591: Victors, rewards, and a glimpse into the future.

At the square, many people were shocked upon learning Zhou Haotian's identity, and the way they looked at Ji Wuchang changed completely.

No wonder Ji Wuchang was so terrifying; it turned out he had such a powerful Revered Master!

This was the unanimous thought in the hearts of most people present.

However, those on the scene did not know that Ji Wuchang's skills actually had very little to do with Zhou Haotian.

As of now, the only Battle Technique Zhou Haotian had passed on to Ji Wuchang was the Azure Dragon Overlord Leg Technique!

Zhou Haotian looked around with a smile and then said, "Everyone, there is no need for such formalities!"

"Let the matter of the Thousand Cities Great War end here. This old man will not hold those who wanted to kill my Disciple accountable!"

"Regardless of your reasons, since you started this war yourselves, you must be prepared to bear the consequences!"

"If anyone is dissatisfied, step forward. This old man wouldn't mind personally visiting your Sect!"

Zhou Haotian had started speaking with a smile, but by the end, his words became exceptionally stern.

Although he did not display any pressure, everyone present felt as if a great mountain had been placed upon them, pressing down so hard they could hardly catch their Qi!

Cha Yarong's face was pale. She knew she had made a colossal mistake, and she feared there would be trouble once she returned!

Dong Yiming gave a bitter smile, cupped his fists toward Zhou Haotian, and with a flicker of his body, headed into the distance, vanishing instantly.

Dejected, Cha Yarong also cupped her fists toward Zhou Haotian before turning to leave.

Mu Longan trembled all over, sweat pouring from his forehead, and then he fled the scene as if running for his life.

Naturally, they weren't the only ones leaving; many Sects departed one after another. After all, what followed had nothing to do with them.

As they left, one person's name spread like wildfire: Ji Wuchang.

While those Sects could leave, the other forces of the Heavenly Star Dynasty could not.

The Zuo Family, Zhang Family, Wei Family, and Hou Family were all scared witless; this was the first time they had learned of Ji Wuchang's true identity.

They had originally thought Ji Wuchang was merely the son of the Aries City Lord and that the Ninth Princess was only shielding him because she took a liking to him.

But now that Ji Wuchang's true identity was exposed, they were completely dumbfounded. He was someone they simply could not afford to provoke!

In the distant crowd, two old men looked at Ji Wuchang with sinister expressions, infinite killing intent flashing in their eyes.

Both old men carried the pressure of the fifth stage of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

They had come as companions to Hou Liangyun and could be considered Hou Liangyun's Dao Protectors; one was named Hou Shangtian, and the other was Hou Qushi!

Not a single person from Hou Liangyun's group of over twenty had appeared, causing their hearts to sink halfway with dread.

The two of them felt Zhou Haotian's terrifying aura and did not dare to act, instead slowly walking away.

As these people continued to depart, the large square suddenly lost a third of its crowd.

At that moment, Queen Zuo Chun stepped forward slowly and spoke calmly, "Everyone, the results of the Thousand Cities Great War are out, as witnessed by all!"

"In this Thousand Cities Great War, the group led by Ninth Princess Li Xueqin overwhelmed all rivals and is the well-deserved first place!"

"I now formally announce that from this moment forward, Ninth Princess Li Xueqin is the successor to my throne!"

"The Bureau of Heaven Observation shall select a date for her formal investiture to enter the Eastern Palace and exercise the power of the Regent!"

Zuo Chun's words spread across the entire square, and countless people knelt down one after another, shouting 'Long live!'

A flash of excitement crossed Li Xueqin's eyes. She knew she had truly succeeded.

She suppressed her excited heart and stepped forward to give thanks.

Li Xueqin then looked toward Ji Wuchang, her eyes filled with gratitude.

At this time, Queen Zuo Chun's voice rang out once more.

"For this Thousand Cities Great War, each person who obtained a Gold Token is rewarded with five hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Family rewards will be distributed later."

"As the first-place winner, Ji Wuchang is additionally rewarded with one million Low-Grade Spirit Stones and one top grade Spirit Weapon!"

"Everyone shall rest for two days. In two days, you will enter the Heavenly Star Dynasty Secret Realm to receive the baptism of the Medicinal Pool. At the same time, you will be given the opportunity to communicate with the Heavenly Flame, the Thousand Star Flame!"

"Whoever can refine or obtain the recognition of the Thousand Star Flame, this Heavenly Flame shall be theirs. My Heavenly Star Dynasty will not take a single cent!"

Zuo Chun spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuchang's eyes couldn't help but light up. He hadn't expected there to be extra rewards for first place!

A top grade Spirit Weapon and one million Low-Grade Spirit Stones might not be much to him, but they were certainly good things!

At the square, as Her Majesty the Queen departed, the crowd began to swarm around the Ninth Princess.

For the next few hundred years, she would likely be the one ruling the Heavenly Star Dynasty, so everyone naturally wanted to get on good terms with this new Queen.

Ji Wuchang was wondering where to go when he suddenly saw Jiang Qiye, Rongcheng Yiyun, and the others. His eyes instantly brightened.

"Greetings, Great Master Senior Brother!"

Jiang Qiye and Rongcheng Yiyun both cupped their fists and spoke to Ji Wuchang, their eyes filled with awe.

They truly felt fear toward the methods of this Great Master Senior Brother.

Ji Wuchang smiled and nodded to the two of them, then smiled and cupped his fists to Rongcheng Duandao, saying, "Greetings, Senior Broken Blade!"

Rongcheng Duandao smiled slightly and said, "You, kid, are certainly no ordinary person. This old man has high hopes for you!"

Rongcheng Duandao was telling the truth; he genuinely felt that Ji Wuchang's future was limitless.

From the moment Ji Wuchang was able to help Rongcheng Yiyun resolve her Chilling Qi, he knew Ji Wuchang's future achievements would be anything but simple.

Ji Wuchang smiled slightly without answering and then followed them toward the distance.

He naturally wouldn't return to the Ninth Princesss Manor to avoid causing misunderstandings.

Besides, it was impossible for him to stay in the Heavenly Star Province; he wanted to see the wider world.

Setting aside that he had no feelings for Li Xueqin whatsoever, even if he did, he would immediately nip them in the bud.

In the sky, Ji Boshang looked at Ji Wuchang in the distance and said to Ji Yongming, "Let's go, it's time for us to head back!"

Ji Yongming nodded, but a trace of worry was on his face.

"Fifth Elder, do you really not need me to follow the Young Master in secret?"

Ji Boshang shook his head and then said with a smile, "He now has the ability to protect himself. As long as those in the supreme realm do not act, he should be fine."

"Besides, that old fellow from the Zhou Family is no worse than you. There's not much point in you staying!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yongming couldn't help but nod.

Ji Boshang looked into the distance and then said calmly, "However, before we leave, we'll take a trip to a branch of the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls!"

"Those lingering, ghostly fellows need to be given a warning as well!"

After Ji Boshang finished speaking, his body faded away, and he and Ji Yongming vanished without a trace!

Ji Boshang naturally wouldn't help Ji Wuchang clear away all his troubles; that would not fit the Ji Family's principles for cultivating the strong.

Many things required Ji Wuchang to face them himself.

However, he was very satisfied with this trip to the Southwest, feeling it had been well worth the journey.

In Ji Wuchang, he saw the future of the Ji Family!