Soul Emperor Martial God

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect group traveled across the East Six Counties.

The East Six Counties consisted of Fierce Tiger County, Black Tiger County, East Bamboo County, East Moon County, and Donglai County.

After traversing these five counties, the last one would be East Sea County.

Here lay the final county to the east of the Flame Martial Kingdom.

Beyond East Sea County was the departure from the territory of the Flame Martial Kingdom.

At this moment, the view before their eyes was of a vast expanse of land.

It was empty all around, devoid of any trees and not even a hint of grass.

Apart from the sand and stones underfoot, there was only the occasional cool breeze.

This area was part of the East Sea domain, yet it gave off a feeling of tranquility as well as desolation.

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect individuals descended from the sky.

The younger generation frowned one by one.

This place was too quiet, suspiciously so, and it was somewhat daunting.

There wasn't even the sound of insects chirping or birds tweeting.

It was as if the entire world, besides their group, contained no other living beings.

Xiao Yi glanced at the surroundings; for thousands of miles to left and right, there was no end in sight, but it was an empty expanse as far as the eye could see.

The same was true ahead, but for some reason, the view didn't reach all the way to the end, the vision somewhat blurred.

"It's a barrier, I guess," Xiao Yi said lightly.

"Smart," Senior Swordswoman chuckled softly.

"This is the scope of the East Sea area. It stretches tens of thousands of miles on either side."

"To put it simply, aside from our Flame Martial Kingdom's border region, which adjoins the East Sea..."

"Many other kingdoms also border this region."

"Ahead, after a few miles, there is a barrier; let's go."

A few miles was nothing for everyone present and they arrived in an instant.

"Such a strong prohibition barrier," Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

When they actually arrived at the barrier, Xiao Yi felt it out and was slightly startled.

Without the strength of the Heavenly Origin Realm, one would absolutely be unable to enter the barrier.

With such intensity, and considering how long the barrier stretched...

Who could have had the ability to set it up?

Seeing the doubts in everyone's mind, Senior Swordswoman explained, "This is just an ordinary barrier."

"Established countless years ago by some powerful predecessors working together."

"Let's move on."

Senior Swordswoman waved her hand slightly.

A gap about dozens of meters wide appeared in the barrier.

After everyone entered, the gap closed instantaneously.

As soon as they entered the barrier, a cacophony of voices suddenly emerged.

Inside the barrier was a giant plaza spanning hundreds of miles.

At this time, countless strong warriors had already gathered here.

Xiao Yi immediately spotted the Flame Martial King and others, surrounded by several unknown martial artists.

If nothing unexpected, these were powerhouses from the Sixteen Flame Dragon Countries.

In Xiao Yi's current perception, there were no less than a hundred Extreme Realm Martial Artists.

Among them, quite a few emitted auras that were not weaker than that of the Flame Martial King.

With such a grand array, just how grand was this event going to be?

"It's the people from the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

At that moment, several clear voices echoed nearby.

But, the tone seemed to carry a hint of malice.

Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

Senior Swordswoman beside him did not intervene; instead, she instructed, "The East Sea Festival will officially start in a few days."

"We will simply wait here for the time being."

"The festival is held here?" Xiao Yi asked in puzzlement.

"No," Senior Swordswoman shook her head and explained, "The first barrier we just entered is the plaza's barrier."

"Its purpose is to prevent ordinary people or regular martial artists from mistakenly entering this place."

"At the end of this plaza, there's another barrier. That is the real East Sea Barrier."

"Entering the East Sea Barrier means truly arriving at the East Sea coast."

"Three days from now, when the strong from the sixteen countries have gathered, the East Sea Barrier will open on its own."

"Is that so," Xiao Yi nodded.

However, outside the coast of the East Sea, there were already two barriers.

The first barrier was merely at the strength level of the Heavenly Origin Realm.

How strong then, must the real East Sea Barrier be?

Moreover, what exactly lay beyond the coast of the East Sea for it to be so mysterious?

