Soul Emperor Martial God

Black Rain City, located in the county capital of Meteor County, three thousand li away.

It was considered close to the edge of the county towns.

But what was astonishing was

that from time to time, a thick, black rain would fall there.

It was like damp mud, similar to diluted paste.

This black rain was not poisonous.

On the contrary, it greatly benefited martial artists in their cultivation.

An Alchemy Master with a renowned reputation had once gone to Black Rain City to investigate.

After his investigation, he found that the black rain was formed by the condensation of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy around Black Rain City, as well as within it,

automatically condensed under special environmental conditions.

In the process, it swept away the impurities from the air, dust, and other particles.

Ultimately, it formed clouds of spiritual energy.

And from these clouds rained down large quantities of black rain.

The black stickiness was nothing more than particulate matter from the air.

But this did not hinder martial artists from absorbing the rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy within the black rain.

Thus, although Black Rain City was remote, it attracted a large number of martial artists.

There were countless places for cultivation... trading companies, and so on.

...

After accepting their mission, Xiao Yi and his team hurried toward Black Rain City.

If it were just Xiao Yi alone, he would have arrived quickly.

But with the additional ten people, their speed was somewhat slower.

It took them two full days to finally reach Black Rain City.

Along the way, they got to know each other.

The ten people's names, Cultivation, Martial Soul, and so on.

The strongest among them was an uncle with Sixth Layer of Mystic Breakthrough Realm Cultivation,

named Zhou Ping.

He was steady, cautious, and easy to get along with.

Another team member was named Hu San, nicknamed Hou San.

He also had Sixth Layer of Mystic Breakthrough Realm Cultivation.

But he was shrewd, with plenty of crafty ideas.

These two were the strongest individuals in Xiao Yi's team.

The other eight were not as powerful.

One of them was the weakest, with only a Mystic Breakthrough Second Layer.

However, at around 18 years of age, his talent was decent.

His name was Zhou Ziyang, from a medium-sized family in Meteor County.

His Martial Soul ranked as a high-tier cyan, the Blast Fire Blade.

"Deputy Captain, we're only half a li away from Black Rain City," Zhou Ping suddenly said.

"Stop." Xiao Yi halted in his steps and raised his hand.

Everyone stopped, puzzled.

Though they were outside Black Rain City, from here, they could clearly see the city gates.

Just at that moment,

drops began to patter down...

The black rain had coincidentally begun to fall.

"Look, that's the black rain," several teammates pointed out in surprise.

"Tsk tsk, indeed, seeing is believing."

The black rain was a bit strange.

It only fell within Black Rain City.

Right outside, separated by only a wall, not a drop of rain fell.

Nevertheless, the black rain enshrouding the entire city was a magnificent sight to behold.

"Deputy Captain, let's hurry on our way," said Hu San with a look of excitement.

"I've heard that this black rain is extremely beneficial for martial artists' cultivation."

"And, it only falls every few days."

"It only lasts for half an hour each time."

"We'll miss out if we're too late."

Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Alright, you all continue on to Black Rain City."

"What about you, Deputy Captain?" Zhou Ping asked.

"The amplification from the black rain is useless to me," Xiao Yi responded.

"I'll just wander around on my own."

The black rain only had a significant effect on martial artists below the Mystic Breakthrough Realm.

For those above, the effect was minimal.

By the time one reached the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer, it was almost non-existent.

Xiao Yi wouldn't join in this bustle.

"Alrighty," Hou San said with a smile, "then you take your time, Deputy Captain."

"We'll go ahead first."

"No," Zhou Ping frowned and interjected, "Deputy Captain, are you planning to leave us and explore the dense forest alone?"

"If it's just for a stroll, you could accompany us into Black Rain City just as well."

"Uh?" Hearing this, the others looked at Xiao Yi with confusion.

Xiao Yi scratched his nose awkwardly and said, "Since I have nothing else to do, I might as well go and scout around."

"You just think we're too weak," Zhou Ziyang said with disappointment.

"But, no matter what, we're teammates and should stick together."

"We can't let you face danger alone."

"Yes," Zhou Ping agreed. "We won't go to Black Rain City."

