Today's first update: Chapter 1678! 1/2!
Eight hundred li of Liangshan Marsh—this was both the habitat of the Mount Tai Ghost Race's One Hundred and Eight Stars and the location of the Liangshan Altar.
It was the core heartland of the entire S-Tier Race, the Mount Tai Ghost Race!
Compared to the dark-faced Song Jiang following behind them, Chao Gai, who led Xu Kun into Liangshan Marsh, looked thoroughly pleased with himself. When their gazes met, everything was understood without a word.
Of course, pleasantries had to be kept in moderation. Too much was as bad as too little.
After both sides entered the Hall of Loyalty, the previously tense groups took their seats. Given Xu Kun's current status, he naturally could not sit among the guests. Thus, Chao Gai invited him and Yuan to take the seats of honor. The Phoenix Race powerhouses behind them—figures before whom even the 36 Heavenly Generals had to humble themselves as juniors—did not steal the spotlight and instead stood quietly behind the two.
Here, with the Azure Phoenix Crown Prince and Lord Yuan present, you may treat us as mere attendants. We will not hold it against you.
But when we are out and about, whether you are Heavenly Generals or Earthly Fiends, you must address us by our honorifics!
For example: Peacock Ming Venerable!
Liangshan had no tea, only wine. As Chao Gai and Xu Kun conversed, the atmosphere gradually became more harmonious.
With the wine loosening everyone up, the conversation naturally returned to the main subject.
"Xu Kun, I trust you understand the importance of Mount Tai. As for your earlier request, the Ghost Race truly cannot agree to it."
Every high-ranking member of the Mount Tai Ghost Race pricked up their ears.
Xu Kun had left Song Jiang no