Soul Emperor Martial God

"If I say no?"

Xiao Yi looked indifferently at the woman before him.

There was a sense of cold pride and disdain for everything in the woman's brows, which Xiao Yi found somewhat repulsive.

"Then, I will return the favor tenfold," Zhou Yueyao said coldly.

"My brother has a minor injury, and yours will be severe."

At this moment, a child walked over.

"What's wrong, don't dare to take off the mask? Are you an ugly monster?"

The child, named Zhou Zixin.

The Family Head of the Zhou Family, in his middle age, was blessed with this only son, whom he doted on immeasurably.

His sister, Zhou Yueyao, also loved him very dearly.

It seemed as though he had other protective items on his person.

Xiao Yi's slap just now hadn't injured him.

He still hopped and skipped over, coming over with pride in his step.

"Even though I can't see your face."

"But with your clear brows and handsome eyes, you must have been a good-looking young master before."

"Now you wear a mask and hide from everyone."

"Could it be that you've been disfigured?"

Zhou Zixin spoke with full curiosity, tugging at Zhou Yueyao's arm.

"Sister, my bottom hurt when I fell just now."

"Quickly make this masked man take off his mask and apologize to me."

He only wanted to see Xiao Yi's face beneath the mask.

Just to satisfy his curiosity.

Zhou Yueyao nodded and said, "Did you hear what my brother said?"

As she spoke, a sharp sword appeared out of thin air in Zhou Yueyao's hand.

The sword was named Reverse Water, and it was a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.

It was a personal gift to Zhou Yueyao from the Sect Leader of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect in Nine River County.

Its power was quite extraordinary.

"Heh," Xiao Yi scoffed. "Just a Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer, and you dare to brandish a sword in front of me?"

With Xiao Yi's abilities, he naturally saw through Zhou Yueyao's Cultivation at a glance—Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer.

Different from the Extreme Boundary Stele.

For a Ten-Percent Origin World Stele comprehender, reaching the Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer was enough to become a Sword Master.

For Zhou Yueyao to have Seventh Layer Cultivation at her age was quite remarkable.

The strongest person in the Northern Mountain County branch of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect now was no other than Xiao Yi, followed by Medicine Hall Chief Ye Ming.

A few days ago, after concentrated cultivation, Ye Ming had barely made a breakthrough to Mystic Breakthrough First Layer.

As for Miao Qianhuo, Yui Rulong, and others, they were still at Mysterious Profundity Ninth Layer.

It wasn't that they lacked talent.

It was just that the teaching prowess of the Northern Mountain County branch of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was indeed not as formidable as those of other counties' Sky-splitting Sword Sects.

After all, the elders of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect in each county were not as skilled in Cultivation as those in other counties.

Of course, Xiao Yi didn't take Zhou Yueyao's abilities to heart.

Even without using the Physical Strength of Earth Element Fifth Stage,

just his Martial Arts Cultivation of Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer was enough to defeat her with ease.

The Sword Dao of a Ten-Percent Extreme Boundary Stele Sword Master was not to be trifled with.

"So you say, you refuse to take off the mask and apologize?"

Seeing Xiao Yi's scoff, Zhou Yueyao questioned.

"Apologize?" Xiao Yi laughed once again.

"If beneath the mask, I indeed have an unsightly face,"

"Won't forcing me to unveil be exposing someone's scars?"

"Your brother is only a child, yet he acts so wildly."

"As his sister, there's no way you don't know."

"Yet you still spoil and favor him, isn't that failing to distinguish right from wrong?"

"You came up and demanded a slap from me"

"Before you would let me leave."

"Isn't that tyrannical and overbearing?"

Xiao Yi finished these words in one breath.

His face suddenly turned cold.

"Sky-splitting Sword Sect of Nine River County actually made you a Sword Master?"

"Is the whole sect filled with fools?"

Xiao Yi shouted loudly.

Zhou Yueyao's face instantly darkened.

"You're courting death."

Zhou Yueyao's Reverse Water Sword thrust out.

There was a flash of murderous intent in Xiao Yi's eyes.

Just now, he didn't take into account the child's actions.

Now, this sister was so unreasonable and aggressive,

And even wanted to take off his mask.

Xiao Yi would no longer tolerate it.

Killing Zhou Yueyao was no more difficult for him than killing an ant.

But, right at that moment.

A figure suddenly leapt from the side of the Demon Hunting Hall.

With a flick of a finger, the figure diverted the Reverse Water Sword away and then stood in front of Xiao Yi.

The comer was a middle-aged man.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

"General Executor Yi Xiao," the middle-aged man greeted with a bow.

"I am Du Hua, in charge of this Demon Hunting Hall and also the Chief Steward."

Xiao Yi returned the gesture, bowing, "Chief Steward Du Hua."

Xiao Yi sensed

That this Du Hua was an Earth Origin Realm Martial Artist.

If a Chief Steward of the Nine River County Demon Hunting Hall was only at the Earth Origin Realm,

While all of the Northern Mountain County's were at Mystic Breakthrough Realm,

It's no wonder that Northern Mountain County was reputed to be the weakest among the thirty-six counties.

At this time, inside the Demon Hunting Hall,

A Law Enforcement Team arrived at speed,

Along with several clerks.

"Kneel down." Du Hua suddenly shouted.

One of the clerks, with a look of panic, hurriedly knelt down.

It was the one who had previously shown disrespect to Xiao Yi in the Task Department.

"As the saying goes, every country has its laws and every hall has its rules," Du Hua scolded.

"You, merely a common clerk."

"When you see a Deacon, you still must show respect."

