225: Drop two pieces of imperial clothing in a row

In a dense forest.

Scarlet blood trailed a long mark on the ground.

Xiao Shi looked at his injuries.

His sunken chest had recovered slightly, and the shattered bones all over his body were continuously healing.

The most severe injuries were to his arms.

The flesh on them was completely shattered, with no intact areas, and the bones were twisted.

It looked horrifying.

Although Xiao Shi had long anticipated that using the Grip of Mutual Shattering in Crimson Tiger Form would unleash astonishing power.

But when he truly unleashed it… the terror of that strike still exceeded his imagination.

“Martial Soul Realm, they really are hard to kill!”

Xiao Shi winced.

Through this battle, he gained a deeper understanding and knowledge of the Martial Soul Realm.

He felt that this type of Martial Soul Realm was even harder to deal with than a physical Martial Soul Realm.

Of course, this might also be because he hadn't formally and fairly fought a physical Martial Soul Realm.

The Martial Soul Realm aboriginals he killed in the Realm back then were due to triggering the Forbidden Array on them, and then finishing them off; it wasn't a fair fight like this time.

After a quick review of the battle.

Xiao Shi began to realize.

The powerful perception possessed by the Martial Soul Realm allowed them to basically be fearless of any sneak attacks.

Under this perception.

They didn't need to see with their eyes.

Even if one appeared beside them at the fastest speed, as long as they approached within a certain range, they could instantly perceive it.

It could be said that sneak attacks were basically ineffective against them.

In addition to that.

Their physical injuries would not have too much impact on their combat strength.

They wouldn't lose their combat ability just because their hands and feet were broken.

This was a huge difference from a physical Martial Soul Realm.

It was obvious.

This type of Martial Soul Realm possessed a special power; even through this power itself, they could control weapons to fight!

They no longer needed to rely on their bodies.

Connecting this to the fact that the Martial Soul Realm would involve the soul.

The answer was already self-evident.

“Power at the soul level, huh…”

It could be said that this was also Xiao Shi's first encounter with such power.

Through this exchange.

Especially when he fully unleashed Tremor Origin Step and clashed with the opponent's long spear, he could clearly feel that the opponent was far superior to him in terms of power level.

If he hadn't been a versatile fighter and had an advantage in speed, killing him might have required other means.

For example… Yin Flame!

However, Yin Flame was, after all, a Natal Martial Blood formed by the Demonic Path forces system.

Unless absolutely necessary.

Xiao Shi was unwilling to use it lightly.

Just as he wouldn't use Blood Art when he was in Lieyin City.

Although Xiao Shi himself suffered extremely severe injuries from killing this Martial Soul Realm, he already possessed a certain self-healing ability after forming the Kuihu Vajra Bloodline.

While this self-healing ability couldn't rapidly recover during combat.

After disengaging from battle, even if the recovery was a bit slow, it wasn't a big problem.

One day later.

Xiao Shi's injuries had recovered considerably.

At least his hands could move normally again.

No longer hanging limply as before.

And the first thing he did after recovering.

Was to tally his gains.

He was extremely excited about the items dropped after this kill.

Besides the first kill of a Martial Soul Realm, he also took down three Blood Martial Realm.

He prioritized checking these three Blood Martial Grade items.

【Name: Blood Flame Battle Armor】

【Type: Battle Armor】

【Grade: Blood Martial Grade】

【Description: By activating Natal Martial Blood, one can activate the battle armor, forming a blood flame protective aura.】

【Note: In addition to possessing extremely strong defense, the blood flame also has considerable offensive power.】

…Xiao Shi looked at this Blood Martial Grade item.

He shook his head.

The blood flame protection that this battle armor could form only provided strong defensive effects for Blood Martial Realm martial artists.

But what could threaten him now were Martial Soul Realm powerhouses.

And this blood flame protection was virtually useless against Martial Soul Realm powerhouses.

It could only be placed into the Purple Treasure Plate for value accumulation.

Then he looked at the second Blood Martial Grade item.

【Name: Blood of Strong Combat】

【Type: Natal Martial Blood】

【Grade: Blood Martial Grade】

【Description: A Natal Martial Blood possessing extremely strong combat power.】

【Note: Among many Natal Martial Bloods, it is considered a superior Natal Martial Blood.】

…This item was also useless.

However, this Natal Martial Blood could be provided to the Red Tiger Sect disciples.

Currently, Xiao Shi had many Natal Martial Bloods in his possession.

