Soul Emperor Martial God

Bamboo forest, at the pavilion.

"Senior Swordswoman." Xiao Yi paid his respects to the woman in white.

The last time he saw the woman in white, Xiao Yi was preoccupied with Elder Yi and had no mood to think of anything else.

Seeing her again, Xiao Yi couldn't help but be somewhat entranced.

The woman was very beautiful.

How should it be described? The first impression she gave was dazzling.

The second glance was suffocation under her peerless beauty.

A beauty that took one's breath away.

Any man, presumably, would find it impossible to avert their gaze after just one look.

Even if her face showed extreme coldness, even if looking a few more times seemed to freeze one's entire body.

Of course, what truly amazed Xiao Yi was that this legendary figure had lived for hundreds of years.

Speaking of lifespan.

Xiao Yi was not very clear about the Extreme Realm.

But regarding ordinary people.

On the Flame Dragon Continent, with abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, living to a hundred was not difficult for the average person.

And those Martial Artists who had entered the Mysterious Profundity Realm, having already "Entered Dao," could easily live well over a hundred years.

Even some Martial Artists with profound Cultivation in the Yuan Realm could live even longer.

Of course, this world was incredibly fascinating, yet also incredibly dangerous.

Outside the city walls, in the wilderness, there were countless wild beasts like tigers and wolves.

In the deep mountains and dense forests, demon beasts roamed.

Aside from demon beasts, the various perils Martial Artists faced in their quests for experience and Cultivation were also too numerous to count.

Either live a life of mediocrity and obscurity, even subject to others' humiliation.

Or cultivate painstakingly, achieve greatness in Martial Arts, become famous in one's own right, or perhaps fall prematurely and perish on the way.

This was, perhaps, the life or fate of most people in this world.

But back to the matter at hand.

The woman chuckled lightly and said, "Staring at me so intently, what are you doing?"

"Ah." Xiao Yi smiled slightly and said, "I just think that Senior is really beautiful."

"Ha." The woman smiled playfully, "As far as I know, there have been countless outstanding women around you."

"And you have never had the slightest interest in such matters."

"I'm afraid what you were really thinking just now is, how has this old monster lived so long?"

"Er." Xiao Yi's face suddenly turned awkward.

The woman propped her cheek with one hand and said indifferently, "Full of vitality, clear and refreshing spirit, with a bit of slick talk."

"Today, you seem to have come to understand many things."

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Yes."

"There are some things that are futile to dwell on since they can't be forced."

"I might as well put it into action."

A few days ago, Xiao Yi was blaming himself for Elder Yi's matter, anxious and sad.

But, he had come to understand.

He knew there were still some very important people in his life waiting for him.

Like her; like him.

He didn't have the time, nor could he afford to stand still.

All he could do was to keep moving forward.

"It's good that you've figured it out." The woman casually picked up her teacup and sipped the fragrant tea.

Xiao Yi was slightly surprised.

For some reason, another feeling Xiao Yi had about the woman was laziness.

Yes, laziness.

Whether it was passing through the bamboo forest before, watching her from a distance twice.

Or coming here today.

He always saw the woman leaning on the railing listening to the zither, napping and resting, or sipping tea indifferently, quite comfortably.

This kind of laziness gave a very comfortable feeling.

It was also this feeling that made people unable to help but take a few more glances and reluctant to look away.

Of course, the woman in front was a Supreme Strong one who could repel the King with a single sword strike, a word from her could make three Extreme Realm Experts retreat.

Xiao Yi dared not presume in the slightest.

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic." At this time, the woman put down her teacup with a somewhat serious expression.

"I have called you here today because there is something important."

"Have you ever heard of the Ice Edge Conference?"

"Ice Edge Conference?" Xiao Yi slightly furrowed his brow, then nodded his head.

"The Ice Edge Conference, every thirty years."

"Various heavenly talents flock there like ducks to water; even many renowned powerhouses have joined the fray."

"It is the most famous event across the Flame Dragon Continent."

"Hmm." The woman nodded, saying, "This time, the Ice Edge Conference is about to start."

"And, the Ice Heart Holy Fruit is coincidentally emerging at this time."

"Therefore, this Ice Edge Conference will be much grander and more intense than before."

"Ice Heart Holy Fruit?" Xiao Yi's complexion was one of surprise, followed by joy.

"Correct." The woman nodded.

"The Ice Heart Holy Fruit is a treasure rarely encountered in the Extreme Cold Land over hundreds of years."

"Ranked among Ninth Grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, it is acclaimed as a Holy Fruit."

"A martial artist who consumes it will see a great increase in cultivation, and its numerous effects are too numerous to mention."

"Most importantly, this Heavenly Material embodies the effect of bringing the dead back to life, regrowing flesh from bones."

"Inside, it contains an extremely vast life force."

"It is most suitable for Tianxing's current situation."

"Of course," the woman suddenly paused.

"I can't guarantee its effectiveness."

"However, even if you obtain it, it is greatly beneficial."

"So, do you plan to participate in this Ice Edge Conference?" the woman asked.

"Of course." Xiao Yi nodded.

He was also aware of the name of the Ice Heart Holy Fruit.

It is one of the rarest Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures between heaven and earth.

Born in the Extreme Cold Land, it bears fruit only every few hundred years.

And before it bears fruit, it remains in the deepest part of the ice.

Thus, no matter how powerful you are, if you have neither the opportunity nor luck, it's almost impossible to find, let alone obtain.

Only when it is nearing maturity, it will emerge from the deepest parts of the ice bed, absorbing the Heaven and Earth Power, finally maturing.

Because it remains in the deepest parts of the ice bed before maturing, it has not been affected by the dirty qi of the world.

And it has been absorbing the essence of the ice attribute, growing stronger.

Therefore, it possesses almost the purest force in the world.

And, being a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, it naturally has a wood attribute.

Therefore, it also has an extremely vast life force.

"So you mean, you agree to go?" the woman asked with a light laugh.

"Agree?" Xiao Yi knitted his brows, "Senior, what do you mean?"

The woman spoke seriously, "I mean, you would go representing the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

Saying so, the woman took out a token, which was the main Sword Master Token of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

The 36 Sword Masters held subordinate tokens in their hands.

The main tokens, however, were kept within the Sword Sect.

And the token the woman now held was the main token representing the Northern Mountain Sword Master.

"Pour your energy into it, and activate your subtoken," said the woman.

Xiao Yi's original Northern Mountain Sword Master Token had, long before, been erased of its aura through the main token by the Sect Master and others.

Therefore, to activate Xiao Yi's Sword Master Token once more,

Xiao Yi had to re-inject his own energy into it.

Xiao Yi didn't directly answer the woman's question, and instead said, "As far as I know, any martial artist can participate in the Ice Edge Conference."

"That is indeed correct," the woman nodded.

"But, as a major power, certain privileges are afforded."

"The Sky-splitting Sword Sect has 5 quotas to directly participate in the Ice Edge Conference."

"If you participate under your own name, or as an Independent Martial Artist, it will just lead to many unnecessary troubles."

"I know you don't want to accept the Token."

"However, the Ice Edge Conference starts in two months."

"Do you think you have the time to delay?"

"Or rather, are you willing to take on unexpected risks outside of your calculations?"

"Delay, unexpected risks?" Xiao Yi's brows furrowed tightly.

The woman spoke in a sober voice, "I remind you, there is only one Ice Heart Holy Fruit."

"If you miss it, I'm afraid you won't come across it again for hundreds of years."

"Once again, the decision is in your hands."

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First update.