Soul Emperor Martial God

"Hm?" Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Does Senior Li He know me?"

Undoubtedly, the senior in front of him, Li He, was a Limitless Realm expert.

Xiao Yi didn't think he would know such an expert.

If he wasn't mistaken, it should be mentioned in the communication from Wind Hall Master.

Sure enough, Senior Li He smiled and said, "Naturally, you were mentioned in Wind Hall Master's communication."

"Indeed." Senior Li He examined Xiao Yi a few times and said, "Truly extraordinary."

"However, your cultivation seems a bit low." Senior Li He frowned slightly, "Only Earth Extreme Peak Cultivation."

Xiao Yi gave a wry smile.

In front of such a senior, it seems that only those with Half-step Heavenly Extreme and above, or even reaching Heavenly Extreme Realm, would catch his attention.

"Never mind." Suddenly, Senior Li He smiled and said, "In Flame Dragon Continent, strength is ultimately what matters, not cultivation."

"Your strength represents many things."

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi was slightly puzzled, feeling that Senior Li He had more to say.

Senior Li He took an item from the desk and handed it to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi stood up and went forward to receive it.

It was a scroll.

Written on the scroll was the appointment for Xiao Yi to accept the position of Chief Steward of Wind Shattering Hall.

"Hm?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows lightly, then smiled and said, "Thank you for Senior Li He's kind intentions."

"I fear Wind Hall Master's communication did not mention that the young man has joined Asura Hall..."

Senior Li He waved his hand, interrupting, "It was mentioned, I know as well."

Senior Li He stared at Xiao Yi with interest and said, "But who says you joined Asura Hall and cannot enter Wind Shattering Hall?"

"Ah?" Xiao Yi was stunned.

Beside him, Lih Fengxing laughed and said, "Deacon Xiao Yi, you truly need to understand the situation here in the Central Region."

Senior Li He stared at Xiao Yi, speaking solemnly, "During the Ancient Times, demon beasts rampaged across the continent, and human martial artists teamed up to resist them, thus forming the Ancient Eight Halls."

"The Ancient Eight Halls were originally united as one; martial artists within the halls were comrades who lived and died together, fighting side by side."

"Only, as the thousands of years passed, times changed, and the Eight Halls began to govern themselves independently."

Xiao Yi nodded in understanding, he knew this.

The Ancient Eight Halls are still the Ancient Eight Halls.

However, nowadays, the rampant demon beasts of the Ancient Times spreading across the continent have long become history.

Thus, the Eight Halls no longer have the close connections they once had during the Ancient Times.

Nonetheless, they remain the oldest, longest-standing, and most revered powers by all martial artists on the Flame Dragon Continent.

Senior Li He continued, "Though thousands of years have passed, and the Eight Halls are not as close as before."

"Some halls still maintain excellent relations."

"Such as Wind Shattering Hall and Asura Hall."

Xiao Yi instantly understood Senior Li He's intention, "Simply put, even as a Deacon of Asura Hall, I can still hold a position within Wind Shattering Hall."

"Correct." Senior Li He nodded, "So, will you accept this appointment or not?"

"This..." Xiao Yi hesitated.

Seeing Xiao Yi's hesitation, Lih Fengxing spoke, "Deacon Xiao Yi, the two halls even share tasks and intelligence."

"Positions and titles between the two halls are mutually recognized, and there are often joint tasks executed."

"In the past, Duanmu Palace Master and Wind Hall Master became close friends due to such collaborations."

"I, Lih, also wish to one day fight alongside Deacon Xiao Yi."

Speaking, Lih Fengxing gave Xiao Yi a knowing glance.

Xiao Yi nodded, looked at Senior Li He, and said, "In that case, thank you for your generosity, Senior Li He."

"Hahahaha." Senior Li He smiled contentedly, "Since you've accepted the appointment, should you still call me Senior Li He?"

"Ah." Xiao Yi understood and said, "Thank you, Sub Hall Master."

