Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1504: The Wager

Xiao Yi let out a bitter laugh.

Seeing this, Lin Ye gave a charming yet sinister smile, "I’ve guarded the barrier of the second layer of the Sword Emperor Stele Space for countless years."

"But up to now, very few have been able to pass through."

"However, I have confidence in you, Brother Xiao."

Suddenly, Lin Ye restrained his smile and said seriously.

Xiao Yi also erased his bitter smile and asked in a deep voice, "May I ask Brother Lin, since you have been guarding this second layer, how many people have passed through?"

"Well..." Lin Ye frowned, hesitated, as if in thought.

After a while, Lin Ye spread his hands and seriously counted his fingers.

"Seems like about eight." Lin Ye said uncertainly.

"It’s been too long, but I shouldn’t be mistaken."

"How long has it been?" Xiao Yi swallowed and pursued.

Lin Ye shook his head, "It’s been too long, I can’t remember how many years it’s been."

Xiao Yi couldn’t help but roll his eyes and bitterly laugh again.

He naturally had to laugh bitterly.

Lin Ye, in the words of Elder Yun Yuan and others, is an old monster.

As the Sword Domain Master, a legendary Sword Saint of the Sword Domain, he also possesses the astounding capability of defeating Lin Xiao effortlessly with a single sword strike.

Moreover, with deep cultivation accumulated over unknown centuries...

Xiao Yi feared he wouldn’t be able to endure even a single move against him.

Xiao Yi shook his head, sighed, and the next second, turned to leave.

He never expected that the guardian at the end of the second layer would be Lin Ye, this ’old monster’.

"Hey, hey," Lin Ye repeatedly called out to Xiao Yi, "Brother Xiao, where are you going?"

"I’m leaving." Xiao Yi rolled his eyes.

"Leaving for what?" Lin Ye glared at Xiao Yi, "We haven’t fought yet."

Xiao Yi shook his head, helplessly said, "A battle with no suspense is unnecessary."

Lin Ye frowned, "Admitting defeat before the fight is not the act of a Sword Cultivator."

Xiao Yi pouted, spreading his hands, "Alright then, Brother Lin, strike me with a palm and send me back to the first layer, I’d rather not walk."

What Xiao Yi said was the truth.

Facing Lin Ye held no meaning.

Even if they truly engaged in combat, it would be a battle that ended in an instant.

As for admitting defeat before fighting, with such a massive difference in strength, the outcome is obvious without battling.

In front of Lin Ye, he likely wasn’t much stronger than a Mortal Realm Warrior.

Hence, Xiao Yi wasn’t willing to waste any more time.

Anyway, coming to the Sword Domain event, Xiao Yi felt it wasn’t in vain.

The Ten Thousand Sword Stele Forest, and the comprehension at the first layer, had already significantly boosted his Sword Dao level, making his Sword Heart clear and firm.

Once he leaves the Sword Domain, after some time in seclusion, his strength would greatly increase.

And in the second layer space, he had benefited considerably as well.

Originally, he possessed peak cultivation of the Saint King Realm, his Qi Spring just filled.

But passing through the second layer’s Sword Array challenge directly filled his Small World with Primordial Power, additionally condensing Ice Mountain Fire Sea, eventually expanding Ice Mountain Fire Sea to fill the Small World completely.

During this, an enormous amount of primordial power was originally required.

Hence, Xiao Yi had previously saved up numerous Spirit Veins and ample cultivation items for breakthroughs.

Now, all those Spirit Veins and items were saved.

This trip to the Ten Thousand Sword Stele Forest was truly worth it.

Xiao Yi was quite satisfied.

Naturally, he didn’t care to battle Lin Ye.

Such a battle with no suspense wasn’t worth undertaking.

"Brother Lin, hurry up." Xiao Yi pouted, "I want to return to the first layer to cultivate."

Lin Ye’s face twitched at these words.

"Brother Xiao, listen to me first."

"If we fight, I won’t use cultivation to overpower you."

