Chapter 1222: Chapter 1222: Serves You Right for Meddling
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the seclusion room, Xiao Yi suddenly opened his eyes.
A bright light flashed in his eyes.
All around, streaks of starlight scattered instantly.
"Phew." Xiao Yi took a deep breath, ending his cultivation.
For martial artists, especially in closed-door cultivation, time seems to pass extremely quickly.
Two days of seclusion felt like a blink of an eye.
"Still far from enough." Xiao Yi shook his head, a bit disappointed, but it was expected.
Trying to master Starlight Descent to over ten thousand paths in just two days was indeed too ambitious.
If given more time, Xiao Yi would surely be able to break through.
At present, Starlight Descent was only around seven thousand paths.
Xiao Yi retracted his primordial power, slowly got up, and left the seclusion room.
Today marks the beginning of the Four-direction Tournament.
As he walked out of the seclusion room, it was still early morning, and the Wind Shattering Hall was bustling as usual.
Being the main hall of the Four-direction Domain’s Wind Shattering Hall, this hall oversees all branch halls within the domain.
Naturally, its affairs are exceptionally busy.
"General Deputy Xiao Yi."
"General Deputy Xiao Yi."
The passing martial artists of the Wind Shattering Hall politely greeted Xiao Yi with a bow.
Xiao Yi nodded, returning a faint smile.
"General Deputy Xiao Yi, you’re out of seclusion?" At this moment, an elder walked over slowly.
"Sub Hall Master Hu Feng." Xiao Yi nodded.
In fact, according to Xiao Yi’s title as General Deputy, he needed to greet the Wind Hall Master.
However, he was also the Asura Hall Branch Hall Master.
Wind Shattering Hall and Asura Hall were Alliance Halls.
Therefore, in terms of rank, Xiao Yi was on equal footing with him, so a nod was sufficient.
"If I haven’t guessed wrong, General Deputy Xiao Yi plans to participate in the Four-direction Tournament." Sub Hall Master Hu Feng smiled.
"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.
Sub Hall Master Hu Feng chuckled, "The Four-direction Tournament is a grand event held every few years, and it’s the biggest event in our domain."
"Such an event gathers heavenly talents from the four directions and powerful persons from all around; it’s extremely sensational."
"However, in front of General Deputy Xiao Yi, these are insignificant."
"Sub Hall Master Hu Feng praises too highly." Xiao Yi replied with a faint smile.
"It’s not high praise." Sub Hall Master Hu Feng said earnestly, "Back in Tianling Forest, I owe my life to you."
"I am very well aware of your abilities, General Deputy Xiao Yi."
In the past, in Tianling Forest, Xiao Yi held back, providing the Eight Palaces’ strongmen the time to retreat.
"Oh, by the way." Sub Hall Master Hu Feng smiled, "General Deputy Xiao Yi is in a hurry to participate in the tournament, I won’t hold you up."
"You are too polite." Xiao Yi replied with a faint smile and cupped his hands.
The two exchanged pleasantries and bid farewell.
Xiao Yi left the Wind Shattering Hall and headed towards the City Lord’s Mansion.
As the grandest event in the Four-direction Domain, the Four-direction Tournament was naturally held in the name of Four-direction City’s City Lord’s Mansion.
Of course, the City Lord’s Mansion was controlled by the Three Great Families.
So essentially, it’s jointly held by the Three Great Families, and it’s also a confrontation among them.
Ten minutes later.
Xiao Yi was far from the Wind Shattering Hall, about ten minutes away from the City Lord’s Mansion.
Just then, Xiao Yi’s footsteps suddenly paused.
"Hmm?" Xiao Yi frowned.
Before he realized, the street turned empty and unusually quiet.
After walking a few more steps, Xiao Yi stopped again.
His lips suddenly curled into a cold smile.
"Come out." Xiao Yi sneered coldly.
All around, there was no response.
"Do I have to invite you out personally?" Xiao Yi frowned.
Clang...
A Sword Qi instantly gathered in Xiao Yi’s hand and then shot out.
The Sword Qi hit the air, vanishing without a trace.
"Martial Arts Barrier?" Xiao Yi’s expression turned serious.
The only possibility for his Sword Qi to disappear so easily, without making a sound.
Was the area already sealed by a barrier.
With his current strength, for his Sword Qi to disappear like this without a sound.
It must be either a formation or a Martial Arts Barrier.
If it were a formation, cautious as Xiao Yi was, he would’ve detected it already.
So, only the Martial Arts Barrier possibility remained.
Quite different from cultivation-related Martial Arts Barriers, but a method.
What is called Martial Arts Barrier is similar to Spiritual Barrier or Primordial Power Barrier.
The sole difference is this barrier is formed from Martial Arts Power.
An ability to control Martial Arts Power to such an extent is a Martial Arts Emperor’s feat.
And only a Martial Arts Emperor with considerable cultivation.
"Oh? Keen eyes indeed."
Just then, an elderly voice rang out.
A figure appeared suddenly in front of Xiao Yi.
"Indeed, worthy of General Deputy Xiao Yi."
"Despite being at the Third Layer of Saint King Realm, you can recognize a Martial Arts Barrier at a glance, truly remarkable."
The newcomer was an elder.
His overwhelming aura and immeasurable presence filled with dread.
His icy gaze on Xiao Yi sent shivers down one’s spine.
"Elder Qin?" Xiao Yi immediately recognized the newcomer.
Indeed, the newcomer was none other than Old Patriarch Qin.
Such a mighty presence, no wonder Xiao Yi had fallen silently into the barrier trap.
"Elder Qin, seeking me personally, what is it?" Xiao Yi asked calmly.
"What do you think?" Elder Qin’s ancient voice carried a hint of killing intent.
"General Deputy Xiao Yi, young and handsome, indeed."
"Yet for some reason, the more I see you, the more unbearable you become."
"The more I want to tear that face apart."
Woosh... woosh... woosh...
At this moment, several figures appeared out of thin air.
It was a group of Qin Family Elders.
"Ha." Xiao Yi, unafraid, instead sneered coldly.
"Old Patriarch Qin, along with several Qin Family Elders, united against me."
"The Qin Family truly values me highly."
Despite his words, Xiao Yi felt a heavy weight in his heart.
Those Qin Family Elders didn’t concern him much.
But this Old Patriarch Qin, with his unfathomable aura, was worrisome.
In Xiao Yi’s calculations, this person was likely in the late stage of Martial Arts Emperor.
The late stage of Martial Arts Emperor, such a veteran warrior, was a top-tier powerhouse in the entire Central Region.
Old Patriarch Qin sneered, "There’s still some time before the tournament begins."
"This time is enough to kill little mice like you."
Old Patriarch Qin glared at Xiao Yi with eyes full of resentment and murderous intent.
"Kill him, I want there to be no trace of him left in the Four-direction Domain."
"Yes." The elders immediately struck.
At the same time, a powerful surge of martial arts power pressed against Xiao Yi.
"So strong." Xiao Yi’s expression changed.
The oppressive martial arts power instantly made him uncomfortable.
"Boy, die." The palm wind of several Qin Family Elders violently attacked.
"Blame yourself for meddling, blame yourself for overestimating yourself."
"Hmph." Xiao Yi snorted coldly.
Clang...
A crisp sword cry suddenly rang out.
A sharp, cold white sword light shot forth.
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Third Chapter.