"Hm." Senior Li He nodded, "Soon, I'll have someone handle the procedures and issue you the Wind Shattering Hall Token."

"Thank you, Sub Hall Master." Xiao Yi cupped his hands in gratitude.

Senior Li He waved his hand, then glanced at the group, "You've traveled all the way to the Central Region, you must have been in danger repeatedly."

"Yes." The group replied, "The Million Mountains, the Ten Thousand Dangerous Places, peril after peril need not be elaborated."

"Especially after arriving in the Central Region, we even encountered a group of powerful mountain bandits."

"Mountain bandits?" Senior Li He laughed, "I see none of you look disheveled, the Universe Rings are still on your hands."

"It seems those mountain bandits suffered losses instead."

"All thanks to Deacon Xiao Yi." Lih Fengxing spoke, "Otherwise, we might have perished at the hands of the Violent Wolf Mountain Bandit Group."

"Violent Wolf Mountain Bandit Group?" Senior Li He was taken aback, "You actually encountered that group of bandits?"

"Does the Senior also know about this bandit group?" Lih Fengxing asked.

"Of course I know." Senior Li He spoke solemnly, "How could I not know the most notorious bandit group in the boundary area."

"Star Swapping City has repeatedly dispatched experts to eradicate them, even our Wind Shattering Hall sent Law Enforcement Team to hunt them down."

"Unfortunately, the boundary area is too vast, and whenever they can't win, they flee and escape, rendering us powerless against these scoundrels."

"To say, you encountered them and appeared here unscathed is truly remarkable."

Lih Fengxing chuckled, "Perhaps Star Swapping City won't need to eradicate those bandits anymore."

"Oh?" Senior Li He showed a look of curiosity.

Lih Fengxing spoke slowly, "The Violent Wolf Mountain Bandit Group has been annihilated by Deacon Xiao Yi."

"Really?" Senior Li He was visibly surprised.

"Absolutely." Lih Fengxing nodded, "Senior can dispatch the Law Enforcement Team to investigate the boundary area."

Senior Li He looked at Xiao Yi, "If this is true, General Deputy Xiao Yi, you'll have great merit."

"The wanted notice from Star Swapping City can be revoked."

"Once we confirm and verify this, there will be a generous reward."

Xiao Yi nodded.

The group chatted casually with Senior Li He for a while before retreating.

The dusty travelers had come to the Central Region and needed a good rest.

Outside the Inner Hall, Lih Fengxing walked alongside Xiao Yi.

"You said earlier that Wind Hall Master told you to meet me and asked me to accompany you to Wind Shattering Hall. Was it for this matter?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Yes." Lih Fengxing nodded, "Was Deacon Xiao Yi hesitant earlier because you thought the title wasn't high?"

"Actually, even though I hold a Sub Hall Master title, compared to Senior Li He, I'm far inferior."

"Moreover, in ordinary regions, it's easier to advance within each sub-hall. But here in the Central Region, advancing even one level is as difficult as climbing to the heavens."

"And most importantly, don't underestimate Senior Li He's Sub Hall Master title; he is an expert on par with Wind Hall Master."

Xiao Yi smiled, "You misunderstand, that's not what I meant."

"I was just thinking about other matters."

"Now that I've joined Wind Shattering Hall, does that mean I can't join Demon Hunting Hall?"

"Of course not." Lih Fengxing responded without hesitation, "There's no significant connection between Wind Shattering Hall and Demon Hunting Hall."

"Same goes for Asura Hall. Once you joined Asura Hall, you couldn't join Demon Hunting Hall."

"But why is Deacon Xiao Yi so fixated on Demon Hunting Hall?"

Xiao Yi chuckled, "No reason, never mind, it's nothing."

"I'll first go to the Scrolls Room to look up some information."

With that, Xiao Yi left by himself.

Behind him, Lih Fengxing watched Xiao Yi's back with a puzzled expression.

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First chapter.