Return to Azure Cliff City

Qing Prefecture, a city.

Demon roamed the city, corpses littered the ground, and blood splattered on the collapsed buildings.

Some Demon were gnawing on the remains of soldiers on the ground, hollowing out their internal organs, leaving Organs, severed hands and feet scattered everywhere.

Some of the survivors in the city were driven to empty spaces in the ruins, fenced off like pigs in a pen, trembling with fear.

Laborers, merchants, Scholar, and martial Warrior were all crammed together, indistinguishable from one another, like fish on a chopping block, at the mercy of the Demon.

A frail and delicate young lady from a noble Aristocratic Clan wanted to cry, but her mouth was covered, for fear of angering these Demons.

Their grief was nothing but noise and clamor to the Demon.

"Someone, please save us..."

Everyone was filled with anxiety, gazing longingly into the distance, praying that Great Yu's army would come to suppress the demon.

Every now and then, someone would be chosen and taken to a nearby place to be torn apart and roasted alive, emitting screams that made the rest of the people tremble.

Some people were so frightened that they soiled themselves and collapsed to the ground. When the Demon picked them up, their bodies were as limp as if they had no bones.

High in the sky, a figure sitting atop a raging fire hurtled towards them from afar.

Passing by the city, they slowed down slightly. When they saw the devastation inside, the boy in the flames had a grim expression. Without him making any move, a Qing Feng suddenly swept through the Heaven and Earth.

The Qing Feng transformed into dozens of sharp Sword Qi, moving with incredible speed and striking out at breakneck speed.

The Demon within the city fell one by one. The remaining demons, alerted by the strange occurrence, could not see the enemy. Only when the ground was littered with the corpses of Demon did they notice the boy sitting atop the back of the Crimson Flame Great Demon.

Terrified roars and pleas rang out, but without exception, they were all pierced through the head by the Sword Qi.

Within moments, all the Demon in the city had perished.

Only corpses remained, among which the Demon who were still devouring the animals lay dead in the dust, their mouths still holding the arms they hadn't swallowed.

This sudden and shocking change stunned all the survivors in the city who were trapped and waiting to be slaughtered. Among the martial Warrior, there were also Spirit Wandering Realm experts who were keeping a low profile and waiting for an opportunity. They quickly noticed the Crimson Flame Great Demon in the sky and the figure of the boy on its back.

"Someone's come to our rescue!"

"He's a general of the imperial court, he must be a general of the imperial court!"

"That's the general's mount, not Demon!"

In an instant, with the shouts of some Warrior, the others also belatedly saw the Crimson Flame figure in the sky above the city. Some elderly mortals, with their failing eyesight, could not see that far, but could only see a ball of fire, as if a Deity was suspended in the air. They knew that it was their savior, one of those powerful generals in the imperial court.

In an instant, all the survivors in the city were filled with grief, kneeling down and shouting with gratitude.

Li Hao sighed softly, dealt with the Demon, and after confirming that none had been missed, instructed the Candlelight God to continue on his way to the next city.

Before returning to Liang Prefecture, he thought of the cities he had seen earlier that had suffered immense devastation, and decided to take care of them on his return.

Some cities have already been quelled by the Li Family's army, while others have not yet been pacified. Some of the Demon in these cities have already retreated, while others, driven by greed, are still occupying the cities and harming the people.

The faster the lost territory is recovered, the fewer casualties there will be.

Not long after Li Hao left, two figures came rushing in, one old and one young.

The beautiful young girl in the blue dress glanced down at the city, then raised her hand and beckoned. On her wrist was a Golden Bracelet with Nine Little Bells, which jingled crisply.

Then, streaks of Black Miasma rose up from all parts of the city, emanating screams and ferocious roars like those of wronged souls, and drilled into the bell on his wrist.

Before long, all the black mist that had been emanating from the corpses and the cracks in the ruins was absorbed and disappeared.

Ying Xiaoxiao lowered her wrist, glanced at the dilapidated scene inside the city, shook her head slightly, and then followed the Tea Stall Elder beside her as they continued to speed out.

About two hours after the old and young left, the sound of horses' hooves came from the ground in the distance, and Battle Flag were flying. It was the army sent by the Li Family to quell the rebellion.

