Even so, that was with the drop of Essence Blood already spent. If he still had it, he should have progressed even faster.
Still, that drop of Essence Blood had let him experience a Hundred Lifetimes. The growth he achieved through reincarnation was already an incredible, heaven-defying blessing.
Without it, he could never have completed eight Transformations in such a short time.
Nezha had also reached the Red Dust Immortal realm. With the fruits of his previous life backing him, he had only completed five Transformations so far.
While Zi Shou diligently cultivated, striving to complete the Nine Transformations and enter the Red Dust Immortal realm, Yuan Hong arrived in Chaoge City.
The four lords of Great Shang had arrived in Chaoge City as well, including the lord whose rebellion had been suppressed. They instantly became the center of attention throughout the city.
Whether it was how to reward them for their merits or how to deal with the Four Lords, countless people were bound to be watching.
So the first Morning Court after Yuan Hong's return to Chaoge City naturally became a matter of the utmost importance.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yuan Hong appeared in the great hall clad in Golden Chainmail.
"Your subject, Yuan Hong, has fulfilled his duty and put down the Rebellion of the Lords. I have come today to report back to The King!" Yuan Hong declared loudly.
During the campaign to suppress the rebellion, Yuan Hong had led his army to victory after victory. Such a great achievement naturally deserved a reward.
But it was clear that Yuan Hong was not today's focus. The assembled ministers had no mind to concern themselves with him.
"You have worked hard, my subject. You have rendered great service, and naturally deserve a reward!" Zi