Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Within the royal palace.

Today's meeting with Xiao Yi was not in the Imperial Study but in Emperor Qian's bedchamber.

Emperor Qian had also shed his usual solemn dragon robe, his casual attire appearing somewhat sloppy, yet Xiao Yi, fully aware of Emperor Qian's terror, did not dare to underestimate him. With his hands crossed in front of him, he stood quietly before Emperor Qian, wordless.

After a moment of silence.

Emperor Qian laid down his writing brush, his face wearing a faint smile, like the kind gaze a neighborly elder might cast upon Xiao Yi, "What are your thoughts on today's battle?"

Xiao Yi was momentarily stunned.

Then he understood.

Emperor Qian was surely referring to his insights from the battle with Yang Yuhuan.

In his mind, every single move from his exchange with Yang Yuhuan surfaced, no detail overlooked.

From the initial probing to the last moments of the fight.

Yang Yuhuan gave Xiao Yi the impression of being unfathomable, like a bottomless abyss, with no end in sight.

Despite saying it was today's battle.

Xiao Yi's inner voice kept reminding him incessantly that this was not Yang Yuhuan's true method. Especially after the fight ended, as Xiao Yi calmly recounted every detail of their clash.

This feeling became clearer and clearer.

With this thought in mind.

Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, "Lord Yang's strength far surpasses the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm."

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With Xiao Yi's current strength, even though he is no match for those at the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm, he is fully confident that he can remain undefeated even against Nangong Shengji and Nalan Qianqiu.

But during his exchange with Yang Yuhuan, had he not burst forth with many hidden techniques, laying all his cards on the table.

Let alone injuring Yang Yuhuan's hands.

He himself might have met his demise at the hands of Yang Yuhuan.

Emperor Qian nodded, his expression unchanging, but a serious look appeared on his face, "You're right, my royal uncle's strength indeed far exceeds the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm."

Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, "Your Majesty, may I inquire the realm of Lord Yang's true strength?"

He stopped himself from saying more.

Emperor Qian chuckled, "Do you think my royal uncle far surpasses the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm and could be a mighty figure from the Longevity Secret Realm?"

Xiao Yi was startled, then he smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I had indeed harbored such thoughts previously, but Lord Yang is likely not a mighty figure from the Longevity Secret Realm."

"You're right!"

Emperor Qian nodded, his hands clasped behind him and a look of reminiscence on his face, speaking solemnly, "My royal uncle is indeed not from the Longevity Secret Realm. Until now, our Great Qian Dynasty has never fostered a single mighty figure from the Longevity Secret Realm. Currently, the most likely person to step into this realm is Xiao Tianjiao!"

"Xiao Tianjiao? The Longevity Secret Realm?"

Xiao Yi's expression changed slightly.

The Longevity Secret Realm.

An existence that stood above the Dharma Manifestation Realm.

Where every major force cherishes the Dharma Manifestation Realm as their pillar, a single mighty figure from the Longevity Secret Realm definitely has the power to reign supreme, unmatched by any. It has always been said that Xiao Tianjiao is the most likely individual in the Great Qian Dynasty to become a mighty figure from the Longevity Secret Realm.

But that was all hearsay.

This is Emperor Qian himself confirming it!

Xiao Yi took a deep breath, spoke solemnly, "May I ask Your Majesty, if Lord Yang is not from the Longevity Secret Realm, why is his strength so formidable?"

With Lord Yang's battle power.

If Xiao Yi's attacks hadn't been outrageously powerful, he wouldn't have even been able to leave those two cuts on him.

Even so...

The two scars had not struck vital areas, they were merely superficial wounds.

With Yang Yuhuan's means, he probably has already recovered from his injuries.

Emperor Qian hesitated for a moment, then said solemnly, "Xiao Yi, do you know what the Longevity Secret Realm is?"

Xiao Yi was stunned, and said, "The Longevity Secret Realm is the realm beyond the Dharma Manifestation Realm. It involves probing Yin and Yang, exploring the Five Elements, mastering the secrets of life and death, and thereby controlling eternal life in this world, indestructible and immortal. Although the rumors may be exaggerated, it is not a problem for the strong ones in the Longevity Secret Realm to live for tens of thousands of years!"

All of these were things obtained within the Dao Yan legacy.

What Xiao Yi had said was based on solid reasoning and evidence.

Clap clap clap!

Emperor Qian clapped his hands vigorously, his face beaming with a radiant smile. He said, "You're right, but indeed, after Dharma Manifestation does not come immortality!"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yi's expression suddenly changed.

After the Dharma Manifestation comes longevity.

This had been deeply engrained in the minds of countless powerhouses.

Since when had it been heard that after the Dharma Manifestation Realm, one did not achieve immortality?

Emperor Qian nodded and spoke in a grave tone, "After the peak of Dharma Phase Realm, one cannot directly achieve the Longevity Secret Realm. Between the peak of the Dharma Phase Realm and the Longevity Secret Realm, there is still one realm called the Nine Nirvana Realms. Only after going through the Nine Nirvanas can one enter the Sacred Land of Nantian and participate in the competition for the Spirit of Longevity!"

Xiao Yi was stunned.

He felt that the amount of information he had gathered today was quite substantial!

Not to mention what exactly the Nine Nirvanas were all about.

The mere name Spirit of Longevity was enough to make one associate it with the Longevity Secret Realm.

Emperor Qian spoke in a deep voice, "Do you know why, despite the plethora of powerhouses within the Great Qian Dynasty, including many at the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm, not a single one is in the Longevity Secret Realm?"

Xiao Yi shook his head.

This was indeed something that puzzled him greatly.

It is known...

Within the Great Qian Dynasty, there are countless powerhouses at the peak of the Dharma Phase Realm, and yet there is not a single presence in the Longevity Secret Realm.

Emperor Qian squinted his eyes, looking distantly out the window, and said in a deep voice, "It's all because of the Spirit of Longevity, without which no one can step into the Longevity Secret Realm. To obtain the Spirit of Longevity, one must choose one of the three major Longevity paths and complete nine Nirvanas to have a chance of obtaining the Spirit of Longevity. Your imperial uncle has now reached eight Nirvanas..."

Xiao Yi was startled.

The three major paths of longevity?

The Nine Nirvana Realms?

The Spirit of Longevity?

What exactly were these?

Even within the Dao Yan legacy, there were no records pertaining to the three major paths of longevity and the Nirvana Realm! As for the Spirit of Longevity, there were some records within the Dao Yan legacy, described as the key to breaking through the Longevity Secret Realm.

Without the Spirit of Longevity, no matter how exceptional, one cannot set foot in the Longevity Secret Realm!

Xiao Yi said in a heavy voice, "Your Majesty, what are the three major paths of longevity?"

Emperor Qian said, "Physical Nirvana, Spiritual Nirvana, and Dharma Phase Nirvana. To achieve the Longevity Secret Realm, one must choose one of these three paths and reach the limit of nine Nirvanas to have a chance of obtaining the Spirit of Longevity and entering the Longevity Secret Realm."

Physical Nirvana, Spiritual Nirvana, and Dharma Phase Nirvana.

Xiao Yi had never heard of these three major longevity paths before. He repeated them thoughtfully and said in a heavy voice, "May I ask your Majesty, can you only choose one of these three paths? Can you not choose all three at the same time?"

"Choose all three paths at the same time?"

Emperor Qian was taken aback, looking at Xiao Yi with a strange expression, and slowly said, "..."