Soul Emperor Martial God

Xue Tu fled in defeat.

Crowds landed from high in the sky.

Incidentally, the attack by the Great Elder just now was exquisitely controlled.

The Sword Qi did not affect the buildings below in the town, nor did it injure others.

"Xue Tu sustained heavy injuries and will definitely return to Blood Mist Valley; he won't cause trouble again anytime soon," said the Great Elder.

"In a few days, I will host a grand ceremony for you to become the Sword Master, celebrated by the entire sect; it will be declared throughout the county."

"Once your identity as Sword Master is proclaimed throughout the county, he wouldn't dare to oppose you again."

"Thank you, Great Elder." Xiao Yi was about to bow slightly to the Great Elder.

The Great Elder quickly stepped aside and said, "Now that you are the Sword Master, there is no need to bow to me."

Xiao Yi gave a wry smile, "The Great Elder is still my elder."

The Great Elder shook his head, unwilling to accept the bow.

"Alright, we elders must return to the Sword Sect now," continued the Great Elder.

"In ten days, the grand competition for the entire sect will take place; you should also return."

"Yes," Xiao Yi nodded.

After speaking, the elders prepared to control the air and leave.

Just then, two figures swiftly flew in.

It was Ye Ming and Miao Qianhuo.

"Greetings to the Great Elder, Master, elders," the two said as they immediately bowed to the elders upon arrival.

"There is no need for formalities," the Great Elder nodded.

Third Elder was the first to fly beside them and asked, "How did the alchemy competition go this time?"

Both had a dejected look on their faces.

"Sigh," Third Elder sighed, as if he had expected as much.

"It's fine, you tried your best, no blame to you."

"Your talents are not inferior to others."

"It's us old folks who are useless, not up to the other counties' elders."

"Master," Miao Qianhuo suddenly said, "I didn't have the ability to make it to the finals."

"But brother Ye Ming did enter and even made it to eighth place."

"Oh?" Third Elder seemed slightly surprised.

"Reporting to Master," Ye Ming bowed and replied, "During the finals, this disciple had a breakthrough and advanced to a Fifth-grade Alchemist."

"However, I did not make it into the top six and only secured eighth place, a disgrace to the Master's reputation."

"Haha," Third Elder laughed, "Eighth place is already very remarkable."

"If I'm not mistaken."

"The top five places in this alchemy competition should be held by the other Five Counties' Sword Sect Medicine Hall Chiefs."

"It's normal if you couldn't outperform them."

"And the first place must be that monster from the Flaying Cloud County."

"Tsk tsk, I heard that monster was already a full-fledged Origin World Stele Sword Master."

"And had become the Chief of the entire Sky-splitting Sword Sect of Flaying Cloud County several years ago."

Before Ye Ming could reply, the Northern Mountain County King spoke up first, "Who said that?"

"This time, the first place was someone else."

In the alchemy competition, the first five to leave were indeed the Medicine Hall Chiefs from various Sword Sects.

They only made it into the top six.

Because the first place was firmly claimed by another monster.

"Oh?" Third Elder asked with interest, "Who in the Northern Mountain County and the surrounding five counties could surpass that monster from Flaying Cloud County?"

"Purple Flame Yi Xiao," the Northern Mountain County King said proudly.

"A sixth-grade Elixir, Earth Origin Pill, and it's of Perfect Level, astounding everyone present."

"The first place was well deserved."

"No need to be surprised or envious, Third Elder."

"I am quite close to him. On another day, I'll introduce you to him."

"Humph, showing off," Third Elder scowled.

"Xiao Yi, you have received the Eleventh True Inheritance, and your skills in alchemy surpass the entire county."

"Someday, when you meet that Purple Flame, compete with him."

"Don't disgrace the Eleventh."

"And also make some people put away their conceited faces."

Third Elder said this while glancing at the Northern Mountain County King.

Xiao Yi awkwardly touched his nose and said, "Hmm, I'll compete if there's a chance."

After exchanging a few more courteous words, everyone bowed and departed.

Ye Ming and Miao Qianhuo followed the elders back to the Sword Sect.

The Northern Mountain County King and the Sub Hall Master, apparently having other important matters, turned and left as well.

Only Xiao Yi was left at the spot.

He picked up Xiao Chong and checked him over.

Although still unconscious, his internal injuries were stable and not serious; he'd wake up in a few days.

Xiao Yi heaved a sigh of relief and turned his gaze towards the estate of the Northern Mountain Murong Family, his expression instantly turning cold.

...

Xiao Yi arrived at the estate.