When the army entered the city, they were all astonished to see the Demon that had already been wiped out.

Only after inquiring with martial arts Warrior and respected elders from prominent Aristocratic Clan in the city did they learn that a general riding a Great Demon had come and annihilated all the Demon.

Upon hearing their description, the Li Family Soldiers exchanged bewildered glances.

The scene above Qingzhou City remained vivid in their minds, one they would likely never forget for decades to come. Wasn't that General Haotian?

When the civilians and officers asked the general for his name, the Li Family Soldiers did not hide it.

Soon, the name Haotian spread among the survivors. Some merchant Aristocratic Clan offered to fund the reconstruction of the city, to create a Golden Body of General Haotian to suppress Demon, and to build a temple for him.

In less than a day, Li Hao rode the Candlelight God and circled most of Qing Prefecture. After failing to see Demon in more than a dozen cities, Li Hao changed direction and sent the Candlelight God to Liang Prefecture.

The remaining area can be left to the Li Family Army to clean up at their leisure.

The next day.

In the slightly damp Morning Mist, Li Hao sat on the back of the Candlelight God and arrived at the Frontier Liang Prefecture.

Upon seeing the familiar Dragon Gate Road, a hint of nostalgia appeared in Li Hao's eyes.

Viewed from above, this former Longguan Dragon Gate Road resembles a giant dragon extending from the Frontier, with lush greenery on both sides and the sounds of birds and beasts echoing through the mountains and forests.

Li Hao dismounted from the Candlelight God's back and had the Candlelight God transform into human form to avoid frightening the people in the city.

As the two walked toward Dragon Gate Road, suddenly, an old man's shout came from behind them.

"Young man, are you going to Azure Cliff City?"

Li Hao turned his head and saw a grandfather and grandson gathering herbs, their baskets filled with Herbs and Mushrooms picked that morning.

He paused for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh, as if time had turned back two years.

The old man in front of him clearly did not recognize the young man as the one who had advised him not to step into Dragon Gate Road two years ago.

But Li Hao recognized the other person and said with a smile, "Yes, to Azure Cliff City."

"The Dragon Gate Road is just ahead."

The old man called out to Li Hao, using the same familiar words as before, which made Li Hao slightly startled. But the old man smiled and shouted:

"May you young heroes from noble Aristocratic Clan have a bright future!"

A smile slowly spread across Li Hao's face as he said, "I also wish you a bountiful harvest every day."

The old man smiled, waved his hand, and left with his grandson.

We are all just passing through this Mortal World, a fleeting encounter, offering simple care and blessings.

Li Hao watched the old man and the young man walk away into the distance before turning around with a smile and continuing to walk towards Dragon Gate Road.

Two years have passed, and the changes here are indeed significant.

What was once a perilous place now shows signs of prosperity. The endless stream of young people who come to visit and pursue Merit and Fame have clearly contributed to its flourishing.

There was one less Tea Stall on Dragon Gate Road, but many more vendors had appeared along the roadside. Li Hao's pace quickened and became lighter, as if he were coming home.

Old Feng, you've been waiting long enough. Qian Qian should have reached her cultivation bottleneck by now.

I wonder if the Little White Fox has digested anything, given its strange state.

Numerous thoughts raced through his mind, and soon, Li Hao arrived at Azure Cliff City.

Looking out over the city, it was covered by Magic Array, and the city walls were covered with flags bearing his name, fluttering in the fierce wind.

Li Hao enveloped Xi Dao Domain with his Evening Primrose Domain to conceal her Aura. As for the Candlelight God, Li Hao. Apart from the Magic Array in the Imperial Capital, few other Magic Array could detect the existence of the Great Peace Dao Domain. This was the upper limit of the Bureau of Astronomy's capabilities.

After all, the old Grand Astrologer had passed away, and it seemed that his successor had failed to inherit his abilities.

Once inside the city, within just a few months, the changes were already quite noticeable: the streets were cleaner, and while there were more vendors, everything was more orderly.

This is a border city, and it is truly rare to see such an atmosphere.

