Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"Which one of you is Xiao Yi? Get out here..."

This demon clan strongman had shifty eyes and a short stature, with two small mustaches under his nose and a pair of mung bean-like eyes flickering with cold and cunning light.

His voice was as raspy as a duck's when he spoke.

With an arrogant demeanor, his face was full of sarcasm: "Isn't Xiao Yi supposed to be the Supreme Elder of the Tiance clan? Didn't he seal Zhao Heng and kill Zhao Shouyi? How come he doesn't dare to show himself before me?"

"Too much bullying!"

"This person is the leader of the Jintu Clan of the demon clan, Bai Feng, notorious for his foul mouth..."

"Elder Xiao, you don't need to bother with him!"

Several Tiance Clan strongmen remarked one after another.

Fang Tianmiao said sternly, "Let me go and teach him a lesson!"

Xiao Yi waved his hand. This Jintu Clan was merely a minor clan within the demon tribe, and Bai Feng, as its leader, was only at the Supreme Venerate Realm. He didn't take him seriously at all and smiled faintly, saying, "Why bother with the senseless ravings of a mere mouse?"

Would an Azure Dragon be angered by the insults of an ant?

Xiao Yi couldn't care less about Bai Feng.

Moreover...

When Bai Feng appeared, Xiao Yi immediately understood that this was the silent signal from the Tiance Clan's Great Elder Zhao Xing, clearly meant to provoke and anger Xiao Yi, but he would not fall for it!

Bai Feng cursed for a while, and his words became increasingly unbearable.

Yet Xiao Yi remained calm and serene, not intending to make a move at all, which made Bai Feng extremely furious and somewhat anxious.

His mung bean-like eyes swirled around.

Bai Feng glanced at Fang Qingzhu, who sat next to Xiao Yi, his lips curving into a smirk as he whistled and tauntingly said with a wicked grin, "Little girl, your man is just a coward. I suggest you leave him early and fall into my arms instead! Hahaha..."

Fang Qingzhu frowned, extremely disgusted by Bai Feng: "What an annoying guy..."

Xiao Yi gently patted the back of her hand to comfort her, his lips curving slightly, and said, "Since you dislike him, I'll just make him shut up forever!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Xiao Yi's figure vanished from his original spot.

Bai Feng's face changed dramatically, and he instinctively turned to flee.

The reason he appeared at this moment was under the instruction of Zhao Xing, aiming to provoke and infuriate Xiao Yi, thus causing Xiao Yi to strike first.

Taking this opportunity, Zhao Xing planned to unleash a thunderous blow to suppress and kill him.

To deliver a fierce warning to the Tiance Clan!

After all.

The Tiance Clan first sealed Zhao Heng and then killed Zhao Shouyi. Currently, their morale was strong.

All of this was accomplished by Xiao Yi.

If the culprit could be killed outright, it would be a massive blow to the Tiance Clan.

Even though the battle had not truly begun, the competition between the two sides had already quietly commenced.

"Hmm?"

As Bai Feng turned to escape back into the crowd to seek the protection of the Great Elder Zhao Xing, he suddenly realized that his body seemed to be frozen in place, his legs fixed firmly into the ground as if fused with the world around, utterly immobile, causing every hair on his body to stand on end, and he looked at Zhao Xing with a face full of despair, "Great Elder, save me..."

"How dare you!"

Zhao Xing's half-closed eyes suddenly snapped open.

Two beams of tangible light burst out.

He intended to utilize Bai Feng to provoke Xiao Yi into action, and then strike with composure to kill Xiao Yi, thus shocking the Tiance Clan and demonstrating the might of the Martial Clan.

However...

When Xiao Yi made his move, Zhao Xing was shocked to find he could not capture Xiao Yi's traces, and Bai Feng's cry for help further made him feel utterly embarrassed, as if being humiliated and pressed into the ground. As his eyes snapped open, the attack surged forth like overwhelming waves.

Pointing his sword finger forward.

Buzz!

The void violently trembled, as Sword Qi converged like an ocean, sweeping forward, directly targeting Bai Feng.

"This move, 'Sword Like the Vast Ocean,' by the Great Elder is incredibly powerful!"

"Hahaha, using a mere Bai Feng to provoke Xiao Yi and lure him into action, the Great Elder indeed is brilliant!"

"The Tiance Clan prided themselves on Xiao Yi, but now it seems he's nothing much..."

Numerous demon clan, Witch Tribe, and Sun Tribe strongmen vied to praise him.

The words carried respect and flattery.

This caused Zhao Xing's lips to curve slightly, outlining a pleased smile.

But the next second...

The smile on his face completely collapsed.

Like a sweeping sea, the Sword Qi thundered through, engulfing Bai Feng's small figure and slicing him into a sky full of blood mist. Yet, until the Sword Qi dissipated, Xiao Yi's form never appeared, not even a single hair was touched, let alone being killed.

"What's going on?"

"Where is Xiao Yi?"

