Soul Emperor Martial God

Within the Flame Holy Sect, the confinement room.

Xiao Yi followed the same trick and brought Zhang Huo to the corner too.

However, Zhang Huo showed no fear on his face from start to finish.

On the contrary, as soon as he arrived, he asked about Lin Jin.

"Deputy Captain Lin Jin, are you all right?" Zhang Huo asked sternly.

"Don't worry, the scum of the Flame Holy Sect, at most, dare to torture us, but they won't dare to kill us."

"We keep our lives, and one day, there will be plenty of opportunities for revenge."

After speaking, Zhang Huo glared fiercely at Xiao Yi.

His eyes were filled with a chilling murderous intent, extremely cold.

Xiao Yi chuckled softly.

Lin Jin hurriedly explained in a low voice, "Chief Steward Zhang Huo, he's one of us."

"He just sneaked in, disguised."

"Oh?" Zhang Huo was startled, then reacted, "May I know who this is?"

Xiao Yi whispered, "Flame Martial Guard, Captain, Xiao Yi."

"Xiao Yi?" Zhang Huo frowned slightly, as if the name 'Xiao Yi' sparked some doubt in him.

But he didn't have time to contemplate this puzzle.

Instead, he immediately exclaimed in shock, "Captain?"

"Ah, this is bad. What are you doing here as a captain-level figure?"

"If you've already found out about this place, you should immediately report back to the base."

"At the very least, it would take a Deputy Commander to have the ability to rescue us."

"Rest assured, Chief Steward Zhang Huo," Lin Jin said confidently.

"My Brother Xiao Yi here is greatly skilled."

"If he dares to come, it means he definitely has a way to rescue us."

"Really?" Zhang Huo asked anxiously.

Xiao Yi nodded and then, secretly, stuffed a Qiankun Bag into Zhang Huo's hand.

"Chief Steward Zhang Huo, inside the Qiankun Bag, there are plenty of Forbidden Element Pills."

"Later on, stealthily administer the elixirs to everyone else."

"Forbidden Element Pill?" Zhang Huo was startled.

"This is a poison almost as potent as the Devouring Essence Pill."

Zhang Huo, being knowledgeable, naturally recognized the Forbidden Element Pill.

"This is the only way to counteract the Devouring Essence Pill," Xiao Yi said as he explained once more.

"Remember, give it to your Demon Hunting Palace Law Enforcement Team first later on."

"Then, through the Law Enforcement Team, quickly distribute it to others."

"Why?" Zhang Huo inquired.

"There are spies of the Flame Holy Sect here," Xiao Yi answered.

"The goal is to have more people ingest the Forbidden Element Pill before they realize what's happening and counteract the Devouring Essence Pill."

"Furthermore, Chief Steward Zhang Huo, you should not take the Forbidden Element Pill."

"I have another matter to entrust to you."

Hearing this, Zhang Huo pondered silently for a moment and then nodded.

He still trusted the Flame Martial Guard.

Most importantly, he had no way to save everyone present.

He could only choose to believe in Xiao Yi.

At the same time, although Xiao Yi and the others were in a corner,

Xiao Yi clearly sensed that among the tens of thousands of Martial Artists behind them,

a few of them have begun to glance over with flickering eyes.

Their gazes were subtle, flashing just briefly.

Xiao Yi frowned.

He knew that the owners of those gazes were the spies.

But he couldn't be sure just how many more there were.

Moreover, these spies were already growing suspicious, he couldn't delay any longer.

Thinking so, Xiao Yi feigned a palm strike towards Zhang Huo,

sending Zhang Huo back to his original spot.

Of course, it was just a feint and he didn't use his full strength.

...

Time gradually passed.

Tens of thousands of Martial Artists made for no small number.

In the confinement room, they were somewhat packed together, even slightly crowded,

making it easier for Zhang Huo to distribute the elixirs to his Law Enforcement Team without drawing attention.

A few minutes later,

Nearly ten thousand Martial Artists had taken the Forbidden Element Pill.

After all, taking an elixir was a matter of a fraction of a second.

But by that time, the spies had finally taken notice.

"What are you all doing?" one of the Martial Artists shouted.

"What elixirs are you distributing?"

Zhang Huo hurriedly said coldly, "Don't mind them, quickly hand out the elixirs."

"Damn it." The Martial Artist cursed, and then his hand swiftly took out a Jade Pendant, intending to crush it.

Swoosh.

Xiao Yi acted in a flash, ending his life with a Sword Qi.

But the next second,

Among the tens of thousands of Martial Artists, about a dozen simultaneously took out Jade Pendants and crushed them immediately.

Their actions were too quick to be stopped.

And crushing a Jade Pendant was also a matter of an instant.

Xiao Yi had anticipated this, several Sword Qis swung out, ending their lives.

"We've been exposed, quickly take the elixirs."

Zhang Huo, along with dozens from his Law Enforcement Team; Lin Jin, as well as ten other ordinary Flame Martial Guards,

hastily commenced distributing the elixirs.

Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, he had already foreseen the current situation.

These tens of thousands of elite Martial Artists were of great use to the Flame Holy Sect.

The Flame Holy Sect had gone to great lengths to capture them and take control.

How could they not leave behind ample contingency plans?

The numerous lookouts had already infiltrated the ranks of tens of thousands of martial artists during the previous beast tide.

