Soul Emperor Martial God

Xiao Yi turned and left.

But he didn't notice that at this moment, a pair of beautiful eyes were still tightly watching his receding figure.

"What a fascinating man, it would be such a pity if his true face could not be seen."

"Purple Flame, I, Shangguan Xiyue, vow to remove your mask."

Shangguan Xiyue muttered to herself, her tone neither competitive nor hostile.

What was there was a strong interest, as well as a feeling she couldn't quite explain herself.

She didn't even notice that her beautiful eyes were already filled with his silhouette, with countless figures and strong competitors in the viewing stand, but none could enter her sight in the slightest.

...

At this moment, Xiao Yi had already left the Martial Arts Arena and returned to the Demon Hunting Hall's section of the viewing stands.

"Let's go," the Hall Master said with a satisfied smile, his figure flashed, and he flew away through the air.

Xiao Yi nodded and followed.

The 15 Hall Masters exchanged glances and followed as well.

The contest among Demon Hunting Hall's talents had come to an end.

The strong ones in the viewing stands were also gradually leaving.

...

Ten miles away, in the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall floating above the Endless Black Sea.

As the members of the Demon Hunting Hall appeared, the surrounding giant waves once again ceased.

Hisss...

The group entered the Main Hall without a sound.

Inside the Inheritance Hall.

Xiao Yi gazed at the huge, round Demon Beast Core, a look of anticipation in his eyes.

The Hall Master watched and laughed, "Kid, this is the first time I've seen such a look in your eyes for something."

"Heh heh," Xiao Yi chuckled lightly.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't pleased.

Once again feeling the astonishing power of the Demon Beast Core in front of him, Xiao Yi was even certain that it would help him break through to the Extreme Realm.

"No need to rush," the Hall Master said with a smile, "In a few days, the demon aura on its surface will be completely washed away."

"Then, you can begin refining and absorbing it."

"Okay," Xiao Yi nodded.

"Hold on," the 15th Hall Master quickly spoke out.

"Hall Master, I think that giving this inner core to Yi Xiao right now is a bit inappropriate," the Heavenly Gold Hall Master spoke with a grave voice.

"How is it inappropriate?" The Hall Master's face showed a trace of displeasure.

"What? Isn't Yi Xiao's talent and strength displayed now enough to satisfy you?"

"To fight against seven alone, defeating them all; and then in the end, one overcoming seven acting together."

"Isn't that enough?"

The Hall Master couldn't help but stress his tone, exuding extreme authority.

The Heavenly Gold Hall Master hurriedly clasped his hands and said, "Hall Master, that's not what we mean."

"It seems now that Yi Xiao's performance is indeed excellent, and he is indeed qualified to receive the Demon Beast Core."

"It's just that we mean, there's no hurry to give it."

"Hmm?" The Hall Master expressed a trace of confusion.

The Heavenly Gold Hall Master said, "Yi Xiao is, after all, still a young junior."

"Even if he gets this Demon Beast Core, completely refines and absorbs it, at best, he'll only reach our level."

"And it's not guaranteed that he will even reach it."

"But if we, the supreme strong ones, get it and refine and absorb it, our strength will surely increase greatly."

"Absurd," the Hall Master immediately scoffed.

"We've been stuck in front of the Martial Arts Bottleneck for how many years now."

"What we really lack is not the power to break through, just the control in Martial Arts."

"While this Demon Beast Core contains astonishing power, if we consume it, it's no different from wasting it, we simply won't be able to gain any enhancement in strength."

"The Heavenly Gold Hall Master, what you say is incorrect," the Hall Master argued.

"We have already been stuck at the Martial Arts Bottleneck for many years; who knows, one day we might just break through."

"Not being able to break through now does not mean we can't break through in the future."

"If our bottleneck breaks and our realms rise, we will definitely need enough strength for the next breakthrough."

"This Demon Beast Core is precisely the best thing for that purpose."

"Indeed," Black Wood Palace Master added.

"The Hall Master should know that currently, in the Endless Black Sea, Abyss Demon Beasts are rampaging."

"All strong practitioners have gathered here, building the Heavenly Gold barrier, for the sole purpose of resisting the Abyss Demon Beasts and maintaining stability for mankind."

"If those of us at this level of strength break through and then absorb and refine this Demon Beast Core, our power would surely skyrocket."

"At that time, with the power of just one person, we could slaughter all the Abyss Demon Beasts in the Endless Black Sea."

