Soul Emperor Martial God

Demon Beast Forest, inside the Ten Realms Destruction Formation.

Xiao Yi absorbed the tremendous power from the Earth Element Golden Core.

He used it to heal his seriously injured body.

Half a month had passed.

His body had only recovered about eighty percent and had not yet fully healed.

His physical strength was inherently formidable, comparable to a demon beast at the Mystic Breakthrough First Layer.

Such a powerful body, now close to collapse, was naturally troublesome to recover.

The required power was immense, and the recovery time was quite long.

"Within ten days, I must break through the formation," Xiao Yi murmured to himself, urging the Ice Phoenix Sword to speed up the absorption rate.

…

Outside the Demon Beast Forest.

After the beast tide receded, various powers and Martial Artists celebrated the battle's end.

Green Light City threw a banquet that lasted three days and three nights, with the whole city celebrating.

After the celebrations, the various powers gradually left.

The disciples of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect had returned to the sect half a month earlier.

Only Elder Yi had been flying tirelessly over the forest for half a month.

Today, he finally stopped.

His profound gaze tightly focused on the vast forest.

He still couldn't sense Xiao Yi's or his own Sword Qi's presence.

After a long while, he withdrew his gaze.

He shook his head and turned back towards the Sword Sect.

The situation largely suggested that Xiao Yi was indeed dead. When a person dies, their aura naturally disappears as well.

However.

He always had an intuition.

He couldn't explain where this intuition came from.

Nevertheless, he felt that Xiao Yi was not dead.

That stubborn boy, always scheming to learn about his past.

Would definitely come back, proudly and strongly.

…

An hour later, Elder Yi returned to the Sword Sect.

Today, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect seemed quite lively.

The Sword Hall Elders and Inner Sect Disciples had shown great prowess in the Eastern Desolate, slaying countless demon beasts.

It brought much honor and praise to the Sect and was naturally worth celebrating.

But, most importantly, today, Guu Changkong, the Sword Hall Chief Disciple, had had a breakthrough with the Extreme Boundary Stele, reaching ten percent.

The Sword Hall Elders were exceptionally gratified.

The other elders also offered their praises and congratulations.

Even the Sword Hall Elders proclaimed, boldly, that within ten years, Guu Changkong would reach a Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer Cultivation.

His comprehension would also reach thirty-five percent,

surpassing the Great Elder's thirty percent.

Becoming the first person in the sect to comprehend the Extreme Boundary Stele to such an extent.

Everyone in the Sky-splitting Sword Sect celebrated,

except for a few people, sipping wine alone, their expressions cold and complex.

It was Lin Jin and three others.

It was at this time that Elder Yi had just returned to the sect.

Upon seeing this, the Great Elder and others hurried to greet him.

"Shiyi," the Great Elder asked, "How is it?"

Elder Yi shook his head indifferently, without speaking.

The Sixth Elder sighed and said, "It's been half a month now, and I fear that Xiao Yi's chances are slim..."

The Third Elder quickly glared at him to cut him off,

"Shiyi, don't think too much," the Third Elder consoled, "The path of Martial Arts Dao is inherently full of unpredictability and difficulties."

"The destiny of a man is preordained invisibly..."

"I know, no need to comfort me," Elder Yi interrupted.

Then, Elder Yi looked around at the lively scenes, puzzled, "Is there a celebration in the sect?"

"Oh," the Great Elder said, "It's Changkong; he has once again comprehended half of the Extreme Boundary Stele, adding to the previous half, now reaching ten percent."

"That's why the Fourth Elder said we should celebrate."

Elder Yi said indifferently, "When Xiao Yi comprehended the Extreme Boundary Stele to one hundred percent, I didn't see such celebrations from you all."

"Don't misunderstand, Shiyi," the Great Elder quickly explained.

"After he comprehended the Extreme Boundary Stele to one hundred percent, he immediately rushed to participate in the initial assessment of the full sect competition."

"Then, he hurried off to the Eastern Desolate, and there really was no time."

"Otherwise, his comprehension of the Extreme Boundary Stele to one hundred percent would certainly have been celebrated by the entire Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

Elder Yi nodded, his expression indifferent from beginning to end.

Not fond of the festivities, he was just about to turn and leave.

Suddenly, four figures ran up to him; it was Lin Jin and the three others.

Lin Jin and the others had been waiting for Elder Yi to return.

"Elder Yi, we finally waited for your return," Lin Jin and the others wanted to say something.

The Great Elder and others immediately tensed up.

"Lin Jin, do you remember what I instructed before you returned to the sect?" the Third Elder was the first to speak.

"Violators will be punished according to the sect rules."

"Is there something that cannot be said?" Elder Yi furrowed his brows.

"There's nothing," the Third Elder waved his hand, said, "I just issued an order before."

"Don't let the disciples discuss matters related to Xiao Yi."

"After all, we were afraid it would make you feel uneasy."

"I see," Elder Yi nodded, then was about to leave.

"Elder Yi, wait," Lin Jin quickly stopped him, ignoring the icy stares from the elders.

