Soul Emperor Martial God

Outside the City Lord's Mansion.

Zhou Ping and others caught up with Xiao Yi and asked, "Captain, how did you know that the Mountain God Sect kidnapped Ziyang?"

"And how did you anticipate that the City Lord was already aware?"

Xiao Yi stopped walking and said solemnly, "I guessed it."

"Every day, people disappear in Mist City, and now the number has surged to a thousand a day."

"This matter isn't small, but it isn't large either."

"The situation has been unfolding for so long and has intensified."

"Yet, there has been no investigation by either the Wanshan Guard or the local Flame Martial Guard."

"I have always suspected that the City Lord of Mist City has not reported this matter at all."

As Xiao Yi spoke, his expression turned icy.

"If a Demon Hunter had not disappeared a few days ago, and if it hadn't come to the attention of the Demon Hunting Hall."

"Finally, through the Demon Hunting Hall, the task was transferred to our Flame Martial Guard."

"I'm afraid this matter would still be concealed."

"Today, by deceiving the City Lord, I unexpectedly coaxed the truth out of him."

After saying this, Xiao Yi prepared to head toward the Mountain God Sect.

Unexpectedly, Fang Hu stopped him.

"Captain Xiao Yi, hold on," Fang Hu said.

"The Mountain God Sect is an old and powerful force."

"It's very dangerous for just one squadron to go."

Xiao Yi paused and asked, "What is the strength of their martial artists?"

To be honest, he didn't know much about the Mountain God Sect.

On the other hand, Fang Hu, being the Chief Steward of the local Demon Hunting Hall, was well aware of the forces here.

Fang Hu replied, "On the surface, the strongest in the Mountain God Sect is at the Earth Origin Ninth Layer."

"But I suspect that in the shadows, there may be someone from the Heavenly Origin Realm."

"Heavenly Origin Realm?" Xiao Yi frowned.

Wanshan County was known for its strong martial artist force.

No less than Liuxing County.

The major forces here absolutely should not be underestimated.

"Correct," Fang Hu said. "Now that we have uncovered the disappearances in Mist City."

"And it turns out to be the work of the Mountain God Sect."

"We can certainly go to the county capital and request assistance."

Xiao Yi's frown deepened and he said, "I don't want to waste time."

"The Mountain God Sect is no benign entity, I'm worried about Ziyang."

Mist City stood at the edge of Wanshan County.

It was at least half a day's journey to the county capital.

The round trip would take more than a day.

"Here's what we'll do," Xiao Yi thought for a moment.

"Chief Steward Fang Hu, you go back to the county capital and meet with the Wanshan Prince."

"Have him dispatch the Wanshan Guard to assist."

"Zhou Ping," Xiao Yi continued, turning to Zhou Ping and the others.

"You also follow to the county capital."

"Go to our base and inform the Deputy Commander there to dispatch the Flame Martial Guard for support."

"Alright," Fang Hu nodded. "What about you, Captain Xiao Yi?"

Xiao Yi said solemnly, "I'll infiltrate the Mountain God Sect first."

"No matter what, I must find Ziyang and ensure his safety."

"You're going into the Mountain God Sect alone?" Fang Hu's eyes widened.

"Yes," Xiao Yi nodded. "Don't worry, I'm confident."

"No need for more discussion, go quickly and return quickly."

As his voice fell, Xiao Yi had already vanished.

It wasn't that Xiao Yi was afraid of the Mountain God Sect.

However, since there might be Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists in the Mountain God Sect.

It would be too dangerous to take Zhou Ping and the others with him.

It would be better to go alone.

He could use this opportunity to steer Zhou Ping and the others toward the safer county capital.

...

The Mountain God Sect was three large cities away from Mist City,

Nestled among several large mountains.

Xiao Yi controlled his flight through the air, and in just half an hour, he arrived at the temple gate.

"Hmm?"

As soon as Xiao Yi arrived, he found the entire sect was also enveloped in thick white fog.

The fog stretched up to the temple gate and then thinned.

Unlike the fog in Mist City.

This fog here was toxic.

Xiao Yi sniffed, the toxicity was not too strong.

Using the fog as cover, Xiao Yi proceeded cautiously.

Before long, within the fog, silhouettes began to emerge slowly.

