The order to return to the Royal City was issued at each mountain pass one after another.
The Jiuzhou Martial Army was finally returning home in triumph!
Information regarding the situation at each pass and the war as a whole would be sent back to the Royal City in advance via message-transmitting tools.
Then, the Royal City's Demon Slaying Division and Flying Eagle Hall would issue the information to the various provincial branch halls.
The Flying Eagle Hall members at the branch halls would then pass it down to the various county offices.
The county offices would then send people to the city gates to post announcements for all the commoners to see.
Before long, every citizen of Dayu would know.
They, Dayu, had won this war!
Even when facing a powerful enemy like the Myriad Demon Nation, they had still won!
And Li Xuanxiao, who played a decisive role in this war...
His name would also become renowned throughout the territory of Dayu as the news spread!
No, more than that!
The brilliant battle achievements Li Xuanxiao established at the various passes were seen by more than just the many Martial Artists of Dayu.
The Martial Artists of Tianxuan and Qingluan were surely deeply impressed by Li Xuanxiao as well.
Through their word of mouth after returning, the name of Li Xuanxiao would likely resonate across the three nations for some time to come!
Silently scanning the ground covered in the corpses of demons and humans, Li Xuanxiao sighed softly, then notified the Origin Realm Martial Artist.
He then set out alone on the journey back to the Royal City ahead of schedule.
The matter of the Myriad Demon Nation was finally over for now.
Li Xuanxiao planned to take a good rest for a while first.
He had been slaying demons without pause all along the way and was somewhat tired.
After returning, he would first take the message-transmitting jade talisman of the Myriad Demon Nation's Demon Venerable to the Demon Slaying Division's Flying Eagle Hall to see if they could help repair it.
Then he would look for information regarding the 'Upper Kingdom'.
Finally, there was the matter of the qilin mark...
Li Xuanxiao pondered; the qilin mark remained a thorn in his side.
Even without considering the risk of involving others, he was afraid that if he delayed too long, the Qilin Clan would come knocking and finish him off.
"Once I've rested, it'll be about time for me to leave Dayu..."
Li Xuanxiao controlled his pace, returning to the Royal City at a relatively moderate speed.
Now that the dust had settled, he had nothing to rush for; going slower consumed less True Essence.
But even so, his speed was still incredibly fast, and he returned to the Royal City in just three days.
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Dayu Dynasty, Royal City, Demon Slaying Division.
Ever since Li Xuanxiao's feat of turning the tide in the Royal City, his prestige had reached its peak.
So as soon as he landed, Martial Artists took the initiative to approach and strike up a conversation.
"Lord Li! You've returned?"
Li Xuanxiao nodded. "I'm looking for the Flying Eagle Hall Master."
Without a word, and regardless of whether it followed protocol, the Martial Artist directly led Li Xuanxiao to the Flying Eagle Hall.
In the main hall, Li Xuanxiao saw the Royal City's Flying Eagle Hall Master as he wished.
Seeing Li Xuanxiao's arrival, the Flying Eagle Hall Master felt somewhat unable to save Face.
After all, a few months ago, he and Li Xuanxiao's Demon Slaying Hall were still on opposing sides.
At that time, those he had dispatched were also Mystic Realm Middle Stage Martial Artists.
This kid is now at the height of his power; he wouldn't hold a grudge, would he?
I can't beat him now!
Damn it, why can this kid raise his Realm so quickly!
It makes things very awkward...
Noticing the Flying Eagle Hall Master's hesitation, Li Xuanxiao chuckled inwardly but did not bring up the past.
Thinking big, was he really such a narrow-minded person?
Even if he were to lose his temper, he'd have to coax this old fellow into helping him fix the message-transmitting jade talisman first.
So he saluted politely and stated his purpose.
Hearing this, the Flying Eagle Hall Master breathed a sigh of relief. "Of course, of course!"
As long as he wasn't here to cause trouble!
After a friendly consultation, the Flying Eagle Hall Master took the message-transmitting jade talisman from Li Xuanxiao's hand.
After examining it for a while, he secretly raised an eyebrow.
After all, it was a communication tool used by the Demon Race; it was somewhat different from those used by Martial Artists, with many distinctions.
"How is it? Can it be fixed?"
Seeing the other's expression, Li Xuanxiao couldn't help but ask.
If the Flying Eagle Hall couldn't fix it, he would have to consider sending it to the Southern Demon to try.
"It's a bit troublesome, but there's a high probability it can be done. Give me a month!"
Li Xuanxiao was slightly surprised; it actually needed that long?
But he still nodded and without saying more, took his leave.
He decided to go check on the Demon Slaying Hall.
Ever since he took the position of Demon Slaying Hall Incense Master, Li Xuanxiao had basically never been there.
He facepalmed internally; how could a man with such professional ethics like him become so depraved after transmigrating!
He was actually neglecting his duties!
As soon as he stepped into the Demon Slaying Hall, Li Xuanxiao was immediately surrounded by countless Demon Slaying Hall Martial Artists.
The Martial Artists all looked at Li Xuanxiao with admiring and respectful gazes.
"Incense Master, what exactly is your Realm now?"
"Why did the ten Demon Venerables end their own lives as soon as they saw you? What Martial Arts were you using, Incense Master?"
"Incense Master..."
The Martial Artists were all talking at once.
Some were asking about Li Xuanxiao's current Realm and strength.
Some were asking what Buddhist Dharma he used when he fought the ten Demon Venerables alone.
Some were asking if there were any secrets to his cultivation and how he managed to raise his Realm so quickly.
Damn! I can't take this!
Li Xuanxiao rubbed his nose, his Face slightly red.
He took two steps back, wanting to escape, only to find himself completely surrounded.
If he just ran, he was afraid people would say he was acting like a big shot.
Damn it! I'm practicing the Martial Dao, how did I end up with the burden of being an idol?
Seriously!
Unable to decline their enthusiasm, he had no choice but to brace himself and talk a bunch of nonsense.
Things like working day and night, boring holes in walls to steal light, sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall—he brought them all out...
The group of Martial Artists nodded repeatedly, deeply convinced!
As expected, there are no shortcuts to success; behind every Genius is the result of day and night of diligence!
Immediately, many people took out small notebooks to take notes, thinking to themselves that they must do as Lord Li Xuanxiao did when they returned.
Li Xuanxiao rubbed his nose, feeling a bit guilty; he hoped he hadn't led these kids astray with his bluffing...
I was just talking nonsense, you guys definitely shouldn't believe it!
He couldn't help but reflect on his own cultivation process along the way...
As for cultivation... cultivation is impossible, it's impossible to Cultivate in this lifetime.
He didn't know how to comprehend Buddhist Dharma either.
It was just... just using cheats and playing with the System that allowed him to maintain his lifestyle like this~
After finally squeezing out of the crowd, Li Xuanxiao was about to go find Si Bingwen, but was told that Si Bingwen was not at the Demon Slaying Hall.
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Royal City, Si Family Residence.
Li Xuanxiao was now completely famous in the Royal City, and even more so at the Si Family Residence.
During the time he lived at the Si Family Residence, many servants already knew him.
Rescuing Si Yiwu later on had made all the Family's Martial Artists aware of his existence.
And the scene of Li Xuanxiao fighting ten Demon Venerables alone in the sky above the Royal City a few days ago and winning...
Was even more etched into the hearts of everyone in the Royal City, including those of the Si Family.
So when he came this time, no one blocked him.
The servants and underlings respectfully welcomed him into the manor and immediately went to inform Si Bingwen.
In the Si Family's main hall, Li Xuanxiao finally saw Si Bingwen.
"Hall Master."