Soul Emperor Martial God

Bade farewell to the Great Elder.

Xiao Yi headed to the Outer Sect and sought out Ye Ming and others.

The thirty-six Sword Masters, upon entering the Sect, were able to join the Inner Sect.

And became disciples under an elder.

However, the other ordinary disciples who followed had to be exceptionally talented.

To be able to exceptionally enter the Inner Sect.

Otherwise, they could only join the Outer Sect.

Ye Ming, Yui Rulong, and others were now in the Outer Sect area.

And became Outer Disciples.

Xiao Yi's arrival instantly became the center of attention in the Outer Sect area.

Many disciples secretly pointed and whispered quietly about something.

The dispute in the Sect Square that day was witnessed by all disciples.

It was obvious that Northern Mountain Sword Master was now the target of criticism by the elder's eyes.

"Look, that is Northern Mountain Sword Master Xiao Yi."

"I heard he has already obtained the title of Strongest Sword Master and received his sword."

Some people were surprised.

"Bullshit," others scoffed.

"In my opinion, Elder Duan Yun and the Great Elder, I don't know if they are blind."

"To think that a useless Martial Soul owner of a Fire Control Beast could surpass Elder Bai."

"Shush, keep your voice down," a few disciples said.

Xiao Yi frowned.

Beside him, Ye Ming and others looked furious.

"Xiao Yi, I'll teach them a lesson," Yui Rulong said angrily.

"No need to bother," Xiao Yi shook his head.

"I am about to leave the Sect, and before that, there are some matters I need to entrust to you."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces suddenly turned even uglier.

The Sect Master's command had spread throughout the Sect days ago.

Anyone with clear eyes could see, he was making things difficult for Xiao Yi.

Aspiring to be the Vice Commander of Flame Martial Guards wasn't an easy matter.

Probably, Xiao Yi wouldn't be able to return to the Sect for years, possibly even longer.

Without the Sect's Cultivation Resources.

Xiao Yi's cultivation was likely to stagnate.

Wasting his talent as a result.

"Come with me," Xiao Yi said solemnly.

He took everyone to a secluded corner.

Then, he took out a stack of papers.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, what is this?" Ye Ming asked.

Xiao Yi pulled out several sheets, saying, "This is Martial Arts Knowledge from Senior Mu Hua."

"Including an Earth-rank Peak Martial Technique and an Earth-rank Peak Technique."

"Senior Mu Hua?" Ye Ming frowned, puzzled.

A second later, Ye Ming's face showed shock and he asked, "Is it the 21st generation Strongest Sword Master in Sect history?"

"Correct," Xiao Yi nodded.

"Shit," Ye Ming gasped.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, where did you get these from?"

Ye Ming asked incredulously, "You didn't go to the Sect's Technique Vault and steal them, did you?"

Xiao Yi rolled his eyes immediately, "If I had the ability to steal from the Technique Vault,"

"what would I stay in the Sect to cultivate for?"

Yui Rulong said beside, "I remember, this Strongest Sword Master's Martial Arts Knowledge."

"Wasn't recorded."

"One could only comprehend it from the Martial Arts Stele oneself."

"It must be that Xiao Yi comprehended it from Senior Mu Hua's Martial Arts Stele."

"Mm," Xiao Yi nodded and taught Mu Hua's Martial Arts Knowledge to Ye Ming.

Then, he took out another ten or so sheets from the stack and handed them to Yui Rulong.

"This is Martial Arts Knowledge from Senior Ye Zhu."

"Senior Ye Zhu?" Yui Rulong exclaimed in surprise, then shouted, "Dragon Scorpion Sword Master?"

"Mm," Xiao Yi nodded.

Yui Rulong's Martial Soul was originally the Green Patterned Dragon Scorpion Beast.

Although it wasn't comparable to the Ice Crystal Dragon Scorpion of the Dragon Scorpion Sword Master.

Still, their attributes matched, making it most suitable for practicing this Sword Dao.

At this moment, Xiao Yi continued, "The remaining papers belong to Senior Xuz Xiu's Martial Arts Knowledge."

Indeed, this huge stack of papers was the Martial Arts Knowledge Xiao Yi had transcribed.

But not all of it.

Just three portions.

It wasn't that Xiao Yi was being stingy.

Rather, the other Strongest Sword Master senior's Martial Arts Knowledge did not match Ye Ming and the others.

It would be useless for Ye Ming and the others to take it.

Xiao Yi distributed the papers to everyone.

Two hours later, everyone had memorized the content on the papers.

Xiao Yi's True Qi shook in his hand, and all the papers were destroyed.

"Remember," Xiao Yi said, "that Martial Arts Knowledge, since it wasn't obtained through your own comprehension,"

"but merely transcribed by me for you to memorize,"

"the difficulty for you to understand this Martial Arts Knowledge is very high."

"Do not rush, just slowly comprehend."

"As for those techniques and martial arts, once you comprehend them, you can immediately begin practicing."

"I am about to leave the Sect, and there are many things I cannot help you with."

