Soul Emperor Martial God

Central Region, Xiao Yi has already left the Heavenly Hidden Academy, heading towards an unknown future.

However, he is not lost; on the contrary, a hint of confidence appears at the corners of his mouth, and his face shows a proud expression.

...

At the same time, far away in the Eastern Domain.

Within the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, amidst the bamboo forest, a proud aura that seems to challenge the heavens and earth suddenly bursts forth.

In the distance, two fierce figures rapidly leap forward.

The two elders widen their eyes, staring intently in the direction where the aura erupted.

When they finally arrive above the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

The erupting aura vanishes in an instant.

Yet both of them understand clearly what just transpired.

"How... how is it possible..." The Flame Martial Palace Master is full of disbelief.

"That girl, she really achieved it." The Divine Martial King unconsciously swallows a mouthful of saliva.

At that moment, within the bamboo forest of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, a figure in white clothes rises to the sky.

The icy Sword Intent instantly pressures these two strongest seniors of the Eastern Domain.

"You two old fellows, today I'll properly settle this account with you."

Beneath the flowing white clothes is a stunning face with skin as fair as snow.

A slender, pale hand flicks, and a sky full of ice and snow descends.

In an instant, the two are frozen into ice balls.

When the ice and snow dissipate, both of them are covered in Cold Frost, looking extremely embarrassed.

The Divine Martial King and the Flame Martial Palace Master's gray beards are frozen into a mess, like weeds.

"Girl, there's no need for this, right?" The two hurriedly tidy up their weed-like gray beards, looking at the woman in front of them in annoyance.

The woman in front is the Sky-splitting Sword Maiden.

"Hmph." The woman snorts coldly, "Have you forgotten the matter of destroying my bamboo pavilion that day?"

The Divine Martial King immediately glares at her, "That pavilion was destroyed by you, how could you blame it on us?"

The Flame Martial Palace Master rolls his eyes, "That time the Divine Martial King was concerned with that kid Xiao Yi, so he competed with you. Furthermore, the pavilion was indeed destroyed by the Sword Qi in your fit of rage."

"It has nothing to do with us..."

"Hmm?" The woman looks coldly at the two, the threat in her eyes unspoken.

"Alright, alright." The Flame Martial Palace Master quickly waves his hand, "It was our fault, we'll compensate you another day."

"Now, tell us what's going on first."

"Compensate me?" The woman sneers, "That pavilion was built brick by brick, stone by stone, by me personally."

"Every wood and table was personally drawn and arranged by me."

"I built it with painstaking effort, exerting myself, how can you compensate?"

"You you you... you're talking nonsense." The Divine Martial King is so angry he blows his beard and glares, "That pavilion was just an ordinary..."

The Divine Martial King hasn't finished speaking when the Flame Martial Palace Master waves his hand, "Forget it."

With that, the Flame Martial Palace Master looks helplessly at the woman, "Speak, what do you want, I'm mentally prepared."

The Divine Martial King immediately reacts, giving a wry smile, "If you want to extort us, just say it."

"Heh, that's more like it." The woman smiles triumphantly.

"Just be prepared, as for compensation, in a few days, I'll fetch something from your treasure vaults."

"Now, you may leave."

With that, the woman's figure flashes back into the bamboo forest.

Within the bamboo forest, the pavilion still stands.

"Bingxue, serve the best tea." The woman joyfully instructs.

"Yes." Bai Bingxue hurriedly prepares the tea.

In front of the table, the woman sits lazily.

The Divine Martial King and the Flame Martial Palace Master stare straight at her, "We're asking if you've broken through?"

"Earlier, that terrifying aura was something the two of us couldn't withstand even when joining forces."

"Yes." The woman nods with a smile, "I have broken through... to the Heavenly Extreme Realm."

"Truly?" The two are overjoyed, but the next second they are filled with doubt.

"In the Eastern Domain, the last wisp of Heaven and Earth Martial Arts power is clearly missing."

"If you broke through, it would violate the Heaven and Earth Rules, how did you do it?"

"How did I do it?" The woman asks back.

"I want to ask why you ask this?"

"Isn't it a given?" The two furrow their brows.

The woman shakes her head, laughing softly, "I used to think so as well."

"But I don't know when, I let go of all concerns, no longer worrying about the sect, shutting myself to practice."

