At the Domain Lord's Manor, in the Quiet Courtyard.
Several leisurely days passed in a flash.
The entire Domain Lord's Manor had long since fallen under a hush. It was sealed tight inside and out, without the slightest bit of news leaking out.
He Tiangang carried a gilt storage jade cylinder and walked with steady steps into the secluded courtyard, cut off from the clamor of the world.
Spirit Qi filled the courtyard with a serene air. Formations flowed, and all was quiet.
Li Yun sat in the courtyard with his eyes closed, regulating his breathing and conserving his strength.
Though he had taken it easy these past few days, he had not wasted his time. Whenever he saved up a few Myriad Wonders Points and found himself with nothing to do, he simply cultivated at three thousand times the normal speed.
He had not made much headway, but his Great Unity Saint Art had slowly risen to 40% of the twenty-sixth level.
Hearing footsteps, Li Yun slowly opened his eyes.
When he saw He Tiangang, his expression remained calm, without a ripple.
He Tiangang approached Li Yun without wasting words. He raised a hand and offered him the storage jade cylinder, a complicated smile in his eyes.
"Congratulations, Demon-Suppressing Envoy."
"The Imperial Dynasty's central court has sent its reply. His Majesty the Saint Emperor personally approved an exceptional grant of five top-tier Saint King Cultivation Techniques at the Perfection Realm."
"Add the three techniques I promised you, and they're all here. Take a look."
Li Yun's eyes brightened slightly as he reached out and took the cylinder.
The moment his fingertips touched it, he swept it with his divine sense. Information on eight entirely distinct, complete, and flawless Saint King Cultivation Techniques flooded into his mind.
The techniques were