Soul Emperor Martial God

"Martial Artist Xiao Yi frowned and asked, 'May I know why the Everday Palace Master has summoned us? What is the matter?'"

The Ice Palace elder chuckled politely, "Today is the day for the announcement of the first round of rankings."

"First, you all are to come to our Everday Ice Palace to receive additional rewards."

"Second, as the host of the Ice Edge Conference, our Everday Ice Palace ought to hold a banquet to entertain all the Heavenly Talents, in a gesture of hospitality."

"I see," Xiao Yi nodded in understanding.

...

A group of people, led by this Ice Palace elder, arrived at the Everday Ice Palace.

Beneath the surface surrounded by dazzling lights was a flawless crystal ice palace.

The interwoven brilliance was magical to behold.

Each visit invariably drew gasps of wonder from everyone.

At the very center of the Everday Ice Palace stood the Ice Crystal Hall.

If the Everday Ice Palace was a delicate piece of art; then the Ice Crystal Hall was the most divine masterpiece within it.

Beaded curtains, jade pillars, ice crystal jade, among other rare treasures, decorated the place.

Not a hint of discordance, instead, it all seemed naturally formed.

Making the already dazzling Ice Crystal Hall appear even more luminous and luxuriously extravagant.

And the Ice Crystal Hall was actually akin to the grand halls of other factions.

Used for entertaining guests, holding celebrations, and so forth.

At this moment, the inside of the Ice Crystal Hall was already prepared for the feast.

As soon as Xiao Yi and his group arrived, Ice Palace disciples promptly greeted them to take their seats.

Xiao Yi glanced around slightly; in the Ice Crystal Hall, at the very front, sat a middle-aged man with a proper demeanor.

This man was the Everday Palace Master, the master of this Everday Ice Palace.

Beside him stood a group of Ice Palace Elders.

Moreover, there were not many guests, just over a dozen tables.

The guests had already taken their seats.

Notably, there were Han Cang, Muu Bing, Feng Huayue, and the martial artists from their respective factions.

On the way to the Everday Ice Palace, the Ice Palace elder had explained to Xiao Yi.

This banquet was only for those ranked in the top ten.

Let's get back to the point.

Just as Xiao Yi and his five-person group were about to take their seats,

An abrupt voice resonated sharply and discordantly at that moment.

"Sky-splitting Sword Sect, quite the display of grandeur."

"Everyone from the various major factions has already taken their seats, yet you arrive so nonchalantly late."

"Just five people, yet you made so many of us wait for so long for no reason."

"Tsks, it's hard to tell if you're just putting on airs, or if the education of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect disciples is truly so lacking."

The speaker was Feng Huayue who barely concealed the sarcasm in her voice and her remarks.

Such words, of course, were extremely grating to Xiao Yi and the others.

Lingg Yu responded first with a cold voice, "Whether the disciples of our Sword Sect are well-mannered is not for you to comment on."

"As for grandeur, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect is the number one Martial Arts Holy Land in the Flame Martial Kingdom."

"Generations of Heavenly Talents have emerged over countless years, all of whom are admired; naturally, we should possess such grandeur."

Beside him, Zhong Wuyou's eyes held a murderous intent as he mocked, "Lingg Yu, why bother wasting words with that trash? Better to just finish him off."

Lingg Yu was known for being taciturn and extremely proud.

For him, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was his Sect.

To insult his Sect was like a mortal vendetta.

As for Zhong Wuyou, he didn't feel much of an attachment to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

But his arrogance and egotism were ingrained deeply in his bones.

He simply couldn't stand Feng Huayue and was ready to strike.

Xiao Yi quickly grabbed both of their arms and shook his head, forcibly calming them down.

Unexpectedly, on the other side, Han Cang spoke with mocking scorn, "Tsks, so these are the disciples of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"At the slightest disagreement, they're ready to kill and act violently, utterly barbaric."

"This is the Extreme Cold Land, within the Everday Ice Palace, no less."

"In the banquet hall, aside from yourselves, the rest are infamous powers from the Extreme Cold Land."

"If you dare to talk about violent actions here, one can imagine just how domineering and cruel you would be elsewhere."

"Hmph," Han Cang continued, with a cold snort.

"I think, if the major powers of the Extreme Cold Land were not all present today,"

"you would be even more arrogant, not even putting the Everday Palace Master in your eyes."

