481: Now that you're out, don't even think about going back.

As soon as the Imperial City Guards spoke, Xie Tianjian and the others all showed troubled expressions.

Their worry was unconcealable.

Everyone knew the Empress's importance to Great Qi.

But at this moment, their anxiety was useless.

"Since it's Your Majesty's command, we shall obey the decree. Let's head back first."

Xie Tianjian said in a deep voice.

Qi Zhenxiao and the others naturally had no objections; they couldn't force their way in.

"Chief Directors, you've come too!"

Just as the group was about to leave, a deep voice came from behind them.

Xie Tianjian and the others turned around and saw a man with a square face and a righteous demeanor walking out of the Imperial City.

The newcomer walked with a Dragon's stride and a Tiger's step, exuding an aura capable of swallowing mountains and rivers. His gaze was sharp, and a hint of iron-blooded killing intent subtly emanated from him.

"Fourteenth Imperial Uncle!"

Xie Tianjian and the others recognized the person at a glance. This man was the Empress's paternal uncle, the most prestigious prince in the current Great Qi Imperial Family, Fourteenth Imperial Uncle Yan Yongyang!

If anyone knew the Empress's situation at this moment, it could only be him!

"Greetings, Fourteenth Imperial Uncle!"

The Imperial City Guards at the gate quickly saluted.

The Fourteenth Imperial Uncle waved his hand and walked towards Xie Tianjian and Situ Kuanglei.

"You may dispense with the formalities. I just came from the palace and didn't see Your Majesty."

"However, Your Majesty left a decree, saying that she will explain when she comes out, and asked us to calm the people and not worry."

Yan Yongyang was actually very worried in his heart. He had watched the Empress grow up, treating her almost like his own child, so it was impossible for him to watch her come to harm.

He was also one of the few who understood Imperial Dao Dragon Qi, so he immediately entered the palace.

However, after learning of Yan Yuzhu's message, he didn't stay long and came out.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty...

To separate from the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi carried too great a risk. With past precedents, they were all very worried about the Empress doing this.

The Fourteenth Imperial Uncle nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty said, he's back!"

He?

Xie Tianjian, Situ Kuanglei, Qi Zhenxiao, and Shen Xingmen all froze, their expressions changing.

There was only one person in the entire Great Qi who could make the Fourteenth Imperial Uncle use 'he' instead of a name!

Shen Tianxing!

"Lord Shen is back?! This is wonderful! Then this old man can rest assured!"

Situ Kuanglei was overjoyed.

They all believed in Shen Tianxing's strength. If the Empress were doing this alone, they would indeed be worried.

But with Shen Tianxing present, what was there to worry about!

"Since Lord Shen is here, we no longer need to worry. Let's go to my place; we can wait for Your Majesty's decree together."

Xie Tianjian invited the others to go to the Martial Suppression Division together.

Shen Tianxing's return surely meant something. The current situation of Great Qi could be said to have progressed step by step according to Shen Tianxing's arrangements.

His presence was like a reassurance for everyone!

Everyone nodded and left with relief... Meanwhile, in the underground space.

Yan Yuzhu sat cross-legged in the Formation set up by Shen Tianxing. The Imperial Dao Dragon Qi within her body continuously erupted, but it was all blocked inside by the light pillar of the Formation.

There was no leakage whatsoever.

Outside the light pillar, the Imperial Dao True Dragon, formed by the Dragon Vein, appeared and continuously attacked the Formation.

This was the Dragon Qi from the Dragon Vein, which had lost contact with the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi within Yan Yuzhu, leading to a backlash from the Dragon Vein.

Successive emperors of Great Qi had all tried to break free from the surge of Imperial Dao Dragon Qi. They were well aware that by continuously borrowing the Dragon Qi from this Dragon Vein, one day their own bodies would become nourishment for the Dragon Vein, leading to complete death.

But they were not as fortunate as Yan Yuzhu, who had Shen Tianxing helping her.

All emperors who wanted to separate from the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi ultimately suffered a backlash, their own Dragon Qi was drained, their blood Qi withered, and they died suddenly.

Now, it was finally Yan Yuzhu's turn.

After the Earth Vein Dragon Qi revealed its true form, its massive body almost squeezed the entire underground space. Shen Tianxing sat on a stone platform, isolating the Dragon Qi outside.

Also, because he did not have Dragon Qi within his body, he did not suffer the backlash from this Imperial Dao Dragon Qi.

Suddenly, Shen Tianxing opened his eyes, a hint of peacefulness flashing within them.

"They've all finally come out. If you didn't reveal your true form soon, I would have forcibly extracted you!"

The Dragon Vein was strong, but it also had its limits.

Before the current Shen Tianxing, this Dragon Vein's true form was nothing.

Its aura was far too inferior compared to Guardian.

Even Guardian had been dealt with by him; what could a mere Dragon Vein that hadn't fully matured do to him?

"Since you're out, don't even think about going back!"

Shen Tianxing's mind stirred, and a green light emanated from his body. A gigantic Azure Emperor phantom appeared in the underground space.

"Gather!"

The Azure Emperor phantom suddenly opened its huge hand and grabbed towards the enormous golden Dragon phantom.

Roar!!!

Immediately, a mournful Dragon roar echoed throughout the entire underground space.

The might of the Azure Emperor Indestructible Blade Body gave the Dragon phantom no room to struggle whatsoever.

No matter how it twisted and struggled, it was firmly held by that large hand!

Boom!!!

Without much complication, the huge golden Dragon phantom was directly crushed by the large hand extended by the Azure Emperor phantom!

Golden light flashed everywhere, transforming into streaks of light, seemingly about to escape from this underground space.

However, with Shen Tianxing here, how could he let these Dragon Qi escape?

If they really escaped, the entire Luck of Great Qi would plummet, potentially leading to the downfall of the nation.

That was not what Shen Tianxing wanted.

Shen Tianxing acted, his huge palm gently sweeping. All the strands of golden Dragon Qi were enveloped by his large hand. Immediately after, he poured all these golden Dragon Qi into Yan Yuzhu's body.

Boom!!!

The next second, Yan Yuzhu's body was enveloped by golden Dragon Qi. The endless golden Dragon Qi was several times what Yan Yuzhu had absorbed before!

Even with her cultivation at the Peak of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, it was impossible for her to fully absorb it in a short time.

Shen Tianxing naturally understood this point. Under his suppression, the golden Dragon Qi lost its previous ferocity and instead became very docile, all being absorbed into Yan Yuzhu's body.

It didn't matter if she couldn't absorb it all at once; by absorbing it little by little, it would eventually be completely integrated into Yan Yuzhu's true essence, becoming everything to her.

"To substitute one thing for another, the fate of Great Qi depends on you!"

Shen Tianxing, after infusing the Dragon Qi into Yan Yuzhu's body, did not stop his actions.

He took out a ball of golden Dragon Soul. This was what remained after destroying Guardian's living soul, pure Dragon Qi.

Connecting the national Luck of Great Qi with this Dragon Qi could equally sustain the glory of the entire Great Qi!

"It's done!"

An incense stick's time later, Shen Tianxing finished everything and clapped his hands.

The Dragon Soul left by Guardian finally served a great purpose.

It had now merged with the Great Qi Dragon Vein, with no signs of rejection.

The Luck of Great Qi, though it had lost the true form of the Dragon Vein, had gained a brand new Dragon Soul, which could also strengthen itself.