Soul Emperor Martial God

"Demon Hunting Order had something out of the ordinary, there must be trouble at the Xiao Family."

Xiao Yi naturally rushed back immediately.

With Xiao Yi's current speed, it only took him a little more than a day to travel from the Royal Capital to Northern Mountain County.

Upon returning to Northern Mountain County, Xiao Yi quickly took off his Ghost Mask and changed clothes, heading straight for Purple Cloud City.

In less than half an hour, he had already returned to the Xiao Family in Purple Cloud City.

At this moment, it was evident that the Xiao Family had been attacked.

Corpses and bloodstains were everywhere, and the air was thick with the smell of blood.

However, these bodies were not Xiao Family members.

All of the Xiao Family clan members were unharmed, which relieved Xiao Yi.

Descending from the sky, Xiao Yi surveyed the corpses on the ground.

The blood on the ground was dark red, indicating that these people had been dead for some time.

The battle also likely happened about half a day ago.

"Yii'er... Yii'er..."

The Xiao Family Elders naturally saw Xiao Yi's return and rushed over.

"What happened?" asked Xiao Yi.

Great Elder Xiao Lihuo answered, "About half a day ago, a group of desperate outlaws attacked our Xiao Family."

"The number was roughly in the hundreds."

"These on the ground are their corpses."

Xiao Yi nodded and turned to the Law Enforcement Team, bowing, "Thank you for your efforts."

Indeed, there was a team from the Demon Hunting Palace's Law Enforcement Team within the Xiao Family courtyard.

They all came from the Main Hall.

The Captain was at the Nine-layered Cultivation of Earth Origin, with twelve team members at the Sixth Layer of Earth Origin.

And the corpses on the ground were clearly the enemy.

Their Cultivation was uniformly above the Mystic Breakthrough Realm, and there were quite a few from the Earth Origin Realm.

Clearly, these enemies were not ones the current Xiao Family could handle.

It could only have been the Law Enforcement Team that dealt with them.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi completely set his mind at ease.

Given the unusual Demon Hunting Order, he naturally rushed back at the first opportunity.

He hadn't expected that the matter had already been resolved.

However, at this moment, the Law Enforcement Team members showed strange expressions.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master misunderstood," the Captain said bowingly, "These enemies were not slain by us."

"We had noticed these enemies attacking the Xiao Family beforehand and immediately came to guard."

"However, when we arrived at the Xiao Family, they were already dead."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi showed a puzzled expression.

Beside him, Xiao Chong spoke, "Yii'er, someone else protected our Xiao Family."

"Who?" asked Xiao Yi, perplexed.

Xiao Chong pointed towards the Xiao Family's main gate.

There, an old man sat with a somewhat fluctuating aura.

"Yii'er, is he a friend you met outside? Or perhaps a Martial Arts mentor?"

Xiao Yi shook his head.

In his perception, the old man's aura was somewhat familiar.

Xiao Chong continued, "That expert has been here for several months."

"He's been sitting outside the gate, not speaking; when we speak to him, he doesn't respond."

"Today, he merely waved his Sword Qi, and the several hundred enemies were instantly slain, giving us quite a fright."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly then walked towards the old man.

Upon approaching and seeing the old man's face clearly, Xiao Yi was taken aback.

"Elder Duan Yun?" Xiao Yi showed a surprised expression.

Indeed, the old man was Elder Duan Yun.

Speaking of which, Xiao Yi had indeed not seen Duan Yun for a long time.

Even the last time he returned from the Extreme Cold Land to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, he hadn't seen him.

Unexpectedly, he had come to his Xiao Family.

Xiao Yi was about to ask something when suddenly, two powerful auras rapidly approached from afar.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brow.

Elder Duan Yun also flashed a sharp gleam in his eyes and abruptly stood up.

As the approaching auras arrived high above the front gate of the Xiao Family.

Xiao Yi's expression suddenly turned cold, "Master Xue, Blood River."

That day at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, these two men had departed with the King and Su Bai.

Xiao Yi hadn't been able to deal with them.

And today, they appeared again, personally coming to the Xiao Family.