Just as everyone was bewildered.

They suddenly noticed that on the peak opposite, Xiao Yi had somehow returned to his seat, holding a string of glistening Spirit Fruit. He was peeling one and handing it to the enchanting young lady beside him, with a light smile on his face: "Qingzhu, taste the Spirit Fruit, this is the tribute of the Martial Clan's elder!"

"Oh, so sweet!"

Fang Qingzhu's eyes curved with laughter.

The strong warriors of the Tiance Clan were smiling, looking mockingly at the powerful warriors of the Martial Clan, and shouted loudly: "Thank you, Great Elder, for the Spirit Fruit!"

"Thank you, Great Elder, for the Spirit Fruit..."

Their voices echoed in the Ancient Divine Abyss.

Resounding continuously.

"He... he didn't even attack Bai Feng? Bai Feng was killed by the Great Elder for nothing?"

"No, look at the Spirit Fruit he holds, isn't this the one that was just placed on the table beside the Great Elder?"

"Holy... Xiao Yi actually came to our side just now? And took a string of Spirit Fruit completely unnoticed? What kind of movement technique is this..."

The strong warriors looked at each other, each showing a look of shock on their face.

Zhao Xing was the most startled.

Out of the corner of his eye, he first glanced at the fruit plate beside him, which indeed had one less string of Spirit Fruit.

Instantly.

Cold sweat trickled down Zhao Xing, and his hairs stood on end, his hand holding the armrest couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Xiao Yi really could appear beside him unnoticed and take a string of Spirit Fruit.

What if Xiao Yi had taken not the Spirit Fruit, but aimed straight at his vital points just now?

Thinking of this.

Zhao Xing felt chills, and his gaze towards Xiao Yi became increasingly serious: "No wonder Zhao Heng and Zhao Shouyi fell one after the other at his hands, regardless of this kid's strength, just this type of movement technique and stealth means are extremely troublesome. Seems like the Tiance Clan is truly well-prepared this time!"

Zhao Xing's face became more and more somber.

He intended to give the Tiance Clan a show of force, to demoralize the Tiance warriors, but ended up shooting himself in the foot.

Not only did he gain nothing.

Instead, he lost Bai Feng, and because of a string of Spirit Fruit, allowed Xiao Yi to give them a setback.

He glanced around at the wary crowd, fearing Xiao Yi might appear unnoticed by their side, which made Zhao Xing feel irritated yet helpless.

Just then...

Fang Tianchi's voice came from the mountain peak opposite: "Zhao Xing, the conflict between our two clans will determine the future of the Mysterious Realm. Let us not waste time, let's settle this in a one-on-one showdown. If you win, the Tiance Clan and the Water Clan will be at your disposal. If you lose, from now on, the Martial Clan cannot invade the Tiance Clan and Water Clan territory. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

"The Martial Clan are cowards without guts. If you don't dare to accept the challenge, just say so!"

"Claiming to be the number one in martial arts among the eight ancient clans, the Martial Clan seems nothing special..."

Fang Tianmiao and others began mocking collectively.

"Great Elder, do not be fooled!"

"They must have another plot if they are desperate for battle!"

"With Xiao Yi's strength, even I cannot confidently surpass him. Moreover, Fang Tianchi is also a troublesome opponent. This battle cannot be lost, as it will severely affect our clan's unification plans for the Mysterious Realm. We must choose the most assured method and cannot settle the outcome with one fight!"

Thoughts whirled in Zhao Xing's mind, he then coldly snorted and said, "Since it is a dispute between two clans, it should naturally measure the heritage of both clans, how can one battle alone determine the outcome?"

Once these words were spoken.

Fang Tianchi and others were overjoyed in their hearts but pretended to look troubled, saying: "Then what do you propose?"

Zhao Xing saw the expression of the Tiance warriors change and became further convinced of his decision's rightness, said indifferently: "Since you proposed the challenge, the battle rules should be set by you. I have only one condition: the result cannot be decided by a single battle!"

"This..."

Fang Tianchi feigned difficulty.

At this time, Xiao Yi "timely" appeared, saying: "Clan leader, since Great Elder Zhao doesn't want a single battle to decide the result, let us follow his wish. I just happen to have a duel plan, shall I share it for you to hear?"

"Go ahead!"

Fang Tianchi nodded.

Xiao Yi then detailed the three-round test he had devised earlier.

"I think it's feasible!"

Fang Tianchi looked at Zhao Xing, "Zhao Xing, what do you think?"

Zhao Xing squinted, weighing the pros and cons: "Three rounds of individual fights, one round of capturing the flag teamwork, and the final round of peak battle... Such a tactic rather favors our clan... Is Xiao Yi not very smart? He actually thought up such a favorable strategy for us, and even more senseless is Fang Tianchi who agreed?"

Upon thinking this.

Zhao Xing nodded and said, "Fine, I agree with this strategy!"

On the mountain peak opposite.

Xiao Yi and others exchanged smiles...