"Stay in the Sect and make as much use of the Sect resources as possible."

"Quickly raise your strengths."

"If there is anything, you can go seek help from the Great Elder, he will help you."

"Mm, understood," Ye Ming replied.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, you must be careful in every aspect when you leave the Sect."

"We will strive hard to cultivate, and we won't disgrace the Sky-Splitting Sword Sect of Northern Mountain County."

"Also, no need to worry about us, we can take care of ourselves."

"Mm, with that, I am leaving," Xiao Yi stated heavily.

Then he turned and walked away.

...

Ye Ming and the others stood there for a long time, watching the fading figure of Xiao Yi, and fell into deep thought.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi," Ye Ming muttered to himself.

"If we were strong enough, strong enough."

"You wouldn't need to shoulder everything on your own."

"It is us, your senior brothers, who are useless," Yui Rulong shook his head.

"Let's strive harder in our cultivation," Mu Miaomiao clenched her fist.

"When Xiao Yi comes back next time, I hope we can make him proud."

...

At that moment, Xiao Yi bid farewell to Ye Ming and the others.

He arrived at the entrance of the Sword Sect and made a registration at the Deacon's Office guarded by two deacons.

Afterward, the two deacons allowed him to leave.

Xiao Yi left.

Before leaving, he clearly noticed a flash of coldness between the eyebrows of the two deacons.

He also glanced at the register.

It was written on the register that the one leaving the sect was Xiao Yi, the Northern Mountain Sword Master.

Time of departure...indefinite.

Each disciple of the sect had to register before leaving.

This was a form of protection given by the sect to its disciples.

Once the time a disciple was away exceeded the registered duration,

a sect deacon would immediately go to investigate.

Or they would trace the disciple based on the aura on their disciple token,

to prevent the disciple from encountering dangers outside.

But now, the two gatekeeping deacons had privately written the word 'indefinite.'

This meant that even if Xiao Yi never returned to the sect,

not a single elder of the sect would go to look for him.

"Indefinite." Xiao Yi gave a cold laugh.

He guessed that this must be the doing of the Sect Master.

This was essentially an exile.

Shaking his head, Xiao Yi didn't want to think too much and slowly left the sect.

However, just as he was not far outside the sect,

a figure suddenly blocked his path.

It was a man, standing with his hands behind his back, facing away from Xiao Yi.

The two were only ten meters apart.

This back figure, hard to describe.

Not particularly majestic, nor particularly thin.

Anyway, it gave a quite comfortable feeling.

Otherworldly, elegant, beautiful.

It made one want to take a few more glances.

When the man turned around, that face was simply stunning.

Even more indescribable.

What kind of face was it?

Bright, handsome, flawless, perfect.

Here was a man more beautiful than any woman.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi," the man was the first to speak, with a faint smile.

That casual, gentle smile was like a spring breeze, or a warm sun.

Overall, it made one feel warm inside and inevitably instilled a sense of closeness.

However, Xiao Yi gave a cold laugh, a look of disgust on his face.

"Bai Mohan."

Indeed, this person was Bai Mohan.

Leader among the Six Talents of the Royal Capital.

Also known as the most handsome man in the Royal Capital.

Strength, talent, appearance, all were supreme.

In the hearts of countless daughters of the Royal Capital, this was a perfect man.

Like a god descending to earth, loved yet never dared to be dishonored.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, it seems you have some misunderstandings about me," Bai Mohan spoke lightly.

For some reason, his words, though gently put,

unwittingly made one feel agreeable and comfortable.

Xiao Yi's heart tightened, just from this first encounter.

He was sure, Bai Mohan was neither simple nor ordinary.

"No misunderstandings," Xiao Yi replied coldly.

"If there are no misunderstandings, why then do your words and expressions carry hostility?" Bai Mohan asked in a soft voice.

Xiao Yi had always been astute.

In dealing with others, keeping his emotions hidden, he was second to none.

But now, he didn't want to be that way.

His intuition told him, Bai Mohan was no good sort.

"Hostility? Is there?" Xiao Yi gave a cold laugh.

"Well, you can think that if you like."

"Anyway, I find you very repulsive."

"It makes me feel sick."

"You..." Bai Mohan furrowed his brow.

No one had ever dared to speak to him this way.

Bai Mohan was indeed formidable, and in just a second, his furrowed brow relaxed.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, I address you as a junior brother,"

"You are not a fool, you are a Heavenly Talent."

"You should realize that I am trying to make good relations with you."

"Yet, you still speak coldly, harboring hostility toward me."

"Do you realize that with just one word, I could completely destroy you?"

"Your title of the Strongest Sword Master means nothing in my eyes."

"Even Elder Duan Yun can't protect you."

"I could have you stuck in the mud in an instant."

"Heh," Xiao Yi chuckled lightly.

"Did you know that if you displease me,"

"I could kill you right now,"

"At least, the Sect Master and the elders of the sect wouldn't have time to react."

As his words fell, a surging killing intent suddenly filled the air.

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