Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 2226: Chapter 2223: Illusion Dao vs. Illusion Dao

Sudden sneak attack?

The uproar around them suddenly turned into angry shouts.

”You’re at least a Monster of the Eight Palaces, and this is how despicable you are?”

”Your strength is inferior, so you resort to a sneak attack? Aren’t you afraid of being ridiculed by the whole world?”

Just now, the battle between Xiao Yi and Bing Yu was fought above the First Layer of Saint Sovereign Realm.

And Xiao Yi’s instant kill speed was even beyond that level.

So those who had the ability to clearly see Xiao Yi’s movements were only the three protectors, the nine elders, and a few other elders.

As for the ordinary Palace Martial Artists surrounding them, they didn’t have that level of eyesight yet.

Of course, the Martial Artists of Ice Emperor Palace were not weak either, so they could vaguely sense something was off.

But that one furious shout from Guardian Nangong directly planted a preconceived notion in the minds of those who hadn’t seen clearly and hadn’t had time to think.

On the Chief’s platform, Xia Yifeng’s brows furrowed. ”Guardian Nangong, isn’t this slander a bit too much?”

Xia Yifeng’s voice was not loud, and it was confined to the Chief’s platform.

They, a group of protectors and elders, could naturally tell that the instant killing sword strike just now was Xiao Yi’s true strength crushing Bing Yu.

However, none of them spoke up to clarify.

After all, the one who lost now was their own Heavenly Talent of Ice Emperor Palace, and even a Venerable Envoy at that.

Besides, they couldn’t very well say to his face that their Ice Emperor Palace’s protector, one of their three great powerhouses, was slandering a young man.

Thus, though the elders understood, they kept silent.

On the Martial Arts Arena.

”Heh.” Xiao Yi listened to these voices without paying much attention, merely saying blandly, ”If you’re not convinced, you can let Bing Yu come back up and fight again.”

”However, Bing Yu is just a mere First Layer Saint Sovereign, with strength of roughly around thirteen thousand strands. Whether he fights again or not doesn’t mean much.”

”Do as you like, just don’t waste my time. Next one.”

Such casual words from Xiao Yi sounded to the other seven Venerable Envoys like sheer disdain and contempt.

The seven immediately darkened their faces. ”He really is arrogant.”

One of them, whose expression carried lofty pride yet also steadiness, spoke in a deep voice, ”We’ll count that previous bout as Master Xiao Yi’s victory.”

”For the next match, which junior brother will go test him?” He looked toward the other Venerable Envoys beside him.

”I’ll go.” A delightful, sultry voice rang out.

It was Bing Mei’er.

”Junior sister Mei’er?” The seven around her were slightly surprised.

Previously, the most arrogant-faced Nangong Ming flashed a hint of admiration and said, ”Junior sister Mei’er, though this Xiao Yi may not be your match...”

”This man is extremely despicable and good at sneak attacks. Be careful.”

”Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Ming.” Bing Mei’er nodded charmingly, her figure flickering as she appeared ten meters in front of Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi glanced at her and took a few steps back.

Bing Mei’er giggled coquettishly. ”What’s wrong, Master Xiao Yi, are you scared?”

Xiao Yi replied mildly, ”No, I just intend to give you the chance to make the first move.”

”Hehe.” Bing Mei’er covered her mouth with a laugh. ”Young Master Xiao Yi didn’t seem like the type to pity a beauty before.”

That last sentence, Bing Mei’er sent by voice transmission.

Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

In truth, he’d simply not known previously that Ice Emperor Palace had its own internal strife.

In his view, he had assumed Ice Emperor Palace was united as one.

And since Senior Luoo was on good terms with Ice Emperor Palace and even kept the Palace Master Token for them, the relationship between the two was clearly not shallow.

That was why Xiao Yi, upon arriving at Ice Emperor Palace, had been courteous and dared to stroll around casually.

If he had known earlier that Ice Emperor Palace had its own internal power struggles, he definitely wouldn’t have wandered about, lest a slight misstep drag him into a vortex of disputes.

It wasn’t that he was afraid; he just didn’t want trouble.

Also, when it came to Ice Emperor Palace, he still felt somewhat indebted over what happened back then with Ice Venerable.

