Soul Emperor Martial God

"Sect Master, have you lost your mind?" the Great Elder fumed, his face red and ears steaming.

"No matter how talented Elder Bai is, he can't possibly monopolize all the Cultivation Resources."

"Let's not even mention the rewards of the Northern Mountain Sword Master; what about the other disciples?"

The Sect Master replied with a smug smile, "Great Elder, you can rest assured on that point."

"All the Sect's Cultivation Resources are provided to Elder Bai."

"These are resources beyond the daily training of the Sect's disciples."

"Therefore, the cultivation of the Sect disciples will not be affected."

"However, those additional Cultivation Resources, such as rewards and the like, will no longer be distributed."

Upon hearing this, the Great Elder instantly understood and was immediately unable to contain his anger.

The Sect Master had not deprived the other disciples of their cultivation resources.

He was merely targeting Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi, because he left the Sect to undergo the Flame Martial Guard's assessment

did not have the daily cultivation resources that the Sect should have granted him.

Originally, the rewards after this assessment were supposed to equate multiple years of resources for an Inner Sect Disciple.

The rewards were exceptionally generous.

They could have compensated Xiao Yi.

Now, all that was gone.

This undoubtedly put Xiao Yi again in a situation where he was unable to obtain cultivation resources, slowing his cultivation pace.

"Great Elder, stay and discuss this matter," the Sect Master chuckled.

"It's fortunate that Elder Bai has comprehended 33 Steles of past Sect Masters."

In the history of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, there have been 68 Sect Masters in total.

Naturally, there are also 68 Martial Arts Steles.

And for the Steles of the Strongest Sword Masters, there are only 23.

However, the Strongest Sword Masters, during their lifetimes, were indeed the top powerhouses of the Sect.

Therefore, their Inheritance Steles, compared to the Martial Arts Steles of other Sect Masters, contain more Martial Arts Knowledge and are more challenging to comprehend.

The Great Elder angrily said, "Sect Master, let's not discuss Elder Bai's issue or Xiao Yi's reward for now."

"But since Xiao Yi has returned to the Sect."

"Shouldn't his daily cultivation resources be reinstated?"

Since the daily cultivation resources of other disciples are unaffected.

Xiao Yi's daily resources should also be unaffected.

Against expectations, the Sect Master replied mockingly, "I'm afraid that can't happen for now."

"Why?" The Great Elder was almost on the verge of exploding.

"Hehe, Great Elder, don't rush," the Sect Master laughed, "because I, the Sect Master, have decided on the spur of the moment to give the Northern Mountain Sword Master another assessment."

"Within today, he must leave the Sect."

"Only when he officially becomes the True Commander of the Flame Martial Guards can he return."

"What?" The Great Elder was shocked and furious. "He has just returned, and now he has to leave again?"

The Great Elder knew this was yet another covert attempt by the Sect Master to force Xiao Yi out of the Sect.

And this time, the difficulties imposed were even more severe.

"Hehe," the Sect Master once again chuckled mockingly, "With the Northern Mountain Sword Master's capabilities."

"It will take only a few months to become a Deputy Commander."

"I'm afraid becoming the True Commander would only take about a year."

"Perfectly, in one year, the Sect's resources will return to normal."

"By then, Elder Bai must have completed comprehending all the Sect Master Inheritance Steles and risen to our level of power."

"At that time, the entire Sect will celebrate together."

"As a member of the Sect, the Northern Mountain Sword Master will naturally come back to celebrate as well."

"Of course, if by then the Northern Mountain Sword Master has completed his assessment."

"The rewards he deserves will definitely be given by the Sect."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi sneered softly to himself.

A year later, celebrate together, and I come back to celebrate?

Are the rewards for my assessment to be given then?

Most likely, by that time, the Sect Master and others would still be dragging their feet, deliberately causing difficulties.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter if they don't give it," Xiao Yi shook his head and turned to leave.

"Wait," the Great Elder stopped him, saying, "Young man, I will definitely seek justice for you today."

"Sect Master," the Great Elder demanded, "give me a reason."

"Last time, when Xiao Yi first joined the Sect, your assessment was understandable."

"But this time, Xiao Yi has already completed his assessment and has just returned."

"So, what's the reason for this assessment?"

It was the first time the Great Elder had spoken in such a challenging tone.

Previously, whether he was angry or upset, he had always been repressing it.

But this questioning meant that if the Sect Master could not give a proper reason, he would not hesitate to start a fight.

