Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Outside the capital.

A column of Imperial Guards was fully equipped and ready to depart, and Jiang Tai, dressed in full armor, was leading a Tianqing savage bull that was entirely red.

This Tianqing barbarian bull was Jiang Tianchen's war beast, comparable to the fifth-order high-level demon beasts at the Golden Elixir Realm Peak. Jiang Tai handed the reins over to Xiao Yi and said solemnly, "Xiao, I entrust Heiya City to you!"

By now, over half of the ten countries of Nanhuang had already declared war on the Tianqing Kingdom, with the Tianlan Kingdom's forces reaching the battlefield first, having conquered three border cities in a row and pressing close to the stronghold of Heiya City. Once Heiya City is forced to capitulate, the Tianlan Kingdom's army will march straight in and head for the capital of the Tianqing Kingdom.

Jiang Tianchen and the others still needed to assimilate the Martial Dao Divine Fruit to break through to the Tao Tribulation Realm and resist the powerful enemies.

Jiang Weisheng needed to remain stationed in the capital.

At this moment, Xiao Yi was the most suitable candidate to be dispatched.

Xiao Yi took the reins, nodding and saying, "This matter arose because of me, and I am also the Martial King of the Nation. How can I sit by idly?"

If not for the interference of Xue Yilou, how could the ten peaceful countries of Nanhuang suddenly wage war against the Tianqing Kingdom? Ultimately, all this was related to Xiao Yi, and when previously facing Xue Yilou, Jiang Tianchen had even mobilized the country's full strength to protect him thoroughly.

Now that the Tianqing Kingdom was beset on all sides, he naturally would not stand on the sidelines.

Jiang Tai took two steps back and bowed solemnly, "I await your triumphant return!"

Behind him...

All the civil and military officials, as well as the citizens of the capital, bowed respectfully: "We quietly await the triumphant return of the Martial King of the Nation!"

The roar was thunderous, shaking the clouds above the sky.

Xiao Yi mounted the Tianqing savage bull, pulled the reins and said, "Let's set off!"

Boom, boom, boom!

The Tianqing savage bull stepped forward, followed closely by fifty thousand Imperial Guards.

A vast and mighty current of steel, arrayed across the land.

.........

Heiya City.

Built into the mountain, flanked by Black Mountain on the left and Heartbreak Cliff on the right, it was thus named Heiya City.

The entire city was elongated, with towering walls making it easy to defend and hard to attack.

While a single Tao Tribulation Realm powerhouse could completely breach the city gates on their own, there were constraints between nations. Unless the opposing side's Tao Tribulation Realm powerhouse made a move, it was absolutely forbidden for any force greater than the Calamity Realm to appear on the battlefield. Otherwise, any Tao Tribulation Realm powerhouse could annihilate tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of troops.

This was an agreement reached under the advocacy of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Anyone who dares to break this agreement would be sanctioned by the Great Qian Dynasty.

Inside Heiya City, the atmosphere was incredibly tense.

Stationed to defend Heiya City was Tianqing Kingdom's famed general, known as General Baisheng, Zhang Baisheng.

Zhang Baisheng, conferred the title of marquis, was also a being at the Golden Elixir Realm Peak.
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Within the City Lord's Mansion.

Bang!

Zhang Baisheng, in full military attire with his armor covered in blood, furiously slammed his helmet onto the table and glared around, "Where are the reinforcements? How much longer until the reinforcements arrive?"

Hou Sailei, a middle-aged general with a beard under his command, hurried forward and bowed, "General, we've received news from the capital; the reinforcements set out three days ago. They are estimated to reach Heiya City by tomorrow..."

"But what?"

Zhang Baisheng unbuckled his armor where there was an arrow shaft embedded in his shoulder.

The military physician, already prepared by the side, glanced at it and said indifferently, "There's no sign of poisoning in the muscle, and the arrow is not poisoned. It just needs to have the wound opened to be removed."

"Yan, make sure to check thoroughly, are you certain there is no poison on this arrow?" Hou Sailei quickly asked.

Not long ago...

