Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 789: Lei Hu’s Surprise

At this moment, above the Thunder Pool, four individuals bore an expression of urgency, constantly peering down below.

It was Lei Hu and his three companions.

"Big brother, could Deacon Xiao Yi have already perished?" Lei Bao hesitantly spoke.

"Quite possible," Lei Shan said. "A whole day has passed, if he could have come out, he would have done so long ago."

"His continued absence likely means he really has..."

Lei Shan spoke gravely, "Deacon Xiao Yi must have been discovered by the Wind Thunder Winged Lion King when he was picking the Wind Thunder Holy Fruit."

As Lei Shan spoke, he looked toward Lei Hu, saying, "Big brother, do you remember when we avoided those few Wind Thunder Winged Lions and got out of the Wind Thunder Dangerous Land?"

"We had only just escaped when the aura inside the Wind Thunder Dangerous Land became furiously rampant."

"Roars of anger from the beasts thundered throughout the Wind Thunder Dangerous Land."

"With such a presence, capable of intimidating the entire Wind Thunder Dangerous Land, it could only be that Wind Thunder Winged Lion King."

"What do we do then?" exclaimed Lei Bao in alarm. "With the strength of that monstrous beast, and the Thunder Pool being its territory, Deacon Xiao Yi probably can’t escape even if he had wings."

"A day has gone by, he might already have been devoured."

"Being devoured is the least of our worries," Lei Shi said with a desolate face. "The entirety of big brother’s assets are on him."

"We had planned to keep following him, to see if there was a chance to retrieve the Universe Ring."

"Well, let it be, consider us unlucky," Lei Bao sighed and shook his head.

"Big brother, let’s leave."

Lei Hu shook his head and said in a deep voice, "I don’t believe the lord would die so easily."

Then, Lei Hu hesitated, "Shall we go down and take a look?"

"Go down?" The three companions of Lei Bao bulged their eyes, "If we go down, won’t we be devoured too?"

"Big brother, you don’t mean to go down and retrieve the Universe Ring, do you?"

"Life is more important after all."

Lei Hu shook his head and said, "The Universe Ring is a minor matter, once the lord took it, I never thought of getting it back."

"Inside the Universe Ring, the most important thing is the Thunder Gang Battle Body Cultivation Technique, that’s all."

"And that technique, I have long memorized by heart."

"The rest are just some Demon Beast Essence Blood and a few Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, not worth much money."

Lei Hu said gravely, "I still believe the lord is not dead."

"Why?" the three companions of Lei Bao asked.

"I don’t know," Lei Hu shook his head, "Perhaps it’s just intuition."

"In this world, there is no such thing as getting something for nothing."

"At such a young age, the lord possesses such formidable strength, I do not believe it’s due to luck."

"He must have braved countless dangers, experienced numerous crises and narrow escapes to attain his strength today."

"The Martial Arts Dao is long and full of obstacles."

"For someone of the lord’s age to have come this far already proves his abilities."

"I resolutely do not believe such a person would die so effortlessly."

"Most importantly," Lei Hu gave his three companions a deep look,

"Do you still remember the rules of our Wind Thunder Royal Family?"

"Having chosen to follow the lord, we should carry out our vow, just like a pledge."

Having said that, Lei Hu’s face became solemn, "You three wait here for me."

"I will go down to the Thunder Pool and investigate."

"There’s no need," just at that moment, a faint voice arose.

An elegant figure appeared out of nowhere.

It was Xiao Yi.

"Lord," Lei Hu’s face first showed surprise, then joy.

"Deacon Xiao Yi, you’re alright?" The three companions of Lei Bao were also shocked.

"What, should something have happened to me?" Xiao Yi asked indifferently.

"Of course," spoke Lei Bao, "Logically, Deacon Xiao Yi, you should have already been swallowed alive."

"Hmm," Lei Shi and Lei Shan nodded, "No one escapes the Wind Thunder Winged Lion King’s pursuit. Deacon Xiao Yi, your return is nothing short of a miracle."

Xiao Yi couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat upon hearing that.

"Shut up," Lei Hu scolded before turning to Xiao Yi and said with a smile, "Sir, don’t bother with these three, they are just blunt and straightforward."

"Big brother, let’s just leave this place first," Lei Bao quickly suggested.

"If that Wind Thunder Winged Lion King comes after us, we’re all done for."

"Sir, what do you think..." Lei Hu turned his gaze to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi said indifferently, "There’s no need, it’s already dead."

"Oh, it’s dead? Then let’s hurry and escape," Lei Bao said subconsciously.

"Yes, let’s run," Lei Shi and Lei Shan nodded in agreement.

Lei Hu was taken aback and asked, "Sir, what did you say?"

"I said, the Wind Thunder Winged Lion King is already dead," Xiao Yi responded lightly.

"The Wind Thunder Winged Lion King is dead?" Lei Hu’s eyes widened in shock.

"Deacon Xiao Yi, you aren’t joking with us, are you?" the three Lei Bao exclaimed in surprise.

"If you don’t believe me, you can go down and see for yourself," Xiao Yi said coolly, turning to walk away.

Lei Hu and the others were still standing there, stunned.

Xiao Yi took a few steps, then turned his head and said indifferently, "Lei Hu, come here."

"Oh... Yes," Lei Hu hesitated for a moment before quickly following.

Before long, Xiao Yi stopped.

"What’s the matter, Sir?" Lei Hu asked, puzzled.

Xiao Yi asked softly, "Does your Wind Thunder Royal Family have its own secret realm?"

"Ah?" Lei Hu frowned and his gaze flickered hesitantly.

Xiao Yi said nothing and just waited patiently.

After a moment, Lei Hu sighed and said, "Well, it’s not a major secret, so I’ll tell you, Sir. Yes, we do."

"Our Wind Thunder Royal Family used to have a secret realm, left behind by an ancestor of our royal line."

"Within the secret realm lies the inheritance of this ancestor."

"Do you know where it is?" Xiao Yi inquired.

Lei Hu shook his head.

"You don’t know?" Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, "But you’re of the Wind Thunder Royal Family bloodline, how could you not know?"

Lei Hu quickly explained, "Please don’t misunderstand, Sir. It’s not that I’m unwilling to say, but rather that I genuinely don’t know."

"Back then, within the royal family, I was not considered the most exceptional talent. There are many secrets I know of, but I have never had access to them."

"Sir, are you intending to search for this secret realm?"

Any secret realm would drive all Martial Artists mad with desire.

Everyone knows that within secret realms lie powerful inheritances and priceless treasures.

Lei Hu gritted his teeth and said, "I might know some clues. If you, Sir, wish to search for it, I will certainly follow you and find this secret realm for you."

Xiao Yi smiled faintly and said, "That won’t be necessary."

"Eh," Lei Hu was taken aback at the sight of Xiao Yi’s smile, as it was the first time he had seen him smile, albeit faintly.

"Right," Xiao Yi continued to ask, "Does your Wind Thunder Royal Family possess a treasure used to access this secret realm?"

Lei Hu gasped in shock upon hearing this, looking at Xiao Yi with disbelief.

"Sir, you know about this as well?"

As he spoke, Lei Hu paid a profound respect to Xiao Yi, "Truly, Sir, your methods are unfathomable. Your omniscient skill is admirable."

Xiao Yi felt a wave of exasperation.

Of course, he knew; he had already ventured into it himself. Why wouldn’t he know?

As for that treasure, he had only been guessing before.

But now, it seemed he had guessed correctly.

Xiao Yi shook his head, pulling out a Qiankun Bag and handing it to Lei Hu.

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