Soul Emperor Martial God

"Elder Bai, what are you doing?" Elder Mu and Yue Fenwu shouted angrily at the same time.

Bai Mohan wore an indifferent expression, letting out a light laugh.

"That Star Fire Demon was incredibly formidable. My Sword Qi was meant for the Sect Master and myself's protection, invaluable beyond measure."

"I had intended to aim it at that Star Fire Demon, to cover for Yi Xiao, the Branch Hall Master."

"Who would have thought, Yi Xiao, the Branch Hall Master, would run into it himself."

"Can I be blamed when fate decrees it so? Whom should I blame?"

"You're spouting nonsense," Yue Fenwu's beautiful face was filled with anger.

Blood Flame's expression was ice cold, "Did Yi Xiao run into it himself, or did you intentionally target Yi Xiao?"

"Do you really think we are blind?"

"I never expected that even Bai Mohan could have a day when he was afraid."

Bai Mohan's complexion chilled, "Blood Flame, what do you mean?"

"Isn't it true?" Blood Flame's face was full of disdain.

"The Star Flame and barrier that you, Bai Mohan, couldn't break through."

"Yet, they were broken by Yi Xiao, and crucially, Yi Xiao is much younger than you."

"Without a doubt, if Yi Xiao grows up, he will surpass you."

"You were afraid, so you wanted to kill him before he could."

"Ridiculous," Bai Mohan scoffed coldly, "With my talent, do I need to fear him?"

As he said this, Bai Mohan's face was full of pride.

He was exceedingly confident in his own talent.

It seemed, however, that it wasn't for this reason that he targeted Yi Xiao.

But rather, there was an ulterior motive.

"Brother Yi." At this moment, Ye Ming appeared almost crazed, but was firmly restrained by Elder Mu.

Elder Mu said anxiously, "The entire Medicine Tower is now overrun with Star Fire."

"With the terrible fusion into a Star Fire Demon, Yi Xiao is certain to die if he is inside alone."

"No, I must immediately go find the Valley Master."

"With the Valley Master's strength, he must be able to save Yi Xiao."

Mu Qingyun interrupted, "No need to go, have you forgotten that the Valley Master is in seclusion?"

"Otherwise, do you think I would be the one presiding over this Royal Capital's alchemy competition?"

"Damn, I forgot," Elder Mu immediately panicked.

Yue Fenwu furrowed her brow, "Has Sister Qianmo not recovered yet?"

The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley had just exited seclusion a few days ago.

An event like the Royal Capital's alchemy competition should have been hosted by him.

But due to the Young Valley Master's Martial Soul undergoing an abrupt change that caused backlash,

The entire Medicine King Valley had been at a loss.

Anxious, the Valley Master had simply taken the Young Valley Master back into seclusion to seek a cure.

"Stop babbling," Mu Qingyun said at this time, "Let's leave this place first."

"Before long, the entire Medicine Tower will be enveloped by countless Star Fires."

"Fortunately, we have already escaped the 33rd level's space, and on other floors, without the spatial barriers, our escape won't be difficult."

Having said that, the group quickly departed.

Descending the building, they saw that the various floor deacons and the other alchemy talents had not yet left.

"Great Elder, what's going on? Why is the Medicine Tower shaking uncontrollably?" the deacons asked in alarm and confusion.

"Don't ask questions, just go," Mu Qingyun barked.

"What about these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures?" the deacons glanced at the treasures inside the floors.

By now, these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures had mostly melted away, the medicinal liquid seeping out.

Mu Qingyun felt a pang of regret, "These Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures have all been destroyed; let them go."

"Let's go."

Mu Qingyun and the group, along with the floor deacons and the remaining alchemy talents, made a swift departure.

...

Inside the 33rd level's space at this time,

a disheveled figure stood out amidst the azure and white flames filling the sky.

The figure was, of course, Xiao Yi.

"Pu... pu..." Xiao Yi spat out several mouthfuls of bloody phlegm.

The strength of the previous Sword Qi was so great, it nearly cost him his life.

Xiao Yi guessed that it must be the life-saving Sword Qi given to Bai Mohan by a powerful elder within the sect.

It was likely the Sect Master's Sword Qi.

Because, the strength of the Sword Qi was no less than Blood Mist Valley Master's full-force strike last time, perhaps even greater.

Fortunately, he was protected by the Ice Armor, which blocked most of the force.

Even so, he still sustained no light injuries.

Moreover, even if he had used his trump card just now to block that Sword Qi, it would've been futile.

In that moment between life and death, even a second's delay would be enough to close the spatial gap.

At most, he would've avoided injury, but he would still be trapped in this space, unable to escape in time.

Xiao Yi gritted his teeth and took out a handful of Elixir Elixirs, stuffing them into his mouth.

Around him, a Purple Flame Barrier tightly protected him.

By now, the entire 33rd level's space had been overrun by Star Fire.

