Soul Emperor Martial God

"Hmm," the woman's words made Xiao Yi pause.

After chatting idly with the woman for a while, Xiao Yi said his farewells and left.

Before he departed, the woman called out, "Kid, don't go wandering off these days until you're nowhere to be found."

"In a few days, there will be a grand event."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was slightly puzzled.

"The Ice Edge Conference has just ended, and there's another grand event?"

The woman chuckled, "The Ice Edge Conference, as the name suggests, is just an event in the Extreme Cold Land."

"It's the focus of the entire continent, but it's just a minor affair really."

"This time, though, the upcoming event is truly earth-shattering, stirring up all the various powers."

"Believe me, this time, you will not be disappointed."

"How long from now?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Half a year," the woman answered.

Half a year, for a Martial Artist, was just a fleeting moment.

Often, a mere retreat would take longer.

"Okay," Xiao Yi nodded, "The kid will just train in the vicinity or maybe visit his family."

"Mhm, go ahead," the woman nodded.

...

The so-called 'training abroad' was merely an excuse.

Xiao Yi actually planned to make a trip to the Demon Hunting Hall.

Because on the way back, he received a message.

The Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall was issuing a search message, instructing him to hurry back to the Main Hall.

After leaving the bamboo forest, Xiao Yi was set on going to the Demon Hunting Hall.

But before visiting the Demon Hunting Hall, he made a special trip to the Sect Main Hall.

There, the corpses of the Sect Master and others were exposed to the sun.

No one dared to get close.

After all, it was the former Sect Master, whose intimidating presence still lingered.

Xiao Yi set up a barrier, then revealed the Taiyin and Taiyang Eyes, absorbing the Martial Soul Power of the nine people.

Afterward, Xiao Yi left the Sect completely.

The Sect Master and two of the elders had Blue Rank Martial Souls.

The other six people's Martial Souls were also of Green Rank.

Naturally, Xiao Yi wouldn't let them go to waste.

...

After leaving the Sect, Xiao Yi controlled his flight through the skies.

It wasn't until he was a thousand miles away from the Royal Capital that he stopped.

He changed his clothes and put on the Ghost Mask.

Then, he headed back to the Royal Capital.

Before long, Xiao Yi arrived at the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall.

"Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master, you're finally back."

As soon as he got to the Demon Hunting Hall, the Sub Hall Master from last time hurried over.

Xiao Yi smiled and asked, "The Main Hall is looking for me in such a hurry, what's the matter?"

The Sub Hall Master said, "Naturally, it's the Hall Master himself who wants to see you."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was slightly puzzled.

He entered the Hall Master's room and pushed the door open.

Inside, the Hall Master was reviewing scroll cases at his desk.

The Hall Master looked up slightly at Xiao Yi and said grumpily, "You little brat, finally showed up."

"Hehe," Xiao Yi chuckled.

Thinking about it, since the last time he bid farewell to the Hall Master saying he had his own enmity to deal with, they hadn't seen each other since.

"Still laughing," the Hall Master said somewhat angrily, scolding, "If it weren't for the Demon Hunting Order here having your aura, I would have personally investigated your affairs."

The Demon Hunting Order mentioned by the Hall Master was not the exchangeable Demon Hunting Order.

Instead, it was the identity proof for each Demon Hunter.

When a Demon Hunter starts their career, they must register their identity information in a County Demon Hunting Hall and obtain the lowest-tier Demon Hunting Token.

This token serves as the identity credential for the Demon Hunter.

Demon Hunters need it for taking on missions, submitting them, and so forth.

The token, which recorded the very essence of the Demon Hunter, could not be falsely claimed.

This was precisely why Xiao Yi had always possessed only one Demon Hunting Token under the identity of "Yi Xiao".

Moreover, as the Demon Hunter's achievements increased and their rank improved,

the token would gradually ascend until eventually, the essence was stored in the Main Hall's Scrolls Room.

For example, when Xiao Yi was the Chief Steward, the spot where the token's essence was stored was in the Northern Mountain County's Branch Demon Hunting Hall.

Now, as a Branch Hall Master, the token's essence was naturally stored in the Royal Capital Main Hall.

This feature serves two purposes: first, to prevent a Demon Hunter from possessing multiple Demon Hunting Tokens and identities.

After all, there are far too many Demon Hunters in the world.

Only with a unique identity can the Demon Hall ensure the proper handling of tasks and reward points.

Second, to identify whether a Demon Hunter is still alive.

If a Demon Hunter dies, their Demon Hunting Token will dissipate its essence.

Correspondingly, the essence of this Demon Hunter will also vanish from the Scrolls Room in the Demon Hall where it was stored.

The Demon Hall would then know that this Demon Hunter has perished.

Simply put, this Demon Hunting Token has effects similar to that of a "Mother-child Token".

Only instead of immediately sensing the slightest disturbance like the Mother-child Token,

it only responds when the Demon Hunter dies.

By the way, the Sword Master Token of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect also has a similar effect,

except that the Sword Master Token contains powerful Spiritual Energy.

Therefore, even if the Sword Master dies, the Spiritual Energy on the Sword Master Token will take a long time to dissipate.

Naturally, it will also take the Sect a long time to confirm the death.

However, often it will be the Sword Master who, before dying, will send the Sword Master Token flying back to the Sect with a final message.

If the Sword Master dies and the Sword Master Token does not return to the Sect for a long time,

it means that the Sword Master has died in a perilous place from which the Sword Master Token cannot return.

But let us return to the main story.

Xiao Yi gave a wry smile and said, "Didn't the young man say earlier? There are some personal grievances to be resolved..."

The Hall Master interrupted solemnly, "From what you're saying, they have not been resolved yet."

Xiao Yi nodded and replied, "Some have been resolved, but a few remain."

"A few?" The Hall Master frowned slightly, then said in a deep voice, "Forget it, it doesn't matter."

"Back to the matter at hand, I've been seeking you urgently to prepare you for the Demon Hunting Hall's Inheritance."

"Every Hall Master must contemplate this Inheritance before assuming the role."

"Hm?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows and said, "But the young man still has some troublesome personal grievances to resolve."

"Never mind that," the Hall Master shook his head and said, "You are only the successor for now, not the official Hall Master. Having personal grievances does not violate the Demon Hunting Hall's rules."

"First, take hold of the Inheritance. After that, once you've settled your personal grievances, you can return and assume the role of the Hall Master."

"Ah?" Xiao Yi was taken aback.

This was actually not in accordance with the rules.

Because the recipient of this Inheritance must be confirmed as the next Hall Master of the Demon Hunting Hall.

Once the Inheritance is truly acquired, one must immediately take office.

The position of Hall Master in the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall is of utmost importance.

"Ah what?" The Hall Master said with a light chuckle, "Since I have chosen you as my successor, then it is you."

"Same as before, I will wait for you."

A warm current flowed through Xiao Yi's heart.

Since arriving in this world, there were not many elders who truly wanted to take care of him and showed concern.

The Hall Master was one of them.

"Additionally," the Hall Master suddenly said, "the reason I'm urging you to accept this Inheritance is a matter of necessity."

"You've heard of the Ice Edge Conference before, right?"

Xiao Yi nodded.

He did more than hear about it; he had participated and won first place.

The Hall Master said in a grave tone, "In a few days, a grand event will take place."

"This event, a hundred times grander than the Ice Edge Conference, will be held in half a year's time."

"The Demon Hunting Hall needs you to participate."

"Ah?" Xiao Yi was startled, falling into a daze.

...

Third update.