Soul Emperor Martial God

At last, Blood River still reluctantly withdrew.

At this time, behind Liu Yanran, her Martial Soul Illusion surged with blood.

A massive blood sphere, floated beside the Martial Soul Illusion.

It was, in fact, a blood sphere condensed from the Essence Blood of Blood Mist Valley's strong warriors, now being continuously absorbed by the blood fruit inside the Martial Soul Illusion.

The Essence Blood from two Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists, one of Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer and another of Heavenly Origin Sixth Layer,

combined with nearly a hundred Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists' Essence Blood.

Together, the power was enormously terrifying.

The blood fruit required some time to fully absorb it.

"Young friend," at that moment, Patriarch Liu approached Xiao Yi.

Looking at Xiao Yi's disheveled and even ghastly appearance, he was slightly moved.

The scars all over the body, the robes stained with blood, and a severed arm were somewhat shocking to behold.

"Young friend, I will immediately order my family's Alchemist to come and tend to your injuries," Patriarch Liu said, about to give the command.

"There's no need," Xiao Yi shook his head and took out a large amount of high-grade healing pills to consume.

Patriarch Liu's eyes brightened as he let out a light chuckle, "Oh, so you are an Alchemist yourself."

"Amazing, this pile of Elixirs, they must be at least seventh-grade high-grade Elixirs."

"Indeed befitting of the Strongest Sword Master from Sky-splitting Sword Sect, truly extraordinary."

"Patriarch Liu praises me too highly," Xiao Yi said indifferently.

Having taken a large amount of Elixirs, Xiao Yi's injuries began to stabilize.

The bloodstains on the surface of his flesh healed at a visibly rapid pace.

However, the holes pierced in his chest by the golden spear were more serious and did not heal instantly.

But the bleeding had stopped, and healing was merely a matter of time.

The most severe injury was the severed arm.

A Martial Artist's body is remarkably robust and not easily wounded, but once injured, recovery is extremely difficult.

At the very least, healing on one's own would take a very long time, possibly several months or even half a year.

This is why Alchemists and their Elixirs exist.

Only with Elixirs can the speed of healing injuries be hastened.

Now, as for the severed arm, which was hit directly by Blood River's lethal palm strike infused with murderous intent at full force,

not only was the arm severed, but it also contained a considerable presence of Golden Fire and a razor-sharp killing energy.

These two energies were hindering the effectiveness of the healing pills.

Unless these two energies were removed, the arm's injuries were difficult to heal.

"Young friend, I owe you thanks for this," Patriarch Liu suddenly bowed deeply to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi frowned slightly and shifted to the side, not accepting the bow.

"Patriarch Liu is too serious," Xiao Yi said with a faint smile.

"I aided Yanran because she is my good friend."

"It has nothing to do with the Liu Family, so there's no need for thanks."

Patriarch Liu gave a smile and then shook his head, "Young friend, there's no need to deceive me."

"I am not a fool."

"You eradicated the people of Blood Mist Valley this time to draw all of Blood Mist Valley's wrath upon yourself."

"So as to extricate my Liu Family from this matter entirely, keeping us out of it."

"This great kindness will never be forgotten by the Liu Family."

Patriarch Liu, as the former Family Head of the Liu Family, was naturally astute.

He saw through Xiao Yi's intention at a glance.

Indeed, Xiao Yi intended to focus all of Blood Mist Valley's anger on himself.

Having previously investigated Bai Mohan and the Blood Intent Pill matters, destroying countless dens,

he had already been in dire conflict with Blood Mist Valley.

Otherwise, Blood River wouldn't have tried to take his life right from the start.

With this being the case, there was no need to hold back against the warriors of Blood Mist Valley - he might as well annihilate them completely.

And incidentally, draw all of Blood Mist Valley's ire, so as not to implicate the Liu Family.

Of course, there was another very important reason.

He was accustomed to operating alone.

He did not want to involve other forces in the dispute with Blood Mist Valley, to prevent the situation from becoming more troublesome.

Back to the matter at hand.

At this time, beside him, Liu Yanran's Martial Soul Illusion had already absorbed the Essence Blood of the warriors from the blood sphere to the last drop.

The blood fruit, glowing brightly, pulsating with blood color, was eerie yet beautiful.

That willow tree also changed from green to almost entirely blood-colored.

The trunk, branches, and so on, were replete with a bloodthirsty sheen in over 90 percent of their entirety.

This meant that before long, the entire Mist Rain Green Willow would completely transform into the Blood-colored Smoke Willow.

That would be the moment when the blood fruit reached maturity.

Of course, the exact timing was uncertain.

