Soul Emperor Martial God

"Who are you?" Zhong Wuyou looked at Duan Yun coldly.

"Duan Yun." Duan Yun said indifferently.

"What? Elder Duan Yun?" Disciples and deacons around them exclaimed in surprise.

Elder Duan Yun, who was always in seclusion, had little to do with Sect affairs.

Even the regular disciples and deacons in the Sword Sect didn't recognize him.

But his name was as well-known as thunder, known to all.

The Sword Masters on the Martial Arts Arena, like the Wanshan Sword Master and others, had their eyes lit up with envy and jealousy.

Their gaze towards Zhong Wuyou was filled with admiration and envy.

To become a disciple under Elder Duan Yun was something all disciples dreamed of.

No, to put it accurately, this was something that would drive any genius in the Flame Martial Kingdom insane.

This was even more enviable than becoming a disciple under the Sect Master.

Because the Sect Master had three disciples.

Ling Yu was one of them.

And Elder Duan Yun had never taken a single disciple in his life.

His standards for accepting disciples were extremely harsh.

And in the Sect, his status was in no way inferior to the Sect Master's.

Moreover, as a supreme powerhouse who had been famous throughout the Flame Martial Kingdom for generations,

He was now a legend among martial artists.

To become his sole disciple and inherit his legacy was to easily dominate the entire Flame Martial Kingdom in the future.

However, at this moment, Zhong Wuyou scoffed in disdain.

"Duan Yun, you're also an elder of the Sword Sect, right?"

"Indeed." Duan Yun nodded.

"Heh," Zhong Wuyou sneered, "such a Sect, all the elders are in clique."

"I am not interested in joining."

At this point, Zhong Wuyou, having crippled two levels of his Cultivation, looked extremely pale.

His body was somewhat weak.

But on that frail face, stubbornness and strength were written all over.

"Have you heard of Wandering Cloud Kill Step?" Duan Yun asked blandly.

"It's the sophisticated step technique that the Northern Mountain Sword Master just used."

"His execution was still unpolished, yet with his Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer Cultivation,"

"He could rival Ling Yu of Earth Origin Sixth Layer."

"Don't you want to learn it?"

"I do," Zhong Wuyou nodded.

"But, are you more powerful than other elders?"

Duan Yun nodded.

Zhong Wuyou laughed and said, "Then, can all the martial artists of Northern Mountain County stay as Sword Masters?"

"This..." Duan Yun's calm expression slightly furrowed his brows.

"Heh, if it's not possible, then don't block my way," Zhong Wuyou barked coldly.

Duan Yun frowned and said, "As far as I know, you are not a disciple of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect of Northern Mountain County."

"Why do you have to stand up for Xiao Yi and the others, with no ties or reasons?"

Zhong Wuyou sneered, "I'm not standing up for them."

"I just find all these elders unpleasant to look at, all holier-than-thou."

"I just want to slap their faces."

"That's it."

"Why?" Duan Yun asked gravely.

"For no reason, besides one person," Zhong Wuyou said coldly.

"Who?" Duan Yun asked gravely.

"Purple Flame, Yi Xiao," Zhong Wuyou enunciated each word.

"When I was in Northern Mountain County, Blood Mist Valley attacked us and insulted our martial artists."

"Purple Flame dared to kill their elders, cripple their Young Valley Master."

"And even made the bold statement that 'Blood Mist Valley assassins who come, one dies for each arrival.'"

"Today, I, Zhong Wuyou, also dare."

"Either let all martial artists of Northern Mountain County stay, or let me go; don't block my path."

Zhong Wuyou was, without a doubt, a battle maniac.

But he was also an egomaniac.

Such a person was extremely unreasonable.

And also extremely persistent.

His words today were not to help the disciples of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect of Northern Mountain County.

It was purely because he felt that what Purple Flame Yi Xiao could do,

He, Zhong Wuyou, could do the same.

"I'm sorry." Duan Yun blandly uttered two words.

"I can't help with the matters of the Northern Mountain County disciples."

For an elder to apologize to a disciple showed Elder Duan Yun's magnanimity.

At this time, Elder Duan Yun continued, "But today, I will not step aside."

With that, Duan Yun made a sweeping gesture with his hand, forcibly restraining Zhong Wuyou.

"What do you think you're doing, old man?" Zhong Wuyou shouted angrily.

Duan Yun's expression remained indifferent, "Follow me for a month of cultivation."