Moreover, they carried Communication Jade Pendants.

Once shattered, Elder Huo would immediately sense it.

Xiao Yi had anticipated this, which was why he had been so cautious before and didn't dare to expose his identity too soon.

"It won't be long before the powerhouses of the Flame Holy Sect arrive."

"We can't stay here any longer."

"Follow me out and distribute the Elixirs as we go."

With that, Xiao Yi turned and swiftly led people out of the confinement room.

Upon reaching the gate, two deacons of the Holy Sect immediately reacted.

In Xiao Yi's hands, a cold sword, the Frost Sword, suddenly appeared.

"Sea Covering Slash," Xiao Yi uttered in a low voice, unleashing an Earth-rank Peak Martial Technique.

The two Holy Sect deacons were instantly killed.

Under Xiao Yi's lead, the group left the confinement room in a mighty procession.

Just as they were about to escape, a streak of light rapidly attacked from the depths of the Flame Holy Sect.

It was Elder Huo.

"You bunch of trash, you still dare to run?" Elder Huo's voice thundered before his arrival.

The tens of thousands of martial artists immediately turned pale with fear.

Elder Huo was a Heavenly Origin Third Layer Martial Artist.

He alone could recapture them all.

"What are you waiting for, run!" Xiao Yi shouted.

The martial artists snapped out of it and desperately fled.

"Humph," Elder Huo snorted coldly, "You think you can escape right under my nose?"

With a sweeping gesture, Elder Huo unleashed an overwhelming aura that locked everyone in place.

"Damn it, Spiritual Energy Restriction again," Zhang Huo's expression changed.

"Break," Xiao Yi yelled, swinging the Frost Sword in his hand.

Waves of Sword Qi surged out, instantly breaking the restriction.

"Hmm? Northern Mountain Sword Master?" Elder Huo clearly recognized Xiao Yi.

He had been in charge of the dispute outside Flame City before.

"I spared your life last time, and yet today you dare to meddle in my affairs."

"Then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Elder Huo roared in anger, and countless flames surged towards Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi remained undaunted, swishing the Frost Sword in his hand, and a boundless cold frost repelled the flames.

Tens of thousands of martial artists continued to flee rapidly.

Xiao Yi, while protecting them, also held off Elder Huo.

Both sides fought and retreated.

Gradually, the group made it outside the gates of the Flame Holy Sect.

At this moment, Elder Huo was both shocked and anxious.

He was shocked at how strong Xiao Yi was, unable to overcome him momentarily.

Anxious that tens of thousands of elite martial artists had escaped past the mountain gate.

If they all got away, the trouble would be immense.

In his urgency, he could no longer afford to underestimate Xiao Yi.

His face showed impatience and anger.

He stopped attacking Xiao Yi and brought his hands together to form a seal.

As the seal formed,

the tens of thousands of escaping martial artists suddenly cried out in pain.

A figure started rolling around the ground, howling madly.

It was Zhang Huo.

It seemed the hand seal had activated the prohibition of the Devouring Essence Pill.

Among everyone, only Zhang Huo had not consumed the Forbidden Element Pill.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi immediately advanced with his sword, slashing at Elder Huo.

The extreme cold ice in the air instantly froze Elder Huo.

Elder Huo's hand seal dissipated instantaneously.

Zhang Huo stopped rolling and howling but was drenched in sweat, pale-faced,

and so weak he couldn't even stand.

The short torment had left Zhang Huo in such a state,

one could imagine just how torturous the Scorching Fire Pill was.

"Carry him and go," Xiao Yi shouted.

Lin Jin and a few others hurriedly carried Zhang Huo and fled once again.

Xiao Yi heaved a sigh of relief.

It was fortunate that he had been sufficiently cautious earlier, not alarming the enemy and allowing time for the martial artists to consume the Elixirs.

Otherwise, upon Elder Huo's seal,

thousands of martial artists would have collapsed in weakness, and even if he could hold Elder Huo off, they would not escape.

"Stop them, and if they resist, kill them," Elder Huo bellowed.

The disciples inside the Flame Holy Sect were ready to act.

"You're better off staying in the Sect," Xiao Yi said coldly.

More than a thousand zhang of Primordial Power within him stirred, coupled with the Frost Sword, engulfed the entire Flame Holy Sect with extreme cold.

In the next second, the cold air solidified into ice.

It completely enveloped the entire Sect.

...

Outside, tens of thousands of martial artists had already escaped.

Zhang Huo, with a nine-layered Cultivation of Earth Origin, gradually recovered from his previous weakness.

"Is Captain Xiao Yi planning to cover our retreat alone?" Zhang Huo asked in shock.

At the same time, he recalled his earlier doubts.

"Xiao Yi... why does that name sound familiar…" Zhang's confusion grew.

One of the Law Enforcement Team carrying him interjected, "Chief Steward, don't worry."

"That's the Northern Mountain Sword Master, the strongest sword master of this generation's Sword Sect."

"Rumors have it, he's unrivaled in both the Sword Dao and elixir refining."

"Such a pity his Martial Soul is the useless Fire Control Beast Martial Soul."

"But, the Flame Holy Sect wouldn't dare to cross him."

"Northern Mountain Sword Master? Fire Control Beast Martial Soul?" Zhang Huo shook his head, muttering to himself, "Seems I was mistaken."

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First update.