"Captain, don't worry about us; we won't hold you back."

"The more people we have, the more help we can provide."

Xiao Yi waved his hand. "You're overthinking it."

"I'm just going to scout around."

"As a sub-team leader, I have a responsibility to ensure your safety as much as possible during the mission."

"It's easier for me to go alone; I'm less likely to be detected."

"With more people, we could give ourselves away."

"As soon as I find out what's going on, if there's a need to fight, I'll come back for you."

"Really?" Zhou Ping asked.

"Mm," Xiao Yi nodded. "Head to Black Rain City quickly."

"This..." Zhou Ping and several team members hesitated.

Next to them, Hu San urged, "Let's hurry and go."

"The captain has his own plans; there's no need for us to worry."

"If we don't go to the city now, we'll miss the Black Rain."

"Alright," Zhou Ping said. "Captain, we've made a deal."

"If there's a fight, don't venture into danger alone."

"That Huo Di is said to have a Nine-layered Cultivation of the Mystic Breakthrough Realm, and he's extremely strong."

"He's even comparable to Sub-team Leader Tie Jiushan."

"Mm," Xiao Yi nodded.

Zhou Ping and the others headed for Black Rain City.

Xiao Yi then turned and headed for the dense forest outside the city.

It was a vast forest that counted as the Demon Beast Forest.

But the overall strength of the demon beasts was not strong.

Instead, the forest was filled with mountain bandits and outlaws.

Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed as he looked deep into the dense woods.

"Huo Di, letting the Golden Armor Guards pass the task to the Flame Martial Guard."

"You're definitely no simple character."

Xiao Yi couldn't believe that the Golden Armor Guards of Prince of Meteor County's command couldn't handle a mere Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer.

On the task listing, this mission was classified as simple.

But, the job was also relegated to gathering information.

Exactly, merely gathering information, without specifying the need to capture or kill.

Clearly, ordinary sub-teams were no match for him.

If Xiao Yi wasn't mistaken,

This task was probably just to find out the information.

Once the news was passed back to the base,

Strong members of the Flame Martial Guard or a leader of the Golden Armor Guards would personally take action.

Thinking this, Xiao Yi withdrew his gaze and, with a flicker of his figure, entered the dense forest.

Half an hour later.

About a hundred miles deep into the forest,

Xiao Yi clearly sensed dense auras ahead.

Proof that there was an ambush up ahead.

With a whoosh, Xiao Yi's figure flashed.

He easily bypassed the ambush.

Those standing guard were only around the realm of Mysterious Profundity.

Whoosh...

On a large tree, Xiao Yi's figure flashed again.

"This must be Huo Di's hideout," Xiao Yi observed from above.

The place looked very much like a mountain stronghold.

Around the watches, there were those with Ninth Layer of Mysterious Profundity and even the First Layer of Mystic Breakthrough.

Xiao Yi's goal was to capture Huo Di alive.

This way, the merit would be much greater than just scouting.

With a whoosh, Xiao Yi's figure leapt from the tree.

He went straight into the robbers' den.

"Who goes there?" The guards around them, on alert, drew their weapons and asked.

"Flame Martial Guard, Sub-team Leader Xiao Yi," Xiao Yi said calmly.

"Tell Huo Di to come out; I don't want to waste time."

"Hmph," one warrior sneered. "Do you think you can see Huo Di just because you want to?"

"A mere sub-team leader, daring to come here to seek death?"

"Take him for me; no, capture him alive. When Huo Di returns, he can slowly deal with him."

"Yes," the surrounding guards instantly attacked.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi frowned. "Return?"

"Huo Di isn't here?"

"Hahaha, talking nonsense even at the brink of death," the warrior sneered.

"Lord Huo Di has already gone to Black Rain City."

"In less than two hours, Black Rain City will be ours."

"And then, Black Rain City will belong to us."

"What?" Xiao Yi's brows furrowed again, "Capture Black Rain City?"

Zhou Ping and the others, they went to Black Rain City.

"Damn it," Xiao Yi's expression became urgent, he unleashed several Sword Qi strikes, instantly killing the surrounding bandits.

With a flash, he hurried towards Black Rain City.

...

The fourth update.