Soul Emperor Martial God

Outside the stronghold.

Xiao Yi and his companions were silent.

Zhou Ping and the others had learned of Xiao Yi's promotion to Deputy Commander.

However, their reaction slightly surprised Xiao Yi.

After a long silence, it was Xiao Yi who first broke the quiet.

"Do you really not wish to follow me on missions anymore?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Zhou Ping's face showed some sadness as he said, "Actually, we'd really like to continue following you, Captain."

"To be honest, being with you, Captain, is enjoyable and reassuring."

"We always know that as long as you're with us,"

"no matter how great the danger, it will seem insignificant."

"But now that you're a Deputy Commander, continuing to take us with you would only hold you back."

Everyone wanted to follow a powerful Captain or Deputy Commander.

That way, during missions, it would not only be safe, but the speed of earning achievements would also be faster.

However, they also realized their own strength was too weak.

Deputy Commanders usually presided over strongholds, and minor missions did not require their involvement.

If they were to take action, it would only be for extremely dangerous missions.

Everyone was aware that over these days, they had already received enough care from Xiao Yi.

They did not want to become a burden to him.

Hearing their words, Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I can take you with me for a while longer."

"Since we're heading back to Meteor County anyway, let's patrol on our way back."

Although they were reluctant, everyone still smiled and said, "No, thanks."

"We know you've always wanted to act alone, Captain."

"There's no need to accommodate us anymore."

"This…" Xiao Yi hesitated.

Zhou Ziyang stepped forward, speaking earnestly, "Captain, don't worry about us."

"We can take care of ourselves."

"One day, we will become much stronger and catch up to your pace."

"Then, we can fight side by side again."

"Alright." Xiao Yi smiled and nodded.

"If that's the case, I'll find you a new Captain. Let's go."

Xiao Yi stood up and spoke.

…

Xiao Yi sought out Lin Jin.

He planned to entrust Zhou Ping and the others to him.

Lin Jin was currently only a squad leader with an allowance of 10 people under his command.

But Xiao Yi's status as Deputy Commander gave him the privilege to let Lin Jin lead more team members.

The number of team members he could lead would depend on the squad leader's strength.

Given Lin Jin's capabilities, he was quite formidable among the squad leaders.

Taking on 10 additional people would not be an issue.

At this moment, Lin Jin took the job and said, "Since it's a request from you, Xiao Yi, consider it done. Don't worry."

"I'll take good care of your team members."

"Come, let's drink to our hearts' content tonight; it's been a long time since we've seen each other."

Xiao Yi gave a wry smile and said, "No, thanks. I still have urgent matters to attend to. After I've settled everything here, I must leave."

"Oh? So soon?" Lin Jin's face fell with disappointment.

"I need to make a trip back to the Royal Capital." As Xiao Yi spoke, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and five spirit fruits suddenly materialized.

"Huh?" Lin Jin caught them, his eyes lit up with surprise, and he exclaimed, "Are these Heavy Saber Refining Heart Fruits?"

"These are rare seventh-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

"Xiao Yi, where did you find these treasures?"

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Over the past year, you've grown quite a bit, and I've been through a lot."

"I happened to come across these fruits on my journeys."

"I see." Lin Jin nodded.

"Heavy Saber Refining Heart Fruits are precious treasures for Sword Dao Practitioners and extremely valuable."

"Within the various powers of the Royal Capital, as far as I know, only Medicine King Valley has a few."

"I once went to ask them, but those stubborn elders wouldn't give me a single one."

"I never imagined that you, Xiao Yi, could find five of them all at once out there."

"It's just luck." Xiao Yi smiled.

As he spoke, Xiao Yi removed a Qiankun Bag from his chest and handed it to Lin Jin again.

"This is the antidote for the Scorching Fire Pill."

"In a month, the effects of the Forbidden Element Pill will fade, and the Devouring Essence Pill as well,"

"At that time, have Zhang Huo and the others take the antidote, which can completely remove the toxins from their bodies,"

"Got it, I understand," Lin Jin took the Qiankun Bag and nodded in acknowledgment.

