Soul Emperor Martial God

Xiao Yi's Blood Slaughter Sword in his hand gently quivered.

In mid-air, a vortex of Spiritual Energy suddenly appeared.

It was more than ten times larger than the vortex condensed by the Netherworld Sky Sword.

"High Grade... High Grade Spiritual Artifact," Guu Changkong had a moment when he couldn't believe his own eyes.

Not just him, even his Guu Family and the major clans of Baiwu City only possessed Low Grade Spiritual Artifacts.

Even with the help of the Sword Hall Elders and obtaining the Starlight Stone,

they merely had a Netherworld Sky Sword that could only compare with a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.

What a real High Grade Spiritual Artifact represented and how terrifying it was, he knew all too well.

That was something even a Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer Martial Artist would covet.

At that moment, Xiao Yi casually pointed with his sword.

"Guu Changkong, do you still remember the score from over a year ago?"

"Originally, you hadn't troubled me for so long that I almost forgot."

"Now, since you're so eager to settle the score, let's settle it properly."

No sooner had he finished speaking.

Xiao Yi swung his Blood Slaughter Sword with all his might.

"Mountain Shattering Slash," Xiao Yi coldly shouted.

"I..." Guu Changkong started, wanting to say something.

But seeing the Heavenly Shocking Sword Qi slash towards him, he immediately shut his mouth.

He also slashed out with a technique, Seven Evil Slash.

Seven dragons with deeper evilness and greater ferocity terrifyingly lunged out.

Heavenly Shocking Sword Qi collided with the seven dragons of evilness in an instant.

This was no longer a fight between Xiao Yi and Guu Changkong.

But rather a clash between the Blood Slaughter Sword and the Netherworld Sky Sword.

It was also a struggle between Mountain Shattering Slash and Seven Evil Slash.

Whether it was the Sword Qi or the seven dragons of evilness.

Their power source was all the vortex of Spiritual Energy in mid-air.

'Boom', a thunderous explosion rang out.

A rampaging force instantly spread throughout the entire Martial Arts Arena.

A burst of blinding light made it impossible to open one's eyes.

Several seconds later.

A beam of Sword Qi shot out from the light and then directly struck the Spiritual Barrier laid down by the Great Elder.

The Spiritual Barrier trembled.

Once the light subsided.

The spectating Disciples could finally see the situation in front of them.

The seven evilness dragons had long been shredded by the Sword Qi, no longer existing.

The vast Martial Arts Arena, its ground fractured, almost completely destroyed.

Guu Changkong lay amongst the rubble, bloodied, his life and death unknown.

Only the constantly trembling ripples on the Spiritual Barrier attested to the power of that Sword Qi.

Outside the barrier, the spectating Disciples were frightened.

Afraid that the barrier would be destroyed and the Sword Qi would fly towards them.

After a long while, as the Sword Qi dissipated and the Spiritual Barrier was still unbroken, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Clearly, the clash between the Blood Slaughter Sword and the Netherworld Sky Sword ended with the effortless victory of the Blood Slaughter Sword.

Xiao Yi was well aware that his Sword Qi could not break through the Great Elder's Spiritual Barrier.

Nor would it harm the Disciples outside the barrier.

At this point, Xiao Yi held his sword and walked calmly toward Guu Changkong in the pile of rubble.

That eerie, blood-colored Sword Light reflected on his face,

made him look both devilishly handsome and mesmerizingly attractive, impossible to look away from.

From the sidelines, a group of Disciples watched in horror, as if they couldn't believe the outcome.

"He's lost, Sword Hall Chief Guu Changkong has been utterly defeated."

"An Outer Sect Disciple has actually defeated the Inner Hall Chief, this is the first time such a thing has happened in the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

On the other side, Lin Jin and his group shared a knowing smile.

"I knew it, this guy Xiao Yi wouldn't let us down," Lin Jin said with a laugh.

"We needlessly worried over nothing, this guy," Qin Feiyang rarely laughed seriously.

"Is this Xiao Yi's true strength?" Liu Yanran watched the figure on the Martial Arts Arena that was under the spotlight, her heart fluttering erratically.

However, she also noticed that some of the female disciples nearby were also staring intently at that figure on the Martial Arts Arena.

Their eyes shone with excitement.

"Hmph," Liu Yanran stomped her foot in frustration, her beautiful eyes filled with resentment and anger, "Stinky fellow, what's the point of being so handsome."

