Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"Xiao Tianjiao, come out and meet your death!"

Xiao Yi's icy gaze fixated on the Flying Boat before him as he let out a skyward howl.

The roar shook the heavens.

Battle intent shook the world!

In the void, fierce winds howled as Xiao Yi's jet-black hair flew wildly, his black robe fluttering loudly. It was as though he had gathered the stars and moon in his eyes; his shining eyes pulsed with light, much like a peerless War God.

"..."

Inside the Flying Boat, all was silent.

"Why hasn't Xiao Tianjiao taken action?"

"Could it be that he's scared?"

"That can't be possible, can it? After all, he was once our Great Qian Dynasty's number one talent..."

"A number one talent, my foot! The only number one talent of the Great Qian Dynasty is Xiao Zhenguo! What kind of talent is Xiao Tianjiao, who just watches from the sidelines with the enemy when his own country is in crisis?"

Everyone was whispering among themselves.

Clearly, the fact that Xiao Tianjiao was aboard the Flying Boat and had not once acted to help the Great Qian Dynasty, nor had he said a word in its favor, had thoroughly broken the hearts of the kingdom's people.

Moreover, contrasted with Xiao Yi's bloody battles for the Great Qian Dynasty and his combat with formidable enemies, Xiao Tianjiao's inaction stood out starkly.

Boom, boom, boom!

The Flying Boat suddenly shook, and the hatch slowly opened.

A tall figure walked out unhurriedly.

Silver light surged within the Flying Boat, casting divine, saint-like halos upon his figure.

The man's tall frame was not burly but exceedingly contained, simply standing there, he gave off the impression of a divine sword standing between heaven and earth. Man like sword, sword like man, sharp edges all over, unyieldingly proud and wild.

Atop his handsome features, his brows were sharp as swords, his nose hooked like an eagle's beak, and his eyes contained the convergence of stars and moons, deep and bright. It seemed that at a glance one could see through the heart, penetrating through the ages.

This was Xiao Tianjiao!

The once greatest talent of the Great Qian Dynasty.

His legend was widely spread throughout the Great Qian Dynasty, known by everyone from toothless old women to toddlers in open-crotch trousers, each able to recite one or two of his records and tales. Countless people once saw him as an idol, a lifetime pursuit.

But now...

This role had been taken over by Xiao Yi.

The two men locked eyes.

Xiao Tianjiao's gaze was as cold as ever, devoid of any emotion.

Xiao Yi's expression was complex.

After many years.

The two brothers met again.

This day...

Xiao Yi had waited for well over a decade!

This moment.

Xiao Tianjiao had never imagined!

After a long stare, Xiao Tianjiao was the first to speak, his tone as arrogant and indifferent as always, "I never thought that the Deputy Head of the Supervisory Department would be such trash, to die by your hand!"

Was Ye Xiaofeng really trash?

No!

He was a genuine talent!

His combat power was almost on par with the Bai Fa Sword Emperor, who dominated the Chaotic Seas.

But...

In Xiao Tianjiao's eyes, since Ye Xiaofeng was slain by Xiao Yi, he was trash.

Because.

In his eyes, Xiao Yi was the biggest piece of trash.

Xiao Yi couldn't help but chuckle, "What? Is admitting that I'm strong really that hard for you?"

"You? Your growth has indeed exceeded my expectations, but even now, in my eyes, you are still far from strong," Xiao Tianjiao said as he glanced sideways at Xiao Yi, shook his head lightly, and continued in his lofty manner, "Nevermind the Heavenly Dragon Ranking and the Earth Tiger Ranking, even within the Nantian Holy Institute there are countless stronger than you. You are just the dimmest star among the myriad heavens!"

How familiar these words were!

How familiar this demeanor was!

When Xiao Tianjiao had proposed to completely erase Xiao Yi back then, this was exactly the attitude and tone he had used.

It was finally his mother kneeling and begging that led to a step back, and Xiao Yi was imprisoned for eight long years!

