Soul Emperor Martial God

In the Extreme Cold Land, within the Extreme Cold Rift.

In the cave, Xiao Yi leaned against the Ice Coffin, motionless, his gaze vacant.

He had no idea how long he had been in this immovable state.

All he knew was that his eyes were now densely threaded with bloodshot lines.

Suddenly, a loud crack echoed.

It turned out that the heavy Cold Crystal Ice Coffin had crushed some ancient bones on the floor that had been there for a long time, somewhat frail and menacing.

The noise instantly broke Xiao Yi's stupor and contemplation.

Xiao Yi, with quick eyes and deft hands, hurriedly propped up the tilting Ice Coffin.

After stabilizing the Ice Coffin, Xiao Yi anxiously stood up and looked at the old man inside the coffin.

The old man was not the least bit affected.

"Heh," Xiao Yi let out a bitter laugh, "What, even in your sleep, you remind me?"

"Don't worry, I'm not that fragile."

The old man remained sleeping, with no response.

But Xiao Yi still talked to the old man on his own.

"You don't need to remind me; I also know I shouldn't continue to space out here."

"I'm very clear that standing here in a daze doesn't help anything."

The old man still did not answer, but his proud and unruly face, carried a hint of a satisfied and comforting smile.

This smile was the last expression of the old man before he 'slept,' naturally, it became fixed.

Xiao Yi still remembered, that time when he held him.

Xiao Yi assured him that he had an ace up his sleeve to escape and told him not to worry.

He then smiled, satisfied, and closed his eyes.

Even though he knew that Xiao Yi actually had an ace, he still did not regret that full-force palm he used to blast Xiao Yi away.

He was well aware that with Xiao Yi's Cultivation at the time, if he used that card that could contend with the Flame Martial King, the cost would be far more than Xiao Yi could bear.

He would rather Xiao Yi not use it.

Xiao Yi chuckled bitterly and then suddenly smiled lightly, placing his hand gently on Elder Yi's chest.

There used to be a fierce wound there, pierced and marked with burn scars.

Now, it had long recovered.

Xiao Yi's hand gradually touched Elder Yi's face.

That satisfying and reassuring smile was now the greatest consolation to Xiao Yi.

"Sleep then, it's good that you're asleep," Xiao Yi murmured with a light laugh.

To Xiao Yi, Elder Yi was just asleep.

Elder Yi's life was dedicated to the Great Freedom Sword Dao, but he had not been carefree for a long time.

His family was destroyed, and the person behind it was a disciple he treated as his own.

The sect he had always respected did not help him.

No one knows how much discomfort he harbored when he left despondently back then.

Xiao Yi looked at Elder Yi and suddenly felt a trace of relaxation.

Perhaps for Elder Yi, it might be more comfortable to sleep like this.

"After all, outside there are so many of those annoying bastards."

"There are so many things that make you uncomfortable."

"Out of sight, out of mind, sleep is actually relaxing; consider it a rest."

Xiao Yi mused to himself, his expression shifting from bitter to cold.

"I'll take care of those bastards outside."

"After I'm done with them, you should have had enough rest, and then I'll come back and wake you up."

Xiao Yi withdrew his hands and then sat down on his own accord.

He was not deliberating once more but began to practice the 'Soul Thought Technique.'

A day later, he stood up again.

In one day's time, his insights into the 'Soul Thought Technique' had deepened.

He became more familiar with the Soul Master's techniques as well.

Inside his Martial Soul, a considerable amount of Soul Power had also been stored.

"Coalesce," Xiao Yi uttered in a low voice.

Outside the cave, the Ice Storm Gang Wind within a thousand meters suddenly surged violently.

He appeared to be preparing for something.

Several hours later, he finally stopped his actions.

Sweating profusely, he took a deep breath and smiled.

Then, he turned around, bowed deeply to the Ice Coffin, paying his respects.

Afterward, his figure vanished in a flash, completely leaving the cave.

He did not take the Ice Coffin with him.

He chose to leave Elder Yi in the cave.

