Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 525: Chapter 525: Fierce Battle Within the Sect

”Xiao... Xiao... Xiao Yi?”

As Xiao Yi walked along the corridors of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, his steps were leisurely and slow.

Around him, whether they were members of the Sword Sect or guests here to celebrate, they all stood frozen in place.

Xiao Yi paid no attention to these people and walked on his own.

By the time he reached the Sect Main Hall, he had attracted the gaze of everyone.

And everyone knew.

He, Xiao Yi, had returned!

”Xiao Yi?” The Sect Master and the nine elders were the first to react.

Their figures flashed as they quickly approached Xiao Yi.

”Xiao Yi,” the Great Elder called out excitedly.

On the other hand, the Sect Master and others looked grim, their faces filled with murderous intent.

”So, even the Extreme Cold Rift couldn’t keep you there forever.”

”Truly, a scourge lives a thousand years.”

Xiao Yi’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the surroundings and muttered to himself, ”It seems that the main character has yet to appear.”

The main character, naturally, referred to Bai Mohan.

However, Xiao Yi did not notice his figure on the way here.

Suddenly, the Sect Master and the eight elders launched an attack at the same time.

Nine swords struck out simultaneously, aiming at various vital points on Xiao Yi’s body.

The nine of them went straight for a killing move upon their appearance.

Yet, Xiao Yi remained unruffled, the Blizzard Sword appearing out of thin air in his hand.

With a clang, Xiao Yi blocked the combined attack of the nine with just one sword stroke, with ease.

In fact, Xiao Yi, now without the ”Ice Mountain Fire Sea,” would have seen his combat strength decrease instead of increase if the ”Martial Arts Power” were not taken into account.

Martial Arts Power, as a rule power of this world, is extremely formidable.

Extreme Realm Experts are so powerful precisely because they control Martial Arts Power.

At the same time, the saying that ’everything below the Extreme Realm is akin to ants’ also derives from Martial Arts Power.

Liquid Elemental Power is the hallmark of Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists.

And the Sect Master is at the Peak of Heavenly Origin Realm, with several elders being in the Late-stage Heavenly Origin.

They too harnessed Martial Arts Power.

Under the same condition of Liquid Elemental Power, the Sect Master and others used Martial Arts Power.

Xiao Yi’s vast Qi Spring was not able to bridge the gap in combat effectiveness.

Of course, Xiao Yi had the Top-grade Elemental Artifact, the Blizzard Sword, easily enough to level the disparity.

To put it simply, without using Martial Arts Power,

Xiao Yi, relying on his enormous Qi Spring and the amplification of the Blizzard Sword, had just enough strength to equal his previous might when he was still at Earth Origin Ninth Layer and possessed the ”Ice Mountain Fire Sea.”

To return to the matter at hand.

The Sect Master and the eight elders coordinated perfectly.

The nine formed a Sword Array, encircling Xiao Yi.

The Great Elder reacted and shouted angrily, ”Bastards, what do you think you’re doing?”

”I’m going to inform the Senior Swordswoman.”

With a flash, the Great Elder was about to leave.

Just at that moment, the Sect Master yelled, ”Stop him for me.”

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect had over a hundred idle elders, all Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists.

However, the Sect Master’s shout only prompted about a dozen of them to act.

The majority remained inactive, merely watching from the sidelines, helping neither side.

And those dozen idle elders, being average Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists, were no match to stop the Great Elder, ranked sixth among the peak experts.

”Get out of my way,” roared the Great Elder, easily repelling those dozen with a wave of his hand.

Right then, another dozen attacked.

They were Martial Artists from other powers within the Royal Capital, who had always supported Bai Mohan, naturally stopping the Great Elder in his tracks.

Patriarchs like the Ao Family Patriarch and Mu Qingyun joined forces to confront him.

This time, the Great Elder was thoroughly obstructed.

”You’re courting death,” the Great Elder roared, nearly gone mad with rage.

Finally seeing Xiao Yi return alive, he could not bear to see Xiao Yi fall into danger once again.

With all his combat power unleashed, he managed to drive back Mu Qingyun and the others repeatedly.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yi, who was under attack by the Sect Master and the other elders, remained serene and fearless.

He had never considered these petty figures before him worth his attention.

At this moment, the Sect Master shouted loudly, ”We must kill this man before the Senior Swordswoman discovers us.”

As soon as he finished speaking,

Two more figures joined the battle.

It was Master Xue and Blood River.

”Scram!” Xiao Yi barked coldly.

