Soul Emperor Martial God

Outside Four Seasons City, a large trading convoy was advancing cautiously and carefully.

"Deacon Murong Sha, the trading point is about to be reached, there's no need to be overly cautious."

Looking closely, the convoy had dozens of guards, all of whom were Innate Ninth Layer Martial Artists.

Leading them were three individuals.

In the middle was Murong Sha, a Mysterious Profundity Sixth Layer Martial Artist.

On the left was Murong Yin, of the Fourth Layer of Mysterious Profundity and also a fourth-grade Alchemist.

On the right was another formidable warrior, a third-layer Mysterious Profundity.

The one who had just spoken was Murong Yin.

Murong Sha said seriously, "Better safe than sorry. We have prepared this batch of goods for several months, just to make up for the last failed trade with Shadow Tower."

"We cannot afford another mishap."

"Deacon Murong Sha, are you afraid that Purple Flame Yi Xiao will target our goods again?" the adjacent deacon asked.

"That's one of the reasons," Murong Sha nodded.

"In fact, we should be reassured," Murong Yin said. "In the past few months, our Shengbao Trading House's convoys have not encountered any trouble."

"And after the last auction, with his strength, he could have dealt with us but merely left with some harsh words."

"All signs indicate that he should not be troubling us again."

"Yes," Murong Sha remarked. "Hopefully, the young fellow has vanished for a month now. It's unlikely for him to appear at this moment."

"Then, Deacon Murong Sha, why do you still look so worried?" the adjacent deacon inquired.

"It's because of those deacons back in our family," said Murong Yin before Murong Sha could answer.

"Do you remember Murong Mo? That guy was not very strong, but he had a knack for dealing with all sorts of people."

"In the family, he used to butter up the deacons with real power and made good contacts everywhere with the ordinary deacons."

"So in the family, he had no shortage of friends."

"Now he is dead, killed in a minor place like Purple Cloud City. His descendants are in the family, crying and shouting for revenge."

Hearing this, the deacon said, "I heard about this too; wasn't it handed over to Deacon Murong Sha to handle?"

"That minor family should be easily eliminated with a wave of his hand."

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"Sigh," Murong Yin said, "since Purple Flame Yi Xiao took that batch of goods, both I and Deacon Murong Sha have been swamped."

"Deacon Murong Sha has no spare time to deal with that minor family."

"Now, those deacons in our family, each and every one is sending messages urging Deacon Murong Sha to quickly go to Purple Cloud City and destroy that minor family."

"Let's drop the subject," Murong Sha interrupted both Murong Yin and the other deacon.

Then, Murong Sha turned to the nearby deacon, saying, "Among Hundred Martial City Treasure Trading Company, I am the strongest and must remain here; Deacon Murong Yin is also the only Alchemist."

"You are the only one free, once this transaction is complete, take a trip to Purple Cloud City."

"The Purple Cloud City branch of Shengbao Trading House is already suppressing that minor family. Go there, sort things out, and a round trip should take about ten days."

The nearby deacon nodded, responding, "All right, leave it to me."

...

What the three of them could not imagine was that behind them, an eerie figure was secretly following.

And their conversation was also entirely heard by this figure.

The figure was none other than Xiao Yi.

After leaving the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, he found a secluded place, put on a mask, and changed into a snug outfit.

To quickly obtain Demon Beast Cores and Essence Blood, the identity of a Demon Hunter was undoubtedly most suitable.

He had initially planned to visit the Bai Family.

Unexpectedly, however, he encountered the large convoy of Shengbao Trading House.

Especially seeing both Murong Sha and Murong Yin transporting goods.

Out of curiosity, he followed.

Unexpectedly, he overheard such a conversation.

...

"Everyone, quicken your pace. We are just a few miles away from the trading spot," Murong Sha shouted.

"Yes!" the crowd responded.

Just as the group was prepared to speed up their pace.

