Chapter 2012: Refusal
Chapter 2012: Chapter 2012: Refusal
Originally, Xiao Yi once suspected that he might be the Soul Emperor.
After all, he had enough confidence in his Ice Phoenix Sword.
But it appears now that he is not.
This generation’s Soul Emperor has already fallen.
And he himself is living well.
It seems that when the Eighteen Cave Mansions were broken through a few days ago, the phrase ’Thank you, Crown’ was what those evil spirits were saying to the God Slaying Sword.
Those evil spirits probably smelled the presence of the first-generation Soul Emperor from the God Slaying Sword.
"Is Soul Emperor just such a simple meaning?" Xiao Yi asked.
Since he had asked, Xiao Yi was slightly interested and simply asked for more details.
"Of course not." The Soul Hall Master shook his head.
"The Soul Emperor becomes the Soul Emperor through the most powerful Martial Soul."
"And Martial Soul is the manifestation of Heaven and Earth Rules, born of heaven and earth."
"So, to be precise, it was this heaven and earth that gave birth to the Soul Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi smiled, "This heaven and earth actually gave birth to an existence that can look him in the eye?"
The Soul Hall Master shook his head again, "That is not the will of heaven and earth."
"We can only say that in the midst of heaven and earth, destiny has long been set."
"Reincarnation shifts, the world changes, everything proceeds within the flow of Heaven and Earth Rules."
"You could say this heavens has no thought, but you could also say it does."
"But in all operations of the Heaven and Earth Rules, it faithfully executes them."
The Soul Hall Master suddenly sighed, saying, "The more unpredictable the heavens, the more it changes, the easier a Soul Emperor is born."
"In this world, nothing is without reason."
"Nor is anything without cause."
"The more tumultuous and precarious this world is, the more likely it will give birth to an existence to contend with it, who is the Soul Emperor."
"Heaven is unpredictable, fate is hard to grasp, but the endless cycle of heaven and earth holds this logic."
"Each generation does not necessarily produce a Soul Emperor; but as long as a generation gives rise to a Soul Emperor, it is bound to be the most perilous generation."
"The Soul Emperor is born of this world to withstand such crises."
The Soul Hall Master suddenly gritted his teeth, "This heaven is about to change."
"So, us old folks have to urgently seek out the next generation’s successor."
"And you are the one I see as the most suitable successor to the Soul Hall."
"The heavens are changing?" Xiao Yi frowned.
"Exactly." The Soul Hall Master’s expression grew more solemn.
"This generation’s Heavenly Talents are praised as the most monstrous, and there has emerged the most extraordinary Soul Emperor."
"This proves that the heavens, if they change, could very well be the most terrifying time in countless generations."
"Us old folks do not even have confidence."
"Even those hidden families and forces, the true high individuals who can see the problem in heaven and earth, are beginning to panic."
"The most terrifying time?" Xiao Yi was shocked, "What kind of crisis could it be?"
"I don’t know." The Soul Hall Master shook his head.
"So-called fate is hard to read, that’s the way it is."
"But the existence of this crisis, capable of making heaven change so inexplicably, is no ordinary matter."
"I can’t be sure."
"How much time is left?" Xiao Yi pressed on, his voice deep.
He had not yet achieved any of his purposes for coming to the Central Region.
He absolutely did not want to see any accidents.
If this crisis could even shake these Hall Masters, and those so-called hidden experts, Xiao Yi, with his modest strength, definitely would not be able to cope with anything.
Xiao Yi absolutely did not want to see it.
As he had previously said to the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master, he has people he wants to protect.
The Soul Hall Master shook his head again, "I said, fate is hard to grasp, heaven is unknowable, no one can predict it."
"But in recent days, our feelings have grown more obvious."
"Of course." The Soul Hall Master put away the solemn expression on his face, "These are not things you should be concerned about now."
"If the sky falls, we’ll hold it up for you young people."
"Even if it costs our lives, we will strive for enough time for your generation."
"And most importantly, we may not be without solutions to this crisis."
The Soul Hall Master continued before Xiao Yi could ask, "Do you still remember the Emperor Soul Fruit?"
"I remember." Xiao Yi nodded.
The Soul Hall Master said, "The Emperor Soul Fruit is one of the solutions."
"As I said before, not every generation has a Soul Emperor."
"Therefore, before each Soul Emperor falls, they leave a seed."
"This seed will gradually grow into the Emperor Soul Fruit."
"This is in case a future generation lacks a Soul Emperor during a crisis, or if the Soul Emperor of that era meets with some misfortune."
"The Emperor Soul Fruit can unleash a portion of the power of the Soul Emperor who left the seed."
With serious intent, the Soul Hall Master gazed at Xiao Yi, "I plan for you to consume that Emperor Soul Fruit."
"This Emperor Soul Fruit was left by the first-generation Soul Emperor, cultivated by the residual soul of the first-generation Soul Emperor."
"Taking it, coupled with the God Slaying Sword, may not reach the level of the first-generation Soul Emperor; but it will not be inferior to any other generation’s Soul Emperor."
"The Emperor Soul Fruit, huh?" Xiao Yi squinted his eyes.
"How long until it matures?"
Xiao Yi now felt an increasing urgency to obtain strength.
Only with sufficient strength can one face all the unknowns.
As long as he has enough strength, no matter what happens in the future, he can solve it on his own instead of hoping for others.
"At most a few more months." The Soul Hall Master replied.
The Soul Hall Master chuckled, "By that time, spend some time in our Soul Hall honing yourself."
"Once the Emperor Soul Fruit matures, we will hold the succession ceremony for you as well."
"In such a hurry?" Xiao Yi was somewhat startled.
"Alright, any more questions?" The Soul Hall Master asked.
"None." Xiao Yi shook his head, "I take my leave."
"Go on." The Soul Hall Master smiled.
...
Leaving the Hall Master’s room, Xiao Yi walked through the Inner Hall.
He intended to return to Guisha City and, after obtaining the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, train for a while longer.
But at that moment, another figure appeared beside him out of thin air.
"Hmm?" Xiao Yi was startled; when he saw who it was, he squinted his eyes.
The figure was none other than Senior Luoo.
"The Black Demon Hall Master seeks me too?" Xiao Yi squinted his eyes, asking coldly.
Senior Luoo, with an indifferent face, nodded, "There is something to discuss with you."
"What matter?" Xiao Yi asked.
Senior Luoo squinted his eyes.
Suddenly, he took out a token.
It was likewise the Vice Hall Token, specifically the Vice Hall Token of the Black Demon Hall.
"Do you accept this token?"
"Of course, but first you need to follow me back to the Black Demon Main Hall; the old man has more to talk to you."
In fact, this was merely Senior Luoo’s way of probing.
Once Xiao Yi accepted the token and returned to the Black Demon Main Hall with him, it would be the moment Senior Luoo truly confirmed whether Xiao Xun was indeed Xiao Yi.
If he wished, no one could lie or deceive him the slightest bit.
However, Xiao Yi shook his head, "I don’t accept."
"Don’t accept?" Senior Luoo was taken aback, evidently surprised by this response.
But what followed was a darkening of his complexion.
"You accepted the Vice Token of both the Heavenly Mechanism and Soul Hall."
"Even after Soul Hall previously oppressed you to such an extent, you still accepted."
"But you won’t accept the Vice Token of my hall? Are you deliberately going against me?"
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Third update.
Today’s update is finished.
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