Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Xiao Yi held his sword in one hand, standing resolute against the wind.

The bone-chilling wind that fell upon his body was no match for the icy killing intent emanating from him; when they collided in the void, they burst forth with a thunderous roar, forming bright, frigid stars in the emptiness of space.

Nantian Bao's fiery pillars increased the surrounding temperature tenfold in an instant, the heat so intense as to almost melt the void itself.

Xiao Yi's face remained expressionless, sword in hand, as he pointed forward.

Sword Twenty-Three!

The greatest technique of the Infinite Sword Canon passed down by Zhao Wuji was Sword Twenty-Two, but Xiao Yi had perfected the as-yet incomplete Sword Twenty-Three. After gaining Zhao Wuji's legacy from the Longevity Secret Realm, Xiao Yi had advanced Sword Twenty-Three even further.

This sword seemed unremarkable at first glance.

Yet it was unquestionably the ultimate sword of the path of killing.

Hum!

With one stroke, came life!

It was as if an entire world of swords appeared before the towering column of flame, and with a muffled boom, the flames were devoured by this sword realm.

Both forces vanished simultaneously.

Nantian Bao's complexion changed drastically, and he turned to Tiangang and Li Yaofeng who were following close behind, "What are you waiting for? If we don't join forces and slay him now, should we wait for him to defeat us one by one?"

Li Yaofeng and Tiangang exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of reluctance and helplessness in the other's eyes.

They were both titans of their own domains.

Already at odds with each other, the Changsheng Sect and the Southern Holy Grounds could never work together under normal circumstances. But now, they both sensed a fatal threat from Xiao Yi.

They had no choice but to join forces.

With this thought.

Despite their reluctance, they had no choice but to set aside their differences and quicken their pace.

Nantian Bao, Li Yaofeng, and Tiangang advanced side by side, aiming at Xiao Yi like an arrow.

"Xiao Yi..."

Lin Bingxin curled up in Xiao Yi's arms, her eyes filled with deep concern as she unconsciously tightened her grip on him.

These were three masters above the fifth level of the Earth Venerate Realm.

In her eyes...

Each could extinguish her existence with a mere breath, and now three grandmasters were teaming up against Xiao Yi. This filled her heart with worry and unease, as she tentatively said, "Xiao Yi, perhaps you should let me down!"

She feared that she was a burden to Xiao Yi.

And if she were not a burden...

At least Xiao Yi could retreat more smoothly, even if he were not to prevail.

Xiao Yi clearly understood her thoughts. With a sigh in his heart, he gently stroked her head and smiled, "Stay here in my arms, and watch me cut down those who bullied you!"

Clang!

His Demon Sword, Zhan Yue, trembled, resonating with Xiao Yi's murderous aura, the malevolence upon its blade intensifying.

As the blade quivered slightly.

Boundless Sword Intent filled the heavens and earth in an instant.

Huff!

Xiao Yi exhaled deeply, his gaze fixed on the three approaching experts, a slight smile curling his lips, and a fiery will to battle shining in his eyes.

If he were to face the siege of three Earth Venerate strongmen before, he would naturally not be their match.

But this journey to the southern extremity of the land had been incredibly beneficial.

His combat power was now no less than that of an ordinary Earth Venerate Realm seventh-level strongman.

Facing Tiangang, who was at the peak of the Earth Venerate Realm's sixth level at most, Xiao Yi harbored no fear, his arm wrapped around Lin Bingxin's waist. As he stepped forward, a thunderous ripple resonated through the void, deafening to all who heard.

Immediately, terrifying ripples of energy surged from all directions.

Ripples followed one after another.

Vast and mighty.

Spreading in all directions.

Nantian Bao charged at the forefront, and upon seeing the ripples surging toward him, a strong disdain shimmered in his eyes, "Merely spatial ripples, even a fighter at the Human Venerate Realm can display more skill than you. You think this can harm me? It's simply the delusion of a lunatic..."

He never got to finish the word "dream."

Nantian Bao's voice came to an abrupt halt.

Everyone was startled,

especially Li Yaofeng, who was walking shoulder to shoulder with him and had already brushed past. Casting a glance backward from the corner of his eye, he saw that the flames on Nantian Bao's body had completely disappeared.

The turmoil in his eyes also gradually settled.

Nantian Bao, with an incredulous look, raised his hand to his neck, and when he lifted his hand again, his palm was smeared with glaring fresh blood.

A blood-red sword scar spread across his neck.

"How... When did this happen..." Nantian Bao's face was filled with disbelief as his head dropped to the ground.

Hiss!

A chorus of shocked gasps echoed around.

Even the mighty Tiangang and Li Yaofeng were dumbfounded.

The two exchanged glances.

They hadn't noticed how that sword strike had happened at all.

"Such a fast sword…"

"It's not just that the sword is fast. What's more critical is his ability to conceal the sword intent filled with killing desire in the spatial ripples. What kind of monster is this guy? His cultivation speed is already astounding enough, how can someone so young possess such a terrifying sword mastery?"

Both of their faces turned pale.

What they didn't know was...

Xiao Yi possessed the ancient tomb, and when he received Zhao Wuji's legacy, he had also acquired Zhao Wuji's achievements in the way of the sword.

You should know...

That was the formidable being who, during Ancient Times, had dominated the Qingtian Realm for countless ages and even shattered the Azure Heaven Continent, known as Martial God.

Even though Zhao Wuji's strongest suit wasn't the sword, his swordsmanship was still among the very pinnacle!

Xiao Yi, who had cut down Nantian Bao with a single sword, didn't show any unusual fluctuations. On the contrary, he seemed ever more composed—perhaps a true reflection of how lonely it is to be a master. His face was as calm as always as he said lightly, "The two of you better be on your guard, otherwise, you'll end up just like him!"

"Arrogant!"

"We reached the Earth Venerate Realm before you were even born…" the two roared furiously.

Lin Bingxin, who had been curled up in Xiao Yi's arms, gradually relaxed, a curious smile playing on her delicate face as she asked, "Nantian Bao was already at the Earth Venerate Realm before you were born. Then it seems that your talents weren't that remarkable, huh? It's been over a decade, and you two are still not as good as he is!"

Li Yaofeng: "..."

Tiangang: "..."

Their faces turned alternating shades of green and white.

Xiao Yi gave a feigned angry reprimand, "Bing Xin, how could you speak to two seniors like that?"

Their expressions slightly softened.

Xiao Yi continued, "Their talents are indeed strong, it's just that their potential is lacking. However, there are many such mediocre people in the world, otherwise, how could the preciousness of geniuses be highlighted?"

Both of Tiangang's faces turned green: "..."

So in Xiao Yi's eyes, were they just stepping stones?

"You little bastard, I must kill you!"

"Xiao Yi, you have thoroughly enraged me…"

The two exchanged a glance, and two murderous glows burst forth from their eyes. No longer holding back, they unleashed their most powerful fighting strength simultaneously...