Soul Emperor Martial God

After a while, Xiao Yi stopped his pondering.

He put away the Universe Ring and the remaining mid-grade Spirit Stones.

He could only stop his cultivation; the secret technique could only be cultivated to the current level.

In terms of strength, originally, the appearance of Ice Mountain Fire Sea, coupled with some enhancements, meant that the strength he could gain from his sword dao actually surpassed Star Illusion Swordsmanship.

But now that Ice Mountain Fire Sea has disappeared, it turns out that Star Illusion Swordsmanship can provide him with even greater strength.

Each time Ice Mountain Fire Sea disappeared, although he broke through a great realm and his cultivation improved, his strength instead dropped by a level.

Xiao Yi had long anticipated this.

But he was not worried.

Now, having reached the Saint Realm Third Layer in cultivation, his Ice Pattern level is also at the Saint Realm Third Layer, combined with Star Illusion Swordsmanship, he can definitely go anywhere in the Four-direction Domain.

The only way to continue enhancing his strength is to repair the Star Illusion Gloves.

The Star Illusion Gloves were originally mid-grade Holy Artifacts, but became damaged through countless ages and changes of hands.

Star Illusion Swordsmanship, although a sword dao, is ultimately Senior Xinghuan's own martial arts.

And the Star Illusion Gloves are Senior Xinghuan's weapon.

Therefore, in simply controlling the starlight power and wielding Star Illusion Swordsmanship, the Star Illusion Gloves are far superior to the Cold Flame Sword.

Of course, the premise is to thoroughly repair the Star Illusion Gloves.

This is not a big problem, it just needs to be repaired with starlight by utilizing the power of starlight.

Now that I have stepped into the Saint Realm, with stronger cultivation, I can control even more starlight.

Fully repairing it should not be difficult, it would just take some considerable time.

But Xiao Yi doesn't plan to linger in the seclusion room any longer.

The journey to the Four-direction Domain is long.

There will be plenty of time on the road to slowly repair it.

After preparing everything, Xiao Yi put away the Universe Ring and turned to leave the seclusion room.

Just outside the seclusion room, it was early morning, and the sun had just risen.

"Phew." Xiao Yi took a deep breath.

Within the Black Cloud Academy, although quiet, one must admit this environment is even better suited for martial artists' cultivation.

Walking slowly along the road, the tranquility is soothing.

When Xiao Yi first came to Black Cloud Academy, he only felt it was too silent, almost eerie.

But now looking again, this tranquility actually brings peace.

Especially those dark buildings, initially eye-catching; with time, one can truly feel the depth and stability within.

Inside these dark buildings reside those seniors who are constantly in seclusion.

And it is these seniors that provide confidence to the academic disciples walking outside.

Xiao Yi shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and turned to leave through the academy's gate.

Before seclusion, he had taken on numerous academic tasks, which now only need fulfilling in the Four-direction Domain.

"Senior Brother Xiao Yi." At the academy's gate, Junior Brother Zifeng called out joyfully.

"Heading out for training?"

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

"Well…" Junior Brother Zifeng scratched his head, saying, "Senior Brother Xiao Yi, next time you return, if there's an opportunity, could I accompany you for training?"

"I would also like to fight alongside Senior Brother Xiao Yi, like Senior Brother Qing Lin." Junior Brother Zifeng said with a smile, thinking Senior Brother Xiao Yi would surely reply 'if there's a chance, absolutely' like before.

However, Xiao Yi shook his head, "No."

"I prefer a solitary journey, if you're looking for companionship, you could find Qing Lin."

"Why?" Junior Brother Zifeng asked, frowning, full of disappointment.

Xiao Yi chuckled, "Because following me often comes with great danger."

"But if you follow Qing Lin, your training journey will certainly not be boring, on the contrary, it will be very interesting; he's quite the chatterbox."

"Uh…" Junior Brother Zifeng wanted to say more.

But Xiao Yi had already gone far.

As Xiao Yi said, he still prefers traveling alone.

Previously, when he was with Qing Lin, even with Qing Lin's cultivation and monstrous prowess, it was often a brush with death, let alone ordinary disciples.

Xiao Yi had already departed, leaving Junior Brother Zifeng's face filled with disappointment.

Suddenly, a silhouette appeared beside him out of thin air.

"Zifeng, why the long face?" The Deputy Dean asked with a frown.

Appearing out of nowhere was indeed the Deputy Dean.

"I say, what's with your timid appearance? You, the top monster of the Sword Domain."

"Well, never mind that, come help me fix some weapons." The Deputy Dean said with a smile.

Junior Brother Zifeng pursed his lips, "These days, I've almost repaired all the damaged Primordial Artifacts, Sub-Saint Artifacts, and some Holy Artifacts in the Academic Treasure Vault."

"Deputy Dean, my father sent me here to cultivate martial arts…"

"Got it." The Deputy Dean waved a hand with a mischievous grin, "Once you fix this last one, I'll let you go out for training, how about it?"

"Really?" Junior Brother Zifeng's eyes lit up.

"Of course." The Deputy Dean stroked his graying beard with a serious look, "I always keep my word, why would I deceive a youngster like you?"

"Thank you, Deputy Dean." Junior Brother Zifeng beamed, glanced at the departing Xiao Yi's silhouette in the distance, and turned to leave with the Deputy Dean.

...

Elsewhere, after leaving Black Cloud Academy, Xiao Yi headed straight to the Asura Hall Branch Hall in Black Cloud City.

Upon arriving at the Asura Hall Branch Hall, the same middle-aged man quickly emerged, looking full of urgency.

"Sub Hall Master Xiao Yi, you're finally here."

"What happened?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

"It's about the two urgent messages." The middle-aged man said eagerly, "Last time, after receiving the branch's message, I went to notify you as usual."

"I thought it was just a routine message; upon detailed examination after returning, I realized it was urgent."

"I went to Black Cloud Academy to find you, but you were in seclusion, I couldn't notify you."

"Urgent message?" Xiao Yi frowned.

"Deacon Xiao Yi, see for yourself." The middle-aged man quickly took out two scrolls and handed them to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi took them and walked aside to read.

One was sent from the Scarlet Moon City branch, regarding the last battle, asking Xiao Yi to visit Scarlet Moon City.

The other was sent from Green Light City, indeed from Senior Lei.

Only the recipient can read the contents of the communication scrolls.

So, the middle-aged deacon knew nothing inside, last time he was just notifying Xiao Yi as routine.

Xiao Yi opened the scroll.

With a thud, the sound of a spiritual barrier shattering could be heard.

Wrapped within the spiritual energy, an item fell down.

Xiao Yi caught it, glanced at it, it was a jade pendant.

Xiao Yi temporarily ignored the jade pendant and looked at the scroll's content.

There was just a brief message, but Xiao Yi's expression changed.

Written on the scroll was 'Cang Yue has left, escape quickly'.

Xiao Yi looked back at the jade pendant, sensed it, within were a series of images carried by primordial power.

The images depicted Cang Yue wreaking havoc at the Asura Hall Branch in Green Light City, then leaving in a rage.

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Fourth Update. (Supplement)