"After a month, if you still do not wish to enter my school,"

"I will let you go."

Having said that, Duan Yun grabbed Zhong Wuyou with one hand and with a flash, returned to the Elder's Seat.

Zhong Wuyou, naturally, was not willing to be constrained.

He started to shout and holler.

Elder Duan Yun acted as if he heard nothing, and the other elders glanced sideways, saying nothing.

On the other side,

Just as Xiao Yi and his group were about to leave, Elder Duan Yun stopped them, temporarily holding them back.

Now they were about to leave again.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, are we not going to care about Zhong Wuyou?" Ye Ming asked in a low voice.

"He seems extremely reluctant."

"I'm worried something might happen to him if he stays in the Sword Sect alone."

Xiao Yi shook his head and said, "There's no need to worry."

"This is an opportunity for Zhong Wuyou; it's actually a good thing for him."

"I've heard of Elder Duan Yun's name."

"He is a senior with a very good reputation and esteemed virtue, he wouldn't mistreat Zhong Wuyou."

"That's good then," Ye Ming nodded.

With that said, the group left once more.

Just at that moment, another violent shout was heard.

"Wait."

The speaker was the Second Elder.

Xiao Yi coldly turned his head, "What is it, Second Elder, do you have something else?"

"Of course, there's something," the Second Elder said coldly.

"You have been expelled from the Sect, and you must return everything that belongs to the Sect."

"The Sword Master Token must be left behind."

"Moreover, having soaked in the Cold Ice Pool and with the benefits you obtained before, you must have increased your Cultivation considerably."

"Therefore, your Five-layered Cultivation must be abolished."

"Wandering Cloud Kill Step must not be used in the future either."

"If you dare to use the name of the Sword Sect to bluff and deceive, don't blame the sect for being harsh on you."

"Do you understand?"

"Abolish Five-layered Cultivation?" Xiao Yi's expression chilled.

With the loss of Five-layered Cultivation, he would fall from Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer to Mystic Breakthrough Fourth Layer.

Simply put, from the ranks of a supreme talent,

To the level of an ordinary talent, not even on par with super talents like the Anyun Sword Master.

This was no different from destroying his talent.

From start to finish, the Second Elder was not merely making things difficult for Xiao Yi because of the title of the Strongest Sword Master.

Rather, he was afraid of Xiao Yi's overwhelming talent and feared him growing stronger.

"If you have the ability, come and do it yourself," Xiao Yi turned around, a surge of battle intent rising in his heart.

The actions of the Sect elders were no longer just targeted,

It was an outright purge.

Xiao Yi didn't mind causing a big scene here.

He came to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect not to seek a master and learn skills.

He lacked neither talent nor cultivation resources; what he needed was time.

As long as he had enough time, he could quickly grow stronger on his own.

He came to the Sword Sect for only two things:

One was to investigate Elder Yi's past, and the second was concerning the inheritance of the Sky-splitting Sword Demon.

Now it seemed, these two things were no longer achievable.

But, this did not mean that others could bully him as they pleased.

"Hmph, arrogant and contemptuous," the Second Elder shouted angrily.

"Let this old man teach you what it means to be ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."

Saying this, the Second Elder was about to make a move.

But, someone was faster than him.

It was the Great Elder, who had previously fallen into helpless silence.

"Stop right there," the Great Elder shouted violently.

"Second Elder, don't be too excessive."

"Great Elder, step aside," the Second Elder said gravely, "everything is for the good of the Sect."

The Great Elder said gravely, "While the Sect is of utmost importance, it does not mean we can ignore right from wrong."

"At least, this is the most basic bottom line as an elder, or as a Martial Artist."

"The injustice given to Tianxing back then, the injustice dealt to Martial Artists from Northern Mountain County."

"I do not want to see it repeated on the younger generation from Northern Mountain County."

"If anyone does not take my warning seriously, feel free to make a move."

"The condition is, you must defeat me first."

With that, the Great Elder's aura erupted violently.

The entire Sect Square was shaken.

The strength of the Sword Sect's Great Elder was not to be taken lightly.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, you all leave first," the Great Elder said.

Just at this moment, a violent shout echoed throughout the entire Sect.

A figure came rushing in amidst countless Sword Qi.

"Great Elder, if I take action, will you stop me too?"

As soon as the words fell,

A figure appeared in front of the Great Elder.

Upon this figure's arrival, everyone immediately paid their respects.

"Greetings to the Sect Master."

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The second update.