Chapter 363 - 363 363 Return to the Empire

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Return to the Empire Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Return to the Empire Leaving Xingjie City, Feng Wuchen and his companions hurried back to Jiuzhou without stopping.

“Whoosh!”

Not long after leaving Xingjie City, a black shadow suddenly appeared, blocking the way of Feng Wuchen and his companions.

The person who appeared was a man in his thirties, dressed in white luxurious brocade, with handsome features and an extraordinary aura.

An extremely terrifying aura emanated from the man, at the Third Layer of the Tianji Realm, with fearsome strength.

“Who are you?” Dong Zhantian was the first to step forward and coldly shouted at the man.

When Dong Zhantian sensed the terrifying cultivation of the man, his expression instantly became horrified.

Zhang Junlan slightly frowned and said in a low voice, “Tianji Realm Third Layer!”

“So strong!” Liu Qingyang frowned deeply, looking serious.

“Greetings, Holy Maiden.” The man bowed respectfully.

“Holy Maiden?” Zhang Junlan and the others widened their eyes in shock as they looked at Ling Xiaoxiao.

What exactly was Ling Xiaoxiao’s identity? A man in his early thirties was a strong Tianji Realm cultivator and called Ling Xiaoxiao a Holy Maiden.

The man respectfully said, “Holy Maiden, it’s time to go back.”

“Brother Feng, it seems I have to go back now,” Ling Xiaoxiao said to Feng Wuchen, her beautiful eyes filled with reluctance.

Ling Xiaoxiao had been out for too long this time, and it also delayed her cultivation.

With Ling Xiaoxiao’s terrifying talent, if it had not been delayed, along with the backing of a powerful influence, she probably would have already stepped into the Fifth Layer of the Tianyuan Realm.

Casting a casual glance at the man, Feng Wuchen smiled and said, “Yes, you’ve been out for too long. It’s time to go back. Your parents must be worried. Go back and focus on your cultivation.”

Although Feng Wuchen was very reluctant in his heart, there was nothing he could do.

“Mhm,” Ling Xiaoxiao nodded.

“Xiao Xiao, take care,” Miao Qingqing quickly said.

“Thank you all for your care,” the man said politely to Feng Wuchen and the others. Then, with a wave of his hand, a vortex appeared in the void, and the man entered it with Ling Xiaoxiao, disappearing.

His movement technique was extremely powerful and very peculiar.

“Big Brother Feng, what exactly is Xiao Xiao’s background? The strength behind her seems to be more terrifying than we imagined!” Liu Qingyang quickly asked, extremely shocked by the man they just saw.

Zhang Junlan and Dong Zhantian were also very curious, curious about Ling Xiaoxiao’s identity and the power behind her.

“I don’t know either. Let’s go,” Feng Wuchen said indifferently, not answering Liu Qingyang’s question.

“You don’t know?” Dong Zhantian looked astonished, thinking to himself that Feng Wuchen didn’t even know the background of his beloved. Who was he trying to fool?

Zhang Junlan speculated, “Miss Xiao Xiao must come from a mysterious force. There is no such thing as a Holy Maiden within the exceptional powers of the Mainland.”

“Mysterious force?” Liu Qingyang was again shocked and said, “Doesn’t that mean Xiao Xiao’s backing might be even more terrifying than the exceptional powers of the Mainland?”

“It’s hard to say. I have never seen the mysterious power within Miss Xiao Xiao, nor can I guess her background. I’ve also never seen the mysterious power my teacher possesses,” Zhang Junlan shook his head.

“Zhang Junlan, what mysterious forces are there on the Mainland?” Liu Qingyang asked curiously.

“I don’t know that either,” Zhang Junlan shrugged.

“Hurry up!” Miao Qingqing called from not far away, and they quickly flew to catch up.

…

Back in Jiuzhou, Liu Qingyang and Miao Qingqing entered the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower to cultivate right away.

They had obtained the inheritance of the Nine Daoist Honored One and needed a lot of time to comprehend.

