Soul Emperor Martial God

The next day, on the Sword Sect Square.

Just like the day before, elders, deacons, and disciples from both the inner and outer sects had gathered together.

They did not know what today would entail.

But they were clear that today's battle would definitely be exciting.

Because on the Martial Arts Arena, there were now eleven people.

One of them was Xiao Yi, who had caused an upset yesterday.

The other ten were all Chief Disciples from the Inner Hall.

These ten represented the pinnacle of the disciples of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

Even if placed in the entirety of Northern Mountain County, these ten were talented individuals capable of stirring up storms.

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect had not held a challenge involving all Chiefs for many years.

Because no disciples had the strength.

Nor did any disciple issue a challenge.

Until Xiao Yi comprehended 100% of the Extreme Boundary Stele.

Although Xiao Yi himself did not request the challenge, the sect rules mandated that anyone who fully comprehended the Extreme Boundary Stele must issue a challenge.

Hence, today's martial arts competition.

On the Martial Arts Arena, the ten chiefs all bowed their hands towards Xiao Yi.

"Medicine Hall Chief, Ye Ming."

"Fire Hall Chief, Miao Qianhuo."

"Beast Hall Chief, Yui Rulong."

"…"

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, are you ready to handle our joined forces?"

Ye Ming asked.

As soon as Ye Ming spoke, the Martial Arts Arena was instantly overwhelmed with a huge uproar.

Thousands of disciples discussed incredulously.

"What does Ye Ming mean by that?"

"Joined forces?"

"Is Xiao Yi going to face ten at once?"

"Are they joking? Facing the ten Chiefs of the Inner Hall simultaneously? Which genius in Northern Mountain County could do that?"

The crowd of disciples doubted their ears.

On the Martial Arts Arena, Xiao Yi ignored these discussions and bowed, saying, "I am ready to learn from everyone's superior skills at any time."

It is also worth mentioning that Guu Changkong, who was seriously injured yesterday, had recovered today thanks to the treatment of the Medicine Hall Elder.

The Medicine Hall Elder could be said to be the most formidable Alchemist in Northern Mountain County, naturally superior in skill.

The fight on the Martial Arts Arena began instantly.

All ten chiefs were at least at the Eighth Layer of Mysterious Profundity, with Ye Ming and Guu Changkong both at Half-step Breaking Profound, each wielding a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact.

Xiao Yi remained stationary, his Unrivaled Sword moving rapidly in his hand.

"Clang, clang, clang…"

Beast Hall Chief Yui Rulong, Cold Ice Hall Chief, and eight others were sent reeling back dozens of meters by a single stroke from Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi was now at the Seventh Layer of Mysterious Profundity, only one level of cultivation lower than the others.

But in terms of combat strength, these eight were far inferior to him.

Surpassing one's level in battles had become routine for him.

Moreover, it was usually by several levels.

"Clang."

Guu Changkong was repelled by two strokes of Xiao Yi's sword.

Ye Ming managed to push back after blocking three strokes.

Xiao Yi had just learned that after yesterday's competition, Ye Ming had broken through from Ninth Layer of Mysterious Profundity to Half-step Breaking Profound.

Ye Ming's strength was stronger than before and he had reclaimed his position as the number one chief of the inner sect.

"What formidable strength," exclaimed Yui Rulong in shock after being repelled.

"Such fast swordwork," Ye Ming was slightly surprised, "We joined forces to make a combined attack, yet he could swing six swords in one go, easily repelling us."

"Is this the skill achieved after comprehending 100% of the Extreme Boundary Stele?"

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi." Ye Ming attacked again, leading the charge, "In the younger generation of Northern Mountain County, there are only a few I admit are better than me, and you are the second."

Xiao Yi, facing ten opponents, was still at ease.

Ye Ming knew that if it were a one-on-one fight, he would definitely not be Xiao Yi's match.

The other nine also followed close behind.

Guu Changkong approached Ye Ming, released a sword energy with all his strength, and then laughed proudly, "Ye Ming, do you finally admit you are inferior to me?"

"You were quite unconvinced after our battle four months ago," continued Guu Changkong with a laugh while releasing sword attacks.

"What are you talking about?" Ye Ming struck towards Xiao Yi with a cyan flame and then frowned, "The person I said I admired more than myself is not you."

"Joke," Guu Changkong retorted with a cold laugh while continuing his sword swings, "In the entire Northern Mountain County, who does not recognize me, Sword Hall Chief Disciple Guu Changkong?"

"Who else, apart from you, Ye Ming, and this lucky Xiao Yi who comprehended the Extreme Boundary Stele and greatly enhanced his strength, dares claim to be more talented?"

Ye Ming scoffed, "If you think you are better than Purple Flame, I have nothing else to say."

"Purple Flame?" Guu Changkong mocked, "That nobody who suddenly appeared out of nowhere?"

"Hmph, these sudden geniuses come and go, I've seen many, but very few laugh last."

"It's only a matter of time before they fade away without the backing of a renowned master or powerful support behind them," he continued.

At this, Ye Ming shook his head, "Guu Changkong, your dismissive attitude will only harm you."

"No wonder you are inferior to me, to Xiao Yi, and even more so to Purple Flame."

