Soul Emperor Martial God

Failed to arrive on time, to show apology, are they invited to a banquet by the Holy Sect?

Everyone present was no fool.

Even Martial Artists from the far reaches of the county, and even from the other side of Flame County, had managed to arrive on time.

The Flame Holy Sect was just hundreds of miles away.

Yet they failed to arrive on time?

Unless there was a major upheaval in the Flame Holy Sect.

Otherwise, if they wanted to come, they would have come long ago.

Moreover, the Beast Tide had just ended, and many Martial Artists were exhausted and even injured.

Yet, the Flame Holy Sect just barely made it.

This made the present Martial Artists suspicious and also quietly cautious.

At this moment, Zhang Huo stepped forward with a smile, "Elder Huo is joking."

"We have been fighting for a long time and are indeed tired."

"So, I won't accompany Elder Huo in jest anymore, I'll take my leave for now."

Zhang Huo, turning around, signaled to several Half-step Heavenly Origin seniors, as well as to Xiao Yi.

They prepared to forcibly leave together.

"Who is joking with you?" Elder Huo's face turned cold.

Then, with a wave of his hand, a flame was launched.

Nearby, a Martial Artist who had just moved a fraction of a step was instantly reduced to ashes.

This act immediately made the faces of the present Martial Artists change drastically.

"Elder Huo, what are you doing?"

"Even if it's the Flame Holy Sect, you can't be so overbearing."

The present Martial Artists were extremely angry.

Zhang Huo clenched his fists even harder, and angrily said, "Elder Huo, all present are meritorious defenders of Fire Cloud City."

"The person just now had a Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer Cultivation."

"He fought alone against several Mystic Breakthrough Realm Demon Beasts and still survived."

"Now, just because he moved his foot a bit, he dies at your hands?"

"Hmph," Elder Huo snorted coldly, "I have already warned you."

"Either follow me obediently to the Flame Holy Sect or die."

"Since you didn't take my warning seriously."

"Then I naturally do not take his life seriously."

"Elder Huo, how imposing," Zhang Huo's tone grew colder.

"If you are capable, then kill me too."

"Hmph," Elder Huo snorted again, "Zhang Huo, don't use your title of Chief Steward of the Demon Hunting Hall to pressure me."

"I won't kill you."

"But to capture you is as easy as flipping my hand."

"You dare?" Zhang Huo gritted his teeth.

This time, Elder Huo did not waste words, and with a wave of his hand.

A Prohibition instantly subdued Zhang Huo.

Once this happened, all the present Martial Artists dared not make another move.

Now, the present Martial Artists had just gone through a great battle.

The injured were injured, and the severely injured were severely injured.

Few uninjured ones, like Zhang Huo and a few Half-step Heavenly Origin seniors, had their True Qi nearly exhausted.

Their strength was hardly a tenth of what it was.

To confront strength with strength, the present Martial Artists had absolutely no chance of winning.

"Better to obediently follow me," Elder Huo sneered coldly.

"Our Flame Holy Sect has already prepared a feast to welcome you all."

"Trust me, you will gain a lot."

Having said that, Elder Huo turned around and led the way.

Hundreds of Flame Holy Sect Disciples, at the very end, keeping watch.

The Martial Artists, though furious in their hearts, could only grit their teeth and follow.

As for Xiao Yi, from beginning to end, he hadn't spoken a word.

Firstly, because Elder Huo was a Heavenly Origin Third Layer Martial Artist.

There was simply no way to oppose him.

Secondly, he had intended to infiltrate the Flame Holy Sect all along.

This was a perfect opportunity.

Among the tens of thousands of Martial Artists present, the weakest amongst them were above the Mysterious Profundity Realm Elite Martial Artists.

So, the crowd was forcibly led to the Flame Holy Sect.

...

Under the guidance of Elder Huo.

The group did not return to Fire Cloud City but instead directly crossed the edge of the Demon Beast Forest outside Fire Cloud City.

Then, passing by Flame Sacred Mountain, they finally arrived directly at the Flame Holy Sect.

In front of the Flame Holy Sect's mountain gate.

Xiao Yi looked around and saw that the Flame Holy Sect was indeed built next to the Flame Sacred Mountain.

The two were only a few miles apart.

