Soul Emperor Martial God

Several days later, Xiao Yi returned to the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall of the Flame Martial Kingdom.

At the desk, the Hall Master looked at Xiao Yi with some surprise.

"From the time you left the Royal Capital to your return, it has only been seven or eight days."

"Have you settled matters so quickly?"

Xiao Yi nodded his head and gave a brief report on the situation.

"I have already clarified the situation, and the Cold Ice Palace Master has personally admitted to colluding with the Ice Martial Kingdom."

"However, as for evidence, I have not truly gone to gather it..."

The Hall Master waved his hand and said with a smile, "Regarding evidence, you needn't trouble yourself."

"In fact, there were already signs of the Cold Ice Main Hall's clandestine plotting; we simply hadn't conducted a thorough investigation."

"Later, I will send a letter to the Ice Martial Main Hall."

"The Ice Martial Main Hall will assist us in thoroughly investigating this matter."

The Ice Martial Main Hall is the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall within the Ice Martial Kingdom Capital.

It also has three hundred and sixty branch halls located throughout the Ice Martial Kingdom.

In terms of power and influence, all 16 Main Halls are more or less equal.

But for some reason, Xiao Yi always felt that the Flame Martial Main Hall seemed to have slightly more authority than the other 15 Main Halls.

"The Ice Martial Main Hall is within the Ice Martial Kingdom; are you not afraid that they are colluding as well?" Xiao Yi asked in a deep voice.

The Hall Master shook his head and said with a smile, "No, all 16 Main Hall Masters adhere strictly to the Hall's rules and would never engage in such secret collusion with other forces."

"All 16 of us Hall Masters are very clear about the purpose of the Demon Hunting Hall's existence, and we know even more about our own duties."

"On the contrary, the six Demon Halls in the Extreme Cold Land have never actually been part of the formal organization."

"They were only established years ago when elites were dispatched from the various Main Halls."

"Therefore, we 16 Main Halls are not in a position to manage them."

"I never expected that they would exploit these loopholes and harbor malicious intentions."

While speaking, the Hall Master looked at Xiao Yi with satisfaction.

"To my knowledge, the Cold Ice Palace Master has killed demon beasts with the strength of the Extreme Realm Fifth Layer."

"That you were able to kill him is quite impressive."

Xiao Yi smiled and replied, "It was all thanks to the Heavenly Fire Seal."

However, he had some doubts about the Heavenly Fire Seal in his heart and voiced his question.

The Hall Master slightly frowned and said, "As for the domain, I don't even know how to explain it to you."

"It is not a method for your current level."

"Even if I forced an explanation, it would be of no benefit to you."

Xiao Yi nodded, understanding that certain things would become clear when he reached a certain realm.

Before that, forcibly understanding them would not be very useful.

The Hall Master continued, "As for the Heavenly Fire Seal, that is something of the level of the Skyfire Saint."

"It is also the Skyfire Saint's strongest Martial Technique."

"Honestly, I think you did quite well to be able to use it at all."

"Let alone sustain it for 10 seconds."

Xiao Yi nodded and did not ask further.

However, the Hall Master then inquired, "I am already clear about the Northern Mountain Sword Master's matter."

"What about the Wind Snow Sword Master?"

Xiao Yi replied, "All because of this object."

Saying so, a flash of light appeared in Xiao Yi's hand as he took out the Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Plate.

"What is this?" the Hall Master asked in minor confusion.

Xiao Yi said, "A Supreme Treasure, the Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Plate."

"What?" The Hall Master's face showed shock.

To make someone of his level reveal surprise indicated just how precious the Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Plate was.

"Do you know how extraordinary a Supreme Treasure is?" the Hall Master asked with a sudden change in his expression and a solemn voice.

"Of course," Xiao Yi nodded.

A Supreme Treasure is one of the most powerful and precious Treasures between heaven and earth.

Even the Demon Hunting Hall does not possess one.

Even the ancient records within the hall do not detail them.

"You know this and still casually brought it out?" The Hall Master's face was full of reproach.

"Do you realize that for such precious Treasures, even I would covet them?"

"If I harbored even the slightest bit of malice, you wouldn't have lived to see today."

Xiao Yi shrugged his shoulders, smiling, "The youngster here naturally knows that the Hall Master doesn't have any ill intentions."

The Hall Master said in a deep voice, "The human heart is unpredictable; the human heart is hidden behind the belly, who can say for sure?"

"Unpredictable human heart?" Xiao Yi chuckled.

"A heart hidden behind the belly, that's normal for most people."

"But the youngster's heart, aside from being hidden behind the belly, is also behind this mask on my face."

"Despite not knowing my true face, you still dare plan to entrust the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall to me."

"What should the youngster be afraid of then?"

"You..." The Hall Master's voice halted.

Xiao Yi laughed, "If the Hall Master wishes for this item, the youngster would willingly offer it."

The Hall Master waved his hand, saying irritably, "What do I need this thing for?"

"I'm still worried about finding some treasures for you to save your life."

"The Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Plate is a supreme treasure, a life-saving trump card for anyone."

"And a life-saving trump card must not be revealed to anyone, even if you trust them completely."

"Remember, in the future, this item must not be used lightly. If used, and someone sees it, you must silence them; otherwise, it will bring about a disaster that could cost you your life."

The Hall Master was serious, with a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

Xiao Yi nodded; he was no novice and naturally understood.

Killing for treasure on the Flame Dragon Continent was not an uncommon occurrence.

It was just that Xiao Yi trusted the old man in front of him.

He clearly remembered the elders who had given him such reminders. There were three of them.

One was the reminder from Third Elder Xiao Chong when he first left the Xiao Family.

One was the reminder from Elder Yi at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

The last one was the reminder from the Hall Master at this very moment.

"In the Extreme Cold Land, did anyone see you obtain the Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Plate?" the Hall Master asked in a serious tone.

"Yes, but they're all dead," Xiao Yi answered.

"That's good then," the Hall Master nodded.

"If there's nothing urgent, I shall take my leave now," Xiao Yi suddenly said.

The matters at the Cold Ice Main Hall no longer required his concern or involvement.

He had reported what needed to be reported to the Hall Master.

It was time to leave.

"About to set out into the world again?" the Hall Master frowned, "You, my boy, either don't disappear, or once you do, you're gone without a trace."

"The grand event half a year from now..."

Xiao Yi interrupted, "The youngster will return on time."

"This... very well," the Hall Master hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded.

Xiao Yi bowed and then took his leave.

...

Just as he was leaving the great gates of the Demon Hunting Hall, suddenly, a staff member hurriedly approached.

"Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao, something's wrong."

"What is it?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

"There's an issue with the Demon Hunting Order you issued," the staff member quickly replied.

"An issue with the Demon Hunting Order?" Xiao Yi's expression changed, a chilling intent flashing in his eyes.

Immediately, his figure vanished in the blink of an eye.

The staff member stood stunned for a moment, then hurriedly went to the back hall in search of the Hall Master.

He reported the matter once again.

The Hall Master had a standing order that all matters related to Yi Xiao were to be classified as Demon Hunting Hall secrets and to be reported to him at all times.

"Hall Master, do you need me to investigate this matter thoroughly?" the staff member asked respectfully.

"No need," the Hall Master said with a chuckle, shaking his head.

"No need?" the staff member asked in confusion, "But didn't the Hall Master say..."

The Hall Master smiled contentedly, interrupting, "That youngster can now stand on his own; there's no need for me to worry."

"In the future, unless he himself encounters an accident, there's no need to report anything else to me."

"Understood," the staff member nodded, bowed, and turned to leave.

...

The first update.