Soul Emperor Martial God

"Seems like you don't want me to win the first place and obtain the Ice Heart Holy Fruit," Xiao Yi said, his gaze piercing coldly at the elder.

Chengtian, with his hands clasped behind his back, stood amidst the howling blizzard, unaffected by the ferocious Gang Wind.

On the contrary, as the blustering snow approached him, it seemed to automatically retreat before touching him.

Such was the power of an Extreme Realm Martial Artist.

Chengtian nodded slightly and said with a light chuckle, "Indeed."

"You are, after all, Sword Sect's genius. If it were not necessary, I would prefer not to interact with you."

"Especially in an unfriendly manner."

"However, the rules of the Ice Edge Conference are clear, and now that you have won first place, I must come and disturb you slightly."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi frowned.

The Ice Martial Kingdom, be it in terms of territory, strength, or the power of Martial Artists, was not a whit inferior to the Flame Martial Kingdom.

It was located right beside the Extreme Cold Land.

Much like the Flame Martial Kingdom, the border towns of the Ice Martial Kingdom also adjoined the Extreme Cold Land.

However, they were not on either end of the Extreme Cold Land.

But rather, each flanked a side of it.

In between them lay a considerable expanse of the Extreme Cold Land.

But because the kingdom itself was also a frigid snow country, its Martial Artists mostly practiced the Cold Ice Dao.

Hence, its Martial Artists had good relations and frequent contact with those from the Extreme Cold Land.

No wonder they would join forces against him.

At that moment, amid the snowstorm, two figures slowly approached.

The biting Gang Wind, as it blew upon them, also automatically avoided them, not affecting them in the slightest.

Clearly, the newcomers were Extreme Realm Experts.

It was the Everday Palace Master and the Snow Blade Sect Master.

"Senior Chengtian," both of them greeted the elder with clasped hands and apologetic expressions.

"We have not been able to fulfill the task entrusted to us by the senior, and we ask for your forgiveness."

Chengtian smiled slightly and said, "It's not a problem; I'm currently discussing matters with this young friend."

As he spoke, Chengtian turned to Xiao Yi, "Young friend, what do you think about what I just said?"

"I'm not a brute, and I won't allow you to suffer any loss."

"Just give up the Ice Heart Holy Fruit, and I can exchange it with something of equal value."

"Or, if you have other demands within my capability, I will fulfill them as well."

Xiao Yi shook his head, "I don't desire anything else."

"The Ice Heart Holy Fruit is very important to me; I'm afraid you have come in vain."

"Hmm?" Chengtian's brow furrowed slightly.

The Everday Palace Master scolded sharply, "Xiao Yi, do you realize who you are speaking to?"

"If you were not the Sword Sect's genius, do you think you'd even be qualified to have Senior Chengtian speak extra words to you?"

The Snow Blade Sect Master also added coldly, "Xiao Yi, let me remind you."

"The Ice Heart Holy Fruit is extremely important to Senior Chengtian. If you continue to be ungrateful, the consequences will be more than you can bear."

"You two are taking it too seriously," Chengtian said, waving his hand dismissively before looking back at Xiao Yi.

"Young friend, I don't mind telling you."

"The Eldest Prince of our Ice Martial Kingdom needs the Ice Heart Holy Fruit to make a breakthrough."

"And such Holy Fruits are rare, appearing only once in a hundred years. I must obtain it today."

"If you are willing to give it up, the Ice Martial Kingdom will remember this favor."

"I, too, am willing to pay any price."

Chengtian's expression was utterly serious.

It was clear, as he said, that if Xiao Yi was willing to give up the Ice Heart Holy Fruit, Chengtian would agree to any demand he might have.

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, then spoke gravely, "If you could save someone for me, I would willingly hand over the Ice Heart Holy Fruit."

Chengtian's face lit up with joy, "Possible."

"May I know who you wish for me to save? Oh, I am not skilled in the medical arts."

"But within the Ice Martial Kingdom, there are countless Alchemists with extraordinary abilities."

