Return to the Capital City, Two Requests

Outside, the cleanup of Divine Crow Valley proceeded quite smoothly.

Several thousand Yao Xuan Envoys darted through the mountains and wilderness, escorting countless terrified Divine Crow Valley disciples back to headquarters while dismantling the original defensive grand formations one by one.

Li Yuyao and Chang Yun had just finished directing the operation when they saw the familiar figure of a young man approaching from nearby.

"General Ye!"

The two immediately stepped forward to greet him, concern and lingering shock written across their faces.

Li Yuyao clasped her hands and exclaimed in amazement, "This breakthrough of yours left even those of us outside feeling our hearts and souls sway. It truly was... earth-shattering!"

She then earnestly extended another invitation, her tone sincere.

"Though the overall situation in the Northern Territory has now been settled, remnants of the Demon Court's infiltration still remain. There are also countless military affairs, as well as the follow-up work of pacifying and intimidating the mystic sects. We still need a towering pillar like you to hold the fort. Might you remain a few more days...?"

"You are too courteous, General Li."

Ye Li returned the salute politely and said softly, "With the two of you overseeing matters here, that will be more than enough. I have important business to handle in the Capital City, so I cannot stay long."

"I see..."

A flicker of disappointment passed through Li Yuyao's eyes, but she knew Ye Li had always acted with measure and would never make excuses. She could only force a smile.

"In that case, I shall immediately arrange the fastest star skiff to send you back to the Capital City."

"There is no need to trouble yourself." Ye Li shook his head slightly.

With his current cultivation at the Peak Ninth Tier of Immortal Realm, crossing