Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Outside the palace gates.

Xiao Yi and his five hundred thousand troops had not advanced a single step, simply waiting there quietly.

Not until Zheng Yu was dismembered and executed by the two hundred thousand-strong army of Zhenxi City, his flesh carved, his bones picked clean until not a single scrap remained, did they stop.

Clang! Clang!

Zhao Gaoyi, leading the two hundred thousand troops, knelt before Xiao Yi in unison, each face bearing heartfelt worship and gratitude, "Thank you, Lord Xiao, for avenging the general!"

"Thank you, Lord Xiao!"

The two hundred thousand troops roared in unison.

They were thoroughly conquered by Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi raised his hand and said, "Rise, if the King of Zhenxi has a spirit in heaven, he would not wish to see you living in the past. From now on, you are all subjects of the Tianqing Kingdom!"

"Long live the Martial King of the Nation!"

"Long live the Tianqing Kingdom!"

Shouts erupted, earth-shattering, the roars seemingly shattering the clouds in the sky.

Xiao Yi said in a deep voice, "Zhang Baisheng, take charge of the capital's guard immediately." He paused, then continued to look at Zhao Gaoyi, "Zhao Gaoyi, I command you to lead the Zhenxi army, conquer all cities that have not yet been brought into Tianqing Kingdom territory, and show no mercy to any who resist!"

"Yes!"

"Your subordinate obeys the order!"

The troops split into two forces, with Zhao Gaoyi and Zhang Baisheng leading them away separately.

Xiao Yi then led the remaining fifty thousand Imperial Guards into the royal palace; this conquest of the Tianlan Kingdom was definitively a colossal victory.

After the battle, naturally, came the collection of the spoils of war.

In the cities conquered in the past, Xiao Yi advocated a non-disturbance policy and did not loot any treasure. But this was the royal palace, once the dwelling place of the Tianlan royal family, gathering the greatest wealth and treasures of the Tianlan Kingdom. At Xiao Yi's command, Zheng Le led the men to enter the palace to start collecting the spoils.

As well as to purge the remnants within the palace.

As for the royal orphans hiding in the palace, they were to be captured alive if they surrendered, but killed immediately if they resisted.

For a time.

Smoke of conflict rose within the palace.

Before long...

Inside the Golden Throne Hall.

Zheng Le, escorting a plump, graceful and luxurious woman, came before Xiao Yi and respectfully said, "Your Highness, this is the queen of the Tianlan Kingdom."

"Oh?"

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows, looking at the beauty kneeling before him.

The queen of the Tianlan Kingdom indeed possessed bewitching beauty, every movement radiating a dignified and regal air. Her eyes, seemingly electrifying, looked at Xiao Yi and she respectfully said, "I have seen Lord Xiao!"

Truly seductive in every aspect.

Even Zheng Le beside her couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

However...

Xiao Yi's face remained expressionless as he said indifferently, "Put away your seductive act; it's useless against me!"

"Uh..."

The queen's face stiffened, showing a tinge of embarrassment.

Xiao Yi spoke indifferently, "Where is the royal treasury?"

"I do not know..." the queen's eyes flickered as she spoke.

Xiao Yi uttered a sound of acknowledgment, then waved his hand towards Zheng Le, "Take her away and behead her!"

"Yes!"

Zheng Le responded solemnly.

The queen's face suddenly changed, and she quickly said, "Wait, Lord Xiao... I have just remembered. There is a secret chamber within the King's chambers; perhaps he may have hidden treasures there."

"Lead the way!"

Xiao Yi said indifferently.

The Queen no longer dared to conceal anything, leading Xiao Yi and Zheng Le to Xu Zhengnan's bedchamber, where she opened the entrance to the secret chamber beneath the bed.

Xiao Yi glanced at the Queen, "Take her down and guard her well!"

Zheng Le immediately escorted the resentful-looking Queen away.

Xiao Yi then entered the secret chamber.

The secret chamber was underground.

It was built very large, with lamps made of mermaid oil on both sides of the passage that could burn for a thousand years in adequate air. Walking through the long narrow passage, Xiao Yi reached the chamber, which was sealed by a bronze door. Xiao Yi took out his Fire Qilin Sword and slashed the bronze door open.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Inside the secret chamber, there was a dazzle of jewels and gold.

There was over ten billion in silver alone here, not to mention the many rare treasures and ancient paintings and calligraphy.

The total value was definitely close to a hundred billion Silver Taels!

Hiss hiss!

Little Lin popped out from Xiao Yi's arms, eyes shining, "Boss, there are so many treasures here!"

Xiao Yi nodded, "Little Lin, see if there are any heavenly treasures here."

He was now at the peak of the Golden Core Realm, just a step away from the Tao Tribulation Realm.

With sufficient vital energy accumulation and bodily refinement, he had reached the standard for breaking through to the Tao Tribulation Realm; only his understanding of the forces of nature was a hair's breadth shy. If he could find some treasures that enhanced the perception of natural forces, like the legendary Azure Dragon Wood, Windstorm Stone, Diamond Rock, and other heavenly treasures, he could increase his comprehension of the forces of nature and step into the Calamity Realm.

Little Lin flicked its tongue, searching through the pile of treasures.

A moment later.

Little Lin emerged from amongst the treasures and shook its head at Xiao Yi, "Boss, I couldn't find any heavenly treasures, but, I did find an interesting place!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Yi was surprised, "What place?"

Little Lin was a variant beast, and even it didn't know what species it belonged to, but it had an unparalleled sense for treasures.

If Little Lin called it an interesting place, it was definitely out of the ordinary.

Little Lin led Xiao Yi through the treasures to a corner where there were several large chests full of Silver Taels. Xiao Yi pushed them aside and found a hidden entrance. Little Lin pointed its tail at the entrance, "Boss, I smell a strange scent coming from here!"

"Stand back, I'll blast this entrance open!" Xiao Yi said, taking a deep breath and throwing a punch.

Boom!

The whole secret chamber shook violently, with countless treasures falling from the shelves, littering the ground with jewels.

But the entrance didn't budge.

"This..."

Xiao Yi's pupils slightly constricted.

With his current cultivation and combat power, one punch could directly shatter a small mountain.

Yet this entrance remained immovable?

"I don't believe this..."

Xiao Yi took out his Fire Qilin Sword and only after a dozen continuous strikes did he manage to bust the entrance open. And, as the entrance broke apart, there seemed to be an ancient roar coming from below.

Ao!

This roar was earth-shaking.
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Fierce wind gushed out violently, almost flipping over both Xiao Yi and Little Lin.

The two looked at each other, "What on earth is this place?"

Only after the wild wind from the entrance had ceased did they quietly approach it; the elemental energy of heaven and earth filling the air was several times denser than the outside.

An existence from the legends suddenly flashed across Xiao Yi's mind and he subconsciously swallowed, "Could it be? Is my luck that good? Did I really encounter that legendary place?"