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After two weeks, Yun Ming finally returned.
Crustal changes and tectonic plate shifts made ten thousand years a truly long time. Before setting off, Yun Ming had followed the direction from his memory, heading east for over a week, only to find nothing. It wasn't until he stumbled upon a soul beast colony guarded by a hundred-thousand-year Evil Orca King that he realized his heading was slightly off; otherwise, he didn't know how long it would have taken him to find his way back!
It was because he had been focused on serious business during every meeting with Poseidon that he hadn't thought about this, or else Yun Ming wouldn't have taken the wrong path.
Due to Yun Ming's intrusion, Martial Soul City did not become the capital of the Martial Soul Empire as it had in the original timeline. However, because of the changes in the system and the further elevation of the Pope's status, its standing was even more exalted than a national capital; it was the absolute holy city of the Martial Soul Empire.
Although the population within the city had increased slightly compared to before due to the influx of new soul master clans joining Martial Soul Hall, it remained as quiet and cold as ever, not becoming bustling or noisy just because of the establishment of the Martial Soul Empire.
As for the capital of the Martial Soul Empire, it was temporarily placed in Heavenly Star City, a hundred miles east of Martial Soul City. Whether the future imperial capital would be rebuilt or if a suitable city would be chosen for relocation remained a matter for further discussion.
After entering the city, Yun Ming had no intention of wandering around. Compared to this city, he wanted to see the Little Angel in the city even more. Finding a quiet spot, a flash of silver light appeared on Yun Ming, and he vanished, reappearing directly inside Douluo Hall.
At Douluo Hall, Yun Ming had only just arrived when he heard a roar erupt from within the hall.
"Audacious scoundrel! How dare you trespass in Douluo Hall!"
The voice was like a thunderclap, incomparably domineering; just by hearing it, one could tell it belonged to a vigorous old man.
Accompanying the voice was a fierce, tyrannical aura and a golden, menacing shadow.
Auras and the like had no effect on Yun Ming; they automatically bypassed him, but the humanoid beast charging straight at him was a different story.
Sensing that the person was almost right in his face, Yun Ming, still within the silver light, raised his hand, releasing a thin white barrier to forcibly slow the attacker down.
Bang--
The golden light, carrying enough force to collapse mountains and rivers, slammed fiercely into the white barrier, producing a loud boom. Yet, when the light finally dissipated, the only result was that single sound; that thin barrier of white Soul Power was like a natural barrier, preventing the attacker from crossing even a single step.
Only then did Yun Ming reveal his figure and greet him.
"Second Worship is still as vigorous as ever! Your fists are still powerful."
The one who had shouted and launched the surprise attack was naturally none other than the Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo. Although Yun Ming's Teleportation Technique inevitably leaked some spatial fluctuations, his Soul Power fluctuations had not been fully revealed, which was why he hadn't sensed the identity of the sudden visitor.
"Yun Ming!"
When Golden Crocodile saw the true form of Yun Ming, he was astonished. Aside from the fact that he had just been talking about him, the greater shock was the strength of this young man. If he remembered correctly, it hadn't been long since he last saw Yun Ming! Back then, he was only on par with Chen Xin; how had his strength increased so much again!
"It's me, long time no see."
Yun Ming replied casually, and then he had no time to pay attention to the old man. A white figure bypassed Golden Crocodile Douluo and threw herself straight at him.
Sensing the familiar aura, Yun Ming smiled and opened his arms to catch her.
Yun Ming held the soft, fragrant warmth in his arms tightly, feeling the longing she conveyed, and whispered softly.
"I'm back."
"Sorry, I've been out of touch for so long and made you worry!"
The beauty in his arms, who had been very worried just a moment ago, was now very happy; her mood had turned from cloudy to sunny. She looked up at Yun Ming, whose eyes were full of tenderness and love, and the small grievances she had felt due to his sudden disappearance vanished into thin air. She smiled gently.
"It's good that you're back!"
Yun Ming was very sensible to apologize first, allowing him to dodge a potential future disaster. As for what signal he had received to be so sensible? Wasn't it obvious? Ya Li had pounced on him in front of an outsider!
The person on the scene who could pounce on Yun Ming was naturally no one else; of course, it was Ya Li. Qian Renxue, who was standing nearby, also wanted to pounce, but she had no standing! She could only watch from the side, half-happy and half-disappointed, and then, as she watched, things started to feel wrong.
Yun Ming looked down at Ya Li's delicate face and couldn't help but lean down to capture those delicate red lips. Ya Li, perhaps too excited to see Yun Ming, had completely forgotten that there were others around and wrapped her arms around Yun Ming's neck, responding passionately.
Golden Crocodile had originally wanted to say something, but seeing the current scene, he didn't know whether he should speak or not. He turned to look at the Young Master and found that the Angel Holy Light on her body had turned gray-white. He then turned to look at the Grand Offerings behind him; his face was dark, but the Angel Holy Light on his body was becoming increasingly bright. To prevent a nasty incident of the Pope drawing his sword to kill someone, Golden Crocodile made a prompt decision and shouted a reminder.
"How can you be so presumptuous before the Angel God! Stop at once!"
Yun Ming and Ya Li were startled by Golden Crocodile's sudden close-range reminder. Ya Li's reason and memory finally returned, and she quickly separated from Yun Ming. But the situation was too awkward; she subconsciously burrowed into Yun Ming's arms, hiding herself as if that would make everyone ignore her instinctive behavior just now.
However, while Ya Li was shy, Yun Ming felt no such thing; compared to this, he wanted to do it again. But seeing the increasingly bright wattage of Qian Daoliu, Yun Ming abandoned this dangerous thought. While holding the ostrich-like Ya Li, he greeted him.
"First Elder! You look to be in good spirits, full of vitality!"
Qian Daoliu glared at Yun Ming resentfully, then looked at Ya Li in his arms. His Holy Sword faintly took shape several times, but finally dissipated. He gritted his teeth and said.
"Good!"
"I have matters to attend to; come see me tomorrow."
After saying this, Qian Daoliu turned into holy light and drifted away. Although he had agreed to the matter between the two little ones, with Yun Ming doing that in front of him, Qian Daoliu couldn't help it. If he stayed any longer, he was afraid he would really start killing people.
Seeing Qian Daoliu leave, Golden Crocodile quickly followed.
With the two of them gone, Yun Ming shifted his gaze to the emo Qian Renxue on the side and continued.
"Senior Sister, you're doing well too! Your cultivation has grown quickly."
Hearing Yun Ming's completely insincere, task-like greeting, Qian Renxue tried to remain calm and gave a stiff, fake smile.
"Brother Yun is the one who has made progress in cultivation!"
Yun Ming waved his hand.
"Not at all, I can't compare to Senior Sister."
Seeing that the elders had all left, the ostrich-like Ya Li finally poked her little head out.
Seeing Ya Li back online, Qian Renxue felt very sour in her heart. Not wanting to make herself suffer, she lost all interest in talking and said her goodbyes.
"I still need to cultivate, I shall take my leave."
At this moment, Ya Li spoke up.
"Take care, Senior Sister."
Qian Renxue: "."
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