Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 409: Genius? Waste?

Within the Imperial Study Room.

Emperor Qian had just finished reviewing a stack of petitions and stretched languidly, leaning back against the throne with a carefree demeanor.

His fingers lightly tapped the armrest, producing a crisp "tudu tudu" sound as he hummed a ditty, contented with himself, "Should I visit Consort Wen tonight, or Consort Xiang?"

Suddenly.

Emperor Qian felt a violent vibration from the jade token at his waist.

Startled, he quickly took out the jade token, "Hmm? Does Father Emperor summon me? Could something major have occurred?"

As he thought.

Emperor Qian infused his vital energy into the jade token, about to extend his greetings, only to hear the frantic voice of Yang Zheng from within, "You little brat, the old ancestor commands you to roll over here immediately!"

Thump!

Emperor Qian fell off the dragon throne onto his behind, staring blankly at the flashing jade token in his hand, "The old ancestor? Unless there's a catastrophe threatening the nation, he absolutely would not show up. He actually wants to see me? Could it be... that he knows about the new consort I've taken? But that's hardly a major issue..."

While contemplating.

Doubt spread across Emperor Qian's face.

At the side, Chamberlain Qi coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, Xiao Yi is still in the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area."

"Xiao Yi? The Dragon Vein Forbidden Area?"

Emperor Qian was stunned, then suddenly slapped his thigh, cold sweat pouring from his forehead, his expression muddled, "What a disaster, has that boy provoked the old ancestor? Xiao Yi, truly you are my nemesis..."

He hastily looked toward Chamberlain Qi, saying, "Quick, follow me to the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area!"

The master and servant transformed into two streaks of rainbow light, racing toward the Imperial Garden with great speed.

Moments later.

They appeared at the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area.

"We greet Your Majesty!" said two powerful guards, stationed at the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area with respect.

Emperor Qian nodded and glanced back at Chamberlain Qi, "Old dog, you all stay here!"

"Yes!"

Chamberlain Qi stood aside respectfully, watching as Emperor Qian stepped through the massive light gateway, a trace of confusion and worry in his eyes, "Xiao Yi... you'd better not get into trouble!"

Upon entering the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area, Emperor Qian nearly staggered and fell.

As the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, he naturally had the freedom to come and go within the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area. Besides visiting his consorts, he often practiced cultivation here at night. He was very familiar with everything inside the Forbidden Area, especially the richness of the vital energy of heaven and earth, which he knew like the back of his hand.

And that's exactly why...

As soon as Emperor Qian entered the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area, he immediately noticed a substantial drop in the density of the vital energy, "How could this be? The vital energy here has decreased by at least one percent, no, it could be even more... No wonder the old ancestor is furious, but what exactly is happening?"

He never even considered linking this event to Xiao Yi.

After all.

Xiao Yi was only at the Eighth Layer of the Tao Tribulation Realm, no matter how talented, it was impossible for him to devour years of accumulated vital energy within the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area in just seven short days!

"Aren't you rolling in to see me yet?" As Emperor Qian was lost in thought, suddenly Yang Zun's irritated voice boomed in his mind. Your journey continues on novelbuddy

Emperor Qian shivered and hurried toward the inner part of the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area.

In the central area, he saw Xiao Yi seated cross-legged, surrounded by swirling vital energy, which made him raise an eyebrow, "The peak of the Tao Tribulation Realm? This fellow's cultivation speed is truly frightening..."

Hum!

He approached the draconic figure coiled there in energy form, which suddenly spoke and swallowed Emperor Qian whole.

Emperor Qian, facing the three figures of Yang Zun and the others, quickly said, "I pay my respects to the two esteemed ancestors and to Father Emperor!"

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"Humph!"

Yang Zheng snorted coldly and said, "Yang Hualong, do you know why our ancestor has summoned you here?"

Emperor Qian hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking, "Could it be because of the sharp decline of the spiritual energy in the Dragon Veil Forbidden Area?"

"It seems you're not as stupid as you look!" Yang Zheng snorted coldly again.

