Soul Emperor Martial God

Xiao Yi's original intention was simply to visit the Xiao Family before returning to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

It was just a bit of a detour.

After all, he wasn't short of two hours' time.

Returning to Mystic Breakthrough City, he removed his mask and changed back into ordinary clothes.

Xiao Yi flew directly back to Purple Cloud City, controlling the air.

In less than an hour, he had returned to the skies above the Xiao Family.

However, the moment he saw the chaos beneath him—the scene of ruins and shattered walls—he was shocked.

A sense of panic immediately surged in his heart.

Was something amiss with the Xiao Family?

Swoosh! Xiao Yi hurriedly descended, an overwhelming aura instantly enveloping the Xiao Family.

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Inside the Xiao Family, the disciples were busy repairing the family estate.

Suddenly, a terrifying aura appeared, startling them.

The elders also swiftly flew out.

The Great Elder, flying up and controlling the air, gathered his momentum quickly and shouted loudly,

"Separation Fire Three Blades."

Three fearsome Fire Blades hurtled toward the person in midair who was emitting a terrifying aura.

By the time he recognized the person was Xiao Yi, he was initially surprised, then tried to retract his attack, but it was too late.

"Disperse." Xiao Yi said with a faint smile.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the three blades of fire instantly dissipated.

Seeing that all the elders were safe and sound, he finally relaxed.

"Yii'er, are you alright?" The Great Elder flew up beside Xiao Yi and asked anxiously.

"I'm fine," Xiao Yi shook his head.

"You really..." The Great Elder complained, "Why did you cause such a commotion? I thought you were an enemy. Luckily, you weren't injured."

"Let's go down," Xiao Yi said, descending rapidly.

The other elders gathered around.

"The Young Master, the Young Master has returned," the surrounding family disciples said excitedly.

"Go on with your tasks," the Third Elder, Xiao Chong, scolded.

"Oh," the disciples turned away reluctantly, continuing to work on repairing the battered Xiao Family estate.

Over these two years, Third Elder Xiao Chong had been diligently managing the Xiao Family, supporting it in its shaky state.

Within the Xiao Family, his prestige was steadily rising,

Challenging the Great Elder Xiao Lihuo.

Xiao Yi frowned and quickly asked, "What happened? How did the Xiao Family end up like this? Was there an enemy attack?"

The Great Elder Xiao Lihuo spoke in a heavy voice, "Five days ago, people from the Northern Mountain Murong Family finally found us."

"The person who came was a Deacon named Murong Sha, with Cultivation at Mysterious Profundity Fifth Layer."

"I was no match for him and used the Four Fire Puppet Balls you left behind."

"And after the battle, the Xiao Family ended up like this."

Battles at the Mysterious Profundity Realm were tremendously powerful.

Naturally, if the Xiao Family was the battlefield, the buildings within would inevitably suffer.

No wonder it was reduced to rubble and complete disarray.

"I see," Xiao Yi nodded and then asked, "There were no casualties in the Xiao Family, right?"

"There weren't," Xiao Lihuo shook his head.

A flicker of killing intent passed through Xiao Yi's eyes.

Thankfully there were no Xiao Family casualties, or he would have slaughtered the Hundred Martial City Treasure Trading Company.

"Yii'er, what level is your Cultivation now?" At that moment, Xiao Chong asked.

Xiao Yi was about to respond.

Xiao Chong preempted him, saying, "I saw you controlling the air, returning just now, your momentum so surging."

"You must now be a strong expert of at least Mysterious Profundity Sixth or Seventh Layer."

"You left the Xiao Family for only two years, and your Cultivation has already reached such a level; truly impressive."

"We always knew your Martial Arts Talent was exceptional and astonishing."

"No," Xiao Yi looked at Xiao Chong, who had a strange expression, and interrupted, "Uncle Xiao Chong, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Immediately return to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect and find your master," Xiao Chong said with utmost seriousness and gravity.

"Return to the Sword Sect? My master?" Xiao Yi was stunned.

