Soul Emperor Martial God

"This..." Xu Xing was somewhat hesitant.

"To be honest, that Endless Black Sea is so terrifying and dangerous."

"I would actually prefer to follow Brother Xiao Yi, not looking for any gains, but just to safely experience an adventure."

"Young Master Xiao Yi." Meng Luo looked at Xiao Yi bashfully.

Xiao Yi waved his hand and smiled, "In fact, following the team of the Snow Winged Eagle would be a better choice for you."

"The Snow Winged Eagle, skilled in sky-controlling techniques."

"In a single breath, they can spread their wings and soar high."

"If danger arises, they can take you to safety at any time."

"On the other hand, I'm someone who can't stay idle and loves to invite trouble. Following me might actually be less safe."

The team selection was thus confirmed.

On the side of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, it was still the sect's disciples.

The Snow Winged Eagle's team added Lin Jin and his four companions, making a total of nine people.

The Senior Swordswoman then briefly explained some rules of the festival and the matters that needed attention; afterward, everyone got up and left.

"Xiao Yi, you stay behind," the Senior Swordswoman suddenly said.

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was slightly puzzled but stayed nevertheless.

On the other side, everyone else left.

From the Snow Winged Eagle Clan, the team was led by the Great Elder, one of the two Extreme Realm individuals of the clan.

This person was named Ye Qing.

Xiao Yi had only seen him a few times, and judging solely by his aura, he was an Earth Extreme Middle Stage Martial Artist.

It's worth mentioning that, in terms of strength and foundation, the Snow Winged Eagle Clan was not inferior to any Martial Arts Holy Land.

The Clan Leader of the Snow Winged Eagle Clan had unfathomably deep strength.

Even the aura of strong individuals like the Ice Martial Sect Master was far less profound than hers.

For some unknown reason, the Snow Winged Eagle Clan was not considered one of the Flame Martial Kingdom's Martial Arts Holy Lands.

Instead, they were regarded as a Martial Arts Holy Land of the Extreme Cold Land.

"Sect Master." Ye Qing had not left but instead bowed in respect.

"hm." The woman nodded.

Ye Qing said, "The Clan Leader said that for this East Sea Festival, the Sky-splitting Sword Sect would surely be led by you."

"So, she won't be coming."

The woman smiled and replied, "I knew with her character, she wouldn't come to this East Sea Festival."

Ye Qing respectfully said, "I'm entrusting you to take good care of our people on the East Sea Coast."

"Don't worry." The woman nodded.

"Thank you, Senior Swordswoman." Ye Qing bowed again, then withdrew.

In the room, only the woman and Xiao Yi were left.

"May I know why the Senior has kept me behind?" Xiao Yi asked with curiosity.

"Are you wearing the Ice Armor on your body?" the woman asked.

Xiao Yi nodded.

"Take it off," she said.

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, then took off his outer garment, and removed the Ice Armor.

The Ice Armor was meant to be worn close to the skin.

Now that it was removed, Xiao Yi's well-built upper body was revealed.

His solid muscles had not a single trace of awkwardness, but were extremely well-proportioned.

Beneath that perfect physique lay explosive power.

"tsk tsk." The woman clicked her tongue slightly, "You have been born with a fine body, no wonder you lad is never short on good fortune with women."

"Senior Swordswoman jests," Xiao Yi chuckled and put his garment back on.

"I'm not joking," the woman said earnestly, "That Liu Yanran is knowledgeable, considerate, and possesses a beauty that can overthrow cities."

"And Meng Luo, with her thousand charms and moving tenderness, is a stunning beauty."

"Which man wouldn't be captivated and long for such two women?"

"Yet both have feelings for you; you better manage that well."

Xiao Yi gave a wry smile and remained silent.

The woman softly said, "Alright, let's not talk about this. Come see me again before we leave tomorrow."

"Yes," Xiao Yi nodded, bowed, and then left.

...

The night passed uneventfully.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yi came to see the woman again.

"Hm?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows.

He clearly noticed that beneath the woman's stunningly beautiful face, there was a hint of fatigue.

