Soul Emperor Martial God

Two people sped along, and in less than half a day, they arrived at South Forest City.

South Forest City is situated at the far south.

The scenery is pleasant, with a climate that is like spring all year round.

Living here must indeed be a delightful affair.

The two made their way to the Qin Family.

'Chirp, chirp...'

The sounds signified a warning.

Dozens of Martial Artists leapt out.

Xiao Yi and Liu Yanran were strangers, and their auras were not weak.

It was normal for the Qin Family Members to be on alert.

After a short while, another dozen Martial Artists flew out.

The South Forest Qin Family was famously united.

"Who goes there?" asked a Mysterious Profundity Realm Warrior who was leading the group.

"Xiao Yi." Xiao Yi replied with a faint smile.

"Xiao Yi?" The Qin Family Member thought for a moment, puzzled, "Are you the good friend of our Young Master from the Sky-splitting Sword Sect?"

"Exactly, is Qin Feiyang here?" Xiao Yi inquired.

"He is not," the Qin Family Member shook his head.

"Where has he gone? I have urgent business with him," Xiao Yi pressed on.

"I cannot say," the Qin Family Member shook his head again.

"This..." Xiao Yi was taken aback; he had heard that the people of the Qin Family were always hospitable and friendly.

Suddenly, a figure leapt out from the Qin Family compound.

It was no other than the Qin Family Master, the father of Qin Feiyang.

A Half-step Breaking Profound Martial Artist.

"Family Head," Qin Family Members bowed respectfully in turn.

"Dispense with the formalities," the Qin Family Master waved his hand.

"Young friends, may I ask what business you have with my son Feiyang?" The Qin Family Master asked politely, with folded hands.

Xiao Yi replied, "It is like this, in a few months' time, the Sword Sect Disciples shall select 10 people to go to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"Qin Feiyang is one of them."

"So I came to find him."

"To the Sky-splitting Sword Sect?" The Qin Family Master was surprised, "Is that not the Martial Arts Holy Land of the Flame Martial Kingdom?"

"Indeed," Xiao Yi nodded.

"Hisss." The Qin Family Master drew a sharp breath.

"It's been many years since anyone from the Northern Mountain County branch of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect has gone there."

The Qin Family, though lacking a Mystic Breakthrough Realm Martial Artist,

is certainly one of the great powers in Northern Mountain County with a long legacy.

Naturally, they were privy to certain secret knowledge.

"That's not right," the Qin Family Master suddenly said, "Feiyang has not grasped the Inheritance of your Sword Sect's Stele."

"How could he be qualified to go to the Sword Sect?"

"You just mentioned selecting 10 people."

"Could it be that a Sword Master, unseen for hundreds of years in Northern Mountain County, has appeared?"

Xiao Yi smiled and took a Sword Master Token from his bosom.

"The Sword Master Token." The Qin Family Master immediately recognized it and quickly bowed.

"Greetings, Northern Mountain Sword Master."

"Uncle Qin, there's no need for such courtesy." Xiao Yi stepped aside to avoid the bow.

"Can you now tell me where Qin Feiyang has gone?"

"I can," the Qin Family Master smiled, "But Feiyang won't be going to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"He has already left Northern Mountain County and gone to train with the Snow Winged Eagle Clan."

As he spoke, the Qin Family Master took out a Qiankun Bag from within his clothes.

"This is something Feiyang asked me to give you before he left."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was startled and asked, "When did he leave, and can I manage to bring him back?"

To Xiao Yi, the opportunity to train at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was not to be missed.

But the Qin Family Master said, "He left about two months ago, I'd say."

"Just a few days after he returned from the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, he was off."

"Before he left, he went mad, acting not at all as casual as before, but rather earnestly saying he needed to train hard."

"He also said something about believing you wouldn't just die like that, which left me rather bewildered."

"Then he left behind this bag, telling me to give it to you whenever possible."

"Tsks." The Qin Family Master chuckled, "I wonder what that child was thinking."

"You, as the prominent Northern Mountain Sword Master, how could you possibly die."

