Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 698 - 696 Sinister Tactics [First Update]

After repelling Wu Zhichao and his two companions,

Xiao Yi did not pursue them.

All three of them exuded a mysterious aura, especially since all were martial artists of the dual Nirvana Rebirth Path, which made Xiao Yi even more curious about the Changsheng Sect and the Heretics.

After all,

before encountering these Heretics, Xiao Yi had never seen anyone other than himself who walked multiple paths of Nirvana Rebirth.

Yet now he had encountered three at once—how could he not be curious?

Moreover, since Wu Zhichao and his companions had not committed any evil acts, and Xiao Yi himself was not lacking in spiritual longevity, he naturally would not rashly kill them.

His gaze turned toward Ye Heng and the others, who were sitting cross-legged by the stream.

Even the intense battle just now had not awakened Ye Heng and the others. After checking on them, Xiao Yi helplessly confirmed that they had been hit by a spiritual attack and were immersed in an illusion.

The strongest among them was only at the Tao Tribulation Realm, indeed not capable of withstanding Wu Zhichao's spiritual illusion.

"Wu Zhichao's spiritual attack is indeed not weak. Had I not fully mastered the ninth diagram of Heaven-reaching Skill Record, I too might have plunged into his illusion!" Xiao Yi thought to himself, realizing that only those who have personally experienced a spiritual attack can understand its terrifying nature.

Some beings with strong spiritual power

can even cause their opponents to end themselves within the illusion.

Sigh!

Xiao Yi let out a long breath, his spiritual power vast like the sea, instantly enveloping Ye Heng and the others.

Under the terror of the spiritual shock,

the faces of Ye Heng and the others changed simultaneously, and they all awakened from the illusion.

As they woke up, they recalled what had happened before, and each was frightened after the fact.

Ye Heng shook his head, feeling as if his head were as big as a fight.

After recovering a bit,

they turned their gaze to Xiao Yi, their faces full of shame and self-blame, "Thank you, Head of the Institute, for saving our lives…"

Ye Heng scratched his head, a mournful look on his face, "Master, I have disgraced you…"

Xiao Yi waved his hand. With the methods of Wu Zhichao and the other two, unless Ye Heng set foot in the Longevity Secret Realm and became a Human Venerate, he certainly couldn't escape their joint efforts. Xiao Yi thus said, "Don't worry about it. Those three are a bit sinister, and with your current level of cultivation, you couldn't possibly be their match."

"Master, what's the story with those three? I don't even know how I fell for their tricks," Ye Heng expressed his confusion.

Xiao Yi said, "Spiritual attack!"

Ye Heng suddenly realized and nodded, "Ah, that explains it... Although my Battle War Holy Body has unrivaled physical strength at my level, my Dharma form and spiritual power are indeed weak points... Alas, it's a pity that I can only walk one path of Nirvana Rebirth. If I could cultivate multiple paths, that would be great!"

That's the helplessness of countless martial artists.

Who doesn't want to improve in all aspects, without any weaknesses?

A Golden Core Realm Peak disciple from Xiaoshanhe Institute beside him shook his head and said, "All six great martial sanctuaries have stated that you can only walk one path of Nirvana Rebirth. If you walk multiple paths at the same time, not only will the cultivation be extremely difficult, but you also won't be able to break through to the Longevity Secret Realm in your lifetime. Unless you're content to only reach the Nine Nirvana Rebirth Realm, it's better not to try!"

Ye Heng nodded, sighing with resignation, "That's true..."

Xiao Yi, however, remained silent.

The conversation between Ye Heng and the disciple brought Wu Zhichao and the others to Xiao Yi's mind.

Could it be that the Heretics are those who defy the martial rules laid out by the six great sanctuaries?

Do the members of the Changsheng Sect not wish to break through to the Longevity Secret Realm?

That's absolutely impossible!

