Soul Emperor Martial God

"Who are you?"

The Cold Ice Palace Master backed up several steps, steadied himself, and looked at Xiao Yi with cold eyes.

Nearby, the Purple Flame engulfed the sky, effortlessly burning up the Cold Silk Sky Net.

Qin Feiyang and his two companions escaped from their entrapment.

"Purple Flame?" Qin Feiyang and his group furrowed their brows.

"After two years, you have gained such strength."

In their eyes, the real number of times they had met Yi Xiao were very few.

The last time had been during the East Desolate Beast Tide in Northern Mountain County two years ago.

"Thanks." Qin Feiyang and his companions clasped their hands in gratitude.

"Purple Flame?" The Everday Palace Master and others, upon hearing this, came to a realization.

"Is it the Demon Hunter whose fame has skyrocketed in the Flame Martial Kingdom over the past two years?"

In the Extreme Cold Land, there were also quite a few Martial Artists from the Flame Martial Kingdom who came here for training.

Naturally, a lot of information had been shared through word of mouth.

"So you are Yi Xiao, the Branch Hall Master." The Cold Ice Palace Master clasped his hands towards Xiao Yi.

At this moment, the Cold Ice Palace Master's demeanor had completely changed from his previously ferocious look, now emanating the aura of a lofty and powerful figure.

"May I ask what brings Yi Xiao, the Branch Hall Master, to our Cold Ice Main Hall today?"

"These three have repeatedly killed members of our Demon Hunting Hall over the past month, committing heinous crimes. This old man was just about to deal with them."

The Cold Ice Palace Master pointed at Qin Feiyang and his two companions.

Moreover, he did not say Cold Ice Demon Hunting Palace but specifically mentioned members of the Demon Hunting Hall.

"You're full of shit," cursed Qin Feiyang loudly.

"A month ago, you pushed my Brother Xiao Yi into the Extreme Cold Rift, what about that?"

"Furthermore, in this past month, we have uncovered plenty of your Cold Ice Main Hall's dirty dealings with the Ice Martial Kingdom."

"Absurd talk," the Cold Ice Palace Master rebuked sharply, his expression grave.

"You three are already guilty of terrible crimes, and now you dare to slander me?"

"Guards, seize these three people at once."

The Cold Ice Palace Master spoke and glanced at Xiao Yi, saying, "Yi Xiao, the Branch Hall Master, the Flame Martial Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall has long heard of your reputation, and they have plans for you to be the next Hall Master."

"Since you are already in a position of authority, you should enforce the rules of our Demon Hunting Hall."

"I ask that you do not interfere recklessly anymore."

The Cold Ice Palace Master stood with an air of righteousness.

Xiao Yi sneered inwardly.

If he wasn't the person concerned, he would really have been deceived by the old fox's fine acting.

"You guys go first, leave this to me," Xiao Yi said to Qin Feiyang and his companions after giving them a look.

"Thanks," nodded Qin Feiyang and his companions, and in an instant, they took flight, controlling the air.

The Everday Palace Master and others wanted to stop them.

Xiao Yi glanced at them coldly, the Purple Flame surging in his hand.

Everyone, including the Cold Ice Palace Master, showed a look of apprehension, and grinding their teeth, they finally abandoned the thought of making a move.

"Hahahaha," Qin Feiyang laughed heartily from high above.

"Cold Ice Palace Master, our paths will still cross in the future; I will slowly settle the score for my Brother Xiao Yi's grievances another day."

"There's no need," Xiao Yi called out loudly.

"Xiao Yi didn't die and has already returned to the Royal Capital of the Flame Martial Kingdom."

"What?" Qin Feiyang and his companions showed shock on their faces in mid-air.

"Is what you said true?"

Xiao Yi said solemnly, "Just over half a month ago, Xiao Yi killed Bing Chengtian, the Grand Guardian of the Ice Martial Kingdom, in front of Cold Ice City."

"You'll know if you look into it a bit."

"Really?" Joy spread across the faces of Qin Feiyang and his companions.

"Brother Yi, thank you for informing us."

The three of them clasped their hands once more.

Then, without looking back, they continued on their way.

In the blink of an eye, they had crossed over a hundred miles.

The Purple Winged Eagle Martial Soul was indeed formidable.

...

In the distant sky, Liu Yanran frowned and said, "Are we really not going to help him? Just leave him there alone?"

