Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Shanhe Martial Arts Academy.

Located in the bustling East City, this estate originally belonged to the Nangong Family, which was used to support Chen Shuiwen in establishing the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy to counter the Xiaoshanhe Institute.

The Nangong and Beitang Families bought up more than a dozen other courtyards in the vicinity.

It is said.

That just the land in the area where the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy is situated cost a total of 500 billion Silver Taels.

That's real, genuine silver.

"This Shanhe Martial Arts Academy really is luxurious!"

"How could it not be luxurious? I heard that they even invited a seven-star Formation Master from the Tianjian Sect to set up a Spirit Gathering Array. The vitality of heaven and earth inside the academy is five times that of the outside, which has significantly boosted the heaven and earth vitality throughout the entire imperial capital!"

"This is way more generous than the Xiaoshanhe Institute!"

"Isn't that the truth? That's why almost all the participants from the previous Talent Battle have rushed over here!"

"The people from Xiaoshanhe Institute must be crying. They went through so much trouble to hold a Talent Battle, only for no one to show up..."

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered outside the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, clogging up Xuanwu Avenue so tight that not even water could flow through. Among the crowd, members of the Nangong and Beitang Families occasionally moved through, distributing Silver Taels.

Anyone willing to come to the opening ceremony of the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy would receive ten Silver Taels.

This gimmick really attracted quite a crowd.

Inside the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy.

Chen Shuiwen's face was alight with excitement as he watched the sea of people outside and smiled at Nangong Shengtian beside him, "Ancestor Nangong, you truly are wise and resourceful! You've managed to make the Xiaoshanhe Institute's doors beg for visitors, by spending just a few million Silver Taels!"

"Don't underestimate these ten Silver Taels. People are greedy, and nobody wants to miss out on a pie falling from the sky," Nangong Shengtian said calmly.

Beitang Feng also laughed scornfully, "To think that Xiao Yi, a boy whose whiskers haven't even fully grown, would dare to compete with us? He's simply a moth flying into the flame!"

Sun Zhengyi stood by with a flattering look on his face, "Chancellor, honored ancestors, the time is almost upon us. We should head to the front and host the opening ceremony!"

"Hmm!"

Nangong Sheng nodded his head and made a welcoming gesture to Chen, smiling, "Chancellor Chen, you are today's star. Please, after you!"

"Thank you, Ancestor Nangong. Then I won't be courteous!"

Chen Shuiwen laughed heartily with a ruddy complexion, striding forward with the vigor of a dragon and the step of a tiger.

Vital energy radiated wildly from his body, already showing signs of leaking out.

The Sword Inquiry Taoist watched his receding figure and murmured, "He is truly worthy of that person's favor; in just a few days, Chen Shuiwen has made such great progress. With his condition, he can already step into the Dharma Manifestation Realm. I suspect he's been purposely suppressing it until today to make a breakthrough!"

"That person has controlled Xue Yilou for many years, and his power is certainly not inferior to yours or mine," Yun Ruowang said indifferently.

Nangong Sheng smiled, "Now that he stands with us, the stronger his power, the better for us." He paused, narrowed his eyes, and shook his head with a sigh, "It's a pity, though, that we won't be able to see Xiao Yi's expression when he sees all this!"

"In another two or three days, Xue Mantian will probably be able to bring his head back, right?"

As everyone talked.

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Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of resonant bell tolls suddenly rang out, quieting the noise from the hundreds of thousands of onlookers on Xuanwu Avenue, as they all turned to look toward the huge vermillion gate of the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy.

Above the gate, a bright red sash concealed the plaque.

At the time of the opening ceremony.

Chen Shuiwen himself would uncover the red cloth, and at that moment, the red gates thundered and slowly swung open.

"They're coming out!"

"Is that Chen Shuiwen, the headmaster of the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy?"

"Look behind him; isn't that Ancestor Nangong Shengtian from the Nangong Family? And Beitang Feng from the Beitang Family..."

"Those two are Yun Ruowang, the Deputy Sect Master of Three Seas Mountain, and the Sword Inquiry Taoist, the Deputy Master of Wendao Villa!"

