Soul Emperor Martial God

Xiao Yi listened.

Elder Yi continued speaking,

"Sword Masters represent the highest standard of swordsmanship in Northern Mountain County."

"They are admired by all sword practitioners."

"One of their rights is to nominate candidates for the Sect Leader of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"As long as half of the elders pass the nomination, the Sect Leader is selected."

"Oftentimes, Sword Masters nominate themselves."

"Some Sword Masters, engrossed in Martial Arts, would nominate someone else."

"Such examples are not uncommon in the history of the Sword Sect."

Xiao Yi finally understood why the Sword Sect had been without a Sect Leader for so long.

Without a Sword Master to make the nomination, naturally, there would be no Sect Leader.

"A Sword Master's rights are numerous, and you will understand when you truly become one in the future."

"However, to truly become a Sword Master, your strength must reach the Earth Origin Realm."

"It's still far from you now, so you need not overthink it."

Xiao Yi nodded, the Earth Origin Realm was indeed a great distance away from him.

The Earth Origin Realm represented a completely different category of Martial Artist.

Even within the entire Northern Mountain County, it was not certain if such a powerful being existed.

Nonetheless, the identity of Sword Master was very important.

No wonder the elders reacted so intensely before.

Resolving the doubts in his mind, Xiao Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that he was being overly cautious.

Rather, he tended to approach some matters with great care.

At this point, Elder Yi did not stop explaining.

He continued on his own, "It has been a long time since a Sword Master appeared."

"Normally, according to the sect rules, the requirements for Sword Master can be less stringent under these circumstances."

"As long as a disciple surpasses the achievement of elders in comprehending the Extreme Boundary Stele, he can qualify to become Sword Master."

"Once this disciple's Cultivation reaches the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer, he can truly become Sword Master."

"And then nominate the Sect Leader."

"Currently, among the elders in the Sword Sect, the one with the highest comprehension of the Extreme Boundary Stele is the Great Elder, who has reached 30%."

"Originally, the person most likely to surpass him would have been Changkong."

"That young man has only comprehended 5% so far, but who knows, he may reach 35% in the future."

"However, since you have already achieved 100% comprehension, you no longer need to consider this scenario."

Among the ten major elders of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect,

Only the Great Elder and the Sword Hall Elders have reached 30% comprehension of the Extreme Boundary Stele.

It's not that the Great Elder is inferior to the Sword Hall Elders,

It's just that the Martial Arts knowledge on the Extreme Boundary Stele is actually Sword Dao knowledge.

Practitioners of the Sword Dao, naturally, find it easier to comprehend.

Just like Changkong, who has now comprehended 5%.

While Ye Ming, Miao Qianhuo, and others, haven't succeeded in comprehension.

It's not that Ye Ming is inferior to Changkong; it's just that Ye Ming does not practice the Sword Dao.

At this point, Elder Yi stopped explaining and said, "Alright, I've said all that needs to be said. Do you have any other questions?"

"Yes," Xiao Yi said with a smile and a nod.

"Oh?" Elder Yi frowned slightly.

"The young man wants to know how much you have comprehended, Elder Yi," Xiao Yi asked.

If even the Sword Hall Elders could comprehend 30%, Xiao Yi did not believe that, with Elder Yi's sword capabilities, he would be inferior to the Sword Hall Elders.

"That question is meaningless," Elder Yi shook his head, remaining silent.

Xiao Yi smiled, but suddenly, his brows tightened again.

And his face became even more puzzled.

"What's wrong?" Elder Yi immediately asked.

Xiao Yi gravely said, "The young man suddenly remembered there's a Martial Arts dilemma that I just can't figure out."

"I wonder if Elder Yi could help resolve it for me."

"Go ahead," Elder Yi nodded.

Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, "Yesterday, when I was using Mountain Shattering Slash, the Sword Intent suddenly became difficult to condense."

"It seemed impossible to focus the power at one point."

"That's not difficult," Elder Yi laughed lightly, about to answer, then suddenly came to a realization.

"You little rascal, you're setting me up."

Xiao Yi just smiled. Mountain Shattering Slash, a Martial Technique that one only comprehends after achieving over 50% understanding of the Extreme Boundary Stele.

In the Sword Sect, there is no record of this technique.

If Elder Yi could answer, it proved that he knew this technique as well.

Meaning, Elder Yi's comprehension of the Extreme Boundary Stele was definitely above 50%.

Just as Xiao Yi was about to continue asking questions…

Elder Yi glared at him and said directly, "Here's your reward, take it."

Elder Yi handed Xiao Yi a Qiankun Bag.

Regardless of whether it was winning first place in the initial assessment or defeating ten Chief Disciples of the Inner Sect, there were rewards from the Sword Sect.

