Soul Emperor Martial God

Outside the stronghold.

Xiao Yi's expression was grave as he approached Zhou Ping and others.

"Captain, what's wrong? What did the Deputy Commander want?" Hu San asked.

Xiao Yi fell silent for a moment.

After a while, he said, "The Deputy Commander has ordered us to complete a mission."

"What mission?" everyone asked in confusion.

"Investigate Huo Di," Xiao Yi enunciated each word.

"What?" The faces of the group changed dramatically.

Just now, while they were waiting outside, they had encountered several Flame Martial Guard colleagues.

They had already learned about the disappearance of three Captains.

And the disappearance of the Golden Armor Guard Commander.

"I remind you," Xiao Yi said in a solemn voice, "this mission is extremely dangerous."

"If you are unwilling to follow, I can violate the regulations and go alone."

"No," everyone quickly shook their heads.

"These days, we have received a lot of care from you, Captain."

"If you violate the regulations for us again, you will lose merits."

"Right," Hu San also said, "since we became Flame Martial Guards."

"We must be prepared to face life and death."

"Captain, take us with you," everyone said in unison.

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment.

After a while, he said, "Alright, but remember, follow my commands."

"Orders must be obeyed; do not act recklessly."

"Yes," everyone nodded seriously.

"Ah," Xiao Yi sighed and took the lead.

The others followed behind.

The group, once again, embarked on the journey to carry out the mission.

Zhou Ping and the others were willing to follow without hesitation.

That was the trust the team members had in their captain.

Xiao Yi did not want to refuse.

Most importantly, he believed he still had enough strength to ensure everyone's safety.

At least, for now, the strength displayed by Huo Di and the person behind him.

Was not enough to make him too wary.

...

Half a month ago.

Huo Di's subordinates, while being escorted back to the base, were rescued.

The location was 500 miles outside Black Rain City.

Three Captains and several hundred Flame Martial Guards.

Mysteriously disappeared while investigating that area.

Xiao Yi and his group were now headed there to find out what really happened.

Two days later.

The group arrived.

They were still a mile away from where the three Captains had the incident.

"Wait for me here," Xiao Yi commanded, gesturing for everyone to stop.

"If I encounter a battle over there, do not come over to watch."

"Immediately flee."

"Okay," everyone hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Be careful, Captain," everyone said earnestly.

"Don't worry," Xiao Yi smiled lightly.

...

Swish.

Xiao Yi's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

After a while, he arrived at the site of the incident.

Around him, the area was empty, not a person in sight.

This was just an ordinary suburban road.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi surveyed his surroundings.

The area was too ordinary, eerily so.

"There are no signs of battle?" Xiao Yi's eyebrows furrowed deeply.

The next second, as if he had thought of something, his face drastically changed.

The Flame Martial Guards, the three Captains, and the Golden Armor Guard Commander.

Could not have disappeared into thin air.

If he was not mistaken, they must have been attacked and then abducted.

A Flame Martial Guard Captain should at least have Earth Element Fifth Stage Cultivation.

The Golden Armor Guard Commander should at least possess a cultivation of the Seventh or Eighth Stage.

Such strength, in Meteor County, was already quite formidable.

Yet, where they disappeared, there was not a trace of battle?

This showed that those who had attacked them.

Were far stronger than them.

Which resulted in them not even having a chance to fight back.

No battle naturally meant no trace of battle.

"This is bad," Xiao Yi's expression turned cold.

If such powerful Martial Artists were lurking here.

He himself was not afraid.

But Zhou Ping and the others...

Sure enough, the next second, intense sounds of battle erupted in the distance.

Xiao Yi looked towards the sound.

It was exactly where Zhou Ping and the others were waiting.

Swish, Xiao Yi's figure flashed, instantly returned.

But, he was still a step too late.

By the time he returned, several men in black had already captured Zhou Ping and others, and were far away.

Xiao Yi only saw their distant figures.

"Think you can escape? Leave them behind," Xiao Yi shouted loudly.

His steps sped up as he chased, and simultaneously, several trails of Sword Qi burst forth.

Xiao Yi was extremely fast.

He was confident he could rescue Zhou Ping and the others.

But suddenly, one of the men in black threw the person he was holding to his companion.

Then, turned around and charged towards Xiao Yi.

"Just an Earth Element Fifth Stage and you think you can stop me?" Xiao Yi scoffed.

He swiftly struck with the Blood Slaughter Sword in his hand.

These men in black, there were actually powerful beings with Earth Element Fifth Stage Cultivation among them.

No wonder the captains had mysteriously disappeared.

Bang bang.

The man in black waved his hand, dispelling Xiao Yi's Sword Qi.

"You overestimate yourself," the man in black coldly sneered, "I might as well capture you too."

"Seeking death." Xiao Yi slashed with his Blood Slaughter Sword.

