Looking at the city that had been reduced to ruins, Xu Xuan could not help sighing again and again.
Zhao Wuji clapped his hands, his aged face slightly flushed.
After unleashing so many formidable divine abilities, even he was somewhat tired.
"As expected of an envoy of the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace! Senior Zhao, your strength truly fills this junior with admiration!"
Xu Xuan offered his compliments.
"Ding! Gained Zhao Wuji's favor. Fate Points +124!"
Xu Xuan checked his Fate Points, which had long since passed a thousand. From just over a hundred at the start to a thousand now, the change could only be called extraordinary.
"Haha, lad, don't belittle yourself. With your talent, sooner or later you'll possess divine abilities like these too."
Zhao Wuji laughed heartily, making no attempt to hide the pride on his flushed face.
He had slain the invading demons in the surrounding area. Though he had not encountered the empress of the Purple Moon Wolf Clan, there had been plenty of demons in the city. It could still be considered bloody vengeance for their fallen human brethren.
"Senior, didn't that man just say there were still fellow humans inside the city?"
Somewhat puzzled, Xu Xuan asked, "They wouldn't have..."
"Hehe, don't worry. This city may be destroyed, but what lies beneath it is untouched. Rest assured, they'll all be fine."
"So that's how it is."
Only then did Xu Xuan nod in relief.
Zhao Wuji swept his hand, and a fierce hurricane surged forth, whipping up waves of sandstorms.
The hurricane swept away the ruined city, leaving only smooth ground behind!
Some patches of ground also collapsed, revealing dark passageways.
"Those demons really did save us the trouble of thinking up a solution. All the humans who originally lived in this city were hidden in these cellars. That's why I could destroy the entire city without any worries!"
"It also let me catch the whole lot in one net."
After hearing Zhao Wuji's explanation, Xu Xuan finally felt completely at ease.
Although he had no connection to those people and was no bleeding-heart saint, they belonged to the same race and ought to stand united against outsiders.
After rescuing the humans from the cellars, the three finally set off on their return journey with peace of mind.
Meanwhile, in the Evolutionary Spirit Sect's main hall.
Upon learning of Xu Xuan's talent and request, the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace had unhesitatingly dispatched capable people to protect the Evolutionary Spirit Sect!
"Sect Master Xu, we have come on the Heavenly Palace's orders to protect Xu Xuan and his family."
The middle-aged man leading them spoke courteously.
Naturally, Xu Xiao did not refuse. He quickly instructed his disciples to arrange accommodations and settle the Heavenly Palace's people in properly.
Once the Heavenly Palace's people had been properly settled, everyone returned to the main hall.
Yun Qianhe was an old fox himself. He saw how highly the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace valued Xu Xuan and took it to heart.
Good relations between their two sides would bring a hundred benefits and not a single drawback!
"Sect Master Xu, our two sides really ought to visit each other more often from now on."
Realizing that the Evolutionary Spirit Sect's rise was inevitable, Yun Qianhe wanted to draw closer and curry favor. Even his tone softened somewhat, carrying a hint of deference toward Xu Xiao.
"Brother Yun, what are you saying? Don't we still have to rely on you?"
Xu Xiao did not deliberately distance himself from Yun Qianhe just because his sect was about to rise.
"Brother, when two youngsters spend enough time together, feelings are bound to develop. Who knows? Our two families might even become in-laws."
Xu Xiao was quite satisfied with Yun Qingxue. Having been young himself, he could naturally see the young woman's affection for his son.
As a father, all he could do was support them.
"Young people's affairs should naturally be decided by young people. I'm old and no longer much use. Once children grow up, they're inevitably harder to discipline. If it truly works out, I'll have to trouble you to guide her more, Sect Master Xu."
The two chatted as they sipped their tea, thoroughly enjoying themselves!
Yun Qianhe smiled and said, "If there's anything you need, Sect Master Xu, you must let me know. I'll be angry if you don't."
"Of course, of course."
Xu Xiao nodded repeatedly, smiling so broadly that he could not close his mouth.
His son possessed the legendary Chaos Body. Once he entered the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace, his future would become incomparably bright.
Naturally, Xu Xiao had no reason to reject Yun Qianhe's overtures.
The two enjoyed their conversation immensely, their faces beaming with smiles and glowing with delight!
"In the future, the Evolutionary Spirit Sect is destined to become the greatest sect in the Cloud Azure Territory. Don't forget me when that time comes!"
Yun Qianhe laughed aloud as he spoke.
"Of course not. Brother Yun, you're the esteemed city lord, and your cultivation is exceptional in its own right. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call you the foremost expert in the Cloud Azure Territory. Saying such things really is more praise than I deserve."
The two exchanged compliments while the disciples beside them continually refilled their tea.
"Reporting to the sect master!"
A disciple ran in excitedly from outside. "The young sect master and the honored envoy have returned!"
"So soon?"
The two hurriedly rose. "Quick, let's welcome them together!"
They exchanged a glance and smiled, their faces full of warmth.
In just a few hours, the three had returned entirely unscathed.
Apart from Zhao Wuji, who had expended quite a lot of energy, the other two had used practically none. At most, they had merely exerted themselves physically.
After all, covering such a long distance there and back within a few hours could hardly be called slow.
Aside from Xu Xuan taking action once, everything else had been left to Zhao Wuji. Still, the trip had broadened Yun Qingxue's horizons somewhat.
"Father, I'm back."
Seeing Xu Xiao come out to greet them, Xu Xuan hurried forward.
Xu Xiao gave Xu Xuan's shoulder a firm pat and nodded in satisfaction.
"Son, it's getting late. It's time you accompanied the honored envoy to the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace!"
Zhao Wuji looked solemn. "Our Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace is located on the Dao Continent. This is a long journey, and the round trip will take several days."
"Meanwhile, the demons outside the Cloud Azure Territory are watching like tigers eyeing their prey. Although I dealt with quite a few demon clans on this trip, I encountered very few members of the Purple Moon Wolf Clan."
"I'm afraid the Cloud Azure Territory won't be peaceful in the days ahead!"
Xu Xiao's brows furrowed slightly, anger showing on his face. "Hehe, rest assured, honored envoy. Everyone in the Evolutionary Spirit Sect stands united as one. Leave the demons in the Cloud Azure Territory to us."
Yet Zhao Wuji shook his head slightly. "What worries me is a Demon King of the Heavenly Mansion Realm suddenly intervening. If a Demon King of that caliber gets involved, the Cloud Azure Territory alone will be no match for them!"
"Senior Brother Zhao, rest assured. With us guarding the Cloud Azure Territory, even if we can't drive them out, we can still hold this land."
Just then, a man who had come from the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace walked in from outside the main hall with a smile.
"Since Junior Brother Sun is already here, I can rest easy."
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