Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 773: Chapter 773: The True Central Region

Duanmu Palace Master’s words genuinely surprised Xiao Yi.

In the Wind Saint Territory, Liu Cangmang belonged to the older generation of strong individuals.

Unlike Duanmu Palace Master, who was not well-known and shrouded in mystery, and unlike the untouchable and lofty figures such as the Wind Saint Emperor and the Wind Saint Great Guardian.

Liu Cangmang’s deeds were well-known throughout the Wind Saint Territory, and nearly everyone could talk about them at length.

Even Xiao Yi, an ’outsider’ who had not been in the Wind Saint Territory for long, had heard of him.

He was like a legend, and even more like a sun that had once risen swiftly, shining limitlessly; yet, at the peak of his brilliance, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

In his youth, he was acknowledged as the number one talent in the Wind Saint Territory.

”How could such a person...” Xiao Yi showed a puzzled expression.

In Wind Control City, his encounter with that Chief Steward, although brief,

gave him the impression of an ordinary old man.

There was nothing to make one feel his brilliance, the sharp edges of a strong person, or perhaps, a once supreme talent.

There was only ordinariness, and a hint... of twilight years.

”Let’s not talk about his affairs for now,” waved Duanmu Palace Master.

”Firstly, about your matter.”

Duanmu Palace Master looked directly at Xiao Yi and said, ”Young man, are you truly not afraid of the endless pursuit by the Wind Saint Empire?”

Xiao Yi shrugged; he had nothing to fear.

He was about to leave the Wind Saint Territory soon, and as for the bastards from the Wind Saint Empire, let them pursue if they wished; he was not interested in dealing with them.

Duanmu Palace Master, seeing Xiao Yi’s indifferent demeanor, could not help but feel a surge of anger.

”Young man, where do you get your confidence from?”

”Old Liu was willing to help you, but he hasn’t told me the reason; perhaps the old man hasn’t been back to the Main Hall to see me in a long time.”

”But I can guess his intention is the same as mine.”

”Reason?” Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

”Your talent,” Duanmu Palace Master said gravely.

”That day, outside the borders of Fengxu Country, although it was but a brief glimpse, I was not mistaken.”

”You possess a Purple Martial Soul.”

”I don’t know if you understand the significance of a Purple Martial Soul, and I’m too lazy to explain since it would be a lengthy discourse.”

”I can only tell you that in the Flame Dragon Continent, using the tier of Martial Souls to define the strength of one’s talent is not unreasonable.”

”A Martial Soul, transformed by the Heaven and Earth Rules, awakened by the Martial Artist himself, follows the Martial Artist throughout his life.”

”Heaven and Earth Rules categorize Martial Souls into different colors, different tiers, each having its significance.”

”A Purple Martial Soul, firstly represents the talent you were born with, and secondly, you also possess extraordinary Martial Arts Talent, such as understanding ability, comprehension ability, and so forth.”

”Of course, judging by your performance now, at such a young age, with such strength and such terrifying achievements, you have fully proven both your talent and gifts.”

Duanmu Palace Master continued to gaze at Xiao Yi intensely.

Undoubtedly, Duanmu Palace Master was willing to help Xiao Yi repeatedly due to his talent.

However...

Xiao Yi, puzzled, asked, ”I have no relationship with either Duanmu Palace Master or Senior Liu Cangmang.”

”Even if I have exceptional talent, in your eyes, I’m merely a strange Heavenly Talent, unrelated to you.”

”And now, I am a wanted criminal of the Wind Saint Empire, an enemy of the Wind Saint Empire.”

”Is Duanmu Palace Master really willing to help me, simply because of my talent, and get involved in trouble?”

Xiao Yi couldn’t help but be puzzled and felt compelled to voice his doubts.

Some things needed to be clarified.

Duanmu Palace Master shook his head and said gravely, ”No, it’s not without connections; you are an Asura Hall Deacon.”

”Our Asura Hall is the one with the fewest people among the Ancient Eight Halls.”