There was no doubt, the enemies who attacked the Xiao Family half a day ago were sent by them.

"Duan Yun?" Master Xue's duo frowned as they arrived.

"I said that the Northern Mountain Sword Master was far away in the Royal Capital, he couldn't possibly have made it back in half a day to save his clan."

"I didn't expect that it would be you who were stationed here."

"Leave now, or don't force this old man to draw his sword," Duan Yun said coldly.

"Leave?" Master Xue replied coldly, "Duan Yun, it is you who should leave."

"Do you know what Xiao Yi has done at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect?"

"The Sect Master and eight Sect Elders, all perished by his hand."

"And yet you protect his family?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Yun's expression became complex, but he said nothing, simply standing steadfastly before the gates of the Xiao Family.

Seeing his stance, Master Xue and Blood River's brows were deeply furrowed.

Duan Yun's actions had made it clear he would not leave the Xiao Family's side.

"Duan Yun, do you really think we are afraid of you?" Master Xue shouted coldly.

Together, the two men attacked.

A sea of blood surged forth from Master Xue's hands.

The overwhelming blood sea was of a terrifying might.

A golden flame gathered in Blood River's hands.

The flame, carrying a sharp essence, hissed sharply, piercing to the ear.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, "His strength has actually increased considerably."

It was true, both Master Xue and Blood River had greatly increased their strength.

Although they were still at the peak level, their power was likely now comparable to Duan Yun's.

"Duan Yun, with the top rank amongst the peak experts of the Royal Capital, it's time for you to step aside," Master Xue sneered, as the overwhelming sea of blood descended from the sky.

The golden flame shot out of Blood River's hands at the same time.

The golden flame flowed in the blood sea, its might intensifying.

Blood sea and golden flame attacked simultaneously.

However, Duan Yun remained unperturbed, simply nodding slightly and muttered to himself, "Indeed, it is time to give up my place."

The next second, Duan Yun's sword lightly swished through the air.

A streak of Sword Qi burst out instantly.

"Overestimating yourself," Master Xue scoffed with disdain.

"Now, we are no weaker than you."

"A combined attack from us, how could it possibly be blocked by your mere Sword Qi..."

Master Xue hadn't finished his sentence when his expression froze.

Because that sword Qi had instantly shredded the golden flame and blood sea into nothingness.

"What? How is this possible?" Both Master Xue and Blood River's expressions changed.

Xiao Yi also momentarily showed a look of surprise, "At the Extreme Realm?"

"Heh, it really is time to step aside."

Indeed, Duan Yun had broken through to the Earth Extreme First Layer.

No wonder when Xiao Yi had sensed his aura just now, it seemed somewhat erratic.

Extreme Realm experts, with their Martial Arts prowess, had auras that were very difficult to detect.

But it appeared that Elder Duan Yun had just made his breakthrough, his realm was not very stable.

Thus, Xiao Yi was still able to faintly sense some of his aura.

Also, peak experts are synonymous with Heavenly Element Realm Peak Martial Artists.

And Duan Yun, now an Extreme Realm expert, naturally should step aside.

At this moment, Xiao Yi took a step forward, looking at the two from Master Xue's side.

"I truly cannot understand, where did you find the audacity to strike upon my return?"

"You had been defeated by me repeatedly."

"Last time at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, even Su Bai couldn't do anything against me."

"And now, seeing me, you didn't think to flee immediately?"

"Hmph," Blood River sneered, "Xiao Yi, who do you think you are? We flee?"

"That day at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, it was just because the Sky-splitting Sword Maiden covertly helped you."

"Otherwise, at your young age, could you really have the strength to shake the Extreme Realm?"

"Today, both you and Duan Yun will undoubtedly die."

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi slightly frowned.

Elder Duan Yun had already broken through to the Extreme Realm.

Yet Master Xue's duo still seemed confident.

"Hmph," Blood River scoffed coldly.

At that moment, dozens of figures suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

The newcomers, dressed in golden attire, were of imposing presence.

"Three Extreme Realm, thirty at the Peak of Heavenly Origin Realm?" Xiao Yi's brows lightly furrowed.

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Second update.