Soul Emperor Martial God

"Purple Flame Yi Xiao?" the Nine River County Prince furrowed his brows.

"Is this person very famous?"

"Not just famous," the Sub Hall Master exclaimed with wide eyes.

"Half a month ago, he single-handedly knocked Young Master Xue off his perch, number three on the Flame Martial List."

"Even intended to kill him."

"Once this incident broke out, the entire Royal Capital was shaken."

"Young Master Xue?" the Nine River County Prince frowned.

"Could it be the young Valley Master of Blood Mist Valley?"

"Exactly," the Sub Hall Master said in a grave tone.

"Just yesterday, I received a message from other County Demon Hunting Halls."

"Under the raging anger of Blood Mist Valley, an assassin was dispatched to pursue him days ago."

"But, the result was nearly a hundred elite killers from Blood Mist Valley."

"All perished at his hands, not a single one spared."

"Including a Heavenly Origin Realm Elder, who also met a tragic death by his hand."

Speaking thus, the Sub Hall Master's voice trembled, "This person, is truly a Killing God."

"Anyone who has enmities with him, so far, has never ended well."

Hearing this, the Nine River County Prince said, "This is trouble, real trouble."

Instantly, the faces of the Great Elder of Zhou Family and Zhou Yueyao turned deathly pale.

As did Hu Yihu and other captains of the Demon Hunting Team, a surge of panic welling up.

"If this lad dares to kill even Young Master Xue, this time Yueyao has enmity with him, isn't she in danger?" the Nine River County Prince hurriedly said.

"And our Zhou Family too," exclaimed the Great Elder of Zhou Family.

"This lad dares to kill the assassins of Blood Mist Valley so decisively."

"Our Zhou Family is in trouble."

"Yueyao," the Nine River County Prince immediately called out.

"Go back to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect immediately, ask your Master to escort you to the Royal Capital."

"Join the Sword Sect as soon as possible, to avoid him causing you harm."

"Huh," the Sub Hall Master suddenly chuckled.

"At this time, you still have the mood to laugh?" a hint of displeasure flashed across the Nine River County Prince's face.

The Sub Hall Master laughed, "Purple Flame Yi Xiao, he is the Heavenly Talent of our Demon Hall."

"With such a General Executor emerging from our Demon Hall, how could I not laugh."

"As for the grudges with Yueyao, I actually think there's no need to worry too much."

"This lad, as a Demon Hunter, has countless achievements in the Demon Hunting Hall."

"Though he's decisive in killing,"

"He's definitely not someone who can't tell right from wrong."

"Moreover, Purple Flame Yi Xiao's reputation is known far and wide."

"Why would he bother with a little girl like Yueyao."

"I guess, his passing through Nine River County, is likely because he's heading to the Royal Capital."

"To partake in the grand finals of the refining competition."

"Yueyao," the Sub Hall Master suddenly looked towards Zhou Yueyao.

By now, Zhou Yueyao's face had already turned deathly pale.

But alongside her pallor, she suddenly developed a profound interest in Yi Xiao.

"Yueyao, the Sub Hall Master is calling you, what are you daydreaming about?" the Great Elder of Zhou Family scolded.

"Uh, ah? What?" Zhou Yueyao came to.

"Yueyao," the Sub Hall Master spoke sternly, "this time, when you go to the Royal Capital."

"If you encounter him, offer an apology and make amends."

"Do not provoke further enmity with him, understand?"

"Understood," Zhou Yueyao nodded.

"Du Hua," the Sub Hall Master turned to Du Hua.

"This time, for the protection of Nine River County, General Executor Yi Xiao's contributions are indispensable."

"Record this achievement in the files."

"Wherever he goes to any County's Demon Hunting Hall, he may claim Task Points and rewards for this occasion."

"Yes," Du Hua nodded.

...

Elsewhere.

Xiao Yi, leaping swiftly on his journey, had already left Nine River County.

Still a dozen or so counties away from the Royal Capital.

At full speed, he would reach within a week.

A day later, Xiao Yi crossed two counties.

Just as he was about to continue on his way.

He suddenly sensed a violent demon beast aura from far away.

"Hm?" Xiao Yi's brows furrowed.

Intrigued, he promptly pursued the source of the aura.

When he arrived where the aura was the strongest,

His expression instantly changed.

For there, a Beast Tide had erupted.

And the severity was not in the least bit less than that of Nine River County.

That sea of demon beasts, no less than half a million in number.

The leaders, were no less than several dozen Earth Origin Realm demon beasts.

Most troubling was, the martial power of this county seemed not to match up to Nine River County.

