Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 2187: Chapter 2184: Ancient Glory

”Second Layer of Saint Sovereign Realm?”

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes.

The several hundred evil cultivators around him had been completely suppressed and restrained the moment he appeared.

Only these eight broke through his spatial confinement.

All eight possessed Supreme Peak Cultivation.

Yet, above the Central Region, anyone with Supreme Peak Cultivation couldn’t possibly be unknown, even if they are evil cultivators.

However, Xiao Yi couldn’t recognize any of these eight.

They were eight middle-aged men with no distinctive features.

Additionally, the aura of these eight men now astonishingly reached the Second Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm.

Such a Secret Technique is not ordinary at all.

Recalling, even back then, Xiao Yi reached this level when he surpassed with his Supreme Cultivation.

In Sword Dao, he relied on Dawn Without Limit.

In Fire Dao, he depended on six types of the world’s mightiest flames.

In Poison Dao, he relied on the Unique Poison Realm.

But which of these means is ordinary?

Dawn Without Limit was the strongest technique in the Ancient Emperor’s hand, arguably the strongest during ancient times.

And all the mighty flames in the world are rare, not to mention mastering six types.

The Unique Poison Realm came from the Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book, a unique cultivation technique that overturned the cultivation system, and it was unique to Xiao Yi himself to have successfully cultivated it.

Now, these eight evil cultivators can also step into the Second Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm with Supreme Cultivation alone.

This means the Secret Technique these evil cultivators are using today is nothing less than the various techniques Xiao Yi possesses.

This is what surprises and puzzles Xiao Yi the most.

Xiao Yi has always been cautious and exceptionally intelligent.

In a brief moment, myriad thoughts surged through his mind.

”Just at this level, trying to deal with me?” Xiao Yi glanced at the eight men and sneered.

Though curious, there’s no need to think too much as long as he captures these eight.

And it’s evident that although the aura of the eight evil cultivators has greatly increased, their faces have paled somewhat.

Clearly, though strong, this Secret Technique must have a cost.

”Hmph.” The eight evil cultivators around him snorted coldly.

”Xiao Yi, we know your achievements are impressive.”

”But do you think that’s all there is?”

”Release.” The eight shouted simultaneously.

Swoosh... Swoosh... Swoosh... Swoosh...

A series of streams of light flew out from the Universe Rings in the hands of the eight.

”Martial Arts Puppets? No...” Xiao Yi exclaimed, then furrowed his brows again.

Within those streams of light, the radiance and aura of metallic iron were evident.

But shortly thereafter, these metals covered the eight men.

”Puppet Fusion? How is this possible?” Qing Lin and Ran Qi’s faces changed dramatically.

Xiao Yi was right, those streams of light that flew out were indeed Martial Arts Puppets.

Except, they weren’t ordinary Martial Arts Puppets.

They were peculiar puppets that could merge with martial artists.

Xiao Yi’s eyes had narrowed completely, ”Body Integration Puppets, weapon and martial artist as one, is not impossible, but such an Artifact Refining Technique has long been lost.”

”Lost?” Qing Lin and Ran Qi furrowed their brows beside him.

”Why haven’t we heard of it?”

Xiao Yi’s expression condensed, ”Not just you, if I hadn’t coincidentally seen a brief description in the Main Hall Records of the Eight Palaces, even I wouldn’t have known.”

”Know about the glory of ancient martial arts?”

Qing Lin and Ran Qi nodded, they obviously knew about this.

Legend has it that ancient times were when martial arts reached its pinnacle of development.

In those ancient times, martial arts flourished immensely.

And today, martial arts are far from what they were in ancient times.

Hence, many martial artists today hope to restore the glorious days of ancient martial arts.

Of course, such theories are common nowadays.

Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, ”Weapon and martial artist as one was the pinnacle of Artifact Refining during ancient glory.”

”This method had already been lost even within that glorious ancient period, let alone today?”

