Qin Shujian did not use the Teleportation Gate.
The distance from the former heartland of the Demon Race to the Liangshan Spirit Domain spanned more than a single prefecture.
Even at his speed.
Crossing such a vast distance was not something he could accomplish in a short time.
By the time Qin Shujian returned to the Origin Sect.
The elders of every branch lineage had already gathered there.
Inside the Martial Inheritance Hall.
Qin Shujian sat in the seat of honor.
All the elders rose and bowed. "Greetings, Qin Emperor!"
They did not address him as sect master.
Compared to the title of sect master, Qin Emperor was the true honorific.
At this.
Qin Shujian said calmly, "Please sit, elders!"
"Thank you, Qin Emperor!"
The elders took their seats again.
Every face bore an excitement they could barely contain.
It was different from their previous meetings.
Now, when these elders looked at Qin Shujian, they felt a terrifying pressure bearing down on them, forcing them to avert their gazes rather than meet his eyes.
This imposing pressure.
Did not come from Qin Shujian himself.
It was the pressure bestowed by the Human Race's fortune after he became an emperor.
"I assume I need not explain what happened earlier. You all know about it, correct?" Qin Shujian looked at them, his expression composed.
At his words.
Zheng Fang cupped his hands and said, "Your ascension as emperor is the greatest honor for us all. This is Heaven's blessing upon the Origin Sect, and upon the Human Race as well."
The other elders nodded in wholehearted agreement.
They shared in his glory!
They were even more excited about Qin Shujian becoming an emperor than he was himself.
Qin Shujian said, "Now that Emperor Zhao rules the Imperial Court and I rule the