Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 775: Two Challenges

Xiao Yi performed a bow to Duanmu Palace Master and turned to leave.

He had only taken a few steps when he suddenly stopped, turning his head slightly.

Duanmu Palace Master was still watching him.

"Duanmu Palace Master," Xiao Yi called out.

"Have you figured it out?" Duanmu Palace Master said with a smile, "It’s fine to be young and brash, but there’s a limit to everything."

"Without my guidance, you won’t be able to reach the true Central Region..."

"Heh," Xiao Yi gave a faint smile and said, "There’s always a way."

"I want to ask Duanmu Palace Master one thing, have you ever heard of the Holy Moon Sect?"

"Holy Moon Sect?" Duanmu Palace Master furrowed his brows and shook his head, "No."

"Is that the sect you’re looking for?"

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

"So," Duanmu Palace Master asked with interest, "are they your enemies? Are you going for revenge?"

"No," Xiao Yi shook his head.

Xiao Yi had stopped just to ask the question.

Since Duanmu Palace Master didn’t know either, it was now a hundred percent certain that the Holy Moon Sect wasn’t here.

Then, it was time for him to leave.

Turning his head back, Xiao Yi took up his pace once more.

Little did he know that Duanmu Palace Master had continued to watch him intently from behind.

And the furrow in Duanmu Palace Master’s brow suddenly eased, revealing a trace of a smile.

"Kid, hold on a moment."

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi stopped again, turning his head and asked puzzledly, "Does Duanmu Palace Master still have something to say?"

Duanmu Palace Master smiled and said, "Kid, you don’t appreciate my favor, and I’m too lazy to say much."

"If you want to grope your way to the Central Region on your own, I’ll leave you to it."

"But, before that, don’t you want to listen and learn what the real Central Region is actually like?"

"Oh?" Xiao Yi turned around with intrigue and questioned, "Have you been to the Central Region, Duanmu Palace Master?"

"Of course," Duanmu Palace Master said with a smile, "otherwise how could I have said I would lead the way?"

"I am all ears," Xiao Yi turned and respectfully gestured to Duanmu Palace Master.

It was naturally best to understand the situation there before leaving.

Duanmu Palace Master’s countenance relaxed as he pondered for a bit.

After a long pause, he spoke leisurely, "The so-called real Central Region is the very heart of the Flame Dragon Continent."

"Of course, this area counts as the Central Region too, but it’s only on the fringe."

"Leaving the Wind Saint Territory and traveling all the way to reach the real Central Region, the journey spans a distance more than several tens times the scope of a Wind Saint Territory."

"You’re well aware of how vast a single Wind Saint Territory is; thus, you can imagine how far you’ll need to fly."

"Of course, that’s secondary."

"With strong enough Cultivation, no matter how far the distance, one-day you’ll manage to fly there."

"However, along this inconceivably immense distance of road; that is, beyond the Wind Saint Territory and within the gap leading to the center of the continent, lies the separation of a million grand mountains, a hundred thousand dangerous lands."

"Like a natural barrier, it deters many a Martial Artist, Heavenly Talent, and Monster with ambitions to experience the wonders of the Central Region, making them back down."

"The perilous journey goes without saying. More importantly, you might find yourself... lost in this boundless expanse."

"Lost?" Xiao Yi was taken aback.

"Yes," Duanmu Palace Master said, "Kid, don’t think I’m trying to scare you."

"A million grand mountains, a hundred thousand dangerous lands, are not to be taken lightly; countless Martial Artists have been trapped within, unable to leave, unable to return."

"This is why I said earlier, without my guidance, you could walk for decades and never reach it."

"Though a Martial Artist’s intuition is sharp and their perception strong, the journey is so long, and crossing so many perilous lands, you’ll face endless battles."

"In the midst of these countless battles, how will you maintain your intuition?"

"One day, two days you could keep up," "ten days, twenty you could keep up," "but what about even longer?"

"Under such prolonged periods and frequent life-and-death battles, do you still dare say you are confident now?"

"Yes." After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yi nodded.

"You..." Duanmu Palace Master widened his eyes.

Xiao Yi frowned and said, "Duanmu Palace Master has not yet told me, what is the true Central Region actually like?"

Duanmu Palace Master took a deep breath to quell the anger in his heart and said, "There’s not much to say."

"The real Central Region is vast; it occupies the central position of the entire continent; it’s thousands, tens of thousands times larger than the Wind Saint Territory."

"There, the strong gather and heavenly talents converge."

"There, you’ll find the true wonders of the Ancient Times."

"But at the same time, it’s the largest dangerous land."

"The largest dangerous land?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows.

"Yes." Duanmu Palace Master said solemnly, "Life and death killings are common there."

"Strength is revered, the law of the jungle is vividly demonstrated there."

"With your strength, going there would just add an unnecessary wraith to the Central Region; beyond that, it would be of no use at all."

"Uh." Xiao Yi touched his nose awkwardly and then cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Hall Master, for telling me."

"Young man, I take my leave."

Just as Xiao Yi was about to turn away,

Duanmu Palace Master clenched his teeth and said, "Young man, wait."

"I’ll say it one more time, that Holy Moon Sect you’re looking for, I haven’t heard of it, so it’s surely not within the Wind Saint Territory."

"Although there are other territories around the Wind Saint Territory."

"But, the other territories likewise have branches of the Asura Hall, the Main Hall; I have all their information and data here."

"And those places don’t have this Sect."

"In the Central Region, other than the gathering of strong individuals, there are also numerous Sects."

"There, kingdoms and empires are almost nonexistent, there are no laws to speak of; there, only strength is discussed, and the strong are honored."

"I am one hundred percent certain that your Holy Moon Sect is there."

Duanmu Palace Master emphasized, "I can see you’re in a hurry."

"But, you must decide whether to find your way there indefinitely, risking forever being lost; or to let me guide you, allowing you to reach the Central Region in a short time."

"The decision is in your hands."

"Though there are risks, I can’t wait ten years." Xiao Yi replied gravely.

"I have changed my mind now," Duanmu Palace Master said grumpily.

"Oh?" Xiao Yi’s face brightened.

Duanmu Palace Master said solemnly, "I’m not allowing you to go because you are too weak right now."

"If you can break through to the Heavenly Extreme Realm, I will guide you immediately."

"Break through to the Heavenly Extreme Realm?" Xiao Yi shook his head, "Impossible, it might take even longer than ten years, I cannot be certain."

Duanmu Palace Master pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth, "Fine, then we’ll not speak of Cultivation, only strength."

"I’ll give you two trials, and if you can pass them, I will guide you."

"Really?" Xiao Yi completely turned around to face Duanmu Palace Master.

"Do I look like someone who would deceive you?" Duanmu Palace Master said proudly.

Daring to ask Duanmu Palace Master, "What are the trials?"

"Very simple." Duanmu Palace Master’s face revealed a smile, "First, those fools in the Wind Shattering Hall are recently looking for something."

"You find it for them."

"Second, the Wind Saint Empire is adjacent to the Three Great Dangerous Lands; you are to venture into each of these three great dangers, and if you can come back unscathed, I will acknowledge your strength."

"If you complete the two trials, I will guide you."

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