Soul Emperor Martial God

The Great Elder's roar resonated.

The entire Sect Square fell into a brief heaviness and stillness.

But not long after,

along with successive 'crack', 'crack', 'crack'...

it was several elders who had originally been frozen by the extreme Cold Frost.

The Cold Frost on their bodies gradually began to shatter.

These elders were each at the Heavenly Origin Second Layer of Cultivation.

Although Xiao Yi had mastered 80% of the Sky-splitting Sword Demon's Sword Dao Knowledge,

the Heaven and Earth Martial Arts Power he invoked could only bind them for a very short time.

He was far from being able to injure them.

The same was true for the extreme Cold Ice.

After all, he was still merely at the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer of Cultivation.

The huge gap in the realm was too difficult to bridge.

At this point, the Cold Frost binding the elders completely dissipated.

Without a trace, they exchanged glances.

The next second, they made their move again.

Their formidable aura instantly shattered the previous stiffness in the air.

"Dammit, what are you doing?" the Great Elder immediately reacted from the Elder's Seat, bellowing out.

Immediately, his figure leaped forward.

The Great Elder's Cultivation and strength were absolutely top-ranked in the entire Sword Sect.

With his speed pushed to the extreme, he would surely save Xiao Yi from harm before the other elders could injure him.

"Stop," the Great Elder roared in fury.

Before his figure arrived, his aura was already suppressing those several elders.

Just as he was about to reach Xiao Yi's side,

a shadow intercepted him in a flash.

It turned out to be the Sect Master.

"Sect Master, what are you doing?" the Great Elder was taken aback.

The Sect Master didn't respond but instead shouted, "Seize the Northern Mountain Sword Master immediately."

"Strip him of his Cultivation."

"Yes," several elders acted once more.

Along with them, the Second Elder, Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and others on the Elder's Seat also made their move in an instant.

They were the elders of the Inner Ten Halls.

Ranked among the Ten Great Elders of the Sect.

In terms of strength, they were above the common freelance elders.

The weakest among them were above the Heavenly Origin Sixth Layer.

With them making a move, Xiao Yi was undoubtedly doomed.

At that moment,

Xiao Yi's eyes turned cold, his trump card fully poised and ready to be activated at a single thought.

"Sect Master, you must not cripple the Northern Mountain Sword Master," bellowed the Great Elder, furious and simultaneously desperate.

"Do you want to become the sinner of the entire Sect?"

"A sinner then," the Sect Master clenched his teeth, waving his hand and completely suppressing the Great Elder.

Meanwhile, the Second Elder, Third Elder, and the others,

took only a few seconds to reach Xiao Yi.

Along with the previous elders,

a total of eight elders surrounded Xiao Yi.

"Boy, die."

The Second Elder let out a cold laugh.

Their eyes were filled with Killing Intent.

Clearly, they didn't just want to cripple Xiao Yi's Cultivation,

but to kill him.

Xiao Yi also realized this, his eyes turning ice-cold to the extreme.

Just as he was preparing to utilize his trump card...

From the Elder's Seat, a figure instantly arrived on the scene.

At the same time, a surging Killing Intent enveloped the entire area.

The figure transformed into a series of phantoms, flashing past in front of Xiao Yi.

As the phantom passed, dozens of Sword Qi arose in the air, all aiming at the eight elders blocking their way.

The next second, the figure appeared in front of the Sect Master and waved his hand,

instantly breaking the Sect Master's Prohibition.

"Sect Master, stop now."

The person who arrived was none other than Elder Duan Yun.

On the other side, Xiao Yi's pupils constricted.

Looking at the eight elders who did not dare to move, held at bay by the Sword Qi,

his heart filled with shock.

"This is the true Wandering Cloud Kill Step," Xiao Yi muttered to himself in awe.

This is Duan Yun.

Years ago, he had already become a renowned superpower in the Flame Martial Kingdom.

His strength now was unfathomable.

He easily restrained eight Elders and incidentally broke the Sect Master's Prohibition.

The Prohibition was broken.

The Great Elder made a quick movement to Xiao Yi's side,

firmly protecting him.

