Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 1699: Chapter 1699: The Complete Supreme Sword Technique

Dongli Sword Palace.

The banquet had already begun, with martial artists and heavenly talents from various great forces all present.

Speaking of which, the competition for the slots had been ongoing without interruption.

Only on the day when the Martial Arts Arena was shattered, and since it was already night, did it cease for just one night.

Apart from that, the competition had been relentless, going on without pause.

The heavenly talents took turns stepping onto the stage to compete; the Sword Palace referees remained constantly in charge.

Today, as everything came to a close, the various forces finally relaxed, drinking heartily and engaging in lively conversation.

To the martial artists from the prominent forces, even if they didn’t secure a slot or missed the grand event of the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb, it was still a chance to witness an unprecedented grand occasion.

It wasn’t a wasted trip, after all.

Though the competition had ended, the forces continued to mingle and establish connections.

Of course, in this world, strength is ultimately respected.

Thus, most of the conversations revolved around the martial artists and heavenly talents from the Eighteen Mansions and the Beiyin Sect’s martial artists and heavenly talents, among other overlord forces.

As the host of this grand event and one of the Three Great Sword Palaces of the current era, Dongli Sword Palace was similarly swarmed with people wanting to converse.

As for who was most in the spotlight, it had to be Ye Liu and Ran Qi.

The Ye Saint Mansion and Heavenly Spear Mansion, to which they belonged, ranked among the top forces of the Eighteen Mansions.

The two were even the most outstanding talents among the Eighteen Mansions’s Talents.

Moreover, the marriage alliance between the Ye Saint Mansion and the Heavenly Star Mansion was already a decided matter.

Thus, many martial artists from various forces came to make toasts and celebrate with Guu Lianxing, Ye Liu, and Ran Qi and their group.

”Oh.”

At this moment, a martial artist suddenly exclaimed in surprise, ”Why hasn’t Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao come to the banquet?”

”Indeed.” Some other martial artists chimed in, ”It seems that Young Master Shui Ninghan is also absent.”

”I heard that Young Master Shui Ninghan had arranged to meet Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao at Sword Mountain.”

”Haha, so Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao is off to another engagement?”

The surrounding martial artists discussed with knowing smiles.

”Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao, accompanied by a beautiful companion, no wonder he isn’t here.”

”Haha, and to go specially to such a serene place like Sword Mountain for solitude...”

The discussions around them grew more nuanced and subtle.

The martial artists, already absorbed in cheerful conversations, spoke more freely.

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In fact, at this moment, Xiao Yi was in a corner at the edge of the Sword Palace.

After descending from Sword Mountain, he, disliking the bustle, had parted ways with Ran Qi.

While Ran Qi went to the banquet, he stayed alone in a corner of the Sword Palace, quietly contemplating.

Compared to the noise, he preferred to enjoy this peace in the dark night alone.

Sometimes glancing at the stars in the sky or feeling the rustling night wind.

In the darkness, standing there, even if a regular martial artist passed by, they might not notice the cold figure in the shadows.

Of course, being on the edge of the Sword Palace, no martial artist would come by.

It’s worth mentioning that this Extreme East location was quite desolate.

Standing there, Xiao Yi could overlook the landscape beyond the Sword Palace at a glance.

A vast, desolate terrain, with few signs of life, only Dongli Sword Palace situated there.

In Xiao Yi’s perspective, this place was actually a very good spot for tranquil cultivation.

Undisturbed by external matters, one could focus on Martial Arts cultivation.

The desolation, spanning millions of miles, was most suitable for swordsmen tempering their Sword Hearts.

One of the Three Great Sword Palaces was indeed located in an extraordinary place.

”Hugh.” Xiao Yi suddenly took a deep breath.

He withdrew his gaze, taking out the ’Supreme Sword Technique.’

After a few glances, Xiao Yi found himself completely absorbed by the Supreme Sword Technique.

”As expected of Dongli Sword Palace’s ’Supreme Sword Technique,’ truly profound.” Xiao Yi could already perceive the intricacies of this supreme sword technique after just a glance.

Two hours later.