It was a Mountain God Sect deacon escorting a group of commoners back toward the temple gate.

Each sect had a clear hierarchy, and their robes differentiated their ranks.

It was easy to distinguish whether someone was a common disciple or a deacon elder based on their attire.

"It definitely is their dirty work," Xiao Yi's expression turned cold.

Then, as he got a clear view of the commoners.

Xiao Yi's eyes, originally cold, grew even chillier.

This group of ordinary people numbered over a hundred.

At this moment, each of them was dressed in tattered clothes, their faces haggard.

Their skin bore numerous blisters.

It was the toxicity of the white fog here.

The toxicity was not strong to Martial Artists.

But for ordinary people, it was lethal.

Ordinary people could not last an hour in this white fog.

Just as Xiao Yi was about to make his move and capture this Deacon to infiltrate the Sect.

Suddenly, a caution flashed in his mind.

Then, he took a step.

In an instant, he appeared behind the group of ordinary people.

He quickly concealed his own aura and smeared some colored, highly toxic powder on his skin.

He pretended to be an ordinary person who was also injured.

With Xiao Yi's strength, the Mountain God Sect Deacon couldn't detect an extra person had suddenly appeared.

Not long after.

Under the escort of the Mountain God Sect Deacon, the group of ordinary people entered the Sect gate.

Inside the gate, several Martial Artists emitting powerful auras stood guard.

"Token, password," a few Martial Artists asked coldly.

The Deacon produced a token and recited the password.

Then they were allowed to pass and escorted the people inside.

Xiao Yi couldn't help but sneer internally.

Fortunately, he had not acted recklessly just now by capturing this Deacon.

Otherwise, without knowing the password, he would have no way to enter the Sect gate.

It might even alarm the enemy prematurely.

Ten minutes later, under the escort of this Deacon.

The people arrived at a certain location of the Mountain God Sect.

Apparently, it was where the captured ordinary people were imprisoned.

Indeed, there were many ordinary people captured here.

Similarly, each of them was injured, their skin covered in blisters, looking extremely eerie and pitiful.

"Dushan Deacon," said one of the Mountain God Sect Martial Artists guarding the place.

One of them bowed to the Deacon.

Dushan Deacon said with a smile, "We've captured another hundred people."

"Pity, they're all ordinary people, no Martial Artists."

"We'll leave this group of ants to you."

"I'll go catch some more."

"Safe travels, Dushan Deacon," a few Mountain God Sect Martial Artists gave a salute.

"With Dushan Deacon's speed and strength,"

"It probably won't take long before we've captured enough sacrifices."

"Being promoted to Great Deacon is just around the corner."

"Haha," Dushan Deacon laughed and turned to leave.

At this time, several Mountain God Sect Martial Artists waved their hands greatly.

A surge of True Qi was unleashed.

Xiao Yi, along with the hundred or so ordinary people, were instantly flung aside.

"A bunch of ants," said the Mountain God Sect Martial Artists with cold expressions.

They were even too lazy to escort these ordinary people.

Instead, they directly flung them aside.

Xiao Yi furrowed his brows.

This place of captivity, the ordinary people inside amounted to tens of thousands.

The Martial Artists also numbered nearly a thousand.

Of course, these Martial Artists were either injured or had their powers sealed.

"How can there be so many people?" Xiao Yi frowned deeply.

In Mist City, only about a thousand people disappeared daily.

And this number had only recently reached this figure.

Yet here, there were tens of thousands.

Clearly, the Mountain God Sect was abducting people not only from Mist City but from other cities as well.

However, why hadn't any news come out from the other cities?

"Mountain God Sect, what exactly are you trying to do?" Xiao Yi puzzled inwardly.

About an hour later.

Another Deacon came, escorting over a hundred people.

"Deacon," a few Mountain God Sect Martial Artists greeted once again.

"Hahaha," this Deacon, with a bright smile,

"I've had a great haul this time, more than half of these offerings are Martial Artists."

...

Time slowly passed.

Roughly every hour or so, over a hundred people would be brought in under escort.

Half a day later.

A few Mountain God Sect Martial Artists sneered, "We've gathered enough people."

"Take them to the place of sacrifice."

...

The first update.