A figure appeared and blocked their path.

"Purple Flame Yi Xiao!" Murong Sha gasped in surprise upon seeing the blocker.

As they clearly saw who was blocking their way, the three warriors of the Mysterious Profundity Realm and the entire trading caravan dared not move.

"Deacon Murong Sha, long time no see," Xiao Yi said coldly.

"What... what do you intend to do?" Murong Yin seemed to have anticipated what might happen.

"What do you think?" Xiao Yi asked with a smile in response.

"Last time, Deacon Murong Yin made difficulties for me at the Bai Family, and I robbed your goods."

"Previously, Deacon Murong Sha led people wanting to capture me, so tell me, what do you think I am here to do this time?"

Murong Yin's face instantly turned ugly.

Filled with a murderous intent, Murong Sha still suppressed his anger and said, "Purple Flame, I was wrong about last time, I apologize, and will personally offer amends with gifts in the future."

"Would you let us pass today?"

Murong Sha lowered his posture, not wanting the goods that they had painstakingly gathered over many months to be robbed again.

"What if I say no?" Xiao Yi said with a cold laugh.

"You dare?" Murong Sha instantly flew into a rage. In his view, he had already lowered his posture, even to the point of flattering, yet Yi Xiao still refused to give face.

"These goods are meant to be traded with the Shadow Tower, you..."

Murong Sha tried to threaten Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi interrupted, "When I robbed that batch of goods last time, the two stewards transporting the goods also said these words to threaten me."

"But in the end, they both reported to hell."

"You..." Murong Sha was both shocked and angry, knowing that today's event probably would not end well.

"Deacon Murong Yin, join me in stopping this boy. Others, immediately take the goods to the trading point."

Murong Sha made a quick decision and immediately issued the command.

"You two alone think you can stop me?" Xiao Yi laughed coldly and instantly made a move.

Flaming gloves appeared on his hands.

A sky full of Purple Flame poured out, enveloping the entire trading caravan.

"You little thief, don't be presumptuous," Murong Sha and Murong Yin attacked together.

"Foolish," Xiao Yi threw a punch.

After breaking through to the second level of the Asura Battle Body, his physical strength was now capable of exerting the power of the Fourth Layer of Mysterious Profundity.

A few days ago, nine Five Elements Pills notably enhanced his physical condition.

Now, his body was able to exert the power of the Fifth Layer of Mysterious Profundity.

A full-strength punch broke through Murong Sha's Protective True Qi, subsequently wrapping him in the Purple Flame.

Lastly, controlling the Purple Flame to explode, it directly blasted Murong Sha away.

Murong Yin fared even worse, a single punch from Xiao Yi causing him to vomit blood and fly out.

At that moment, the sky full of Purple Flame closed in.

Within the Purple Flame, all guards were instantly killed.

"Your turn," Xiao Yi's figure flashed, appearing before an unknown steward.

"What... what do you want to do?" Seeing that Murong Sha and Murong Yin had been unable to withstand Yi Xiao, the steward knew he was no match either.

Xiao Yi scoffed, "Murong Sha and Murong Yin could withstand my punch. You, I'm not sure if you'll be so lucky."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yi threw a full-force punch.

With hands covered in Purple Flame, just one punch pierced through the steward's chest.

"You..." The steward, until his last breath, still did not understand what had happened.

His eyes widened in panic, he fell unwillingly to the ground.

"Hmph," Xiao Yi snorted coldly. This steward was supposed to go to Purple Cloud City, naturally, he had to be eliminated.

"Purple Flame, I will have your life," Murong Sha roared uncontrollably, attacking again at full strength.

Now, only these two from the entire large trading caravan were left alive.

"Ha," Xiao Yi neither dodged nor ducked, meeting the blow with a solid punch.

Boom, with a loud bang.

Unmoved, Xiao Yi stood his ground while Murong Sha was knocked back several meters, his body miserably covered in Purple Flame.