Not a single martial artist wished to break through that realm; after all, even the Nirvana Realm could at most provide a few thousand years of life, but the Longevity Secret Realm was the start of ten thousand years!

"Master..."

Ye Heng called out several times, Xiao Yi did not respond, so he raised his voice. Seeing Xiao Yi look towards him, he continued, "Master, what should we do next?"

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Continue to search for the whereabouts of the heretics, but as long as they do not harm the common people, temporarily refrain from taking any action against them. Some things, after I have clarified them, then we can decide how to deal with them..."

"Alright!"

Ye Heng did not understand why Xiao Yi had suddenly changed his attitude towards the heretics, but he did not say much more.

Immediately, Xiao Yi passed down the order.

On the surface, the Daqian Dynasty was still vigorously pursuing the heretics, but it was all bark and no bite. For a full half-month, they captured none.

In contrast was the Nantian Dynasty.

In just half a month's time.

The number of heretics they had captured and killed had already exceeded fifty, far more than the Daqian Dynasty.

These were five Longevity Spirits!

One day...

Inside the Nantian Dynasty's imperial palace.

Nantian Wen obtained five Longevity Spirits from the envoy of the holy lands. This could allow the Nantian Dynasty to create five more experts of the Longevity Secret Realm, but these were all the lowest level of Longevity Spirits, the highest among them not exceeding third grade. To Nantian Wen, these were certainly unimpressive.

He casually tossed the five Longevity Spirits to Long Sihai: "Take them back, find five new faces, and send them to the Daqian Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty, do you mean..." Long Sihai's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he asked, puzzled.

Nantian Wen tapped his fingers lightly on the table, speaking indifferently, "Half a month ago, didn't you receive intelligence that Xiao Yi had a conflict with the Changsheng Sect? It would be reasonable for the heretics of the Changsheng Sect to plot half a month to retaliate against the Daqian Dynasty, wouldn't it?"

"Your servant obeys the decree!"

Long Sihai's eyes turned, understanding Nantian Wen's intentions, and he respectfully complied.

"Hmm!"

Nantian Wen nodded, got up, and walked over to Long Sihai's side. His hands folded behind him, he said expressionlessly, "How's the interrogation of those heretics going?"

In truth, they had captured fifty-three heretics, but the remaining three had always been held in the Supervisory Office, subjected to strict interrogation, in the hope of forcing out the reason why the holy lands were going to great lengths to hunt down the heretics. Long Sihai shook his head with a bitter smile, "They have still not spoken; these heretics are tough..."

They had been dealing with the heretics not for one or two days.

They were quite familiar with each other.

Nantian Wen squinted and said, "The heretics, the Changsheng Sect... It's just a pity that after so many years, we have never captured a heretic from the Longevity Secret Realm..."

Long Sihai also sighed, "Indeed! The members of the Changsheng Sect follow multiple Nirvana paths, their combat power is far stronger than those of the same realm who only follow a singular Nirvana path. If we could know how they cultivate and how they break through to the Longevity Secret Realm, it would definitely be a leap in strength for our Nantian Dynasty. Alas, once it involves the Changsheng Sect, the Nantian holy lands become extremely tough, not giving us any chance..."

Ever since they learned that the Changsheng Sect's strong figures walked several Nirvana paths, they also had strong figures attempt to cultivate multiple Nirvana paths simultaneously.

The results...

The strongest only managed to advance to the Nine Nirvana Rebirth Realm, and moreover, once they took more than two Nirvana paths, even with Longevity Spirits at hand, they could not break through to the Longevity Secret Realm.

This left Nantian Wen extremely helpless.

"We'll take our time with the Changsheng Sect. First, arrange the matter I previously instructed…" Nantian Wen said indifferently.

"Yes!"

Long Sihai immediately withdrew.

Nantian Wen narrowed his eyes, his lips curling into a cruel cold smile. He muttered to himself, "The Daqian Dynasty? Xiao Yi? Hmph, welcome the grand gift I have prepared for you..."