Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 2282: Chapter 2278: Atop the Summit, One Person, Two People

Leaving the Xia Family hall, Xiao Yi, as before, headed towards the high mountains of the Xia Family Territory.

On the Snow Mountain Peak, thick snow piled by the cliff, Xiao Yi sat quietly amidst it.

Gazing at the distant horizon, catching a glimpse of the indelible sunlight, the vast sky always brings comfort.

Although the surroundings still carried traces of wind and snow, it was a landscape adorned with jade trees and silver flowers, truly a place of beauty.

"Maybe I’ll bring Yiyi here to watch the snow one day; it wouldn’t be bad," Xiao Yi chuckled.

When he is alone, he prefers to sit quietly by himself.

As for the matter of being the Palace Master of Ice Emperor Palace, Xiao Yi didn’t care much.

After all, it’s just a title.

Back in the Eastern Domain, regarding the extinction of Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Consciousness, he had some guilt, but it was just a trace, barely significant.

The Spiritual Consciousness tried to kill him, but he countered; there’s nothing much to discuss.

When he came to Ice Emperor Palace, the final trace of Spiritual Consciousness actually provided him immense help.

Because of that ancient Ice Venerate Token, to be precise, the Ice Netherworld Order, he entered the Wind Snow Netherworld Road and completed the Martial Arts Fusion.

Consequently, he received the entire inheritance of Ice Venerable, along with countless Martial Arts Knowledge and the Ice Venerate Hall as a treasure.

This event, Xiao Yi certainly remembers with gratitude.

If possible, to provide protection for Ice Emperor Palace, Xiao Yi would be willing.

Of course, at least he doesn’t have the capability right now; future matters can be decided later.

For now, there’s no point in overthinking.

Xiao Yi shook his head, with a clear mind, and began to meditate.

This trip to Ice Emperor Palace, aside from Martial Arts Fusion being the biggest reward, his cultivation which had stagnated for a whole year and a half, leapt two layers in a short period, reaching the Saint Sovereign Realm Third Layer, was another gain.

Additionally, the three methods obtained from the Ice Palace Fourth Floor, were also valuable acquisitions.

These even filled the blank in his Sword Dao at the Saint Sovereign Realm layer.

Although strong, his Sword Dao prowess, after entering the Saint Sovereign Realm always relied on his surpassing sword standard and combat power. Dawn Without Limit nearly became his sole technique.

Conversely, his pre-Supreme Realm Star Illusion Swordsmanship, Star Illusion Formation, and other Sword Dao techniques became quite useless after entering the Saint Sovereign Realm.

After all, Senior Xinghuan was merely of Supreme Peak Cultivation back then.

Regarding Star Illusion Swordsmanship, after entering the Saint Sovereign Realm, Xiao Yi could continually improve himself, yet somehow lacked suitable techniques.

Therefore, these three methods from the Ice Palace Fourth Floor, precisely compensated for his Sword Dao prowess at this level.

Ice Storm Scripture, needless to say.

This cultivation technique is sufficient for him to continuously practice until reaching the Peak of the Saint Sovereign Realm, enhancing his combat power greatly.

Twenty-four Shattering Ice Slash, likewise extremely powerful.

This Martial Technique somewhat resembles Dawn Without Limit, which is one of the reasons he could easily reach Great Achieved Completion of this Martial Technique in the Ice Palace Fourth Floor.

Twenty-four Shattering Ice Slash, each strike stronger than the last, with the twenty-fourth sword unleashed, brings overwhelming power.

This Martial Technique is enough for him to keep practicing until before reaching the Peak of the Saint Sovereign Realm, with unmatched power.

Later with the continuous improvement in his cultivation, if Dawn Without Limit doesn’t advance several dozen swords further, its power increment becomes limited, instead inferior to this Twenty-four Shattering Ice Slash.

Dawn Without Limit, more suited to explosive moments, dividing life and death in a single strike; whereas, Twenty-four Shattering Ice Slash is more appropriate for ordinary combat.

Finally, there’s Ice Illusion Body.

Ice Illusion Body, almost counts as the strongest movement technique in Ice Venerable’s inheritance.

This is somewhat like the Blood Saint Undying Body encountered when Xiao Yi fought Xue Bai at Dongli Sword Palace.

At that time, unless Xiao Yi was willing to explosively unleash his full power, under normal combat, could only wear down Xue Bai’s Blood Dao Power one sword strike at a time.