Having roughly comprehended this sword technique, his surprise only grew deeper.

This sword technique, appearing merely a small stack of books, contained brilliant and meticulously thought-out Sword Dao knowledge and mysteries in every word.

Comparatively assessing, the Sword Dao knowledge within it even surpassed the inheritance he received from Senior Xinghuan in Star Swapping City.

If this supreme sword technique were cultivated to its peak, it might even surpass Senior Xinghuan’s Star Illusion Swordsmanship by several degrees.

Moreover, currently, this supreme sword technique was merely a replica, not complete, only about 90%.

”Impressive.” Xiao Yi quietly admired it.

”Unfortunately, I ultimately first practiced Star Illusion Swordsmanship, and excelled in it.”

In the past, Star Illusion Swordsmanship was undoubtedly an extraordinarily formidable card for him.

Utilizing the Star Power of heaven and earth, allowing him to unleash exceedingly powerful combat strength.

Yet so far, with his skill in Fire Control, his swordsmanship actually significantly lagged behind.

Even with his full potential, his swordsmanship only reached the Martial Arts Great Power Level.

Far from matching his skill in Fire Control.

However, given its potential as his fastest path to enhance swordsmanship, continuing with Star Illusion Swordsmanship was naturally better compared to retraining the Supreme Sword Technique.

If someday he had ample time, he might delve into studying this Supreme Sword Technique.

As he knew, even Ao Donglou had only cultivated this supreme sword technique to about 80%, far from perfection.

It’s understandable considering the technique’s profoundness.

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A silent night passed.

Xiao Yi put away the Supreme Sword Technique.

After a night’s enlightenment, he had made some progress, but truly achieving great gains wasn’t something achievable in a single day.

Gazing at the sky, Xiao Yi nodded slightly, ”It’s time to leave.”

Xiao Yi went to find Ao Donglou to say his goodbye.

After all, he had been staying at Dongli Sword Palace for some time and naturally should bid farewell.

Ao Donglou, seemingly anticipating Xiao Yi’s departure, smiled and said, ”Yi Xiao, my young friend, are you eager to return to the Main Hall?”

Xiao Yi gave a faint, indifferent smile, remaining silent.

At this moment, Ao Donglou retrieved a tome and handed it to Xiao Yi.

”Palace Master Ao, what is this?” Xiao Yi slightly furrowed his brow.

Ao Donglou chuckled lightly, ”This is the final 10% of our Dongli Sword Palace’s Supreme Sword Technique.”

”What’s the meaning of this, Palace Master Ao?” Xiao Yi did not receive it, knowing that gifts often came with requests.

Sure enough, with a hint of request, Ao Donglou said, ”I wish to ask Yi Xiao, my young friend, to look after Yinfeng in the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb.”

”This...” Xiao Yi frowned, about to refuse.

The Ancient Emperor’s Tomb, incredibly unpredictable, nothing could be guaranteed.

Xiao Yi didn’t have the confidence to claim he could protect others, so he didn’t wish to agree.

If tasked with helping Ao Yinfeng gain any benefits in the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb, Xiao Yi would be even less inclined to agree, lacking such assurance.

Unexpectedly, Ao Donglou quickly chimed in, ”Yi Xiao, my young friend, rest assured, I won’t pressure you.”

”I’m not making any extreme demands.”

”No one in the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb has the certainty to ignore everything.”

”What I’m entrusting is merely for Yi Xiao to protect Yinfeng to the best of your ability.”

”Oh?” Xiao Yi slightly furrowed.

Ao Donglou smiled, ”The Ancient Emperor’s Tomb undeniably presents a rare opportunity.”

”But compared to opportunities and fortunes, life is more crucial.”

”I don’t insist on Yinfeng gaining anything significant there, but as our Dongli Sword Palace’s most outstanding next-generation successor, I absolutely do not want any mishap to befall him.”

”As such, I humbly request Yi Xiao, my young friend, to look after him a bit.”

”Of course, only do what you can without any coercion.” Ao Donglou said earnestly.

”Alright then.” Xiao Yi nodded, taking the final part of the Supreme Sword Technique, agreeing to the request.

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