"When you meet General Executor Yi Xiao, you speak carelessly."

"With such disrespect towards your superiors, if General Executor Yi Xiao decides to pursue this matter,"

"you would immediately face punishment from the Law Enforcement Team and be expelled from the Demon Hunting Hall."

Upon hearing this, the staff member quickly looked towards Xiao Yi.

Begging for mercy, he said, "General Executor Yi Xiao."

"I was blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai, I hope for your forgiveness."

He could look down on Xiao Yi, whose cultivation was not strong.

He could believe that all martial artists from Northern Mountain County were weak.

But, he could not disrespect the Chief Steward.

Demon Hunters had a profession of blood and glory.

Within the Demon Hunting Hall, any position above Deacon

was a reward for various accomplishments by the Demon Hunters.

Every Chief Steward must have many achievements to their name.

It was not for a mere staff member to be presumptuous.

"Let it be," Xiao Yi waved his hand dismissively.

He didn't like trouble.

Nor did he plan to stay long in Nine River County.

He was in a hurry to get to the Royal Capital.

"Thank you, General Executor Yi Xiao," the staff member said with a sigh of relief as if pardoned.

At this moment,

Zhou Yueyao said coldly, "So he is a Chief Steward after all."

"No wonder General Executor Du Hua, you would help him."

"But if he has injured my younger brother, not even your Demon Hunting Hall can protect him."

"General Executor Du Hua, it's best you don't meddle in this matter."

"I might not be a match for you."

"But I will ask the Sub Hall Master to deal with this."

Zhou Yueyao, though only at Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer,

was far less powerful than the Demon Hunting Hall Deacons present.

But her status as Sword Master allowed her to be on equal footing with the Nine River County Prince and the Sub Hall Master.

"Feel free to ask the Sword Master," Du Hua said seriously.

"The Demon Hunting Hall does not involve itself in any factional disputes."

"But, the Demon Hunting Hall is not an organization that fails to distinguish right from wrong."

"I have seen everything today."

"The young master of the Zhou Family was arrogant and overbearing, and General Executor Yi Xiao repeatedly chose to overlook it."

"If it hadn't been for his excessive behavior, General Executor Yi Xiao wouldn't have acted to harm him."

"Even if you bring the Sub Hall Master here,"

"The Sub Hall Master won't side with you."

Du Hua articulated each word, with every sentence sounding firm and decisive.

"You…" Zhou Yueyao showed anger in her face.

"Du Hua, are you really willing to offend our Zhou Family?"

"It's not about offending," Du Hua shook his head and said, "As Demon Hunters of the Demon Hunting Hall,

we already face immense hardship and danger in killing demon beasts and completing tasks while traveling."

"We shouldn't have to suffer unfair treatment here and be bullied without reason."

Being a Demon Hunter was, in itself, a very dangerous profession.

The existence of the Demon Hunting Hall was to provide the most significant assistance to Demon Hunters,

let alone Xiao Yi who was a Chief Steward with achievements.

"You… you… fine, just you wait," Zhou Yueyao said angrily, waving her sleeve.

Knowing she was no match for Du Hua.

She said coldly, "Du Hua, you can stop me."

"But can you stop my father, or my master?"

"Hmph, you'll not settle this matter easily."

After speaking, Zhou Yueyao picked up Zhou Zixin and flew away.

It seemed she was going to get reinforcements.

Seeing this, Du Hua addressed Xiao Yi at his side, "General Executor Yi Xiao."

"Zhou Yueyao is Nine River County's number one talent."

"She has been spoiled by the elders of Sky-splitting Sword Sect since she was young."

"So her attitude is a bit willful."

"She's not a barbaric or rude person."

"Today, she was just too anxious about her brother."

"Please, General Executor Yi Xiao, do not take it to heart."

In Du Hua's view, Yi Xiao, coming from Northern Mountain County, was not strong.

But to be a Chief Steward at such a young age,

His future achievements were bound to be extraordinary.

He did not want to see Yi Xiao harbor a grudge with his own county's Sword Master.

"Zhou Yueyao will soon bring reinforcements."

"It's better for you, General Executor Yi Xiao, to leave quickly, I will hold her off for a while."

Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Thank you, General Executor Du Hua."

It wasn't that Xiao Yi was afraid of the Zhou Family, he just didn't like trouble.

Bickering with a child and an immature woman was pointless.

After exchanging pleasantries, with a flicker, Xiao Yi disappeared in an instant.

At this moment, Du Hua instructed the staff member next to him,

"Go get General Executor Yi Xiao's file and information."

"With Northern Mountain County so far away from Nine River County, why would he come here?"

He only knew that Yi Xiao had shown the Chief Steward Token, knowing Yi Xiao's status as a Chief Steward.

But he was unaware of Yi Xiao's information.

He wondered whether Yi Xiao had important business in Nine River County?

If so, he was willing to offer help.

The staff member had just left.

Suddenly, a thunderous alarm echoed throughout Nine River City.

Du Hua's face changed drastically.

"Is this an alarm? Such a ferocious urgency, could it be…"

...

Elsewhere, Xiao Yi, with his Purple Flame Fire Wings flapping, took off flying away.

In no time, he left Nine River City.

Just as he was about to leave Nine River County,

he suddenly sensed intense demon beast auras coming from outside the city.

Even from a distance, he could feel the pervasive aura that filled the sky.

"What a surging demon beast aura?"

"So many, and not weak."

"Could it be a beast tide?"

With a change in expression, Xiao Yi stopped in his tracks, ready to leave.

His Purple Flame Fire Wings flapped as he turned back towards Nine River City.

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The fourth update.