Originally, those rewards consisted of Subspirit Artifacts, Elixirs, and the like.

However, those items were of no use to Xiao Yi.

Elder Yi directly exchanged them for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and Demon Beast Cores.

"Thank you, Elder Yi," Xiao Yi said with a smile.

He had no authority to change the items of the rewards, but Elder Yi did.

Those Subspirit Artifacts, Elixirs, and all that were of no use to him at all.

Better to ask for more Demon Beast Cores.

"Ah," Xiao Yi suddenly discovered that there was an Alchemy Furnace in his Qiankun Bag.

Taking it out for a look, he was instantly dazzled.

Just by looking at its exterior, one could tell this Alchemy Furnace was no ordinary item.

Elder Yi explained, "This is a Sixth-grade Alchemy Furnace, named the Eight Dragons Burning Fire Furnace."

"When refining, the fire inside the furnace is like the breath of a Fire Dragon; with eight dragons encircling, the materials swiftly dissolve."

"This furnace is powerful and greatly tests the control of the Alchemist."

"Is this Elder Yi's item?" Xiao Yi asked.

A Sixth-grade Alchemy Furnace, how precious; Xiao Yi could not believe this was a reward from the Sword Sect's assessment.

Elder Yi nodded and said, "This was something I obtained by chance when traveling the continent."

"Now that I no longer have use for it, I give it to you."

Xiao Yi naturally did not believe that Elder Yi had no use for it; it was merely an excuse to give him something.

"What are you standing around for?" Elder Yi chided sharply.

"Uh," Xiao Yi paused, a puzzled expression on his face.

"Start refining already." Elder Yi chided, "Do you think I gave you the Alchemy Furnace to use as a decoration?"

"Oh," Xiao Yi nodded and began refining.

At this time, Elder Yi looked at the full materials and Demon Beast Cores in each Qiankun Bag.

Muttering to himself, "Tomorrow we set off to the Eastern Desolate, it's best to refine these quickly."

"Young man, you refine on your own first, I'll go find someone strong to help you."

After speaking, Elder Yi vanished with a flash, leaving no trace.

Xiao Yi did not mind and began to refine Pure Elixirs.

Soon, Elder Yi returned with the Third Elder.

The Third Elder complained discontentedly, "Shiyi, what do you want me to do here?"

"Alchemy Five Elements Record, Xiao Yi has mastered it, but he still needs to familiarize himself with it more."

"Let him practice on his own and improve his skill level."

Elder Yi remained silent.

The Third Elder looked over at Xiao Yi, who was refining, and his eyes widened.

"Such perfect technique, such precise control."

Before long, pellets of Elixirs flew out of Xiao Yi's Alchemy Furnace.

The Third Elder swallowed and exclaimed in surprise, "This kid is not just mastering the Alchemy Five Elements Record."

"He has complete control over it."

"Ah, what is that kid doing... he's using a Level 5 Demon Beast Core."

"Shiyi, don't tell me he can already refine Fifth-grade Elixirs?"

Elder Yi rolled his eyes and said, "Can't you see for yourself?"

As the Pure Mystic Breakthrough Pills emerged from the furnace, the Third Elder rubbed his eyes vigorously, fearing he had seen wrong.

"That's not right," he said, puzzled, "With so many materials, if all were refined."

"Such a quantity of Elixirs would be enough for him to advance to the Mystic Breakthrough Realm."

"But a Martial Artist faces Martial Arts Bottlenecks; he can't consume so many at once."

"It might be better not to refine them all now; he can slowly refine them himself when needed in the future."

Elder Yi curled his lips and said, "This boy doesn't have a Martial Arts Bottleneck, at least, not until the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer."

"You talk too much, hurry up and help, don't even think about slacking off."

"No Martial Arts Bottleneck before the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer?" The Third Elder was shocked.

Then he shook his head and sat down cross-legged on his own.

"Such a monster, I might as well help refine as well."

The three of them refined together until nightfall before they finally completed the entire batch.

The Third Elder glanced at Xiao Yi and thought resentfully, both are young, but why can't his own disciple even master the Alchemy Five Elements Record?

Elder Yi's disciple's refining skills were almost catching up to his.

Truly, comparisons between people can be infuriating.

Enviously glancing at Elder Yi, he turned and left.

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The moon was bright, and stars sparse, and the night wind was brisk.

Xiao Yi did not leave but looked at Elder Yi and asked faintly, "Elder Yi, don't you intend to fulfill the agreement you once made with this young man?"

"Agreement?" Elder Yi smiled faintly, knowing what Xiao Yi was referring to.

"Let's go and increase your strength tonight, whatever it is, ask tomorrow."

"Yes," Xiao Yi looked at Elder Yi's unwilling face to speak more and nodded.

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