"Yes," the Great Elder Xiao Lihuo chimed in, "The current situation of the Xiao Family is extremely dangerous; you can't stay any longer."

"Five days ago, after I repelled Murong Sha, shortly after, an elder named Murong Ying came knocking."

"It's said that he's a Fifth Layer Mystic Breakthrough Martial Artist, a powerful being second only to the Family Head within the Northern Mountain Murong Family."

"Murong Ying?" Xiao Yi was shocked, and then his killing intent surged, "Good, let him come."

"Still think it's good?" Xiao Lihuo said angrily, "The person is in the Mystic Breakthrough Realm, they could crush you with a single finger."

"First return to the Sword Sect. As long as you're back there, no one would dare touch you."

Xiao Chong urged.

"That's not right." Xiao Yi suddenly realized something, "When Murong Ying came, didn't he trouble you?"

"What do you think?" Xiao Lihuo rolled his eyes, "The people from the Northern Mountain Murong Family are ruthless and brutal; of course, they would trouble us."

"However, later your master arrived and killed him, that's all."

"My master?" Xiao Yi was baffled once again.

"Is it that hard to believe?" Xiao Lihuo said in surprise, "Five days ago, shortly after Murong Ying arrived, a powerful figure flew here, controlling the air."

"He took my Four Fire Puppet Balls and asked what our relationship was with you, Xiao Yi."

"After that, he mentioned his surname was Yi, and that you were his only disciple."

"Then, with a wave of his hand, he killed Murong Ying and left."

"He only left behind a sentence, saying he believes you definitely wouldn't die easily."

"What's going on? By the sound of it now, isn't he your master?"

"And what about him saying you were dead? It left us all bewildered."

Xiao Yi heard this but did not speak; instead, he laughed.

He probably already knew what was going on.

Five days ago, Murong Sha came to the Xiao Family.

The Great Elder, Xiao Lihuo, used the Four Fire Puppet Balls.

Elder Yi's presence lingered on the Four Fire Puppet Balls.

So Elder Yi followed the trail here.

Just as Murong Ying came to trouble the Xiao Family, Elder Yi, upon learning this was his own family clan, killed Murong Ying.

But, did Elder Yi think he, Xiao Yi, had died?

"Looks like I need to return to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect to see what's going on," Xiao Yi frowned.

Xiao Lihuo pressed, "Yii'er, isn't he your master?"

"Yes," Xiao Yi nodded.

"Then that settles it, hurry back and find him," Xiao Lihuo said, "Right now, an elder from the Northern Mountain Murong Family has died on our ground."

"They won't let things go easily."

"It won't be long before someone as high-ranking as the family head comes seeking revenge."

"Your master is so powerful, able to kill a Fifth Layer Mystic Breakthrough with a simple gesture; he will surely keep you safe."

Xiao Yi nodded; it was certain he had to return to the Sword Sect.

Before leaving, he waved his hand and a Spiritual Barrier enveloped the entire Xiao Family.

"Yii'er, what are you doing?" Xiao Lihuo asked.

"Setting up a barrier," Xiao Yi said gravely, "I'll first return to the Sword Sect, and I'll rush back here within three days."

"This barrier, unless the Murong Family Patriarch from the Northern Mountain comes personally, no one will be able to break it."

Then he took something from his chest and handed it to the Great Elder Xiao Lihuo.

"This is the Five Fire Puppet Ball; although it's a defective product, there are five puppets inside with Sixth-Layer Mystic Breakthrough Cultivation."

"Five with Sixth-Layer Mystic Breakthrough?" Great Elder Xiao Lihuo shuddered.

"Uh-huh," Xiao Yi nodded, "If the Northern Mountain Murong Family comes in full force, tear up the subtoken I gave you earlier."

"My mother token will sense it immediately, and I will return at once."

After explaining everything, Xiao Yi vanished into the air.

"The only disciple, huh?" Xiao Yi suddenly smiled and then frowned deeply.

"What exactly happened in the Sword Sect that made you follow the trail to the Xiao Family to find me?"

"And even made you, so stubborn, willing to acknowledge me as your disciple?"

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Third update.