Soul Emperor Martial God

The Sect Treasure Vault stood in stark contrast to the Sword Pavilion.

Each at opposite ends.

Therefore, traveling from the Sword Pavilion to the Treasure Vault was no small distance.

After about ten minutes,

Everyone arrived at the Sect Treasure Vault.

Outside the vault, there were two guardians.

Xiao Yi slightly sensed their presence but could not discern their Cultivation.

However, from their aura, their strength was undoubtedly no less than that of the Heavenly Element Realm.

It's worth mentioning that,

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect also had distinctions between the inner and outer sect,

But the Treasure Vault did not.

There was only one vault, to which both Inner and Outer Disciples came to exchange for treasures.

In this respect, the Sect treated all disciples equally.

As long as you have enough sword points, you can exchange for anything you like.

"Great Elder," the two guardians greeted the Great Elder with a bow.

The Great Elder nodded his head.

"Oh, are these the Sword Masters and new disciples of this generation?" the two guardians surveyed the crowd.

They then showed a relieved expression.

"Not bad, very good indeed."

"To have such Cultivation at such a young age, far stronger than the previous generation of Sword Masters."

The elders of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect really treated the younger generation well.

At least, they were full of goodwill.

The entrance to the Treasure Vault was protected by a Prohibition.

The two guardians dissipated the Prohibition.

Allowing everyone to enter.

Upon entering the vault, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up.

Even Xiao Yi was taken aback.

The area inside was vast.

Far more than a hundred times larger than the Treasure Vault of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect in Northern Mountain County.

Most importantly, the items inside were numerous and not just placed one by one.

Instead, they were kept in Qiankun Bags.

One could imagine the astronomical number of treasures within.

Moreover, the rank of the treasures was uniformly high.

In addition, the Sect meticulously categorized the various treasures.

Weapons, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Cultivation Items, Elixir Elixirs, Cultivation Techniques, Martial Techniques, books, and so on.

Each category was systematically distributed throughout the vault.

The disciples didn't have to rely on luck to choose their items.

Nor did they need to waste time painstakingly searching.

The Sect's intention was very clear; they would spare no effort in nurturing disciples.

There was competition within the Sect, and it would be fierce.

But, the rewards that the disciples deserved would not unduly burden them.

"Alright," the Great Elder spoke up at this time.

"Put away those sparkling eyes."

"If you have the capability and enough sword points, you can take away everything in the Treasury."

"If not, then don't think too much."

"You only have half a month left."

"Proper cultivation is the righteous path."

The Great Elder instructed them.

The crowd bowed, "We will adhere to the Great Elder's instructions."

"Mm," the Great Elder nodded, "once you've taken the treasures, you may proceed to the forest on your own."

Having said that, the Great Elder turned and left.

As he walked away, he suddenly turned back to glance at Xiao Yi.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, your name is Xiao Yi, right?" the Great Elder asked.

"Yes," Xiao Yi bowed in response.

"Mm," the Great Elder said, "you've already come first in two consecutive assessments."

"For the third round, the competition for the title, you are the strongest contender."

"Of course, your difficulty will undoubtedly be the greatest."

"If you can win the 'Strongest Sword Master' title, the rewards you'll get will surpass your imagination."

"Look farther ahead, don't waste time here. Proper cultivation is most important."

The Great Elder said, his gaze towards Xiao Yi filled with admiration and expectation.

"Thank you for the reminder, Great Elder," Xiao Yi replied with a bow.

The Great Elder nodded and then completely departed.

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Everyone hastily selected items within.

The dazzling array of treasures piled like mountains would drive anyone insane with desire.

The disciples each went towards the sections containing the items they needed.

Xiao Yi headed straight for the area where Spiritual Artifacts were placed.

He intended to exchange for a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.

With enough Starlight Stones in hand, plus another High Grade Spiritual Artifact,

He would just need one more.

To forge the Flame Gloves into a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact.

The Flame Gloves were only a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact, which he had not used for a long time.

The greatest effect of Flame Gloves was in amplifying the power of flames.

Once they became a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact, combined with dual flames, his strength was bound to greatly increase.

Upon reaching the area of Spiritual Artifacts,

Xiao Yi glanced over and immediately sucked in a breath of cold air.

Laid out on wooden stands were no fewer than a thousand Spiritual Artifacts,

Ranging from Low Grade Spiritual Artifacts to Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts,

With no less than a hundred High Grade Spiritual Artifacts,

And dozens of Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

However, when he saw the Exchange Points required on the wooden stands, he frowned.

A High Grade Spiritual Artifact needed 7,000 sword points.

Top-grade Spiritual Artifact, requires 30,000 sword points.

The reward for the first round of assessment was to triple the sword points he had earned.

