Soul Emperor Martial God

Outside Baiwu City, high in the sky, a fiery red figure was flying swiftly.

The most striking feature was the pair of fire wings span several zhang in length, with each flap, he could cross a kilometer in an instant.

The figure was none other than Xiao Yi.

"Illusion Feather Wings," a rare flying martial technique, ranked as high-level Earth Rank.

The so-called Illusion Feather involved harnessing True Qi within a Martial Artist's body, along with their controllable power, to create wings.

Different Martial Artists would conjure different wings.

The wings Xiao Yi materialized were naturally a pair of Purple Flame Fire Wings.

Moreover, the size of the Illusion Feather Wings depended on the amount of True Qi a Martial Artist possessed.

With Xiao Yi's current degree of True Qi, he could only manifest wings several zhang in size.

Due to their non-offensive nature and being merely supportive, cultivation was not difficult.

With Xiao Yi's perception, it took only a few days to master effortless use.

Typically, even if a Half-step Cave Profound Martial Artist employed the Illusion Feather Wings, they would not match up to a Mysterious Profundity Realm Warrior in flight.

However, the wings Xiao Yi conjured were Purple Flame Fire Wings.

The explosive nature of the flames gave these wings a faster flying speed.

Now, his speed could rival that of a Mysterious Profundity First Layer Martial Artist performing Sky-controlling Flight.

Once he truly entered the Mysterious Profundity Realm and could perform Sky-controlling Flight, with the Purple Flame Fire Wings, his speed would far surpass other Mysterious Profundity Realm Warriors.

From any perspective, acquiring these Illusion Feather Wings had been an exceptionally good deal.

Now, he needed to make a trip back to the Xiao Family.

High above, Xiao Yi took a deep breath, "The feeling of soaring through the sky is indeed exhilarating."

In any world, flying was one of humanity's dreams.

No wonder ordinary people viewed those in the Mysterious Profundity Realm almost as deities.

Xiao Yi was now heading to the Eighteen Cities of East Desolate.

He had previously avoided going due to the lengthy journey, which would take a long time to return to Baiwu City.

But now with the Purple Flame Fire Wings, he could cover the distance in about seven days.

...

Seven days later, in the Eighteen Cities of East Desolate.

Headquarters of the Gale Demon Hunting Team.

"Still no sign of a Fifth-grade Alchemist? If we delay any further, Xinyue won't last much longer."

The speaker was a man about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, with handsome features and an extraordinary presence. However, his face was filled with anxiety.

He was Ning Hao, Captain of the Gale Demon Hunting Team, a Mysterious Profundity Ninth Layer Martial Artist.

The Gale Demon Hunting Team was a renowned Demon Hunting Team among the Eighteen Cities of East Desolate, commanding more than a dozen sub-teams with over a thousand members.

"Captain, Fifth-grade Alchemists, not even common Mystic Breakthrough Realm Warriors can easily engage them, how could we possibly find one with ease?"

Several people stood in front of Ning Hao.

They were his deputy captains, all of them Mysterious Profundity Eighth Layer cultivators.

Hearing their words, Ning Hao gritted his teeth, "Heavenly Returning Pills are Fifth-grade Elixirs. If we can't find a Fifth-grade Alchemist, Xinyue is doomed."

"Captain," at this moment, one of the deputy captains spoke, "I heard that recently in Qianle City, a famous Alchemist has appeared."

"Named Yi Xiao, young in age but has successfully refined Fifth-grade Elixirs."

"Yi Xiao?" Ning Hao frowned, and said, "An Alchemist who can refine Fifth-grade Elixirs is no ordinary Pharmacist. How come I've never heard of this person?"

The deputy captain replied, "It's said that he emerged suddenly, moreover, he's a genius Demon Hunter. In the Demon Hall of Qianle City, nearly all the Alchemy bounty tasks have been completed by him within two months."

"That impressive?" Ning Hao was startled, then pleased, and said, "Immediately post a task at the Demon Hunting Hall, we must find him."

"Captain, don't worry, we've already posted it. However, these past few days, it's been heard that Yi Xiao has vanished without a trace, I'm afraid it will be difficult to find him."

"Vanished without a trace?" Ning Hao's expression darkened, "Why would he disappear just at this time? Xinyue doesn't have much time left."

The deputy captains too showed signs of concern, saying, "Captain, Alchemists are notoriously eccentric, and their whereabouts unpredictable."

"We can't rush this, we can only wait."

*Slap.* Ning Hao slapped the table and said, "Spread the word, we must find Yi Xiao within three days."

"Yes," The deputy captains responded.

Just as this was happening, a fiery figure swiftly approached from high above.

The deputy captains' expressions turned cold as they called out, "Who's this upstart daring to trespass near the Gale Demon Hunting Team?"

"Yi Xiao," Xiao Yi frowned slightly, replying coldly.

Xiao Yi, on his way to East Desolate's Eighteen Cities, had passed by the Demon Hunting Hall and heard that the Gale Demon Hunting Team had posted an Alchemy bounty task, so he made his way over.

Prepared to complete the task.

Unexpectedly, he was questioned in such a manner.

"Are you from the Gale Demon Hunting Team, looking for someone to refine Heavenly Returning Pills?" Xiao Yi asked sternly.

"You're Yi Xiao? A high-grade Alchemist?" Ning Hao was shocked.

In his eyes, the figure in front of him, wearing a mask, was unrecognizable, but one thing was certain – this was definitely a youth.

His age couldn't exceed 17 years.

Could such a youngster be one of those ancient-like Alchemists?

Could this relatively unknown youth refine Fifth-grade Elixirs?

"Is it you or not?" Xiao Yi pressed, "If not, then Yi has intruded and will leave immediately."

With that, Xiao Yi prepared to leave.

