Soul Emperor Martial God

"Yi Tianxing?"

"You heard this name from where?"

Elder Duan Yun stared at Xiao Yi, his tone somewhat grave and puzzled.

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "There's no need for Elder Duan Yun to test me."

"I am a Martial Artist from Northern Mountain County, and as the once most dazzling genius of our county, how could I be unaware of him?"

"I am also the True Commander of the Flame Martial Guards. What matter is there that I wish to investigate that could be hidden from me?"

"Bai Mohan was once his disciple."

"15 years ago, after severing ties with Bai Mohan, he left the Royal Capital in dejection and has since vanished without a trace."

"The matter I wish to ask Elder Duan Yun about is that one from the past."

Duan Yun, as the highest-ranked member of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect and a renowned peak-level powerhouse for many years,

definitely knew about that matter from the past, and moreover, knew it quite clearly.

"What do you want to ask this for?" Elder Duan Yun's eyes narrowed.

"Could it be that you truly have some connection to him?"

"What does Elder Duan Yun think?" Xiao Yi chuckled, neither confirming nor denying.

"Impossible." Duan Yun looked directly at Xiao Yi, and after a long moment, he shook his head.

"Previously, the elders speculated that you were his disciple."

"But in my view, that's absolutely impossible."

"Why?" Xiao Yi still chuckled lightly.

Elder Duan Yun said solemnly, "If you were indeed his disciple."

"He wouldn't want to place you in the Royal Capital, let alone into the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"No one would want you, such a supreme genius, to be exposed to dangers where the slightest error could lead to irrecoverable calamity."

"At least, not as a teacher."

"Heh." Xiao Yi laughed.

In fact, he was willing to acknowledge his relationship with Elder Yi.

But now, it seemed there was no rush to acknowledge it because Elder Duan Yun

was obviously willing to loosen his lips,

ready to answer his questions.

"Just because one is his disciple, they can't enter the Royal Capital? They can't join the Sword Sect?"

"They will face an irreversible doom otherwise?"

Xiao Yi chuckled lightly.

"Well then, obviously, the matter from that year is far from simple."

"I have even more reason to ask."

Xiao Yi looked directly at Duan Yun.

Elder Duan Yun furrowed his brow and said, "Kid, don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

"As a prodigy equally unparalleled in both the Sword Dao and refining from Northern Mountain County."

"He suffered injustice at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect back then."

"You've joined the Sword Sect and have also been subjected to injustice."

"I can understand why you want to investigate his case."

In Elder Duan Yun's view, since Xiao Yi could mention the name 'Yi Tianxing,'

it proved that Xiao Yi had already investigated Yi Tianxing's case.

At the very least, he had found out the information about Yi Tianxing that was on the surface.

Such as, Yi Tianxing also being a genius Martial Artist from Northern Mountain County, unrivaled in both the Sword Dao and refining.

Such as, Yi Tianxing having been mistreated in the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

These superficial details were not too difficult for a Commander of Flame Martial Guards to investigate.

This was Elder Duan Yun's speculation and guess.

Then, Elder Duan Yun spoke with deliberate emphasis, his voice grave, "But as I said before, don't harbor a grudge."

"Harbor a grudge?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

"Isn't it?" Elder Duan Yun smiled with a hint of amusement. "Don't take me for a fool."

"Don't think I'm unaware of what you've been doing in the shadows."

"You've traveled far to the East Six Counties."

"You've scoured the entire Flame Martial Kingdom, investigating the Blood Intent Pill, investigating the Saint Child, and then confirming the Saint Child is Bai Mohan."

"Do you think you can keep these things from me?"

Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed, and he said solemnly, "Elder Duan Yun, you've known about Bai Mohan for a long time."

"And you're aware of all his various schemes?"

The information Wan Jianyi sent back to the Sect contained not the slightest bit about the 'Saint Child' and 'Bai Mohan.'

"What do you think?" Elder Duan Yun chuckled.

"Have you forgotten my relationship with your Great Commander?"