"You're courting death." Ling Yu and Zhong Wuyou's eyes brimmed with murderous intent.

"Heh heh." Han Cang was not at all intimidated by the murderous intent of the two, his words even more disdainful.

"What, did I hit a nerve, getting angry out of embarrassment?"

"I see, not only are you overbearing, but also quite shameless."

"In this first round of the Ice Edge Conference, the top ten, your Sky-splitting Sword Sect disciples took up five spots, all advancing."

"The Sky-splitting Sword Sect may have a prestigious reputation, but you can't all possibly be Supreme Geniuses."

"I suspect some shameful method of cheating was used."

No sooner had Han Cang finished speaking than the surrounding guests burst into fervent discussion.

Some pointed and whispered, some revealed disdainful smirks, and some quietly talked of 'cheating' and 'lack of upbringing.'

"You scoundrels, I'll tear your mouths apart." Zhong Wuyou and Ling Yu's rage was at its breaking point.

If Xiao Yi hadn't firmly held them back, they would have already come to blows.

Xiao Yi's icy eyes coldly swept over the crowd.

"We were unaware of the Palace Master's banquet and were thus secluded in cultivation at the inn."

"Only when the Ice Palace Elders invited us did we immediately attend the banquet."

"Rather than saying we were late, it might be more accurate to say that you arrived early."

Xiao Yi said coldly, his words exuding an aura of undeniable dominance.

At that moment, his gaze, as cold as frost, fixed on Han Cang.

"As for being labeled barbaric and overbearing,"

"I never imagined such childish words would come from the mouth of a Saint Child of the Ice Flame Sect, lest you become the laughingstock of others."

"On the Flame Dragon Continent, strength is the most respected."

"Not to mention that my Sword Sect disciples have not acted barbarically, even if we did, what could you do about it?"

"My strength surpasses yours, not to speak of being barbaric, if I slaughtered your Ice Flame Sect, nobody would dare to whisper a word."

Han Cang was taken aback by the chill and killing intent in Xiao Yi's words.

"Are you threatening me?" Han Cang coldly glared at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi sneered, "Whether it's a threat, you know well."

"And as for cheating, it's the Ice Palace Deacons and Elders who record the scores and determine the rankings."

"Han Cang, by accusing us of cheating, aren't you questioning the integrity of the Everday Ice Palace and insinuating misconduct?"

"I think, it is your Ice Flame Sect that doesn't put the Everday Palace Master in your eyes."

As Han Cang had said,

this was the Extreme Cold Land, and here in the Ice Crystal Hall, major forces had gathered.

The Everday Ice Palace was the organizer of this Ice Edge Conference.

Without necessity, Xiao Yi didn't wish to cause a scene here or engage in a fight.

At least, the first one to act would not be from his side.

Of course, not acting did not mean he could let the prestige and reputation of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect be tarnished.

"You..." At this moment, hearing this, Han Cang's face turned extremely unsightly.

"Alright." Just then, the Everday Palace Master, who hadn't spoken until now and sat in the prime seat of the Ice Crystal Hall, chuckled a few times.

An Ice Palace Elder stepped forward at the right moment, saying, "Indeed, as the Sword Sect's Genius has said."

"They were unaware of our Ice Palace's banquet and did not purposely come late."

"I see." The Everday Palace Master smiled, "Today, those who have come to the banquet are esteemed guests of our Everday Ice Palace."

"The banquet is about to begin, and there is no need to spoil the atmosphere over such trivial matters."

"Xiao Yixiao, wouldn't you agree?"

The Everday Palace Master specifically looked at Xiao Yi and said with a smile.

"The Everday Palace Master speaks too seriously." Xiao Yi saluted with his hands and responded.

"Heh heh." The Everday Palace Master waved his hand, "The Sword Sect's Genius truly has an extraordinary demeanor."

"Now then, before the banquet starts, the top ten talents, claim your rewards for the first round."

"First place, Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Xiao Yi."

The Everday Palace Master smiled, "Xiao Yixiao, your first place is well deserved, towering above the other talents."

"Even the rare Swallowing Spirit Ice Whale Emperor was captured by you, truly a cause for celebration."

A sudden jolt shot through Xiao Yi's heart.

He knew that the words of the Everday Palace Master were not so straightforward.

...

The second update.