In less than half a day, everyone had crossed an endless distance and returned to the majestic Divine Firmament Dojo that occupied the central continent of the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Star.
"Welcome back, Alliance Leader, and Vice Alliance Leaders!"
Having long since received the message, True Lord Wuxing, True Lord Jiuxiao, and the newly submitted Red Emperor, White Emperor, Black Emperor, Greedy Wolf, Seven Killings, and the others, who had been standing guard around the perimeter of the dojo, had already led elite Dao soldiers into formation outside to welcome them.
When they saw Li Yunjing and the other eight return safely, each with a deep, profound aura and Dao resonance flowing around them—especially Dabei and Xingchan, whose Buddhist light had drawn inward while their solemn majesty grew by the day; Sovereign Xuantian, whose battle intent soared into the heavens and whose cultivation had surged; and Li Yunjing, who was even more unfathomable, as if he had merged with the entire world—they were all shaken to the core, their awe deepening further.
It seemed that though the Alliance Leader and the others had faced danger on this trip, their gains must have been heaven-shaking!
"Dispense with the formalities!"
"Come inside and speak."
Li Yunjing gave a slight nod and stepped first into the main hall of the Chaos Divine Firmament Palace.
Everyone followed closely behind him.
Inside the great hall, formations cut off the outside world, and the atmosphere was solemn.
"Martial Uncle Wuxing, Teacher, during the days I was away, how were things at the dojo and on the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Star?"
After taking his seat, Li Yunjing first asked about the situation among those who had remained behind.
"Reporting to the Alliance Leader,"
True Lord Wuxing stepped forward and reported respectfully, "Since the Alliance Leader and the