Compared to the increasingly crowded city, there is a vast open space in the city center, with only a simple and unpretentious Hedge-Enclosed Courtyard in the middle.

In the shadows outside the Small Courtyard, soldiers at the Heaven and Human Grandmaster Realm were secretly patrolling.

Li Hao scanned the area with his Divine Sense and saw the girl practicing swordsmanship in the Small Courtyard. He smiled slightly and transmitted his voice:

"I'm back."

In the courtyard, Ren Qianqian, who was practicing swordsmanship, froze, then looked around in astonishment.

She quickly realized something, rushed out of the Hedge-Enclosed Courtyard, and saw the boy not far away outside the yard.

"Young... Young Master?"

Ren Qianqian was a little stunned. The boy in front of her had changed in appearance, but his Divine Sense voice made her immediately realize that it was Li Hao.

But when those people arrived earlier and saw Li Hao's clone dissipate, didn't they say that the young master was dead?

Ren Qianqian was somewhat dazed, wondering if she was dreaming. She rubbed her eyes, and when she could see clearly again, she suddenly burst into tears and ran towards Li Hao.

"Young master, you're still alive..."

She threw herself into Li Hao's arms and cried.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised. After she cried for a while, he felt that the clothes on her shoulders were wet, and he felt a warmth in his heart. He said:

"Silly child, why are you crying? I'm back now."

After Ren Qianqian calmed down, Li Hao led her into the courtyard.

The Heaven and Man Grandmaster were secretly keeping watch were stunned. They had thought Li Hao was a scion of some Aristocratic Clan, but after hearing what the Sword Attendant girl said, they realized that he was General Haotian!

Many people stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with shock, then with immense excitement.

Previously, Li Tiangang and others came here in an attempt to confirm whether Li Hao was truly dead through his Li Hao's Clone. After learning that Li Hao's Clone had dissipated, they confirmed it.

The news they confirmed spread, plunging the entire Azure Cliff City into mourning.

But now, Li Hao is back!

The general who quelled the rebellion in Liang Prefecture, that Heavenly Prodigy, he has returned!

Not long after Li Hao entered the courtyard, several Heaven and Man Grandmaster, unable to contain their emotions, rushed in and asked Li Hao if he was truly General Haotian.

Seeing these Grandmaster with red eyes, Li Hao felt a mix of emotions. He nodded in acknowledgment, letting them know that he had returned.

The news spread quickly, alarming the entire Azure Cliff City. Countless people rushed over, and the area outside the courtyard was bustling with noise.

Inside the courtyard, Li Hao had already introduced the Candlelight God and Evening Primrose Yan to Ren Qianqian and had also briefly inquired about what had happened during this time.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised to learn that his clone had dissipated, and only then did he understand why they all thought he was dead.

Perhaps due to the severed Bloodline, or perhaps due to severe injuries, Li Hao is preparing to Reforging another clone.

Even if the original clone doesn't disappear, its strength is fixed from the moment it is formed. It will not share memories or transfer power with the True Form.

Therefore, the original clones are clearly too weak compared to the current ones.

However, before condensing his clone again, Li Hao planned to first find some Cultivation Method Secret Manual refining the spirit and Object Manipulation.

Now that he has broken through to the Seventh Dan the Imperial Dao, as long as he finds some more manuals on refining the spirit and Object Manipulation, he can quickly raise the upper limit of the Spirit Wandering Realm and the Fifteen Li Realm.

Now, he has cultivated to the Extreme Realm state in the Power Through Realm, Circulation Realm, Soul Succession Realm.

However, the Spirit Wandering Realm and the Fifteen Li Realm are still a step away from the limit.

Both the Heaven and Human Grandmaster Realm and the Three Immortalities Realm have mastered the Extreme Realm state.

Once Li Hao has Perfection the Spirit Roaming and Fifteen Li Realm, he can consider attempting to break through to the limit of the Four Establishments Realm.

Where is Old Feng?

Li Hao asked Ren Qianqian, somewhat surprised.

He's been back for so long, and Old Feng still hasn't shown up. Even if he's itching to go fishing, he probably wouldn't have gone too far.

After all, Old Feng a man of his word.