Soul Emperor Martial God

Bai Mohan's tone and attitude instantly pushed Xiao Yi to the center of the storm.

The first reaction of everyone present was not to be stunned, not to be surprised.

Only pure doubt.

They wondered what exactly Yi Xiao had taken from the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

They didn't even think there might be a misunderstanding.

Because, in their eyes, if Bai Mohan said Yi Xiao should return something,

then Yi Xiao must have taken something that didn't belong to him.

This initial reaction stemmed from Bai Mohan's deeply ingrained reputation of supremacy, and his dazzling radiance that couldn't be questioned.

When Elder Bai spoke, his words were regarded as absolute truth, beyond doubt.

Of course, there might be only one person who had a different thought amongst those present.

That was precisely Ye Ming, who at the moment, was showing a face filled with anger and eyes full of hostility.

And these eyes of hostility towards Bai Mohan contrasted starkly with the nearly unanimous eyes of worship from everyone else present.

Being all powerful cultivators, they naturally sensed this gaze instantly.

In a moment, Ye Ming also became the target of public criticism.

"Who is that person, daring to look at Elder Bai with such hostility?" many people present discussed.

"Don't know him, nor do I know from where such an insignificant figure popped up."

"He doesn't seem like a genius from the Royal Capital either."

Within the murmurs, someone even stood up immediately, walking towards Ye Ming indignantly.

"How could someone as nameless as you possibly have the qualifications to attend the Royal Capital's refining competition?"

"You must have sneaked in."

That person looked at Ye Ming with a face full of disgust.

"We will not hold you accountable for sneaking in for now, but, immediately withdraw your hostile gaze."

"Otherwise, don't blame us for throwing you out."

When a person has become a symbol of worship and supreme admiration,

His every word and action can make those who worship him from the heart extremely fervent.

Without a doubt, Bai Mohan, in many people's hearts within the Royal Capital, was a perfect person.

So perfect that he was beyond any criticism, and could only be admired and revered from the heart.

And the person who looked at Ye Ming with disgust was one of those fervent in their admiration.

At the same time.

Several well-known geniuses also stood up.

"Kid, either retract your hostile gaze."

"Or, we will gouge out your eyes."

In their view, Ye Ming's daring to look at Bai Mohan with such eyes was a desecration of their heartfelt admiration.

As they spoke, these few began to surge with True Qi, ready to take action.

Ye Ming, however, stood defiantly with a resolute gaze, muttering to himself, "After harming my junior brother Xiao Yi,"

"Now you slander Brother Yi."

"You want me to show the same disgusting look as you? Think again."

Ye Ming's voice wasn't loud; his intention was only to reaffirm his beliefs to himself.

To solidify his own thoughts.

But, everyone present had exceptional cultivation and extraordinary hearing.

They heard every word he said.

"You scoundrel."

"You're seeking death."

Ye Ming's description of their worshipful gaze as a disgusting gaze

Immediately ignited killing intent in the faces of those who stepped forward.

These people were all Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists.

Though only at the Earth Element First Layer, they were far from someone Ye Ming could contend with.

Just as they were about to take action,

Suddenly, an overwhelming wave of flame poured forth.

Those dazzling purple flames, as they reflected in their eyes, seemed like a surge of overwhelming killing intent.

And the terrifyingly high temperature of the heat instantly made them hesitate to move.

The one who acted was, naturally, Xiao Yi.

His expression at that moment was extremely cold.

His proud and chilly eyes coldly swept across everyone present.

"What, Yi has never killed anyone in the Royal Capital."

"In your eyes, does that make me someone easy to bully?"

"Dig out the eyes of my friend? Who gave you the courage?"

His icy words instantly made everyone present shiver with cold.

They suddenly remembered that Purple Flame Yi Xiao was not only renowned for his genius but was also notoriously fierce.

At a young age, he had bloodied his hands and claimed countless lives.

He was a genius who had risen to prominence through bloodshed.

He was a formidable force who had repeatedly killed martial artists of the Heavenly Origin Realm.

