Soul Emperor Martial God

"A hundredfold difference?" Xiao Yi exclaimed.

"What else did you think?" Deacon Youu said irritably.

"The Holy Artifact is only worthy of a Saint Realm expert and can only unleash its true power with the strongest treasures."

"The gap between each level is as vast as the Cloud Abyss."

"Don't tell the old man you didn't know these things."

"Ugh." Xiao Yi's face showed slight embarrassment.

Seeing Xiao Yi's embarrassed expression, Deacon Youu knew Xiao Yi was indeed unaware.

"I really don't know what luck you've encountered, to somehow obtain such a treasure." Deacon Youu shook his head helplessly.

"But I haven't felt that my sword has such a large gap compared to a low-grade Holy Device." Xiao Yi showed a puzzled look.

The Cold Flame Sword is indeed powerful.

But to say it's a hundred times stronger than a low-grade Holy Device, Xiao Yi didn't think so.

"That's because you simply can't truly harness a mid-grade Holy Artifact." Deacon Youu explained.

"Not to mention mid-grade Holy Artifacts, even a low-grade Holy Device, with your mere Heavenly Extreme Fourth Layer cultivation, you cannot completely unleash its true power."

"Then what about mid-grade Holy Artifacts?" Xiao Yi asked.

"At what level can one fully harness them?"

"That's hard to say." Deacon Youu shook his head.

"The gaps between Holy Artifacts are too large; even among the same grade of Holy Artifacts, there are many disparities."

"Take low-grade Holy Devices; even among them, there can be differences of several times or more."

"If it's a common low-grade Holy Device, the Saint Realm level can fully harness it."

"If it's an extremely strong low-grade Holy Device, like some rare sword Holy Devices, one must at least have early-stage Saint King Realm cultivation to truly harness them."

Deacon Youu carefully explained.

"Considering my cultivation and strength, I can fully harness an ordinary mid-grade Holy Artifact."

"But if it's something like the Sky-reaching Jade, almost the strongest mid-grade Holy Artifact, at least someone with the Twelve Peak Elders' strength is required to truly unleash its power."

"As for that cold white sword earlier, I can't say for sure." Deacon Youu smiled bitterly, "That's why I say, carrying a mid-grade Holy Artifact, if you're outside, you must be extremely cautious."

Xiao Yi nodded and continued asking, "If mid-grade Holy Artifacts are so strong, then what about high-grade Holy Artifacts and top-grade Holy Artifacts?"

"Wouldn't possessing them make one invincible?"

"High-grade Holy Artifacts, top-grade Holy Artifacts?" Deacon Youu rolled his eyes.

"Those legendary treasures, do you dare to imagine?"

"Do you know why the Sky-reaching Jade is the supreme treasure of Sky-reaching Peak?"

"And do you understand how strong the foundation of our Heavenly Hidden Academy is as the first academy in the Central Region?"

"In terms of heritage, looking at the Central Region, perhaps only those ancient forces like the Ancient Eight Halls with countless years of inheritance can surpass us."

"But even so, within our Heavenly Hidden Academy, the strongest treasure is merely a high-grade Holy Artifact."

Deacon Youu paused and continued, "As for top-grade Holy Artifacts, hah."

"Let me put it like this, even in Ancient Times, only a handful have appeared."

"And only about ten people have truly been fortunate enough to own them."

"Each one was the most extraordinary Martial Arts Supreme in history."

"Hiss." Xiao Yi took a deep breath, "Top-grade Holy Artifacts are so rare?"

"Rare?" Deacon Youu asked back.

"Such treasures can no longer be crafted by human hands."

"They often require the power of Heaven and Earth, with extremely low chances of coming into existence."

"Enough." Deacon Youu suddenly shook his head, "Such levels are things I don't even understand fully, so I won't explain further to you."

"You're joking, senior." Xiao Yi cupped his hands, "Anyway, this junior thanks the senior for the guidance."

Deacon Youu waved his hand, "It's not really guidance."

"After all, you've given up your identity as a Heavenly Hidden Academy disciple."

"Now, I'm just a martial arts elder giving you some advice."

"Thank you, senior." Xiao Yi nodded, cupping his hands again, "This junior bids farewell."

With that, Xiao Yi's figure flickered and gracefully departed.

"Sigh." At the original place, Deacon Youu let out a heavy sigh.

"Such a Heavenly Talent, what a pity."

Throughout, he didn't say a word to retain him.

As he mentioned earlier, the Heavenly Hidden Academy would never force any disciple to stay.

Heavenly Hidden Academy's elders only provide guidance to disciples; the choice of path is always in the disciples' own hands.

This sigh, who knows if it's regretting the loss of a talented Heavenly Talent from Heavenly Hidden Academy, or pitying Xiao Yi losing the opportunity to cultivate in Heavenly Hidden Academy.

...

In the distance, Xiao Yi flew controlling the air, his brows furrowed tightly.

He realized his estimate of mid-grade Holy Artifacts was far too low.

Not mentioning high-grade Holy Artifacts or legendary top-grade Holy Artifacts.

Just mid-grade Holy Artifacts, if he were to reveal them in the future, would still require extreme caution.

Woosh... Arriving at the edge of Heavenly Hidden Mountain, he slightly paused his steps.

Here, he was already far away from the academy's gate; ahead was the Xuan Lock Chain.

He stopped because some people's speed was too slow.

Woosh... Woosh... Woosh...

Behind him, several auras broke the sky approaching.

Xiao Yi smiled faintly, the coldness on his face instantly fading.

When the sky-breaking sounds faded, several figures appeared behind him.

They were Fang Shushu, Zhang Nanfeng, Lih Fengxing, and others.

He knew they would come.

"Xiao Yi," everyone called out urgently at once.

Xiao Yi turned his head, smiling at them, "No need to persuade me; my mind is made up."

"Why?" Fang Shushu furrowed his brows tightly.

He didn't persuade but seriously looked at Xiao Yi.

Zhang Nanfeng, Lih Fengxing, Cheng Suyan, and Chu Rou did not speak but also looked earnestly at Xiao Yi.

"There are things I don't wish to accept." Xiao Yi shook his head, speaking lightly.

"Senior Brother Xiao Yi," Zhang Nanfeng said in a deep voice, "Actually, it's just a month's time, maybe you can wait."

"When Master exits, I will make sure to explain for you."

"Elder Tongtian and Sky-reaching Peak Steward are intentionally provoking you to leave, purposely trying to take back the Sky-reaching Jade."

"I know." Xiao Yi nodded.

"I never cared about the Sky-reaching Jade."

"I don't care about a month's time either."

"Then why..." Zhang Nanfeng asked puzzled.

"I've said, there are things I don't wish to accept." Xiao Yi chuckled lightly.

"It's not that I can't endure a little grievance, just that some things are unnecessary and impossible."

"I don't understand." Zhang Nanfeng furrowed his brow, shaking his head.

"No need to understand." Xiao Yi smiled faintly, "I didn't plan to explain in detail."

"I'm waiting for you all, just to say goodbye."

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Second update.