Soul Emperor Martial God

Returning to the Xiao Family, Xiao Yi was greeted by the Great Elder, Xiao Lihuo, and the Third Elder walking towards him.

The two of them were accustomed to seeing Xiao Yi often out and about, not staying within the Xiao Family.

But this time, Xiao Yi had brought back a child with him.

This puzzled them.

"Elder Yi, who is this?" the Great Elder, Xiao Lihuo, asked as he glanced at the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile.

Xiao Yi was taken aback and casually concocted a story, "Oh, this is Little Star."

"I was just strolling around the city and came across this child, an orphan with neither father nor mother."

"Wandering the streets and begging, quite pitiable."

"I just happened to bring him back."

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile sneakily rolled his eyes at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Lihuo and Xiao Chong, however, said, "I see."

With that, the two walked over to the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile.

With smiles on their faces, they said, "This child is quite cute, let him stay in the Xiao Family."

"In the future, he will follow the family's Martial Artists for cultivation."

"When he grows up, at the very least, he could be a useful Martial Artist."

Saying this, the two even pinched the cheeks of the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile.

The Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile gritted his teeth, "Old men..."

"Ahem." Xiao Yi coughed a couple of times.

Quickly stopping himself, the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile forced a smile and said, "Hello, two esteemed grandfathers."

"Ha ha, very polite indeed," Xiao Lihuo and Xiao Chong chuckled, then walked away to attend to the family's affairs.

Once the two had left.

Xiao Yi addressed the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile, "Little Star, from now on, I shall call you this."

Little Star blinked and said, "Fine, I didn't have a name anyway."

"This name sounds quite nice."

Ever since he had taken the Transformation Pill,

Little Star seemed less resistant to recognizing Xiao Yi as his master.

Instead, he became rather talkative, chatting with Xiao Yi about this and that.

Xiao Yi joked, "In this shape,"

"I really have a hard time imagining you as the fierce beast that attacked Mystic Breakthrough City a hundred years ago."

"How unfair, Master," Little Star hastened to explain.

"You know, we Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodiles can control lightning from birth."

"I had just been born not long before that."

"I was merely interested in humans, and I planned to go into the city to have a look."

"But at that time, I wasn't familiar with controlling lightning."

"So when I set out, storms of lightning followed me."

"Those human Martial Artists thought I was attacking the city."

Saying this, Little Star's face was full of regret.

"I was incredibly unlucky."

"I was about to leave when I happened to encounter that madman, the Bloodthirsty Profound Monarch."

"He didn't reason with anyone; he just started fighting at the drop of a hat."

"When he was no match for me, he sealed me with his death."

"Cursing me to live a white-haired century in that seal, hmph."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was startled; he hadn't known the events of that year were so.

He remembered Little Star always longing for a human form,

And indeed being very curious about humans.

However, Xiao Yi recalled that when he first saw its 'Illusion' two years ago, it was fierce and bloodthirsty,

Even threatening to slaughter everyone in Mystic Breakthrough City.

Xiao Yi voiced his doubts.

Commandingly, Little Star replied, "The Thundering Desolate Marsh was my birthplace and my territory."

"Why should human Martial Artists be allowed to hunt demon beasts?"

"And why shouldn't I be allowed to kill human Martial Artists?"

"That's not fair."

"Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Profound Monarch sealed me for a century."

"Of course, I wanted revenge; at that time, I hated all of humanity."

Two years before, it had been trapped for a century, filled with rage, naturally becoming extremely violent.

Xiao Yi shook his head; talking about something from a hundred years ago was pointless now.

"So, if I were to confine you for thirty years now, you'd hate me too?" Xiao Yi asked, tone even.

"Never," Little Star earnestly responded.

"Master, you forged the Transformation Pill for me; you've done me a great kindness."

"If I had to cultivate by myself, it might have taken 300 years to transform."

Though Little Star was a young demon beast,

Demon beasts were always clear about gratitude and grudges.

"Let's drop it, no point dwelling on the past," Xiao Yi smiled, "From now on, you will protect the family for me."

"Yes, Little Star will obey," Little Star perked up its head.

"Also," Xiao Yi instructed, "you must never speak of my matters."

"Including the Beast Taming Ring and my flames."

"And your identity must not be revealed either, understand?"

"Okay, I'll listen to Master," Little Star nodded.

...

Xiao Yi took a deep breath and surveyed the surroundings of the Xiao Family one more time.

These days, the preparations he had made for the Xiao Family,

Everything that could be done had been accomplished.

The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures he had previously obtained from the Northern Mountain Murong Family,

Had nearly all been turned into Elixir Elixirs.

There were those for healing, those to increase Cultivation, those to assist in cultivation, and many more...

Everything one could hope for, and in copious quantities.

Sufficient for the Xiao Family's use for a decade or more.

Also, he had long since exchanged numerous Cultivation Techniques at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

The weakest were High-level Xuan Rank, while the strongest had reached Earth Rank.

With such a foundation,

the Xiao Family would surely grow to the level of the Guu Family within five years.

