Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 1772 - 1722: Opportunity

Within the Eternal Tomb.

Xiao Yi hovered mid-air, surrounded by starlight, resembling a deity sculpted from the stars.

The God Devouring Ants surged forth.

They relentlessly gnawed upon the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood.

Then they absorbed the boundless energy of the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood into their bodies, allowing the energy and blood to be continuously absorbed and integrated into their limbs, bones, and organs.

Ordinarily speaking,

Once one's cultivation reaches the Longevity Secret Realm, the physical body transcends the mortal realm.

The lifespan can easily extend to ten thousand years.

Especially for body refinement experts, their flesh can rival divine weapons.

Yet...

Even for formidable Saint King Realm experts, who can easily regenerate severed limbs and possess incredible vitality,

Their internal organs remain their weakness.

It is for this reason,

That even if a Saint King Realm expert's head is severed, as long as it is reattached in time, they can regain vitality. But if the heart is shattered, the recovery time and energy cost will be far more terrifying and challenging than a severed head.

Only by breaking through to the Saint Emperor Realm,

Can one continually temper and refine the internal organs using the power of life.

According to legend,

When one breaks through to the Holy Emperor Domain,

After being refined and strengthened by the powers of life and death, even if only a heart remains, the body can gradually regenerate.

But this process is extremely lengthy.

Even most Holy Emperor Domain experts find it difficult to achieve.

Though Xiao Yi had mastered the powers of life and death, he hadn't truly stepped into the Saint Emperor Realm and still lacked mastery over these powers.

His internal organs were stronger than those of his peers in the same realm.

But their strength was also limited.

At present,

With the God Devouring Ants endlessly gnawing at the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood and feeding the energy back to his internal organs,

Xiao Yi's entire body's internal organs and meridians were being strengthened at an incredible speed.

Meridians expanded.

Internal organs became more robust.

Though this didn't greatly enhance his combat power, it significantly boosted his vitality and survivability.

His physical body grew stronger, and his organs were fortified.

Xiao Yi now had greater confidence to withstand the Saint Emperor Celestial Tribulation.

As Xiao Yi was secluded in the Eternal Tomb, devouring the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood,

Xuanyuan Yuwei had already been brought back to the Xuanyuan Clan by Gou Butong.

In the vast and luxurious mansion,

The enormous living room was silent.

The Xuanyuan Clan's Third Elder, Xuanyuan Tianpeng, squinted coldly at the trembling Xuanyuan Yuwei kneeling on the ground, his gaze filled with icy killing intent. A cold snort made Xuanyuan Yuwei break out in a cold sweat, his seemingly cloudy eyes slightly lifting to look at Gou Butong: "Manager Gou, I have already sent someone to fetch the stone. Please wait a moment!"

The thirty thousand stones were nothing to the Xuanyuan Clan.

But paying these thirty thousand stones,

Was a blatant slap in the face to the Xuanyuan Clan.

Xuanyuan Tianpeng truly cared about his reputation.

That Xuanyuan Yuwei, as a disciple of the Xuanyuan Clan, set traps to harm others was nothing to him. If the Xuanyuan Clan didn't like someone, they could kill them in broad daylight—so what?

But Xuanyuan Yuwei, instead, was caught in a trap.

And further fell into Xiao Yi's scheme.

This was intolerable for Xuanyuan Tianpeng and the entire Xuanyuan Clan.

Gou Butong replied, "Third Elder, it was Xuanyuan Yuwei who set the trap first..."

Xiao Yi had done them a favor.

He naturally wanted to express his relationship with Xiao Yi and the Rejuvenation Pavilion, explaining the cause and effect to prevent the Xuanyuan Clan from causing trouble for Xiao Yi.

Yet...

Xuanyuan Tianpeng waved his hand, caring little for right or wrong or the cause and effect, simply saying: "I am already aware of this matter. Who is right or wrong makes no difference to the Xuanyuan Clan."

Just then,

A Xuanyuan Clan expert arrived with thirty-five thousand stones.

Xuanyuan Tianpeng gestured for him to hand the stones to Gou Butong and bluntly dismissed him: "Manager Gou, please!"

"Third Elder..."

Gou Butong still wished to persuade him.

The Third Elder had already turned away with Xuanyuan Yuwei.

Sigh...

Gou Butong sighed lightly. He had hoped that the Xuanyuan Clan would spar his and Xiao Yi's relationship with the Rejuvenation Pavilion and resolve their grievances with Xiao Yi.

But now it seemed.

His thinking was far too naive.

The Xuanyuan Clan showed no such leniency.

"Benefactor, do take care of yourself..." Gou Butong murmured to himself.

Meanwhile,

The Third Elder led Xuanyuan Yuwei to the backyard.

"Third Elder..."

Just as Xuanyuan Yuwei began to speak, a sharp slap landed on her face, making stars appear before her eyes.

Her eyes turned red immediately.

Xuanyuan Tianpeng coldly said, "Do you know how much face you cost the Xuanyuan Clan today?"

"Disciple knows her mistake, Third Elder, disciple truly knows her mistake..." Xuanyuan Yuwei was terrified.

The Xuanyuan Clan valued face above all.

Especially in Xuanyuan City.

They were the supreme overlords.

Yet Xuanyuan Yuwei caused them such disgrace, making her feel doomed.

Xuanyuan Tianpeng, expressionless, coolly said, "For your crimes, I ought to execute you to uphold the Xuanyuan Clan's prestige. But your luck and good looks are undeniable..."

Xuanyuan Yuwei froze, then looked up joyously at Xuanyuan Tianpeng: "Elder, you mean I won't have to die?"

"Hmph, whether you die or not is not yet certain!"

Xuanyuan Tianpeng snorted coldly but didn't scold further. Instead, he icily said, "In two days, the Xuanyuan Pavilion will host a grand auction held once every century. Even an Inner Sect Disciple of the Extreme Bliss Heavenly Palace will attend. If you can elevate yourself by this noble person, you will not only absolve your faults but benefit the Xuanyuan Clan greatly. Do you understand?"

"Disciple understands! Disciple will do her best to serve that noble person well!" Xuanyuan Yuwei's eyes sparkled as she quickly responded.

She knew this was her opportunity.

In such a grand family as the Xuanyuan Clan, only two paths lead to gaining the clan's attention:

Either being prodigiously talented.

In which case, all family resources would favor you.

Or being of noble birth, such as a patriarch's son or an elder's descendant, etc...

As Xuanyuan Yuwei, average in talent and a mere direct disciple, had nothing to her name but her looks.

Today.

She finally had a chance.

If she could attach herself to the Inner Sect Disciple from the Extreme Bliss Heavenly Palace, she would become one of the most esteemed figures in the entire Xuanyuan Clan.

Not only would she attain noble status, but she would also gain extensive resources and power. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Suddenly,

The image of Xiao Yi emerged in Xuanyuan Yuwei's mind, her gaze filled with venomous hatred: "You bastard, wait for me... Once I attach myself to that noble person, it will be the time for you to repay your blood debt with blood..."