Soul Emperor Martial God

Inside the Inheritance Hall, Xiao Yi was seated in meditation, cultivating.

A day later, his Ice Mountain Fire Sea had grown by more than ten zhang.

This was already considered a very fast pace.

If he were outside, the speed of cultivation would probably be a hundred times slower; it might take a month just to see an increase of several zhang.

Previously, when it was still Liquid Elemental Power.

From Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer to Heavenly Origin Ninth Layer Cultivation, he had sequestered himself within the Xiao Family for a full half year, and that was with the assistance of a large amount of Cultivation Items.

Now, the Solid Elemental Power of the Ice Mountain Fire Sea was far superior to the Liquid Elemental Power.

The transformation also required more strength.

After ten days, his Ice Mountain Fire Sea had increased by over a hundred zhang.

Xiao Yi briefly stopped cultivating and showed a hint of joy on his face.

If he could continue to cultivate here, with such rich Spiritual Energy inside the Main Hall, his Ice Mountain Fire Sea could completely fill the entire world in a little over a year.

Of course, Xiao Yi knew this was impossible.

Therefore, the joy on his face soon faded.

Inside the Main Hall, the Spiritual Energy was rich but not infinite.

Inside the Gathering Spirit Hall, it was because the hall was situated at the center of the Spirit Gathering Array that the Spiritual Energy had been accumulating for a hundred years.

Only then did that Spiritual Energy reach the milky white level of purity.

If he continued to cultivate and absorb without cease, the Spiritual Energy here would gradually decrease.

Based on his estimate, the rich Spiritual Energy here could only support his cultivation for about several months at most.

"Sigh," Xiao Yi sighed and stood up.

He stopped his cultivation, intending to take a trip outside.

Firstly, to see if he could use money to buy some Cultivation Items within the fortress, or trade them with treasures of equivalent value.

There were many Demon Beast Cores and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the fortress.

If he could keep cultivating in such a place with rich Spiritual Energy like the Main Hall while supplementing it with Cultivation Items,

The growth of his Ice Mountain Fire Sea would surely be much faster.

Secondly, he was still troubled about the matter of the final battle.

Going out for a walk might give him some ideas.

He took off the Ghost Mask and changed his clothes.

With the Token of the Divine Martial King in hand, Xiao Yi blinked away and left the Main Hall.

This time, he could openly return to the ten-li flatland and then enter the fortress.

No need to sneak in.

...

Back at the Flame Martial Fortress.

Just as he arrived in front of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect's residence, he ran into Bai Bingxue and others.

"Hmm? Xiao Yi," Bai Bingxue asked puzzledly, "Why are you back? Weren't you cultivating in the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall?"

"We were just about to look for you."

"Uh," Xiao Yi chuckled bitterly and replied, "Cultivation seclusion was boring, so I came out for a casual walk."

"What, you're planning to come find me?"

Without one of the Tokens of the Supreme Commanders, Bai Bingxue and the others would not be able to enter the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall.

But outside the Demon Hunting Hall, if they shouted a few words loudly, Xiao Yi would still hear them.

Xiao Yi had the Token and could at any time sense what was happening outside the Prohibition Barrier of the Demon Hunting Hall.

At this moment, Bai Bingxue nodded her head and was just about to say something,

When a figure not far away began walking over slowly.

"Sword Sect's Genius, Xiao Yi," a somewhat familiar voice, yet filled with hostility, came from behind.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi frowned and turned around.

"Shangguan Xiyue." Xiao Yi was somewhat surprised.

"Young Master Xiao Yi," Shangguan Xiyue said coldly, "Xiyue has been waiting here for a long time, and finally, you have arrived."

"Tsk tsk," Qin Feiyang and others, who by chance came from the residential area, spoke up.

"What a devoted woman, to actually wait here for a long time for my brother Xiao Yi."

Shangguan Xiyue's face turned cold, "The Heavenly Talents of the Flame Martial Kingdom truly sicken Xiyue, no, except for that one."

Xiao Yi frowned and looked at Shangguan Xiyue, saying, "I wonder for what matter Miss Xiyue is seeking me?"

"Young Master Xiao Yi, why pretend to be clueless," Shangguan Xiyue stared coldly at Xiao Yi.

Bai Bingxue's expression changed, as he whispered, "Xiao Yi, the person coming here means no good."

Qin Feiyang quickly approached Xiao Yi and murmured in his ear, "Did she seek revenge out of spurned love?"

Though Qin Feiyang was speaking in a low voice, every Martial Artist present possessed exceptional Cultivation and extraordinary hearing; they all heard his words loud and clear.