He was a supreme genius whom even the Blood Mist Valley Master, a peak powerhouse, could not contend with.

"Gulp." Those who had just stood up were immediately covered in cold sweat, not daring to say another word.

Just then,

Bai Mohan's indifferent voice sounded, "Branch Hall Master Yi Xiao, what great authority you wield."

"This is the Royal Capital, it's not your turn to act as you please and threaten others indiscriminately."

Bai Mohan's words were very calm.

Yet, it was as if they had some sort of power, instantly dissipating the intense killing intent present.

Those who were just sweating profusely instantly returned to normal.

"Thank you, Elder Bai," those people bowed to Bai Mohan, their eyes filled with an even more fervent admiration.

Xiao Yi frowned.

Just now, a single glance from Ye Ming had already attracted the killing intent of several individuals.

Moreover, this glance had nothing to do with those individuals.

The situation seemed incredible.

Yet, it also proved just how terrifying Bai Mohan's reputation in the Royal Capital was.

"Branch Hall Master Yi Xiao," Bai Mohan had already approached Xiao Yi.

"I'll say it again, hand over the item."

"If not necessary, I would prefer not to make an enemy of you, much less resort to violence."

The previously mentioned individuals immediately spoke out loud, "Elder Bai, you are magnanimous, not bothering with the likes of them."

"Hand over the items quickly, won't you?"

Xiao Yi's brows furrowed tighter, "Bai Mohan, what item do you want?"

"What? Still playing dumb?" Bai Mohan said coldly.

"A few months ago, outside of Meteor County, you killed Old Monster Youshui and took the Martial Arts Ice Crystal."

"That Martial Arts Ice Crystal contains the martial arts knowledge of more than twenty Sword Masters from my Sword Sect."

"And this martial arts knowledge originated from the Origin World Stele left by our predecessors in the Sword Sect."

"Branch Hall Master Yi Xiao, it is only right to return it."

"So, it's that thing," Xiao Yi sneered.

"What, just because it bears your marks, it's yours?"

"Following your tyrannical logic, Bai Mohan..."

"Does that mean if you take a walk down the street, the entire street belongs to you?"

"If you visit Medicine King Valley and leave a trace of your presence, does the whole valley belong to you?"

"If you stroll through the Royal Palace and leave behind your footsteps, is the Flame Martial Kingdom going to change its name to Bai?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mohan's brows furrowed deeply, "Don't speak nonsense and twist facts."

"The Martial Arts Ice Crystal must be returned to my Sky-splitting Sword Sect today."

Xiao Yi sneered again, but a slight doubt crept into his heart.

He remembered that the Prince of Meteor County once said that the Martial Arts Ice Crystal seemed to be of great use to those in the late-stage Heavenly Origin Realm.

Especially now that the Ice Crystal was imprinted with a wealth of martial arts knowledge, ready to be accessed at any time,

it was enough to drive many powerful martial artists mad.

But Bai Mohan, at his best, was only around the Third Layer of Heavenly Origin, and he wouldn't be able to use it now.

Knowing Bai Mohan as he did, this man was a hypocrite.

He would never easily show his vicious side to anyone, always approaching others with a friendly demeanor.

Yet now, for an Ice Crystal he temporarily had no use for, he was showing such hostility?

Even wanting to resort to public violence?

Such a change in behavior was suspicious.

The next second, Xiao Yi understood.

Bai Mohan suddenly shouted, "Branch Hall Master Yi Xiao, though you are from the Demon Hunting Hall."

"That doesn't mean you can do as your please, forcibly seizing things."

"If you do not return the belongings of my Sky-splitting Sword Sect today, we will have to take you down."

As his voice fell,

two figures leaped out.

It was the Third and Fourth Elders of the Sword Sect.

Xiao Yi noticed that the Fourth Elder's eyes contained a killing intent.

It seemed to be the stance of someone wanting to silence someone by killing them.

"Kid, surrender without a struggle," both elders had Sixth Layer Cultivation of the Heavenly Origin.

Upon taking action, their presence was overwhelming.

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The second update.