Chi Huang and Nangong Zhan, who had already been waiting at the Jiuzhou auction, were currently cultivating on the Fifth Layer of the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower.

Feng Wuchen brought back a large amount of Demon Blood Vermilion Fruit and Earth Heart Sacred Lotus, and with the pure energy of the Fifth Layer space, he used the technique of dividing his spirit to help them enhance their cultivation.

Feng Wuchen hurried back for the very purpose of helping Chi Huang and the others to improve their cultivation, at least to help them step into the layers of the Tianyuan Realm.

Feng Wuchen had prepared enough material for the Seven Stars Primordial Spirit Divine Elixir, not being concerned about the Primordial Spirit sleeping and inhibiting cultivation.

With the massive and pure energy orb, along with many Demon Blood Vermilion Fruits and Earth Heart Sacred Lotuses, Nangong Zhan successfully stepped into the Seventh Layer of the Tianyuan Realm in just half a month.

In less than two months, Chi Huang had broken through from the Seventh Layer of the Yuandan Realm to the Tianyuan Realm. Leng Mucheng, Kuang Zhan, and Xue Feng had also broken through to the level above the Seventh Layer of the Yuandan Realm.

The terrifying pace of the uplift was shocking and unbelievable to them, such a fearsome speed was something even a supreme genius could hardly achieve.

The fearsome enhancement excited them immensely.

The fearsome enhancement also left Dong Zhantian feeling terrified, feeling that Feng Wuchen was a monster!

In less than two months, Zhang Junlan broke through two levels and had entered the Third Layer of the Tianyuan Realm.

After another month, Feng Wuchen helped Feng Zhan and the other nine people to break through to the Tianyuan Realm.

In just three months, all ten top experts of Sky Pavilion had stepped into the layers of the Tianyuan Realm, with Chi Huang having the highest cultivation, already at the Second Layer of the Tianyuan Realm.

Throughout the three months, Feng Wuchen’s own cultivation hadn’t advanced at all; his energy and time had all been spent on Chi Huang and the others.

As the cultivation of Chi Huang and others improved too quickly, Feng Wuchen worried about the instability of their foundations, so he had them stop cultivating and spend time consolidating their realms.

Afterward, Feng Wuchen returned alone to the Yanhuo Empire.

The strength of Chi Huang and his followers had increased, and naturally, the strength of the Feng family had to increase as well.

Upon returning to the Yanhuo Empire, Feng Wuchen went straight to the imperial royalty to see the Sky Shadow cavalry and the soldiers of the Black Flag Army.

Feng Wuchen’s return to the Empire shook the nation!

The Emperor, the State Preceptor, the royal princes, the Great General, the Crown Prince, and other civil and military officials came out one after another to greet Feng Wuchen, all of them extremely excited.

“Welcome, Grand Commander!”

The tremendous sound spread from the royal palace, echoing throughout the entire imperial complex.

The Sky Shadow cavalry and the soldiers of the Black Flag Army were moved to tears with excitement.

Feng Wuchen had not forgotten them!

In the hearts of all the Empire’s soldiers, Feng Wuchen was a god!

Although Feng Wuchen was only the Grand Commander of the Yanhuo Empire, his status had long since surpassed that of the Emperor.

The Yanhuo Empire was but a small country, nothing significant in the eyes of Jiuzhou.

“Master’s cultivation is becoming more and more terrifying!” Yang Tianxian said, his aged eyes sparkling with tears.

“Now he is the overlord of Jiuzhou! Even the Beidou families are submissive at Master’s feet!” Situ Zhentian’s aged face was also flush with excitement.

Feng Wuchen was the overlord of Jiuzhou, in other words, he was an emperor-like existence in Jiuzhou.

“I pay my respects to the Emperor!” Feng Wuchen landed and bowed slightly.

Duan Tian Hun’s expression changed immediately, and he hurriedly intervened, “Feng Wuchen, that must not be done, I dare not accept such a grand gesture from you.”

“It’s different in the Empire; I am still the Grand Commander, and you are still the Emperor,” Feng Wuchen said with a smile, not forgetting his roots despite his increased strength and status.

