Soul Emperor Martial God

"It was the Mystic Ice Saint Sect's team that violated the rules first," Bai Bingxue said coldly, staring at the Elder from the Demon Hunting Hall.

"First breaking into our sea territory, and then injuring our disciple."

At this moment, the judge from the Demon Hunting Hall, assigned to the Sword Sect's team, descended from high above and came to stand beside Xiao Yi.

Each of the 47 teams had personnel from the Demon Hunting Hall following them, serving as judges.

"Xiao Yi," the Elder spoke, "the judge from the Mystic Ice Saint Sect has already negotiated with me."

"The Mystic Ice Saint Sect's team was indeed in pursuit of the Black Sea Ghost Python."

"Thus, their entry here was not intentional, and cannot be considered a violation of the rules."

At that moment, the judge from the Mystic Ice Saint Sect also landed nearby.

"Sword Sect's Genius, take a look at the corpse of the Black Sea Ghost Python." The judge pointed to the body.

"There, there is a wound, inflicted by a disciple of the Mystic Ice Saint Sect that chased down this demon beast."

"They were indeed pursuing it the entire way."

The two judges explained the situation once over.

Xiao Yi nodded, though his expression remained as icy as before.

He trusted the judge from the Demon Hunting Hall.

But intuition told Xiao Yi that the wound was inflicted intentionally.

It was merely an excuse for Han Ming and the others.

"Xiao Yi, things are not so simple," Ling Yu appeared beside Xiao Yi and whispered.

"From what I know, aside from being a Saint Child of the Mystic Ice Saint Sect,"

"Han Ming is also a very famous demon hunter from the Ice Martial Kingdom."

"If I am not mistaken, these Black Sea Ghost Pythons were lured here intentionally by them."

Xiao Yi nodded again.

He had his suspicions earlier.

The Black Sea Ghost Python, a powerful demon beast, was unlikely to be a gregarious one.

The first Black Sea Ghost Python, pursued by a disciple of the Mystic Ice Saint Sect, was plausible.

But the following four Black Sea Ghost Pythons attacking simultaneously was improbable.

Demon Hunters have certain methods to lure demon beasts.

This is one of the skills that all hunters must master, achievable through the use of special elixirs or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Often when killing powerful demon beasts, demon hunters use this method to lure them.

While companions prepare the ambush, awaiting the beast's arrival, then they strike together to kill it.

Of course, the more powerful the demon beast and the higher its level, the harder it is to lure.

The stronger the beast, the higher the demands on the demon hunter's skills.

"If I remember correctly, Han Ming practices the Black Nether Ice Dao," Xiao Yi said with an icy voice.

Just as there are many kinds of Sword Dao, there are also various levels of the Cold Ice Dao.

The Black Nether Ice Dao is one that is close to the top of the Cold Ice Martial Arts.

Probably a bit more advanced than the 'Heavy Ice Dao.'

The Black Nether Ice Dao, extremely yin and chilling, contains not only the cold power of ice frost but also Black Poison.

The black spears a moment ago were condensed from this Black Poison, their toxicity astonishing.

At this point, the judge from the Mystic Ice Saint Sect nodded and said, "That's correct."

The judges following each team had information on their respective teams to facilitate recording.

"If I'm not mistaken," Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed as he spoke, "Han Ming had wrapped some special bait for luring demon beasts, either in elixirs or items, in his Black Poison."

"His Black Poison is even more fierce than the black water here."

"For him to dive into the depths of the black water to lure the Black Sea Ghost Pythons here would not be difficult."

"This…" The judge from the Demon Hunting Hall frowned and said, "I've been following this team the entire time."

"Son of Han Ming did indeed dive into the water at one point."

"However, this only proves that he was chasing these Black Sea Ghost Pythons, and does not indicate that he was the one luring them."

"After all, you have no evidence."

Earlier, Xiao Yi was just speculating.

But this statement from the judge of the Demon Hunting Hall undoubtedly confirmed Xiao Yi's suspicion.

However, he indeed had no evidence.

Those Elixir Elixirs or special items, Han Ming needed but a thought to dispel the Black Poison.

Without the enveloping Black Poison, those Elixir Elixirs would automatically be washed away by the waves in this black water, or even corroded to nothing by the black water.

"Alright, Sword Sect's Genius," the Demon Hunting Hall judge declared, "Let this dispute end here."

"I shall follow the Mystic Ice Saint Sect's team and depart."

"You have no evidence; you must not break the rules, nor attack them."

"No," Xiao Yi shook his head, "No evidence is one thing, but injuring my Sword Sect disciple is a fact."

"This matter cannot be dropped."

Both judges furrowed their brows at the same time.

"So, are you saying you intend to break the rules?"

Xiao Yi shook his head, "You two are from the Demon Hunting Hall, and also experienced Demon Hunters."

"I don't believe you can't see what's really going on."

"As for right and wrong, I think you are well aware."

"The Black Sea Ghost Python wouldn't possibly attack together unless someone was forcibly luring it."

"This..." Both of them frowned tightly and asked, "Are you a Demon Hunter?"

In fact, they had indeed noticed something amiss.

However, with such an important event as the East Sea Festival, they did not wish to stir up unnecessary disputes.

But they had not expected that Xiao Yi would also see through the discrepancies.

The two shook their heads and said, "Same as before, you have no evidence."

Meanwhile, a disciple of the Mystic Ice Saint Sect sneered,

"Your Sword Sect disciples are weak and got injured, and now you're trying to blame others?"

"That's right, knowing that Young Master Han Ming would attack, if your own strength is too weak to bear it, you should have moved out of the way sooner."

"Enough," Han Ming waved his hand dismissively, sneering, "Since there is no evidence, it's merely a misunderstanding, then we shall take our leave."

"We still have to hurry to slay demon beasts."

Having said that, the group turned around, ready to depart.

Xiao Yi's eyes turned cold, "Thinking of running?"

"Regardless, this is the sea area where my Sword Sect disciples slay demon beasts."

"You entered without permission and injured someone; you cannot leave before this matter is resolved."

Whoosh, Xiao Yi's figure flashed.

In his hand, the Blizzard Sword heavily slashed down.

Countless Sword Qi blocked the way out.

Just at that moment, a figure appeared out of thin air.

"Disperse." The newcomer, an elder, simply uttered softly.

Xiao Yi's sky-filled Sword Qi instantly dissipated.

"Hmm? Late-stage Extreme Realm?" Xiao Yi's expression changed.

Indeed, the newcomer's aura far surpassed the Extreme Realm Middle Stage, definitely reaching the Late-stage Extreme Realm.

"Greetings to the Old Country Master," said Han Ming's group, bowing to the newcomer.

"Hmm." The newcomer nodded, then his icy gaze landed on Xiao Yi.

"Sword Sect's Genius, what great audacity you have."

"With no evidence, you smear the name of our Ice Martial Kingdom's Heavenly Talent, and you even try to forcefully detain us."

"Humph, Sky-splitting Sword Sect, so domineering, do you really think everyone is afraid of you?"

With that, the newcomer swung a palm through the air, heavily striking towards Xiao Yi.

"So fast." Xiao Yi's pupils contracted as he was directly hit.

"Puh." A mouthful of blood spilled out, and Xiao Yi's face turned pale white.

"Truly a Late-stage Extreme Realm," Xiao Yi gritted his teeth, narrowing his eyes.

"Commander Shadowless, calm your anger," both Demon Hunting Hall judges hastily spoke.

Shadowless, the former Ice Martial King.

One of the current leaders of the East Sea Fortress.

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Second update.