"Elder Duan Yun, do you also wish to oppose me?" the Sect Master asked coldly, his gaze fixed on Duan Yun.

Duan Yun maintained his indifferent expression and shook his head.

"Unless you, Sect Master, can guarantee that Elder Bai will surpass the Sword Demon or the Senior Swordswoman in the future."

"Otherwise, I won't allow you to harm the Northern Mountain Sword Master even slightly."

"You..." the Sect Master was at a loss for words.

The Sky-splitting Sword Demon and the Sky-splitting Sword Maiden were two legendary figures in the history of the Sect, as well as the entire Flame Martial Kingdom.

Who could guarantee that future achievements would surely surpass these two individuals?

Even if one promised now.

Few would likely believe it.

"Sect Master," said Duan Yun in a deep voice, "you can't guarantee Xiao Yi will surpass those two predecessors in the future either, can you?"

"Indeed, I cannot," Duan Yun answered.

"But, Xiao Yi's demonstrated Martial Arts Talent,"

"is sufficient to prove that, even if he doesn't surpass them, he will at least reach the level of those predecessors."

"At the Mystic Breakthrough Realm, he has already grasped sword momentum."

"Such a terrifying talent is beyond even my imagination."

Sword momentum is a technique that can only be grasped within the Heavenly Origin Realm.

But not all within the Heavenly Origin Realm are capable of grasping it.

It requires extraordinarily high Martial Arts Talent.

Even among the Elders of the Sect, more than half have never grasped sword momentum.

"What if I insist on crippling his Cultivation?" the Sect Master asked in a heavy tone.

Then, he took out something from his chest.

It was the Sword Sect Token, a symbol of faith held by successive Sect Masters.

"Then, Duan Yun, will naturally heed the Sect Master's orders," said Duan Yun as he slightly bowed.

The Sword Sect Token, even if held by the Sect Master, would not be lightly produced.

Once displayed, it represents the ultimate and supreme authority within the Sect.

No one dares to defy it.

The more monstrous Xiao Yi's talent appeared, the stronger the Sect Master's Killing Intent became.

After all, Bai Mohan was the one he had chosen as the next successor.

"Then, please step aside, Elder Duan Yun," the Sect Master said in a heavy voice.

"Granted," said Duan Yun as he slightly shifted his stance.

The Sect Master smiled in satisfaction.

But, the next second, Duan Yun said, "Before the Sect Master makes a move, please hear a word from this old man."

"If the Sect Master truly cripples Xiao Yi, then he becomes a criminal of the Sect."

"If he is a criminal of the Sect, then he becomes an enemy of mine, Duan Yun."

"The Killing Intent I have not unleashed for many years, I fear today might be the day to release it."

"You…" the Sect Master was startled and said, "Elder Duan Yun, how could I, the Sect Master, be a criminal?"

Duan Yun lost his indifferent demeanor and turned to a solemn one.

"The two strongest Inheritances of the Sect,"

"are now both understood by Xiao Yi."

"With full control over one, he can reach the level of those predecessors."

"Should he master both entirely, he will become the number one Sword Dao Expert in the world."

"Surpassing all previous ancestors."

"That is to say, Xiao Yi is now the Sect's greatest hope."

"Crushing the hope of the Sect makes one a criminal."

Saying that, Duan Yun's tone turned ice-cold in an instant.

At the same time, at the Elder's Seat, more than ten Elders leapt forward.

"Please reconsider, Sect Master," the group of more than ten said while bowing their hands.

"You all…" The Sect Master's face grew extremely ugly.

After a long moment, the Sect Master took a deep breath and said, "Alright, very well."

"If the Northern Mountain Sword Master is the hope, so is Mo Han."

"As to who is stronger and who is weaker, we shall wait and see."

"But, let me remind you all,"

"If your foolish intervention today leads to severe consequences in the future,"

"you will be the criminals of the Sect."

Having said that, the Sect Master departed angrily.

Second Elder, Third Elder, and others followed suit.

Duan Yun turned and came to Xiao Yi's side.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master Xiao Yi, prepare to inherit the title of Strongest Sword Master."

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