"Elder Yi, have you ever thought, with Xiao Yi's own capabilities and many treasures for protection, how could he easily be swallowed by the Fire Rock Giant Beast?"

Lin Jin spoke quickly.

"Lin Jin, shut up," the Third Elder gestured to take down Lin Jin.

Elder Yi waved his hand to stop the Third Elder, looked straight at Lin Jin, and said in a deep voice, "Continue."

"Yes," Lin Jin bowed, and then narrated the events of that day in detail.

"If it weren't for Xiao Yi covering our retreat, of the three hundred Inner Sect disciples, aside from the ten Chiefs, who could have safely returned?"

"If it weren't for Guu Changkong intentionally causing harm, casting two Sword Qi attacks, how could Xiao Yi be currently missing, his life or death unknown?"

By the end, Lin Jin was almost shouting.

The surrounding people, especially the Inner Sect disciples, stopped their recent celebrations, showing faces of shame.

Elder Yi's expression turned as cold as frost.

At that moment, the Sword Hall Elders and Guu Changkong approached.

"Complete nonsense," a Sword Hall Elder rebuked sharply.

Guu Changkong's voice was even colder, "Lin Jin, I know that you four are less talented than me, jealous that I have comprehended ten percent of the Extreme Boundary Stele."

"In a month, it's the time for the Grand Assessment of the whole sect."

"You know you are no match for me, yet you slander me so lowly."

The Great Elder also spoke, "Shiyi, some things cannot be understood from just one side of the story."

"Lin Jin and the others, are Xiao Yi's good friends, I understand their feelings."

"But to direct their anger at Changkong like this is absolutely wrong."

The elders, to Lin Jin's shock, sided with Guu Changkong.

Lin Jin and his companions' faces turned unsightly immediately.

"You..." Tie Niu, not adept with words, didn't know how to retort and his face turned grim, could only utter two words.

"Bullshit."

"What did you say?" The Sword Hall Elder's face instantly turned cold.

"Seize this disrespectful, lying brat," the Sword Hall Elder commanded sharply.

"Tie Niu speaks well," Lin Jin boldly retorted, shouting loudly.

"Guu Changkong, no matter how eloquent you are, the facts remain as they are."

"Elders, you are so biased, so partial."

"But, can you silence everyone?"

"On that day, outside Green Light City, two hundred thousand Martial Artists, everyone can testify."

"Everyone knows the facts."

Having said this, Lin Jin looked towards Elder Yi, said, "If Elder Yi doesn't believe it, he is welcome to investigate himself."

Crack...Crack...Crack...

Suddenly, the temperature around dropped to below zero.

A cold momentum even caused the surrounding tables and chairs to shatter completely.

"Why did you hide this from me?" Elder Yi clenched his teeth and looked at the elders.

Clearly, he believed the words of Lin Jin and his companions.

He was well aware, it was unlikely for them to fabricate such an easily refutable lie.

"Shiyi, don't get too agitated," the Great Elder quickly stepped forward, blocking Elder Yi's chi.

"Yes, what happened that day was indeed Changkong's fault."

"But now, Xiao Yi's life and death are unknown, and very likely, he has indeed turned to ashes inside the stomach of the Fire Rock Giant Beast."

"The Sky-splitting Sword Sect can't be without a Sect Leader."

"Now, Changkong is the best candidate to be Sword Master."

"I even dare to claim, one day, he will comprehend more than fifty percent of the Extreme Boundary Stele."

"He must not be harmed."

"Damned fool," Elder Yi raged, "That's to say, you admit that Lin Jin and their words are true."

"The child Xiao Yi, was killed by Guu Changkong."

"No wonder, no wonder he could comprehend the Extreme Boundary Stele again in just a short half a month."

"With Xiao Yi always overshadowing him, he had always been his Heart Demon."

"His killing Xiao Yi, removing the Heart Demon, his Mental State unobstructed, naturally, he easily comprehended."

Every word from Elder Yi was filled with immense anger.

Suddenly, Elder Yi swung his hand, a massive force, pulling towards Guu Changkong.

"Master, save me," Guu Changkong cried out in panic.

"Shiyi, don't go too far," the Sword Hall Elder quickly shielded Guu Changkong behind him.

"Shiyi, we can talk this out slowly, no need for violence," the other nine elders also stood in front of Guu Changkong.

Actually, it's no wonder they acted like this.

After all, in their view, Xiao Yi was dead. Guu Changkong was now the only hope for the Sword Sect.

"You think to stop me?" Elder Yi furiously laughed.

"That day, my disciple could defeat ten of your disciples with ease."

"Do you really think I can't today?"

"With you ten, you think you can save him from me?"

Elder Yi's last words were filled with boundless murderous intent.

The words 'my disciple' showed how significant Xiao Yi's place was in his heart.

"Shiyi, don't be rash…" The Great Elder just tried to say something.

Elder Yi had already swung his hand, releasing a mighty, surging aura.

It fiercely pressed towards the ten elders.

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The first update.