Returning Home in Glory

Nuoding City.

The streets were decorated with lanterns and streamers, and the entire city was immersed in joy.

Everyone no longer had time to miss Xiao Dachuan; the next to appear was Lord Nuoding, the Viscount.

Although both were city lords, Yu Cheng and Xiao Dachuan held different statuses.

Xiao Dachuan was an imperial official. During his tenure, Nuoding City still belonged to the Heaven Dou Empire.

But now, Nuoding City had become Yu Cheng's fief. The entire city and its surrounding villages belonged to him alone. It could be said that he was the local emperor here.

The square was packed with people.

Today was the celebration of Yu Cheng's inauguration, and everyone wanted to see this young Viscount.

"The ceremony begins!"

A city official announced loudly.

"Wuuu~"

A majestic and grand horn sound rang out, inspiring a sense of solemnity.

As the horn played, several officials stepped forward and performed a kowtow. Yu Cheng sat in the main seat, accepting the maps, household registers, and tax ledgers presented to him in order.

This step was to complete the transfer of power.

From this day forward, Yu Cheng was the person in charge of Nuoding City.

In the following period, he would also tour his fief, inspect the people's conditions, comfort the soldiers, and issue decrees to show his approachability and authority.

Viewing platform.

"He truly is a hero emerging from youth!"

Lin Dashan couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the dignified Yu Cheng.

He had never seen a ten-year-old Viscount before.

Moreover, Yu Cheng was his student, and a sense of pride welled up in his heart.

"Indeed!"

Su Yuntao nodded.

"Yu Cheng's wisdom is rarely seen in this era. In my opinion, even granting him the title of Marquis or King would not be excessive!"

He said excitedly.

Lin Dashan turned his head to glance at Su Yuntao, frowning involuntarily.

King?

Although Yu Cheng had made outstanding contributions to the Soul Master world, wasn't it too much to directly crown him King?

"Su Yuntao assisted Yu Cheng in researching theories and was promoted to the head of the Nuoding Branch Hall. It seems he and Yu Cheng are of one mind."

"Even the Nuoding Branch Hall will completely obey Yu Cheng's arrangements from now on!"

Lin Dashan's thoughts raced.

In this way, wouldn't Nuoding Academy become isolated?

"After the ceremony, I need to prepare a few more congratulatory gifts." Lin Dashan thought to himself.

Below the stage.

Old Jack's eyes were filled with tears.

Who would have thought that an orphan from their village would become the City Lord of Nuoding City.

For commoners like them, the City Lord was their god.

Most importantly, Yu Cheng had promised Holy Spirit Village tax exemption for ten years. Old Jack had almost ascended to heaven with excitement upon hearing this.

Not far away.

Tang San squeezed through the crowd, looking at the infinitely glorious Yu Cheng, his eyes flashing with brilliance.

"A true man should be like this!"

He couldn't help but sigh.

The Tang Sect was a martial arts sect, and Tang San had no interest in becoming an official. But seeing Yu Cheng so glorious, it would be a lie to say Tang San wasn't envious.

"What true man, he's just a little kid!"

Xiao Wu pouted and giggled.

She raised her fist and shook it, "So what if he's a Viscount? Sister Xiao Wu is a two-ring Soul Grand Master. Tang San, let's go find Yu Cheng later and see Sister Xiao Wu beat him until he's crawling on the ground!"

"Yu Cheng's First Soul Ring is six hundred years old, his combat power is not weak."

Tang San sighed.

After obtaining his second Soul Ring, he also thought about sparring with Yu Cheng.

But after reading Yu Cheng's theories, he lost the inclination.

Tang San felt a pang of unwillingness when he thought about his second spirit ring not surpassing the limit.

"Tang San, the age of the spirit ring is indeed important, but what suits you best is the best," Xiao Wu patted Tang San's shoulder and comforted him.

These past few days, Tang San had mentioned Yu Cheng's theories more than once. At the same time, Tang San had always felt that the age of his second spirit ring was too low, and Xiao Wu's ears were about to grow calluses.

After reading Yu Cheng's theories, Xiao Wu was also very surprised.

However, as a Soft Bone Rabbit transformed, her body structure was different from ordinary spirit masters.

Even if she took Whale Rubber, the strength of her meridians would not change much, unless she absorbed some kind of heavenly treasure.

In a corner.

"Young prodigy..."

"Master of theory..."

"These honors should have belonged to me!"

Yu Xiaogang stared intently at Yu Cheng, muttering in a low voice.

At this moment, his condition was not good.

His face was pale, his features haggard, his eyes vacant, and his beard looked like it hadn't been trimmed for at least ten days.

If he hadn't been dressed somewhat decently, others might have mistaken him for a beggar.

"I've walked on thin ice my whole life, why are so many people always targeting me?"

"Damn heavens, how unfair!"

"Am I, Yu Xiaogang, truly a good-for-nothing?"

"Sigh~"

Yu Xiaogang sighed deeply.

It was fate!

He dragged his exhausted body and turned to leave.

"Hey man, look at that guy, he looks like a dog."

Yu Cheng glanced at Yu Xiaogang's pathetic figure and sneered inwardly.

"Saw it."

Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng nodded slightly, his ethereal spirit body quietly floating above the Urn.

His gaze lingered on Yu Xiaogang for a moment, then fell upon the cheering crowd, before slowly returning to the Urn.

"Viscount, heh!"

"Congratulations, you won't have to live like a stray dog, chased by everyone, like me in the future."

Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng chuckled lightly.

This sentence carried too many complex emotions.

There was relief, and mockery...

Perhaps also a trace of imperceptible envy.

He had wasted half his life, filled with unwillingness.

In Slaughter City, he often fantasized about one day breaking free from his cage and personally killing all his enemies.

But what he truly desired deep down was something that seemed ordinary, yet was the most precious thing.

Freedom!

"After opening the Urn, my consciousness will dissipate. Live on well for me. You might inherit other Urns in the future, but remember one thing..."

"The road, ultimately, is one you must walk yourself."

Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng said calmly.

Yu Cheng was silent.

He knew this was perhaps a true last will and testament.

The next moment, Yu Cheng suddenly sensed something.

He saw the ethereal spirit body of Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng begin to emit a soft and pure radiance.

This radiance was not dazzling.

Instead, it carried a warmth, like the gentle sun in winter.

The spirit body's originally slightly transparent face, within this radiance, gradually became clear.

Yu Cheng was stunned for a moment.

From the other's smile, he saw his own future ambition and spirit.

Even though he was trapped in Slaughter City, he still didn't give up.

It's just a pity he encountered the Son of Destiny.

He schemed and planned, but was one move short.

The next moment, the unwillingness in the Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng's eyes gradually faded, transforming into a sense of relief, as if he had let go of all burdens and found peace.

This gave Yu Cheng some insight.

The Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng didn't seem to be his "golden finger."

In a certain world, he was a real existence.

It was only after his death, with a strong lingering obsession in his heart, that he found himself.

Once his wish was fulfilled, he could be freed.

"Old buddy, rest in peace!" Yu Cheng said reluctantly.

The Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng smiled calmly.

"My final wish is fulfilled. From now on, take care of yourself..."