”It’s not that our Asura Hall has stringent restrictions; it’s merely because there are too few Body Cultivation Martial Artists.”

”Unlike the other seven palaces, where anyone with suitable attributes can join.”

”In our Asura Hall, only Body Cultivation Martial Artists.”

”You are also a Body Cultivation Martial Artist; you know full well how difficult the training is and how high the talent requirements are.”

The Duanmu Hall Master sighed, ”You traveled all the way to the Royal Capital, passing through numerous Asura Hall Branch Halls.”

”How many young Asura Warriors have you seen?”

”I fear that they don’t even make up a tenth in each branch hall.”

Xiao Yi nodded.

The Duanmu Hall Master continued, ”A Body Cultivation Martial Artist not only needs ample innate talent but also a significant amount of time to grow.”

”We of the Asura Hall, are already few in number, and the younger generation even more so. Shouldn’t I take care of you?”

”But I am a fugitive,” Xiao Yi frowned and said.

”Where did you get that you are a fugitive?” The Duanmu Hall Master waved his hand,” I am well aware of your grudge with the Wind Saint Empire.”

”I was personally present at the incident in the Fengxu Realm.”

”As for the so-called troubles...”

The Duanmu Hall Master paused, his eyes brimming with pride, ”The Asura Hall never fears trouble.”

”Uh,” Xiao Yi was startled.

”Alright, back to our main topic,” the Duanmu Hall Master said, ”The question from before, where did you get the confidence, young man?”

Xiao Yi shared what was on his mind.

”Oh? You plan to leave the Wind Saint Territory?” The Duanmu Hall Master was initially slightly surprised, then his face took on a teasing look.

”Young man, I told you, the Wind Saint Great Guardian has personally pursued you.”

”The moment you step out of this Asura Hall, he will find you within two hours.”

”You won’t have a chance to even leave the Wind Saint Empire, let alone the Wind Saint Territory.”

Xiao Yi chuckled, ”In terms of strength, I certainly can’t compare to such a powerful figure as the Great Guardian.”

”But just leaving, I am confident I can manage.”

”Confident?” The Duanmu Hall Master mocked, ”If your so-called confidence is your proud stealth technique, then I must tell you, to the old veterans of the Heavenly Extreme Realm, that’s merely a joke.”

”The perception and tracking ability of Martial Arts Power is enough to leave you nowhere to hide.”

”Hmm?” Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, pondering.

The Duanmu Hall Master spoke first, ”I will ask you another question. What is your purpose in leaving the Wind Saint Territory?”

”These past few days, you have been perusing the intelligence documents in the Scrolls Room.”

”What are you trying to find?”

Xiao Yi thought for a moment and stated bluntly, ”To find someone.”

”You wish to leave the Wind Saint Territory for the same reason?” asked the Duanmu Hall Master.

”Mmm.” Xiao Yi nodded.

”Then you might as well give up,” the Duanmu Hall Master said sternly.

”Why?” Xiao Yi asked, frowning.

The Duanmu Hall Master said with a playful smile, ”If you can’t find the information you seek, or news of the person you’re looking for in the Scrolls Room of my First Main Hall.”

”Then you can only go to the Central Region.”

”Isn’t this place the Central Region?” Xiao Yi was confused and asked.

”No,” the Duanmu Hall Master shook his head, ”The true Central Region lies at the very center of the continent.”

”Even if you leave the Wind Saint Territory, you must still travel a vast distance.”

”You will need a guide, otherwise, you may walk for decades and still not reach it.”

”What about you, Duanmu Hall Master...” Xiao Yi looked to the Duanmu Hall Master.

The Duanmu Hall Master shook his head, ”I will not be your guide, because I do not wish for you to head to the Central Region now.”

”I can wait,” Xiao Yi said solemnly.

”Wait?” The Duanmu Hall Master chuckled, ”What if I say ten years, would you still wait?”

”Ten years?” Xiao Yi’s expression changed.

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The third update.