Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 2154: Chapter 2151: Why Don’t You Give Up?

”Seven days and nights?”

Xiao Yi was slightly surprised, but had somewhat expected it.

Before he fainted, he was already vaguely aware to what extent his injuries and backlash had reached.

Those injuries were manageable.

Whether sword marks, knife scars, or palm imprints, all were left during battles with a group of titled elders, secluded elders, and powerful figures of the Hidden Hundred Families.

When these injuries erupted at that final moment beyond his endurance, the Golden Flame Sacred Fire had already automatically overflowed, forcibly healing him.

With his own Alchemist skills and the effects of the Golden Flame Sacred Fire, in fact, a minor portion of the injuries had already been offset.

Later, with the help of the Medicine Venerate Master, he recuperated for a while.

Therefore, these injuries were nothing significant.

Most importantly, it was the backlash.

The backlash, first, was from excessive loss of Essence Blood and fresh blood in his body, which he endured while still fighting, thus causing physical backlash.

The second, and most severe, was the backlash of power.

His Flame Formation, amplified by 15 Martial Arts Relics, became overwhelmingly powerful.

Even in that extremely short period, it granted him a combat power no less than the various Main Hall Masters.

This allowed him to instantly kill a group of titled elders from Beiyin Palace and even the Grand Elder of Beiyin Palace-level powerhouses.

But the cost was a terrifying and severe backlash.

This backlash, in fact, caused him extreme pain during the battle.

However, such was Xiao Yi’s character.

No matter when or where, he never wanted to show his painful side, whether in front of enemies or elders and seniors.

Thus, he always appeared calm and indifferent.

In reality, his body seemed to collapse at any moment, as if it were about to disintegrate.

The pressure from that overwhelming combat power almost seemed to crush him into pulp at every moment.

Within mere seconds, it could make him unable to bear it any longer.

Yet he kept holding on.

Originally, in his plan, he intended to hold on until he slaughtered the elders of Beiyin Palace and killed Beiyin Wuwei, before dispersing all his power.

Because that was almost the limit of what his body could bear.

Holding on any further would have meant a life-threatening situation.

But never did he expect the 15 Martial Arts Relics to actually draw out the calamity space of the Evil Domain.

Forcing him to continue, and even at the last moment, borrowing the power of the 15 Martial Arts Relics to repel a hand of the Evil Emperor.

The maintenance time had to be increased due to this, and he had to exert a massive backlash for one final strike under such pressure.

The consequences were predictable.

And thus, Xiao Yi ended up in a coma for a full seven days and nights.

This backlash was already infinitely close to the brink of death, not any less dangerous than when Xiao Yi had been fully backlashed by the Ice Phoenix Sword, or when he was in critical danger during the Abyss Demon Beast battle on several occasions.

If not for the Medicine Venerate Master, the foremost alchemist of this age, and countless Healing Holy Medicines, whether Xiao Yi could have woken up today would have been in question.

”Phew.” Xiao Yi exhaled lightly, smiling.

”Tsk tsk.” Beside him, the Senior Swordswoman teased with a laugh, ”Back then, at East Sea Fortress, I knew you were looking for this little girl.”

”But never did I expect you to journey through countless mountains and rivers, even crossing extremely dangerous space-time turbulence, to come to the Central Region without a moment’s rest. All that, just to find this little wife of yours.”

”Senior...” Yiyi blushed, her voice as soft as a whisper.

The Senior Swordswoman smiled, ”Alright, at moments like this, I shouldn’t spoil the mood. Now that you’re awake, I can relax and leave.”

With those words, the Senior Swordswoman turned and left.

In the private chamber, only Xiao Yi and Yiyi remained.

Xiao Yi gazed at her, momentarily at a loss for words, overwhelmed with emotion.

The two purposes of coming to the Central Region, now one was accomplished.

After so many years of searching, the first person who appeared in his life, and a most important one, he had finally found.

Even if she was but a fleeting shooting star in his life, from now on, he would hold on tightly.

Shooting stars may fade, but as long as Xiao Yi is unwilling, not even the sky can make it disappear.

All lies in strength.

