Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1416: Trespassing Means War

Xiao Yi carried Gu Lianxing as they sped through the air.

In less than an hour, they had reached the depths of the dangerous land.

In the distance, a cave mansion emitting a deep red glow stood prominently in the center of the depths.

"That must be the Blood Light Cave Mansion," Xiao Yi squinted his eyes.

The exterior of the entire cave mansion was no different from the Heavenly Star Cave Mansion, the Golden Light Cave Mansion, and the Illusion Light Cave Mansion he had seen before.

Equally grand, equally exuding an ancient aura.

The only difference was the attribute aura between the cave mansions.

The current Blood Light Cave Mansion had a surge of blood light.

The vast area of eerie blood-colored light made the entire sky look as if covered with dense red clouds.

The dazzling light was so intense that even Xiao Yi’s eyes ached after a few glances.

The closer he approached the cave mansion, the more the aura rushing toward him filled Xiao Yi’s heart with shock.

The rich blood-colored light that suffused the area made the cave mansion look very much like a blood-colored purgatory not to be approached by humans or beasts.

Swoosh...

Within a few breaths, Xiao Yi arrived in front of the cave mansion.

At this moment, his expression was solemn.

Because a strong aura had already locked onto him from around.

"Where did this thief come from, daring to trespass into the Blood Light Forbidden Land at this time?"

Before the cave mansion, elders sat cross-legged, and at this moment, their eyes abruptly opened, revealing a sharp gleam.

Clearly, each of these elders had profound cultivation, not ordinary individuals.

Behind Xiao Yi, Gongsun Huowu whispered, "Little thief, these are elders from various mansions, all renowned for years, the weakest being at the late stage of the Saint Emperor Realm, be careful."

This was the first time Gongsun Huowu had warned Xiao Yi, and her words carried a hint of concern.

However, Xiao Yi didn’t pay attention to her expression and only looked at Gu Lianxing.

Gu Lianxing, at this moment, was pale, but she clearly recognized some of the elders, showing a worried expression.

Although she had seen Xiao Yi’s strength when he slew a peak demon beast of the Saint Emperor Realm,

she knew that with the opening of the Blood Light Forbidden Land, with more than half of the talents from the Eighteen Mansions gathered here, she already knew what these talents were doing here.

She could already guess the strength of the elders guarding outside the cave mansion.

These elders were at least at the late stage of the Saint Emperor Realm in cultivation; indeed, some were legendary figures of the Eighteen Mansions, who had not appeared in the world for years.

"Young Master Xiao Yi, be careful," Gu Lianxing said, worried, giving Xiao Yi a serious look.

Xiao Yi nodded, his expression indifferent as ever, clearly not taking Gongsun Huowu’s warning or Gu Lianxing’s words to heart.

"Will you move aside yourselves, or shall I fight my way in?"

Xiao Yi said indifferently.

"Xiao Yi?" some elders had already recognized Xiao Yi.

And although some elders did not recognize Xiao Yi, it was clear they had heard the name.

"The infamous, notorious little thief Xiao Yi?"

For some reason, among these elders, quite a few suddenly showed apprehension.

The deeds that happened in far-flung regions they did not know well.

But the events within the Eighteen Mansions’ territory, they knew very well.

Especially the major events within the Eighteen Mansions, which were secrets or elusive to ordinary people, the elders easily knew.

For example, two months ago, Jin Xiong, the Great Elder of the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion, secretly pursued Xiao Yi, only to mysteriously vanish afterward.

For example, more than half a month ago, the Heavenly Nether Mansion sent its elite troops, even having the legendary assassin, the Heavenly Nether Great Elder leading personally to ambush Xiao Yi, yet shortly after, they all disappeared without a trace.

Not a single gold medal killer returned to report.

Unless one is a fool, an astute person can guess that these people might already be corpses, dead outside.

Clearly, the elders present, prominent experts renowned in the Central Region, were not fools.

Tap...

At this moment, Xiao Yi’s steps moved.

The steady yet exceedingly light footsteps made all the present elders’ expressions sharpen.

"Xiao Yi," a Blood Light Mansion elder said solemnly, "the Eighteen Mansions have no interest in opposing you, don’t force us."

"Force?" Xiao Yi uttered a note indifferently.

The Blood Light Mansion elder said solemnly, "If you dare to trespass the Blood Light Cave Mansion, don’t blame us for being impolite."

"Retreat now, and we can let bygones be bygones."

"Give me a reason," Xiao Yi said indifferently.

"You don’t know?" The Blood Light Mansion elder frowned.

The Blood Light Mansion elder looked at Gu Lianxing and Gongsun Huowu, "Don’t tell me Lady Lianxing and Lady Huowu don’t know either."

"We know." Gu Lianxing nodded, then looked at Xiao Yi, "Young Master Xiao Yi, let’s leave the Blood Light Dangerous Land first, and I’ll explain to you later, just three days, I can wait."

Xiao Yi shook his head, "Whether you can wait or not, I know very well."

"Besides, I’m in a bit of a rush."

"Also," Xiao Yi unexpectedly looked at the Blood Light Mansion elder, "the ones who need to give me a reason are you."

"You..." The Blood Light Mansion elder’s tone stalled, clearly not expecting Xiao Yi to give him no face at all.

Xiao Yi’s intransigence, indifference, even dominance made the elders’ expressions suddenly turn ugly.

"Fine, very well," an elder said in a cold tone.

"Indeed worthy of Xiao Yi, truly as domineering and unruly as the rumors say."

"So what if I am." Xiao Yi, with the Cold Flame Sword in his hand, starlight already surging.

Clearly, Xiao Yi was ready to strike.

The elders present sharpened their expressions, their momentum subtly rising.

"Hmph, so be it." The elder who spoke earlier snorted coldly.

"You want a reason, I’ll tell you."

"Currently, the Young Masters of the Seven Star Mansion, Shaking Star Mansion, Medicine Star Mansion, Arrow Star Mansion, and also Thunder Light Mansion, Sword Light Mansion, Illusion Light Mansion, Blood Light Mansion are all gathering their bloodline power inside the cave mansion, preparing for the second awakening of the Martial Soul."

"No one is allowed to disturb them."

"Whoever dares to intrude is equivalent to declaring war on us, the Eight Mansion Martial Artists."

"If an incident occurs, be prepared for our endless pursuit and hunt."

As this elder’s words fell, the surrounding Eight Mansion elders all released their auras, coldly eyeing Xiao Yi.

"So they’re preparing for the second awakening of the Martial Soul." Xiao Yi’s heart suddenly understood.

The second awakening of the Martial Soul requires an enormous amount of power.

And the martial artist himself had prepared for this for many years.

The power of the Martial Soul itself goes without saying.

And the bloodline power, the Eighteen Mansions’ talents naturally each possessed bloodlines.

The Martial Soul aspect itself cannot be enhanced.

But the bloodline power aspect can be.

Inside the Blood Light Cave Mansion, if there is a method to enhance bloodline power. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Then the Eight Mansion’s Talents gathering inside the cave mansion can leverage this to unleash their bloodline power to the utmost.

Combined with their years of preparation, they can make a concentrated effort for the second awakening of the Martial Soul.

No wonder there are so many powerful guards outside the cave mansion.

However, although Xiao Yi understood, it didn’t mean he accepted it.

"Trespassing equals declaring war? Ha, that’s exactly what I intend."

Xiao Yi coldly laughed and attacked instantly.

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Second update.