With that, Ye Ming moved away, distancing himself as if disdainful to associate with such people.

On the other side, Xiao Yi continuously fended off attacks from all directions.

His sword was fast and fierce; swift and domineering.

No matter how the ten people attacked, they still couldn't breach his defense.

It was still the same saying, "He is strong because he is strong, and I slay with one sword."

The chief of the Cold Ice Hall waved his hand, sweeping a cold wind toward Xiao Yi.

The chief of the Beast Hall bellowed, and a roaring sound wave surged toward him.

The chief of the Ten Thousand Wood Hall clasped his hands, and a pile of unnamable strange vines and plants instantly enveloped Xiao Yi.

The chiefs of the Sword Hall, the Fire Hall…

The attacks of the ten chiefs came relentlessly.

Sword Qi, Sword Energy, Ice and Fire… a series of attribute attacks ravaged the martial arts arena instantly.

And when these attacks all had the same target and center, the effect was astonishing.

"Break," Xiao Yi shouted loudly.

Dozens of sword qi surged forth.

That domineering power, that unbreakable force, was terrifying.

Sword Qi, Sword Energy, trees... all were easily shredded by Xiao Yi's Sword Qi.

Thump thump thump...

Ten people were simultaneously shaken back more than a dozen steps before they could stabilize their bodies.

"Nine minutes have passed, I believe," Ye Ming said gravely, "Only one minute left, let us decide the outcome."

"Wood Dragon Descent." Above Ye Ming's head in the air, a massive True Qi vortex of over two hundred feet suddenly appeared.

"Ten Thousand Beasts Roar." Above Yui Rulong's head, a similar hundred-foot True Qi vortex appeared.

"Thousand Fire Hell," Miao Qianhuo shouted loudly.

"Ice Sealing Frost," the chief of the Cold Ice Hall waved his hand.

"…"

The ten individuals did not hesitate to use their martial techniques, all of which were high-level Earth Rank techniques, incredibly powerful.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi," Ye Ming shouted, "Today's battle need not determine a winner."

"You just need to hold on for ten minutes, and for our martial techniques, you need not resist them directly; prioritize defense and evasion."

"Otherwise, you will surely be defeated."

Xiao Yi clasped his hands together, saying, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Ye Ming."

At this moment, nine people were already preparing to release their martial techniques.

Only one person had not yet made a move, and that was Guu Changkong.

He was not the kind of person who would be so kind to Xiao Yi.

Just as the nine had released their techniques and Xiao Yi was preparing to defend,

Guu Changkong's sword in his hand suddenly flashed, instantly turning into the Netherworld Sky Sword.

For the past nine minutes, he had only been using a low-grade Spiritual Artifact.

Before the match, the elders had said that no one was allowed to use anything above a low-grade Spiritual Artifact.

Once reaching the Mysterious Profundity Eighth Layer, the boost from a low-grade Spiritual Artifact wasn't significant.

This was to genuinely test an individual disciple's strength.

However, a Mid-grade and High Grade Spiritual Artifact could greatly enhance one's strength.

If Guu Changkong used the Netherworld Sky Sword, his strength would soar to not be inferior to someone at the Mystic Breakthrough Second Layer.

With this strength, he alone would be more formidable than the other nine chiefs combined.

This would be quite unfair to Xiao Yi.

"Seven Evil Slash," said Guu Changkong, his tone extremely cold.

The nine others instantly paled.

"Guu Changkong, what are you doing, stop now," Ye Ming shouted aloud.

"Despicable," the chief of the Ten Thousand Wood Hall frowned and cursed.

But they were helpless.

If their martial techniques had not yet been released, they would definitely retract their True Qi vortices and stop attacking.

However, the techniques had already been released.

And it was precisely at this moment that Guu Changkong drew the Netherworld Sky Sword.

"Xiao Yi," Guu Changkong thought ruthlessly, "Today's battle was originally meant for me."

"I was supposed to be the central figure on this martial arts arena, commanding attention and acting willfully."

"It's all because of you."

"Hmph, with no High Grade Spiritual Artifact in hand, let's see how you block my Seven Evil Slash."

At the same time, in the elder's seat, the Great Elder's expression turned icy as he glanced at the Sword Hall Elders.

"Fourth Elder, I said Xiao Yi is not allowed to use a High Grade Spiritual Artifact, and Guu Changkong is not allowed to use the Netherworld Sky Sword either."

"I had no idea Changkong was going to use the Netherworld Sky Sword, perhaps it was just a spur of the moment," the Sword Hall Elder argued.

"You…" the Great Elder was instantly furious.

"Hehe," on the contrary, Elder Yi smiled lightly, "Luckily, I returned the High Grade Spiritual Artifact to Xiao Yi last night, I want to see who will be unlucky."

The reactions of the crowd almost all happened in an instant.

On the martial arts arena, nine powerful attacks fiercely pressed towards Xiao Yi.

The Seven Evil Slash also followed closely behind, and its power was even greater.

Xiao Yi remained unfazed, and without even using the Blood Slaughter Sword, simply gave the Unrivaled Sword a gentle shake.

"Sea Covering Slash."

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