If we had to name the happiest people on the entire continent, it would naturally be the Celestial Travel Sect and the Chu Family. The Celestial Travel Sect originally only dominated the Celestial Realm, with the strongest person in the sect being merely a half-step Life and Death Realm King—Qingxuan King. But ever since the news of Chu Ming becoming a top-tier King spread, the Celestial Travel Sect's fame soared to unprecedented heights, even somewhat resembling the top forces in the Eastern Hundred Domains.

As for the Chu Family, there's no need to say more. Because of Chu Ming, the Chu Family directly became the number one family in the Eastern Hundred Domains, enjoying great prominence.

At this moment, however, Chu Ming was still in seclusion.

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Yuanjiu City, City Lord's Mansion, West Garden.

A red figure sat in the courtyard. The sky was filled with faint blood light, and a faint roar of tigers and dragons could be heard from within the blood light. Having refined more than seventy Ice Extreme Feathers, Chu Ming's blood and flesh cells within his body were finally fully activated. This indicated that Chu Ming had now entered the entry-level stage of the "Hidden Dragon Blood Formation Technique."

Rustle!

The sound of a river flowing with a rush came from within Chu Ming's body. This was the sound made by the movement of his blood; the Hidden Dragon Blood Formation Technique was indeed a top-tier Secret Technique. Even at just the First Layer, Chu Ming felt that his body strength had increased at least three or four times.

Whoosh!

Chu Ming slowly opened his eyes, from which two beams of light burst out, like two bolts of lightning darting in the void, lingering for a long time. The blood light in mid-air instantly merged into Chu Ming's body.

Swoosh!

Chu Ming took out the Azure Sky Sword from his Storage Ring and used all his strength to slash heavily at his left arm. But it only left a blood mark, which disappeared almost instantly.

"It's time to go back and take a look!"

Chu Ming thought to himself. He had not returned home or visited the Celestial Travel Sect for four years.

Leaving the West Garden, Chu Ming bade farewell to the Ghost Hand King and embarked on his journey back to the Celestial Travel Sect.

Although the Ghost Hand King didn't want Chu Ming to leave, he also knew that Chu Ming couldn't accompany him guarding Yuanjiu City all his life. Hence, he could only wish Chu Ming well.

...

Half a day later, Chu Ming arrived at the Celestial Realm. Perhaps because Chu Ming had become a top-tier King, the Celestial Realm had undergone a tremendous transformation. The most direct feeling was that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power in the air was seven to eight times denser than before, no longer as barren as it once was.

Truth be told, the Celestial Martial Continent was at war with the demons at the moment. Although the Celestial Realm was a small domain, there were still many small groups of demons infiltrating from other regions. Although there were no Demon Kings among them, there were quite a few top-tier Demon Generals.

Bang!

As Chu Ming walked along the path, he didn't conceal his aura at all, which surged forward like a mighty river, aiming to suppress the heavens and earth.

"Hmm? Are there demons attacking the Celestial Travel Sect?"

Now, the power of Chu Ming's soul was comparable to that of a Seal King Realm expert. As soon as he released his soul power, it could cover the entire Celestial Realm. Within the coverage of his soul power, thousands of demons were attacking the Celestial Travel Sect.

Swoosh!

Chu Ming's body flashed lightly, and in the next instant, he appeared in mid-air above the Celestial Travel Sect.

Bang!

Chu Ming didn't draw his sword. Among these demons, the strongest was only comparable to a half-step Life and Death Realm King. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible for the Celestial Travel Sect to hold out this long. Chu Ming just clenched his right hand tightly, and a terrifying blood light killing force burst forth from his fist.

Poof, poof, poof…

The overwhelming fist seal, like an Ancient Divine Mountain, instantly covered all the demons. Under Chu Ming's punch, all these demons turned to blood mist, without even having a chance to struggle.

Inside the Celestial Travel Sect, a number of disciples stared wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the blood-red figure in the sky, their eyes full of awe. The demons they had struggled to fend off so effortfully were rendered so helpless by this person's hand.

"That's… Senior Brother Chu!!"

"Yes, that's him, Senior Brother Chu. Back when he was in the Celestial Travel Sect, I even had a conversation with him!"

"Quick, go inform the Sect Leader that Senior Brother Chu is back!!"

Once Chu Ming's face was clearly seen, the entire Celestial Travel Sect was abuzz. Nowadays, Chu Ming was an absolute legend in the Celestial Travel Sect. Although many disciples had joined the sect after Chu Ming left, it didn't affect their admiration for him at all.

For the older members of the Celestial Travel Sect, speaking of having conversed with Chu Ming was a source of pride.

After Chu Ming had cleaned up the demons in the sky, the scorching sunlight dispelled the blood light, shining again on this land.

At this moment, Sect Leader Yan Nanxing and Qingxuan King arrived together, followed by a group of elders.

"Master!"

Chu Ming cupped his fists and respectfully greeted Qingxuan King. Although he was now a top-tier King, Qingxuan was still his master, and he had to observe proper manners.

"Rise, it's good that you're back!"

Qingxuan King sighed. When the news of Chu Ming's demise had spread initially, they had been worried for so long. Now, seeing Chu Ming return as a top-tier King, naturally made him happy.

Returning to the Celestial Travel Sect with the senior members, Chu Ming saw many familiar faces, including Li Yuqing, Mo Ling, Zuo Fenglei, and Gu Ying. Of course, their cultivation had all improved significantly, with the weakest having reached the peak of the Guiyuan Realm. Zuo Fenglei and Mo Ling had even become Great Powers of the Realm of Transcendence.

Facing Chu Ming, their feelings were complex. Initially, when Chu Ming left the Celestial Travel Sect, they still had a competitive mindset towards him. However, as the news about Chu Ming kept coming, their intent to compete gradually faded.

When two people's strengths are similar, they might compete, but when two people's strengths are so different that it's despairing, there's no inclination to compete.

This time, after returning, Chu Ming didn't plan to leave again. The Celestial Martial Continent was too chaotic now, and with him present, he could ensure the safety of the Celestial Travel Sect and the Chu Family.

Moreover, as a top-tier King now, wherever he cultivated, it would basically yield the same results. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Having left home for four years, Chu He and Yu Guxue had now become Great Powers of the Realm of Transcendence. Of course, with the help of the Celestial Travel Sect, because of Chu Ming, the sect used many resources to forcefully elevate Chu He and Yu Guxue to the Realm of Transcendence.

But what surprised Chu Ming the most was that Yu Guxue had given birth to a younger sister for him, who was only two years old.

"What is her name?"

Chu Ming gazed at the adorable little girl in the swaddling clothes, who was irresistibly lovable.

"Her name is Chu Xiaodie!"

Yu Guxue said with affection. Since Chu Ming left, she and Chu He had felt extremely lonely. Ever since Chu Xiaodie was born, things had improved.