This return to Rapid Shadow Palace.

One aspect was to cultivate Red Tiger Sect disciples through these Natal Martial Bloods he held.

These Natal Martial Bloods would be important resources that could enable the rise of the Red Tiger Sect.

He believed that even a first-tier force in Tian Dou Province like Rapid Shadow Palace would not be able to produce so many Natal Martial Bloods.

“Now, most Blood Martial Grade items are already useless to me. It's difficult to get useful Blood Martial Grade items.”

Xiao Shi shook his head.

This was really a matter of luck.

He knew.

Among all Blood Martial Grade items, there were also some that would be of great use even to powerhouses of higher Realms.

For example, the tianfu array diagram that could interpret arrays beyond one's own level, thereby enhancing one's array mastery!

For example, the Mysterious Blood Orb that revived the coffin… These items, though Blood Martial Grade.

Their value, however, far exceeded the Blood Martial Grade level.

Even those high-level powerhouses would be tempted upon seeing them.

However, such items themselves were very rare.

The probability of them dropping was even lower.

But even if such items didn't drop.

Xiao Shi could still place other unusable items into the Purple Treasure Plate, accumulate their value, and then exchange them for treasures at the Myriad Treasure Pagoda.

He was now preparing to break through to the Martial Soul Realm and then directly go to the Myriad Treasure Pagoda to exchange for Martial Soul Grade treasures.

This way, he wouldn't have to worry about not having suitable cultivation methods, treasures, etc., after breaking through to the Martial Soul Realm.

Xiao Shi looked at the third Blood Martial Grade item.

He had already given up hope.

But when he saw the third Blood Martial Grade item, his pupils contracted violently, and an indescribable ecstasy and excitement surged within him.

His body even trembled.

【Name: Martial Emperor War Boots】

【Type: Boots】

【Grade: Blood Martial Grade】

【Description: It is the iconic Emperors Armor of successive Martial Emperors. It is said that collecting the complete set of Emperors Armor grants the qualification to ascend as the new Martial Emperor.】

【Note 1: The Martial Emperor Regalia is divided into a total of eight components, each corresponding to a martial arts Realm.】

【Note 2: Only the strongest at that martial arts Realm can wear the Emperors Armor.】

【Note 3: The Martial Emperor War Boots can continuously absorb Earth Vein Essence, transforming it into one's own physical strength, or supplementing other powers, such as Blood Power, Soul Power, and powers at various stages can all be supplemented, thereby allowing one to achieve infinite stamina. As long as one's feet are on the ground, even fighting for fifty years will not cause fatigue.】

【Note 5: Speed increase. Regardless of the Realm, speed will be additionally doubled on the current base.】

【Note 6: When one possesses their own Realm, a powerful new ability will be unlocked.】

…Xiao Shi looked at the Martial Emperor War Boots before him with an excited expression.

The third Emperors Armor had finally appeared!!

Before this.

Anxiety had actually lingered in his heart.

After all, if a Blood Martial Grade Emperors Armor didn't drop for a long time, he would find it difficult to break through to the Martial Soul Realm.

Now, with the drop of the Martial Emperor War Boots.

He finally had no more worries.

He could confidently charge towards the Martial Soul Realm.

And the Martial Emperor War Boots that dropped this time also had powerful functions.

Currently, its functions primarily focused on two aspects.

Stamina and speed.

In terms of stamina, he could continuously replenish his power by absorbing Earth Vein Essence.

Whether it was physical strength or other powers, all could be supplemented through Earth Vein Essence.

In other words.

As long as he fought with his feet on the ground.

He would never run out of power!

The most powerful aspect was.

It didn't just apply to the power of the current Realm.

For example, if Xiao Shi now broke through to the Martial Soul Realm and possessed Soul Power, then the replenishment absorbed by the Earth Vein Essence could also supplement Soul Power.

Even if he reached beyond the Martial Soul Realm and possessed higher-level powers, he would still be able to receive replenishment.

Secondly, speed.

It was also an increase that ignored Realms.

Xiao Shi, at each Realm, had actually dropped some items that either increased power or increased speed.

However, these items all had a common characteristic: they were only useful for the current Realm.

Once one's Realm broke through.

The effects of these items would be greatly diminished.

But the stamina and speed brought by the Martial Emperor War Boots were all Realm-ignoring enhancements.

Especially speed!

It would always bring a doubling of the current speed.

In other words.

This increase was not fixed.

It would bring different degrees of enhancement as one's own speed changed.