"As Martial Artists, we could then resolve the problem once and for all, bringing peace back to the continent."

"It's more absurd," the Hall Master's face was already flooding with anger.

He knew full well what the Heavenly Gold Hall Master and Black Wood Palace Master meant by their words.

"You are still at the Earth Extreme Ninth Layer, a row of the Supreme Strong."

"Even if you break through the bottleneck, you'd only reach my level, so how could you talk of slaughtering all the Abyss Demon Beasts?"

The Heavenly Gold Hall Master's complexion changed as he said, "Even if we don't need this Demon Beast Core, giving it to Yi Xiao now would be too hasty."

"Yi Xiao may currently be more formidable than the other Heavenly Talents, but who knows what the future holds."

"As far as I know, Yi Xiao's Martial Soul is the Purple Flame Lion King, right?"

"The Purple Crystal Spirit Flame, with its power to destroy everything, may be formidable; but the Purple Flame Lion King remains just a Sixth or Seventh-level Demon Beast."

"As a Martial Soul, at best it is an ordinary Blue Rank."

"Not to mention it's not even comparable to Shangguan Xiyue's Purple Martial Soul, 'Purple Brilliance Holy Pupil', he probably doesn't match up to most of the Heavenly Talents' Martial Souls."

Black Wood Palace Master took over the conversation and said, "If, a hundred years from now, Yi Xiao's Cultivation stagnates."

"Instead, it is the other Heavenly Talents who overtake him, leaving him far behind."

"This Demon Beast Core is so precious, if it were to be absorbed and refined by him now, wouldn't it be a waste?"

"Damn nonsense, still spouting such ludicrous claims!" The Hall Master could no longer conceal his fury.

With a single cold shout, his overwhelming might instantly caused the faces of the fifteen Hall Masters to turn red and their breathing to become ragged.

This was the power of the Hall Master, the might of one of the two Supreme Commanders of the East Sea Fortress.

Fifteen of the Supreme Strong were merely suppressed by his mere presence.

"Hall Master, please calm your anger," the fifteen Hall Masters quickly bowed in salute.

The Hall Master was not only in a higher position than them in the Demon Hunting Hall, but also stronger.

In terms of seniority, he was much older.

By all accounts, the Hall Master was their elder.

"Hmph," the Hall Master snorted coldly, retracting his aura.

"Don't think I'm unaware of what you have in mind."

"You're not targeting Yi Xiao, nor are you trying to obtain the Demon Beast Core for yourselves."

"You just want to secure a better future for your successors."

The Hall Master had lived for many years and could see through many things at a glance.

While speaking, the Hall Master emphasized his words, "But, the current Yi Xiao, you've all seen the extent of his monstrous talent."

"At such a young age, he already possesses Earth Extreme Sixth Layer strength."

"He's inherited the legacy of the Skyfire Saint, with four of the world's powerful flames united in him."

"With such monstrous talent, do you really think his Cultivation will stagnate? Can the other Demon Hunting Hall's Heavenly Talents catch up?"

"As you yourselves have said, the Abyss Demon Beasts are now running rampant, and we need to slay them all to restore peace to mankind."

"That is why we need even more excellent young generations to rise."

"We need future strong practitioners who can surpass us."

"Yi Xiao is the best candidate for this."

At the end of his speech, the Hall Master's authoritative gaze swept over the fifteen individuals and he asked, "Now, does anyone still object to handing over the Demon Beast Core to Yi Xiao?"

"There is none," the fifteen, faces shifting, shook their heads.

"Good." The Hall Master nodded, satisfied.

"Hall Master." At this moment, the Heavenly Gold Hall Master spoke up again.

"Hmm?" The Hall Master's gaze turned stern and cold once more.

The Heavenly Gold Hall Master's complexion changed, and he quickly said, "Hall Master, please don't misunderstand."

"What I mean is, in one month's time, the strongest battle will take place."

"Giving the inner core to Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao for refining and absorption now would undoubtedly be unfair to the Sword Sect's Genius."

"Therefore, I propose that this final battle serve as the ultimate test for Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao to earn this Demon Beast Core."

"If he wins, then the disposal of the core will be at the Hall Master's discretion, and we will have no further objections."

"If he loses…"

The Heavenly Gold Hall Master laughed lightly and said, "If he loses, it proves that his talent and strength are not the strongest."

"We can then make a long-term plan regarding the core."

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The fourth update.