Chapter 2320 - 2316: Martial Arts Hall

Chapter 2320: Chapter 2316: Martial Arts Hall

Xia Yiming’s body trembled slightly, and he looked earnestly at Xiao Yi, "Palace Master."

"Before leaving, the Clan Leader told me that Senior Luoo and other Masters of the Main Hall mentioned to you that you don’t have to bear everything on your shoulders."

"Some responsibilities belong to the older generation."

"And what the Palace Master needs more is time and growth."

"Heh." Xiao Yi gave a light smile and remained silent.

A figure swiftly controlled the air and approached from the front.

"Someone from the Dongfang Family is here." Xiao Yi murmured to himself, ignoring Xia Yiming.

Swoosh... The figure suddenly descended from high above.

The visitor was an old man.

"I am the manager from the Dongfang Family, Dongfang Yingyun, paying respects to Master Xiao Yi."

The old man saluted.

Xia Yiming’s face turned cold, "The Dongfang Family only sent a manager to welcome the Ice Emperor Palace’s Palace Master?"

"Dongfang Family, are you trying to despise our Ice Emperor Palace?"

In Xia Yiming’s view, when he accompanied the Clan Leader years ago, the Dongfang Family Master personally came to greet them.

This time, when the Palace Master himself visited, the greeting should be even higher.

"Master Xiao Yi, don’t misunderstand." The old man was about to explain but hesitated when he glanced at Xia Yiming.

"Oh, aren’t you Yiming, my friend?"

"Do you still remember the old me?"

The old man looked at Xia Yiming.

"You?" Xia Yiming frowned, thought for a moment, and suddenly his face showed shock.

"Elder Dongfang?"

"Oh?" Xiao Yi glanced at Xia Yiming with curiosity.

Xia Yiming exclaimed, "Palace Master, this Elder Dongfang is of extremely high seniority."

"I heard from the Clan Leader that he was a strong figure from the era of the Old Patriarch Dongfang, and was the Martial Arts Enlightenment teacher and guide to the current Dongfang Family Master."

"Now, he is the Master of the Young Master of the Dongfang Family."

"Hehe." The old man stroked his white beard and said, "Old me is just a leisurely person, not part of the ranks of Dongfang Family Elders, merely a manager handling household affairs."

"Coincidentally, the Third Miss and the Family Master are discussing important matters, so to avoid neglecting Master Xiao Yi, I came out personally to greet you."

"A strong figure." Xiao Yi looked intently at the old man, having already gauged his strength.

This old man seemed ordinary but was truly unfathomable, even making Xiao Yi’s heart shudder in amazement.

"Alright." The old man, Dongfang Yingyun, made a hand gesture and said, "You’ve both waited long enough, follow me into the Inner City of the Dongfang Family."

"Much appreciated." Xiao Yi made a hand gesture, a strong gesture of respect.

Swoosh... Swoosh... Swoosh...

The three figures flashed, flying away controlling the air.

After a moment.

The three bypassed the white city and arrived within the Inner City.

"Oh?" Xiao Yi suddenly made a soft sound.

"What’s the matter?" Dongfang Yingyun asked.

"It’s nothing." Xiao Yi shook his head, "Just a bit curious because it’s my first visit to the Dongfang Family."

"Hehe." Dongfang Yingyun laughed and said, "There’s nothing to be curious about, our Dongfang Family Mansion isn’t so different from other forces."

"It’s just perhaps our Dongfang Family’s scope is larger."

"If Master Xiao Yi is interested, I can show you around."

"That won’t be necessary." Xiao Yi shook his head.

He made a soft sound earlier only because after landing, the feeling here was vastly different from that of the white city.

As he walked with Dongfang Yingyun within the Dongfang Family, the feeling became even more evident.

If the white city carried a murderous aura, a sense of iron and blood.

Then here, it’s just ordinary, no different from regular sects and force mansions.

Here, the ancient and heavy atmosphere is exactly what an ancient force with countless years of inheritance should have.

Walking along the path.

Not a single armored Iron Guard was seen along the way, even the Purple Winged Army was nowhere in sight.

What could be seen were Martial Artists strolling normally, dressed casually.

"Hmm? So many young talents?" Xiao Yi observed as he walked, with a hint of surprise on his face.

In his perception, these young people were all exceptionally gifted, absolutely top-tier Heavenly Talents and Monsters.

"The younger generation of the Dongfang Family is so outstanding? Remarkable." Xiao Yi praised.

Leading the way, Dongfang Yingyun laughed and said, "Master Xiao Yi is mistaken, these are not our Dongfang Family’s young Heavenly Talents."

"Master Xiao Yi forgets, it’s nearly the Demon Sacrifice Day, many Heavenly Talents and Monsters have come."

"Such as Young Masters from the Overlord Forces of the Central Region, various Heavenly Talents from the Hidden Hundred Families, and Supreme Disciples from the Hidden Sects."

"Now, over ninety percent of the young generation eligible for the Demon Sacrifice Day have arrived."

"Master Xiao Yi and my friend Yiming, you both came a bit late."

Xia Yiming glanced around, frowned, "Though they are fine talents, few are worthy of attention."

Dongfang Yingyun laughed and said, "My friend Yiming, you’re comparing them to yourself, naturally most won’t catch your eye."

"In the Central Region, how many young generation members can compare with you?"

"Of course, the truly outstanding ones are arrogant individuals, all at the Martial Arts Hall miles away, not wandering within the Dongfang Family."

"Martial Arts Hall?" Xiao Yi queried.

Dongfang Yingyun nodded and replied, "That’s where guests for the Demon Sacrifice Day are temporarily hosted."

"The Demon Sacrifice Day will also officially commence there."

"However, Master Xiao Yi and my friend Yiming, the Dongfang Family will prepare separate guest rooms for you."

"I will arrange it for you now."

Xiao Yi asked, "Before these grand events start, should identities of Martial Artists be registered?"

"Yes." Dongfang Yingyun replied, "Also takes place at the Martial Arts Hall."

"But later, I will handle it separately for Master Xiao Yi, so you don’t have to worry about it."

"No need." Xiao Yi shook his head, "I’ll head there myself, might even catch up with some old friends."

"This..." Dongfang Yingyun hesitated for a moment and nodded, "It all follows Master Xiao Yi’s wish."

Dongfang Yingyun pointed ahead to the side and said, "Beyond the Martial Arts Arena, lies the Martial Arts Hall."

"Just about a hundred meters away, I’ll go arrange your accommodations directly."

"Later, I’ll come to find you two."

"Much appreciated." Xia Yiming gestured with his hand.

Dongfang Yingyun left.

Xiao Yi and Xia Yiming then proceeded to the side ahead.

A distance of a hundred meters, was but a moment.

Passing the Martial Arts Arena, they were greeted with a grand and glittering hall, with a plaque at the center of the hall, inscribed with the three characters ’Martial Arts Hall’.

"Palace Master, we have arrived." Xia Yiming said.

"Hmm." Xiao Yi nodded, stepping forward.

As soon as he walked in, laughter and talking echoed within, non-stop.

Several of the voices carried a touch of familiarity in Xiao Yi’s ears.

Step...

As Xiao Yi stepped into the hall, gazes suddenly turned towards him.

As the gazes fell, an abrupt silence enveloped the surroundings.

It’s because many of the gazes were unfriendly, carrying disdain, mockery, or even playfulness.

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The third update.

Not finished.