Soul Emperor Martial God

Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall, within the Spirit Gathering Array.

Xiao Yi sat cross-legged on a cushion, absorbing the thick milky white Spiritual Energy around him.

After half a day, he ceased his cultivation.

He performed introspection on his Small World.

Indeed, as he had anticipated, the Ice Mountain Fire Sea was "growing."

However, without any Elixir Elixirs, relying solely on cultivation, it grew by merely tens of meters in half a day.

That was still within the Gathering Spirit Hall, where Spiritual Energy was abundantly suffocating.

Outside, this growth rate would probably be more than a hundred times slower.

The Ice Mountain Fire Sea, as Solid Elemental Power, is a force higher in level than Liquid Elemental Power.

Its transformation inherently requires a vast amount of power.

Not to mention, inside the Small World, there was also the "watchful" Ice Phoenix Sword.

True enough, the Ice Mountain Fire Sea had returned, and the Ice Phoenix Sword had begun absorbing power to repair its cracks.

Most of the Primordial Power he cultivated or absorbed was "snatched away" by the Ice Phoenix Sword.

Looking at his own vast and astonishing Small World, Xiao Yi felt worried.

The Qi Spring, three thousand three hundred and thirty-three meters.

The Small World was double the size of the Qi Spring in length, width, and height; each was six thousand six hundred and sixty-six meters.

Of course, that was the situation when he first broke through to the Mysterious Profundity Realm.

As Martial Artists continue their cultivation, the Qi Spring remains fixed.

But the Small World expands continuously with the increase in Cultivation.

Although this expansion isn't extremely significant, it ultimately adds quite a bit.

That means, Xiao Yi's current Small World is certainly more than six thousand six hundred and sixty-six meters.

"Sigh," Xiao Yi let out a sigh, his face full of helplessness.

For Martial Artists, the Cultivation Realm is of utmost importance.

Extreme Realm Experts control Martial Arts Power.

Martial Arts Power is the Power of Heaven and Earth.

This is also why Extreme Realm Martialists are formidable.

If possible, Xiao Yi would advance in breakthrough as soon as he could.

Controlling ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent, or even more of the Heaven and Earth Martial Arts Power is much more essential than the "Ice Mountain Fire Sea."

Nevertheless, the emergence of the Ice Mountain Fire Sea had also enhanced his strength.

Afterward, with each increment of the Ice Mountain Fire Sea, his strength would similarly increase.

Therefore, there's no need to be overly concerned.

All along, his greatest obstacle wasn't a Martial Arts Barrier; it was merely the lack of a massive number of Cultivation Items.

"Huh," Xiao Yi gently exhaled, ceasing to think further.

He knew that more thinking was futile.

In fact, he still had 110 drops of Black Sea Essence.

100 drops were gifted by the Divine Martial King; 10 drops were from the double first-place reward, totaling 110 drops.

But Xiao Yi knew well that these 110 drops of Black Sea Essence would not allow the already filled Liquid Elemental Power in his Small World to completely transform into the Ice Mountain Fire Sea.

He postponed using it for now.

At this moment, Xiao Yi rose from the cushion.

Checking the time, the competition of the Heavenly Talents of the Demon Hunting Hall was held today.

Xiao Yi changed his clothes, donned the Ghost Mask, and then left the Gathering Spirit Hall.

Once out of the Gathering Spirit Hall, Xiao Yi took out the Token of the Divine Martial King.

With a flash of light from the Token, he passed through the Prohibition silently and left the Main Hall without a sound.

Just out of the Main Hall, Xiao Yi instantly dived into the Black Sea.

He stealthily made his way back to the ten-mile plains.

On the ten-mile plains, various Army Warriors were stationed.

But mostly they were Earth Origin Realm Martial Artists above the Fifth Layer, with a few Captains being of the Heavenly Element Realm.

At most, they were at the Peak of Heavenly Origin Realm.

The Ghost Mask, having the effect of masking one's presence.

With Xiao Yi's current abilities, ordinary Extreme Realm Masters couldn't detect him.

Not to mention just some Peak Heavenly Origin Realm ones.

Fooling these stationed soldiers and returning inside the fortress was a piece of cake.

...

Today is the day of the Heavenly Talent competition of the Demon Hunting Hall.

The location is still on the vast Soldier Inspection Platform.

In the viewing gallery, the Eight Great Commanders, thirty-two leaders, and various fortress experts were all present.

