Soul Emperor Martial God

"How could this be? Defeated by one move?" Xu Xingfeng's face was filled with disbelief.

"There's nothing impossible," Xiao Yi shook his head.

"I remember you just said that there are only three possibilities for defeat."

"Then, as you wish."

As soon as his words fell,

Xiao Yi sent a palm strike thundering out from his hand.

At that moment, his body was enveloped by the Purple Flame.

Naturally, the palm strike also carried the overwhelming Purple Flame.

With a loud bang, Xu Xingfeng was engulfed by the purple flames, and was directly blasted out of the Martial Arts Arena, falling into the Endless Black Sea.

Within the Black Sea, the rolling black waters were icy and eerie,

Yet they could not extinguish the purple flames by the slightest bit.

Thus, above the Black Sea, countless Purple Flames burnt ceaselessly.

"Disperse," not long after, Xu Xingfeng leaped out of the Black Sea, shouting loudly.

With surging Primordial Power emanating from his body, Xu Xingfeng gradually neutralized the Purple Flames.

"I've lost," Xu Xingfeng landed back on the Martial Arts Arena. Although his face showed reluctance, he still declared without hesitation.

Actually, he hadn't used all his strength.

He still had some secret techniques unused.

But he was clear that Xiao Yi had defeated him just now, cleanly and decisively.

Moreover, Xiao Yi could have directly taken his life just now, but merely blasted him off the Martial Arts Arena.

This meant, compared to his own unexerted strength,

Xiao Yi still had reserved strength.

Even if he had used his full strength, Xiao Yi could still easily defeat him.

Thus, he was completely convinced in his defeat.

Xiao Yi nodded slightly, silently.

Bing Wuying descended from the sky and loudly announced, "This battle, the victor, Flame Martial Main Hall's Yi Xiao."

The battle ended, and Xiao Yi turned and left.

Among these 15 people, although Xu Xingfeng's strength wasn't the weakest, it was still in the lower middle tier.

Probably about the same as Dugu Kuang.

With Xiao Yi's current strength, defeating him would naturally be effortless.

Xiao Yi and Xu Xingfeng both left.

The next two Heavenly Talents entered the arena.

Xiao Yi returned to the spectator seats, arriving next to the Flame Martial Palace Master.

Around them, many powerful figures cast shocked glances.

"Defeating Xu Xingfeng with one move, truly worthy of being Purple Flame Yi Xiao, the successor chosen by the Palace Master."

The surrounding praises were incessant.

"Palace Master," Xiao Yi bowed.

The Palace Master nodded, a satisfied smile on his face, his eyes growing ever more pleased with Xiao Yi, his chosen successor.

Beside them, Ji Fan and others laughed, "Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao, it's good you made it in time."

"You were late, and the Palace Master was getting anxious."

"What need is there for me to be anxious?" the Palace Master slightly raised his voice, saying, "I already knew that the successor I chose would never disappoint me."

Xiao Yi smiled and sat down nearby.

Just as he sat down, several familiar figures hurriedly approached.

"Brother Yi," Ye Ming came over with a happy face, "It's been a long time since we last met, and yet your strength has once again increased significantly, truly a joyous occasion."

"Hehe," Xiao Yi gave a light smile.

"But why were you late?" Ye Ming asked curiously, "I was worried earlier that you wouldn't make it in time."

"I just explained earlier," Xiao Yi laughed, "I was delayed because I was hunting demons along the way."

He wasn't lying; he indeed went demon hunting.

Only it was during the first and second rounds of the competition; he hunted in the Endless Black Sea.

As for why he was very late,

It was really because after leaving the Main Hall, there were too many Martial Artists stationed on the ten-mile flatland, and moving silently and stealthily was somewhat difficult.

Of course, it was just somewhat.

Thus, it took him a bit more time.

After returning to the fortress, he deliberately took a detour, approaching the front of the Soldier Inspection Platform from behind the fortress.

That was why he appeared very late.

Not far away, two figures dragging each other along walked over.

"Ah come on, Sister Bingxue, what are you afraid of?"