After speaking, Xiao Yi gazed at the eight men, ”Legend has it there was a thriving Artifact Refining family in early ancient times whose refining methods were earth-shattering.”

”The family’s head at that time was astoundingly talented, crafting countless Divine Weapons that all moved heaven and earth.”

”His greatest achievement was inventing this fearsome puppet refining method.”

”This refining method reached its peak in Middle Ancient Times but suddenly vanished and was lost in later times.”

”By the end of Ancient Times, few even knew of this method.”

”Currently, it’s been tens of thousands of years since the end of ancient times.”

”Why talk about even further back?”

”I am very curious how you obtained these puppets.”

”The peak glory of the Puppet Technique?” The person next to him asked with a shocked expression, ”Do the Eight Palaces have such puppets?”

Xiao Yi shook his head, ”What do you think? The Eight Palaces were founded during ancient times.”

”This secret, even for the Eight Palaces, is an ancient secret.”

”Let alone the Eight Palaces, even the Holy Moon Sect, which has passed down longer, couldn’t have such ancient Martial Arts Puppets.”

In the surroundings, the aura of the eight evil cultivators had completely fused with the Martial Arts Puppets on their bodies.

Their aura had instantaneously entered the Sixth Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm.

Accurately speaking, the aura of the Sixth Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm belonged to these eight Martial Arts Puppets.

In other words, the strength of these eight Martial Arts Puppets was at the Sixth Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm.

The reason these eight evil cultivators elevated their strength to the Second Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm was to better endure these Martial Arts Puppets.

Otherwise, mere Supreme Peak Cultivation couldn’t possibly allow these Martial Arts Puppets to merge.

”Alright.” The eight sneered, ”No matter how many questions, we won’t answer a word.”

”Being puzzled at the brink of death isn’t a good thing.”

”Taking secrets to the Netherworld would mean dying without rest, kehkeh.”

The eight chuckled cynically, their laughter laced with mockery and cold killing intent.

”Attack.” The eight shouted furiously, striking out in an instant.

”Heh.” Xiao Yi let out a cold laugh.

Clang...

Crack... Crack... Crack...

A crisp sword hum followed by an abundance of purple lightning.

Purple Lightning instantly appeared in Xiao Yi’s hand.

Slash...

Xiao Yi emerged with his sword, in one strike, the puppet on the evil cultivator before him was split open.

”What? How is this possible...” The evil cultivator’s pupils shrunk.

A puppet with the strength of the Sixth Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm, incredibly solid, was split open in one strike?

Boom...

Another strike, a sound of explosion.

An evil cultivator was directly smashed away heavily.

No, accurately, it was this sturdy puppet that was smashed and flew away.

Bang...

Another strike, this time, the evil cultivator turned into a blood mist while being flung away, leaving only the Martial Arts Puppet behind.

”A bunch of fools, truly overestimating themselves.” Behind, Qing Lin and Ran Qi shook their heads, laughing coldly.

A year and a half ago, they truly witnessed Xiao Yi’s abilities at the Holy Moon event.

Back then, wielding a sword like a god of war, sweeping across, no one could stop him.

Even now, could these puny eight with Sixth Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm deal with him?

From the start, these two never worried.

Even if Xiao Yi’s aura hadn’t dramatically improved since a year and a half ago, still remaining at only the First Layer of the Saint Sovereign Realm.

But he was absolutely not someone these mere evil cultivators could rival.

Clang... Clang... Clang...

Bang... Bang... Bang...

Boom... Boom...

The battle concluded extremely quickly.

All eight fallen, either dead or heavily injured.

But just at this moment, a figure suddenly emerged from the distant space.

”Hmph, a bunch of idiots.” The figure was an elderly man, full of rage.

”Xie Ruhai?” Xiao Yi looked at the old man, instantly recognizing his identity.

”What? Xie Ruhai? The Great Elder of the Evil Lord Mansion?” Qing Lin and Ran Qi’s faces immediately changed.

This time, their expressions truly shifted.

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Third update.

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