Ahead, the mass of Star Fire had already taken shape.

No, it had already become a Star Fire Demon.

The Star Fire that Medicine Tower had accumulated over hundreds of years was innumerable.

Now, it had all merged.

The power it contained was unimaginable, and Xiao Yi dared not even think about it.

Most importantly, was the fusion of spiritual intelligence.

The huge Star Fire Demon before him had a spiritual intelligence that was probably not inferior to that of a human.

Above in space was the night sky, and the dazzling stars.

The 33rd floor of the Medicine Tower was designed to absorb the power of the stars every night.

Xiao Yi glanced at the sky and felt his mood plummet.

Because the power of the stars in the sky was continuously falling.

It passed through the spatial barrier and was received by the Star Fire Demon.

This Star Fire Demon had actually learned to control the prohibitions of the Medicine Tower and absorb the power of the stars autonomously.

If this continued, not only would he undoubtedly die.

But it would also grow into something terribly formidable.

"Damn it," Xiao Yi said, his cold eyes fixed on the huge Star Fire Demon.

In the distance, the Star Fire Demon seemed to sense something, its flames quivering as if looking in Xiao Yi's direction.

It was just a huge mass of flame and had no appearance.

But the highly humanized display clearly focused its attention on Xiao Yi's side.

"Hehehe, foolish humans."

The Star Fire Demon actually spoke in a human tongue.

"You have imprisoned me for a thousand years, and now that I have awakened my spiritual intelligence, my strength has increased exponentially."

"It won't be long before I make you humans pay back a hundredfold what you owe me."

That indifferent and emotionless voice was extremely hollow, yet it made one's heart quiver with fear.

"You seem quite strong as well, swallowing you should provide me with plenty of nourishment."

As soon as the words fell, countless Star Flames attacked Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi was startled but still managed to steady his mind.

The Star Flames couldn't harm him.

They were all burned away by the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame outside the Purple Flame Barrier.

Of course, the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame itself was also being consumed rapidly.

The Primordial Power within Xiao Yi was also decreasing continuously.

Previously, compressing the Three-colored Flames had used up most of the Primordial Power within the Qi Spring.

Now, only less than half of the Qi Spring's Primordial Power remained.

"Damn, I'm going all in," Xiao Yi shouted lowly, his figure shooting towards the Star Fire Demon.

Better to give it his all than to sit and wait for death.

The body of the Star Fire Demon was so huge that it occupied nearly one-third of the entire space.

Xiao Yi looked minuscule in front of it, like an ant.

From afar, it was like a moth flying to a flame.

Fortunately, enveloped by the Purple Flame, the Star Fire could not harm him.

"Lowly humans, you truly overestimate yourselves."

The Star Fire Demon still spoke without any emotional tone, but the words clearly carried a mocking flavor.

"Break," Xiao Yi yelled.

A sky full of Purple Flame poured out.

A gap was made in the huge body of Star Flame.

At the center of the flames was the spiritual intelligence.

Xiao Yi's plan was simple, to attack the interior of the flames and destroy that spiritual intelligence.

Once the spiritual intelligence was lost, this huge mass of Star Flame would become ownerless, despite its terrifying power.

The Star Flames would return to their previous unbound state.

Normally, a Star Flame this huge and with such terrifying heat.

Even peak powerhouses like Mu Qingyun or the Blood Mist Valley Master could not possibly penetrate its interior.

But Xiao Yi was different, his Purple Crystal Spirit Flame could counter these Star Flames.

Xiao Yi, wrapped in Purple Crystal Spirit Flame, seemed to turn into a cone-shaped charge.

He headed straight into the heart of the flame.

The Primordial Power in his body was being consumed without regard for the cost.

The surging Purple Flame, though constantly being neutralized, never went out.

The charge of the Purple Flame kept pushing deeper.

The Star Fire Demon, despite its terrifying power, had only recently awakened its spiritual intelligence.

Its own combat awareness and experience were extremely weak.

Or to put it simply, it had great power but couldn't effectively wield it for attack.

Which is why Xiao Yi found an opportunity.

Approximately one minute later, just one second before the complete depletion of his inner Primordial Power, Xiao Yi penetrated the interior of the Star Fire Demon.

Inside, there was a micro-sized, dark bluish-white flame hopping around.

That was where the spiritual intelligence resided.

"You're finished," Xiao Yi said with a cold laugh.

He slashed with the Frost Sword in his hand, cutting the spiritual intelligence in two.

"Phew…" Xiao Yi let out a breath of relief.

However, before he could fully relax, the split spiritual intelligence began to merge back together.

"What?" Xiao Yi's face changed drastically.

"Hehehe, foolish humans, my spiritual intelligence cannot be scattered," the spiritual intelligence laughed loudly.

The next second, boundless Star Flames, under the control of the spiritual intelligence, surged towards Xiao Yi.

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Third update.