Saying this, the Qin Family Master shook his head.

"I have to say, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect really is a good place to teach Disciples."

"Feiyang, that carefree and unruly character, has actually been trained to take things seriously by an elder of your Sword Sect,"

"Uh," Xiao Yi chuckled sheepishly.

That day, upon leaving the Sword Sect,

Qin Feiyang didn't say a word.

Unexpectedly, he firmly believed that Xiao Yi had not died.

Xiao Yi asked, "Where is the Snow Winged Eagle Clan located? Can they compare to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect?"

"If they can't compare, I will go bring Qin Feiyang back right now."

Before the Qin Family Master could speak,

Liu Yanran jumped in, "In the Extreme Cold Land."

"The Snow Winged Eagle Clan has always been mysterious, perched atop the snowy peaks."

"Surrounded by the Extreme Cold Gang Winds."

"Ordinary people, even Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists, cannot reach there."

"Only the eagle clan, with their Wind Control ability, or if the Snow Winged Eagle Clan comes out to meet, can one enter."

"Xiao Yi, you can't go there."

"If we were really to compare, naturally, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect would be stronger."

"However, Qin Feiyang has a Golden Winged Eagle Martial Soul."

"His cultivation with the Snow Winged Eagle Clan should be better."

"I see," Xiao Yi nodded.

"Since that's the case, I won't disturb you any further." Xiao Yi bowed to the Qin Family Master, planning to leave.

"Oh? Won't you stay a few more days?" the Qin Family Master asked, wishing to retain him.

"The scenery in South Forest City is pleasant, very nice."

"Thank you, Uncle Qin, for the kind offer, but I have urgent matters to attend to. I'll visit another time," Xiao Yi bowed his hands.

"If so, I won't impose any further," the Qin Family Master nodded.

After the exchange of courtesies, Xiao Yi and Liu Yanran left, flying into the sky.

At that moment, several Qin Family Members approached the Family Master, saying, "Family Master, the Snow Winged Eagle Clan is a secret, we shouldn't disclose it to outsiders lightly."

"For ordinary people, it's a secret; for the powerful, it's not much," the Qin Family Master shook his head.

"Besides, that Xiao Yi is the Northern Mountain Sword Master."

"There are only ten spots to go to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, and he was willing to give one to Feiyang."

"He knows to approach Feiyang when there are benefits."

"It proves that they are not bad people."

The Qin Family Master said cheerfully.

...

On the other side, after flying for half a day, the two returned to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

"Yanran, just wait for me here at the Sword Sect. We'll set off together for the Royal Capital," Xiao Yi said.

"Aren't you staying at the Sword Sect?" Liu Yanran asked.

"I need to return to my family. There are still important matters at home waiting for me to handle."

Liu Yanran's face showed a moment of disappointment, but she nevertheless nodded.

...

Before long, Xiao Yi returned to the Xiao Family.

After spending a few days with the elders, he resumed his intense practice.

As the saying goes, in the mountains, the years do not count, and time is lost during cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, four months passed.

One month remained before the trip to the Royal Capital.

During those four months, Xiao Yi dedicated himself to relentless cultivation.

Yet his Cultivation hardly grew.

Because the True Qi gained from each session of practice was 'seized' by the Ice Phoenix Sword.

Not even one ten-thousandth of the Golden Core Embryo could be obtained.

Furthermore, the Fourth-level Demon Beast Essence Blood and inner cores sent by the Northern Mountain Murong Family from every Shengbao Trading House were also used by Xiao Yi.

There was no progress in Cultivation.

But his Physical Strength did increase somewhat.

The original six drops of Asura Power had now become eight.

Just two more drops to condense, reaching ten,

And his physical strength would break through to the Earth Origin Realm.

"Hoo." Xiao Yi woke from his practice, exhaling a breath of stale air.

"There's only one last month left, I need to make good use of the time."

Xiao Yi seemed to have a plan in mind and was step by step preparing for what was necessary.

After stopping his training, he left the Xiao Family once again.

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The fourth update.