, became ecstatic and crowded around Xiao Yi.

Each and every one of them looked at him with burning fervor.

Beyond the previous solemnity and worship, there was now an added element of awe.

They had all witnessed the formidable power of Huiqing with their own eyes.

Had it not been for Xiao Yi's timely intervention at the final moment to eliminate Huiqing, they would have faced certain death against the Buddha-Demon fusion of Huiqing, with no chance of survival.

Xiao Yi glanced at the crowd. This battle had been a significant blow to them, making them realize that there are always stronger people out there, but it also transformed their mentality.

Blessings and misfortunes go hand in hand.

He believed that the formidable strength displayed by Huiqing and the others during this battle would deter them from any pride and arrogance due to their own achievements.

Xiao Yi swept his gaze over Bai Fa Sword Emperor and said, "Bai Fa, you take people to clear the battlefield. Even the weakest of these individuals is at the Earth Venerate Realm, and the Western Province is much richer than our Southern State, I'm sure there will be a considerable harvest!"

"Your subordinate understands!" Bai Fa Sword Emperor replied respectfully with a nod.

Ever since Xiao Yi helped him step into the Earth Venerate Realm, he had clearly understood his role and would comply with every order from Xiao Yi without question.

Xiao Yi turned to Ye Heng and the others, "After you return, you must diligently cultivate. Your master will ultimately have to leave one day, and not every time you encounter trouble can your master stand in front for you!"

A shade of embarrassment flashed across Ye Heng's face.

He had indeed been somewhat prideful and self-rationalizing, feeling that with the great backer Xiao Yi present, he had become somewhat lax in his cultivation. Hearing Xiao Yi's words now, he felt utterly ashamed and clenched his teeth, "Master, rest assured, your disciple understands!"

"Master, I understand as well!" Jin Feiyan added crisply.

Ruan Yunyi hummed weakly.

His cultivation had never fallen behind.

Xiao Yi scanned the crowd and noticed that Xiao Yun's figure was nowhere to be seen, prompting memories of when Xiao Yun bravely warned him not to harm Zheng Cheng if encountered. However...

On that day of the discipleship ceremony, Xiao Yi did not meet anyone named Zheng Cheng.

Being preoccupied with alliances at the time, Xiao Yi had set the matter aside, but now, the absence of Xiao Yun reminded him of it, so he asked, "Why don't I see Xiao Yun?"

The others were taken aback.

Ye Heng started to speak but hesitated.

Xiao Yi frowned and pressed, "What exactly happened?"

"Let me tell you," Jin Feiyan offered, glancing at the silent group, "Since the end of the Xiaoshanhe Institute's discipleship ceremony, Brother Xiao Yun has become very quiet. When you went to Nantian Dynasty, he left Xiaoshanhe Institute by himself, and since then, we have not seen him again."

Ruan Yunyi nodded, a somber look on his face.

He had always been close to Xiao Yun but had no idea when Xiao Yun had left.

This weighed on his mind.

Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, still puzzled over the identity of Xiao Yun. Everything from his behavior to his severe warnings about Zheng Cheng was extremely odd.

But now...

Since Xiao Yun had left, Xiao Yi couldn't ask for clarity and could only say, "He left? Later, have the disciples keep an eye out, and if Xiao Yun returns, have him see me immediately." After a pause, Xiao Yi turned to Yang Zun, "This time the Western State Buddhist Sect's experts have descended and manipulated Yang Ling, causing the imperial city to be destroyed in one fell swoop. The few of you go back and keep watch over Yang Ling, guide him well, and ensure that no further incidents occur!"

"What? Manipulated Yang Ling and destroyed the imperial city?"

"Damn the Buddhist Sect, I used to think they were compassionate. I never expected them to be such deceitful and malicious hypocrites..."

"Not all those in the Buddhist Sect are like this..."

Everyone looked toward Xiao Yi.

Bai Fa Sword Emperor said solemnly, "Director, regarding the matter of the Buddhist Sect..."

Xiao Yi waved his hand, his squinted eyes flashing with sharp cold light: "This account naturally has to be settled. The blood debt of the tens of millions of citizens in the imperial city cannot be written off just like that. However, the most important thing right now is to relocate the imperial city to the Imperial Dragon Mountain Range. With my Formation for protection and the strong ones from Xiaoshanhe Institute guarding by the side, even if strong enemies come again, the loss would not be as disastrous as this time!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Xiao Yi's Array was incredibly strong. Even with Huiqing and the other three attacking together for half a day, they were not able to break through the Formation.

If the imperial city had such a defensive Formation, Yang Ling would not have been controlled, and millions of people would not have been slaughtered!

Yang Zun said gravely, "After we return, I will immediately take charge of the relocation of the capital!"

"Mm!"

Xiao Yi nodded, instructed everyone to continue cleaning up the battlefield, and then he himself returned to Xiaoshanhe Institute.

After all, he had just made a breakthrough and he needed to thoroughly consolidate his cultivation.

Besides...

With combat strength comparable to the Supreme Venerable, Xiao Yi also wanted to try entering the third layer of the Immortal Tomb of Ages. After all, he was about to seek retribution against the Western State Buddhist Sect for their blood debt. Without sufficient assurance, it was not wise to risk going alone.

Xiao Yi departed.

The crowd split into two groups, one to clean up the battlefield and the other to head towards the imperial city.

What they didn't realize...

In the void, a shadow quietly appeared, watching Xiao Yi with complicated expressions. If Xiao Yi was present at the moment, he would definitely recognize that this person was Xiao Yun, who now had an arm and a leg severed.

"Master, please forgive your disciple for leaving without saying goodbye."

Standing in mid-air, staring in the direction where Xiao Yi had left, Xiao Yun's expression gradually turned resolute as he looked towards an enigmatic section of the void, "Even if it costs me my life, I must prevent that incident from happening!"

Whoosh!

Xiao Yun's figure flickered, as he tore through the void, plunging into its depths.

Ripping through space, wandering through the void.

This was a method only a Venerable Saint could possess!

However...

No one noticed this scene.

...

Nantian Dynasty.

"Ancestor, Xiao Yi has slain the Eight Dragon Sons and is suspected to possess the combat power of the Heavenly Venerate Peak!" Nantian Wen's face was filled with excitement as he spoke to Nantian Yan, his voice trembling.

Even with his strength and status, when he received this news, he could not maintain his composure.

"What?"

Nantian Yan suddenly sat up, his old face full of shock.

He was very clear about Xiao Yi's previous level of cultivation, and even more aware of his combat strength.

It had only been a few short months.

Xiao Yi could already match the power of the Heavenly Venerate Peak?

"This kid... this kid... I thought I had held him in high enough esteem, but it seems I still underestimated this youngster." Nantian Yan chuckled bitterly as he shook his head, then looked intently at Nantian Wen and said seriously, "You must go to the Daqian Dynasty personally and at all costs befriend Xiao Yi. Additionally, you can reveal our plan to him, as this youngster's future is boundless..."

"I understand!"

Nantian Wen nodded solemnly before departing.

Nantian Yan's eyes gleamed sharply, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "The old folks of the Nantian Holy Land must be panicking now like ants on a hot pan, huh?"

At the same time.

Within a mysterious space independent of the Southern State, a message dropped like a boulder into a calm lake, stirring up great ripples...