The next day, Li Xuanxiao woke up feeling refreshed. Just as he was about to get up and wash, he noticed the demon slaying token by his pillow was flickering with light.
He picked up the demon slaying token and infused it with True Yuan. Si Bingwen's voice came through: "The Flying Eagle Hall Master is looking for you!"
Was the message-transmitting jade talisman repaired?
Li Xuanxiao performed a kip-up, got straight out of bed, dressed, washed, and headed straight for the Demon Slaying Division!
Amidst the greetings of many Martial Artists, Li Xuanxiao walked unimpeded all the way into the Flying Eagle Hall.
The Flying Eagle Hall Master said with a smile, "Lord Li, I have fortunately fulfilled my mission! This is the repaired message-transmitting jade talisman!"
Li Xuanxiao offered his thanks and stepped forward to take it.
"Lord Li, while I was repairing this jade talisman, it flashed several more times. Someone must have sent more messages to the holder of this talisman."
Li Xuanxiao raised an eyebrow and nodded. "I understand. Thank you for your hard work!"
He immediately took his leave.
Back at the Si Family Residence, inside his own room, Li Xuanxiao took out the message-transmitting jade talisman.
He felt a bit nervous; an entity capable of attacking the Myriad Demon Nation would certainly be no simple matter!
The news he was about to hear would be very significant!
Li Xuanxiao silently infused his True Yuan, and voices immediately began to play.
"Return quickly! Chaos has broken out in the Demon Nation! The main forces have returned to face the enemy; unknown human Martial Artists have attacked our Demon Nation's homeland! All commanders of the vanguard units, please reply immediately upon receiving this message! The Demon Nation is in imminent danger! Those Martial Artists call themselves Upper Kingdom people and demand that our Demon Nation pay tribute to them!"
Li Xuanxiao stood up abruptly!
The Upper Kingdom!
He had been worried about the lack of information regarding the Upper Kingdom, and now he finally had a lead!
Martial Artists from the Upper Kingdom had attacked the homeland of the Myriad Demon Nation!
This meant that if he went to the Myriad Demon Nation now, there was a high probability he would encounter people from the Upper Kingdom!
He wouldn't have to stumble around blindly anymore.
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Xuanxiao immediately got up and headed for the Royal Court Martial Academy.
The Great Yu Royal Family held the most information regarding the Myriad Demon Nation.
As a member of the royal family, Ming Yanxia was someone he could ask for the location of the Myriad Demon Nation!
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Dayu Dynasty, Royal Court Martial Academy.
After the events involving the Myriad Demon Nation, every level of Dayu society had once again realized the importance of the Martial Dao!
The royal descendants who had survived the disaster also cast aside their former laziness and superficiality, becoming extremely serious.
If it hadn't been for Li Xuanxiao this time, they would likely have already become fodder for the demons!
Ming Yanxia sighed inwardly; words can fail to teach, but experience teaches instantly!
He had emphasized the importance of the Martial Dao countless times before, but the effect had been quite limited.
Now that these youngsters had truly experienced demons at the city gates, looking down on everything, and their lives and deaths being out of their own hands...
They had finally woken up.
"...Therefore, in a world of chaotic demons, strength is forever the foundation for maintaining justice! The Martial Dao is the true backbone of the nation! Dignity only exists upon the edge of a sword, and truth only exists within the striking range of Martial Arts!"
This speech resonated deeply with the royal descendants, who cheered one after another, a burning desire for martial practice ignited in their hearts!
Ming Yanxia continued, "Lord Li Xuanxiao, our current Martial God of Dayu! He is your role model!"
The royal descendants nodded fervently. Many of them had seen Li Xuanxiao's battle in the sky above the Royal City.
While they were shocked, they also couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.
That kind of power, that kind of coolness—that was the goal they should pursue.
Many royal descendants had already made Li Xuanxiao their target and were working hard to practice the Martial Dao.
Ming Yanxia was very satisfied with his students' current state.
He finished his encouragement and was about to begin today's formal lesson when his gaze shifted toward the horizon.
There was a surge of True Yuan in the distance.
A few seconds later, Li Xuanxiao descended from the sky and landed before Ming Yanxia.
Whoosh—
The entire field erupted in an uproar. Countless royal descendants showed looks of excitement, possessing a fanaticism akin to seeing a superstar.
The legendary figure their teacher had been discussing just a second ago had appeared before them the next.
That sense of impact made many of the royal descendants' faces turn red with excitement.
Li Xuanxiao glanced at the crowd but only nodded, not reacting much.
He had to find out the information about the Myriad Demon Nation as quickly as possible. "Sword Master Ming, I want to know where the Myriad Demon Nation is located..."
Ming Yanxia was taken aback. Seeing the gravity in Li Xuanxiao's eyes, he immediately took a rough map out of his Storage Ring.
Li Xuanxiao took it and at first glance saw Qingluan and Tianxuan, two countries close to Dayu.
Further away, there were a few markings, such as nearby mountains and rivers, and the approximate Realm and strength of the demons there.
"Information on the Myriad Demon Nation has been collected by all three of our countries, but we only know the direction; we have no way of knowing the specific location. Based on the intelligence we currently have, they are quite a distance away from us. Even at your speed, it would probably take more than half a month of traveling at full effort. And with so many demons along the way, it will definitely have some impact on your speed."
Li Xuanxiao silently finished reading and memorized the map. "Thank you! Sword Master Ming, I'll be leaving about now! Until we meet again!"
Ming Yanxia nodded. At their age, they viewed partings very calmly. "Until we meet again. If things don't go well outside, come back anytime. Dayu will always be your home! Don't forget that you are our Martial God of Dayu!"
Li Xuanxiao gave a slight smile and cupped his fists toward Ming Yanxia, then turned and cupped his fists toward the many royal descendants. "Everyone, I leave the future of Dayu to you!"
The many Martial Artists were overwhelmed by the favor; the Martial God of Dayu was actually saluting them!
They immediately returned the salute. "By the Martial God's command! We will surely strive for governance and practice diligently!"
Nodding to Ming Yanxia, Li Xuanxiao immediately soared into the sky.
He also said his goodbyes to Si Bingwen and Ash Ink.
Returning to the Si Family Residence, he had Ya Qin prepare several sets of fresh clothes for him.
"Lord, where are you going?"
Ya Qin was somewhat surprised; Li Xuanxiao's actions clearly indicated a long journey.
"To the Myriad Demon Nation!"
Li Xuanxiao didn't hide it. For Ya Qin, she might never leave Dayu in her entire life, so there was no need for concern.
Ya Qin embraced Li Xuanxiao from behind. "Lord, the mountains are high and the road is long. You'll need someone to take care of you on the way. Take Ya Qin with you~"
How could that be possible!
The road ahead was uncertain. A Mortal with no cultivation or strength could lose their life from even the smallest mishap!
Li Xuanxiao gently pulled Ya Qin's hands away, turned around to hold her shoulders, and spoke with a serious expression.
Though it sounded like the words of a scoundrel, he still had to say it.
"Ya Qin, you know I can't take you with me. I have no idea what I'll encounter on this journey. If any accident occurs, I won't be able to look after you. This is no joking matter. You should stay properly in Dayu..."
Ya Qin bit her lip, her increasingly beautiful face looking as if she were about to burst into tears. "Is my Lord going to abandon Ya Qin? Ya Qin is very obedient. For my Lord, I'm willing to learn any position."