At this moment, after giving his instructions to Lin Jin, Xiao Yi turned to Zhou Ping and the others.

"I'm leaving, you all follow Lin Jin,"

"Especially you, Ziyang, Lin Jin is a powerful Sword Dao Practitioner, if you have any questions about Martial Arts, feel free to ask him for advice,"

"Understood, Captain," Zhou Ziyang nodded.

"Captain, are you planning to return to the Royal Capital's Sky-splitting Sword Sect?" Zhou Ping asked.

"Mm," Xiao Yi nodded.

Everyone smiled and said, "We know, Captain, you are the Northern Mountain Sword Master, the strongest Sword Master of this generation,"

"Being a Flame Martial Guard was just a training experience for you,"

"As a genius, you are surely meant to spend more time at the Sect, receiving daily guidance and attention from the elders,"

"It won't be long before you, Captain, become a super strong warrior renowned throughout the Flame Martial Kingdom,"

As they spoke, their faces were full of admiration and pride.

They had a right to be proud.

Because the future super strong warrior was once their Captain.

Xiao Yi smiled, didn't elaborate much, and said, "I do indeed need to return to the Sect, but it won't be for long,"

"I'm just going back to handle some matters and will continue to patrol the counties afterward,"

"If fate allows, we shall meet again,"

Having said that, Xiao Yi turned around, bade farewell to Lin Jin and the others, and in a flash, his figure soared away, controlling the air.

Lin Jin and the others watched the graceful figure controlling the air and departing.

It wasn't until the figure had completely disappeared into the distance that they withdrew their gazes.

...

At this moment, Xiao Yi was making his way toward the Royal Capital.

He indeed had to return to the Sect.

The Sect had given him the assessment that he could return only after becoming a Deputy Commander.

As this was an assessment, upon completion, there would be a reward.

Moreover, the difficulty of this assessment was very high, so the reward being offered was substantial.

Of course, in the eyes of the Sword Sect Master and the elders, Xiao Yi was likely to not return to the Sect for ten years or even longer.

The reward seemed distant and unattainable.

Xiao Yi did not intend to be at a disadvantage, of course, he had to go back and claim his reward.

Also, considering the time, the next Medicine King Valley refining competition should be starting soon.

If he rushed back to the Royal Capital now to prepare, he should be just in time.

Xiao Yi was pondering this to himself, silently nodding.

The next second, he flashed and found a secluded spot in a deep forest.

He changed his clothes and put on the Ghost Mask.

Then he conjured the Purple Flame Fire Wings and continued his journey.

When alone, adopting the identity of Purple Flame Yi Xiao was undoubtedly more convenient.

And it made traveling even faster.

...

A week later, Xiao Yi had crossed over a dozen counties.

He had returned to Anyun County.

In a few days, he would be back in the Royal Capital.

Xiao Yi thought about this as his figure turned into a streak of fiery light.

Suddenly, at this moment, an overwhelming aura descended from the sky,

and pressed down hard upon him.

"Hm?" Xiao Yi frowned, his rapidly flying figure involuntarily immobilized and forced to a stop.

"What terrifying restraint,"

Xiao Yi was startled.

In front, a figure suddenly appeared.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man.

"Purple Flame Yi Xiao, it seems you haven't died after all," the middle-aged man stared coldly at Xiao Yi, his face sullen.

"Who are you?" Xiao Yi's brows knitted together; he did not recognize the middle-aged man.

Killing intent bristled in the man's eyes, "What? Has the great Purple Flame Yi Xiao become so forgetful?"

"You injured my son, and maliciously left him with a shadow, causing him to develop a Heart Demon,"

"For nearly a year, my son has been insane, unable to cultivate, his great talent utterly wasted,"

"How should we settle this account, hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi's face turned pale, "Blood Mist Valley Master!"

...

First update.