Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1450: Beneath the Star Curtain

Clang...

A clear sword cry resounded above the mountain peak.

Whoosh...

A stream of light swept up, scattering the white clouds in the sky.

"Brother Xiao Yi, are you ready?" Ye Liu asked with a cold smile.

"Ye Liu, Ninth Layer of Saint Emperor Realm."

"Whenever you wish." Xiao Yi responded, equally cold.

"Xiao Yi, Ninth Layer of Saint King Realm."

"Make your move..." Ye Liu’s hand gripped the air as the stream of light ravaged, just as he was about to strike, he suddenly paused.

"Wait." Ye Liu barely held back his momentum.

"What?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

"Brother Xiao Yi, you... you are only at the Ninth Layer of Saint King Realm?" Ye Liu showed surprise and sensed for a moment.

Ye Liu had never actually sensed Xiao Yi’s cultivation.

But before, atop the wall of Heavenly Star City, he saw Xiao Yi easily defeat several peak Saint Emperor Realm foes, and previously battled fiercely with the Heavenly Slaughter Mansion Master.

Thus, he instinctively believed Xiao Yi’s cultivation strength was on par with his own.

But now, hearing Xiao Yi’s cultivation, he was stunned and hurriedly released his senses.

"It really is the Ninth Layer of Saint King Realm." Ye Liu’s face was shocked.

Xiao Yi’s expression remained unchanged, chuckling lightly, "What, Ye Liu, are you like those insignificant beings who judge strength only by cultivation levels?"

"Of course not," Ye Liu shook his head.

"I’m well aware of Brother Xiao Yi’s skills."

"Brother Xiao Yi’s Martial Soul hasn’t had a second awakening yet, has it?" Ye Liu asked.

Xiao Yi nodded.

Until now, Xiao Yi had encountered quite a few Martial Artists whose Martial Souls had successfully awakened a second time, and had a general understanding of it.

For some Heavenly Talents at Overlord Force level, they don’t need to worry about the second awakening of their Martial Soul.

Matters like Martial Arts Saint Pills and the draw of Martial Arts Power will be well-prepared within their force.

What they need is merely readiness in cultivation and realm.

And many Heavenly Talents suppress their cultivation for a long time for the second awakening, accumulating and then bursting forth.

When the second awakening is successful, this accumulated power instantly erupts.

Coupled with the Martial Arts Saint Pill and the force of the Martial Soul’s true second awakening.

The mutual assistance of the two results in soaring advancement, with cultivation increases spanning six or seven layers.

Needless to say, the greater the talent of the Heavenly Talent, the more rapid the cultivation increase.

As in Ye Liu’s case, after the second awakening of his Martial Soul, he directly reached the Ninth Layer of Saint Emperor Realm, truly stepping into the ranks of top experts in the Central Region.

However, Xiao Yi was still fearless.

"Why?" Xiao Yi chuckled playfully, countering, "Are you planning to reduce your cultivation or limit your power before battling me?"

"Not at all," Ye Liu laughed, "Brother Xiao Yi, you are a master of pretending to be harmless."

"Those eight fools from Blood Light Mansion and Sword Light Mansion suffered a heavy loss."

"I’m not that stupid."

"So why hesitate?" Xiao Yi smiled, once again brimming with fighting spirit.

From the start, he saw Ye Liu just barely hold back, yet the battle intent on his face did not diminish at all.

Which proved Ye Liu did not underestimate him in the least.

"Good, a hearty battle." Ye Liu shouted, instantly striking.

"Fight." Xiao Yi swung the Cold Flame Sword, delivering a slash.

The small hill was immediately enveloped by the overwhelming momentum and brilliance of the two.

...

Several hours later. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

On the wall of Heavenly Star City.

A pair of lovebirds nestled closely, leaning on the edge of the city wall.

Two pairs of bright eyes gazed up at the starry night sky.

It must be said, the night in Heavenly Star Territory was indeed breathtaking.

