190: Return to Holy Court Branch

Lin Yan? Supreme Rank?

Inside every palace of the entire Ancestral Court, figures raised their heads one after another, their eyes filled with shock.

Whose voice was that?

Before they could react...

"Martial Arts Company, Ou Mo, receiving the Ancient Ancestor's command!"

"Military Alliance, Yi Ming, receiving the Ancient Ancestor's command!"

"Supreme Academy, Lin Yuan, receiving the Ancient Ancestor's command!"

"Mercenary Alliance, Che Guo'an, receiving the Ancient Ancestor's command!"

"Starry Sky Bank, Qiu Man, receiving the Ancient Ancestor's command!"

"Qiu Xia, Gongsun Cai, receiving the Ancient Ancestor's command!"

Voice after voice echoed through the Ancestral Court, causing everyone's pupils to tremble wildly.

The Old Ancestors!

All seven Old Ancestors were present!

The one they were responding to was... the Ancient Ancestor!!!

That voice just now belonged to the Ancient Ancestor!

So he's back!

Lin Yan!

Who is he?

Only a few figures who had learned about the news of the Martial Arts Company's newly promoted Domain-level Prodigy some time ago seemed to think of something.

That name back then... also seemed to be Lin Yan?

Setting aside the various stray thoughts.

The scene returned to the main hall after the single strike.

After the silver-haired man finished speaking, he simply raised his right hand and gave a gentle wave.

"Go on."

Donggong Li and Lin Yan only felt the world spin for a moment before the two of them instantly appeared atop the teleportation array on the central floating land.

Before the surrounding guards could even react.

The two figures blurred and vanished from the spot.

Meanwhile, back in the hall the two had just left.

"Remember."

"Unless he encounters a life-or-death crisis, you must not interfere with his growth."

"This includes that matter I know you want to ask about, Ou Mo."

"That star will be fine; leave it to him to resolve it himself."

"The Yao Race and Demon Race will be making some significant moves."

"That is what you need to pay attention to, and be prepared to head to the Imperial Pass at any time."

...Xuanqing Sacred Court, Martial Arts Company branch planet.

Eh?

Zhe Beizi and Zhi Le, who were chatting while looking toward the teleportation array, were both stunned.

The two of them turned to look at each other simultaneously, their voices carrying a hint of trembling and uncertainty.

"Did you see that just now?"

"You saw it too?"

The two nodded together, the trembling in their eyes growing even more intense.

Two figures had flashed past in an instant.

No one else had reacted; they were the only two who had caught a trace of them.

That wasn't the most important point.

The most critical thing was...

One was dressed in white, the other in black.

They couldn't forget the one in black.

It was that youth who was said to be His Excellency Donggong Li's disciple.

He was also the protagonist of the shocking feat of slaughtering a city on the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield that was currently being spread like wildfire.

As for the one in white... the two swallowed hard.

Holy crap!!!

They had actually seen His Excellency Donggong Li's true self!

No wonder they hadn't seen that youth when all the other Prodigies returned earlier!

It turns out that personage had personally come over!!

Regardless of the state those two were in.

Outside the Prodigy Manor.

Donggong Li spoke softly.

"Go on back."

A hint of daze flashed through Lin Yan's eyes.

The experiences of just a few short hours had directly and forcefully elevated his understanding of the supreme powerhouses of the starry sky.

The road ahead is still so long... A surge of heroic ambition rose in the youth's heart.

Just wait! I will get there!

He looked at Donggong Li.

"Regarding the Yao Race and Demon Race..."

Donggong Li smiled and directly interrupted him.

"That is not something you should be thinking about right now."

"Once you grow a bit more, I will allow you to come to the Imperial Pass."

"At that time."

"There will be a stage that belongs to you."

He paused.

"Even... to go and rescue your home star."

The little fellow's growth in just a few short months had completely shattered his understanding.

He had a premonition that perhaps before he himself could become an Emperor, this kid would already have broken through the Venerable Rank and become an Emperor.

Therefore, regarding his previous plan to secretly help resolve the crisis of the boy's home star after becoming an Emperor, there might be unexpected changes by then.