The Blizzard Sword in his hand surged with light, and with a hefty slash, he easily shattered the Sword Array.

The Sect Master and all the elders were sent flying.

With the Blizzard Sword in hand, Xiao Yi’s combat ability was no different from before.

Defeating the Sect Master and the others was naturally as easy as turning his hand.

The Sect Master and the others would certainly not give up so easily.

Nine people, together with Master Xue and another, jointly attacked once more.

At the same time, the Sect Master shouted to someone at a table behind, ”Su Bai, if not now, when will you make a move?”

Indeed, Su Bai had already arrived.

He was the only Extreme Realm expert present.

However, he had not taken action yet.

The Sect Master’s face twisted with displeasure, ”Su Bai, have you forgotten the King’s command?”

”If you do not kill Xiao Yi immediately, once the Senior Swordswoman reacts, none of us will be able to kill him.”

”If Xiao Yi does not die and affects Mo Han, can you bear the responsibility?”

Upon hearing this, Su Bai furrowed his brow.

The next second, his figure flickered, and he made a move in an instant.

”Xiao Yi, stop, I will only cripple you and spare your life, how about it?” Su Bai said, frowning.

Xiao Yi did not answer.

He had been aware of Su Bai’s presence all along.

Su Bai’s brows furrowed slightly, then he shook his head and sighed.

The next second, he struck with a palm, sending his full power towards Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi scoffed coldly and easily sent a sword strike out, blasting the Sect Master and the others away again.

Immediately afterward, he unleashed another sword strike.

This sword was different from the previous one, profound and unpredictable.

Boom.

The clash between sword and palm caused an earth-shattering noise.

A terrifying force erupted from the impact.

Everyone around, without exception, staggered under this force and were blown away a hundred meters.

Xiao Yi himself remained motionless.

Su Bai, on the other hand, was pushed back a dozen steps.

”Martial Arts Power?” Su Bai frowned, sensed for a moment, and then his expression changed, ”Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer?”

”What? Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer?” The faces of the Sect Master and the others were filled with shock.

”How is that possible? Just half a month ago, he was only at Earth Element Cultivation.”

”He’s at Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer now?”

The Sect Master and the others were shocked and hastily sensed again.

”It really is the Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer,” the Sect Master said with an exceedingly ugly expression.

”Perhaps he gained some tremendous opportunity in the Extreme Cold Rift.”

”Damn it, why do all the benefits go to you?”

”Why is it that you always survive against all odds?”

The Sect Master’s face turned manic, ”Su Bai, no matter how astonishing Xiao Yi’s combat power is, he is still just at Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer.”

”You are an Extreme Realm Expert, killing him should be effortless.”

Su Bai looked grave and shook his head.

A Martial Artist’s intuition is never wrong.

And the intuition of a Martial Artist at Su Bai’s level is extremely accurate.

He could clearly feel that Xiao Yi’s combat capabilities were not inferior to his own.

”You can’t kill me,” Xiao Yi said coldly, his gaze fixed on Su Bai and brimming with arrogance.

Relying solely on his massive Qi Spring and the amplification of the Blizzard Sword, his combat power was only slightly improved from before.

But with the addition of Martial Arts Power, his combat power had entered the realm of the Extreme Realm.

At that moment, a thunderous shout came through.

”If Su Bai can’t kill you, does that mean I can’t kill you either?”

The sound echoed from afar.

A streak of flame rushed toward Xiao Yi at a terrifying speed.

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, and his complexion shifted slightly, ”Flame Martial King, Extreme Realm Middle Stage?”

During the Heavenly Origin Realm, the gap between the Mid-stage and Early Stage was already immense.

Not to mention the gap in the Extreme Realm between Mid-stage and Early Stage.

The difference was truly heaven and earth.

If the Flame Martial King made a move, he could probably kill strong opponents like Bing Chengtian in a few strikes.

The Flame Martial King, filled with endless murderous intent, struck in an instant.

However, someone was faster.

A figure in white drifted into existence seemingly out of thin air.

A gentle wave of Sword Qi was released.

Swish...

The Sword Qi flashed by and ultimately dissipated in the distant horizon.

The flames on the Flame Martial King’s body were completely extinguished.

On his chest, a ghastly Sword Mark was oozing fresh blood.

The wound was coated with a layer of dreadful Cold Frost, compounding the injury.

The Flame Martial King was defeated in a single move.

Within the entire Sky-splitting Sword Sect, there was only one person with such ability.

The newcomer was none other than the Sky-splitting Sword Maiden!

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