The Murong Family members from before were still in front of that secret room.

They were seated around the corpse of Murong Ba.

"Greetings to the Northern Mountain Sword Master," a group of Murong Family members said, bowing respectfully upon seeing Xiao Yi's return.

Just now, they had heard the conversation in the sky clearly.

They naturally learned of Xiao Yi's identity.

"Tell me, how do you want to die?" Xiao Yi said coldly.

A senior member of the Murong Family stepped forward; he was the former Family Head of the Murong Family.

He was also Murong Ba's father, named Murong Baishan.

"Sword Master," Murong Baishan bowed respectfully.

"The grudges with your Xiao Family all started because of those two monsters."

"The ones who kidnapped your Xiao Family's Acting Patriarch today are people from the Blood Mist Valley and were instigated by those two beasts."

"Our Northern Mountain Murong Family has little to do with it."

"Please, Sword Master, be magnanimous..."

Xiao Yi coldly interjected, "You mean, Murong Sha and Murong Ying, who attacked my Xiao Family a few days ago, are not your Murong Family's members?"

"Uh," Murong Baishan grimaced.

Xiao Yi continued in a cold voice, "If it wasn't for your protection over the years."

"Would they still be alive until today?"

"Would there even be today's events?"

"Sword Master..." Murong Baishan started to speak.

"Cut the nonsense," Xiao Yi interjected. "Your repeated attempts to exterminate my Xiao Family and the resentments between our families are not something you can excuse."

"Die." Xiao Yi's expression was like Cold Frost, and the Sword Qi from his Blood Slaughter Sword was astonishing.

"Spare my life, Sword Master," Murong Baishan quickly knelt down to plead.

"Our Northern Mountain Murong Family is willing to exchange all our wealth for your mercy, spare our lives."

"Please, Sword Master, spare our lives," the other family members also knelt down in succession.

"All your wealth? Fine, I won't exterminate every one of you; I'll give you one chance."

Xiao Yi sneered and sheathed the Blood Slaughter Sword.

The Murong Family members acted as if they had received a great pardon.

"Sword Master, please wait; we will prepare immediately."

Each member hurriedly got up to prepare.

Xiao Yi nodded.

The situation had unfolded as he expected.

In fact, the man in black who kidnapped Xiao Chong earlier today had already died by his sword.

Both the main culprits Murong Qianjun and Murong Xuan were also dead.

The matter could temporarily be set aside.

Furthermore, as the largest mercantile family in Northern Mountain County,

if he truly wiped them out completely, Northern Mountain County would surely fall into great chaos.

Neither Northern Mountain County King nor the Sub Hall Master would like to see such a situation occur.

Nor would they allow him to act in such a manner.

Hence, this was the best outcome.

Of course, the premise is that Murong Sha and Murong Ying genuinely did not cause any casualties in the Xiao Family.

Otherwise, Xiao Yi's sword today would not have been sheathed.

Before long, the family members had already delivered carloads of Qiankun Bags to Xiao Yi.

Indeed, carloads.

The wealth and goods of the Murong Family were astronomical.

"Sword Master, these goods are just ordinary items," said Murong Baishan respectfully.

"Please follow me, Sword Master; the Murong Family's Treasure Room is located elsewhere."

"Um," Xiao Yi nodded.

Before long, Xiao Yi arrived at the Treasure Room.

Seeing the immense Treasure Room in front of him also made his eyes shine.

The items inside were diverse and rare treasures were countless.

Items like Demon Beast Cores and Essence Blood were piled like mountains.

At the forefront, there was a conspicuous wooden platform.

Three items were placed on it.

"Sword Master, those three items are the most important treasures of our Northern Mountain Murong Family," Murong Baishan introduced.

Xiao Yi nodded.

The three items in the front.

A High-Grade Spiritual Artifact; One Universe Ring; and a strange circle.

"What is this?" Xiao Yi pointed at the strange circle.

He recognized the other two items.

A High-Grade Spiritual Artifact was the highest-level weapon of the Northern Mountain Murong Family.

There were two Qiankun Bags in the Northern Mountain Murong Family. One was in the East Desolate Trading House, which he had already stolen using the identity of Yi Xiao.

One was in the family, which was the one in front of him.

"This is a Beast Taming Ring," Murong Baishan replied.

"It is said that it was created by a great Human Clan power in the Ancient Times from the Demon Hunting Hall."

"The method of its creation has already been lost, and the existing Beast Taming Rings are few."

"Its use is to subdue demon beasts, making them recognize their master and serve him."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was slightly surprised.

...

First update.