He had plenty of tasks to complete and no time to waste here.

"Wait." Ning Hao quickly said, "We do indeed need to refine Heavenly Returning Pills…"

"Pill recipe, materials," Xiao Yi interjected.

Being immediately questioned upon arrival "Where did this little punk come from?" Xiao Yi's attitude was naturally not good.

"This…" Ning Hao hesitated for a moment and said, "Master Yi Xiao, the refining of the Heavenly Returning Pill is to save the life of my wife."

"I was wondering if Master Yi Xiao could diagnose her."

"Lead the way." Xiao Yi said curtly.

Following Ning Hao and his fellows, Xiao Yi was led to a delicate room.

Inside the room, a woman lay still and silent.

The woman appeared to be about thirty years old, her complexion pale and her breathing weak.

But it was evident that before the illness, she must have been of outstanding beauty and was the kind of gentle and virtuous woman.

Xiao Yi stepped forward, looked at her for a few moments, took her wrist, and felt her pulse.

"Her body is very weak, her internal organs lack vitality, and furthermore, there appears to be an old internal injury within her abdomen. This old injury, having not been removed for many years, suddenly erupted, further weakening her already frail body, which is why she lies in an unconscious state."

"If she's not treated in time, she has at most five days to live."

Hearing this, Ning Hao's eyes lit up instantly, and he hurriedly said, "Master Yi Xiao is indeed amazing, pinpointing my wife's condition in an instant."

"Pfft." Those deputy captains spoke disdainfully, "Who knows if he's just guessing."

"So young, and he can refine fifth-grade Elixirs? Who is he trying to fool?"

Xiao Yi frowned and said, "The Heavenly Returning Pill, will it be refined or not? If not, I shall not linger here any longer."

"Refine, of course refine." Ning Hao quickly said, "Bring the pill recipe and materials quickly."

Soon after, the pill recipe and materials were handed over to Xiao Yi.

Requesting an Alchemist to refine pills was always a hassle.

Apart from the significant cost involved, the pill recipe, materials, and the like all needed to be prepared by oneself.

In simple terms, Alchemists didn't need to offer anything, they just refine the pills and could gain a great deal of wealth, or so to say, benefits.

"Everyone out." Xiao Yi said with a heavy voice, "Do not disturb me while I'm refining. Otherwise, should the Alchemy fail, you will bear the consequences."

"Yes." Ning Hao answered and left with the deputy captains.

In the room, Xiao Yi glanced at the pill recipe, his eyes flashed, he understood the method of refining the Heavenly Returning Pill, and began the Alchemy process.

Outside the room, Ning Hao and the others waited anxiously.

"Captain, should we keep an eye on that kid? Just worried he's all talk, wasting materials and time."

The deputy captains spoke cautiously.

"No need," Ning Hao shook his head.

Half an hour later.

With a creak, the door opened.

Xiao Yi walked out, handing the Elixir to Ning Hao.

Ning Hao took the Elixir, glanced at it, and instantly rejoiced, "The Heavenly Returning Pill, it really is the Heavenly Returning Pill. Master Yi Xiao..."

"Give it to your wife first." Xiao Yi interjected.

"Alright." Ning Hao, ecstatic, entered the room.

After not too long, the woman in the room awoke, and Ning Hao was overwhelmed with excitement.

Outside, Xiao Yi, seeing the Elixir taking effect, nodded.

"The task is completed. You just need to visit the Demon Hunting Hall and end the mission." Xiao Yi said indifferently, then turned and left. Find the translation on MV&LEMPYR.

"Uh…" The deputy captains nodded.

After a while, Ning Hao came out and asked, "Where is Master Yi Xiao?"

The deputy captains looked at each other and said, "He's gone."

"Gone?" Ning Hao exclaimed in surprise, "Why didn't you keep him? He saved Xinyue, and I have a substantial reward for him."

"We didn't dare," the deputy captains replied awkwardly. "We were just insulting him a while ago, saying he was a nobody."

"Who knew he could successfully refine, truly a Fifth-grade Alchemist."

"Ah, you guys," Ning Hao cursed with an unpleasant expression.

...

After Xiao Yi left, he naturally continued his training.

During these four months, it had always been like this.

Those Alchemy bounties, as long as the Elixirs were well-refined, and the task giver confirmed there were no issues with the pills, he would leave and not linger.

As for Task Points and bounties, the Demon Hunting Hall would record them automatically.

He would go and collect them from the Demon Hunting Hall when he had the time.

It was because of completing tasks this swiftly that he could finish nearly a hundred fifth-level tasks within two months.

...

Xiao Yi's days went by monotonously.

When there were Alchemy bounties, he would take them on, complete them, and then leave; when there weren't any, he would take on Demon Hunting tasks, hunting demon beasts everywhere.

Gradually, the name Purple Flame Yi Xiao started to rise among the Eighteen Cities of Eastern Desolate.

And at the same time...

Thousands of miles away in Baiwu City, within Shengbao Trading House.

"I've finally found you, Purple Flame," Murong Sha said with an icy expression.

"Disappearing without a trace from the vicinity of Baiwu City for months. Who would've thought you'd gone to the Eighteen Cities of Eastern Desolate."

"This time, I will make sure you have no grave to bury your body in."

Over these months, Murong Sha had continuously been in pursuit of Yi Xiao.

Beside him, Murong Yin spoke, "Deacon Murong Sha, do you want Murong Ke to make a move?"

"Exactly," Murong Sha said coldly. "He is in charge of the Shengbao Trading House in the Eighteen Cities of Eastern Desolate; with his strength, killing Purple Flame would be effortless."

"That's true," Murong Yin said. "That man is known as the first warrior beneath the Mystic Breakthrough Realm. Yi Xiao is as good as dead, hahaha."