Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1661: I Must Refuse
"What are you doing?"
The Demon Hunting Hall Master looked at Xiao Yiโs actions and frowned. ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐ค๐ซ๐ฎ๐.๐ฌ๐๐ข
"To assume the role of the Three Hall Masters? Is the Hall Master joking?" Xiao Yi was stunned.
"How presumptuous." The Demon Hunting Hall Master gave a cold shout, "The position of the Three Hall Masters is not to be trifled with."
"I donโt dare." Xiao Yi repeatedly cupped his hands respectfully.
"If you donโt dare, why not take the token?" The Demon Hunting Hall Master said sternly.
"This..." Xiao Yi glanced at the Hall Masterโs stern expression, furrowed his brow, feeling a thump in his heart.
"I donโt understand the intention of the three Hall Masters."
"Hehe." The Demon Hunting Hall Master smiled kindly, "What do you mean? What do you think?"
"Whether itโs your intelligence, temperament, or talent, you are outstanding, exceeding the expectations we had."
"You are a young Heavenly Talent, and we are the Three Hall Masters."
"What do you think we mean?"
The Medicine Venerate Hall Master chuckled beside him, "Young one, just take the token."
"Our intention is naturally to designate you as the successor to take over the Three Halls in the future."
"Iโm sorry, but I must refuse." Xiao Yi put down his hand, stood straight, and shook his head.
"Nonsense, what are you refusing?" The Flame Hall Master slammed the table and stood up, visibly angry.
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow.
The Demon Hunting Hall Master waved his hand to stop the Flame Hall Master, then stared directly at Xiao Yi.
"Yi Xiao, perhaps this is too sudden, and you are not mentally prepared?"
"You neednโt worry, even if we designate you now, you will still need to undergo ceremonies and trials afterward."
"It will be at least half a year before you truly assume the position."
"Take the token first."
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, did not take the token, but asked, "May I ask, Hall Master, is this Main Hall Token only for the successor to accept?"
"Of course." The Demon Hunting Hall Master nodded.
"There are only two Main Hall Tokens."
"One is with the Hall Master; the other, as a Vice Order, is only for the successor to bear."
"The holder of the Vice Order has authority even above the Ten Great Hall Masters, second only to the Hall Master."
"Therefore, only the successor can take the token; itโs an ironclad rule of the Eight Palaces."
The Hall Master explained earnestly, naturally also telling Xiao Yi the benefits of taking the token.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi recalled something, shocked once more, but still did not take the token.
"I appreciate the high regard of the Three Hall Masters." Xiao Yi saluted them again."
"Are you saying you wish to refuse taking up the position of Three Hall Master?" The Demon Hunting Hall Master squinted his eyes.
"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded firmly.
"Can you tell me the reason?" The Demon Hunting Hall Master asked.
"No particular reason, just that I donโt want to." Xiao Yi shook his head.
For these positions of Hall Masters, Xiao Yi was never interested.
Being in a high position only brings more troubles.
Moreover, his real identity is as a Martial Artist of both the Asura Hall and the Wind Shattering Hall.
The Ancient Eight Halls have long split and formed alliances.
And each alliance prohibits Martial Artists from joining simultaneously.
If anyone dares to violate, it is tantamount to a death sentence.
Currently, Yi Xiaoโs identity as a Vice Hall Master is a small matter.
If he becomes the successor of the Three Halls, should his identity be exposed, these three Hall Masters would be the first to not pardon him.
After all, he has no interest in these Hall Master positions.
Now, itโs better to refuse outright.
"I donโt believe you have no reason." The Demon Hunting Hall Masterโs tone became exceedingly heavy.
"Is there some difficulty or trouble behind you?"
The Medicine Venerate Hall Master also spoke gravely, "Boy, speak your mind if thereโs something."
"We three are willing to designate you as the successor, naturally, we trust you."
"No matter what trouble you have, we will solve it for you."
"Thereโs no trouble, nor any unspeakable difficulty." Xiao Yi shook his head, looking at the Demon Hunting Hall Master.
These three Hall Masters, especially the Demon Hunting Hall Master, were not ordinary individuals.
Xiao Yi had ceased to find other excuses.
He was very clear that the Demon Hunting Hall Master was exceptionally intelligent.
Ordinary excuses wouldnโt deceive him.
In that case, he could only...
"Instead of assuming the position of Three Hall Master and dealing with affairs inside the Main Hall day by day."
"Yi would rather roam outside, slaying demon beasts and killing evil cultivators," Xiao Yi said solemnly.
The Demon Hunting Hall Master responded, "Even if you became a Hall Master, you can still roam outside, slaying demon beasts and killing evil cultivators."
"Not willing simply means not willing." Xiao Yi shook his head.
"If the Three Hall Masters have nothing more, Yi shall take his leave."
With that, Xiao Yi gave a salute and turned to leave.
In fact, he had had some suspicions before.
And his greatest fear, his greatest worry, was precisely this matter.
Rather than entangle himself here, it was better to leave quickly.
The more entangled he became, the more he feared something unexpected might happen.
"Stop." The Flame Hall Master slammed the table again and stood up.
"You bastard, do you think this is a place you can come and go as you please?"
"Heh." Xiao Yi sneered, "To say something conceited, this mere Main Hall canโt trap Yi."
"The world is vast; if I wish to leave, thereโs nothing you can do to stop me."
"Bastard!" The Flame Hall Master erupted in fury.
The Flame Hall Master vanished from sight in an instant.
All Xiao Yi felt was a flicker before his eyes, then a sharp pain in his chest as he was hurled out the door.
"Puff."
After being blasted away, Xiao Yi didnโt even have the chance to stabilize himself and lay on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Elder Yan, you..." The other two Hall Masters furrowed their brows.
The Flame Hall Master, still in a rage, said, "This brat is so arrogant and unruly; if not taught a lesson, who knows how outrageous he will become in the future."
The sudden commotion outside instantly attracted the surrounding Demon Hunting Hall Martial Artists.
"Hall Master, this..." The surrounding Main Hall Masters and Vice Hall Masters wore puzzled expressions.
Most of the puzzled looks fell on Xiao Yi.
In their impression, the Hall Master had always favored Purple Flame Yi Xiao, so why did things suddenly turn violent?
"Itโs nothing." The Hall Master waved his hand, "Everyone withdraw. It was just Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao sparring with us."
"Yes." The people gathered around the hall dispersed immediately.
On the ground, Xiao Yi slowly got up, letting out a cold laugh.
"To say you wanted Yi to be the successor, haha, seems it was just a joke."
"I take my leave."
Boom...
Suddenly, a force of Heaven and Earth descended abruptly.
Xiao Yiโs movements were instantly frozen.
With his current strength, he couldnโt even budge an inch.
"Hehe." The Demon Hunting Hall Master chuckled, "Boy, did you think I wouldnโt know your thoughts?"
"You wonโt be leaving."
"Weโll confine you in the Ten Thousand Flames Space; you will submit eventually."
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Second installment.
