Soul Emperor Martial God

Inside the space of the Martial Arts Inheritance Stele of the Strongest Sword Masters from past generations.

Xiao Yi took the letter personally written by Elder Duan Yun.

The Great Elder said in a deep voice, "Boy."

"The Sect Master has issued a death order, forbidding you from taking any Cultivation Resources within the Sect."

Claiming it's for you to complete your training on your own merit."

So, I can't help you with anything."

The Sect Master, as the leader of the Sect.

Has absolute control over all matters of the Sect.

Of course, the Frost Sword and the previous 23 treasures.

Are rewards dictated by the Sect's rules for the title of the Strongest Sword Master.

The Sect Master indeed has no right to strip them away.

Thus, the only things from the Sect Xiao Yi could use were just these.

Xiao Yi shook his head and said, "No problem."

"But I do have a favor to ask of the Great Elder."

"What is it?" the Great Elder asked.

Xiao Yi said earnestly, "After I leave the Sect."

"I ask the Great Elder to take good care of my disciples from Northern Mountain County."

"At the least, I do not wish for them to suffer unjust treatment."

"As for any targeting, I can bear it alone."

"Don't worry," the Great Elder promised.

"Thank you," Xiao Yi expressed his gratitude.

Then he turned and left.

He hadn't walked far when suddenly the Great Elder called out to him.

"Hold on."

"What is it?" Xiao Yi turned his head, asked with confusion.

The Great Elder's expression showed hesitation.

After a long pause, he asked in a deep voice, "Boy, do you know Yi Tianxing?"

"Are you really related to him?"

For some reason, when the Great Elder asked this question, his face was filled with unease.

Such entanglement and complexity made it somewhat difficult to understand.

Xiao Yi's heart, meanwhile, gave a jolt.

But then, his expression turned indifferent.

He was just about to answer honestly.

But the Great Elder preempted him, waving his hand and saying, "Never mind, no need to answer."

Then, with a joking smile, "If you really were related to him."

"How could you dare to enter the Sword Sect."

"Besides, even if there were a connection, you wouldn't answer truthfully."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

"How does the Great Elder know I wouldn't answer truthfully?"

The Great Elder waved his hand and said, "If you really were his disciple."

"I hope you are not."

"If you are not his disciple."

"I hope you are."

"Ah, forget it," the Great Elder murmured to himself, "Old age brings too much chatter."

"When do you plan to set off?"

"Now," Xiao Yi replied.

"Great Elder, you haven't heard my answer yet."

"There's no need, I don't want to hear it now," the Great Elder shook his head.

"Even if you want to speak, I won't let you."

"Your strength, while not bad."

"But in front of me, you have no chance to speak."

Xiao Yi forced a smile.

The Great Elder was an old powerhouse of the Heavenly Origin Realm.

One of the top powerhouses in the entire Sect.

"Let's go, I'll escort you out," said the Great Elder, waving his large hand.

Xiao Yi only felt a blur before his eyes, and he had already left that space.

Back in the bamboo grove.

In that moment, Xiao Yi's face was calm, but his heart was far from relaxed.

The Great Elder's expression from before left him with many doubts.

The Great Elder had clearly shown worry and a sense of helplessness.

"Huh," Xiao Yi took a deep breath.

"Boy, don't zone out, keep up," the Great Elder chided.

In the bamboo grove, there were prohibitions.

If there wasn't someone to lead the way, it was very easy to get lost.

This was one of the methods the Sect used to protect the barriers around those two spaces.

The two gradually left the depths of the bamboo grove.

When they were around the middle area.

A wisp of melodious music came again.

This time, Xiao Yi paid particular attention.

Inside the pavilion, there were still two women.

One couldn't see their faces clearly, but the snow-like fair skin.

And their white clothes.

Indicated that the two were not old and must be beauties.

But, this time intentionally observing,

Xiao Yi distinctly felt a chilling sensation emanating from within the pavilion.

The pleasing sound of the zither, which captured the soul, seemed to carry with it boundless coldness.

This coldness pierced straight to one's soul.

It was as if listening any longer would result in being completely frozen.

"Boy, stop looking around." The Great Elder turned his head and scolded heavily.

