Ling Xiao felt that before leaving, it was necessary to bid farewell to friends and family.

"By the way, don’t mention what happened today, lest everyone gets worried."

On the road, Ling Xiao reminded Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shang: "Plus, I’m planning to give the other two slots to you two, so let’s go together to the Secret Realm Academy.

Continue to grow stronger!

I believe you were both quite unwilling earlier. Despite having the ability, your lack of experience led to a poor performance.

I don’t want to console you because it truly was your fault.

If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been so heavily injured!

So if you don’t want to see me get hurt again, go fight, battle in a broader world, enrich your experience, and continue to strengthen your skills."

"Understood!"

Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shang, after being scolded by Ling Xiao, felt oddly relieved.

They vowed never to make such mistakes again; today’s events would be their biggest lesson.

A secret place in Eight Immortals County City.

"An Hun is dead, and the person sent to protect him also died. That Ling Xiao is truly surprising; in such a short time, he managed to break through again, without utilizing the Netherworld Yellow Springs Golden Crow’s power or the Devouring Demon Fetus."

Hong Minger let Chen Canglan lie on her lap, carefully combing the Wise and Virtuous King’s hair.

She casually mentioned the news she’d just received.

"Indeed, it’s astonishing. His ability to kill An Hun was already shocking to me, but taking down the person sent to protect An Hun is even more impressive."

Chen Canglan smiled with his eyes closed and said, "It seems this brat is full of secrets."

"What? Is His Highness intrigued?"

Hong Minger laughed.

"Indeed, how can one not be drawn to treasure? But let’s not act now.

Let’s use him to clear away my fourteenth brother first before that.

Anyway, he won’t escape the palm of my hand!"

Chen Canglan’s lips curled into a smug and confident smile, as if everything was under his control.

"Will he find out we sent An Hun?"

Hong Minger suddenly asked.

"How would he know? An Hun didn’t speak, and the person we sent won’t open his mouth; he was a death warrior.

This secret will be buried forever with those two bodies; Ling Xiao will never find out.

He’ll only think I, Chen Canglan, truly consider him a good friend.

Actually, he’s just a tool for me, better than an average dog."

Chen Canglan sneered coldly.

"Haha, His Highness is indeed wicked. Poor Ling Xiao, he’ll probably be kept in the dark until he dies."

Hong Minger laughed joyously.

The Ling Xiao they mentioned had already returned to Eight Immortals Mountain by now.

Among the Yue Clan, he met his friends.

Besides Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shang, there were Lin Yang, Qing Luan Hua, Cheng Feiying, and others.

Though not very powerful, these people stayed loyally by Ling Xiao’s side, even when his fate was uncertain, they never betrayed him.

So, naturally, he wouldn’t neglect these people.

Whatever benefits were due, he ensured they received them; it was up to them to seize the opportunities.

In the future, when Eight Immortals County City, even Chen Dynasty needed governance, it would undoubtedly fall to these friends.

"The Wise King gave me five days to manage matters in Eight Immortals County City.

I’ll set off tomorrow; before leaving, I’ll give these things to you."

As he spoke, he took out pills, magical treasures, and even martial arts secret books that he no longer needed.

For him, these items might be trivial, but to them, they were undoubtedly supreme treasures.

Each one was something they’ve dreamed of yet never obtained.

"Wow, boss is indeed the boss. Back when joining Eight Immortals Mountain, you were no better than me.

But now, you’ve grown to a point where you can defeat the sect leaders of the three major forces in Eight Immortals County City.

Thinking about it is truly moving."

Lin Yang was straightforward, always speaking whatever came to mind.

But Ling Xiao felt no offense, rather, he felt delighted.

Friends should be like this, no matter when, they should be like this; otherwise, they’re not true friends.

"After I leave, don’t slack off, keep cultivating, strive to reunite in the Imperial Capital soon; I’m heading to Yuhua Town!"

Ling Xiao stood up and promptly departed.

His first stop after reaching Yuhua Town wasn’t the Ling Family, but the Ling Family Mausoleum.

There, his father in this reincarnation—Ling Tieshou—was buried.

Before the tombstone were laid many foods that Ling Tianxiong loved during his life.

Holding a jug of wine, Ling Xiao looked at the gravestone and said: "Dad, although you’re only my father in this reincarnation.

To me, you’re the closest family member I have on the Xuanwu Continent.

Starting tomorrow, your son is heading to the Imperial Capital of the Chen Dynasty, I know it is far from the goal you set for me.

The most powerful Eternal Palace on Xuanwu Continent is the most formidable place here.

Rest assured, I’ll definitely go there.

Not only will I ensure those in the Eternal Palace who harmed you pay the price, but I’ll also bring you back to life!

Let’s both drink this jug of wine!"

After speaking, Ling Xiao poured one jug of wine in front of the tomb and drank another himself.

Before leaving, he reinforced the array formation here.

With his growing strength, his control over formations becomes naturally better, reinforcement is essential.

Having paid respects to his father, he returned to the Ling Family.

Despite having little emotional connection to this home, it was the first force on Xuanwu Continent to support him.

Seeing them again was the right thing to do.

At this moment, his strength forced everyone in Eight Immortals County City to look up to him, let alone the small Yuhua Town.

The people here had long heard of his legendary feats, battling alone against the three sect leaders and defeating them.

Storytellers recited this tale daily in taverns, attracting many listeners who never tire of hearing it.

Initially, Yuhua Town only had the Sword and Saber God Emperor’s divine statues.

Now, more prominent and majestic than those was another statue, called "Ling Xiao Divine Emperor."

About this statue, Ling Xiao felt a bit amused and awkward, even though the carving materials and skills were top-notch, the name felt somewhat awkward.

However, it was out of the town folk’s respect, so he said nothing of it.

After visiting the statue, he embarked on his journey.

This time, having returned to Eight Immortals County City, he would follow the Wise and Virtuous King Chen Canglan to the Imperial Capital of the Chen Dynasty, perhaps he wouldn’t return for a long time.

"Farewell Yuhua Town! The place of my entry into reincarnation!"

He soared directly into the sky.

Ling Xiao wasn’t fond of riding monster beasts, mainly because he wished to cultivate constantly.

Long-distance flying greatly benefited his body movement technique and inner strength.

While others worried about wasting inner strength, he didn’t.

Why would he, when he had an endless supply of enviable spiritual elixirs?