Hearing this, Duan Tian Hun’s heart leapt with joy, and he laughed heartily, “Good!”

“We pay our respects to Master!” Yang Tianxian and Situ Zhentian promptly bowed respectfully.

“A Sixth Grade Alchemist, a Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner.” Feng Wuchen nodded with satisfaction.

Yang Tianxian said with a joyful smile, “This is also thanks to Master’s guidance and the laws passed down to us; otherwise, with our mediocre talents, it would have been difficult to make a breakthrough in our lifetime.”

Feng Wuchen smiled faintly, “That’s also related to your hard work. Without the effort, even the strongest laws would be useless.”

“What the Grand Commander says is very true,” Ye Cangqiong nodded his head in agreement.

“Emperor, I have come back this time to ask for a favor,” Feng Wuchen said, getting straight to the point as he looked at Duan Tian Hun.

Duan Tian Hun said gravely, “Speak freely.”

“After my return this time, I don’t know when I’ll be able to come back. I plan to have Duan Henxi take over Sky Pavilion. Wuqing will eventually be in charge of the Empire, and Chi Huang and the others will have to come with me, so it has to be Duan Henxi,” Feng Wuchen stated.

It seemed Feng Wuchen was ready to develop on the Mainland now that he intended to hand over Sky Pavilion to Duan Henxi.

“I see,” Duan Tian Hun nodded, “That shouldn’t be too difficult, and it’s time for him to gain some experience.”

“You’re planning to go to the Mainland, Grand Commander?” Duan Wuqing inquired.

“Yes, I plan to take a walk in the Tianyu Domain,” Feng Wuchen nodded.

“Another matter, Emperor,” Feng Wuchen continued, “I’m intending to construct a power on the Mainland, so I need to take some soldiers with me.”

“Master is going to establish his own force?” Yang Tianxian was inwardly astounded.

Hearing this, Duan Tian Hun suddenly laughed.

Ye Cangqiong, standing to the side, with a smile said, “Grand Commander, the Sky Shadow cavalry and Black Flag Army had discussed this with the Emperor not long ago. They have decided to follow you, and I have already trained tens of thousands of elite soldiers. The Emperor has also agreed.”

“Agreed?” Feng Wuchen was slightly stunned.

Duan Tian Hun smiled, “They were trained by you and managed by you, how could I refuse? Moreover, if they follow you and grow stronger, it is a blessing for the Empire.”

“We wish to follow the Grand Commander! We are willing to face fire and water for the Grand Commander!” the Sky Shadow cavalry and Black Flag Army soldiers shouted excitedly, their voices loud and mighty, their momentum overwhelming.

The loud shouts of the soldiers were inspiring and stirred the blood.

“Good! I will lead you to conquer the world!” Feng Wuchen declared with high spirits, his soaring momentum rising to the heavens.

“To conquer the world for the Grand Commander!” The soldiers shouted even more excitedly.

This was a day the soldiers had long awaited!

Feng Wuchen had always remembered them. He shared a special bond with them that was stronger than brotherhood.

Feng Wuchen was going to lead them to conquer the world!

The words “conquer the world” deeply impressed all the civil and military officials present, even the Emperor himself was stunned.

What a terrifying aura of deterrence this was!

With Feng Wuchen preparing to build his own power, and considering the terrifying means at his disposal, it was unimaginable how powerful he could become!

Feng Wuchen had already taken over the Immortal Tool Pavilion, and with the assistance of the Zhang family, he possessed vast cultivation resources, powerful various treasures, and all the conditions necessary to establish his own force!

The Sky Shadow cavalry and the Black Flag Army soldiers were the perfect candidates for Feng Wuchen!

Because they were fierce enough!

“Huanyang, Black Shadow, take this jade pendant and lead the brothers to the Wuji Domain’s Xingjie Zhang family immediately. The Zhang family will make arrangements for you. If you encounter any difficulties along the way, this jade pendant will smooth things over for you!” Feng Wuchen handed the Zhang family’s instrument jade to Huanyang, his words brimming with domineering confidence.