257: Become famous again!

A distance of ten thousand li was but a brief moment for Li Shengyuan at this time.

When he appeared above the sea outside Hangzhou, carrying the Lord Nu Tao, the battle's aftershocks that swept across ten thousand li, and his own unrestrained powerful aura, had already alarmed all the experts in Hangzhou.

Figures flew out from various parts of the city, landing on the city walls or in the air above the sea, their expressions solemn as they looked at the figure returning over the waves.

It was already dawn.

The generals of the imperial army, the Garrison Chief of the major sects, the reclusive rogue cultivators... When they clearly saw that the person was Li Shengyuan, and felt that his aura was far more powerful, profound, and contained an indescribable blend of divinity and devilry than they had ever known, they all gasped, their hearts churning with turbulent waves.

And the one he held like a dead dog was none other than the Lord Nu Tao, a notorious Grade 3 expert who had dominated the overseas regions!

The aura of the other two Grade 2 experts who had gone overseas with Li Shengyuan was now completely undetectable, their fate self-evident.

"Hiss... One against two, slaying Grade 2, capturing Grade 3... To what extent has Li Shengyuan's strength reached?"

"The Demonic Sect has suffered heavy losses this time, with two Grade 2s fallen, and many Grade 3s and below. This is an earth-shattering event!"

"Look, Prince Wei has arrived too!"

"..."

Prince Wei Mu Weiran, appeared on the city wall, surrounded by his guards.

His expression seemed calm, but in the depths of his eyes, extreme shock, unwillingness, and a hint of unconcealed apprehension churned.

He had painstakingly plotted, intending to use the combined forces of the Demonic Sect and overseas powers to weaken or even eliminate Li Shengyuan, but he had not expected such a result!

The strength Li Shengyuan displayed had completely exceeded his control and imagination.

However, under the watchful eyes of everyone, especially feeling Li Shengyuan's cold gaze that swept over him intentionally or unintentionally, Mu Weiran took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the stormy waves in his heart, and forced a slightly stiff but sufficiently enthusiastic smile onto his face, speaking loudly:

"Welcome, Lord Li, on your triumphant return!"

"Lord Li's divine powers are unmatched! This expedition to pacify the sea bandits, slay the Demonic Sect's magnates, and capture the bandit leader, Lord Nu Tao, has eliminated a great scourge for the people of Hangzhou and the southeastern coast. This is an unparalleled achievement!"

"On behalf of the imperial court and the people of Hangzhou, this Prince thanks Lord Li!"

His voice spread in all directions, attempting to characterize this matter as an anti-bandit operation to eliminate harm for the people.

Li Shengyuan floated above the sea, his robes fluttering, and he glanced at Prince Wei with an indifferent expression, saying nothing more than a slight nod as a response.

But this silent response, coupled with the astonishing murderous aura that had not completely dissipated around him and the lingering pressure of the divine-demonic anomaly, was more impactful than any words, causing all the experts present to feel a sinking in their hearts, not daring to look directly.

And just then, several graceful figures flew rapidly from the direction of Lake Heart Island, led by Yue Xiyan, followed by Shen Xinrong and several other beauties.

Seeing Li Shengyuan safe and sound from afar, their hanging hearts finally settled, and their faces blossomed with smiles of surprise and joy.

"Shengyuan!"

"Husband!"

Upon seeing them, the coldness in Li Shengyuan's eyes finally melted slightly, revealing a hint of warmth.

Carrying the Lord Nu Tao, his figure flickered, and he had already bypassed the crowd, arriving before Yue Xiyan and the others.

"It's over now," he said softly, his tone calm but containing reassuring power.

Yue Xiyan and the others gathered around him. Although they saw he was unharmed, feeling the murderous aura on him after the great battle still left them with lingering fears, and at the same time, they felt immense pride and honor for the invincible posture he displayed.

The news of Li Shengyuan's return and his shocking achievements spread like a storm throughout Hangzhou, causing a huge sensation.

Effortlessly killing two Grade 2s at once!

This was even more earth-shattering than his achievements at Shanhai Pass in the Northern Border!

Everyone understood that after this battle, Li Shengyuan's prestige and strength would reach an unprecedented height, truly becoming an unshakeable pillar on this land!

However, Li Shengyuan paid no mind to the commotion behind him. He returned with the beauties, but their destination was not Lake Heart Island, but the Shen Family's old residence!

In his hand, he still carried the Lord Nu Tao, who was about to be used as a sacrifice to the departed souls of the Shen Family.

Li Shengyuan looked at the deeply moved Shen Xinrong and said softly:

"Aunt Shen, this villain is one of the true culprits who murdered Uncle and Aunt back then!"

"He is the first. Everyone involved must die, and there will only be more to come!"