Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Xiaoshanhe Institute. Xiao Yi was giving guidance to Ye Heng, Jin Feiyan, and Ruan Yunyi in their cultivation practices. Ever since returning from Divine Beast Mountain, he had also been trying to visualize heaven and earth, nature, and the starry sky, but he had never found a visualization target that perfectly matched his opportunity. The object of visualization for Martial Dao Fasxiang is not something one can choose carelessly. Otherwise... One could only capture its form but fail to gather its essence. In the end, it would lead to a deviant path where one might either be stuck in this realm for life or be forced to dissolve their physique and manifest their dharma anew. But once one dissolves their physique, it means digging one's own grave and severing one's potential. It is an option not to be taken unless absolutely necessary. "Ye Heng, with your current progress in cultivation, reaching the Third Layer of the Golden Elixir Realm around the time of the Ancestral Worship Ceremony should pose no problem. Coupled with your Battle War Holy Body, I estimate that even at Golden Elixir Peak, you would be able to put up a fight!" Xiao Yi said with a smile. "Master, I will definitely not disappoint you!" Ye Heng patted his chest excitedly. Jin Feiyan, smiling sweetly, tugged at Xiao Yi's sleeve and asked, "Master, what about me? What about me? I have already stepped into the Golden Elixir Realm..." "Rest assured, your teacher has not forgotten!" Xiao Yi rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "You've stepped into the Golden Elixir Realm, so naturally, you can be promoted to my direct disciple. I will pass on the 'Eight Trigrams Dragon Roaming Body Skill' to you, and I hope you won't disappoint me during the fight for the first incense offering at the Ancestral Worship Ceremony!" "Don't worry, Master, I will surely capture the first incense offering!" Jin Feiyan received the scroll gleefully, all smiles. Xiao Yi's gaze fell on Ruan Yunyi, who looked somewhat uneasy. He had the shortest time of contact with Xiao Yi. Due to his experiences, he felt extremely inferior and was very envious that Ye Heng and Jin Feiyan were recognized by Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi glanced at him and said with a smile, "Yunyi, since you've joined my tutelage not long ago and your cultivation level isn't suitable to participate in the Ancestral Worship Ceremony, here are some elixirs for you. Take them and cultivate diligently, and try to raise your cultivation level!" "Th-thank you, Master!" Ruan Yunyi showed gratefulness in his eyes as he respectfully took the elixirs. Xiao Yi hummed an acknowledgment and then asked, "How has Xiao Yun been doing lately?" He had an inexplicable feeling toward Xiao Yun, as if they had known each other for a long time, but Xiao Yi was certain he had never seen him before. Ruan Yunyi replied, "Master, Brother Xiao Yun is currently in seclusion, seemingly researching a formation!" "Oh?" Xiao Yi nodded, his curiosity about Xiao Yun being merely passing, and he did not inquire further. After reminding the three to practice well, Yu Huaxian came running from afar in a great hurry, "Head of the Institute, His Highness Yang Ling requests an audience!" "Yang Ling?" Xiao Yi was taken aback, frowning slightly, "What does he want with me at this hour?" A moment later. Xiao Yi saw an anxious Yang Ling in another pavilion. Looking at his worry and unwillingness, Xiao Yi realized that something serious must have happened. He furrowed his brows and asked, "Yang Ling, what exactly has happened? Why are you seeking me out so urgently?" "You're finally here!" Yang Ling came forward with a bitter smile, holding a spiritual bird in his hand, which he had sent to communicate with Huang Baitao, "Huang Baitao sent a message saying that Yang Kun sent the Huihai Sword Master to Beast Emperor City to slay the magical beast he had prepared for me and ordered Beast Emperor City to be sealed for half a year!" Xiao Yi's face changed drastically. He finally understood why Yang Ling was so anxious. Beast Emperor City being sealed for half a year. It meant they would not be able to find a sacrificial beast from Beast Emperor City. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "Yang Kun... what a ruthless move." Anger too was stirring in his heart. To stop Yang Ling, Yang Kun was truly stopping at nothing. After failing to vie for the Ink Flood Dragon, he decided to slay it. Xiao Yi set out to Divine Beast Mountain to visualize the Iron Winged Chi Dragon, taking with him the reverse scale of Xiao Tianjiao's mount, causing Xiao Yi to miss the opportunity to contemplate the Iron Winged Chi Dragon. Now, he had even dispatched the Huihai Sword Master, forcing Huang Baitao to seal the city for half a year. This cut off their hopes of finding sacrificial beast from Beast Emperor City. Yang Ling was at his wit's end, as the Ancestral Sacrifice Ceremony was drawing closer and closer, but he had yet to secure his sacrificial beast. Xiao Yi was his only lifeline, "Xiao Yi, you must think of a way to help me..." Xiao Yi nodded and reassured him, "Don't worry, I will think of a way for you!" After pondering for a moment. Xiao Yi said, "Let's do this, follow me to the Treasure Pavilion, they have branches everywhere, surely they will have some news!" "That's the only thing we can do now!" Yang Ling nodded. The two of them immediately headed to the Treasure Pavilion. When Nalan Qianqiu learned of their backgrounds, she pondered for a moment and then said, "Our Treasure Pavilion rarely deals with the beast industry, and it would be somewhat difficult for us to provide beasts. However, I have heard that some strange events have recently occurred on the Northern Ice Plains, with mysterious beasts causing trouble. Even General Yan Wei, who personally oversees the situation, is unable to deal with that mysterious beast. Maybe you can go check the Northern Ice Plains..." "Even General Yan Wei can't handle it?" Yang Ling's eyes lit up. Yan Wei was one of the ten Great Generals of the Great Qian Dynasty. His combat power was comparable to the ninth layer of the Dharma Manifestation Realm. If even he couldn't handle the beast, it was very likely a sixth-order high level or even a sixth-order peak. With this thought. Yang Ling looked at Xiao Yi and spoke gravely, "Xiao Yi, the news about my deal with Beast Emperor City was discovered so quickly by Yang Kun; I'm afraid he has infiltrated my ranks. Could you accompany me to the Northern Ice Plains?" Xiao Yi nodded and agreed, "To the Northern Ice Plains, I will accompany you!" "Thank you!" Yang Ling expressed his gratitude. Xiao Yi waved his hand; he had always had a good impression of Yang Ling. Besides, if Yang Kun was causing him trouble time and again, Xiao Yi naturally would not wish to see Yang Kun ascend to the position of Crown Prince. Yang Ling spoke solemnly, "However, going to the Northern Ice Plains to find a beast is not going to be easy. Both of us know little about beasts, and with the Northern Ice Plains being fraught with crises, we need to find a few more helpers. I will go look for helpers first; let us meet outside the city tonight and set off overnight, alright?" "Fine!" Xiao Yi naturally had no objections to this. The two of them went their separate ways. In the shadows... A figure watched as Xiao Yi split up from his companion, a cold glint passed through his eyes, "They are separating at this time; they must be up to something. I need to inform His Highness quickly..." However. Just as he turned around, he saw Xiao Yi looking at him with a half-smile. Hisss! The man's face changed, and without any hesitation, he turned and fled into the distance. "Do you think you can run away without my permission?" Xiao Yi said with a faint smile. He reached out into the void with his palm and directly grabbed the other man by the neck, pulling him back in front of him, Xiao Yi calmly said, "You were sent by Yang Kun, weren't you?" "I, I don't know what you're talking about..." The man feigned innocence and said, "Let me go quickly, or else I'll start calling for help..." "You've quite a tough mouth!" Xiao Yi shook his head slightly, then with a crack, he twisted the man's neck, squinting his eyes and looking in the direction Yang Ling had left, "I hope Yang Ling doesn't encounter any problems..."