Soul Emperor Martial God

"Impressive, truly impressive," Xiao Yi couldn't help but marvel.

As a youth, he roamed the world unchallenged; upon gaining fame, he was invincible throughout the world.

He is indeed a legend of his time.

No wonder Senior Swordswoman caused all the Extreme Realm Experts to change their color at the mention of her name.

"Recognize the severity now?" the Hall Master barked.

"I wanted you to form a connection with her, but you remained silent."

"It's not too late for regrets, I'll take you to meet her sometime soon."

"Ah," Xiao Yi replied with slight embarrassment.

"Ah what." The Hall Master spoke sternly. "You're already 20 years old, aren't you?"

"You wouldn't dare to declare that you'll step into the Extreme Realm before you're 23, would you?"

"Of course, I dare not be certain," Xiao Yi nodded in agreement.

Entering the Extreme Realm within a few years, Xiao Yi was confident.

But to pinpoint it to 3 or 4 years, or even longer, Xiao Yi did not dare to be sure.

The Martial Arts Barrier of the Extreme Realm, he didn't mind.

However, filling up the vast Small World within him was too difficult a challenge.

Nevertheless, it was said that Senior Swordswoman entered the Extreme Realm at the age of 23.

Over two hundred years ago, she was capable of slaying Supreme Strongs. What level might she have reached today?

Keep in mind, Supreme Strongs were synonymous with Peak Earth Extreme Realm Martial Artists.

"Did the Hall Master once share a friendship with the old Sect Leader of the Sword Sect?" Xiao Yi suddenly asked.

Just now, when the Hall Master spoke of the previous generation's Strongest Sword Master and the old Sect Leader from the Sword Sect, there was an unmistakable hint of sentimental sorrow.

The Hall Master nodded and said, "They were my closest friends, alas... Sigh."

"Speaking of which, I used to give that girl some guidance."

"In her younger days, she was very domineering and unruly, yet nobody dared to provoke her."

"However, ever since the demise of those two, she has been holding up the Sky-splitting Sword Sect on her own, and her nature has become much more subdued and detached."

"This time, for that genius of the Sword Sect, she has become domineering once again."

"It seems that she sees him as the next Guardian of the Sword Sect."

"From this perspective, it won't be long before she completely enters the Life and Death Barrier."

As he spoke, the Hall Master looked at Xiao Yi with satisfaction and said, "In a few years, once you've grown, I will also fully retreat into seclusion."

"Hall Master, what exactly is the Life and Death Barrier?" Xiao Yi asked gravely.

The term "Life and Death Barrier" was something he had heard more than once.

But, it was by no means an ordinary matter.

The Sword Demon, lost his life at the Life and Death Barrier.

The old Sect Leader of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, as well as that generation's Strongest Sword Master, also perished at the Life and Death Barrier.

What kind of terrifying ordeal could it be?

The Hall Master shook his head and sighed, "When you reach my level, you'll know on your own."

"For now, explaining is useless."

"Your level?" Xiao Yi asked with a frown. "I wonder, compared to Senior Swordswoman, who is stronger?"

The Hall Master smiled and said lightly, "It's a close match, I suppose."

The Hall Master's words were casual, yet the pride and confidence in his tone were clear and evident.

"Hall Master, are you confident about the Life and Death Barrier?" Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment but still chose to ask.

The Life and Death Barrier, if failed, seemed to have a terrifying cost.

Truth be told, Xiao Yi didn't want anything to happen to this elder.

"No," the Hall Master shook his head. "But ultimately, one must give it a try."

"But the cost..." Xiao Yi frowned.

The Hall Master interjected, "It doesn't matter. Do you know how old I am?"

"Even some Extreme Realm Experts who have been famous for hundreds of years, in my eyes, are nothing more than children."

"For hundreds of years, I've been unable to put the Demon Hunting Hall to rest."

"Now that I have you, I can finally be at ease."

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes and said, "What if I refuse to take over the Demon Hunting Hall in the future?"

"You dare?" The Hall Master's eyes widened in shock.

"Let's see if I dare or not." Xiao Yi stated earnestly.

"You…" The Hall Master clenched his teeth and after a moment, waved his hand dismissively.

"Let's not talk about this now. It's too early."

"By the time you've fully grown up, who knows how many years will have passed."

"All right, let's drop the subject." The Hall Master shook his head, burying his own relics of the past.

"I have promised just now to give the Sky-splitting Sword Sect a satisfactory explanation."

"You go to the Demon Hunting Hall in the Extreme Cold Land."

"I'm going?" Xiao Yi was taken aback.

It wasn't a problem for him to take care of the matter.

However, weren't the six Demon Hunting Halls in the Extreme Cold Land outside the jurisdiction of any main hall on the Flame Dragon Continent?

Xiao Yi expressed his confusion.

The Hall Master smiled and said, "Kid, I remember you once asked me if this is the Main Hall, then where is the Main Hall, and whether there is a Master of the Main Hall or not."

Xiao Yi nodded.

He had indeed asked this question before.

But at that time, the Hall Master had not answered.

Now, the Hall Master said, "The Main Hall is on the East Sea Coast, and it is indeed the oldest and most genuine Demon Hunting Hall on the Flame Dragon Continent."

"However, today it's just a symbolic place."

"Other than a few Demon Hunters stationed there from the main halls across the continent for protection, there's nothing else."

"As for a Master of the Main Hall…" The Hall Master paused and smiled, "There is no Master of the Main Hall, I am, in a sense, a half."

"Half?" Xiao Yi frowned, puzzled.

The Hall Master took out a token from his bosom and said, "Take this token. From today onwards, you will be the Vice Hall Master of this Main Hall."

"In the future, you may exercise the authority of the Vice Hall Master in any of the main halls among the Sixteen Flame Dragon Countries."

"What?" Xiao Yi was shocked.

There were a total of sixteen main halls across the continent.

The positions of Deacon, Chief Steward, and Sub Hall Master were universally recognized throughout the continent.

But as far as Xiao Yi knew, the Hall Masters of any main hall all held equal status.

In normal times, they were not allowed to interfere with or participate in the affairs of another hall, at most only requesting assistance.

But now, the Hall Master's words suggested that Xiao Yi, with the status of Vice Hall Master, could take part in affairs of any main hall.

"Remember," the Hall Master spoke gravely, "On this trip to the Extreme Cold Land, one, you must thoroughly investigate the cause."

"Two, do not leave any participant involved untouched."

"For countless years, our Demon Hunting Hall has always refrained from getting involved in the conflicts of the major powers."

"The reputation of our Demon Hunting Hall for countless years must not be tarnished by a few degenerates."

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, accepting the command respectfully.

The Hall Master nodded and smiled, "I remember, I previously gave you three assessments."

"The first two, you've already completed and received half of the rewards."

"Consider this as the third assessment."

"Complete it soon and come back for the remaining reward."

"Okay." Xiao Yi nodded and said, "If there's nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"Go ahead." The Hall Master gestured with his hand.

Xiao Yi bowed and turned to leave.

Beneath his mask, he wore a wry smile.

He had never imagined that the matter involving the Cold Ice Palace Master, after so many twists and turns, would still fall on him to resolve.

Of course, he was not in a hurry to go to the Extreme Cold Land.

Instead, he planned to retreat and meditate for several days, as he had just received the inheritance of the Skyfire Saint and needed to familiarize himself with it.

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Second update.