The Cold Crystal Ice Coffin could preserve Elder Yi's body for thousands of years without decay.

Inside the cave, the Spiritual Energy of the Cold Ice Marrow constantly diffused.

And there was that Extreme Ice Sacred Lotus, whose age was definitely over a few thousand years.

The Extreme Ice Sacred Lotus possessed the miraculous effect of nurturing the soul and enriching the spirit.

There was also the Ice Heart Holy Fruit, although it was ineffective, the vitality within was not wasted.

Instead, Xiao Yi forcibly sealed it within the cave.

With these things present, Elder Yi's 'slumbering' body would surely not suffer any mishaps.

On the contrary, under the protection of these divine items, a miracle might very well occur.

Most importantly, Xiao Yi did not know what his future path held or what dangers it might contain.

He feared any mishaps.

Leaving it in the cave was comparatively safer.

Additionally, he had altered the Ice Storm Gang Wind outside the cave.

Originally, that 'Wind Eye' would suck in Martial Artists who fell into the Extreme Cold Rift.

But now, the 'suction' had become 'push'.

The Ice Storm Gang Winds, after all, no longer belonged to anybody, so it was not difficult for Xiao Yi to change them.

From now on, even if more 'unlucky ones' fell into the Extreme Cold Rift, they would not be sucked into the cave.

Instead, they would be forcibly 'pushed away'.

With the strength of the Ice Storm Gang Wind at the 'Wind Eye,' no one would dream of entering.

Unless, of course, they had a Soul Master's technique.

Of course, the profession of Soul Master had been lost for countless years.

Thus, Xiao Yi did not worry and could leave with peace of mind.

Above the Extreme Cold Rift, Xiao Yi soared into the sky.

For a moment, he stopped and looked down, feeling somewhat reluctant.

"Wait for me, I will definitely come back to awaken you."

Xiao Yi promised to himself, assuring himself.

After speaking, his figure flashed, and he completely left the Extreme Cold Rift.

After today, he might no longer mention this matter.

This matter would be buried deep in his heart, and he would eventually find a way.

If stepping into the Earth Extreme Realm did not work, then he would step into the Heavenly Extreme.

If the Heavenly Extreme still did not suffice, then he would achieve the position of Martial God!

Xiao Yi's eyes were filled with determination.

...

After leaving the Extreme Cold Rift, Xiao Yi headed back to the Flame Martial Kingdom.

At this time, his thoughts became clear.

Before, in the cave, he had experienced much.

He met the Ice Venerable, broke through to the late-stage Heavenly Origin Realm, obtained the Ice Venerate Sacred Pattern Technique, learned the Soul Master's techniques, and so on.

However, his mind had always been preoccupied with Elder Yi.

Many things, he simply rushed through.

Now, he finally had some leisure time to sort through his gains.

Firstly was the breakthrough to the late-stage Heavenly Origin Realm.

After this realm, what he had to do was absorb enough Primordial Power to fill his Small World.

As his Small World grew stronger, he would be able to absorb even more Martial Arts Power.

Martial Arts cultivation is ultimately the foundation of Martial Artists from the Flame Dragon Continent.

Next was the Ice Venerate Sacred Pattern Technique.

It was both a Cultivation Technique and a Secret Technique.

Called a Secret Technique because it could instantly burst forth, substantially boosting one's combat power.

Called a Cultivation Technique because it could grow stronger continuously as one cultivated and increased in strength.

The first Ice Pattern represented the Ice Sword Dao.

But, this Ice Pattern still had room to mature.

Once his Cultivation grew higher, and his understanding of the Ice Sword Dao deepened.

This Ice Pattern could continue to solidify.

Simply put, to deepen its 'depth'.

At that time, it could store more power and become even stronger.

Furthermore, should he comprehend even more powerful Cold Ice attribute Martial Arts in the future, he could condense the second, third, and even more Ice Patterns.

Xiao Yi was full of anticipation for this, as it would become another formidable ace up his sleeve.

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Second update.