Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"I'm not singling anyone out, everyone seated here is trash!"

Xiao Yi's face bore a peaceful smile as he spoke one word at a time, extremely earnest.

Pfft!

Yu Huaxian and Ye Heng couldn't help but laugh aloud.

Li Youruo, and the Purple-robed Daoist—their faces alternated between shades of green and white, instantly turning unsightly.

Especially the Purple-robed Daoist and Li Youruo, who slammed their fists onto the table and stood up, their eyes fiery red as if shooting flames, glaring steadfastly at Xiao Yi with clenched teeth, their eyes filled with wrath and humiliation.

The Purple-robed Daoist bellowed, "You little bastard, how dare you insult me like this? Do you know, before you were even born, I was already known as a grandmaster of formations..."

Li Youruo's face was frosty as he said with a gloomy expression, "This is utterly absurd. No wonder Chen Shuiwen led his people away from Xiaoshanhe Institute... What on earth was Emperor Qian thinking? To entrust Xiaoshanhe Institute to someone as ignorant as you?" Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

When it comes to mastery of formation arrays.

They indeed were among the top in the Great Qian Dynasty, with perhaps only the Elder of the Tianjian Sect being able to utterly surpass them in the field of formations.

That person is a Dharma Manifestation Realm expert, a seven-star senior array master!

What is Xiao Yi?

In their eyes, nothing but an insignificant whelp.

Within their sects, those of Xiao Yi's age would, at most, only be three or four-star Array Masters, even if they were hailed as formation geniuses. Moreover, Xiao Yi had been imprisoned for many years; they didn't believe Xiao Yi had any chance to come into contact with any knowledge about formations.

Not to mention receiving guidance from a renowned master.

How could he possibly surpass them in the art of formations?

This feeling was like a beggar standing in front of two rich men, mocking them for being poor.

Boom, boom, boom!

The oppressive aura of two Tao Tribulation Realm Peak powerhouses was simultaneously released, significantly increasing the invisible pressure in the guest hall, making the tables and chairs creak.

At any moment, they might just fall apart!

Yu Huaxian's face changed abruptly, as he clenched his twin blades in his hands, vigilantly watching the two.

In the face of the two enraged individuals.

Xiao Yi simply waved his hand, and an invisible force dissipated the tense atmosphere as if cutting through it with a knife, and the oppressive aura of the two also vanished without a trace in an instant.

"This..."

Li Youruo and the Purple-robed Daoist exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

With a wave of his hand, he had crushed the oppressive aura of the two of them.

Such a feat could only be achieved by a true Dharma Manifestation Realm expert!

But there was no sign of Dharma Manifestation energy on Xiao Yi, who was undoubtedly at the Tao Tribulation Realm level!

Li Jinjun and Hai Wei still had shock in their eyes, remembering the battle at Great Liang Mountain. They involuntarily swallowed their saliva, their backs soaked with cold sweat.

Xiao Yi looked at the two indifferently and said, "When Xiao calls you trash, are you two not convinced?"

"Of course, we're not convinced!"

The Purple-robed Daoist snorted coldly, and once the topic turned to formations, he brimmed with self-confidence, "I'm not bragging, but in the entire Great Qian Dynasty, only the Elder of Tianjian Sect truly surpasses us in the art of formations. And you? Hmpf, even if I give you a hundred, a thousand years, you might not be able to catch up to us!"

"We have immersed ourselves in the art of formations for nearly a hundred years. If we can't outmatch a young fellow like you, then these hundreds of years truly would have been wasted," said Li Youruo.

Xiao Yi shook his head and said, "It seems you two have some misconceptions about the art of formations! If living long and spending a lot of time studying formations guaranteed high skill, then what's the need for talent? Both of you have cultivated for over a hundred years and are only at the Tao Tribulation Realm Peak. Whereas I, two years ago, was still at the Physical Body Realm. Now, between you and me, who is stronger?"

"..."

The two faced each other, at a loss for words for a moment.

Xiao Yi's cultivation history had not spread throughout the Great Qian Dynasty, but the ten major sects had already grasped it.

They were extremely shocked that Xiao Yi had been able to grow to his current level in just two short years. However, there was another saying within the ten major sects, that Xiao Yi had always been cultivating but had been suppressing his cultivation level because of Xiao Tianjiao's existence. It was only after leaving the Xiao Family that he revealed his true power without hiding it.

This view was acknowledged by the vast majority of the powerhouses.

After all,

two years to go from the Physical Body Realm to the Tao Tribulation Realm was simply too inconceivable!

And yet...

Xiao Yi was not even twenty years old, and after a mere ten or so years of cultivation, his cultivation level was almost catching up to theirs.

This speed of cultivation truly made them feel inadequate!

Li Youruo snorted defiantly, "Xiao, what we're discussing is prowess in formations, not comparing our cultivation levels!"

"Let's be clear, your cultivation talent indeed leaves us in the dust, but I don't believe your strength in formations surpasses ours!" said the man in purple robes with a sneer.

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, "What if my prowess in formation arts really is above yours?"

The man in purple robes said proudly, "If your formation arts truly surpass ours, I will gladly acknowledge you as my master!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Yi's eyes brightened. The most pressing lack of the Xiaoshanhe Institute was strong figures to uphold it. These two were at the peak of the Tao Tribulation Realm and were also six-star Array Masters. If he could get them to join the Xiaoshanhe Institute, it would not only greatly enhance the institute's strength but also deal a heavy blow to the ten major sects.

To have Elder-level existences from the esteemed ten major sects join Xiaoshanhe Institute would be excellent publicity!

With this thought in mind.

Xiao Yi turned to Li Youruo, "What about you?"

Li Youruo frowned.

Behind her, Hai Wei hurriedly warned, "Elder Li, you mustn't!"

"What's so impossible about that? Could it be that you think his formation arts truly do surpass ours?"

Li Youruo glared fiercely at Hai Wei and snorted coldly, her gaze fixed on Xiao Yi, "Just like Ziyi, if your formation arts prowess is actually above ours, I, Li Youruo, will also take you as my master! However, if you lose, then we'll forget about the one hundred thousand formation stones, and in addition, you'll have to kneel and apologize to both of us!"

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "It's a deal!"

"Not even four horses can catch it up!"

Li Youruo and the man in purple robes spoke at the same time.

Xiao Yi snapped his fingers, pulled out a scroll, and elaborately wrote a gambling agreement, "Empty promises count for nothing. Please sign your names on this gambling agreement! Of course, if you are afraid, you naturally don't have to sign!"

"Hmph!"

"Afraid of you? Impossible!"

The two snorted coldly, their faces defiant, and signed their names on the scroll.

A signed pledge.

With this scroll in hand, if the two dared to renege, Xiao Yi had a hundred ways to make them pay dearly.

And for such elder powerhouses, their reputation was of the utmost importance. They naturally would not risk their reputation by behaving dishonestly. Xiao Yi, satisfied, put the scroll into his storage ring, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, sporting an amused expression as he watched the two.

The angered pair did not yet realize that what they had just signed was essentially an indenture!

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Gentlemen, please propose the terms of how we shall compare our skills!"