Soul Emperor Martial God

Royal Capital, Blood Mist Valley.

In the Council Hall, a woman, holding a pitch-black Spiritual Tablet, wailed bitterly.

Her cries were heart-wrenching to hear and stirring to witness.

Before her stood a congregation of Blood Mist Valley's powerhouses.

The Blood Mist Valley Master, Chief Alchemist of Blood Mist Valley, Great Elder of Blood Mist Valley, and numerous elders.

"Enough, Jiao'er, stop crying," the Valley Master comforted.

The woman holding the Spiritual Tablet was none other than Murong Jiao'er.

"Master... My master…" Murong Jiao'er choked.

"I have not yet repaid Master's great kindness,"

"And now, for the sake of avenging a great wrong for me, he has tragically died at the hands of that villain."

"It's all my fault."

"What fault have you?" the Valley Master said sternly. "It is all because Xiao Yi is vicious and cunning, sinister and despicable."

"Fortunately, you had the Turtle Breath Pill given by the Second Elder to protect you."

"You were able to feign death and escape this disaster."

"I believe, if the Second Elder has a spirit in heaven, he would also feel comforted."

Indeed, previously in the grand battle at the Liu Family, Murong Jiao'er had not died.

She had feigned death.

And had awakened when Blood River and others went to the Liu Family's gates to bring back the bodies of the Blood Mist Valley Martial Artists.

"Jiao'er, rest assured," the Valley Master said gravely.

"My Blood Mist Valley has been inheriting for countless years, and we've never suffered such a great loss."

"Except for 15 years ago..."

The Valley Master's words suddenly stopped; recalling the events of that year, his eyes filled with intensified murderous intent.

"The revenge for the Second Elder, the revenge for our strong warriors of Blood Mist Valley, I will avenge them."

"Xiao Yi, this fellow, must pay with blood for his blood debt."

"Thank you, Valley Master," Murong Jiao'er sobbed, miserably wiping the tears from her eyes.

Under the cover of her hand palm, a ruthless flash crossed her eyes.

"Master Jin, how is that matter proceeding?" the Valley Master suddenly looked towards Blood River.

Blood River nodded and said, "In the Northern Mountain County Xiao Family, there indeed exists protection from a Demon Hunting Order."

"Fortunately, the Fourth Elder has relations with a Sub Hall Master."

"They are requesting the revocation of that Demon Hunting Order."

"However, the likelihood of this happening is slim; I have already made preparations."

"It won't be long before the Northern Mountain County Xiao Family..."

Blood River smirked coldly.

"Just dealing with the Xiao Family?" Murong Jiao'er cried and said, "The chief culprit is Xiao Yi."

"Hahaha," the Valley Master suddenly laughed loudly.

"Jiao'er, you just rest easy; the Northern Mountain Sword Master won't have many good days left either."

"Oh?" Murong Jiao'er asked confusedly, "But isn't he the Strongest Sword Master of this generation in the Sword Sect? Does the Valley Master have a way to deal with him?"

The Valley Master shook his head and said, "I naturally cannot touch him."

"But others can."

"I have already received reliable news..."

The Valley Master's words halted abruptly again, saying, "I won't speak of it now."

"In any case, the Northern Mountain Sword Master himself is in a precarious position."

...

Elsewhere in the Royal Capital, in the back hall of the Demon Hunting Hall.

The staff member stood respectfully before Xiao Yi, awaiting instructions.

"They requested to revoke my Demon Hunting Order?" Xiao Yi frowned deeply.

A Demon Hunting Order could indeed be revoked.

But this required a position higher than the one who issued the Demon Hunting Order.

For instance, a Demon Hunting Order exchanged by a regular Deacon could be revoked by the Chief Steward.

A Demon Hunting Order exchanged by the Chief Steward could be revoked by a Sub Hall Master.

The revoker must compensate the issuer with several times the Exchange Points.

