"It's the Alliance Leader! The Alliance Leader is back!"
Immortal Emperor Yin-Yang's voice trembled with excitement he could not suppress.
The hall fell silent.
Every gaze turned toward the doors.
Immortal Emperor Yun Yi rose from his seat, his aged face full of anticipation.
Golden Roc Demon Emperor sprang to his feet, his golden eyes flashing.
Sacred Radiance Ancient Emperor drew a deep breath and forced down his nerves.
Immortal Emperor Yun Yi's beard trembled.
Blood Sea Ancestor's gaunt fingers tapped rapidly against his armrest.
Yellow Springs Ancient Ancestor's gray eyes flickered, and his illusory figure grew a little more solid.
Life Ancient Emperor's beautiful emerald eyes shone with anticipation.
Holy Light Ancient Emperor's golden Sacred Robe stirred without Wind Origin, Holy Light rippling around him.
A moment later.
A silver Spatial Gate silently opened in the sky beyond the hall.
Six figures stepped through and landed on the Square before the hall.
"Alliance Leader!"
Immortal Emperor Yun Yi was the first to rush out, his aged face alight with excitement.
His gaze swept over Fang Chen, Great Emperor Huo Li, Ye Qingci, and Ye Kong. Though travel-worn, they all had steady auras and bright eyes, with no sign of injury. The boulder that had weighed on his heart for over ten days finally fell away.
"You're back! You're all back!"
Golden Roc Demon Emperor strode up to Fang Chen, looked him up and down, and grinned. "Alliance Leader, you're finally back! Old Jin here couldn't eat or sleep these past ten days. I was afraid something might happen to you!"
Fang Chen smiled. "Sorry for making you worry, Senior Golden Roc."
Sacred Radiance Ancient Emperor came closer. His gaze lingered on Fang Chen, and shock flashed through his golden eyes.
He could sense that Fang Chen had grown stronger