397: Having reached the fifth level of the Golden Body Realm, I am preparing to return to the Inner Sea.

Li Tongshen left, following Xing Yao away from Great Qi.

He was certainly unwilling!

But Shen Tianxing had spoken, so he couldn't disobey.

As for how much sense of belonging he had to the clan?

It wasn't that he didn't have much; he had almost none at all.

After all!

Up until now, the only clan member he had ever seen was Xing Yao; he hadn't seen any other clan members. To say he had a sense of belonging?

That would be pure nonsense!

The Great Qi Dynasty's great victory against twenty Imperial Dynasties spread its fame far and wide.

Many Imperial Dynasties adjacent to these twenty Imperial Dynasties for the first time focused their attention on this Imperial Dynasty they had never taken seriously.

Many Imperial Dynasties were very curious about what exactly allowed Great Qi to possess such profound heritage and strength!

After all, these twenty Imperial Dynasties were not pushovers; Imperial Dynasties bordering them had all waged war against them and never found them easy to deal with.

Yet, Great Qi had won!

Great Qi Imperial City then welcomed even more envoys from various Imperial Dynasties.

They had no choice but to come!

Now, the twenty Imperial Dynasties were all in peril; after their defeat, their nations had become a mess, with severe troop shortages.

Moreover, the Great Qi Dynasty's millions of troops were still stationed on the Great Grassland, looking ready to attack at any moment.

At this time, no one knew what the Great Qi Dynasty intended to do, or if it would seize the opportunity to annex the twenty Imperial Dynasties?

If those Imperial Dynasties were to act now, trying to seize territory, they would undoubtedly be targeted by Great Qi!

Thus, it would be more loss than gain.

Yan Yuzhu was very busy, receiving envoys from various nations while also discussing with court officials how to deal with these twenty Imperial Dynasties.

Annex them?

She had considered it, but the risks were also great!

If they acted rashly, even if Great Qi successfully annexed the twenty Imperial Dynasties, it might not truly be able to digest them. Surrounding Imperial Dynasties would surely strike when Great Qi's control was weak.

But to watch such a fat piece of meat and not eat it, if Great Qi still wanted to expand?

Then they would miss the best opportunity.

Another half a month passed in a flash.

During this half-month, Shen Tianxing returned to the Purgatory Division once and met some old acquaintances.

It had been two years since he left the Purgatory Division, and seeing his colleagues again, much had changed.

His prestige was sky-high; ordinary division clerks had to be respectful when standing before him. Who would dare act like a big shot in front of him?

This was the change brought by status.

Shen Tianxing's position also changed; although he no longer needed it, Yan Yuzhu still issued an imperial decree, appointing him Chief Director of Great Qi's Five Divisions!

The Purgatory Division, Demon and Monster Division, Martial Suppression Division, Qimen Division, and Eight Directions Dragon Suppressing Division were now all under his command!

Even the Chief Directors of the Five Divisions were under his leadership!

Now, Shen Tianxing held a lofty status, truly ranking below only one person and above tens of thousands in Great Qi.

Of course, how his fame and status changed was no longer important to the current Shen Tianxing... Half a month later, Shen Tianxing emerged from Cultivation once again.

His Cultivation experienced another Breakthrough during this half-month of secluded Cultivation!

Golden Body Realm Fifth Layer!

The experience points needed for a Breakthrough in strength were now frighteningly high; all of this was brought to him by his nine incarnations.

Upon emerging this time, Shen Tianxing was ready to leave.

According to the news he received from his nine incarnations, the Inner Sea was chaotic, with battles erupting continuously, reaching a scale that swept across the entire Inner Sea.

Even Shen Liu and Shen Qi, who had always guarded the Never Look Back Merchant Guild, had acted multiple times.

Someone was targeting the Never Look Back Merchant Guild.

With the strength of Shen Liu and Shen Qi, who were both in the Golden Body Realm, they had no fear of the many Sects coveting them.

Shen Tianxing was completely at ease.

However, one piece of news made him have to rush back to the Inner Sea early.

The Dragon Tomb opened, Golden Body Realm experts appeared frequently, and traces of Su Mingyue appeared in the Dragon Tomb!

With Su Mingyue appearing in the Dragon Tomb, how could Shen Tianxing remain still?

His main purpose in going to the Inner Sea was to find Su Mingyue!

...As soon as Shen Tianxing arrived in the main hall, he saw all the women there.

These days, the women got along quite harmoniously. Every day, besides Cultivating, they basically didn't leave the Shen Residence, playing chess, sparring with swords, discussing the Dao, and various other activities emerged endlessly.

With Liu Xianyun, a great Cultivator of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Seventh Layer, everyone's strength had improved significantly in a short period.

For a Cultivator's practice, besides the most crucial talent, Cultivation Techniques and treasures are also needed. Beyond these, if there is an expert to assist and guide the practice, then one's innate talent can truly be stimulated.

Liu Xianyun played such a role.

"Tianxing, you've emerged from seclusion."

Seeing him arrive, everyone stood up.

Xing Yao moved with light steps, walked to him, and said, "Your Majesty came yesterday, wanting to invite you to the palace for a meeting."

Yan Yuzhu had been here?

He knew Yan Yuzhu was very busy now, so her coming surely meant there was something important.

Evidently, he was still in secluded Cultivation yesterday, and Yan Yuzhu didn't disturb him.

"It just so happens I also need to go to the palace once. After I return, I'll be heading back to the Inner Sea."

His relationship with Yan Yuzhu had not been made public. Everything that happened in the Dragon Abyss Pool, besides the two of them knowing, would not be told to others.

Now that he was leaving, he definitely had to meet Yan Yuzhu before departing.

"You're going back to the Inner Sea? Then I'm going too!"

Shi Linglong had long wanted to go to the Inner Sea. Previously, she couldn't go because her strength wasn't enough, and her grandfather at home watched her strictly, so she couldn't leave.

Now that she had this opportunity, she naturally couldn't miss it.

"Big Brother Shen, we also want to go with you to see the world. We want to go with you to gain experience."

This time, Xu Muqing didn't plan to just watch him leave like this.

She and Xu Muyan desperately wanted to keep up with Shen Tianxing's pace, but when Shen Tianxing returned this time, they realized that the gap seemed to be growing wider.

She didn't want to miss out again.

"Yes, I want to go too!"

Xu Muyan's pretty face was slightly red as she looked at Shen Tianxing, her eyes firm.

Liu Xianyun watched this scene, leaning back in her chair and drinking wine, only she knew what she was thinking.

With so many beautiful women following him, those who didn't know might think he was some Young Master traveling.

However, Shen Tianxing didn't refuse.

Staying in Great Qi wouldn't lead to much achievement. Following him would allow them to see a wider sky, and their Cultivation would be smoother.

It was understandable.

Moreover, with Shen Tianxing's current strength, he wasn't afraid of trouble.

He had enough strength to protect them.

"Alright, if you want to go, then follow me."

"Get ready; once I return from the Imperial Palace, we'll leave."

After Shen Tianxing finished his instructions, he left.

Leaving the women to begin their preparations.

Ye Qingyu also left; she needed to return to the Marquis's Mansion. She was going to the Inner Sea with Shen Tianxing, and such a big matter definitely needed to be explained to her family.

Meanwhile, Shen Tianxing had already entered the Imperial Palace to meet Yan Yuzhu.