Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 502: Eradicate Completely

"Granted!"

Emperor Qian's eyes sparkled with astute radiance. After pondering for a moment, he calmly consented.

Yang Kun and the others showed expressions of wild joy.

In their eyes, it was impossible for Xiao Yi to eliminate the fearsome God Devouring Ant army by his strength alone. Furthermore, with the possession of the military command token and the marshal's seal, the challenges Xiao Yi would face on this journey were not limited to the God Devouring Ants alone.

Yang Kun, the Huihai Sword Master, Zhang Dekai, and the others exchanged glances, each discerning a meaningful, cold smirk in the others' eyes.

Emperor Qian, of course, was aware of everyone's thoughts, yet he took no action.

He did not try to stop them either.

An emperor is inherently solitary and lonely.

It's lonely at the top.

An emperor is destined to be impassive and not driven by emotions, never showing joy or anger.

He manipulates his ministers and all forces with a clap of his hands. As long as they do not betray the Great Qian Dynasty, even if they cause a huge mess under his rule, he would support them as long as it benefits his sovereign control, even going so far as to intensify the situation.

Yang Yuhuan relinquished the command.

This was far beyond Emperor Qian's expectations, catching him somewhat off guard.

But at the same time...

A weight that had been on the emperor's mind was finally lifted.

As long as the command was not in Yang Yuhuan's hands, no matter who the successor commanding the three armies was, Emperor Qian was confident he could keep them under total control. Xiao Yi, however, was an exception, given his audacity to tread an unorthodox path and lead thousands in a tribulation.

This very fact greatly displeased Emperor Qian.

Even to the point of dread!

Yet, with the current need for Xiao Yi's strength to deal with the God Devouring Ant army, Emperor Qian did not show anger on the spot. Instead, he subtly steered the situation, pitting Xiao Yi against Yang Kun. he was mediating the situation, exploiting all forces to their fullest.

This is the Emperor's Mind Art!

If Xiao Yi could indeed eliminate the God Devouring Ant army and win the military command token, appointing him as the commander of the three armies would not be unacceptable.

When the time comes, he only needs to weigh the options, send a confidant to take over key positions in the military, and he could completely marginalize Xiao Yi. Making it so that Xiao Yi has the marshal's seal but no one to command.

If Xiao Yi cannot complete the task,

then the emperor could naturally bring up past issues to severely punish Xiao Yi.

Killing several birds with one stone.

Why not do it?

Was Xiao Yi truly unaware of Emperor Qian's plan?

Obviously not!

Xiao Yi was very clear about the dirty dealings of the imperial family, but currently, his power was still insufficient to protect the Xiaoshanhe Institute. He needed to seek protection for the people of the institute, and clearly, Emperor Qian was the best option.

As long as he stayed out of trouble, Emperor Qian would surely protect them completely.

It was for this reason...

Knowing full well that Emperor Qian intended to sit back and watch the tigers fight, Xiao Yi still chose to accept the military command token.

Of course.

More importantly, Xiao Yi had absolute confidence that he could deal with the God Devouring Ant army.

Tap tap tap!

Emperor Qian tapped lightly on the armrest, asking, "Xiao Yi, when will you depart?"

Gazing at the ruins of Imperial Dragon Mountain, a golden figure stealthily slipped into his sleeve. Xiao Yi said in a deep voice, "I will depart at sunset!"

"I leave the matter of the God Devouring Ant army to you!"

Emperor Qian nodded, "When you're about to leave, have someone inform me!"

"Rest assured, Your Majesty!"

Xiao Yi smiled, watching as Emperor Qian's dragon throne ascended and gradually receded into the distance. Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed into slits. "Emperor? Imperial power? Laughable..."

His gaze turned to Yang Kun and Zhang Dekai and the others.

Yang Kun made a throat-slitting gesture towards him and said darkly, "Xiao Yi, just don't die at the hands of the God Devouring Ants. I'm still waiting for you to return!"

"Don't worry, I won't disappoint you!" Xiao Yi responded calmly.

