Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 693 - 691: The Contrarian

The result...

Was merely three moves.

Yang Zun was defeated!

If Xiao Yi hadn't refrained from killing, he could have slain Yang Zun with a single move!

The Bai Fa Sword Emperor, who entered the Longevity Secret Realm half a year later than he did, managed to exchange a hundred moves with Xiao Yi without showing obvious signs of defeat, obviously indicating he was the weakest among them.

At that moment...

Yang Ling rushed in from outside the door, bowed to the three men and said, "I've seen Xiao Zhenguo, the great ancestor, Grand Marshal Tianbao!"

"Yang Ling, you're in such a hurry to come here, has something happened?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

Now, Emperor Qian and Yang Yuhuan were both busy with closed-door cultivation, waiting for Xiao Yi to bestow upon them the Spirit of Longevity.

The governing affairs had been handed over to Yang Ling to handle.

The exceedingly busy Regent Crown Prince had suddenly appeared here, which had to mean that something significant had happened.

Yang Zun and the Bai Fa Sword Emperor also looked puzzledly at him.

Yang Ling's face flushed slightly with excitement, and he said in a deep voice, "The special envoy from the Nantian Holy Land is waiting in the Golden Throne Hall, and he has specifically asked to see the three of you!"

"Special envoy from the Nantian Holy Land?"

The three men exchanged glances, their eyes finally settling on Xiao Yi.

Yang Zun pondered and said, "Since Nantian Wen ascended the throne and established the Nantian Holy Institute, the relationship between the Nantian Dynasty and the Nantian Holy Land has become very delicate. Could it be that the Nantian Holy Land is planning to support our Daqian Dynasty in opposition to the Nantian Dynasty?"

The Bai Fa Sword Emperor narrowed his eyes and nodded. "It's quite possible!"

Joy flashed across Yang Ling's face.

If they really could gain the support of the Nantian Holy Land, the Daqian Dynasty would definitely stand firm in the confrontation with the Nantian Dynasty.

However...

Xiao Yi shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it won't be that simple. To the Nantian Holy Land, our Daqian Dynasty is not yet worthy enough for them to support." He paused, then waved his hand, "Don't think too much about it, let's just go there and see what's going on!"

A short while later.

The group arrived at the Golden Throne Hall.

A middle-aged man stood inside the Golden Throne Hall, flanked by two young men.

The young men appeared to be around twenty years old, but their presence was no weaker than Shen Qianyi, the number one person on the Heavenly Dragon Ranking.

However, it was clear that these two young men were merely followers!

His face bore no hint of pride or arrogance.

The cultivation level of the middle-aged man was unfathomable, his presence like a boundless ocean, impossible for one to see its end. Merely standing there, he emanated beams of starlight and moonlight, vast and towering, giving off the overwhelming sensation of a high mountain, insurmountable.

Xiao Yi's heart quivered, knowing this man's cultivation level was at least at the peak of Human Venerate, perhaps even at the Earth Venerate Level!

"It is indeed the Nantian Holy Institute; even the most casual dispatch is such a formidable presence..." Xiao Yi thought to himself in awe. He then turned to the middle-aged man, clasping his hands in a gesture that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Xiao Yi of the Great Qian Dynasty, at your service, Envoy! May I ask the purpose of your visit?"

The corners of the middle-aged man's mouth slightly curved upward, his eyes deep and bright like the starry sky, fixed upon Xiao Yi.

The light swirling within those eyes seemed as though it could see through everything.

The middle-aged man nodded and smiled, "Indeed, you are the one whom the saint of Baiyu has taken notice of. You do have some skill."

"You flatter me, Envoy!" Xiao Yi responded humbly.

The middle-aged man waved his hand and said, "My name is Yang Dingtian, once of the royal family of the Great Qian Dynasty. You need not be so formal with me!"

Yang Dingtian?

Of the Great Qian royal family?

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The crowd was taken aback, exchanging puzzled glances.

Yang Zun looked shocked, barely believing what he heard, "You, you, you are our great ancestor, Emperor Yang Dingtian, the founder of the Great Qian Dynasty?"

Hiss!

Both Yang Ling and the Bai Fa Sword Emperor inhaled sharply.

Yang Dingtian nodded but his expression revealed a hint of helplessness, "Though I am the founding emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, since the day I entered the Nantian Holy Institute, I have cut off all worldly relations and cannot meddle in any secular matters..." He paused, then continued, "However, fortunately for the Great Qian Dynasty, there arose a person like Xiao Yi. Not only did he preserve the royal lineage, but he also became the Great Qian Dynasty..."

Yang Dingtian's gaze upon Xiao Yi was filled with admiration and a trace of gratitude.

Had it not been for Xiao Yi, the dynasty he founded would have long perished.

Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, "As a member of the Great Qian Dynasty, it is my duty to do so!"

Upon learning of Yang Dingtian's identity, Yang Zun felt emboldened, "Ancestors, may I ask the reason for your return?"

Yang Ling's fists tightened subtly, his eyes brimming with hope.

If the Nantian Holy Institute showed its support for the Great Qian Dynasty, it would be tremendous news for them.

However...

Yang Dingtian's words shattered Yang Ling's hope, "We have received word that heretics have appeared in Southern State. I am here on decree to issue the Half-step to Heaven Manhunt Edict, and your Great Qian Dynasty must assist the Nantian Holy Institute in hunting down these heretics!"

Heretics?

Xiao Yi and the others were stunned.

They had never heard of these heretics.

Yang Dingtian's eyes cold, he said sternly, "Heretics disrupt the balance of Yin and Yang, defying the Heavenly Dao, and must be eradicated by all. These heretics have always been like rats in the streets, not daring to show themselves in any state. But recently, we received news that a group of heretics entered the Southern State and are plotting a shocking plan. The Nantian Holy Institute fears these heretics could cause mass deaths and involve innocent lives, hence the issuance of the Heavenly Nantian Manhunt Edict, requesting the Great Qian Dynasty and the Nantian Dynasty to assist the sacred institute in tracking down the heretics!"

"May I ask, senior, what characteristics do these heretics possess?" inquired Xiao Yi.

Yang Dingtian glanced at Xiao Yi, and with a flip of his hand, he took out a crystal-like transparent stone and tossed it to Xiao Yi, "This is the Heretic Stone, jointly developed by several sacred institutes. It glows red whenever a heretic is within a hundred li. The closer the distance, the brighter the glow. I have ten thousand Heretic Stones here, and I hope—for the sake of the countless commoners and all living creatures in Southern State—you will assist in hunting down these heretics with all your might. Of course, the Nantian Holy Institute won't let your efforts be in vain; ten heretics for one Lingzhi of Immortality!"

Hiss!

Everyone inhaled sharply again.

Ten heretics for one Lingzhi of Immortality?

That was a king's ransom indeed!

Xiao Yi accepted the Heretic Stone and nodded, "Rest assured, the Great Qian Dynasty will spare no effort!"

Yang Dingtian nodded in satisfaction.

Xiao Yi, who just stored the Heretic Stone into his storage ring, was unaware that this Heavenly Nantian Manhunt Edict would lead him down a radically different path...

PS: Sorry, I was delayed in writing due to organizing the outline and adjusting the plot. Four more updates to be continued by Xiao Tian!