And the higher the level of the Demon Hunting Order, the more points are needed for the exchange.

This rule in the Demon Hunting Hall was not surprising.

After all, this was a world that respected strength.

This type of rule actually motivated the Demon Hunters even more.

Of course, obtaining a Demon Hunting Order requires a vast number of Exchange Points.

The Exchange Points from the Demon Hunting Hall are much more difficult to obtain and accumulate slowly.

Thus, the multiple compensations actually come at a great cost for those who revoke.

Back to the main point.

The Demon Hunting Order issued by Xiao Yi was of Sub Hall Master level.

In the entire Flame Martial Kingdom, only the Hall Master could revoke it.

By the way,

The Demon Hunting Order originally from the Xiao Family had been issued by the Northern Mountain County Sub Hall Master.

However, a few days ago, after Xiao Yi was awarded the position of Sub Hall Master,

For caution's sake, he directly revoked that Demon Hunting Order in the Main Hall and then reissued a new ten-year Demon Hunting Order with his own authority.

Since leaving Northern Mountain County, Xiao Yi had completed tasks in the Demon Hunting Hall, earning merits and Exchange Points.

He had never used them to exchange for any treasures from the Demon Hunting Hall.

All were used to exchange for this Demon Hunting Order.

Positions and permissions allow higher-ups to directly revoke a Demon Hunting Order.

If the positions are the same, one must request to revoke it.

For instance, Xiao Yi's Demon Hunting Order of Sub Hall Master level.

Other Sub Hall Masters could only request revocation.

As long as the issuer is willing, this Demon Hunting Order can be revoked.

Because, often, the issuer's exchanged Demon Hunting Orders aren't just one.

And they aren't necessarily for their own family.

They could be for a friend's family.

Or, they may be 'trading' Exchange Points to help people from other powers exchange.

If this Demon Hunting Order isn't meant to protect the issuer's own family,

But rather for 'trading' Exchange Points,

Then the issuer is very likely willing to revoke it.

"Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master, are you willing to revoke it?" the employee asked respectfully.

"No," Xiao Yi shook his head and said, "Which Sub Hall Master is requesting the revocation?"

"This..." the employee faltered, "Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master, I do not know."

"One could only find out through layers of investigation."

"However, according to the rules of the Demon Hunting Hall, this is prohibited."

A Demon Hunting Order, the issuer's identity and information, are confidential.

As are those who request revocation.

And such requests are conveyed through layers of transmission, in the form of classified intelligence, among dozens of intelligence personnel.

Simply put, these dozens of intelligence personnel.

Are the communication bridge between the issuer and the requester.

Most importantly, these people themselves do not know the confidential content, they merely transmit intelligence.

This leads to it being nearly impossible for both the issuer and the requester to investigate each other.

Investigations through layers are extremely complex.

Of course, such investigations are prohibited by the regulations of the Demon Hunting Hall.

At this moment, Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Alright, my Demon Hunting Order will not be revoked, go and communicate the command."

"Yes." The employee accepted the order, performed a bow, and then slowly withdrew.

He would convey the command through the Main Hall.

Eventually, it would reach the requester through layers of transmission.

The employee had left.

Yet, Xiao Yi's expression was incredibly grim.

"Someone wants to revoke my Demon Hunting Order? Someone is targeting the Xiao Family," Xiao Yi's eyes turned cold.

Thinking this, Xiao Yi's figure flashed, and he instantly disappeared.

At the same time, the middle-aged man who had noticed something earlier was shocked.

"Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master, where are you heading?"

He hadn't finished his sentence when Xiao Yi had already disappeared.

The middle-aged man immediately approached the employee, saying, "What did you just speak with Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master about?"

That employee showed a troubled expression, "Sub Hall Master, this is a Sub Hall Master level secret."

"Without Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master's permission, I cannot disclose it."

"Secret?" the middle-aged man frowned.

...

Third update. (Three updates yesterday.)