2,200 sword points turned into 6,600 sword points.

At the same time, he could choose any three treasures within his authorization from the treasure vault.

"Within his authorization" meant within these 6,600 sword points.

That is to say, he simply could not choose a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.

Unless he directly exchanged it with sword points.

For the second round of assessment, he had a reward of 10,000 sword points.

That is, he now had over 16,000 sword points in total.

Which was enough to exchange for a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.

But after some thought, he still decided not to exchange.

The Flame Gloves only amplified fire control.

They were useless to him who fought with the Sword Dao.

Right now, what was most important was to prepare for the assessment in half a month.

He should use the sword points to exchange for things that could improve his current combat strength.

After all, for a short time, he would not appear again as Yi Xiao.

The matter of the Flame Gloves could be postponed without rush.

Furthermore, for the second round of assessment, he could still get any item worth up to 10,000 sword points.

Unable to exchange for a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact, it would be a loss to exchange for a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.

After much deliberation, Xiao Yi left the Spiritual Artifact area.

He headed towards the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures area.

Right now, he was not lacking in Cultivation Techniques, Martial Techniques, or Alchemy books.

He arrived at the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures area.

Xiao Yi glanced around a few times.

This area was still subdivided.

One side contained medicinal herbs, while the other contained various Demon Beast Cores, Demon Beast Essence Blood.

And various materials.

"Sixth-level Demon Beast Core, one for 50 sword points," Xiao Yi took a deep breath.

Didn't that mean he could not exchange for more than a few hundred cores with all his sword points?

Feeling helpless, Xiao Yi could only choose not to exchange.

Those sword points were better saved.

When he had accumulated enough, he could exchange them for something of a higher level.

Within the Sect Treasure Vault, there were many Treasures that required tens of thousands of sword points to exchange.

However, the rewards for the first and second rounds of assessment:

Three treasures below 6,600 sword points; one item below 10,000 sword points.

He shouldn't waste them carelessly.

Having thought this, Xiao Yi continued to search within the treasure vault.

"Hm?"

Before long, Xiao Yi arrived at a certain area.

This area was significantly smaller than the others.

The wooden platform in the area had a label on it, inscribed with the words "Treasures."

Xiao Yi glanced over and saw on the foremost wooden platform a Puppet Ball.

"Six Wood Puppet Ball, can release six puppets with Earth Origin Ninth Layer strength of Wood Attribute to serve oneself."

"Points required, 30,000."

Xiao Yi's eyes brightened as he continued to read.

"Six Gold Puppet Balls, can release six puppets with Earth Origin Ninth Layer strength, proficient in the Sword Dao."

"Points required, 60,000."

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, the puppets in the Six Gold Puppet Balls.

They should be similar to the puppets proficient in the Sword Dao from the Sword Pavilion's trials.

In the Treasures area, there were Puppet Balls of various attributes, but the sword points required differed.

After some thought, Xiao Yi returned to the entrance of the treasure vault and found the two guardians.

"Sires," Xiao Yi bowed with folded hands.

"Hm? Northern Mountain Sword Master." The two smiled and nodded.

They allowed these Sword Masters into the treasure vault, naturally understanding the Sword Masters' information and identities beforehand.

"To achieve first place in two consecutive assessments, truly a Heavenly Talent."

"What matter brings you to us?"

Xiao Yi bowed and said, "Junior wishes to exchange for a certain item, but my sword points are lacking; I wonder..."

"No way," the two interrupted, "If you don't have enough sword points, you cannot exchange for an item."

"No need to try to ingratiate yourself with us."

"It's not that," Xiao Yi explained, "Junior has rewards for four items from the two rounds of assessments."

"Could I exchange these rewards for sword points, add them to my own, and exchange for something?"

"This..." The two hesitated for a moment.

"Alright." One of them smiled and agreed.

"After all, being first in two consecutive assessments, some privileges are justified."

"Just consider it barter."

Back inside the treasure vault.

Xiao Yi exchanged for the Six Wood Puppet Ball.

The Wood Attribute Puppet Ball was not adept at combat but had a gigantic body.

And Wood Attribute True Qi, which had healing effects.

It was extremely helpful for fleeing and prolonged combat.

Of course, Xiao Yi lost the chance to obtain three items worth 6,600 sword points and one worth 10,000 sword points.

In addition, he gave out an extra 200 sword points.

Altogether amassing 30,000 sword points.

After the exchange was complete, the two guardians left temporarily.

Xiao Yi continued to pick and choose in the Treasures area.

When he walked all the way to the last wooden platform, his pupils suddenly constricted.

It was a sword, incredibly sharp and captivating.

"Shadow Sword, the Sect's first treasure, surpassing Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts, ranked as a Primordial Artifact."

"Points required, 500,000."

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Second update.