High in the sky,

Xiao Yi looked down.

On the battlefield, corpses were everywhere.

Mostly Human Martial Artists.

The City Guard Army, nearly a hundred thousand in number, all dead.

Demon Hunters, less than fifty thousand, most of them killed.

The other Martial Artists, at Mystic Breakthrough Realm and above, struggled desperately to defend the city.

Several Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists were entangled in fierce combat with demon beasts of the same realm.

Leading them were two middle-aged men.

If he wasn't mistaken,

these two were the Commandery Prince and Sub Hall Master of the county.

Both of them possessed the strength of the Earth Origin Sixth Layer.

The Sub Hall Master, wielding a top-grade Spiritual Artifact,

barely managed to block a demon beast with the strength of the Earth Origin Eighth Layer.

While the Commandery Prince only had a High Grade Spiritual Artifact,

he was completely overwhelmed by the demon beast.

Given the situation,

in less than half an hour,

the county's city wall would surely be breached.

Xiao Yi would naturally not just stand by and watch.

He acted in the blink of an eye.

A sky full of Purple Flame poured forth.

Countless Purple Flame Fire Blades descended, instantly killing a large number of ordinary demon beasts.

Afterward, he went straight for the Earth Origin Realm demon beasts.

"Huh?" The Commandery Prince and Sub Hall Master saw a figure rushing over and were initially alarmed.

But after realizing that the figure came to assist, they were immediately overjoyed.

When they saw those fierce Earth Origin Realm demon beasts

being killed one by one under the figure's fists,

shock appeared on their faces.

"May I ask the name of this powerful warrior?"

"Chief Steward of Northern Mountain County Demon Hunting Hall, Yi Xiao," Xiao Yi casually replied.

"Quickly go and slay the swarm of demon beasts, I'll handle these Earth Origin Realm ones."

With that, Xiao Yi waved his hand grandly.

A sky full of Purple Flame easily enveloped the group of Earth Origin Realm demon beasts.

At the same time, to guard against the possibility of defeat,

he secretly concealed the Ten Realms Annihilation Fire within the Purple Flame.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

Xiao Yi's figure flickered non-stop.

One after another, Earth Origin Realm demon beasts fell under his fists.

But, those demon beasts above the Earth Origin Eighth Layer proved temporarily invulnerable.

Half an hour later.

Dozens of Earth Origin Realm demon beasts were either dead or gravely injured.

Only those demon beasts above Earth Origin Fifth Stage remained locked in a stalemate with Xiao Yi.

Elsewhere, the massive swarm of demon beasts that had been offering fierce resistance to the human martial artists

suddenly found the tables turned with the addition of the Commandery Prince and the Sub Hall Master.

The entrance of the two Earth Origin Realm figures significantly relieved the pressure on the human side.

Within the Purple Flame Barrier,

Xiao Yi wrestled with the Earth Origin Realm demon beasts

while frowning in thought, "What's going on?"

"The Beast Tide keeps erupting, it's definitely not normal."

This place was only two counties away from Nine River County.

The situation was surely not as simple as a coincidence.

Xiao Yi had no time to think further, fully engaging in the battle.

Four hours later.

The Earth Origin Realm demon beasts wrapped in Purple Flame gradually had their life force burnt away by the hidden Ten Realms Annihilation Fire.

Xiao Yi struck in an instant.

With the force of thunder, he killed them all.

On the other side, the large group of demon beasts also fell under the concerted efforts of the Commandery Prince and the Sub Hall Master.

The Beast Tide in this county was thus quelled.

"Whew." Xiao Yi took a deep breath.

Looking out over the vast battlefield, strewn with piles of bones,

his face tightened with seriousness.

The blood of human martial artists and demon beasts alike flowed across the ground.

The entire battlefield was as if cloaked with a layer of dark-red, viscous color.

The rich scent of blood could turn one's stomach.

Panting, the Commandery Prince and Sub Hall Master flew over.

"General Executor Yi Xiao, we will never forget this great kindness," the two bowed to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi frowned and said, "This is Anyun County, right?"

"There are no extremely powerful Demon Beast Forests nearby."

"How could such a large-scale Beast Tide erupt?"

"We don't know," both men shook their heads.

"The Beast Tide only started today."

"With such a magnitude and number, far beyond what our Anyun County can handle."

"Anyun County is situated in the central region of Flame Martial Kingdom."

"It connects to surrounding counties with highly prosperous commerce."

"Almost no Beast Tides occur."

"Even if they do, they're just minor skirmishes."

"What exactly is going on?" Xiao Yi clenched his fist.

Looking at such heavy casualties, nobody could remain unmoved.

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