Soul Emperor Martial God

"Sky-splitting Sword Maiden?" Main Hall Master, showing a guarded expression, said, "Why do you ask about that?"

"Nothing much." The woman chuckled lightly, "Anyway, all your struggles and fights are meaningless."

"You might as well just give it to me; that Xiao Yi from Sword Sect needs it."

"I'll exchange it for something of equal value."

"Don't even think about it." The 15 Hall Masters all chastised in unison.

"Hmm? Do you want me to take it by force?" the woman's eyes narrowed, speaking coldly.

The 15 Hall Masters' expressions changed dramatically, and they quickly turned to the Main Hall Master, saying, "Hall Master, this..."

The Main Hall Master gave a bitter smile and said, "Swordswoman, stop causing trouble."

"That item is no trifle."

"If you want the treasure, go take it from the treasury of the Flame Martial Main Hall, I'll allow you to take whatever you wish."

"Stingy." The woman pouted.

On the side, Xiao Yi frowned deeply.

"An item from the Inheritance Hall?" Xiao Yi recalled that during his time at Flame Martial Main Hall, the Master had mentioned someone opposing his decision.

Could it be about this?

Before he could ponder further, the woman walked towards him.

"Yi Xiao, long time no see." The woman stared straight at Xiao Yi and chuckled lightly.

Xiao Yi quickly bowed but remained silent.

"Master."

"Senior."

Bai Bingxue, Ye Ming, Zhou Yueyao also bowed.

The woman waved her hand, signaling that the formalities were unnecessary, but her gaze never left Xiao Yi.

"The Hall Master mentioned that last time you saw me, you were too nervous..." The woman said while her mouth curved into a smile.

Her delicate hand unexpectedly reached out toward Xiao Yi's shoulder.

Xiao Yi hadn't anticipated this, but he was always cautious and quickly sidestepped to dodge her hand.

"What?" The woman frowned and said, "At my age, are you still worried I might take advantage of you?"

"How cunning, Senior Swordswoman," Xiao Yi thought to himself.

He knew very well that the hand she extended, seemingly casual, was actually a probe.

The Ghost Mask, able to shield one's aura and block others' perceptions.

But direct contact might not be stopped.

Especially from someone of the woman's caliber, formidable and unpredictable.

And with his evasive movement, the woman lightly said, 'Are you afraid I'd take advantage of you?' and glossed over the matter.

"Senior jests," Xiao Yi's voice deepened.

"Senior is as beautiful as a celestial, it is I who fears taking advantage of you."

Little did he know, the woman also thought to herself, "What a cunning boy, truly sharp-tongued."

"Ah, it seems we are not very welcome here." The woman intentionally sighed and said, "Bingxue, let us leave."

Bai Bingxue and Zhou Yueyao stood up.

Ye Ming hurriedly said, "Senior, please don't be angry; Brother Yi didn't mean that."

The woman said, "Your Brother Yi might not mean that, but those 15 Hall Masters sure do."

The 15 Main Hall Masters refrained from discussing the issue further.

Instead, their eyes collectively watched the woman, filled with wariness.

The woman and Bai Bingxue left.

"Brother Yi, farewell." Ye Ming bowed to Xiao Yi and also left.

Xiao Yi nodded and smiled.

The small incident here at the viewing area did not affect the competition at the Martial Arts Arena.

And just during that brief casual talk.

The battle on the Martial Arts Arena had already ended.

"The winner, Qianmiao Main Hall's Shangguan Xiyue," Bing Wuying announced loudly.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi frowned, somewhat surprised by the swift conclusion of the fight.

Considering Shangguan Xiyue's opponent was the successor of the Great Wilderness Main Hall.

The successor of the Great Wilderness Main Hall, among those 15 people, definitely ranked among the very highest, yet to be defeated so quickly?

Xiao Yi had been distracted with the conversation and hadn't clearly seen their fight.

At this time.

On the Martial Arts Arena, Shangguan Xiyue slightly turned her body, her beautiful eyes staring directly in a certain direction.

This was Xiao Yi's side.

Beneath his arched eyebrows, a faint smile lingered.

In the slight lift of his lips, it signaled her intense eagerness for battle.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi withdrew his gaze, puzzled in his heart. "An illusion?"

Just now, he had slightly extended his perception.

And in his perception, Shangguan Xiyue's strength…

"This woman is not simple." Xiao Yi muttered to himself and thought no more of it.

Below, in the Martial Arts Arena, a new round of competition emerged.

Time slowly passed.

It was indeed after an entire day that the battle of the top 16 concluded, determining the top 8.

Indeed, apart from the battle Xiao Yi had fought and Shangguan Xiyue's battle, both of whom swiftly defeated their opponents in a clean and decisive manner.

The other six matches took much longer.

"The battle of the top 8 will then commence tomorrow," the Hall Master said.

The other 15 Hall Masters nodded and transmitted their voices to Bing Wuying.

Bing Wuying immediately announced loudly.

On the spectator seats, a group of mighty warriors gradually departed.

"Kid, come with me," the Hall Master looked at Xiao Yi and said.

Xiao Yi nodded.

...

The Hall Master and the 15 other Hall Masters flew ahead.

Xiao Yi quickly followed.

Their direction was indeed towards the Main Hall.

Around the Main Hall, giant black waves were originally surging skyward.

But after the 16 Hall Masters descended, the terrifying aura of the 16 instantly calmed the surrounding sea.

The Hall Master took out the Token.

The group silently entered the Main Hall.

The group walked within the Main Hall.

Xiao Yi had been here before, so it wasn't unfamiliar to him.

"Lord, you are well aware of our decision, do you really want to…" one of the 15 Hall Masters said with a grave expression.

The Hall Master waved his hand and made a 'silence' gesture.

"That over there is the Gathering Spirit Hall," said the Hall Master, looking at a palace not far away.

Indeed, at this moment, everyone just happened to pass by the Gathering Spirit Hall.

"That prodigy from the Sword Sect is currently in seclusion there," the Hall Master said gravely. "Let us not disturb him."

After speaking, the Hall Master led the way forward.

The 15 Hall Masters nodded and quickly followed.

Xiao Yi inwardly chuckled.

Who would know that the prodigy they spoke of was right behind them, undisturbed.

The group continued forward, reaching the very back of the Main Hall.

"The Inheritance Hall." Xiao Yi looked up at the deepest hall, where on the ancient plaque above, three big characters were written — Inheritance Hall.

"Enter," the Hall Master pushed the door open.

The 15 Hall Masters and Xiao Yi followed inside.

Boom… a strong Spiritual Energy hit them in the face.

"Such rich Spiritual Energy," Xiao Yi was startled.

The Spiritual Energy inside the Inheritance Hall was also white, clearly extremely dense.

The sight within the Inheritance Hall didn't differ much from that of the Flame Martial Main Hall.

Inside, numerous Spiritual Tablets quietly rested at the forefront.

The 16 Hall Masters, including Xiao Yi, all together paid their respects to these Spiritual Tablets.

The owners of these Spiritual Tablets had all been heroes of the Ancient Times.

Above the Spiritual Tablets, green lights also shone, clearly holding 'Inheritance.'

But the breath of this green light continuously pointed towards an object nearby.

"That is…" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, looking at the object. After perceiving it for a while, his expression suddenly changed.

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First update.