Homecoming Feast, Foundations Taking Shape

At a single command, the entire Heavenly Phoenix City bustled into action once more. But this time, there was none of the grim tension of preparing for war—only festivity and celebration. Members of the General Affairs Department purchased delicacies and fine wine, logistics personnel arranged the banquet grounds, and even juniors like Li Xuanchang and Li Xuanmeng ran about helping hang lanterns and decorations. Genuine smiles shone on every face.

Three days later, night fell over the grand banquet venue in the Li Family's core territory. Hundreds of tables stood in neat rows, laden with fragrant dishes and rich wine. Soul-guided lamps cast soft, brilliant light, illuminating the entire venue as brightly as day.

Li Yuanhui, Dongyue Qingjue, Li Yunming, Ya Li, Li Tiandang, and the other highest-ranking members of the family sat at the main table. The elders of Heaven Hall and Earth Hall, the key members of each branch, and core descendants such as Li Xuansheng occupied the front tables.

As the banquet began, Li Yuanhui was the first to raise his cup and stand. His voice, infused with Soul Power, carried throughout the venue. "Members of the family! Today, gathered here together, our hearts are filled with emotion! A month ago, the Li Family still faced the danger of extermination, surrounded by powerful enemies and battered by the storm. Yet Heaven watched over the Lis, and our ancestors blessed us!"

His gaze swept across every member present, lingering especially on the newly returned elders—Li Yunming, Li Tiandang, Li Ming, and the others. His eyes burned with passion. "In our darkest hour, our scattered kin heard the call of their bloodline and returned one after another! Elder Yunming became a god in the midst of battle, turning the tide when all seemed lost! Elder Tiandang, Elder Ming, and