Soul Emperor Martial God

Xiao Yi was still comprehending that long river of text.

The prohibition was constantly in operation.

A continuous stream of Fire Attribute power kept surging into his body.

At this time, the Earth Element Golden Core had completely formed.

Then, the Ice Mountain Fire Sea instantly collapsed.

The True Liquid within the 3,333-yard Qi Spring was also gradually disappearing.

It wasn't really disappearing, but rather, it was being "poured" into the Earth Element Golden Core.

After a while, wisps of gas began to emanate from within the Earth Element Golden Core.

The gas was golden yellow throughout, gentle, elegant, yet exceptionally solid.

This was a kind of power.

It is called 'Primordial Power.'

There are two markers of the Earth Origin Realm.

One is the Earth Element Golden Core; the other is Primordial Power.

The reason for fully forming the Earth Element Golden Core first

is because Primordial Power is born from the Earth Element Golden Core.

This is a type of power that completely surpasses True Qi.

After the Earth Origin Realm, the power within a Martial Artist's body would be completely replaced by 'Primordial Power.'

Even though it's just a bit, extremely micro,

in reality, the power contained therein is extremely astonishing.

Even a slight movement by a Martial Artist could unleash earth-shattering power.

If used to perform Martial Techniques, the might is even more terrifying.

This is also why Martial Artists of the Earth Origin Realm are so powerful.

Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists also have titles like a 'one-man army capable of destroying a city single-handedly'.

This is all because of the existence of Primordial Power.

Back to the main point.

Once all the True Liquid within the Qi Spring and the power of the Ice Mountain Fire Sea had completely poured into the Earth Element Golden Core.

The Earth Element Golden Core suddenly changed.

Originally ablaze with golden light, it suddenly shifted to a cold blue light and fiery red light.

The originally golden exterior became half blue and half red.

As for this, Xiao Yi had expected it.

This was no longer the Earth Element Golden Core.

But a more powerful Ice and Fire Golden Core.

Of course, to achieve this Ice and Fire Golden Core,

Xiao Yi had expended over hundreds of times more energy than an average Martial Artist.

…

At this moment, there was no more True Liquid in the Qi Spring.

Only the blue and red, two-colored Primordial Power overflowing from the Ice and Fire Golden Core.

Xiao Yi once again returned to the normal Martial Arts cultivation.

Once the Qi Spring filled up a layer with Primordial Power, he officially became an Earth Element First Layer Martial Artist.

Atop the Qi Spring, the dazzling and striking Ice and Fire Golden Core resided.

The Golden Core has two purposes.

One is to release Primordial Power and to manipulate it for the Martial Artist's use.

Undoubtedly, since the Ice and Fire Golden Core is much stronger than the Earth Element Golden Core,

hence, the momentary manipulation of Primordial Power and explosive power by the Ice and Fire Golden Core will far exceed that of Martial Artists from the same realm.

The second purpose is for outward release.

Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists could temporarily extract the Golden Core from the Qi Spring.

Directly manipulating Primordial Power from the Golden Core, compared to channeling it through Qi Spring and then erupting it from within the body, is quicker and stronger.

This provides a substantial increase in strength for the Martial Artist in a short period.

Even able to directly suppress lower-strength individuals using the Golden Core.

Of course, this usage is extremely dangerous.

If the Golden Core is damaged externally, it would be a fatal blow to Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists.

Therefore, this second usage is generally not employed.

It's worth mentioning that now, the Ice Phoenix Sword no longer 'snatches' power.

The Ice Mountain Fire Sea has also disappeared.

Only sufficiently dense power can be used to repair the cracks in the Ice Phoenix Sword.

Such as Solid True Qi.

But now the Primordial Power is gaseous and cannot be absorbed by the Ice Phoenix Sword.

Previously, during the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer, the Ice Mountain Fire Sea could exist.

This was because the inner Qi Spring was full and could no longer accommodate any more True Qi.

True Qi could only then be transformed from liquid into solid.

Simply put, the Ice Mountain Fire Sea was floating on top of a Qi Spring that was already 100% full.

Now, Xiao Yi's inner Qi Spring was only 10% full, with 90% empty, so naturally, it wouldn't appear.

Once his Cultivation reached the Peak of Earth Origin Ninth Layer,

the Qi Spring being filled to 100% again, the Ice Mountain Fire Sea would reappear.

Of course, at that time, he would once again face the situation where the Ice Phoenix Sword 'snatches' the power.