Endless stars adorned the night sky; the starlight shimmered, the white clouds reflected into a beautifully ethereal scene.

"Lianxing, I recall watching the stars with you like this was a long time ago, right?" Ye Liu’s voice was light and gentle.

The beloved in his arms nodded.

"Next time, if you journey for so long again, take me with you, okay?" Guu Lianxing’s voice was tender, evoking endless affection.

"Silly, I won’t leave again," Ye Liu smiled, playfully scratching Guu Lianxing’s delicate nose.

"Good. If you go again, I won’t wait." Guu Lianxing shot Ye Liu a glance.

Ye Liu chuckled, "You won’t have the chance, tomorrow I’ll propose and complete the marriage."

Under the canopy of stars, the pair of lovers seemed to have endless words to share.

Suddenly, in Ye Liu’s embrace, Guu Lianxing lifted slightly, "By the way, Young Master Xiao Yi has already left, hasn’t he?"

"Yes," Ye Liu nodded, "That guy seems even more restless than I am, yet always leaves so gracefully."

"Didn’t you fight him?" Guu Lianxing asked, "What was the result?"

Ye Liu’s face turned bitter instantly, "I lost."

"You lost?" Guu Lianxing was shocked, her face full of disbelief, "How is that possible?"

Ye Liu smiled wryly, "You can never know how many cards Brother Xiao Yi holds and the extent of his means."

"And you can never imagine how extraordinary this guy really is."

Guu Lianxing pressed on, "Did you use the Ye Saint Six Extremes of your Ye Saint Mansion?"

"I did," Ye Liu nodded, "But still lost somewhat thoroughly."

"How is that possible?" Guu Lianxing wondered out loud, "I remember Young Master Xiao Yi hasn’t had a second awakening of his Martial Soul, and is only at the Ninth Layer of Saint King Realm."

"Although his cultivation is low," Ye Liu nodded, "His Martial Arts Realm is extremely high, exceeding mine by at least a Great Realm."

Ye Liu said this, pondered for a moment, and continued, "Normally, even when a Martial Artist’s realm is much higher than their cultivation level, if their cultivation can’t keep up, it’s useless."

"Because cultivation is the foundation for Martial Artists."

"No matter how high the realm is, if you can’t exert the power it should provide, it’s useless."

"But Brother Xiao Yi breaks these conventions, completely mastering his realm."

Guu Lianxing showed an astonished face, "Crossing a Great Realm and still mastering it? This..."

"That’s why I say Brother Xiao Yi is extraordinary," Ye Liu laughed.

"If I’m not mistaken, Brother Xiao Yi’s Primordial Power must be terrifyingly vast."

"That’s what allows him to harness the strength of his entire realm."

"But," Ye Liu frowned, "This terrifying strength undoubtedly becomes a huge factor hindering his cultivation ascent."

Ye Liu bluntly spoke of Xiao Yi’s predicament.

"No need to worry," Guu Lianxing smiled, "I believe in Young Master Xiao Yi, this arduous Martial Arts Dao will not thwart his progress."

"Yes." Ye Liu nodded, "Brother Xiao Yi only needs a fortuitous opportunity now."

"Whether he can experience the second awakening of his Martial Soul or receive a great opportunity, it’s enough to let him escape his current predicament."

"When the time comes, he will soar, truly a hidden dragon awakened. I even believe he will astonish the Central Region."

"The journey to Sword Domain is his chance."

Swish...

Suddenly, a figure swiftly appeared on the city wall.

"Hey, where’s the little thief?" The newcomer was Gongsun Huowu.

"Brother Xiao Yi? He’s gone." Ye Liu responded.

"Gone? Where did he go?"

"Sword Domain."

"Sword Domain?" Gongsun Huowu’s face grew anxious, "I’m going too."

Ye Liu retorted, "Are you a Sword Cultivator? You might be kicked out if you go to Sword Domain."

"Hmph, I don’t believe that." With that, Gongsun Huowu’s silhouette flashed and left, controlling the air.

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Chapter One.