Her cold yet clear eyes were slightly bloodshot.

"Senior, did you go without sleep last night?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

However, with the Senior Swordswoman's Cultivation, even if she stayed awake all night, it shouldn't be possible for her to show such signs of fatigue.

The woman waved her hand, took out the Ice Armor, and said, "Put it back on."

Xiao Yi was startled, took the Ice Armor, and his face changed dramatically.

"A Top-grade Primordial Artifact?"

Indeed, the aura emanating from the Ice Armor now, without exception, proved that this was a powerful Top-grade Primordial Artifact.

Back when the Ice Armor was still a High Grade Primordial Artifact, it had been acclaimed as the foremost in defense.

Now that it had reached the Top-grade Primordial Artifact, what level would its defensive power have achieved?

The woman smiled and said, "The Ice Armor was already infinitely close to being a Top-grade Primordial Artifact, it was just lacking some Extreme Cold material."

"Last time, I went to the Demon Hunting Hall to seek justice for you and incidentally picked up some materials."

"One night of refining and nurturing, and finally, the Ice Armor has stepped into the tier of Top-grade Primordial Artifact."

"Thank you, Senior," Xiao Yi said, bowing.

"No need to thank me," the woman said, waving her hand. "The Endless Black Sea is not as simple as you imagine, you must remember not to be careless."

"The rewards for the East Sea Festival may be rich, but your life's safety comes first."

"In that expanse of the Black Sea, the weakest demon beasts are all above the Earth Origin Realm."

"And the power of the Abyss Demon Beasts is far stronger than that of ordinary demon beasts."

"Even at the deepest depths of the sea, there dwell beasts with strength not inferior to my level."

"Of course, such level of demon beasts are unlikely to appear, but you still need to be careful."

"I understand," Xiao Yi nodded.

The woman nodded and said, "You've always been more cautious than most, I'm not too worried about you."

"But keep an extra eye out for the others."

"All the disciples from the Sword Sect who have come to the East Sea Coast are the most outstanding of this generation; we cannot afford any losses."

"Rest assured, Senior Swordswoman," Xiao Yi promised.

"Hmm, it's getting late, let's set off," the woman said, waving her hand.

"Yes," Xiao Yi bowed and then turned to leave.

...

The Flame Martial Fortress wasn't much different from a regular city.

Only, it was much larger in area and occupied by powerful Martial Artists.

A group of disciples from the Sword Sect had already assembled on top of the city wall.

Lingg Yu, Bai Bingxue, and Zhong Wuyou were leading.

Behind them followed Ye Ming, the Meteor Sword Master, and a dozen others.

With a whoosh, Xiao Yi appeared out of nowhere.

"Has everyone arrived?" asked an elder standing nearby.

This elder was a predecessor from the Demon Hunting Hall, with Cultivation at the Earth Extreme First Layer.

Many years ago, he had already been stationed here.

"If everyone's here, we can set out immediately," the elder said.

He would serve as the referee for the first round, responsible for scoring as well as providing a certain level of protection.

Xiao Yi nodded and said to the group of Sword Sect disciples, "Let's go."

"Hm?" Just then, Xiao Yi frowned and glanced at the city wall.

The next second, his face showed shock as he inhaled a breath of cold air.

"Heavenly Gold?" Xiao Yi was stunned.

It was his first time coming to the top of the city wall.

This vast city wall was actually made of Heavenly Gold.

And judging by the quality of this Heavenly Gold, it was obviously very high, even suitable for crafting Low Grade Primordial Artifacts.

Such a towering city wall, and with the walls of the 16 fortresses interconnected, stretching for over ten thousand miles.

What astronomical amount of Heavenly Gold would that require?

Xiao Yi shook his head and refocused his mind.

With the 16 fortresses filled with powerful individuals, they still built such an impregnable wall.

It was clear to see that the Abyss Demon Beasts were no ordinary adversaries.

A solemn glint passed through Xiao Yi's eyes.

The group from the Sword Sect took to the air, leaving the city wall and heading towards the boundless Endless Black Sea.

...

Third update.