Chapter 1241: Chapter 1241: Leaving the Four-direction Domain
"Oh? So soon?" Xiao Yi’s face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
Originally, he thought the message from the Main Hall wouldn’t arrive until tomorrow at the earliest.
"Yes." The Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall nodded, "The Main Hall has already made the record, and Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi can go to the Main Hall to replace the token later."
"Alright." Xiao Yi nodded.
"Oh, there’s more." The Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall continued, "The Main Hall has an assessment that Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi should attend if you have time."
"An assessment from the Main Hall?" Xiao Yi frowned.
"Yes." The Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall smiled and said, "Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi need not worry, it has nothing to do with your promotion."
"It’s an assessment that only the Heavenly Talents of Wind Shattering Hall can participate in."
"To be recognized by the Main Hall and to participate in the assessment, none are ordinary individuals."
"If passed, the Main Hall itself will have rewards."
"Oh?" Xiao Yi was somewhat puzzled. Why would such an assessment occur out of the blue?
The Vice Hall Master explained, "Though the Ancient Eight Halls do not partake in power struggles, they still strongly nurture the Heavenly Talents of each hall."
"I see." Xiao Yi nodded.
"Is this assessment difficult? Or perhaps, how long would it take to pass?"
Such an assessment could also be considered as a form of experience.
However, Xiao Yi had limited time and needed to return to Black Cloud Academy.
Moreover, as far as he knew, the journey from here to the Main Hall was not short.
If it doesn’t take too long, he might consider participating.
"Well..." The Vice Hall Master pondered for a moment and said, "It’s hard to say. An outstanding Heavenly Talent may pass in a few months’ time."
"Weaker ones might take a year, or even several years."
"However, even though the Main Hall’s assessment is difficult, with a monster like Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi, it shouldn’t be hard to handle."
"Same here." The Vice Hall Master of Asura Hall said with a full smile.
"The Asura Hall Main Hall also has an assessment transmission order for Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi."
"This..." Xiao Yi frowned. Two assessments would likely consume a significant amount of time.
"Can I go another time?" Xiao Yi asked.
"Of course." Both Vice Hall Masters nodded, "The assessment isn’t mandatory, Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi can go when you have time."
"However, of course, the sooner, the better."
"The younger and more talented the Heavenly Talent, the more likely they are to gain the recognition of the strong within the Main Hall."
"If aided by such great power, Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi’s future cultivation path might soar with ease."
"Heh." Xiao Yi smiled faintly, "I’ll think about it."
"Then let’s go, follow us back to the Main Hall to replace the token." The Vice Hall Master said.
Xiao Yi nodded.
"Farewell to the two Family Heads." Xiao Yi cupped his hands.
Beside him, Fang Muxue looked reluctant, "Young Master Xiao Yi, are you leaving so soon?"
"Four-direction City and the Four-direction Domain still have many places to linger."
Xiao Yi smiled, "That’s not necessary. Though the Four-direction Domain is vast, the places I’ve tread are not few."
"Miss Muxue, farewell." Xiao Yi cupped his hands.
After speaking, Xiao Yi turned and flew away with the two Vice Hall Masters controlling the air.
On the spot, the two Family Heads watched Xiao Yi’s departing figure and smiled inexplicably.
Beside them, a few Vice Hall Masters looked at them strangely, "Fang Family Master and Old Master Guu are actually willing to hand over the City Lord position to someone else?"
"I remember, outside of the Three Great Families, this is the first time someone from outside takes over the Four-direction City Lord position."
Fang Family Master chuckled, "Is it so strange? The City Lord position should naturally be held by the capable."
"Besides, Xiao Yixiao has deep ties with my Fang Family, there’s nothing to worry about."
"Yes." Old Master Guu also smiled, "Xiao Yixiao also has ties with my Guu Family."
"Moreover, since Qin Zhen and the Beiyin Sect Elder were killed by him, and he won first place in the Four-direction Competition, it’s fitting for him to take over."