So when Bing Mei’er suddenly attacked him earlier, he hadn’t struck instantly, which nearly led to trouble afterward.

But that sense of indebtedness wasn’t because Xiao Yi was in the wrong.

Back then, Ice Venerable tried to devour his Spiritual Sense; he couldn’t possibly not resist.

So that guilt was only one or two parts, since he’d gained many benefits himself; but if Ice Emperor Palace kept overstepping, he wouldn’t give them even half a shred of face.

Today’s fight was proof of that.

At this moment, Bing Mei’er in front was smiling brilliantly, her voice sweetly seductive.

Every gesture and step she took carried astonishing allure; a single glance at her made it hard for one to pull oneself free.

Xiao Yi stood where he was in silence.

His gaze gradually grew vacant.

”Hehe.” Bing Mei’er smiled triumphantly. ”Master Xiao Yi’s strength is impressive, but his vigilance isn’t that great.”

In fact, the moment Bing Mei’er darted out and took her place in front of Xiao Yi, as soon as she revealed that enchanting smile, her Illusion Dao had already been unleashed.

It was just that Xiao Yi seemed to have noticed nothing.

”Though Master Xiao Yi has startling battle achievements, without that Purple Lightning Divine Sword, he’s at most a First Layer Saint Sovereign Martial Artist, unable to withstand even a single move from me.”

Bing Mei’er smiled proudly.

On the Chief’s platform, Guardian Nangong gave a cold chuckle. ”Looks like the outcome’s already decided.”

A year and a half ago, during the grand event at Holy Moon Sect, the Hidden Hundred Families had all gathered.

But this secluded ancient power, Ice Emperor Palace, had not gone.

Even so, Ice Emperor Palace was not ignorant of outside news; the three protectors were well aware of Xiao Yi’s astonishing battle record during that Holy Moon Sect war.

This was also why they had set the rules of this competition.

Back then, Xiao Yi had relied on the Purple Lightning Divine Sword and his own Essence Blood to battle in all directions.

Without those trump cards, Xiao Yi was nothing much.

Top-grade Holy Artifacts are the strongest Holy Artifacts in the world, their power terrifying, let alone a sharp sword-type Holy Artifact. When a Sword Cultivator wields it, his strength naturally soars.

Without a Top-grade Holy Artifact in hand, what is a Sword Cultivator without a sword?

”Guardian Bing, announce the outcome.” Guardian Nangong said coldly. ”Later, have Xia Canglan directly take this loser out of our Ice Emperor Palace. I find it stifling just to look at him.”

”The outcome decided? Not necessarily.” Xia Yifeng chuckled lightly.

”Not decided yet?” Guardian Nangong sneered. ”Right now, this Xiao Yi is completely lost in mind. If Mei’er wished to take his life, she could kill him a thousand times over.”

”Look more carefully.” Xia Yifeng smiled.

Guardian Bing’s expression sank. ”It’s indeed not over.”

”What?” Guardian Nangong’s brows knit tight.

On the Ice Crystal Martial Arts Arena, Xiao Yi’s previously vacant gaze had long since turned clear again.

On the contrary, Bing Mei’er in front of him now had her eyes unfocused, standing there in a daze.

In fact, from the very beginning, Xiao Yi had never fallen into the Illusion Dao.

He wouldn’t suffer the same loss twice.

”That is...?” Guardian Nangong’s brows furrowed even more.

Guardian Bing suddenly showed a look of shock. ”It’s Heart Fire Illusion Dao, the signature Martial Arts of the second generation Master of the Main Hall of Flame Hall. In the Ancient great war, with just a single thought he erased the minds of a million demon beasts.”

”It’s Mei’er who’s fallen into the Illusion Dao.”

On the Ice Crystal Martial Arts Arena, Bing Mei’er suddenly woke up, shouting loudly, ”Master Xiao Yi, you’ve lost!”

Xiao Yi smiled faintly. ”Looks like what Miss Mei’er saw in the Illusion Realm was the scene of my defeat.”

”Illusion Dao?” Bing Mei’er instantly reacted.

All around them, the crowd burst into roaring laughter.

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Seventh update. (Supplement)