A burst of intense cold instantly filled the air.

In just a moment, the man in black was frozen solid.

Swoosh, Xiao Yi pointed his sword at the man's throat.

"Speak, who are you guys? Why did you kidnap my Flame Martial Guards?" Xiao Yi coldly asked.

It was because of this man in black's slight interference.

The other men in black had already disappeared with Zhou Ping and the others from sight.

Left with no choice, Xiao Yi could only interrogate this man in black.

"You're not worthy of knowing," the arrogant man in black laughed derisively.

"Damn it, I'm not interested in wasting time with you," Xiao Yi coldly snapped.

With a thrust of his Blood Slaughter Sword, he ended the life of the man in black.

The man's pupils constricted, and just before death, his eyes widened in disbelief.

Apparently, he couldn't believe Xiao Yi would kill him just like that.

Indeed, Xiao Yi didn't want to waste time.

His figure flashed as he pursued again.

Although the men in black had vanished,

Their left-behind aura and traces couldn't escape Xiao Yi's notice.

...

Within a secret forest.

Huoo Di was forming one handprint after another.

It was unclear what he was doing.

Beside him was the elderly man in black who had rescued him earlier.

Surrounding them were hundreds of Mystic Breakthrough Realm Martial Artists, all his subordinates.

In the center were several hundred people.

Looking closely, they turned out to be Flame Martial Guards,

Including Li Yuan and two other Captains.

Plus Tang Huowu, Xu Qian, Tie Jiushan, and a dozen other squad leaders.

And hundreds of ordinary Flame Martial Guards.

At the very center was a brawny middle-aged man,

Who was none other than the Golden Armor Guard Commander.

However, the condition of everyone seemed dire.

They were all bound and pale-faced, evidently severely injured.

And the most horrifying part was that their flesh was slowly melting away.

"Hahahaha," Huoo Di laughed maniacally.

"Flame Martial Guards, and Golden Armor Guard Commander."

"You always wanted to capture me, didn't you?"

"How does it feel now that you're all prisoners?"

"The taste of the Bone-Eroding Pill is quite exquisite, isn't it?"

"You deserve to die," the Golden Armor Guard Commander said hatefully.

"How dare you!" Huoo Di yelled furiously, slapping through the air.

He only caused the Golden Armor Guard Commander to spit out blood.

If it weren't for his current restraints and the effects of the Bone-Eroding Pill,

He wouldn't have taken Huoo Di seriously at all.

"A bunch of ants, even daring to be arrogant in front of me when death is near."

"The Bone-Eroding Pill will turn your flesh, organs, and bones all into bloody water."

"Hahahaha, you will rapidly become nourishment for the Blood Intent Pill."

In the air, the Blood Intent Pill previously emitted a wicked Blood Light.

All the Flame Martial Guards clenched their teeth, their faces showing unwillingness and slight panic.

The sensation of their bodies melting was unbearably uncomfortable.

The fate of turning into bloody water was utterly frightening.

At that moment, Huoo Di flashed in front of Zhou Ping and the others.

"It's you." Huoo Di slapped out, causing Zhou Ping and the others to spew fresh blood.

"If it weren't for you ruining my plan last time,"

"My Blood Intent Pill would have been made already."

"Why would I need to hide for half a month, wasting my time?"

"Where is your crappy Captain this time? Didn't he come with you?"

"Ptui," Zhou Ping spat out.

Although a few broken teeth followed with the spit, appearing rather ragged,

His expression was extremely determined.

"Huoo Di, it's not your place to slander our Captain."

"Just wait, last time in Black Rain City, our Captain made you flee in a pathetic state."

"This time, it will also end in your failure."

"Right," Hu San shouted, "Our Captain never lets us down."

"Huoo Di, you better clean your neck."

"Damn it," Huoo Di was infuriated beyond measure.

"I had thought about giving you a few more minutes to live."

"Since you're seeking death, I'll grant your wish."

Saying so, Huoo Di waved his hand.

The effect of the Bone-Eroding Pill intensified.

The melting pace of Zhou Ping and others' flesh also increased.

The heart-wrenching pain twisted their faces into fierce expressions.

"Tsk tsk, this sound, really pleasant, truly delightful," Huoo Di listened to the agonized screams of Zhou Ping and others.

He laughed twistedly and delightedly.

"Is that so?"

Just then, a figure suddenly attacked.

A voice, filled with suppressed murderous intent, reverberated across the field.

"I promise, your voice later will be even more delightful."

The person, was none other than Xiao Yi.

In a flash, he stood firmly in front of Zhou Ping and the others.

...

Fifth update.

Not an explosion, just making up for the previous four missed updates.

Today's update will still be five, after 8 PM.

Tomorrow, updates return to normal, guaranteeing at least three chapters.

Thank you.