The faster his speed.

The greater the enhancement it brought.

Xiao Shi felt that with the Martial Emperor War Boots, no matter which Realm he reached in the future, speed would be his greatest strength.

Although this Emperors Armor did not have the Supporting Effect of the Martial Emperor Shoulder Armor. (It could form a set with the martial emperors cloak)

However, when he possessed a Realm, it would also unlock an even more powerful new ability.

“Does ‘possessing a Realm’ here mean occupying a territory like the current Star Luo Territory Lord?”

Xiao Shi made a guess in his heart.

This was still quite distant for him.

Regardless.

With the third Emperors Armor in hand, while his strength was further enhanced, he could also confidently charge towards the Martial Soul Realm.

Without any further worries.

Xiao Shi eagerly began to put them on.

When his feet entered the opening of the Martial Emperor War Boots, the entire opening automatically enlarged, easily accommodating his feet.

The Martial Emperor War Boots were somewhat similar to ancient official boots, with high tops and thick soles, entirely golden yellow, embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns.

When Xiao Shi put them on.

He immediately felt the Earth Vein Essence originating from underground.

With just a thought.

This Earth Vein Essence would continuously surge into his body.

Whoosh!

Xiao Shi moved.

His entire being instantly appeared a hundred meters away.

Even without entering Crimson Tiger Form, his speed still received a significant boost.

And if he were to enter Crimson Tiger Form and unleash the Forbidden Array transformation.

Xiao Shi was somewhat concerned if his body could withstand such speed... Since his injuries were not yet fully healed.

Therefore, he did not attempt it.

As his thought moved.

The Martial Emperor War Boots, like the martial emperor mask and Martial Emperor Shoulder Armor, directly merged into his body.

“Next are the items from the Martial Soul Realm first kill!”

Xiao Shi rubbed his hands, his eyes filled with intense anticipation.

Under normal circumstances.

When he achieved the first kill of a martial artist at each Realm, he would drop good items.

Either dropping items of the highest quality within that Realm.

Or possibly dropping items of one Realm higher.

For Xiao Shi, he now hoped even more to drop Martial Soul Grade items.

This way, he could use them as soon as possible.

If it was a Martial Demon Grade item, which was above Martial Soul Grade.

Then he would have to wait a long time to use it.

And at his current Realm, he couldn't even see the relevant information about the item.

After taking a deep breath.

Xiao Shi took out this Martial Soul Realm first kill item.

He concentrated and examined it.

【Name: martial emperors cloak】

【Type: Cloak】

【Grade: Martial Demon Grade】

【Description: It is the iconic Emperors Armor of successive Martial Emperors. It is said that collecting the complete set of Emperors Armor grants the qualification to ascend as the new Martial Emperor.】

【Note 1: The Martial Emperor Regalia is divided into a total of eight components, each corresponding to a martial arts Realm.】

【Note 2: Only the strongest at that martial arts Realm can wear the Emperors Armor.】

【Note 3: ???】

【Note 4: ???】

【Note 5: ???】

【Note 6: If the martial emperors cloak can be collected and paired with it, there will be additional abilities and an enhancement of existing abilities.】

…Xiao Shi's breathing suddenly caught.

He was completely stunned.

He had never imagined that his luck would be so good this time!

He actually… actually dropped two Emperors Armors in a row!

And the Emperors Armor that dropped later was precisely the martial emperors cloak that could form a set with the Martial Emperor Shoulder Armor!!

Although the martial emperors cloak was a Martial Demon Grade Emperors Armor, Xiao Shi currently couldn't see its relevant information.

But by having the martial emperors cloak in advance, when Xiao Shi reached the Martial Demon Realm, he would no longer have anxiety about breaking through his cultivation.

After all, since the Entering Martial Realm, each Emperors Armor had only dropped after his strength had already reached the strongest of that Realm.

This often made him hesitant to break through because an Emperors Armor had not dropped for a long time.

Furthermore.

The drop of these two Emperors Armors successfully brought the number of Emperors Armors in Xiao Shi's hands to four!

He had already collected half of them.

While this filled Xiao Shi with joy, it also brought a sense of urgency.

He felt that he needed to quickly understand the Great Wu Dynasty and the current situation of the Tianwu Continent.

This would concern his safety.

After all, while the Martial Emperor Regalia brought a huge improvement to himself, it also contained immense danger.

This was about the Martial Emperor Succession.

The waters within were very, very deep…