In the past, he couldn’t find or chase after this shooting star disappearing on the horizon; today, he has found it.

Because he now has enough power.

In the future, even if it is against the will of the heavens, he will defy it.

He believes that he will also have such strength against the heavens in the future.

Of course, that’s another story.

Today, as he looked at her, he felt a sense of fulfillment.

Between him and her, in fact, there was nothing earth-shattering, nor were there long-lasting companionships.

What they have is a short companionship, yet it’s etched deeply in their hearts.

Still the same saying, some people, once recognized, will never change.

Some people, the moment they’re recognized, it means a lifetime.

Not because of stubbornness, nor any other reason.

But, if at that moment, with one glance, it can be determined, it means there’s no space for anyone else in the eyes.

Just one moment, just one glance, and it represents a lifetime.

The so-called life, it isn’t this one glance representing a lifetime; rather this lifetime, will never again feel like this when looking at others.

This is not love at first sight, nor is it a sudden infatuation.

This feeling, although indescribable, Xiao Yi recognized it with one glance.

”Over a decade without seeing, shouldn’t you say something to me?” Xiao Yi gazed at her, speaking with a light smile.

”Uh.” Yiyi, looking at Xiao Yi’s gaze, blushed even more.

This handsome face, these clear eyes, being watched like this, perhaps no woman can endure it for too long.

”Young Master... are you hungry? Yiyi will go make a meal.” Yiyi stammered, letting out a sentence.

Xiao Yi’s face twitched, nearly spitting out old blood.

...

Outside the private chamber.

There was a hall.

In the hall, eight elders were all seated at a table.

On the table, there was a Universe Ring.

All around, there were numerous items placed.

The Universe Ring belonged to Xiao Yi.

And the pile of items on the table, none was of ordinary quality.

Purple Lightning Divine Sword, God Slaying Sword, Dawn Bell, Ghost Mask, Eight Dragons Burning Fire Furnace, Wind Saint Pot...

A pile of Vice Hall Tokens.

Various Main Hall Records for each hall, or Task Scrolls, or Intelligence Scrolls.

Inside the Universe Ring, there were heaps of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, which were originally given as rewards to their heirs as Cultivation Items.

Of course, there were also heaps of Cultivation Technique manuals and the like.

After a while, the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master first opened their mouth, ”This kid, indeed has quite a substantial fortune.”

Beside, the Flame Hall Master laughed, ”If you take all these things, later I’ll compensate the Xiao Yi kid elsewhere. This heir, you better not fight over...”

”You’re talking nonsense.” The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master immediately glared.

Once again, the room fell into silence.

After a while, the Demon Hunting Main Hall Master opened their mouth solemnly, ”The Eight Palaces have their own iron law.”

”The position of Eight Palaces Main Hall Master cannot be held by one person simultaneously.”

”Among us eight, one must relinquish this heir.”

Yes, the iron law of the Eight Palaces.

In ancient times, though the Eight Palaces were like branches from the same trunk, it was absolutely impossible for all Eight Main Halls to be inherited by the same person.

Such an iron rule is only second to the biggest one: the Eight Palaces must not interfere in the disputes among various factions.

The reason is simple: if the Eight Palaces are all managed by one person, if something goes wrong, it would affect all Eight Palaces, and the consequences would be unbearable.

The Eight Palaces, under different people’s inheritance, can ensure that no matter which hall or several halls make mistakes, there are others to counterbalance, and there is still a chance for remedy.

This reasoning, the eight elders all understand.

”Don’t look at us.” The Asura Hall Master and Wind Shattering Palace Master hurriedly spoke.

”Xiao Yi kid was originally the heir of our two halls, if anyone’s to give up, it won’t be us.”

The Demon Hunting Main Hall Master nodded, ”Those with the surname Luo, and you from the Heavenly Mechanism, if I’m not mistaken, Xiao Yi joined your Black Demon Three Palaces as Xiao Xun out of necessity.”

”He has no intention of inheriting your three palaces, it’d be better if you gave up...”

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master and Soul Hall Master shot a glare, ”Why don’t you Demon Hunting Three Halls give up?”

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The third update.

Today’s updates, concluded.