Emperor Qian responded with a wry smile, "Father, esteemed ancestors, Hualong too has only just arrived at the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area and learned of the sharp decline in spiritual energy. As for the reason, Hualong is completely in the dark!"

Yang Bingtian's face darkened as he said, "Completely in the dark? Isn't it all because of that little freak you brought here?"

"Ah?"

Emperor Qian was utterly baffled and said incredulously, "Do the ancestors mean... the decline in spiritual energy in the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area is all Xiao Yi's doing? That's impossible. He's merely at the Tao Tribulation Realm... Let alone breaking through from the Eighth Layer of Tao Tribulation Realm to the Tao Tribulation Realm Peak, even if he had broken through to the Dharma Manifestation Realm, he wouldn't need so much spiritual energy! And besides, if it was really Xiao Yi's doing, how could the three ancestors sit by idly in the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area and watch him consume so much spiritual energy without lifting a finger..."

Yang Zheng: "..."

Yang Bingtian: "..."

Both of them twitched at the corners of their eyes, subconsciously looking towards Yang Zun.

During Xiao Yi's cultivation process, they had indeed sensed the sharp decline of spiritual energy.

Only...

Yang Zun had always told them to remain calm and composed, and to keep their emotions stable.

However.

By the time Yang Zun realized what was happening, Xiao Yi had already consumed hundreds of years' worth of spiritual energy accumulated in the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area.

Clearly, they couldn't just pass the buck to Yang Zun!

Therefore...

Yang Zheng snorted coldly again and rebuked sternly, "Shut up! It's clearly your fault for bringing that Xiao Yi to the Forbidden Land, causing such a massive loss. You must take responsibility for this!"

"Why should I be responsible? Each of you three has a higher cultivation level than me, and Xiao Yi was cultivating right under your watch. If you couldn't stop him, how can you blame me?"

Emperor Qian angrily said, "Moreover, even if I did let Xiao Yi into the Spirit Vein Forbidden Land, so what? Xiao Yi is one of the strongest talents of the Great Qian Dynasty, and now he wields authority over the Xiaoshanhe Institute for our royal family. Previously, when the Nangong Family pledged allegiance to my royal uncle, Xiao Yi was of great help, and we almost annihilated the Nangong Family. I bestowed upon him the right to enter the Dragon Vein Forbidden Area, and what is wrong with that?"

"Hmm?"

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The trio of Yang Zheng was taken aback.

Yang Bingtian frowned and said, "You claim he is the strongest talent of the Great Qian Dynasty? Could that lad be Xiao Tianjiao? Didn't he join the Tianjian Sect? How did he become the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute?"

Even Yang Zun, seated high above, opened his eyes wide, looking at Emperor Qian with puzzlement, "Hualong, is that really Xiao Tianjiao?"

"Err..."

Emperor Qian faltered, seeing excitement and anticipation in all three pairs of eyes, and could not help but give a bitter smile as he said, "No, he is not Xiao Tianjiao!"

"Not Xiao Tianjiao? Then why claim he's the strongest talent?"

"In the Great Qian Dynasty... no, even in the Nantian Dynasty, how many can compare with Xiao Tianjiao? You dare to falsely proclaim him as the strongest talent just to escape blame?"

Even Yang Zheng looked displeased and scolded vehemently.

Emperor Qian responded with a bitter smile, "Honored ancestors, father, how could I deceive you? Xiao Yi is indeed the strongest talent of the Great Qian Dynasty!"

"I don't believe it!"

"Neither do I!"

"Let's do this..."

Yang Zun narrowed his eyes and stared at Emperor Qian, saying coldly, "Bring that Xiao Yi here. If he truly is as strong as you claim, the greatest talent among all, then we shall let bygones be bygones. But if he's only a pretender with no real ability, you can't blame us for being ruthless..."

Yang Zheng nodded and said, "The ancestor is right. Let him come here for us to test him, and we'll know for sure if he's a talent or a waste..."

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