Chapter 598: Chapter 591: With Sentiment and Without Sentiment
Thousands of years had passed, and Xiao Manor indeed had changed beyond recognition, now known as Xiao City, the strongest Cultivation Family in the region. Despite their eminent status, the descendants of the Xiao Family always remembered Xiao Lan, and her portrait still stood in the ancestral hall for posterity to worship.
Xiao Lan looked at the excited descendants of the Xiao Family and thought of her brothers and sisters, the newly initiated Wandering Immortal couldn’t help but become teary-eyed.
Her Cultivation Level was high, and she had lived longer than the members of the Xiao Family, but in reality, she had faced too few hardships and spent the majority of her life in seclusion, so she still had the temperament of a young girl.
Gu An watched Xiao Lan being surrounded by her descendants, his face filled with a smile.
The Ye Lan of his past life had once dreamed of such a scene, unfortunately, she had no living family, let alone descendants.
Xiao Lan stayed in Xiao City for a whole month, and all the citizens knew that the old ancestor of the Xiao Family had returned, even Cultivators from other cities and Sects came to visit.
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During that month, although Gu An could see Xiao Lan every day, they did not spend as much time together as in the past, not because Xiao Lan deliberately neglected him but because the Xiao Family members were too enthusiastic.
When they left Xiao City, Xiao Lan stood on cloud mists, raised her arms, and laughed loudly, “From now on, I have a new goal, not only to be the Master of the Dao Court but also to help the Xiao Family become an eternally thriving Cultivation Family!”
Her whole being was full of fighting spirit, and an aura unique to great talents appeared on her.
As for Xiao Lan’s lofty ambition, Gu An thought it was good, as it was a common human sentiment, just like how he would take care of the Supreme Sect.
Gu An also knew his own problems, always saying he would not interfere, yet he couldn’t help but take action.
Long Teng was the best example.
No matter how high the Cultivation Level of a Daoist, they would always look after those close to them.
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Gu An suddenly thought of a question.
Is it better for Immortal Gods to be affectionate or indifferent?
Are Heavenly Dao and Great Dao affectionate?
Gu An fell into deep thought, while Xiao Lan, unaware of what he was thinking, continued to express her lofty ambitions, as if shouting them could make heaven and earth witness her determination.
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In the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty, inside the great hall of the palace, thousands of civil and military officials stood on both sides, watching a man dressed in gorgeous Silver Armor approach.
This man was Long Teng, wearing thick Silver Armor, like a silver dragon wrapped around his body, his helmet adorned with two phoenix wings, and a white cape fluttering as if it had a life of its own.
At the front of the steps, Li Xuandao, dressed in emperor’s robes, looked at Long Teng, his face full of prideful smiles.
Yang Jian also stood in the hall, dressed in official robes, not like a military leader, and he sized up Long Teng, nodding slightly.
Li Yu, who had accompanied Long Teng to the Dao Court previously, was also present, his expression excited, even waving to Long Teng.
Long Teng remained calm, walked up to the steps, knelt down, and raised his hand to salute Li Xuandao.
Li Xuandao smiled and said, “Rise, your battle achievements have satisfied me.”
Seeing Long Teng stand up, an elderly official took out a scroll and began to read, “Admiral Long Teng, who swept through the Drowning Sea Demon Domain, beheaded the dark Demon Emperor, shook the Seven Seas, enhanced the holy might of Tai Cang, is hereby bestowed the title of Admiral of Celestial Praise, ranked First Grade, to enjoy Tai Cang’s Destiny forever, and his Divine Statue to be listed in the Divine General’s Mansion.”
His voice was full of vigor, echoing in the great hall, stirring discussions among the officials.
Many were incredulous; they knew the Emperor would reward Long Teng generously, but no one expected such treatment for Long Teng.
First Grade, nearly second to none!
The position of Admiral, previously only achieved by Yang Jian.
Li Xuandao was very pleased with the officials’ amazement; he aimed to elevate Long Teng to the pinnacle, letting everyone in the world know Long Teng’s name.
Regardless of jealousy or disdain, Long Teng was destined to soar.
Li Xuandao raised his right hand, and a golden order shaped like a sword descended from the heavens, landing in front of Long Teng.
“From now on, you may use this order to command any troops, viewing this order as seeing me personally, and may execute first and report afterwards,” Li Xuandao’s voice echoed like a thunderclap, causing an uproar in the great hall, and even Yang Jian was taken by surprise.
Li Yu was stunned, having not expected the Emperor to go to such lengths.
However, upon considering the relationship between Long Teng and Gu An, he found it reasonable.
Although the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty was strong, it was far from contending for supremacy over the world, and only with the support of Supporting Dao Sword Venerable could there be hope.
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
Long Teng received the order unflinchingly, his words resounding firmly.
As he accepted the order, the courtiers all felt that a great change was about to come to the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty, as not only had the Emperor favored Long Teng over the years but had also promoted other members of the Long Family.
With Long Teng being appointed as Admiral of Celestial Praise, the Long Family had truly risen to the top echelon of the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty, compelling even those with a deeper family heritage to take the Long Family seriously.
Hiss—
A fierce wind swept into the great hall, causing everyone’s complexion to drastically change.
Long Teng turned around, squinting his eyes.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him and pushed forward with a palm, it was Yang Jian.
As Yang Jian swung his palm, a tremendous mana erupted, seeming to strike an invisible existence, dispersing into a mist of energy.
“Slaughter my Demon Soldiers and still wish to boast? Ridiculous!”
A cold sneer sounded, and Yang Jian’s complexion abruptly changed as a powerful demonic power dispersed his mana, forcing him to retreat.
As he retreated, he did not bump into Long Teng; instead, he fixed his gaze, but Long Teng’s figure had already disappeared.
Li Xuandao on the dragon throne was also compelled to gather his mana but was still shocked into standing up.
Ministers to either side were knocked to the ground, their cries of agony resounding.
“Emperor Taicang, consider this a warning today, your Admiral of Celestial Praise must die, and I will let my subordinates feast on his flesh!”
That cold sneer echoed again, the demonic wind in the hall ceased, and Yang Jian also disappeared from the hall, pursuing the source.
Li Xuandao stood in front of the dragon throne, his brow furrowed, but he did not panic, his eyes mixed with a hint of unusual color.
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Long Teng was bound by an unshakeable demonic power, losing his ability to resist; he could not even open his eyes, feeling the world spinning and his divine soul inverting.
This sensation lasted a long time until he was finally thrown to the ground.
As the demonic power dissipated, he opened his eyes and found himself lying in a dim underground plaza, which was vast, and in front, there was an altar over a thousand zhang in diameter with a majestic stone statue standing behind it—a supremely fierce demon whose mere statue emitted an immense oppressive force.
Long Teng turned to look and saw a red cord binding his battle armor, sealing his mana, preventing him from standing up.
A figure appeared out of nowhere in front of him—a hawk-headed demon wearing a loose Daoist robe and as tall as a small mountain.
With his back to Long Teng, the demon faced the statue and said, “Master, I really can’t bear it, I can endure the excesses of the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty, but this guy slaughtered my Demon Soldiers, I must tear him apart personally!”
His tone was filled with dissatisfaction.
A hoarse voice followed, “What is this person’s name? Is he related to that existence?”
The hawk-headed demon snorted coldly, “His name is Long Teng, how could he possibly be related to that existence, Master, you are too cautious, Supporting Dao Sword Venerable has long left the Celestial Spirit Great World, if he were really here, it wouldn’t be the Dao Court but the Supreme Sect or the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty that would unify the world!”