The monarchs of various kingdoms and the masters of Martial Arts Holy Lands, among other formidable warriors, were also in attendance.

Although it was a competition of the Heavenly Talents from the Demon Hunting Hall, such a grand event naturally drew the attention of almost all experts.

Of course, this time, there were sixteen added Main Hall Masters and a large number of Demon Hunter warriors present.

At this moment, on the Soldier Inspection Platform, fifteen Heavenly Talents stood prominently.

They were the successors of the Main Hall Masters from the fifteen Halls, excluding the Flame Martial Main Hall.

They were also the most outstanding young talents among the sixteen Main Halls.

Next to them stood a referee.

The referee for this occasion was no longer from within the Demon Hunting Hall.

Instead, it was a formidable warrior from the fortress, one of the thirty-two leaders, Bing Wuying.

However, the expressions of the fifteen Heavenly Talents on the platform were not looking so good.

This was because they had been waiting on the platform for quite some time.

"Hall Master, hasn't your Flame Martial Main Hall's competing talent arrived yet?" asked the Main Hall Master of the fifteen, frowning.

The Hall Master also frowned for a moment and shook his head.

Time slowly passed.

Several minutes later, even the dignitaries in the viewing gallery started to show displeasure.

"Hall Master, how long are we going to dry wait?" Ice Emperor asked.

"We can't let all the Demon Hunting Hall Heavenly Talents wait in vain, can we?"

Though the fifteen individuals on the platform were successors of the Main Hall Masters.

These fifteen were also the Heavenly Talented martial artists of their respective kingdoms.

The successor from the Ice Martial Main Hall was also a widely acclaimed Heavenly Talent from the Ice Martial Kingdom, whom Ice Emperor highly regarded.

"Tsk tsk, Purple Flame Yi Xiao, truly worthy of being one of the Flame Martial Twins," Golden Emperor remarked casually.

"He really resembles Xiao Yi—arrogant and disdainful."

"Here we, the elders and demon-hunting talents, have been waiting for a long time, yet he hasn't appeared."

The Main Hall Master of the fifteen frowned and looked towards the Flame Martial Hall Master, saying, "Hall Master, for such an important event, we can't keep delaying for one person."

"If Purple Flame doesn't value this grand occasion and missed the timing, he will have to bear the consequences."

The fifteen Main Hall Masters had additional titles, such as Ice Martial Hall Master or Heavenly Gold Hall Master, etc.

Only the Flame Martial Hall Master was addressed simply as 'Hall Master'.

"It's not just a lack of regard, I suppose," Golden Emperor said mockingly.

"Perhaps, he simply doesn't consider this competition significant enough to attend."

"Hall Master, let's wait another half an hour," said the Main Hall Master of the fifteen in a grave voice.

"If Purple Flame still hasn't arrived after half an hour, should we consider it his forfeiture?"

The Hall Master's expression turned ugly, but he could only nod.

Next to the Hall Master, Sub Hall Master Ji Fan and others showed urgency on their faces.

"Hall Master, what should we do?" Ji Fan asked in a low voice.

The Hall Master shook his head and said, "That young man is not so irresponsible."

"He's late because something must have held him up."

"I specifically left a gap in the East Sea Barrier; he should be able to make it here if he hurries."

"Don't worry, I have faith in that youngster."

"He promised he would arrive on time, and he definitely will."

Hall Master spoke confidently, but the anxious look on his face revealed his inner nervousness.

"Hehe," chuckled Golden Emperor beside, speaking to the Heavenly Gold Hall Master, "Let Bing Wuying make an announcement."

"To prevent everyone from waiting too anxiously."

"Hmm," nodded the Heavenly Gold Hall Master, relaying the message to Bing Wuying.

On the Soldier Inspection Platform, Bing Wuying received the message and spoke loudly, "Flame Martial Main Hall's talent, Yi Xiao, has yet to arrive."

"We will wait another half an hour, and if he still doesn't show up..."

Before Bing Wuying could finish speaking.

Just then, a fiery red figure, moving at a rapid pace, soared from behind the fortress.

"No need." A cold voice emerged from the firelight and resonated throughout the viewing gallery.

Almost instantly, the firelight reached the Martial Arts Arena.

With a thud, the flames dissipated, revealing the person within—it was Xiao Yi.

"Here he is, Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao has arrived," Ji Fan and others' faces brightened.

"Damn kid, finally made it," the Hall Master breathed a sigh of relief and scolded with a smile.

...

The first morning update.