Within ten years, the Xiao Family would certainly become one of the dominant forces in Northern Mountain County.

And with the protection of the Heavenly Star Thunder Crocodile,

the Xiao Family would be able to develop in peace.

Currently, there was about a month and a half to go before his journey to the Royal Capital.

Xiao Yi could now rest assured.

With a whoosh,

Xiao Yi vanished from his spot, flying through the sky, heading towards Northern Mountain City.

He still remembered, four months ago, the Sub Hall Master had sent him a message in the Demon Hunting Hall.

Instructing him to visit Northern Mountain City when he had the chance.

...

Unknown to him, Northern Mountain City was at this moment facing a crisis.

Of course, the crisis was not aimed at the common folk.

It was targeted specifically at the Sub Hall Master and the Northern Mountain County King.

Above Northern Mountain City,

two figures stood in the air, coldly staring at the ten people also hovering in front of them.

These ten, each possessed an extraordinary aura.

They all belonged to Blood Mist Valley.

The leader was a young man, roughly twenty years old.

The Sub Hall Master and the Northern Mountain County King even went so far as to clasp their hands in a salute towards this young man.

"We do not know what brought Young Master Xue to Northern Mountain County this time?"

Young Master Xue?

The young man was actually Young Master Xue?

Young Master Xue, the second son of the Blood Mist Valley Master.

His real name was Xue Wushang.

He was a prodigy from a young age, with an exceptional Martial Arts Talent.

Entered Mysterious Profundity at age 12, reached Mystic Breakthrough at 15, and entered Earth Origin Realm at 18.

Now 20, he was already a Fourth Layer Earth Origin Realm Martial Artist.

Hailed as one of the six Heavenly Talents of the Royal Capital.

Ranked third on the Flame Martial List.

Like the Northern Mountain Ranking, it was a list ranking the most outstanding young talents of Northern Mountain County.

The Flame Martial List was the list of the most outstanding young talents in the entire Flame Martial Kingdom.

Those on this list could almost certainly guarantee

their future as super powerful figures in the Flame Martial Kingdom.

Therefore, making it onto the Flame Martial List was also the most coveted and sought-after achievement by all talented Martial Artists across the nation.

Rumor had it, Young Master Xue had started accepting assassination assignments at the age of 15.

He had completed countless such missions,

and what was chilling was that he had never been defeated.

Every time he struck, it was a bloody massacre.

As a result, after completing assignments, he would always be drenched in blood.

Of course, it was the blood of his enemies; he himself was always unscathed.

This is how the name Young Master Xue came to be.

But back to the matter at hand.

No sooner had the Sub Hall Master and the Northern Mountain County King spoken,

when Xue Tu, standing behind Young Master Xue, immediately said in a cold voice, "You still have the face to ask?"

"Hand over the Northern Mountain Sword Master quickly or do not blame us from the Blood Mist Valley for being ruthless."

"Northern Mountain Sword Master?" The Sub Hall Master frowned.

Ignoring Xue Tu, he looked directly at Young Master Xue.

The Sub Hall Master asked seriously, "The feud between the Northern Mountain Sword Master and Xue Tu has brought Young Master Xue here in person?"

Young Master Xue stood with his hands behind his back, his voice firm, "I do not concern myself with their feud."

"But the incident four months ago, where he injured my elder brother, that must be addressed."

"Oh?" The Sub Hall Master asked in confusion, "It seems that the Northern Mountain Sword Master has had no feud with the Blood Mist Valley eldest young master."

"Young Master Xue, could there be some misunderstanding here?"

"Do be careful not to believe the slander of some petty people."

The Sub Hall Master glanced at Xue Tu, clearly referring to him.

However, at the same time, the Sub Hall Master and the Northern Mountain County King were extremely deferential in front of Young Master Xue.

"Humph, still trying to argue." Xue Tu shouted angrily, "Four months ago, the Duke, along with people from our Blood Mist Valley, came to your Northern Mountain County."

"Yet they were attacked by a Sword Dao Practitioner."

"Except for the Duke who had Protective Items and escaped, the other eight all died."

"That Sword Dao Practitioner, despite being only around 18 or 19 years old, had extraordinary Sword Intent and overwhelming strength."

"These were the Duke's own words; could they be false?"

"In the entire Northern Mountain County, at such a young age, to have such Sword Dao Cultivation and strength comparable to the Earth Origin Realm."

"Who else could it be but the Northern Mountain Sword Master?"

"This..." The Sub Hall Master and the Northern Mountain County King were rendered speechless.

They truly didn't know about this.

The Northern Mountain County King said solemnly, "Young Master Xue, perhaps there is some misunderstanding."

"Additionally, the Northern Mountain Sword Master is one of the thirty-six Sword Masters under the Sword Sect."

"It's not like we can just hand him over easily, nor is it up to you, Young Master Xue, to deal with him as you wish."

"Perhaps we could..."

The Northern Mountain County King didn't get to finish his sentence.

Young Master Xue's expression had already turned cold.

"It seems you are trying to shield him. Since that's the case, let's not waste words."

Young Master Xue made his move in an instant.

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The first update.