Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 406: Extorting Emperor Qian
"Walking three paths at once?"
Emperor Qian was stunned, his expression strange as he looked at Xiao Yi and shook his head, saying, "That’s impossible, let alone walking three paths at once, even specializing in one path and reaching its zenith, entering Longevity Secret Realm, is extremely difficult. Haven’t you seen that in our Great Qian Dynasty, no master of the Longevity Secret Realm has been born for thousands of years?"
The Great Qian Dynasty had been established for thousands of years.
Yet not a single strong figure from the Longevity Secret Realm had emerged.
The one regarded within the entire Great Qian Dynasty as the most likely to enter the Longevity Secret Realm was Xiao Tianjiao!
It was precisely because of this...
that the Xiao Family was able to become a force comparable to the four great noble families, all thanks to Xiao Tianjiao.
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow: "Is it really not possible?"
Physical Nirvana, Spiritual Nirvana, and Dharma Manifestation Nirvana.
These were the three great paths to immortality.
Was it truly impossible to cultivate them simultaneously?
In Xiao Yi’s view, no matter which path one chose, it would ultimately be flawed.
Physical Nirvana meant a deficit in spirit and dharma manifestation, Dharma Manifestation Nirvana meant a deficiency in body and spirit... Walking a single path to enter the Longevity Secret Realm, was like having an innate defect, could one really reach the peak of the martial path?
Seeing Xiao Yi’s determination, Emperor Qian let out a bitter laugh and said, "Xiao Yi, it’s not that I want to strike at your confidence, but... not to mention our Great Qian Dynasty, even the Nantian Dynasty has never heard of anyone who could walk more than two paths and reach the Longevity Secret Realm."
He paused.
Emperor Qian continued, "I know you have doubts in your heart, but once you understand how to cultivate the three great paths of longevity, you will no longer find it strange..."
With that, Emperor Qian began to introduce the three great paths of longevity with a heavy heart.
Physical Nirvana was divided into the Nine Nirvana stages, with each heavenly tribulation endured advancing one stage.
The power of each tribulation was double that of the one before!
The ninth tribulation would be more than two hundred times as powerful as the first one!
What’s more, one had to endure the heavenly tribulations with their physical body alone, without the use of any formations or weapons to protect oneself.
Xiao Yi couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.
Having experienced a tribulation before, he knew the terror of a heavenly tribulation. Even with the boost of the Wind Thunder Holy Body, he had no confidence in surviving if the tribulation’s intensity increased by more than two hundred times.
Seeing Xiao Yi’s solemn face, Emperor Qian continued, "Spiritual Nirvana requires one to endure Nine Trials of the Heart Demon. Each trial completed equates to one Nirvana, each twice as intense as the last. Dharma Manifestation Nirvana, on the other hand, involves shattering and rebuilding the dharma manifestation, each rebuilding marking one stage of Nirvana..."
Xiao Yi’s expression grew even more grave.
Whether it was the Nine Trials of the Heart Demon or reshaping the dharma manifestation,
both were extremely dangerous.
Heart Demons, originating from the dark and evil thoughts deep within one’s heart, attack the weakest part of the human psyche. Even those with the most resolute willpower couldn’t ensure they were unaffected by Heart Demons.
As for reshaping the dharma manifestation...
It involved shattering the dharma manifestation, and if one failed to reshape it, their cultivation could be destroyed in an instant.
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The three great paths to immortality, none of them were ordinary paths.
One could say...
Each was a matter of life and death!
Emperor Qian, looking at Xiao Yi’s solemn face, said slowly, "Now you understand why walking three paths simultaneously is utterly impossible, right?"
"..."
Xiao Yi’s face showed deep contemplation, but he didn’t respond to Emperor Qian’s question. Instead, he asked, "May I ask Your Majesty, which path did you and the War King choose?"
Emperor Qian was taken aback and squinted as he said, "Xiao Yi, I won’t hold it against you for speaking to me in this way. But remember, you absolutely cannot ask others so bluntly in the future, as the three great paths of longevity are top secrets for any martial artist."
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Xiao Yi was startled and looked at Emperor Qian’s serious face, about to nod in agreement.
Then Emperor Qian said in a deep voice, "The royal uncle chose the path of Physical Nirvana. A hundred years ago, he had reached the stage of Fifth Nirvana of the body, and his strength has long been at the Eighth Nirvanic Stage!"
Physical Eighth Nirvana?
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow and remarked, "No wonder the War King is so formidable..."
With his combat power, he could fight even at the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm.
Yet in the face of Yang Yuhuan, he had exerted all his might and could only inflict two superficial wounds.