Xiao Yi's body shook as he returned to his senses.

A feeling of lingering fear surged within him.

He glanced at his own arm, which had already formed a layer of frost.

At this moment, he clearly saw the Great Elder bowing towards the pavilion.

"Boy, hurry up," the Great Elder scolded.

"Understood," Xiao Yi nodded.

The two departed.

Within the bamboo forest, the sound of the zither drifted like ethereal music.

After a while, the zither music abruptly stopped.

Inside the pavilion, a woman leaned against the railing with her legs slightly raised.

It seemed she was feigning sleep.

But it was clear she was quite comfortable.

A breeze through the woods lifted the strands of hair on her forehead.

Beneath her white garb, she appeared so holy, so flawless, so beautiful.

If one could clearly see her face,

I fear that just one glance would captivate any man in the world, making him unable to avert his eyes.

The sudden cessation of the zither music made her frown slightly and open her eyes.

"Are you tired, Ice Snow?" the woman asked softly.

On the other side, another woman in white stood.

Before her, a zither was placed.

Unlike the previous woman, this one had an extremely cold countenance.

Although beautiful, her aura of being unapproachable made one slightly uncomfortable.

"Paying respects to Master, I am not," the woman said in a low voice.

The woman by the railing chuckled, "Ice Snow, you've been with me for over two years now."

"There's no need to be so formal."

The woman playing the zither did not respond.

Her gaze remained fixed on the departing figures of the Great Elder and Xiao Yi in the distance.

More accurately, she was looking at Xiao Yi's retreating figure.

"Master, who is that man?" she inquired.

"I felt a sense of familiarity when I saw him a month ago."

"Today, having seen him again, it seems I recognize him."

"Him?" The woman at the railing lazily turned her head to look.

"It's normal for you to feel familiar."

"He is the Northern Mountain Sword Master of your Northern Mountain County."

"Northern Mountain Sword Master?" The woman called Ice Snow frowned.

"It seems I am mistaking him for someone else."

"I do not know him."

With that said, the woman withdrew her gaze, intending to resume playing the zither.

The woman at the railing waved her hand, "No need to play anymore, come and chat with me."

The woman nodded, her steps light as she walked over.

"Speaking of which, your Northern Mountain County has been producing talents recently," the woman at the railing said with a light laugh.

"Not long ago, the name of Purple Flame Yi Xiao spread throughout the entire Royal Capital."

"Now there's the Northern Mountain Sword Master, and there's Zhong Wuyou."

"That Zhong Wuyou was good enough to make Duan Yun unable to resist taking him as a disciple, a testament to his strength."

The woman replied, "Zhong Wuyou is the son of our Northern Mountain County's Shadow Tower."

"He is already the youngest talent listed on the Northern Mountain Ranking."

"His talent, of course, is formidable."

"However, I do not know this Northern Mountain Sword Master."

"When I left Northern Mountain County, he was not yet well-known."

The woman at the railing nodded, "What about Purple Flame?"

"This mysterious talent from the rumors, who saved my disciple's life."

"He only appeared in the Royal Capital a few days ago and has already weighed heavily on my disciple's mind."

"How about it?"

The woman at the railing teased with a laugh.

The woman immediately took on a coy demeanor, "Please, Master, don't joke."

"I just think that since he saved my life that year, I have to find an opportunity to repay him."

"Heh." The woman at the railing chuckled, "It's true, if it weren't for his making the Snow Soul Pill for you that year to save your life,"

"I wouldn't have been able to find a disciple to pass on my legacy to."

"Pity, the rumors say he's a Fire Control talent and doesn't follow the Sword Dao."

"Otherwise, he could have been invited to join the Sword Sect."

...

On the other side, Xiao Yi and the Great Elder had already left the bamboo forest.

"Boy, are you really leaving the Sect now?" the Great Elder inquired.

"Yes," Xiao Yi nodded and said, "I'm going to see a disciple of mine from Northern Mountain County to take care of some matters."

"Then I'll leave the Sect."

"That's fine." The Great Elder nodded, "Become the Deputy Commander of the Flame Martial Guards soon and return early."

"Understood." Xiao Yi nodded and bowed to the Great Elder.

Then he turned and left.

...

End of the first update.