To think that after so many years, Xiao Tianjiao remained the same.

Whoosh!

Xiao Yi took a deep breath and, squinting his eyes, asked, "And you? What are you then?"

The corners of Xiao Tianjiao's mouth turned up slightly.

Slowly, he spread his hands apart.

A violent surge of energy rolled around him, gathering between his eyes, and suddenly he threw back his head and opened his eyes.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Two brilliant beams of light shot up into the sky.

Crash!

Centered on those beams of light, the dark clouds above scattered within ten miles, and the sunlight streamed down through the gaps in the clouds. The golden sunshine fell upon Xiao Tianjiao, encasing him in a golden glow, his aura majestic, as if he were a god or an immortal.

Bathed in the golden sunlight, Xiao Tianjiao's mouth curved up slightly as he said deliberately, "Do you see?"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yi frowned.

With a casual yet confident tone, Xiao Tianjiao said, "I am the proud sun above the firmament, the Ming Yue amidst the starry night. And you, you are but the light of a grain of rice, a faint glow of a firefly. How can you even compare to me?"

Xiao Yi: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Atop the city wall.

The Shadow Demon murmured under his breath, "I've never seen such a narcissist."

Jin Feiyan snorted coldly, full of disdain, "I can't believe I once idolized such a person."

Ye Heng clenched his fists tightly, his face full of disgust and dissatisfaction as he said, "He compares himself to the sun and the moon, yet considers the master a mere grain of rice, a faint firefly light... I don't know where he gets his courage from..."

A minister smiled wryly but spoke up, "I know you all dislike him, but we have to admit that Xiao Tianjiao is right. He truly shines as bright as the sun and the moon, dazzling to behold. Even in the Nantian Dynasty, he could be the most brilliant presence..."

"However, his assessment of Xiao Zhenguo is far too low!"

"Not just too low, it's outright suppression!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow.

Xiao Tianjiao's name had long been linked with genius and invincibility, ingrained in people's hearts.

Rome wasn't built in a day.

Ever since his birth, he has been the strongest and most dazzling one.

That was something no one could deny!

As for Xiao Yi...

His progress was indeed miraculous, but to truly shake Xiao Tianjiao's status as the number one genius of the Great Qian Dynasty, he would need to defeat Xiao Tianjiao. Otherwise, the majority would still regard Xiao Tianjiao as the foremost of Great Qian.

Everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Yi, curious as to how he would respond to Xiao Tianjiao.

Looking at Xiao Yi, who remained silent, Xiao Tianjiao spoke indifferently, "You must be resentful in your heart, right? But this is fate, a destiny you cannot fight against!"

Whoosh!

Xiao Yi exhaled a long breath of foul air, not the least bit affected by Xiao Tianjiao's words, and smiled faintly, quickly gathering back his smile. His words were forceful and resolute, "Even if I am but the light of a grain of rice, a faint glow of a firefly, so what? Don't you know that man is the master of his fate, that a single spark can start a prairie fire, that the light of a grain can swallow the sun and moon?"

Hum!

A single spark can start a prairie fire!

The light of a grain can swallow the sun and moon!

Xiao Yi's words were neither impassioned nor accompanied by golden light.

But they were forceful and sharp, resonant and striking.

They were just a few words, yet they set one's blood ablaze.

Who says the weak cannot grow strong?

Who says talent decides everything?

I don't believe in fate.

I don't believe in destiny!

I only believe in myself!

And in seizing the day!

PS: The eighth update, there are two more. Xiao Tian has finished writing but is not satisfied, he is currently revising them, and will post after making adjustments. Lastly, thank you to Brother Xian Ci for his 180,000 reward, Brother Li Mingxuan for his 70,000, 138**9858, Shi Jiu Chen Shao Nian and other brothers for their rewards. In order not to take up word count I will not list everyone, but thank you very much! Xiao Tian has no way to repay you but to update more frequently!