"Heh." A few Vice Hall Masters sneered, "It’s likely the two Family Heads have taken a liking to Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi’s Martial Arts Talent."
"At such a young age, he possesses such strength; first killing the Evil Cultivator, then consecutively killing two late-stage Saint Emperors."
"Such a monster, as long as he doesn’t fall halfway, will surely become a supreme expert in the Central Region in the future."
"In the future, with such a strong protector, even the Beiyin Sect wouldn’t dare make a move against the Four-direction Domain."
"Besides, since both your families have a good relationship with Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi, making him the City Lord is the best choice."
"Quite a clever plan indeed."
"Haha." Both Family Heads laughed proudly, "That’s why we can’t let Xiao Yixiao, no, we can’t let the City Lord fall halfway."
"Hmm? Oh no." Fang Family Master suddenly exclaimed, "I forgot to give him the City Lord Token."
"I’ll head over." With that, the Fang Family Master flashed towards the Wind Shattering Hall’s Main Hall.
"City Lord Token?" The Vice Hall Masters chuckled.
"Though the position of Four-direction City Lord has been controlled by the Three Families, it’s still chosen, recognized, and protected by the various major forces of the Four-direction Domain."
"With Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi’s abilities, it’s impossible for you to control him."
"But this protection is quite good."
Old Master Guu chuckled, "You speak too highly, Vice Hall Masters."
"There are still rules within the Four-direction Domain."
"Every Four-direction City Lord is recognized and protected by all the forces of the Four-direction Domain."
"Anyone holding the token, if attacked or killed, it equals hostility towards the Four-direction Domain and will be pursued by all major forces of the Four-direction Domain until death."
The Vice Hall Masters nodded in agreement.
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Inside the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall.
Xiao Yi replaced the token and was about to head to the Asura Hall.
The Fang Family Master suddenly came and handed him the token.
"Xiao Yixiao, this is the City Lord Token of Four-direction City, there is only one."
"With this token, you can exercise the rights of the City Lord and are protected by the Four-direction Domain. Keep it well."
"Hmm." Xiao Yi nodded.
After bidding farewell to the Vice Hall Master and Fang Family Master, Xiao Yi dashed towards the Asura Hall.
Upon arriving at the Asura Hall, Xiao Yi replaced the token and flew away controlling the air.
In no time, Xiao Yi had left Four-direction City.
High in the sky, Xiao Yi flew rapidly, lost in thought.
Initially, he intended to continue his experience inside the Four-direction Domain, but considering, there weren’t many places left to go.
The most perilous land in the Four-direction Domain, the Four-direction Dangerous Land, he had already traversed.
And the other various perilous lands, he also explored while posing as Yi Xiao.
The Four-direction Domain no longer held any reason for him to stay.
Perhaps, it was time to return to Black Cloud Academy.
However, in these past several months, he had experienced a considerable amount in the Four-direction Domain.
His knowledge and understanding widened substantially.
There are rumors that the Four-direction Domain is a miniature version of the vast Central Region.
Xiao Yi agreed to an extent since, at least, he had seen many things he had never seen before.
What surprised him most was the second awakening of the Martial Soul.
To his knowledge, a second awakening of the Martial Soul requires many conditions.
Besides the inherent high talent of the awakening Heavenly Talent, additional vast preparation and guidance by a highly cultivated Martial Arts Elder are necessary.
In short, it’s difficult.
Aside from broadening his horizons, he certainly gained plenty in these several months.
In terms of cultivation, there’s no need to elaborate, along with gains like the Golden Flame Sacred Fire, an ancient Ice Venerate Token, the powerful Flame Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire, and so on.
Of course, now there are also the Mid-grade Defensive Holy Artifact, Cloud Birth Armor; the Skyfire Profound Essence; and those three unknown Crystal Bottle acquisitions.
As for the City Lord position, it had long been relegated to the back of his mind; the City Lord Token was casually tossed into a corner of the Universe Ring.
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Third update.