Shangguan Xiyue's face grew colder, "Such frivolous behavior, such frivolous speech, ha, the Heavenly Talent of Flame Martial, I've truly seen it now."

Xiao Yi's expression also turned cold as he said, "Miss Xiyue, if you have something to say, please speak directly."

"If you think we are being frivolous and disrespectful, you're free to leave."

"The dwelling of Sky-splitting Sword Sect here hasn't kept you even for a moment."

"Leave?" Shangguan Xiyue said coldly, "Your Sword Sect team, the Snow Winged Eagle team, killed dozens of Heaven's Talents from my Qianmiao Kingdom a few days ago. Do you think this matter can simply be brushed aside?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yi instantly realized, "So that's what it is."

Shangguan Xiyue was the successor to the Qianmiao Main Hall, but at the same time, she was a Martial Artist of Qianmiao Kingdom.

As for the sixteen Heavenly Talents of the Demon Hunting Hall, Xiao Yi wasn't too familiar with them.

After all, the Flame Dragon Continent was vast, and those other fifteen were Martial Artists from other Kingdoms.

But Shangguan Xiyue and Bing Baifu were exceptions.

Xiao Yi hadn't specifically looked up their information at the Demon Hunting Hall, but he was well aware of their deeds.

Their reputation was simply too loud, particularly Shangguan Xiyue's.

From a young age, she was already recognized as the number one Heavenly Talent by the Qianmiao Kingdom.

At a tender age, she was designated as the Young Sect Master by the Thousand Eyes Sect.

The Qianmiao Country Master even conferred upon her the title of Princess Xiyue.

At sixteen, she was designated as the successor of the Qianmiao Main Hall, and from then on, she resigned her position as Young Sect Master.

Yes, she was Lin Qing'er's senior sister.

Although she was already one of the successors to the Demon Hunting Hall and should not be involved in disputes between other forces, she had not formally taken over yet. Taking up the cause for the Martial Artists of Qianmiao Kingdom was still something she could do.

"What would Miss Xiyue like to do?" asked Xiao Yi with a solemn voice.

"Very simple," Shangguan Xiyue said coldly, "A battle between you and me."

"If you lose, I won't take your lives. You'll only need to wear hemp and honor the dead for ten years as self-punishment."

"What?" A slew of exclamations sounded from around them.

With Shangguan Xiyue's status, approaching the Sword Sect's party with such a formidable aura and displeased expression naturally attracted the attention of many within the Flame Martial Fortress.

At the same time, dozens of figures were rapidly approaching from a distance.

These were the Heavenly Talents of various Kingdoms and Martial Arts Holy Lands, including those from the Demon Hunting Hall.

"I had long heard that Shangguan Xiyue was going to trouble the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, and it seems it is true," said Xu Xingfeng and Wan Zuolang, who were obviously close, flying side by side.

"Hmph, the mere Sky-splitting Sword Sect really thinks that just because they achieved first rank, they have the right to act recklessly in front of us, the Demon Hunting Hall's talents?" Bing Baifu sneered disdainfully.

"Wearing hemp and honoring the dead for ten years? Does that not mean they will have to act as dutiful sons and grandsons for ten years? Haha," the heir of the Heavenly Gold Main Hall laughed loudly a few times.

"Sister," Lin Qing'er descended from the sky and came beside Shangguan Xiyue.

Behind her was a group of Thousand Eyes Sect Disciples, their presence imposing.

On the side of Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Ling Yu's face turned cold, "This is too much bullying."

Qin Feiyang scoffed, "Shangguan Xiyue, what if you are the one who loses?"

"If you lose, you will serve Brother Xiao Yi as a slave for ten years, warming his bed, washing his feet, and being his maid. Do you dare or not?"

"You..." Shangguan Xiyue frowned, at a loss for words for a moment.

She was confident in her own abilities, but she would never agree to such a wager so readily.

"Humph, are you scared? If you don't dare, then get lost," Qin Feiyang laughed triumphantly.

"Ha, trying to provoke me?" Shangguan Xiyue smirked disdainfully, "You think I don't dare? Fine, then I'll—"

Undoubtedly, Shangguan Xiyue had absolute confidence.

She was just about to say 'agree'.

"Wait," just then, a faint voice sounded.

"If Miss Xiyue loses, let's just drop the previous matter, how about that?" said Xiao Yi lightly.

"Xiao Yi, you can't let her off so lightly—" Qin Feiyang began to say something.

"Fine, I agree," Shangguan Xiyue interrupted, a sly glint in her eyes.

...

Second update.