"If you are willing to hand over the Ice Heart Holy Fruit, I guarantee that any Alchemy Saint in the Ice Martial Kingdom will come to assist you."

Xiao Yi solemnly said, "Their life hangs by a thread, with hardly a chance of survival. Can it be done?"

"Life hanging by a thread? Hardly a chance of survival?" Chengtian frowned, "Are you jesting with me?"

"In such a condition, how is he any different from a dead man? What hope is there for salvation?"

"Dead man?" Xiao Yi's face was indifferent, "In that case, it would appear you have no means to assist."

"Since there's no way to save him, even if you gave me the entire Ice Martial Kingdom, it would be useless."

"Please leave."

"Little friend… you." Bing Chengtian's face grew cold.

The two from the Everday Palace, in anger, shouted, "Xiao Yi, you are being presumptuous!"

Bing Chengtian raised a hand, halting their words.

"Little friend, do you truly wish to make an enemy of this old man?"

Xiao Yi shook his head and said in a deep voice, "It is not I who wishes to be at odds with you."

"It is simply that you cannot produce what I need."

"What talk of trade can there be?"

"You…" Bing Chengtian's eyes grew cold.

"Forget it." Suddenly, Bing Chengtian murmured to himself.

"This old man originally considered you the Sword Sect's Genius and granted you numerous courtesies, not wishing to make an enemy of you."

"But now it seems, you are forcing this old man into combat."

As his words fell, Bing Chengtian's figure flashed, instantly making a move.

Xiao Yi, well-prepared, drew back his Frost Sword, summoning the Blizzard Sword out of thin air.

"Humph." Xiao Yi let out a cold snort, and wielded his sword with might.

The collision between the Blizzard Sword and Bing Chengtian's palm caused a thunderous boom.

Bang!

A massive shockwave caused the surrounding spiritual energy to rage out of control.

The ceaseless blizzard blowing around them was instantly cleaved apart.

A path through the snowstorm spanning kilometers was brutally split open, unable to close for a long while.

Xiao Yi was pushed back two steps.

Bing Chengtian also returned to his original position, his face utterly grave.

"Ice Armor?" Bing Chengtian glared coldly at the object upon Xiao Yi's body.

In the impact of that strike, Xiao Yi's upper garments had torn apart, revealing the Ice Armor beneath.

"Who is the Sky-splitting Sword Maiden to you?" Bing Chengtian stared at Xiao Yi, asking in a cold voice.

"A Sect elder." Xiao Yi responded somberly.

"Sect elder?" Bing Chengtian's eyes flashed with a trace of surprise.

"A mere Earth Origin Ninth Layer Cultivation, yet possessing half-step Extreme Realm combat power."

"No wonder you managed to obtain first place at the Ice Edge Conference."

Bing Chengtian glanced at the Everday Palace Master and the Snow Blade Sect Master.

The two of them let out a bitter laugh.

Bing Chengtian's gaze returned to Xiao Yi, "Such a Heavenly Talent, no, a Monster."

"No wonder that woman would shield you."

At this moment, Bing Chengtian's demeanor had drastically changed from his previous arrogance.

His eyes fixed on the Ice Armor, his expression extremely unsightly.

The next second, Bing Chengtian's face grew colder.

His figure flashed, heading straight for the Ice Heart Holy Fruit.

It was clear; he intended to seize it by force.

"Humph." Xiao Yi coldly snorted.

His awareness was mainly on the Ice Heart Holy Fruit; how could he let Bing Chengtian succeed so easily?

Xiao Yi's figure flashed, positioning himself just in front of Bing Chengtian.

He was already closer to the Ice Heart Holy Fruit.

The power of 'Ice Mountain Fire Sea' within his body was mobilized in an instant.

With the Blizzard Sword in hand, he launched an all-out strike.

"Ice Sky Splitting Slash," Xiao Yi exclaimed.

The blade of the Blizzard Sword was suddenly enveloped in a layer of terrifying blizzard.

In the very center, in the 'Wind Eye', a force of destruction hissed, its might boundless.

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First update.