34: Chapter 33 Daxia Martial God

Ye Xiu opened his mouth but only sighed.

Was the Ancient Imperial Court truly that glorious?

It likely was.

Even an invincible figure like the Blade Master...

...was only one of the Supremes in the Imperial Court. Just how powerful must the Human Emperor have been?

In the memories of the Blade Master...

...there was more than one person who could speak with him as an equal.

He looked at the young girl tinkering with the potted plant and sighed in his heart.

He then stated his purpose for coming: "I won't waste time with pleasantries. I came here because I want you to accompany me to the Nine Realms Tower."

"With your strength, it really is time you went. However, things are a bit eerie over there right now. If you're going, you'd better be fully prepared. I barely made it back last time."

Xing Mu spoke with lingering fear, putting on a look as if she were terrified.

Ye Xiu frowned slightly. "What's the situation?"

"It's eerie. Remember that Deity Obsession we encountered last time? That place has been occupied. A strange power has shrouded the area within ten miles of the Nine Realms Tower. If you rush in blindly, your head might easily be taken."

"Deity Obsession..."

"Yeah, that thing. You know it's unsolvable. Even the Ancient Era couldn't deal with it, let alone now."

"Have some of your memories returned?"

Ye Xiu was somewhat surprised. Last time, Xing Mu didn't seem to know this much about Deity Obsessions.

Xing Mu was still fussing over the plant in her hands and gave a light hum of affirmation. "After my Realm increased, some memories returned. I know a bit more now."

"Even those great figures of the Ancient Era couldn't deal with a Deity Obsession?"

"I don't know."

"You don't know? Didn't you say you recovered some memories?"

"I really don't know about that. Deity Obsessions are the lingering obsessions of the Supreme experts from the Taichu Era, and the Supreme experts who established the Imperial Court were also figures from the Taichu Era. They only established the order of the Imperial Court after suppressing the Taboo Chaos of the Taichu Era."

After Xing Mu finished speaking, she thought for a moment before continuing, "Perhaps these leftover Deity Obsessions and the Supremes of the Imperial Court were acquainted with each other."

"Supreme experts of the Taichu Era..."

Ye Xiu had heard yet another new secret. Before the Ancient Era was the Taichu Era.

The group that established the Imperial Court's order were Supreme experts of the Taichu Era. His own [Heaven-Breaking Martial Body] was also the Bloodline of a Martial Venerable from the Taichu Era.

He looked at the casual-looking Xing Mu.

He asked a question about himself: "Is the Taichu Martial Venerable related to the Imperial Court?"

"I don't know. The time the Taichu Martial Venerable lived in dates back to the early Heavenly Court of the Taichu Era. The Human Emperor and the others shouldn't be figures from that period."

"Early Taichu? Heavenly Court?"

The more Ye Xiu asked, the more shocked he became, yet he was also very confused.

If this dead woman knew nothing at all, he wouldn't be this bewildered, but Xing Mu happened to know a little bit about everything.

This was quite frustrating.

"Actually, that's all I know. If you want to go to the Nine Realms Tower, I can take you there. But first, you have to take me to the Inner City to play for a few days. Otherwise, it's too much of a loss for me. After all, the power of a Deity Obsession is very dangerous."

Xing Mu was making her demands.

Ye Xiu naturally wouldn't refuse such a request. "Fine. I'll come find you after I go see the Old City Lord."

With that, he soared directly into the sky.

He flew toward the mountain where the Old City Lord resided.

"Tsk... that old man is incredibly long-winded. You'd better come back soon," Xing Mu shouted dissatisfiedly from below, then went back to tinkering with her plant.

Sikong Tianwen had a special identity.

His status seemed to be even higher than the City Lord's, and his office was within the border war zone, which wasn't far.

After flying over several hilltops...

...Ye Xiu soon arrived at this special military zone, which was heavily guarded.

The surrounding soldiers all seemed to recognize him. After saluting, they showed no intention of stopping him.

"What's going on? Why does it seem like everyone knows me?" Ye Xiu entered the military zone with puzzled steps.

Sikong Wentian was sitting in the meeting room.

He wasn't surprised to see Ye Xiu enter. After sizing him up, he spoke directly: "Not bad. Your strength has improved tremendously. Keep it up."

"Haha... You flatter me, Old City Lord. I just came from Xing Mu's place. I heard you were looking for me?"

"Yes, there are indeed some things I need to tell you."

"Please, go ahead."

"The Nine Cities of Great Xia have established preliminary communication equipment. Half a month ago, the Cabinet Council launched the [God-Creation Project], pooling the resources of the entire city to support one person's cultivation." Sikong Wentian stroked his beard and looked at Ye Xiu with a beaming smile, his meaning self-evident.

Ye Xiu wasn't stupid and naturally understood Sikong Wentian's meaning.

He was slightly stunned...

...only to hear Sikong Wentian continue: "Half a month ago, your image was already being promoted within Tianfu City. I hope that in the future, you will live up to the title of Great Xia Martial God."

"Martial God?"

Ye Xiu's lips twitched slightly. They had even thought of a title for him, which certainly saved some trouble.

He looked at the smiling Sikong Tianwen, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Why me?"

"You are loyal to Great Xia and willing to sacrifice your life for the people. Moreover, among Martial Practitioners, you are strong—stronger than everyone else."

"Then what do I need to give in return?"

"Nothing. You only need to remember to guard the Human Race of Great Xia. No matter who the future rulers are, guarding the Human Race of Great Xia is your only responsibility."

"No other requirements?"

Ye Xiu was somewhat surprised. Supporting one person with the strength of the entire city wasn't something that could be done with just a word.

For the military, this was almost a disastrous blow.

All sorts of cultivation resources that originally belonged to the soldiers would be entirely poured into Ye Xiu's cultivation.

For the average soldier, eighty percent of their cultivation benefits would be stripped away.

"This plan will likely be very detrimental to the military."

"Times have changed. A vast army is not as good as a single champion. In the future, when we old fogies step down, what becomes of Great Xia will depend on the choices of you young people."

After saying this, Sikong Tianwen took a sip of tea.

He continued: "Construction of a Super Spirit Gathering Array has already begun at Xingluo Mountain. Various Demon Crystals and Precious Herbs will also be sent there one after another. From now on, you will concentrate on your cultivation there. As for the matters of the God-Slaying Guard, this old man will handle them."

Ye Xiu remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

He did not refuse.