Qin Feiyang curled his lip and said, "He's neither kin nor kith, why bother about him?"

Liu Yanran frowned and said, "After all, he did save us. It seems rather ungracious to do this."

"Idiot." Beside her, Lin Jin laughed, "Yanran, Qin Feiyang is just joking."

"Do you know how Purple Flame earned his formidable reputation?"

"It was truly through being undefeated in a hundred battles, stepping over the blood and bodies of the powerful."

"With his strength, even if he couldn't defeat the Cold Ice Palace Master, escaping shouldn't pose a problem."

"We would only hold him back by forcing him to stay, adding unnecessary trouble."

Qin Feiyang laughed, "Yanran, in your eyes, there are only two kinds of men."

"One is Xiao Yi, the other is all the rest."

"Why, are you concerned about someone else today?"

Liu Yanran shook her head and furrowed her brows, "I don't know why, but I feel a sense of familiarity with Yi Xiao."

"Familiarity?" Lin Jin furrowed his brows.

"Yes," Liu Yanran nodded, saying, "It's that feeling where I can't seem to be on my guard, as if I can trust him completely."

Lin Jin chuckled lightly, "Isn't that how you feel about Xiao Yi?"

"Right." Liu Yanran nodded vigorously, "That's exactly the feeling."

"Don't be silly," Qin Feiyang laughed, "I think you just miss Brother Xiao Yi too much."

"Come on, I'll fly a bit faster. It won't take long to return to the Royal Capital."

...

Outside the Cold Ice Demon Hunting Palace.

Xiao Yi watched the surrounding people with a cold gaze.

"The Demon Hunting Hall has always refrained from getting involved in any power disputes."

"Cold Ice Palace Master, won't you give Yi an explanation?"

"Explain what?" The Cold Ice Palace Master said with an ugly expression, "They are just talking nonsense."

"Whether it's nonsense, the answer isn't hard to find," Xiao Yi replied with a teasing smile.

"After all, it's something that all three of them could investigate."

"It wouldn't be difficult for Yi to personally investigate it."

"You…" The Cold Ice Palace Master's face changed.

Around them, the Everday Palace Master and others frowned and spoke out in reproach.

"Purple Flame, you are the Demon Hunting Hall's Heavenly Talent."

"And the Cold Ice Palace Master is your senior, ranking higher than you."

"For many years, he has made outstanding contributions in the Extreme Cold Land."

"When was it your turn to question like this?"

"Exactly," the Snow Blade Sect Master and others also said.

"If you weren't the successor to the Flame Martial Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall, just for the disrespectful words you spoke earlier, letting go of three Demon Hunting Hall fugitives,"

"The Cold Ice Palace Master could have you punished."

Xiao Yi sneered and said, "Is it outstanding contributions or underhanded deals with the Ice Martial Kingdom?"

"Is it dealing with fugitives or attempting murder to silence them?"

"It seems Yi must investigate the matters of the Cold Ice Main Hall thoroughly."

"Presumptuous," the Cold Ice Palace Master shouted coldly.

"Yi Xiao Branch Hall Master, do you even know what hall rules are?"

"In my Extreme Cold Land, none of the six Demon Hunting Palaces are subject to management from any main hall."

"You, as a mere Branch Hall Master, have even less right to meddle in other Main Halls' affairs."

"Leave, I will not take today's matters to heart."

"The Cold Ice Palace Master is truly magnanimous," said the Everday Palace Master and others.

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, took out a Token from his bosom, and said, "With this, I should be able to get involved in the Cold Ice Main Hall's affairs, right?"

"Vice Hall Master's Token?" The Cold Ice Palace Master turned to look at Xiao Yi, his eyes turning from shock to horror.

"That token, only the Flame Martial Main Hall Master can bestow, and there is only one. Not even the other fifteen main halls have one."

"According to hall rules…"

"It seems that you have indeed received the Ancient Inheritance of the Demon Hunting Hall."

"That's correct," Xiao Yi said coldly, "I am acting on the Hall Master's orders to thoroughly investigate the mystery of the Wind Snow Sword Master's death many years ago, and the fall of the Northern Mountain Sword Master into the Extreme Cold Rift a month prior."

"You…" The Cold Ice Palace Master gritted his teeth.

"Yi Xiao Branch... no, Vice Hall Master, we have worn the same robe, must you really stand against me?"

...

Second update.