"We will have a fair duel."

"Fair?" Xiao Yi was taken aback.

"Indeed." Lin Ye nodded, "I have long known your strength."

With Lin Ye’s strength, he easily discerned Xiao Yi’s true abilities from his fight with the Six Sword Guards.

"I will seal my cultivation, suppressing it to the level of Martial Arts Great Power."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was surprised.

"What? Don’t believe me?" Lin Ye frowned, casting several prohibitions.

The prohibitions surged into his body.

Instantly, his aura decreased to the Martial Arts Great Power level.

"During every opening of the Sword Emperor Stele, those who pass the second layer’s Sword Array and reach the end of the second layer must challenge me, and only after winning can they enter the third, and final, layer."

"And according to the rules, I will suppress my power to match the challenger’s level."

"Why didn’t you say so earlier?" Xiao Yi joyfully smiled.

"Hahahaha." Lin Ye laughed heartily, "I originally thought, Brother Xiao, with your arrogant nature, you should be full of confidence."

Xiao Yi shrugged, "I’m full of confidence, but I don’t intend to be humiliated."

"Alright, let’s start." Lin Ye smiled.

"Brother Lin, let me ask you something." Xiao Yi suddenly inquired.

"When I was passing the Ten Thousand Sword Formation, I seemed to sense your Purple Lightning aura within the Sword Array."

"Is the Sword Array under your control?"

"Indeed." Lin Ye nodded, "The Sword Array naturally exists as one of the methods left by the Sword Emperor."

"As the guardian of the second layer, naturally, I can also control it."

"Originally, I wouldn’t interfere; but when Brother Xiao brought out the Cold Flame Sword, it was considered cheating."

"I had to add the Purple Lightning Sword Energy, greatly enhancing the Sword Array’s power."

"Counting it, after adding my Purple Lightning Sword Energy, it cancelled out the submission effect of your Cold Flame Sword."

"Thus, your passing of the Sword Array wasn’t considered cheating; of course, even with this, Brother Xiao, you passing the Sword Array is truly remarkable."

Clang...

The Purple Lightning appeared in Lin Ye’s hand, his face full of battle spirit.

"Brother Xiao, strike at will, I’ve long anticipated a fair duel with you."

"Okay." Xiao Yi nodded.

Clang... 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

The Cold Flame Sword materialized in his hand.

Just about to strike, Xiao Yi inexplicably smiled, "Brother Lin, since this is a fair duel, a mere fight seems a bit dull."

"Oh?" Lin Ye smiled, "What does Brother Xiao propose?"

"How about we add some stakes?" Xiao Yi grinned mischievously.

"Stakes?" Lin Ye was taken aback, then gave a charming smile, "Interesting, Brother Xiao, you are indeed an amusing person."

"What kind of stakes does Brother Xiao want?"

"It’s simple." Xiao Yi smiled, "If I win, Brother Lin, give Ding Qiuyue a chance to comprehend the Sword Emperor Stele."

"Hmm?" Lin Ye frowned, "Comprehending the Sword Emperor Stele requires sufficient aptitude and talent."

"That girl Ding Qiuyue, having lost in the Two Sects Competition, indicates she isn’t eligible to comprehend the Sword Emperor Stele yet."

"Her talent and aptitude are absolutely sufficient." Xiao Yi smiled.

Lin Ye lightly laughed, "If her talent and aptitude are enough, then in a few decades, before the next Sword Domain event begins, she will surely pass the Two Sects Competition."

"At that time, she can comprehend the Sword Emperor Stele, so why must Brother Xiao make me set this precedent?"

Xiao Yi shook his head, seriously said, "Decades is too long; she is at the age where her Sword Heart is purest now."

"I don’t want her to wait in vain for decades, missing a great opportunity."

"Believe me, given time, she will be an exceptional, rare Supreme Sword Cultivator."

"This..." Lin Ye frowned.

"I just ask, do you dare or not dare to take this wager?" Xiao Yi interrupted directly.

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First Chapter update.