Perhaps a year or two, maybe several years.

But compared to the previous decades, this was much faster.

At the same time, the blood color in Liu Yanran's eyes had already faded, returning to normal.

"Grandfather, what were you just talking about?" Liu Yanran asked softly.

Patriarch Liu was about to say something.

Xiao Yi preempted him with a smile, "Nothing important, just waiting for your Martial Soul to absorb the Essence Blood."

"Idle chatter while bored, that's all."

"Oh." Liu Yanran smiled and nodded.

Before long, the three returned to the gates of the Liu Family Mansion, which now lay in ruins.

There, the Liu Family Master was seriously injured.

Several of the Liu Family's stronger members were tending to him.

"Father." The Liu Family Master, suppressing his injuries, looked at Xiao Yi with a gaze filled with hostility and resentment.

Then, he turned to Patriarch Liu, wanting to say something.

"Shut up." Patriarch Liu reprimanded sharply, "I was merely in closed-door cultivation for a few months."

"And the great Liu Family has turned into this state."

"What use is there for you as Family Master?"

"Father, it's all because of the Northern Mountain Sword Master he..." The Liu Family Master tried to make an excuse.

"Nonsense." Patriarch Liu's face grew angry, "Even now, you still do not know to repent?"

"From today onwards, you are no longer the Liu Family Patriarch."

"Chengfeng." Patriarch Liu turned to Liu Chengfeng, "Your position as Young Master is also revoked."

"Grandfather." Liu Chengfeng panicked.

"Father, you can't do this to Chengfeng." The Liu Family Master quickly spoke.

"Shut up." Patriarch Liu yelled, "Starting today, both of you will be under house arrest for half a year to reflect on yourselves."

"After half a year, your family status, treatment, Cultivation Resources, etc., all remain the same."

"But, you are not to involve yourselves in family affairs."

"Someone come, take them to the confinement room."

"Yes." Several Liu Family Martial Artists forcefully escorted the two away.

At that moment, Patriarch Liu stood with his hands behind him, casting a glance over the Liu Family Martial Artists around him.

"From today onwards, Yanran shall be the Young Master of the Liu Family."

"Once she breaks through to the Heavenly Origin Realm, she will officially take over as Family Head."

"Does anyone object?"

"We shall follow Patriarch Liu's commands." All the clan members of the Liu Family bowed and accepted the order around him.

Patriarch Liu had always been the strongest member of the family.

Now, he had even broken through to the Ninth Layer of Heavenly Origin Cultivation, entering the ranks of the peak powerhouses of the Royal Capital.

Naturally, his words were not to be rebuffed by anyone.

"Grandfather, I'm afraid..." Liu Yanran showed a troubled expression.

"Afraid of what." Patriarch Liu smiled, "With me here, with the support of many strong members of the family, you just need to be at ease."

The previously mentioned three Liu Family members of the Heavenly Origin Sixth Layer also spoke up immediately, "Please be at ease, Young Master."

"In the future, we will surely assist the Young Master in managing the Liu Family without any negligence."

Patriarch Liu nodded with satisfaction.

...

Outside the Liu Family.

The clan members of the Liu Family had all returned to the mansion, preparing to repair the largely destroyed residence.

Those from various powers who had come to present gifts and congratulate had also all left.

Undoubtedly, the events of today would spread throughout the entire Flame Martial Kingdom at an astonishing speed.

The name of the Northern Mountain Sword Master would also reverberate throughout the Royal Capital.

Not anymore for the title of 'Strongest Sword Master' of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

But for his strength, for his slaying of the strong Blood Mist Valley members, killing the second and third elders of Blood Mist Valley.

And for contending with Blood River, one of the peak powerhouses, for a long time without defeat.

At this time, outside the Liu Family, only two young people remained.

One was Xiao Yi, the other, Liu Yanran.

"Xiao Yi, are you really not going to stay for a few more days?" Liu Yanran said reluctantly.

"No, I have other matters to attend to," Xiao Yi replied with a smile.

"Later on, if there's a chance, have Lin Jin and Tie Niu come to the Royal Capital too, and we can have a good drink together."

"En." Liu Yanran nodded, her face clearly filled with sadness.

But she did not press him to stay.

That was her nature—sensible, gentle, peaceful, never one to force anyone's hand.

With a flash, Xiao Yi took to the sky and left.

On the spot, Liu Yanran stood still for a long time, even though Xiao Yi's figure had disappeared from sight.

But in her mind, his image remained indelible.

"Heh." Liu Yanran suddenly let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head.

"I know I am not in your heart, but I am willing to wait."

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First update.