""Hmph!"

Yang Kun snorted coldly and strode away with Zhang Dekai and the others.

For a moment,

in the vast ruins of Imperial Dragon Mountain, only Xiao Yi, Yang Ling, and a group of Xiaoshanhe Institute disciples remained.

Shadow Demon said in a deep voice, "Director, now that Xiaoshanhe Institute is destroyed and many disciples have fled amidst the heavenly tribulation, there are only about five thousand left. What should we do?"

Ye Heng clenched his fists, his eyes burning with rage, "Those ingrates, they actually ran away at the critical moment of the master's tribulation..."

"It's fine!"

Xiao Yi smiled, not taking to heart the departure of those individuals.

Those who leave me cannot be kept, even from yesterday's date.

If they are not united in heart, forcefully keeping them with oneself will ultimately not be beautiful.

Fu Yuan asked, "Director, where should we go from here?"

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, then said solemnly, "I will leave shortly to deal with the army of God Devouring Ants. Fu Yuan, Shadow Demon, you two take inventory of the remaining disciples. Those who wish to follow me, let them stay; those who wish to leave, do not force them to stay. When I return, we will go to Beast Emperor City!"

"Beast Emperor City?"

"Are we really going there?"

Shadow Demon and the others were puzzled.

Xiao Yi nodded and said with a smile, "If this place does not keep me, there will be another place that does. Beast Emperor City is a good choice!"

The disciples were wholeheartedly following Xiao Yi and naturally had no other thoughts, "Wherever the Director says to go, we will go!"

"We swear to follow to the death!"

The crowd voiced in unison.

Looking at the remaining five thousand or so people in front of him, each had gained quite a bit from the recent heavenly tribulation. Given time, they would become the backbone of Xiaoshanhe Institute.

While Xiao Yi was making arrangements for everyone,

Yang Kun, Zhang Dekai, and their party were also gathering together.

Apart from them, strong individuals from the Three Seas Mountain, Wendao Villa, True Martial Hall, and Kuangdao Sect were also among them. They gathered in silence, quietly looking towards Yang Kun.

After a while,

Yang Kun spoke up, "My friends, I assume none of you would like to see Xiao Yi attain the position of commander, right?"

Zhang Dekai and a host of civil and military officers remained silently.

A Seventh Layer Dharma Manifestation Realm warrior from Wendao Villa said solemnly, "Your Highness Yang Kun, whether Xiao Yi becomes the commander of the armies doesn't really affect our ten major sects, does it?"

"Yeah, that's a matter for your royal family, perhaps we should not get involved, right?" A strong figure from Three Seas Mountain also spoke up.

"Idiots!"

Yang Kun sneered coldly, his face stern as he slowly said, "You've seen Xiao Yi's strength, as well as his Xiaoshanhe Institute, undergoing such earth-shattering changes within a mere year. If given a few more years, especially if he becomes the commander of the armies with great authority in hand, how long do you think it will take for Xiaoshanhe Institute to surpass you?"

"..."

This point struck a soft spot in everyone's heart.

Just as Yang Kun had said,

this ancestor worship ceremony had brought too many shocks from Xiaoshanhe Institute.

Jin Feiyan with her unparalleled movement technique.

Ye Heng with the Battle War Holy Body.

Fu Yuan, a Seventh Layer Alchemist, Sixth-Layer Formation Master Li Youruo, Chen Ziyi, and others...

All of these individuals had emerged like bamboo shoots after rain, within the span of a year since Xiao Yi took over Xiaoshanhe Institute.

If Xiao Yi had a few more years,

leaving aside a few top sects like Tianjian Sect and Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, the other sects would inevitably be trampled underfoot by Xiaoshanhe Institute.

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Upon this thought,

everyone turned their eyes toward Yang Kun, "Your Highness Yang Kun, do you already have a strategy to deal with that lad?"

Yang Kun nodded, his eyes swirling with a cold light as he emphatically said, "Cut! The! Weeds! Remove! The! Roots!"