"I know you've long wanted to meet Yi Xiao. Come, follow me."

It was Zhou Yueyao who brought Bai Bingxue over.

"Yi Xiao, long time no see." Zhou Yueyao, after arriving beside Xiao Yi, said in a carefree manner.

"Heh." Xiao Yi chuckled lightly, "Miss Yueyao, I hope all is well with you."

"Of course, I'm well." Zhou Yueyao said as she pulled Bai Bingxue closer, "Do you still remember my Sister Bingxue?"

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi pretended to frown and let out a soft sound of surprise.

Not far from them, many eyes were watching.

Many Martial Arts Geniuses from different kingdoms looked on with envy and jealousy.

Bai Bingxue and Zhou Yueyao, both already beautiful and talented in martial arts, stood next to Xiao Yi.

Naturally, this made Xiao Yi once again the center of attention.

"Cough cough." Just then, the Hall Master gave a deliberate cough.

The young geniuses from other Martial Arts Holy Lands then diverted their gaze.

"Ji Fan, why join in the trivial chatter of juniors?" the Hall Master said displeased.

"Ah?" Ji Fan, taken aback, responded, "Hall Master, when have I joined their chatter?"

"Hmph, if not joining the chatter, why aren't you giving up your seat already?" the Hall Master huffed.

They were in the Demon Hunting Hall's viewing seats.

Naturally, there was no seat for people like Ye Ming.

Upon hearing this, Ji Fan instantly reacted and hurriedly stood up.

The Vice Hall Masters nearby also relinquished their seats.

At this moment, the Hall Master and several Vice Hall Masters all looked towards Xiao Yi with a teasing smile.

Xiao Yi was initially startled.

As Yueyao and Bingxue took seats next to him, the fragrance around him made him feel even more embarrassed.

"Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao." Bai Bingxue opened her mouth somewhat awkwardly, "I am here to thank Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao for saving my life at Bai Family in Northern Mountain County years ago."

"Oh, so it's the young lady from the Bai Family," Xiao Yi responded with a faint smile, "Apologies, as an Alchemist, I had saved countless people, and I don't quite remember many."

"Is that so?" Disappointment flickered across Bai Bingxue's face.

She had always been confident in her appearance, yet to her surprise, the man in front of her didn't remember her at all.

Moreover, she wasn't a fool.

She could detect a hint of estrangement in Yi Xiao's words.

It seemed that the man in front of her didn't want to be too involved with her.

At the same time, she furrowed her brows.

For some reason, this man gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity and trust.

The usually astute her felt a surge of confusion.

Just as she was about to ponder further, a sudden voice interrupted her thoughts.

It was Ye Ming.

Ye Ming eagerly said, "Brother Yi, do you remember my Junior Brother Xiao Yi whom I always mentioned to you?"

"He is the strongest genius in this competition among all kingdoms and Martial Arts Holy Lands."

"From what I know of you, Brother Yi, you will surely be the final victor in this Demon Hunting competition."

"That means, you'll be facing my junior brother."

"Haha, I always said we should find a chance for you to meet my junior brother."

"This is the best opportunity ever."

"Uh." Xiao Yi helplessly sighed.

In fact, he was stressed out about this matter, unsure of what to do.

Ye Ming's words reminded him of this issue, giving him a headache.

Just then, the conversation of the nearby Hall Master and others caught Xiao Yi's attention.

"Hall Master, we strongly disapprove of this." The Hall Master from the 15th Main Hall, who had gathered around the Hall Master unnoticed, had a grave expression.

"Hall Master, Yi Xiao is still young and it's absolutely impossible to entrust him with that thing in the Main Hall now."

"Why is it impossible?" the Hall Master asked in a stern voice. "He is my successor, and that thing will eventually be handed over to him."

The conversation of the Hall Master and others was not loud, yet it wasn't deliberately concealed.

Suddenly, a neutral voice sounded, followed by a figure who appeared out of nowhere.

"Are you talking about something from the Inheritance Hall inside the Main Hall?"

The newcomer was Senior Swordswoman.

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The third update.