After watching Huo Qiu'er disappear into the distance, Huo Yuhao was the only one left in the sky. He lingered no longer and descended toward the Tianhun Imperial Palace below.
The welcoming banquet in the palace gradually drew to a close, ending with a speech from Princess Vina.
"It's getting late. Honored envoys of Sun Moon, please follow your guides back to the hotel to rest. On behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire, I welcome you all."
Amid applause from the officials of both nations, the banquet officially ended, and the attendants began clearing the hall.
Huo Yuhao was in no hurry to return to the hotel with the others. Instead, he stayed in the banquet hall.
"Hmm, the service in the Star Luo Empire really was a little better." Tian Meng returned to the Sea of Consciousness and sprawled lazily on the snow, offering his assessment with complete satisfaction.
The Ice Empress gave him a speechless look. In their current state, they no longer needed food to replenish their energy, yet Tian Meng craved it every single day. All he ever did was sleep, eat, and play. He didn't act like a soul beast at all.
In truth, back in the Far North, if the Ice Silkworm Clan didn't have to hide from natural predators, eating and sleeping would have been the only things on their schedule.
Huo Yuhao carefully examined the Secret of the Body in his hands. It was not merely Du Busi's gift of thanks, but also something entrusted to him along with the man's hopes.
Suddenly, several familiar presences entered the range of his Spiritual Detection. One of them was exceptionally domineering and powerful.
Huo Yuhao put away the Secret of the Body and looked toward the newcomers. Leading them was Long Aotian, the Body