"If the Sect Master continues to suppress Xiao Yi."

"I'm afraid, it's not just me who won't agree, but that senior won't agree either."

The Great Elder said coldly.

Which predecessor?

The deacon and many elders present showed confusion on their faces.

Only the Sect Master and a few elders, including the Second Elder, had their expressions change.

After a moment, the Sect Master regained his composure and said with a smile, "Great Elder, you needn't trouble yourself over this."

"I, as the Sect Master, have always been fair in my dealings."

"If I am having the Northern Mountain Sword Master undergo an examination, there must be a reason for it."

Saying this, the Sect Master took out a scroll from his bosom.

"This is intelligence sent back to the Sect by Elder Wan Jianyi."

"It clearly records that the reason the Northern Mountain Sword Master was able to achieve great merits and be promoted to Deputy Commander..."

"...was due to his contributions in saving people during the Flame Holy Sect's rebellion."

"However, the real solvers of this situation were the three True Commanders of the Flame Martial Guards."

"In other words, this mission of the Northern Mountain Sword Master, Xiao Yi, was entirely due to luck or, to put it bluntly, opportunism."

"Therefore, he hasn't truly met the objectives of the test."

"Naturally, the Northern Mountain Sword Master must undergo another examination."

Saying this, the Sect Master tossed the scroll onto the Council Hall table.

"If the Great Elder does not believe it, he is free to read the scroll himself or conduct his own investigation."

"In fact, a little thought would suffice to understand."

"The Flame Holy Sect is one of the Martial Arts Holy Lands, although not as strong as our Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"However, it is still a place where powerful beings are numerous, boasting several Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists."

"How could the Northern Mountain Sword Master, merely at the Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer Cultivation, infiltrate such a place and deceive such powerful beings?"

"Since he completed the mission through luck, he can only be tested again."

"Crack, crack." The Great Elder clenched his fists so tightly that they cracked.

He knew that questioning further was useless.

The Sect Master and the other elders were determined to deal with Xiao Yi.

They were beyond reason.

No matter what he said, it would be futile.

He also decided not to suppress his anger any longer.

A powerful aura gradually condensed around the Great Elder.

Just then, with a snap,

Xiao Yi grasped his fist lightly and said indifferently, "Great Elder, let's go."

"The matters in the Council Hall concern Elder Bai."

"I am not interested, and I assume the Great Elder isn't in the mood either."

At this moment, several idle elders snickered.

"Is it lack of interest, or lack of qualification?"

"Heh, such arrogance from one so young, boasting shamelessly. You should learn more from Elder Bai's humility."

Xiao Yi shrugged and said, "The elders are right."

"Such humble people as yourselves would never speak with such arrogance."

"At most, you would bully the younger generation and cling to power."

Xiao Yi sneered and turned to leave with the Great Elder.

"Scoundrel." The faces of several elders turned furious, "Boy, what did you say?"

"Daring to speak to an elder in such a tone, showing no respect for your seniors; it seems you need a lesson to learn your place."

As one of the elders made a move,

The Great Elder, of course, wouldn't just watch, and just as he was about to act, he was stopped by Xiao Yi.

In the next second, a surge of extreme cold emerged.

Xiao Yi's aura was overwhelming.

The elder hadn't even reacted when a chilling Cold Sword was already pressed against his throat.

This elder was one of those who had attacked Xiao Yi at the Sect Square last time.

But merely at the Heavenly Origin First Layer.

Nowadays, Xiao Yi didn't even regard him as important.

"Earth Element Fifth Stage Cultivation?" The elder, glancing at the Cold Sword at his throat and then at Xiao Yi's aura, was shocked.

"What? Earth Element Fifth Stage?" The other elders in the Council Hall were shocked.

"To jump five stages in just a few months after leaving the Sect? How is this possible?"

Xiao Yi ignored these words and gently shook the Frost Sword, sending the idle elder flying.

"Pugh." After hitting the ground, the idle elder spat out a mouthful of blood.

"You've got some nerve, boy, to dare to hurt me in front of all the elders and the Sect Master?" the idle elder said coldly.

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Xiao Yi replied coldly as he sheathed his sword.

"I am the Strongest Sword Master. When it comes to status, I am not beneath you, an idle elder."

"Remember, those who insult others will be insulted in return."

"Just because I don't bother arguing with you, doesn't mean I'm afraid of you."

With those cold words, Xiao Yi and the Great Elder turned and left the Council Hall.

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The first update.