Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 650: Return to East Sea Fortress

Leaving the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, Xiao Yi hurried to the East Sea Fortress.

In just a few hours, Xiao Yi had flown all the way to the territory of the East Six Counties.

Crossing over the East Six Counties was the barrier of the East Sea.

At this time, the breach in the barrier of the East Sea was still there.

Xiao Yi entered and went straight back to the Flame Martial Fortress.

By then, the teams from the various kingdoms and Martial Arts Holy Lands at the East Sea Fortress had already left.

The East Sea Festival was also long over.

On ordinary days, the East Sea Fortress wasn’t very bustling.

Besides the Fortress Warriors stationed on the Heavenly Gold City Wall, the rest of the warriors were almost always in closed-door cultivation.

The entire fortress emanated a silent yet weighty atmosphere.

Swoosh...

Xiao Yi’s figure flashed, heading straight to the Commander’s residence, where he found Emperor Yee.

"Ah? Xiao Yi?" Emperor Yee was somewhat surprised by Xiao Yi’s arrival.

"You left just a month ago and are already back?"

"Are you looking for the King? The King is in closed-door cultivation; I’ll have to go and notify him."

"Oh right, if it’s just a matter of cultivation, perhaps I could help answer your questions."

Xiao Yi shook his head, smiling, "Emperor Yee misunderstands."

"This time I’ve come to the fortress especially to find you."

"To find me?" Emperor Yee showed a puzzled look.

Xiao Yi briefly explained the situation.

Hearing this, Emperor Yee chuckled, "I see, a small matter; go ahead and find the Commanders and leaders."

"Now that the Beast Tide has receded, they aren’t busy and are all in their respective fortresses."

"But..." Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, "I’m worried whether my coming here to ask for Tokens might lead to the misuse of private authority by the Commanders and leaders."

This was something Xiao Yi was quite concerned about.

If it would cause inconvenience to the Commanders and leaders, then Xiao Yi would make a note of it, owing them a favor.

After all, he could not claim to have much of a relationship with the various Commanders.

"You exaggerate," said Emperor Yee, waving his hand, "It’s just a matter of finding people for you, not a big deal."

"With the merits you’ve earned at the East Sea Fortress, it’s only right for them to lend you a small hand; go on."

Xiao Yi nodded and left in a flash.

In not much time, he had visited the residences of the Commanders and leaders of the 16 fortresses.

He had gotten almost all the Tokens, with just a few remaining.

Xiao Yi’s gaze turned towards the distant Endless Black Sea.

With a flash of his figure, he flew forward.

At the edge of the Endless Black Sea, eight figures sat in solitude, cross-legged.

It was the Poison Emperor, the Black Wood Palace Master, and the six leaders from the Heavenly Gold Fortress, Ice Martial Fortress, and Black Wood Fortress.

The eight people sat with their eyes closed.

Xiao Yi’s arrival caused them to open their eyes slightly.

In their eyes, there was neither joy nor sorrow.

"Sword Sect’s Genius?" The Poison Emperor was the first to speak.

"Weren’t you supposed to stay at the East Sea Fortress? Why are you here with us today?"

"I have a favor to ask," Xiao Yi replied, and then briefly explained.

Hearing this, the Poison Emperor smiled faintly and said, "Oh, a small matter."

With that, the Poison Emperor took out a Token from his bosom and said, "Take my Token."

"The Royal Family of the Black Wood Kingdom will heed your commands."

The other seven also took out their Tokens, one after the other.

Xiao Yi took the Tokens, thanked them, and was about to leave.

The Poison Emperor stopped him.

"Sword Sect’s Genius, wait," the Poison Emperor said.

"Hmm? What is it?" Xiao Yi showed a puzzled expression.

The Poison Emperor stretched out his hand, and with a flash of light, a book appeared out of thin air.

"This is my Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book. I want to pass it on to you."

Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, "What do you mean by this, Poison Emperor?"

The Poison Emperor spoke softly, "The eight of us have decided to spend our lives guarding this place, without taking a single step away."