Xiao Yi voiced his doubts.

The Senior Swordswoman laughed, "As I said, at this East Sea Festival, you will have your eyes opened."

"You'll know soon enough."

With that said, the Senior Swordswoman stood with her hands behind her back, saying no more.

The younger generation sat down cross-legged, one after another, to meditate and cultivate.

The East Sea Festival would feature competitions, and they were inevitably not going to be simple.

The disciples of the Sword Sect naturally seized the remaining time to cultivate, knowing that even a half-step increase in strength would be beneficial.

As for Xiao Yi, he simply sat there doing nothing.

Given the vast scale of his Small World, without the aid of cultivation items, relying on mere meditative cultivation for a few days would not have any effect whatsoever.

Just then, a dozen figures suddenly flew towards them.

Their aura was chilling, clearly bearing ill intentions.

"Hm?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

"Sky-splitting Sword Sect, we have been waiting for your arrival," the leader of the dozen people, a middle-aged man, shouted coldly as they landed.

The Senior Swordswoman glanced sideways at the man, speaking indifferently, "Ice Martial King, what brings you here with such bluster?"

The newcomers were martial artists from the Ice Martial Kingdom, with the Ice Martial King himself at the forefront.

"Why pretend ignorance, Senior Swordswoman," the Ice Martial King said, standing with his hands behind him.

The Senior Swordswoman gave him a cold look, "Speak your business, otherwise, get lost."

"You..." The Ice Martial King's face reddened with anger.

"Very well, I won't waste my breath. Hand over Xiao Yi."

"This individual slew my Ice Martial Kingdom's Honored Guardian Bing Chengtian, as well as the Eight Ice Martial Guards under my command, outside Cold Ice City."

"He also robbed them of their Universe Rings."

"Such murder and robbery is lawless and outrageous. If the Sky-splitting Sword Sect does not teach its disciples, then I, as King, shall teach him in your stead."

"Teach on behalf of my Sky-splitting Sword Sect?" The Senior Swordswoman's eyes suddenly turned icy.

"Ice Martial King, dare to repeat those words."

"You..." The Ice Martial King's complexion changed, "Senior Swordswoman, are these threats mean you're harboring a murderer?"

"Cut the crap," the Great Elder coldly interjected, "Had Bing Chengtian not tried to seize the Ice Heart Holy Fruit first, why would Xiao Yi have killed him?"

"Do you have evidence?" the Ice Martial King sneered.

"The Cold Ice Palace Master and the Everday Palace Master, who presided over the Ice Edge Conference that day, have already been killed."

"With no one left to testify, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect has plenty of excuses."

"You..." The Great Elder stumbled over his words.

The Ice Martial King was clearly no ordinary individual, with his sharp rhetoric.

"I'll say it once more, Senior Swordswoman, are you truly willing to shield Xiao Yi?"

"Do you people from the Flame Martial Kingdom truly wish to be so domineering?"

The Ice Martial King spoke, his gaze turning towards the distant Flame Martial King and his companions.

At a distance, the Flame Martial King and the others had cold smirks on their faces but made no movement.

The Flame Martial King even said loudly, "The affairs of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect are none of my concern; let the Ice Martial King handle it himself."

The Ice Martial King sneered, "Justice resides in the hearts of the people, it seems. Flame Martial King, you will not show partiality to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"Is that so?" The Senior Swordswoman shrugged with indifference, "Since you claim we have no evidence, then just believe we're sheltering him."

"Either leave or make a move, the choice is yours."

The Senior Swordswoman knew that Xiao Yi and their side had the reason, but clearly, she was not someone fond of arguing.

"Insolence." Two elders standing beside the Ice Martial King shouted angrily.

"Sky-splitting Sword Maiden, do you truly think everyone is afraid of you?"

"Well said." Just then, dozens of figures leapt towards them from a distance.

Dozens of golden streaks of light arrived in an instant.

"Golden Evil Sect?" Xiao Yi's face changed.

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First update.