The Tianlan Kingdom's army launched an attack on Heiya City, with General Zhang Baisheng personally leading the troops to stand alone. However, he was struck by a hidden arrow from the enemy and had to temporarily call for a retreat. General Zhang Baisheng is the Calm Sea Divine Needle of Heiya City; any mishap with him would be a massive blow to the city.

Military healer Yan Ning was a third-grade medical officer.

He was also the most skilled healer in Heiya City and had his pride. With a cold snort, he said, "If General Hou does not trust Yan, you are free to diagnose yourself!"

Hou Sailei replied hastily, "That's not what I meant..."

"Enough, leave the healing to Master Yan. What business does an outsider like you have meddling in this?" General Zhang Baisheng waved his hand impatiently, hesitated for a moment, then looked at the bearded general in front of him, Hou Sailei, "Send scouts immediately to find reinforcements and urge them to hasten their march!"

"Yes!"

Hou Sailei saluted and was about to turn and leave.

But a faint voice came from outside the door, "If you directly remove the arrowhead, then you'd better prepare for General Zhang's funeral!"

"Hmm?"

"Who?"

Everyone in the hall changed their expressions and turned to look at the door in unison.

General Zhang Baisheng's gaze was sharp as lightning, falling on Xiao Yi who stood at the entrance.

Hou Sailei's hand rested on the hilt of his sword, ready for battle.

Yan Ning furrowed his brows tightly, his face filled with anger, and he said sternly, "Who is this young upstart? How dare you spout nonsense and disrupt military morale here?"

Xiao Yi strode into the hall with the grace of a dragon and the ferocity of a tiger, bowed to General Zhang Baisheng, and said solemnly, "Xiao Yi pays his respects to General Zhang."

"Xiao Yi?"

General Zhang Baisheng was taken aback, his eyes shooting out two sparks of recognition, "You are Xiao Yi, the Martial King of the Nation?"

"Indeed, it is I!"

Xiao Yi nodded and said gravely, "Reinforcements will arrive at Heiya City within half a day. Concerned about the battle, I have come ahead."

General Zhang Baisheng scrutinized Xiao Yi, squinting his eyes, "It must have been tough for His Highness the Martial King. However, with me here, Heiya City will certainly not face any mishaps. Yet, you, Your Highness, abandoning the reinforcements and acting alone, that's not what a general should do!"

Xiao Yi shook his head, "When I first arrived at Heiya City, I also felt this trip was superfluous. But now, it seems my arrival is timely. Had I been any later, I'm afraid my Tianqing Kingdom would be one General Baisheng short!"

"Hmm?"

General Zhang Baisheng was startled.

Yan Ning's complexion suddenly changed and he rebuked angrily, "Your Highness, one can eat indiscriminately but one must not talk nonsense! Are you implying that Yan has the intent to harm General Zhang by your earlier words?"

"Whether it is deliberate or an unintentional mistake, we can talk about that later," Xiao Yi waved his hand dismissively and continued calmly, "Right now, the most important thing is to treat General Zhang's poisoning. Any longer delay, and even if a divine healer descended, it would be too late to save him!"

"Treat the poisoning?"

"Didn't Master Yan just say there was no poison on the arrow? How could there be poisoning then?"

"Your Highness, you couldn't be mistaken, could you? Master Yan is a third-grade medical officer, an expert in the medical field. He has examined the arrow wound, and there were no signs of poison!" Hou Sailei spoke with gravity, and upon seeing Xiao Yi's puzzled look, he quickly introduced himself, "I am Hou Sailei, the vanguard officer under General Zhang's command!"

Looking up at an angry Yan Ning, Xiao Yi spoke lightly, "Master Yan is certain there is no poison on the arrow?"

Yan Ning sneered, "One hundred percent certain!"

"What if there is poison?" Xiao Yi asked.

"If there is poison on this arrow, then Yan has failed in his duty, and Your Highness is free to punish me as you see fit. However..."

Yan Ning's face was full of pride, and he looked at Xiao Yi with a cold laugh, "If there is no poison, then Your Highness is slandering an official. I will have you kneel and apologize to me!"