"The Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book is the pride of my life, as well as the inheritance of all my abilities."

"I do not wish for it to fade into obscurity."

Xiao Yi frowned and said, "As far as I know, the Poison Emperor has disciples too, doesn’t he?"

"The Genius of the Sword Sect should not misunderstand," the Poison Emperor waved his hand and said, "I am not asking you to become my disciple."

"The Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book, I have also passed it on to the Genius of my Black Wood Kingdom."

"However, I am well aware that their talents are far inferior to yours."

"They can at most inherit seventy to eighty percent of my abilities."

"This..." Xiao Yi hesitated, "But I do not walk the path of poison."

"It’s fine," the Poison Emperor shook his head and said, "I believe the Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book will shine in your hands in a way it is meant to."

"It may even surpass its original level."

"Who knows, it might even bring you unexpected help."

"Take it, consider it a compensation for my previous attempt to kill you."

Just as Xiao Yi wanted to say something, the Poison Emperor waved his hand grandly, the Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book forcibly flying into Xiao Yi’s hands.

"Poison Emperor..." Xiao Yi frowned.

The Poison Emperor and the others had already closed their eyes, sighed, and muttered, "Ah, we feel ashamed before our predecessors... ashamed before our predecessors..."

Having said that, the eight individuals no longer spoke, preserving the solitude as before.

Xiao Yi shook his head, no longer saying anything, he put away the Ten Thousand Poison Treasure Book, flashed away, and turned to leave.

He returned to the Flame Martial Fortress.

Xiao Yi made a special trip to the residence of the Commander, planning to bid Emperor Yee farewell, before heading to the various Royal Capitals.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Yee chuckled and said, "Xiao Yi, as for the royal decrees, I can have someone pass them on to the various Kingdoms on your behalf. You don’t need to make so many trips yourself."

"Uh?" Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows slightly.

Emperor Yee spoke gravely, "You are now the successor to the King, and also one of the fortress’s hopes."

"You should spend more time on your cultivation."

"For other matters, we, your predecessors, will help as much as we can."

It was entirely normal for predecessors to look after their juniors.

However, Xiao Yi had always walked his path alone and was used to relying on his own hands, also used to not having the care of predecessors.

He had always been an exceptional Heavenly Talent.

But like today, receiving assistance and care from many predecessors, was indeed a first.

Xiao Yi smiled, shook his head, and said, "Then I am in your care, Emperor Yee."

"It’s just a small matter." Emperor Yee smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Oh yes, there’s an Ancient Gathering Spirit Formation within the fortress."

"It’s not as powerful as the Spirit Gathering Array in the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall."

"But it is an excellent place for cultivation."

"You can practice there for the time being. If there is any news, I will come to inform you."

"Alright," Xiao Yi nodded.

Emperor Yee turned to leave, instructing one of the Fortress Warriors to lead Xiao Yi to the Ancient Gathering Spirit Formation.

Xiao Yi then followed this Martial Artist to the Great Formation for cultivation.

By the way, the Palace Masters of the 16 Main Halls of the Demon Hunting Hall are still at the East Sea Fortress.

After the East Sea Festival, which occurs once every hundred years, the Palace Masters stay at the fortress for an additional period, to discuss matters with the Divine Martial King and various Commanders.

This is also why the breach at the East Sea Barrier has not yet been fully sealed.

Thus, Xiao Yi apart from receiving the royal decrees from the various Commanders and leaders, also took the royal decrees of the 15 Palace Masters.

As for the decree from the Flame Martial Hall Master, Xiao Yi did not go to retrieve it.

After all, Yiyi would definitely not be in the territory of the Flame Martial Kingdom, there was no need to search further.

"Such a rich presence of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy." At this moment, Xiao Yi had arrived at the fortress’s Spirit Gathering Array.

Within the Great Formation, the rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was nowhere near the energy inside the Main Hall.

But it was more than ten times denser than the normal Spiritual Energy outside.

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