"Yes, I secluded myself, with the same confidence and carefree spirit as when I first entered the Extreme Realm, wandering the Eastern Domain."

"A few days ago, I suddenly realized."

"The last wisp of Heaven and Earth Martial Arts in the Eastern Domain is indeed missing, making it just one step short of complete."

"But in fact, the Heaven and Earth Martial Arts have always existed."

"They won't cease to exist because this is the Eastern Domain, nor suddenly appear because it's some place."

"In short, Heaven and Earth Martial Arts have always been present."

"Perhaps not under this sky, but they truly exist."

"Do you understand what I mean?" the woman suddenly asked.

"No," the two shook their heads.

The woman shook her head, proudly saying, "In short, I can only tell you."

"The Ice Sword Dao is my own martial path."

"It has always been cultivated by myself, perfected by myself."

"Then why do I need to comprehend this Heaven and Earth's martial path?"

"Since this sky is missing a thread, I shall create it myself."

"Create my own final thread of Ice Sword Dao."

"Create martial arts?" The two took a deep breath, "Wouldn't that violate the Heaven and Earth Rules even more?"

"No." The woman shook her head, "I said, Heaven and Earth Martial Arts have always existed."

"However, this final thread of martial arts can be sensed in the Central Region, but in the Eastern Domain, it's missing and thus cannot be sensed."

"I..."

"Forget it," the two waved their hands, "We haven't reached that realm, just leave it as misunderstanding."

"The important thing is that you've now broken through to the Heavenly Extreme Realm."

"Perhaps you can venture to the Central Region now."

"I know." The woman nodded, smiling, "I released my aura deliberately to draw you two here for this matter."

"In actuality, I broke through several days ago and have been through a space turbulence."

"Once I stabilize my cultivation, taking you two through the turbulence shouldn't be a problem."

Saying this, the woman slowly stood up and gave a deep bow to the two.

"Previously, even though I was unruly, you still tolerated me and went along with me; henceforth, I will take care of you."

The woman spoke very earnestly.

The Divine Martial King and Flame Martial Palace Master exchanged glances and smiled knowingly, "This girl."

"However, no need, we aren't going to the Central Region." The two waved their hands.

"Why?" The woman furrowed her brow, "But that's your dream."

"Moreover, once you reach the Central Region and break through Heavenly Extreme, you can extend your lifespan."

"To be precise, that was our youthful dream," the two laughed, "As for lifespan, we can last a century without issue, not caring for that."

"Besides, these old bones of ours can't endure that kind of havoc."

"Rather than bringing us along, why not take the hope of our Eastern Domain over?"

The woman contemplated for a moment, nodded her head, "Fine, I will heed your counsel this time."

"But who to take?"

The Flame Martial Palace Master chuckled, taking out a dossier, "Recently, our Flame Martial Main Hall happened to gather intelligence on the most outstanding Heavenly Talents of today."

The woman took the dossier and glanced at it, "Lin Jin, Tie Niu, Liu Yanran... and the genius alchemist from the Su Family..."

"Yes, I know these Heavenly Talents, quite impressive indeed."

"However, with so many people, by myself it's perhaps..."

"No worries," Flame Martial Palace Master smiled, "A few days ago, I went through ancient texts in the hall and found some ancient relic treasures."

"Turns out, above Top-grade Elemental Artifacts, there's even stronger treasures."

"There's one item that can assist you."

"What is it?" the woman asked.

"It's a Sub-Saint Artifact," Flame Martial Palace Master responded, "However, it's somewhat damaged, so I need time to repair."

"How long do you need to stabilize your cultivation?" Divine Martial King asked the woman.

"As fast as a year," the woman replied.

"And you, how long to repair?" Divine Martial King looked at the Flame Martial Palace Master.

"At the slowest... most years," Flame Martial Palace Master replied.

"That's quite good." Divine Martial King expressed joy, "Just right to give those Heavenly Talents some preparation time."

"Wonder how that boy is doing now?" Flame Martial Palace Master suddenly uttered.

"Xiao Yi?" Divine Martial King furrowed his brow.

"My successor, I'm naturally confident in him."

"But your Purple Flame lad, perhaps not so."

"Humph." Flame Martial Palace Master glared at him, feigning anger, yet his heart was amused.

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Fourth post. (Supplement)

Indeed, busy with things, rushed through the entire day in an exhausted state to finish up.

Although slightly late, at least it's completed, apologies.