Watching Xiao Yi with a look of emotion, Emperor Qian rolled his eyes, his face speechless, and remarked irritably, "Xiao Yi, do you know that even for a strong person at the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm, causing even a superficial skin injury to the royal uncle is extremely difficult? With your strength at the Eighth Layer of Tao Tribulation Realm, you managed to injure the royal uncle and make him bleed, and you’re still not satisfied?"
Qi, standing nearby, also nodded, his face showing agreement.
Xiao Yi touched his nose, his face embarrassed, "It was just two cuts on his hand, it’s not as serious as being injured and bleeding!"
Emperor Qian’s face twitched, "Qi, bring me my Dragon-Beating Whip, I’m going to whip this pretentious guy to death!"
Qi declared loudly, "This servant will fetch it right away!"
"Wait..."
Xiao Yi quickly spoke up to stop him, looking at Emperor Qian with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, is that really necessary? I’ve just been through a big battle, and before long I’ll have to face off against Nangong Shengji. What happens if you injure me and I lose to Nangong Shengji?"
Emperor Qian responded indifferently, "If you lose, you lose!"
"Does Your Majesty really think so?"
Xiao Yi looked at Emperor Qian with a playful expression, his smile tinged with irony, "Now that the Nangong Family has openly taken sides with the War King’s estate, Your Majesty doesn’t care at all?"
Looking at Xiao Yi’s mocking gaze, Emperor Qian darkened his face, and snorted coldly, "If you dare lose to Nangong Shengji, I will immediately strip you of your title as head of Xiaoshanhe Institute."
Even though Emperor Qian and the War King both belonged to the royal household.
But...
Everyone knew that the War King and Emperor Qian did not get along.
Nangong Shengji’s action was nothing less than a slap in Emperor Qian’s face.
Naturally, he would love to exterminate the Nangong Family.
Xiao Yi smiled inwardly, "Your Majesty, you’re aware that I was seriously injured in the fight with the War King. Given Nangong Shengji’s temperament, I’m afraid they will issue a challenge during the Ancestor Worship Grand Ceremony. If I lose to Nangong Shengji during the ceremony, then..."
Emperor Qian’s eyelid twitched.
The Ancestor Worship Grand Ceremony was a major event for the royal family, and Emperor Qian would preside over the ceremony to worship the heavens.
If Xiao Yi really lost to Nangong Shengji at the Ancestor Worship Grand Ceremony, then it would not only be Emperor Qian’s face that was lost, but people might also feel that Emperor Qian was inferior to the War King!
Emperor Qian’s face darkened as he stared at Xiao Yi, "What do you propose?"
Xiao Yi grinned and said, "I humbly request Your Majesty’s permission to allow me to visit the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area."
"The Dragon Vein Forbidden Area?"
Emperor Qian was stunned, and his head started to shake like a rattle, "That area is where the national destiny is suppressed, and even I cannot enter or leave at will, let alone you?" He hurriedly refused, "Absolutely impossible!"
Xiao Yi sighed, his vitality suddenly drooping, he covered his chest saying, "Well then, since it troubles Your Majesty, I won’t insist. It’s just that... I’m afraid my body won’t last much longer. If I lose to Nangong Shengji during the Ancestor Worship Ceremony, please don’t blame me!"
Emperor Qian’s face grew stormy, "Are you threatening me?"
Xiao Yi replied, "Your Majesty misunderstands, how could I dare threaten you?"
Emperor Qian gritted his teeth, "I can have the court’s chief alchemist concoct elixirs for you..."
"Your Majesty, Pavilion Master Nalan of the Treasure Pavilion and Hall Master Fu Yuan of my Xiaoshanhe Institute are both Seven-Star Alchemists!" said Xiao Yi indifferently.
Emperor Qian: "..."
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I can order someone to set up a formation that will assist you in your cultivation..."
Xiao Yi cleaned his ear, "Chen Ziyi and Li Youruo are my disciples!"
These two were newly recognized Seven-Star Array Masters.
Emperor Qian naturally knew their status.
Now being reminded by Xiao Yi, his face turned unpleasant.
To be outdone by alchemists, array masters... did the royal household really pale in comparison to Xiao Yi?
Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, "If Your Majesty truly finds it difficult, I won’t press the issue. But as for the fight with Nangong Shengji..."
"Enough!"
Emperor Qian glared fiercely at Xiao Yi, his teeth clenched with anger, and commanded, "Old dog, take My royal token and escort Xiao Yi to the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area!"
"Yes!"
Qi respectfully accepted the orders.
Xiao Yi’s smile widened, his pale complexion returning to a healthy glow, nowhere to be seen was his earlier weakness and life-threatening injuries, as he gave a respectful bow to Emperor Qian, and with a smile under the latter’s almost murderous gaze, said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting my request!"
Emperor Qian’s face dark with fury, "Get out, get out, get out..."