Xiao Yi suddenly realized.

In the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, there are those who secretly support Bai Mohan and participate in the refining of the Blood Intent Pills.

Among the nine elders, only the Great Elder did not participate.

Elder Duan Yun also did not participate.

But this doesn't mean that Elder Duan Yun doesn't know about these things.

As a peak powerhouse who had become famous generations ago and one of the legendary figures of today,

There was little that could be hidden from him.

Xiao Yi's face suddenly turned cold, "Since Elder Duan Yun also knows, why do nothing?"

"Why should I do anything?" Elder Duan Yun sneered.

"Lad, you are a Martial Artist."

"A Martial Artist who tirelessly and bravely pursues the ultimate realm of the Heaven and Earth Martial Arts."

"Why would you have time to meddle in the affairs of others that have nothing to do with you?"

"On the Flame Dragon Continent, strength is revered."

"Under heaven, there are innumerable creatures."

"And also countless ants."

"What are ants? Those who are weaker than you, they are ants."

"If they are just a bunch of ants, why should I do anything?"

Elder Duan Yun's words were very cold.

Yet, it was also a cruel and dangerous world where the principles of the survival of the fittest held true.

Among countless Heaven and Earth Creatures, those unrelated and weaker were just ants.

"Truth, yet also fallacy," Xiao Yi shook his head.

"Elder Duan Yun, your inaction is simply because Bai Mohan is the Heavenly Talent of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"He's just the successor designated by the Sect Master."

"Say what you will," Elder Duan Yun waved his hand dismissively.

"Let's get back to the main point," Elder Duan Yun continued.

"Kid, I know you have always taken the Sect's favoritism and repression to heart."

"It even forced your proud self to investigate Bai Mohan thoroughly as a form of retribution."

"The matter of the Blood Intent Pill, something from 15 years ago, once uncovered,"

"Elder Bai's countless invisible murders and his heinous crimes, along with his betrayal and mercilessness, would be exposed by you for all to see."

"But I tell you, this sort of revenge won't affect Bai Mohan."

"Why bother going to such lengths, wasting time?"

"Revenge?" Xiao Yi sneered in his heart.

He knew that Duan Yun was mistaken.

In Duan Yun's eyes, he's a Supreme Genius, incredibly proud.

The constant hindrances from the Sect, he overcame time after time.

Even with his abilities and talent, the Sect still sought to expel him from the Sect in roundabout ways several times.

This undoubtedly ignited the pride and vengeful mentality of this Supreme Genius.

The Sect suppressed him for Bai Mohan.

So he sought to ruin Bai Mohan.

"Heh," Xiao Yi chuckled, offering no explanation.

And in Elder Duan Yun's eyes, this light chuckle seemed like the resignation of someone whose secrets had been unveiled.

Xiao Yi chuckled again, "I'll also go with whatever Elder Duan Yun says."

"The incident from that year, now that I have started investigating it, I will see it through to the end."

"The Ice Armor, if Elder Duan Yun wants to borrow it, then answer my questions."

Duan Yun fell silent, thought for a moment, and said, "Kid, there are some things I can't tell you."

"If you have looked into the incident from that year, you should know that these matters have been covered up."

"Many people do not wish for this to be known, let alone mentioned."

"I know," Xiao Yi nodded.

"Back then, Yi Tianxing caused a great disturbance in the Royal Capital, nearly battling with every force."

Duan Yun's expression became stern, "Kid, to be able to find out even this, you're indeed formidable."

"But there are definitely some things I can't tell you."

Xiao Yi said softly, "Then Elder Duan Yun, just tell me what you can."

Duan Yun nodded, "Ask away. I will tell you what I can."

Xiao Yi nodded and asked, "Back then, the reason he severed the master-disciple relationship with Bai Mohan."

Duan Yun thought for a moment, then said, "Elder Bai wanted to get his hands on two things from him."

"What things?" Xiao Yi pressed.

"The first one is a furnace," Duan Yun said gravely, "named the Eight Dragons Burning Fire Furnace."

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Second update.