"It seems the rumors are true; the forces behind the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy are much stronger than those behind the Xiaoshanhe Institute. Besides, inside the academy, there is even a Heaven and Earth Vitality Gathering Array that boosts vitality by five times. Why bother with the Xiaoshanhe Institute?"

For a moment,

The crowd was abuzz with excitement.

"Ahem!"

Chen Shuiwen cleared his throat, and his voice spread among the people, proclaiming loudly, "Today is the grand opening of our Shanhe Court. First and foremost, I thank you all for coming to witness the event..."

A series of tedious ramblings.

"As everyone knows, I, Chen Shuiwen, was once the Deputy Headmaster of the Xiaoshanhe Institute; however, due to the machinations of some petty individuals, I was forced to leave. After my departure, all instructors and over sixty percent of the disciples from the Xiaoshanhe Institute chose to leave with me. To avoid disappointing them, I began preparations for this Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

Chen Shuiwen's voice grew heavier as he continued, "Your presence here today proves that you trust me, Chen Shuiwen. I assure you that by joining the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, you will be provided with cultivation resources worth one hundred thousand Silver Taels. Those who are exceptionally talented may even have the chance to become disciples of masters in the Tao Tribulation Realm and Dharma Manifestation Realm, gaining access to even more cultivation resources. Ancestor Nangong and the others can vouch for this!"

Ancestor Nangong Shengtian nodded and said, "My Nangong Family will fully support Headmaster Chen's Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

Beitang Feng added, "My Beitang Family will fully support Headmaster Chen!"

Yun Ruowang declared, "Three Seas Mountain will send ten Tao Tribulation Realm cultivators and one Dharma Manifestation Realm cultivator to take residence at the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!"

"Wendao Villa has decided to send ten cultivators in the Tao Tribulation Realm and one in the Dharma Manifestation Realm to reside in the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy!" The Sword Inquiry Taoist, his gaze sharp as a blade, swept over the crowd and said indifferently.

Boom!

An ecstatic cheer suddenly erupted among the crowd.

With just Wendao Villa and Three Seas Mountain, they were supporting the academy with twenty Tao Tribulation Realm and two Dharma Manifestation Realm masters.

Additionally, the Nangong and Beitang Families were providing pill and medicinal herb resources.

The teaching faculty and the resources of the Shanhe Martial Arts Academy far exceeded those of the Xiaoshanhe Institute.

"I heard that the strongest in the Xiaoshanhe Institute is only at the peak of the Tao Tribulation Realm, and they don't even have a Dharma Manifestation Realm cultivator!"

"The entire Xiaoshanhe Institute has less than ten people in the Tao Tribulation Realm. How can they even compare?"

"I was thinking of having my son attend the genius battle at Xiaoshanhe Institute, but now it seems there's no need to choose. The Shanhe Martial Arts Academy is obviously the right choice..."

Hearing the discussions among the crowd, the smile on Chen Shuiwen's face became even brighter.

"Ladies and gentlemen..."

Chen Shuiwen, his face aglow with joy, continued to speak, "I would like to express my gratitude here to the Nangong and Beitang Families, Three Seas Mountain, and Wendao Villa for their generous support. At the same time, today, at the grand opening of my Shanhe Martial Arts Academy, I, Chen Shuiwen, have another piece of great news to announce!"

"Great news?"

"What on earth could it be?"

The crowd looked puzzled.

The corners of Chen Shuiwen's mouth turned up slightly, and a terrifying aura suddenly surged to the heavens from him.

His cultivation was climbing rapidly.

He had reached the pinnacle of the Tao Tribulation Realm Peak, and at the same time, a black cloud began to gather above him. The wind and clouds churned, lightning tumbled, and with a loud laugh, Chen Shuiwen rose slowly into the air, "Today, I, Chen Shuiwen, will step into the Dharma Manifestation Realm. I invite you all to bear witness!"

"Damn, is Headmaster Chen about to break through to the Dharma Manifestation Realm?"

"Doesn't that mean Shanhe Martial Arts Academy will have three great Dharma Manifestation Realm masters presiding over it?"

Just as everyone was expressing their amazement and Chen Shuiwen was wearing a look of pride, at that moment, a mocking voice came from the void: "Are we here to witness your failed tribulation?"