Standing in front of the mountain gate, one could see the high mountain emitting a blazing fire not far away.

Even, waves of heat came, as if placing one in a furnace.

...

The Flame Holy Sect was no different from other Sects' powers.

Inside, there were also many Disciples, divided into the inner and outer sects.

They also had deacons and elders.

Similarly, there was a huge sect square.

At this moment, a grand banquet had indeed been prepared on the sect square.

There were mountain delicacies and sea flavors, and jars of fine wines and delicious dishes.

Most importantly, on the table, there were also a large number of elixirs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Many martial artists swallowed their saliva, their eyes shining.

Seeing this, Elder Huo laughed and said, "Please, take your seats."

"These elixirs are gifts for your gracious presence."

"Thank you, Elder Huo," the martial artists responded in thanks, giving the order to be seated.

Xiao Yi sat at the same table with Zhang Huo and several seniors.

During the meal, Zhang Huo spoke in a low voice, "The Flame Holy Sect, I wonder what they are plotting."

"Coercing us to come here, they probably have ill intentions."

"Don't be impulsive," Xiao Yi said lightly.

…

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone alleviated their fatigue.

They began preparing to take some elixirs to recover their True Qi.

The piles of elixirs on the table were indeed enticing.

However, suddenly someone exclaimed,

"Eh? Scorching Fire Pill?" A martial artist turned pale with fright.

This martial artist, a family martial artist as well as a capable alchemist,

recognized the elixirs at a glance.

"Scorching Fire Pill?"

As soon as these words came out,

all the martial artists present changed color.

Xiao Yi also frowned and shifted through the pile of elixirs on the table.

Sure enough, among this large pile of elixirs, there were some Scorching Fire Pills mixed in.

Scorching Fire Pill was a poison.

Unique to the Flame Holy Sect.

Used to punish sect disciples who broke the rules.

The poison would periodically cause flare-ups, making life worse than death.

During an episode, it felt like thousands of ants were biting the heart, causing unbearable itching all over the body.

And like ten thousand swords scraping the flesh, the pain was unbearable.

In any case, it was a kind of inhumane torture.

Only by regularly taking the corresponding elixir to suppress the toxicity could the pain be alleviated.

This kind of elixir was extremely malicious.

It was said to be created by that mysterious Saint Child within the sect.

When the news first broke out, all the martial artists of Flame County protested.

They thought that such an elixir was too malevolent and did not match the identity of the Flame Holy Sect as a martial arts holy land.

However, the Flame Holy Sect did not care.

Later, the matter was dropped.

Unexpectedly, they encountered it firsthand today.

"Elder Huo, what does this mean?" Many martial artists already showed a very cautious expression.

"It's nothing," Elder Huo waved his hand, laughing.

"You are to become disciples of our Flame Holy Sect."

"In the future, the Holy Sect will often provide you with elixirs to suppress the toxicity."

"So, you need not worry."

"Join the Flame Holy Sect?" The square suddenly erupted with a wave of surprised and doubtful voices.

The martial artists were first surprised, then angry.

So, inviting everyone to the Flame Holy Sect was just a ruse.

Elder Huo's goal was to have these tens of thousands of martial artists join the Flame Holy Sect.

"When did we ever say we wanted to join the Flame Holy Sect?" the martial artists demanded.

"Besides, when did joining the disciples of the Flame Holy Sect require being controlled by this kind of elixir?"

"The Flame Holy Sect is a martial arts holy land."

"Elder Huo, do not tarnish the sect's centuries of reputation."

Elder Huo still had a casual smile.

His smile contained a hint of dominance and chilliness.

"The reputation of our holy sect does not need your concern."

"As for you joining my Flame Holy Sect."

"That is also your fortune."

"Once we capture the Prince Mansion and seize the Flame County Prince, taking control of this Flame County."

"Then, the identity of a disciple of the Holy Sect will be an honor."

"What? Capture the Flame County Prince?" All the martial artists were horrified.

"Flame Holy Sect, are you planning to rebel?"

At the same time, many people clenched the weapons in their hands, their faces extremely ugly.

They were very clear.

Now that Elder Huo had openly stated this,

there were only two paths in front of them.

Either swallow the Scorching Fire Pill and join the Flame Holy Sect,

or, having known the secret, there was only one road to death for them.

...

Third update.