At this time, on the Martial Arts Arena, Xiao Yi had approached the already unconscious Guu Changkong.

This action made everyone's heart tighten.

"Xiao Yi, what are you trying to do?" An Elder from the Sword Hall shouted not too far away.

The referee on the stage also immediately yelled, "Xiao Yi, don't be rash."

A figure flashed and instantly appeared in front of Xiao Yi.

But, he didn't dare to make any moves.

He was just an Inner Sect Deacon, with a Cultivation of the Ninth Layer of Mysterious Profundity.

Xiao Yi's attack just now was clearly at the level of the Mystic Breakthrough Realm.

He was well aware that he was no match for Xiao Yi.

So, he could only stand there dumbfounded, opening his mouth to say something to stop him, yet couldn't say anything at all.

This is the cruel Principle of this world, where strength reigns supreme.

Even though he was an Inner Sect Deacon, at this moment, he was also intimidated by Xiao Yi's momentum.

"What are you waiting for?" Xiao Yi looked indifferently at the referee.

"Aren't you going to announce the result, or do you intend for me to give Guu Changkong another sword strike?"

That indifferent tone and lazy expression made the female disciples below not just starry-eyed, but almost as if they wanted to devour him.

It was then that the disciples realized.

Compared to Guu Changkong's ragged appearance and miserable state.

Xiao Yi was neat and tidy, without even the hem of his clothing being out of place.

Was the battle just now really so easy for him?

On the Martial Arts Arena, the referee finally snapped out of it and hastily said, "The first battle, Outer Sect... no, Xiao Yi wins."

Xiao Yi sheathed his sword and turned away to leave.

At the Elder's Seat, the Great Elder also waved his hand, withdrawing the Spiritual Barrier, his face filled with satisfaction.

"He is indeed worthy of being a future Sword Master, Xiao Yi's strike just now was on par with a full-powered strike from a Mystic Breakthrough Fourth Layer Martial Artist."

One of the Sword Hall Elders nearby scoffed disdainfully, "It's just because of the High Grade Spiritual Artifact, what skill is there to that?"

The Great Elder laughed, "Your disciple Changkong was also using a Spiritual Artifact."

"Hmph," the Sword Hall Elder said coldly, "Xiao Yi is just a Seventh Layer Martial Artist of Mysterious Profundity, how could he possibly have a High Grade Spiritual Artifact."

"This Spiritual Artifact with a bloody and bizarre appearance, who knows if it's an Evil Artifact."

"Given its mysterious origin, I think it's best to first confiscate it for Sword Sect custody."

Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts, throughout the Northern Mountain County, there are only two, not to be used lightly.

High Grade Spiritual Artifacts, only a few select martial artists have them, such as the Demon Hunting Hall Sub-Hall Master, Northern Mountain County King, Great Elder of Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Tower Master of Shadow Tower.

Elders within the Sword Sect only possess Mid-grade Spiritual Artifacts at most.

High Grade Spiritual Artifacts, something one encounters but cannot seek; possessing one depends on strength and opportunity.

Back to the point.

Hearing this, Elder Yi sneered, "Is the Sword Hall Elder implying that the Spiritual Artifact is a Sword Spiritual Artifact, and that after confiscating it, it would be most appropriate to place it with your Sword Hall?"

That certainly was the Sword Hall Elder's idea.

Now that Elder Yi had pointed it out, he wasn't the slightest bit embarrassed; instead, he said, "That would indeed be proper."

"Elder Yi scoffed, "That would indeed be proper? I also have a mysterious origin High Grade Spiritual Artifact in my possession, Fourth Elder, would you like it?"

"Should I also surrender it to the Sword Sect?"

Elder Yi's voice suddenly turned cold.

"You..." the Sword Hall Elder said with an ugly face, "You are deliberately protecting your disciple."

"Enough, enough," the Great Elder interjected, "We're all brothers from the same Sect, what's there to argue about."

"Shiyi, I think the High Grade Spiritual Artifact Xiao Yi has is truly extraordinary."

"Why not let the Sword Sect take custody of it. Of course, you'll be in charge of it. When you feel Xiao Yi can control it, you can give it to him."

"And you," the Great Elder turned to the Sword Hall Elder, "since Guu Changkong lost fair and square, you can't blame others, no need to target Xiao Yi further."

"After all, Xiao Yi is the future Sword Master; there is no shame for Guu Changkong to lose to him."

"All right, this matter is settled. Get the Martial Arts Arena ready and start the next battle."