Unless Blood Dao Power is exhausted completely, Xue Bai could transform into a Blood Sea, never defeated.

Even if only one drop of fresh blood remains, it could recover and be reborn.

Back then, Xiao Yi judged that this Blood Dao Technique was quite ancient and formidable.

However, at that time, Xiao Yi didn’t know why Xue Bai suddenly possessed such an ancient and mysterious technique.

Now, Xiao Yi too possesses this type of technique.

Moreover, this Ice Illusion Body is definitely far more potent than the Blood Saint Undying Body ancient secret technique.

Speaking of, in terms of movement technique, since that year in the Eastern Domain obtained the Wandering Cloud Kill Step, he hasn’t touched or practiced anything else.

Wandering Cloud Kill Step also didn’t offer much help, unused for a long time.

Now, Ice Illusion Body similarly fills this gap for him.

This trip to Ice Emperor Palace is definitely an overall enhancement, definitely worth the journey.

"Transform." Xiao Yi murmured a low word in his heart.

Ice Storm Scripture and Twenty-four Shattering Ice Slash don’t require special practice from him anymore.

On the contrary, this Ice Illusion Body requires a period of familiarity.

Woosh...

In an instant, Xiao Yi’s figure dispersed out of thin air, transforming into a gust of wind and snow, fluttering around.

The swirling wind and snow, mysterious and inexplicable.

Appearing visible to the naked eye, yet traceless.

Floating and turning, either swift, bizarre, or unpredictable, even changing endlessly.

Xiao Yi’s body and mind, completely immersed in this wonderful cultivation, perfectly performing this ice-snow technique in his own style and comprehension.

Moon rises and sun sets, the sky gradually darkens.

At night under darkness, Xiao Yi, transformed into the wind and snow, seamlessly merged with this shade of black.

In the myriad ways of nature, Xiao Yi found joy within.

Time, unknowingly elapsed.

Gradually, the moon’s stars grew sparse; it might already be close to dawn when the first light emerges.

In the dim night, at some point, atop the mountain, two figures gently strolled within.

Not particularly fast, not slow.

For a while, the two figures stopped at the edge of the snow-white cliff, leaning against a silver-white tree.

It’s a man and a woman, two young individuals.

The man, dressed all in white, yet his face is handsome with distinct cold arrogance between his brows.

Such a coldly arrogant and handsome young master.

Only, at this moment, the young man’s face carried a hint of embarrassment and joyous blush.

The woman, similarly clothed in white.

A head of shiny black hair, reaching her waist, a few strands of green hair fluttering over her shoulders with the wind.

The woman’s skin like creamy jade, akin to white snow.

Her beautiful countenance makes one feel comfortable and pleasing to the eye, giving sense of softness and tranquility upon seeing.

Yet, inexplicably, her delicate face bore some mischievousness and playfulness.

"Yiming, let this lady see if your wooden head is truly made of wood." The woman playfully tapped the man’s head, pouting.

Upon closer look, the coldly arrogant young master was actually Xia Yiming.

And the woman, upon closer look, her appearance indeed bore some resemblance to Lu Lingshuang.

If not mistaken, this woman is probably one of the Eight Venerable Envoys of Ice Storm Sword Pavilion, Lu Lingshuang’s sister, Lu Lingxue.

"Xue’er." Xia Yiming smiled bitterly, compared to his usual cold arrogance, he seemed at a loss.

"Hmph." Lu Lingxue snorted, "You and I rarely meet; every time we do, it’s me who comes looking for you."

"In the rare chance to be alone, walking together from below the Snow Mountain to its peak, observing the snowy landscape, yet you remain speechless."

Xia Yiming’s face showed an expression of guilt, "Our two families’ elders, by nature, aren’t harmonious, every meeting ends in arguments; if they learn of us being together, who knows what kind of havoc they’d bring."

"Are you afraid?" Lu Lingxue’s eyes dimmed.

"Of course not." Xia Yiming hurriedly replied, "I just don’t want our younger generations’ matters causing more disturbances among the elders."

"Trust me, I will find the opportunity to inform the Clan Leader of everything."

Lu Lingxue, with a hint of anger, replied, "Then why do you remain speechless every time you meet me?"

Xia Yiming scratched his head, "I don’t know what to say, but each time I’m with you, I feel at ease. Even just walking quietly, watching quietly, fills my heart with overwhelming joy."

Lu Lingxue covered her mouth and giggled, "Seems like your wooden head has moments of clarity too."

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