Chapter 524: Return to the Sect
Imposing and unrivaled, towering into the clouds, was the Snowy Sacred Mountain.
At this moment, two figures stood at the peak of Snow Mountain.
One woman, one elder.
The cold and bone-piercing Extreme Cold Gang Wind howled incessantly, but all diverted automatically before reaching them.
They were indeed two Extreme Realm Experts from the Snow Winged Eagle Clan.
"How is she?" the woman stood with her hands behind her back, gazing into the horizon.
The elder beside her answered, "Clan Leader, I dare not speculate on Senior Swordswoman's thoughts."
"However, at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, the Sect Master and all the elders have already begun celebrating."
"They're preparing to welcome Bai Mohan back to the Sect."
"Looking at the situation, it seems they have already planned to let Bai Mohan take over the position of Sect Master."
"Does she not care?" the woman asked.
The elder shook his head.
The woman also shook her head, murmuring to herself, "It seems she has become disheartened."
"The Sect Master and those elders are all pus-filled boils."
"That Bai Mohan is no better."
"If the Sky-splitting Sword Sect falls into their hands, it will be ruined one day."
"Sigh." The woman suddenly heaved a sigh.
"She must be feeling terrible right now."
"Great Elder, it's been many years since I last saw her, right?"
The elder nodded and said, "Many years, indeed."
The woman nodded slightly and said, "I will pay her a visit later. Keep an eye on the clan for me."
"Yes," the elder responded.
Just then, a streak of light suddenly shot past at an extremely fast speed.
The magnificent Snowy Sacred Mountain was crossed in an instant.
"How audacious," the woman uttered a displeased chirp.
However, upon sensing the aura of the light, she was suddenly taken aback.
"Hmm? That fellow... It's that boy."
Her expression changed from surprise to joy.
"Well done, he actually escaped from the Extreme Cold Rift."
"Tsk tsk, he truly lives up to that old lady's expectations."
The woman continuously voiced her admiration.
Indeed, the person who had just flown past was none other than Xiao Yi.
Beside her, the elder watched the fading light and also smiled.
"Clan Leader, are you still going to visit the Senior Swordswoman?"
The woman chuckled and scolded, "Why go now, to watch the festivities?"
"Festivities?" the elder was startled.
The woman smirked playfully, lightly tapping her chin with slender fingers, "Tsk tsk, there's going to be quite the spectacle at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."
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Elsewhere, the one who had just flown past was indeed Xiao Yi.
The Ice and Snow Sacred Mountain, lying outside the Ice and Snow County.
To return to the Flame Martial Kingdom, one must pass through there.
Incidentally, outside Cold Ice City in the Ice Martial Kingdom, due to frequent severe Beast Tides,
the martial force there was quite formidable.
However, in the Flame Martial Kingdom's Snow County, the martial strength was extremely weak.
After all, with the Ice and Snow Sacred Mountain lying across it, no demon beast dared to wreak havoc, let alone a Beast Tide occurring.
But to get back to the point.
Xiao Yi flew all the way and soon returned to Snow County, then headed straight for the Royal Capital.
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One day later, in the Royal Capital, at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.
Today, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was extremely lively.
Lanterns hung and banquets were spread.
Powers from all over the Royal Capital brought gifts to celebrate.
Those in the know understood that today, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect was welcoming back a very important person.
This character was very likely to become the most powerful young person in the entire Flame Martial Kingdom in the days to come.
Many guests had already arrived and taken their seats in anticipation.
Yet among them, despite the smiles on almost every face and an air of joy, there were a few who wore displeasure on theirs.
At one banquet table, an elder sat sullenly.
Looking more closely, it was none other than Patriarch Liu.
"To celebrate, to celebrate, celebrate my ass, I wouldn't have come if not for the King's orders," Patriarch Liu muttered under his breath, "My granddaughter Yanran hasn't even returned yet."
A middle-aged man beside him shook his head and sighed, "My son Lin Jin has not returned either."
"Xiao Yi is their close friend; they must be having a hard time with this," the man continued.
Beside him, Yee Xiu sighed, "I had warned that kid early on, but he didn't listen and now he's met his end in the Extreme Cold Land. What can be done?"
"The true ruler of this country will always be the king; it was never someone he could contend with."
"Impudent!" the Great Commander beside them bellowed coldly, "Yee Xiu, since when is it your place to comment so freely on the affairs of the king?"
Yee Xiu's expression tightened as he said, "I spoke out of turn."
Around them, many people were also discussing quietly, but their faces were full of smiles.
"Have you heard? That little madman has died in the Extreme Cold Land."
"Of course I know; look, Elder Bai is returning to the Sect, and the whole Royal Capital is celebrating."
"Tsk, tsk, he caused such a stir back in the day, turning the Royal Capital upside down; now, meeting such a fate is satisfying to everyone, and it brings peace to the Royal Capital again."
"The old madman is finished, and the little madman is dead. This is what comes of opposing Elder Bai."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Many guests laughed triumphantly.
Among them, the most jubilant were naturally the members of the Ao Family.
The entire Sky-splitting Sword Sect was a sea of celebration, and the sound of laughter was incessant.
But no one knew that a figure had already suddenly descended outside the gate of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.
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With Xiao Yi's current strength and his ability to control the air, he had already returned to the Royal Capital in just over a day.
At this moment, he was slowly walking along the path outside the gate of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.
Seeing the festive lights and decorations around him, he had already guessed the reason.
His heart grew even colder, but his expression remained unchanged.
Before long, he had formally reached the front of the gate.
It was still those two Deacons guarding, and when they saw Xiao Yi, they were somewhat slow to react.
"Xiao... Xiao... Xiao Yi?" the two Deacons stammered.
Xiao Yi sneered, "What, after just a few months, you two don't recognize me anymore?"
The two Deacons looked horrified and said, "Aren't you supposed to be dead?"
"What do you think?" Xiao Yi shot back.
Then, without paying further attention to them, he walked through the gate.
The two Deacons exchanged glances, clearly planning to inform the Sect Master.
Xiao Yi suddenly stopped and looked at them.
The two Deacons were startled.
Xiao Yi smiled faintly, approached the Deacons, and said, "Oh right, I almost forgot something."
"A long time ago, I said I would personally make some changes to the registry book."
"I've been preoccupied and forgot to make those amendments."
The Deacons' faces showed shock, but they still replied defiantly, "Xiao Yi, do you realize what nonsense you're talking about?"
"Only we two have the right to write or alter the records at the gate, besides the Sect Master."
"Are you trying to rebel or defect from the Sect..."
They didn't get to finish their sentence.
Because a terrifying pressure had already made it difficult for them to breathe.
A chilling murderous intent made their legs go weak and their faces showed panic.
"Remember this," Xiao Yi said coldly, "you have only one chance."
"Make the changes well; if I'm not satisfied, I will take your lives."
With those words, Xiao Yi flashed away, distancing himself.
On the spot, the two Deacons shivered with cold, not daring to move for a long time.
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First update.