Ch 469: Return To Changsheng Temple
Dragon Court.
Envoys from various countries, their attitudes respectful, stood in the Great Hall, offering congratulatory gifts.
On the high platform in front, the Chief Eunuch held a list, loudly proclaiming the congratulatory gifts they had sent.
As the names of one country after another resounded within the Great Hall,
even Xiao Tiansheng, who had been maintaining the Son of Heaven’s dignity, couldn’t help but show a slight smile on his face.
He hadn’t expected that so soon after becoming Emperor, he would be able to capture the Four Great Demon Saints alive.
This matter was a great joyous event worthy of universal celebration for the Human Race, and for him, the Emperor, it was an even greater achievement.
Counting all the countries in Dongyan Province and all the Emperors who had ever reigned, probably none could surpass his unbelievably great achievement.
At this moment, Xiao Tiansheng felt incredibly happy.
Meanwhile, far away in the Western Ting, the Myriad Demon Alliance,
the leaders of various high-ranking tribes within the alliance had all arrived and were in an uproar.
“This is truly shameful! Our Demon Race’s Four Great Demon Saints, all dispatched, not only failed to capture Xiao Han, who was alone, but were instead captured by him in the Divine Palace!”
“This is simply absurd! Is our Demon Race so incompetent?”
“…”
The faces of many Great Demons were filled with undisguised grief and anger, all wearing dark expressions.
The capture of the four Demon Saints was a great humiliation for the entire Demon Race.
Moreover, they couldn’t understand why four attacking one could still result in their capture without a single scratch; it was simply ludicrous.
In their hearts, the Demon Saints were lofty, respectable beings, the face of their entire Demon Race.
Their capture was equivalent to losing all face for the entire Demon Race.
At the forefront, the Deputy Alliance Leader, Jiao Yan, also had a dark expression.
When news of the Demon Saints’ capture reached the Western Ting, he had thought it was false information spread by the Human Race.
After all, those who reached the Immortal Realm were almost unparalleled in the entire Profound Heaven Realm. While injury was possible, capture was too absurd.
However, when he sent people to Qingyan Mountain to investigate the whereabouts of Huang Tian and the other three Demon Saints, they found nothing.
Even if it was hard to believe, the news had to be true.
According to information gathered from the search of Qingyan Mountain, Huang Tian and the other three Demon Saints were likely caught off guard and captured in their Divine Palace by Xiao Han using a Spirit Treasure.
Jiao Yan felt immense regret.
He wished he hadn’t told them about Xiao Han’s presence in Qingyan Mountain; otherwise, Huang Tian and the others wouldn’t have suffered this outcome.
But the matter had already happened and couldn’t be changed.
All he could do was try to salvage the situation.
Jiao Yan could imagine that if they wanted the Divine Palace to return Huang Tian and the others unharmed, the Demon Race would have to pay a heavy price.
At that time, countless Demon Race members would surely harbor resentment.
Meanwhile,
Longevity Temple.
Within the temple, flying snow filled the air.
Numerous disciples, dressed in thick clothes, slowly moved their bodies in the freezing cold, striking various poses.
Beside them, Shi Ming, with a stern face, moved back and forth among the disciples, meticulously correcting their mistakes.
“No, bend your leg lower!”
“Straighten your fist!”
“Remember to tighten your waist and abdomen!”
“…”
Just as Shi Ming was diligently teaching the disciples Tai Chi Fist,
a rather emotional voice suddenly came from outside the temple.
“Shi Ming, long time no see, did you miss me?”
Hearing this extremely familiar voice, one he hadn’t heard for a long time, Shi Ming’s body trembled, and he turned to look outside without hesitation.
Two figures appeared before him: Situ Ling and Martial Uncle Li Hanzhou.
“Martial Uncle!”
Shi Ming’s voice was filled with excitement. His usually composed self couldn’t maintain his composure, and he took a stride to stand before Li Hanzhou.
“Not bad, you’ve already broken through to Sixth Rank in this time.”
Li Hanzhou looked at Shi Ming and said with a smile.
“Martial Uncle, I missed you so much during the time you were gone!”
Shi Ming’s voice suddenly became choked with emotion. Although he had known his Martial Uncle was safe, seeing the person closest to him brought an indescribable feeling.
“I missed you too, and everything about this Longevity Temple.”
Li Hanzhou patted Shi Ming’s head, looked up at the Longevity Temple before him, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
Compared to the majestic Dragon Court, he had always preferred the Longevity Temple.
Because it was not only his starting point but also where the people he cared most about in the Profound Heaven Realm were.
At that moment, the other disciples in the temple also reacted and joyfully called out “Martial Uncle Grand Patriarch” upon seeing Li Hanzhou.
The news of the Demon Saints’ capture had spread throughout the land, and Li Hanzhou and the other three were the subjects of discussion among all commoners.
Of these four, two were directly from their Longevity Temple, a great honor.
Their disciples also basked in the reflected glory. These past few days, whenever they mentioned that Li Hanzhou and Situ Ling were from their Longevity Temple, they would receive much praise.
Li Hanzhou also greeted them with a smile.
At that moment, two figures quickly rushed out from inside and came before Li Hanzhou.
They were Li Changshou and Yun Qianzhu.
“Junior Brother, you finally dared to come back,” Li Changshou said, grasping Li Hanzhou’s hands in surprise.
His tone, however, had a hint of resentment, like a neglected woman.
“Martial, Martial Uncle, when you come back, don’t leave again.”
Yun Qianzhu was also extremely excited, her speech even slightly stammering from the tremor in her voice.
Li Hanzhou patted Yun Qianzhu’s head again and smiled at the two, saying,
“Don’t worry, this time I’m back to stay at the Longevity Temple.”
Xiao Han could stabilize the situation in the Dragon Court, while he himself could go wherever he pleased, and stay wherever he wanted.
Hearing this,
Li Changshou and Yun Qianzhu breathed a sigh of relief. They were very worried that Li Hanzhou would disappear without a trace as he had done before, leaving them constantly worried.
“Ahem!”
At that moment, Situ Ling cleared his throat, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.
Situ Ling said helplessly, “I’m back too, why don’t you ask me?”
Yun Qianzhu immediately reacted and said, “Congratulations to you and Martial Uncle for successfully capturing the Four Great Demon Saints.”
“Thank you for the praise.”
A smile appeared on Situ Ling’s face.
“It’s so cold outside, let’s have the two great heroes come inside.”
Li Changshou pulled Li Hanzhou into the inner chambers of the temple, afraid that he might leave again without a second thought.
Upon hearing this, Li Hanzhou looked at Li Changshou with a complex expression.
To reverse the situation in the Divine Palace, the Yin-Yang Fish was essential.
But if it were used, his Senior Brother would never be able to return to normal. Regardless, he still needed to ask his Senior Brother’s opinion.
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