The first half was nothing, but that last sentence immediately made Lin Yan's expression turn serious.

He nodded heavily.

"Okay!"

After saying that, he turned and walked toward the manor.

Donggong Li watched the youth's departing figure, a hint of expectation and pride flashing in his eyes.

Venerable Rank Fifth Grade Middle Stage cultivation, with the combat power of a Venerable King.

Supreme Rank! Unrivaled throughout the ages!

Hahaha... His figure slowly faded and disappeared from the spot.

"Captain."

"Several hours have already passed. All the Prodigies have returned, yet there is still no sign of Your Highness."

"We..."

Facing the questions from several Emperor Rank members of the Flame Guards, Fu Ying's expression appeared very calm.

"Haven't you also heard the news that is currently spreading like wildfire?"

"Your Highness will be fine."

The few of them glanced at each other and could only step back to the side again.

Just then.

They all keenly sensed something and looked toward the manor gates at the same time.

At that very same instant.

"Your Highness is back!!"

Accompanied by an excited roar from outside.

Lin Yan walked into the hall surrounded by numerous Flame Guards.

The several Emperor Rank members were about to rush forward.

Swoosh—!

An afterimage flashed before their eyes.

"Your Highness!!!"

"You're finally back!"

"You have no idea. Ever since all the Prodigies returned, they've been spreading word of how majestic and invincible you were on the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield. My, Old Fu's, heart has just been thumping non-stop."

"Too strong!"

"A city-slaughtering feat! Sweeping all before you in invincibility!"

"Even His Excellency back in the day couldn't compare to you at all!"

Donggong Li, who was currently traversing the starry sky at high speed, frowned slightly.

What's wrong?

Has something already gone wrong at the Imperial Pass?

He immediately quickened his pace.

Several Emperor Rank Flame Guards watched with slack-jawed amazement as Fu Ying practically glued himself to Lin Yan.

Wait a minute!

Captain, where did that calm and composed manner of yours from just now go?

"Cough..." Lin Yan inconspicuously took a step back.

What was the deal with this Fu Ying?

Wasn't he fine before, always maintaining the steadiness befitting an Imperial Rank Area Guardian Envoy?

Why was he acting like a total sycophant now?

Fu Ying didn't care about his small movement at all and stepped forward to stick close again, chuckling away.

Lin Yan was about to retreat reflexively when he suddenly noticed a message Fu Ying had swiped out that only the two of them could see. His eyes instantly narrowed slightly.

[Domain-level Prodigy Lin Yan, eighteen years and eleven months old, passed the Venerable Rank evaluation with unparalleled talent, creating a historical record in the martial arts of the starry sky!]

[And swept through the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield with invincibility, looking down upon all races and bringing glory to our race!]

[Conferred by the Ancestral Court: Unrivaled throughout the ages, Head of the Prodigies!]

[Above the Domain Level: Supreme Rank!]

[Congratulations!!!]

Lin Yan was slightly dumbfounded.

No wonder this fellow Fu Ying had this kind of expression.

Ou Mo... Old Mo sure moved fast!

He waved his hand.

"I know, I know."

"Let everyone see it; it's fine."

Fu Ying didn't hesitate for a second. "You got it!"

The protagonist had agreed, and besides, these were all Flame Guards who had been personally named by His Highness, so there was naturally no need to worry about the four large words "Do Not Disclose" marked at the end of the message.

Soon.

The sound of all the Flame Guards sharply inhaling cold air echoed throughout the manor.

They all looked at Lin Yan, who was scrolling through the internal network light screen, with shocked eyes, their faces flushed with excitement.

This was their Highness!!

And they were His Highness's personal guards!!

Especially those Venerable Rank members who had been outside the hall earlier.

No wonder they had almost failed to sense His Highness's aura just now!

It turns out he had already become a Venerable!

They instantly became curious.

Just what kind of combat power did the current His Highness possess?

Only Fu Ying and the several Emperor Rank members shared the same look of disbelief as they exchanged glances.

Venerable Rank Fifth Grade Middle Stage!!!