The night was ablaze with the bonfire, its fierce flames illuminating the region.

Assorted demon beasts roasted over the fire, their rich aroma filling the air, as many people sat gathered around the hearth.

They sat on the ground, encircling the fire pit.

Nearest to the fire were Yang Yan, the Old Sword God, Half-Saint Ye Hua, Li Wan Hua's master, the Taihuang Holy Land Saint Master, the Heavenly Sword Sect Master, the Sword Sect Master, Bai He, and others.

Slightly farther away sat the rulers of the Dongzhou Dynasty, resplendent in their dragon robes, exuding deep authority.

Even farther outward were Li Wan Hua, Ao Tian, Kong Xuan, Tang Zhenyuan, Jingxin, Jing Yin, Yun He, Li Haoran, and the Taihuang Holy Land Saintess, these younger generations!

Everyone present had a drink by their side, yet not a single person touched it!

The atmosphere was serene!

Aside from the crackling firewood, only the sizzling sound of roasting meat could be heard.

"Master, now that Dongzhou has united, forming a massive force,

we have collectively pushed you to be the master, the Holy Emperor of Dongzhou, overseeing all Dongzhou forces!" Tang Zhenyuan stood up, bowing as he shouted to Yang Yan.

At this moment, he wore a dragon robe, increasingly looking the part of an emperor!

"Hmm, I understand," Yang Yan said, waving his hand as he tossed out a storage bag.

Tang Zhenyuan reached out to catch it.

"Holy Emperor, what is this inside?" he asked curiously.

"This is a King Grade Dragon Vein!"

The King Grade Dragon Vein!

Possessing a King Grade Dragon Vein enabled the establishment of a Holy Dynasty.

"Since I am the Holy Emperor, I ought to establish the Holy Dynasty.

Otherwise, the title I hold is unearned!" Yang Yan said nonchalantly.

Tang Zhenyuan bowed his head.

"The Saint Emperor is right!"

Yang Yan raised his hand slightly.

"Zhenyuan, you need not always perform such grand etiquette.

These days, the Dongzhou forces were all managed by you, Jingxin, and Jing Yin.

Given what I have achieved today, you all have done well!"

Running the court, handling state affairs, and opening new territories!

*These are not simple tasks to accomplish, yet Tang Zhenyuan, Jingxin, and Jing Yin have done it.*

*They deserved praise!*

"Master, it's what we should do!

Furthermore, without you, there would be no us today." Jingxin and Jing Yin stood up together, respectfully addressing Yang Yan.

They had shed their past naivety and donned dragon robes.

They had become empresses of a domain, overseeing a court!

*Their status had long surpassed what it once was.*

"Yes, Master, without you, there would be no us today.

Paying respects is our way of showing you respect!

As you are the Holy Emperor, we ought to pay our respects!" Tang Zhenyuan responded sensibly.

Yang Yan saw their insistence and refrained from saying more.

"Alright, you are all my trusted ministers.

Sit down!"

"Yes, Master."

Yang Yan picked up his wine cup and raised it.

This gesture prompted everyone to pick up their wines and raise their cups together.

"To everyone, a drink together!"

"Yes, Holy Emperor!"

Everyone drank in unison.

"Alright, no need to be so formal, feel more at ease."

"Understood, Holy Emperor."

They began to engage in lively conversation, and after Yang Yan finished, he stood up.

Li Wan Hua followed as he walked out from the cheerful fire pit area.

"Master," he called out.

Yang Yan nodded.

"Accompany me for a walk!"

The two of them ventured away from the noisy fire pit, strolling along a path in the woods.

"Master, you have probably already guessed where He Xin's residual soul came from!" Li Wan Hua spoke in a low voice.

"I know, it's the help of the New Saint Master, isn't it?"

"Indeed, on the road, we received news from the New Saint Master.

She said you were betrayed by the Evil Demon Sect, left in crisis.

She asked us to wait two days while she searched for evidence, promising to come to the Central Continent when fully prepared.

Two days later, she delivered several bound elders from the Evil Demon Sect to us.

Alongside them, she handed over the soul of He Xin and his father to me.

Moreover, she instructed me on how to prove everything for you," Li Wan Hua recounted.

"She also asked me to convey a message to you, saying she failed to manage the Evil Demon Sect well and caused you trouble."