But, as for the Earth Origin Ninth Layer, it seemed a rather distant matter, so Xiao Yi temporarily set it aside.

...

Time passed gradually.

The plundering speed of the four True Intents was quite fast.

In fact, long before the Earth Element Golden Core was formed, the river of text had already been almost fully comprehended.

Half a day later.

The entire river of text was comprehended and then disappeared.

The prohibition also stopped functioning.

The fiery red essence power also began to vanish.

Xiao Yi introspected and found that his internal Small World was filled two layers deep.

This proved that his Cultivation had now reached the Earth Element Second Layer.

He knew that he had absorbed a vast amount of pure essence power.

If it weren't for the Ice Phoenix Sword taking away ninety-nine percent of the power when the Golden Core was formed,

perhaps, he would have already achieved a Cultivation of the seventh or eighth layers of the Earth Element Realm or above.

The flames of the Flame Sacred Mountain were ferocious, and the power they contained was exceptionally great.

However, the Ice Phoenix Sword was still not fully repaired.

It seemed like a bottomless pit,

and Xiao Yi did not know when it could be completely repaired.

Of course, this also meant that once the Ice Phoenix Sword was fully repaired, it would undoubtedly be immensely powerful.

After a while, Xiao Yi shook his head and, with his broad-minded nature, did not dwell on it any further.

A Cultivation of the Earth Element Second Layer, he was already very satisfied.

The Ice and Fire Golden Core stood above the regular Earth Element Golden Core,

giving him an explosive power and combat ability far exceeding Martial Artists of the same realm.

Additionally, with Primordial Power, he could now utilize Primordial Artifacts.

Primordial Artifacts, which could only be used after reaching the Earth Origin Realm,

require Primordial Power for traction.

Simply put, previously, without Primordial Power,

the Frost Sword was just a decoration, or rather a "life-saving medal."

Now, the Frost Sword would become a true lethal weapon he could wield.

"Sword Demon Predecessor, thank you."

Xiao Yi bowed deeply to the figure of the Sky-splitting Sword Demon once more.

The prohibition left by the Sky-splitting Sword Demon had given him a significant breakthrough in his Cultivation.

Additionally, there was the aspect of Martial Arts Knowledge.

What Xiao Yi comprehended now was not the content from the Extreme Boundary Stele from before.

It was the stronger Martial Arts Knowledge that the Sky-splitting Sword Demon realized after coming to the Flame Sacred Mountain to meditate.

This Martial Arts Knowledge was extremely powerful.

Even the Martial Arts Stele could hardly bear it.

This was also the reason he left the prohibitions after his death, allowing his descendants to come and comprehend them personally.

In simple terms, this Martial Arts Knowledge was the essence of essence.

If an exact level had to be given,

it was the 11th and 12th levels of Martial Arts Knowledge following the 10 levels of the Extreme Boundary Stele's Martial Arts Knowledge.

Once he could integrate these two levels of knowledge in the future,

his Martial Arts Bottleneck would undoubtedly be elevated once again.

The 12-level sword momentum would also be tremendously potent.

...

The final gain was a Martial Technique,

also created by the Sky-splitting Sword Demon after coming to the Flame Sacred Mountain to meditate.

Named Furious Flame Slash, it was classified as a High-level Heavenly Martial Technique.

After comprehending that river of text, Xiao Yi also received the last message left by the Sky-splitting Sword Demon here.

He learned why the Sky-splitting Sword Demon had come here to meditate back then.

It turned out that the Martial Soul of the Sky-splitting Sword Demon was the "Overlord Flame Sword,"

a Martial Soul positioned at the Blue Peak.

That is to say, the Sky-splitting Sword Demon pursued both the Sword Dao and the Fire Dao.

The Sword Dao is known as one of the hardest paths in Martial Arts Dao.

It was extremely difficult to break through to the Heavenly Extreme Realm through the Sword Dao.

So, he sought an alternative path, hoping to break through using the Fire Dao.

The Flame Sacred Mountain, with its thick Flame Aura, was naturally the most suitable place.

Unfortunately, he ultimately failed.

Instead, he created this unique technique.

A High-level Heavenly Martial Technique formed by integrating the Sword Dao and the Fire Dao—Furious Flame Slash.

At this moment, Xiao Yi bowed three times to show his respect.

Having just straightened his back,

suddenly, a flash of light shimmered once again on the figure of the Sky-splitting Sword Demon.

Two items enveloped in the light appeared out of thin air.

One was a ring,

the other was a book.

...

The second update.