Chapter 1172: Chapter 1172: It’s Time for a Beginning
Sky Square City is not far from that deep mountain and wild forest.
After a while, Xiao Yi and the woman arrived outside the city gates of Sky Square City.
"Miss, we’ve arrived. It’s time for me to take my leave," Xiao Yi said.
The city gate was only a few dozen meters away, no need to escort any further.
"Thank you, Young Master, for escorting me all the way." The woman smiled.
Under the white silk covering her eyes, a hint of gratitude appeared on her face.
"May I ask the Young Master’s name?" The woman asked.
Xiao Yi shook his head, "We met by chance, no need to leave a name."
"But you cured my eyes..." The woman frowned.
Xiao Yi smiled, "You saved me, and I saved you back, that’s all."
"Alright, farewell."
With that, Xiao Yi turned away and left.
Behind him, the woman revealed a sly smile, "That Young Master Yi Xiao, take care."
"Hmm?" Xiao Yi’s steps halted, turning his head, he looked at the woman with confusion.
The woman grinned triumphantly, "In the Four-direction Domain, many martial artists walk around wearing masks."
"But, there’s only one person who has the ability to make everyone unable to sense his aura while wearing a mask and is a young heavenly talent."
"Purple Flame Yi Xiao," the woman slowly uttered the four words.
Initially, when the woman saved Xiao Yi, she indeed did not know Xiao Yi’s identity.
She only felt that Xiao Yi, this unfamiliar martial artist, might have some kind of treasure that shielded his aura.
But just now, when she took off the white silk for a fleeting glimpse and saw the mask, she guessed it.
Her Sky Blue Phoenix Martial Soul is exceptionally good at sensing, far exceeding normal martial artists.
Even she couldn’t sense the aura, and was even tripped up; furthermore, he was wearing a mask and was a young heavenly talent, she naturally guessed it.
Xiao Yi heard her and smiled, not confirming nor denying.
The woman chuckled lightly, "Rumor has it that the illustrious Purple Flame Yi Xiao is always cold, acts decisively, and is bloodthirsty and ruthless."
"But during today’s conversation, Young Master Yi Xiao also smiles, gets embarrassed, and shows concern. He’s quite a good person."
"Is that so?" Xiao Yi smiled lightly, "Or perhaps the lady is an interesting person, so I smiled a few more times."
With that, Xiao Yi said no more, darted away.
In the original place, the woman smiled, then shook her head, "The dignified Purple Flame Yi Xiao, who has the ability to injure him to that extent?"
"Forget it, he is an odd one."
With that, the woman walked into Sky Square City by herself.
...
Elsewhere, Xiao Yi suddenly stopped, looked at the distant silhouette of the woman, and nodded.
"Muu Rain bringing peace for life, Muu Ning, quite interesting." Xiao Yi smiled, but this smile soon solidified and turned cold.
The day’s conversation with Miss Muu Ning had more words and smiles than usual.
Perhaps because she saved his life; perhaps because she had been blind from a young age and those bright eyes were not tainted by worldly filth.
Or perhaps it was due to the Sky Blue Phoenix Martial Soul.
The Sky Blue Phoenix is born eyeless, fond of perching in lofty mountains and sycamore trees, sitting quietly and calmly year-round.
This is a gentle demon beast incredibly skilled at listening.
In any case, the day’s conversation with her was very pleasant and uncharacteristically brought peace to his heart for the day.
But Xiao Yi didn’t forget, he still had many matters to tend to.
The face under his mask turned cold once more.
His figure flashed away, leaving completely.
He returned once more to the cave in the deep mountains.
Sitting cross-legged, he practiced.
His injuries had healed, but he still had questions he couldn’t figure out.
Previously, when battling that white-clad young man, he applied the Skyfire Seal onto his domain.
He distinctly felt that the meaning of the domain at that moment was identical to when four types of Martial Arts True Intent were added.
The Skyfire Seal is a Domain Martial Skill, how could it have such an effect and feeling?
Xiao Yi truly couldn’t understand.
Besides, the fact is, when four types of Martial Arts True Intent are added to the domain, the power exceeds the addition of the Skyfire Seal.
But the last time he used Martial Arts True Intent, the Prohibition Barrier clearly couldn’t hold out for long.
Proving his domain level couldn’t control the Martial Arts True Intent, nor sustain it for long.
"Regarding Domain Martial Skills, it seems I need to understand more," Xiao Yi muttered to himself.
With that thought, Xiao Yi took out the Ice Venerate Token, an ancient Ice Venerate Token born from the Ice Venerate Hall.
Though it had recognized its master, Xiao Yi still didn’t know what was inside.
Swoosh... Xiao Yi released a stream of Primordial Power.
The last time in Fangcun City, he already learned how to activate the Ice Venerate Token.
A Saint Realm martial artist’s aura and Primordial Power can easily unlock it.
Swoosh...
On the Ice Venerate Token, an aura of Prohibition Barrier flashed by, then the barrier collapsed.
Xiao Yi perceived through it, effortlessly obtaining the inheritance within the Ice Venerate Token.
However, Xiao Yi felt little surprise.
Because the inheritance on this ancient Ice Venerate Token was the knowledge of Ice Venerable regarding the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire.
Simply put, the means by which Ice Venerable controlled the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire and some martial skills were there.
These were not particularly needed by Xiao Yi.
In contrast to simply using the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire, combining it with several other powerful flames is stronger.
However, according to the inheritance displayed on the Ice Venerate Token, the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire is indeed a very eerie flame.
This flame can actually perfectly merge the attributes of ice and fire, two completely different entities.
Moreover, when Ice Venerable obtained this flame, he also began attempting to blend the Martial Arts of ice and fire.
But in the end, whether Ice Venerable succeeded, Xiao Yi didn’t know.
The token didn’t contain any inheritance about this aspect.
"If I can fuse ice and fire..." Xiao Yi mused.
Once, when he was in the Heavenly Extreme Realm, he cultivated both Ice Sword Dao and four types of fierce Flame Martial Way, but the result was stagnated cultivation, unable to break through.
Senior Luoo also said that ice and fire are incompatible, and attempting to fuse two completely different Martial Arts is almost impossible.
"Perhaps there will be a way someday." Xiao Yi thought quietly, then dismissed it.
"Hu." Xiao Yi exhaled gently, stood up.
He slowly walked to the cave entrance, gazing into the distance, his cold eyes suddenly flashing with a hint of wistfulness.
A powerful arm slowly rose, then removed the Ghost Mask.
A flash of light replaced his black attire, and a set of Young Master’s clothes appeared.
With the mask removed and a change of garments, he appeared as a graceful young gentleman.
But at this moment, his suave and handsome face wore a very complex expression.
Xiao Yi slowly took out an item from his pocket— a token, not Ice Venerate Token.
He had grasped this token many times, yet it remained exceptionally sturdy, without a scratch.
"It’s been over seven years, nearly eight."
"Some things should have an initiation now."
Xiao Yi’s voice was cold, yet very complex.
During the sixth trial at the Heavenly Hidden Academy, he was 22 years, 10 months, and 8 days old.
After leaving the Heavenly Hidden Academy, he trained for several months near the Black Cloud Academy, close to half a year.
After leaving the Black Cloud Academy, he trained in the Four-direction Domain for half a year.
Thus, he is now over 23 years old, nearing 24.
He vividly remembers, when he first acquired this token, he made a promise.
That year, he left the Xiao Family and ventured out for the first time.
That year, he was 16 years old.
It has been over seven years, close to eight years now.
He has been chasing time ceaselessly, always searching.
Now, it’s time for a beginning.
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First update.
