Changing One's Temperament

After returning to the imperial palace in Ping'an City, Jiang Ping'an officially showed himself.

Ye Qingluan, Ye Feng, Hu Yuhua... and the rest of his family immediately came to see him.

Afterward, Great An Kingdom's important ministers and generals came to pay their respects.

In less than half a day, news of Jiang Ping'an emerging from seclusion spread throughout Ping'an City, and everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Facing the Celestial Race's massive army, those who were not close to Jiang Ping'an could not help but entertain grim thoughts after he had remained secluded and unseen for years.

Fortunately, Jiang Ping'an possessed enough prestige that morale had not collapsed and the common people had not fled.

Jiang Ping'an held court and received the civil officials, learning about affairs of the state.

After three consecutive days of court sessions, Jiang Ping'an confirmed that everything was proceeding in an orderly yet urgent fashion according to the commands he had issued before entering seclusion.

Having shown himself to steady the people's hearts, Jiang Ping'an went to see the Chaos Gourd.

Hook East Peak, the third-highest mountain within Azure Treasure Continent, stood more than thirty thousand li west of Ping'an City. The Chaos Gourd had hung above Hook East Peak's summit for six years, deterring all comers. Though no one could see the Chaos Gourd's main body, everyone sensed that powerful aura capable of suppressing the heavens.

Although Hook East Peak was only the third-highest mountain, its location was excellent. Not only could it detect the Celestial Race's attacks upon Great An Kingdom at the first opportunity, it could also protect Ping'an City in time.

Jiang Ping'an flew to Hook East Peak's summit, and the Chaos Gourd emerged from the void.

Jiang Ping'an bowed deeply to the Chaos Gourd. "Thank you for your