Soul Emperor Martial God

In the vast Martial Arts Arena.

Xiao Yi and his group of four became the focus of the entire venue.

At this moment, the Great Elder spoke, "The next battle will only involve the four of you."

"There is no need for a draw, just pair up and fight directly."

"The two victors will then fight one more battle to determine the final winner."

"This time, there will be no second, third, or fourth places."

"There will be only one first place."

The Great Elder stated emphatically.

A surge of fighting spirit immediately appeared on the faces of the four.

First place belonged to the ultimate victor.

Only the first place was worthy of the title "Strongest Sword Master."

After the Great Elder finished speaking, his figure flashed, and he had already returned to the Elder's Seat.

He didn't say much nor was there a need to.

Because the remaining time belonged to the four of them.

On the Martial Arts Arena, the four exchanged glances.

Meteor Sword Master was the first to speak, "Jie Mo, you too are a renowned genius."

"How about we fight a match?"

"Sure," Jie Mo nodded.

Whether it was Meteor Sword Master or Jie Mo, both were famous geniuses.

Listed on the Flame Martial List.

As for Xiao Yi and Zhong Wuyou, both came from Northern Mountain County and were relatively unknown.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, I suppose I'll reluctantly be your opponent," Zhong Wuyou said with a face full of reluctance.

Xiao Yi said indifferently, "Sure."

"I hope you won't disappoint me," Zhong Wuyou said coldly.

"Although your fighting power is extraordinary."

"You are still just at the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer Cultivation."

"Heh," Xiao Yi chuckled lightly, "Let's give it our all then."

...

The vast Martial Arts Arena was now divided into two sides.

Meteor Sword Master and Jie Mo were on one side.

Xiao Yi and Zhong Wuyou were on the other.

The referee loudly declared the start.

The battles on both sides ignited instantly.

Meteor Sword Master and Jie Mo were roughly equal in strength.

Their battle was temporarily at a standstill.

The fight between Xiao Yi and Zhong Wuyou, however, was quite intense.

It was truly because Zhong Wuyou's way of fighting was immensely grandiose.

The moment he made a move, the ground was covered with bizarre plants.

Much of the Martial Arts Arena turned into a vibrant botanical field.

Some were trees containing deadly poison.

Some were flowers emitting strange toxic mists that weakened people.

Some were vines that attacked people automatically.

Even some were tiny plants like clamps.

It was simply full of traps.

Xiao Yi dodged while slicing these plants with his Sword Qi.

Meanwhile, Zhong Wuyou watched Xiao Yi with an arrogant expression, not making a move.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, if you keep dodging like this, you will ultimately lose."

Once his plants entwined someone, his assassination techniques would instantly reap the enemy's life.

But what he didn't expect...

His words had just fallen.

Not far away, Xiao Yi suddenly shouted in annoyance, "Break."

These plants posed no threat to Xiao Yi.

But Xiao Yi was really annoyed by these strange things.

He swung the Blood Slaughter Sword heavily in his hand.

Numerous Sword Qi surged out.

In mere seconds, the originally vibrant plants turned into a pile of chopped wood and weeds.

"This..." Zhong Wuyou was taken aback.

But in the next second, he scoffed coldly, "It seems you are worth my full effort."

Saying this, his figure flashed and he instantly disappeared from the spot.

When he appeared again, he was in front of Xiao Yi.

His left hand executed an Absorption Palm, and his right hand held a dagger.

Xiao Yi remained unafraid, shaking his head, "Too slow."

At the same time, Xiao Yi swung his sword.

Blocking Zhong Wuyou's dagger and the Absorption Palm.

With his other hand, he threw out a heavy palm strike.

Directly sending Zhong Wuyou flying.

"Pfft." Midair, Zhong Wuyou spurted out a mouthful of blood.

"So strong," Zhong Wuyou was somewhat in disbelief.

The True Qi he had absorbed earlier hadn't run out yet.

This meant he was still at the Earth Element First Layer Cultivation.

Combined with many powerful techniques, his strength was definitely above the peak of the Third Layer Peak.

Yet, he couldn't even scratch Xiao Yi.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, what exactly is your strength?" Zhong Wuyou asked seriously, with a grave expression.

"Not that strong," Xiao Yi shrugged.

"Just bullying you with a top-grade Spiritual Artifact."

Currently, Xiao Yi, with the help of Ice Mountain Fire Sea and Blood Slaughter Sword.

His strength was no less than the Earth Element Fourth Stage.

Along with his superior Sword Dao.

He was invincible among those at the Fourth Stage.

At this moment, Zhong Wuyou gritted his teeth and said, "Northern Mountain Sword Master, there's no need to prolong the fight."