Yang Yan's lips curled up slightly.

*He knew that the one who would be most worried about him, knowledge of him being the New Saint Master's brother coming out, would be the New Saint Master!*

*She would certainly find a way to save him!*

*Furthermore, Li Wan Hua and the others were completely incapable of proving his innocence.*

*First, they were limited by time; second, because neither Li Wan Hua, Jingxin, nor Jing Yin knew of He Xin and the death of the Ninety-One Sect Elders.*

*Nor could they know who He Xin's father was.*

*When Yang Yan saw He Xin's father's soul, he also recognized the man.*

*The one who always stayed by the New Saint Master's side, Elder Gu!*

*That day, he personally witnessed the New Saint Master slay Elder Gu!*

*With that, the reason He Xin wanted to harm him became clear.*

"What else did she say?"

Li Wan Hua answered without hesitation.

"She said she would wait for you in Heaven!"

Yang Yan's gaze penetrated deeply.

"It seems she has ascended!"

He then asked.

"What's going on with Ling Hu Chongtian? And why haven't Old Bone and the others come?"

"So the Master noticed!" Li Wan Hua thought Yang Yan might have long forgotten about those who accompanied him at the beginning.

"Master, please help Ling Hu Chongtian!" He bowed and pleaded.

"Speak!"

Li Wan Hua recounted everything regarding Ling Hu Chongtian.

"Tell him that as long as his conviction remains,

though his sword heart is shattered, it can be reforged.

Even if he can't forge it anew, there are other paths to pursue.

As for healing his physique, I indeed have a way.

But I choose not to act; I want him to save himself!

Communicate my words to him, then let him come to me!"

"Yes, Master, I thank you on Chongtian's behalf."

"What are you thanking on his behalf for? Let him thank me himself!"

"Hehe." Li Wan Hua rubbed his head, laughing, and then produced a scroll.

"Master, Old Bone has returned to the Divine Race.

This is something he sent a few days ago, for me to pass on to you!"

Yang Yan reached out to receive it.

"Go on!"

Li Wan Hua gave a slight bow and departed from the area.

After he left, Yang Yan opened the scroll.

It was engraved with many incomprehensible symbols, the Divine Language.

Yang Yan, having learned from the Divine Dao Heavenly Book, could understand it.

"Meet in the future!"

The scroll displayed only these four words, and Yang Yan destroyed it after reading.

After a short while, Ling Hu Chongtian arrived before Yang Yan, carrying a wineskin.

"Chongtian, pays respects to Master!" He knelt and said.

Yang Yan raised his hand, placing it on Ling Hu Chongtian's Heavenly Spirit.

"This is the legacy of the Emperor Xianjiu; whether you can walk out depends on yourself!"

Ling Hu Chongtian closed his eyes, concentrating with all his heart.

Yang Yan, after transmitting to him, stood by.

"Wanhua, come here!"

Li Wan Hua quickly approached Yang Yan.

"You possess the Immortal Physique, a remarkable talent.

Today I pass on the legacy of the Divine Dao Emperor, the Divine Dao Heavenly Book, for you to cultivate well!"

Li Wan Hua knelt on the ground.

"Wan Hua, thanks the Master!"

*He was overwhelmingly excited, aware of the significance of the Divine Dao Heavenly Book.*

"Hmm."

Yang Yan pointed a finger, passing down the legacy of the Divine Dao Heavenly Book.

After the transmission, he stood there, guarding the two as they discerned its mysteries.

Soon after, he summoned Tang Zhenyuan, Jingxin, and Jing Yin, offering them advice, and the three nodded repeatedly as they listened.

The next day, Tang Zhenyuan, Jingxin, Jing Yin, and Ling Hu Chongtian left with some people.

They opted not to participate in the Heaven Ascending Qualification Battle, as they had their affairs to attend to.

Yang Yan, on the other hand, took the Taihuang Saintess, Li Haoran, Li Wan Hua, Yun He, and the Fairy Sect Saintess Yanyu Xun back to the Primordial Sacred Dynasty.

Upon entering the residence, intending to rest,

Yang Yan received a decree invitation from Emperor Tianlu.

"Yang Saint Emperor, Emperor Tianlu invites you for a meeting in the hall!"

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