"You are very strong, let's decide the outcome with one move."

"Sure," Xiao Yi nodded.

Suddenly, a green Mist Energy erupted from Zhong Wuyou's body.

Absorption Palm, he used it again.

He was absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy around him.

Xiao Yi frowned, instantly realizing that Zhong Wuyou's next attack would be no trivial matter.

After a moment,

Zhong Wuyou waved his hands and shouted loudly, "All-embracing."

In an instant, hundreds of trees ripped out of the ground.

The tallest one reached up into the clouds.

If left unchecked, the entire Martial Arts Arena, and even the surrounding area, would be affected.

Upon seeing this, the Great Elder in the Elder's Seat waved his hand and set up a barrier.

Beneath the barrier, the fight between Xiao Yi and Zhong Wuyou was completely enclosed.

Zhong Wuyou's "All-embracing" was originally a wide-range attack.

Now, although the area was significantly constrained, the energy was not diminished.

The giant trees that should have grown outside,

Now all grew within the space of the barrier.

With the intervention of the Great Elder, the power of "All-embracing" had unexpectedly risen by several levels.

Xiao Yi frowned again.

He now didn't even have space to turn around.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.

The thick tendrils of the trees instantly bound him.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, you have lost," Zhong Wuyou suddenly appeared.

His dagger thrust directly at Xiao Yi.

"Not necessarily," Xiao Yi said with a light smile, swinging his Blood Slaughter Sword fiercely.

"Sea Covering Slash," Xiao Yi shouted softly.

The sound of the sword, like a massive tidal wave, poured forth.

All the giant trees shattered instantly.

Zhong Wuyou was directly injured by the sword sound and thrown back.

"Pluh... pluh..." Zhong Wuyou spat out several mouthfuls of bloody spit.

When he stopped retreating, his face had already turned pale.

In his eyes, reflected the image of a giant wave.

On his face, there seemed to be a look of fear.

But after a moment, the fear dissipated and was replaced with renewed fighting spirit.

"Zhong Wuyou, you can stop now," Xiao Yi said solemnly.

"You are seriously injured, and the True Qi you absorbed with Absorption Palm has already dispersed."

"There's no need to keep fighting."

Zhong Wuyou bit his teeth; he knew Xiao Yi was telling the truth.

His current combat strength was weak.

While using Absorption Palm, his cultivation would increase temporarily.

But once the effect of Absorption Palm wore off, he would become weakened.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, you are strong, but this is just the beginning," Zhong Wuyou said solemnly.

"What do you mean?" Xiao Yi frowned.

Zhong Wuyou said with full fighting intent, "This young master, acknowledges you as an opponent."

"In the future, you will be the second target this young master aims to surpass."

With that, Zhong Wuyou looked towards the referee, "I concede."

At that moment, however, Xiao Yi was slightly stunned.

"The second target?"

Given Zhong Wuyou's persistent nature, coupled with being a battle fanatic,

Being designated as his target would inevitably bring trouble in the future.

After a moment, Xiao Yi sighed.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the fight between Meteor Sword Master and Jie Mo had also concluded.

The victor was Meteor Sword Master.

Actually, the strength of the two was quite similar.

Jie Mo's defeat lay in the lack of Advanced Martial Arts.

After all, Meteor Sword Master was a full comprehender of the Origin World Stele.

Whether it was Sword Dao Knowledge or the understanding of Earth Rank Martial Techniques, he was far stronger than Jie Mo.

If under the same conditions, the outcome might have been reversed.

...

Now, only two people remained in the Martial Arts Arena.

Xiao Yi and Meteor Sword Master.

The observing deacons and disciples nodded in satisfaction.

"The title of Strongest Sword Master should rightfully be contested by the two swordmasters."

"These new disciples, no matter how talented, it's normal for them to lose."

The deacons and disciples chatted animatedly.

But no one noticed.

In the spectator seats, some of the elders looked at Xiao Yi with increasingly complex gazes.

Their expressions also darkened.

...

On the Martial Arts Arena.

Meteor Sword Master took the initiative and said, "Northern Mountain Sword Master, there are only the two of us left."

"How about we decide the outcome with one move?"

"One move?" Xiao Yi expressed his surprise, "Isn't that too frivolous?"

The last two were related to the final contest for the title.

"It's not frivolous," Meteor Sword Master shook his head.

"You are strong, whether it's defeating Wanshan Sword Master with a single strike or your performance in these several battles."

"To be honest, I'm not confident I can win against you."

"Our strongest move represents our greatest combat power."

"Even if I lose, I will be thoroughly convinced."

"As you wish," Xiao Yi said solemnly.

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