Chapter 605: Triumphant Return

The final battle was over!

The Celestial Wolf Army suffered thirty thousand casualties, and the other factions had their own losses. However, the one that suffered the most was the Beastman Army!

An army of a million strong had lost nearly half its number in a single, short battle.

Furthermore, their King had been beheaded by Ye Wushuang. At the same time, Ye Xuan and Pann Xing had charged deep into the lands of the Half-Demon Race, slaying countless experts and bringing the Beastman Empire to the brink of collapse.

As a result, the entire Beastman Empire’s army retreated for millions of miles!

That night, within the Celestial Wolf Army’s camp in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, cheers and shouts echoed endlessly!

Nearly eighty thousand men, including those from the Lingxiao Army, were celebrating!

"Military Commander, I raise my cup to you!"

Yangg Yan stood up, his face flushed, looking extremely excited. In all his time guarding the border, he had never had such a gratifying victory!

They had beaten the Beastman Empire’s army so badly that they’d fled, cowering millions of miles away!

He knew that from now on, his name would be etched into the history of the Celestial Pass, remembered for ages to come.

And he knew just as well that Ye Wushuang’s name was destined to shake the entire Grand Emperor Domain, forever etched in everyone’s memory.

"Bottoms up!"

Ye Wushuang raised his cup as well, downing it in one gulp!

"Drink!"

Elder Demon Bai and the others also raised their cups, looking as if they had shed decades from their age, their faces filled with excitement!

They had initially followed Ye Wushuang to obtain the Holy Bone, but now, they suddenly discovered that genuinely following him was far more exhilarating than obtaining any treasure!

This young man before them had astounded them far too many times!

He had slain a Divine Silence Level expert while only at the Profound Level, charged into the Demon Nether Mountain of the Beastman Empire, and shattered the very pillars of their power.

He had even twisted the head off the King of the Beastman Empire before departing with absolute composure!

Absolutely heaven-defying!

"Military Commander, you are the pride of our Celestial Wolf Army!"

A soldier from the Celestial Wolf Army stood up, filled with respect and pride.

Instantly, everyone else stood up, holding bowls of wine. Having defeated the Beastman Empire, their Celestial Wolf Army’s fame would now resound throughout the Grand Emperor Holy Country!

It was an unparalleled glory!

Their families and children would all feel honored and proud because they were part of the Celestial Wolf Army!

And all of this was because of Ye Wushuang!

"Come on! Let’s drink this one together!"

Ye Wushuang said no more. Caught up in the heroic fervor, he raised the bowl in his hand and chugged its contents!

The passionate spirit of the soldiers—that atmosphere had infected him as well.

That night, everyone drank freely. No one held back, and the celebration continued until the next day.

Ye Wushuang then led a contingent of his troops back to King Xiangg City.

Several hours later, the Celestial Wolf Army, riding their Gale Demon Wolves, crossed the Celestial Pass Mountain Range and arrived back at the city.

At that moment, the gates of King Xiangg City stood wide open as countless citizens gathered outside, their eyes fixed on the approaching army.

Each soldier was clad from head to toe in green armor, which was spattered with blood—a testament to the horrific battles they had endured.

"I heard the Beastman Empire’s army was thoroughly beaten this time! They retreated for millions of miles!"

"That’s right. I heard they’re even going to build a Great Wall over a million li away. If they do, we won’t have to worry about the Beastman Army when we leave the Celestial Pass in the future."

"It’s all thanks to that Ye Wushuang. I heard he’s the one who killed King Mor Luo of the Beastman Empire and shattered their foundations!"

"Yeah, and I heard he’s only at the Profound Level. It’s hard to believe. From now on, Ye Wushuang’s name is sure to shake the Grand Emperor Holy Country."

...

As they watched Ye Wushuang lead the Celestial Wolf Army, the eyes of every citizen filled with respect.

They committed his name—Ye Wushuang—and his youthful face to memory.

"Military Commander!"

"Military Commander!"

Everyone shouted as Ye Wushuang passed by.

The title had spread from the military camps, and it had become the highest form of respect for Ye Wushuang.

"The Beastman Empire has learned its lesson this time. The citizens of Celestial Pass no longer have to live in fear."

Guo Yurong, at Ye Wushuang’s side, smiled as well.

Before, the area outside the Celestial Pass was a Forbidden Land for the citizens. But now, with the enemy driven back for millions of li, there was no longer any need to worry!

"It’s a shame Qian Heng isn’t here to see this. If he were, he’d be regretting it for sure!"

Yangg Yan remarked, thinking of Qian Heng.

"You’re wrong, Captain Yangg. If he were still alive, his regret would be even greater!"

A general beside them laughed heartily.

The thought that Qian Heng had once planned to compete with Ye Wushuang seemed utterly laughable to them now.

Ye Wushuang was a source of pride for them all, and they respected him deeply.

Qian Heng, on the other hand, was nothing but the shame of the Celestial Wolf Army, an object of their contempt.

If he were alive, he’d probably be too ashamed to even show his face.

As they talked and laughed, the group entered King Xiangg City.

Outside King Xiangg’s Mansion, a group of people stood waiting. Among them were Xiaoxiao, Dongfang Youdi, the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc, and Nanbei.

After a short while, Yangg Yan and the others returned to the barracks to get things in order and prepare for the construction of the new Great Wall.

It was then that Ye Wushuang arrived at King Xiangg’s Mansion.

"Big Brother!"

"Master!"

As soon as she saw him, Xiaoxiao scurried over and clung to Ye Wushuang’s arm, refusing to let go.

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc also stepped forward. He had refused to believe the earlier rumors of Ye Wushuang’s death, and now his master had returned, bathed in glory!

The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc was filled with regret for not having been by Ye Wushuang’s side.

"Brother Ye!"

Nanbei walked forward with a slight smile. "It’s a real shame I couldn’t fight alongside you!"

He spoke without reservation, genuinely lamenting that he couldn’t witness Ye Wushuang’s heaven-defying Combat Power firsthand.

"As long as you’re willing, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Ye Wushuang chuckled.

’This was just a skirmish. The real battle has only just begun!’

"I’d be delighted!"

Nanbei laughed heartily.

"Heh heh, how could you leave me out of the fun? My Hundred Tribulations Body has awakened! I’m going to sweep through the Grand Emperor domain and smash those Ancient Blood Physique guys to a pulp."

Dongfang Youdi sidled over, speaking with an air of absolute self-importance. The Hundred Tribulations Body was countless times stronger than the Hundred Battles Body, already comparable to an Ancient Blood Physique.

Ye Wushuang, now understanding what the Hundred Tribulations Body was, didn’t argue. He just called out, "Let’s go inside."

With that, he walked into King Xiangg’s Mansion with the clinging Xiaoxiao. ’Dii Qingxue is still recuperating,’ he thought. ’I wonder how she’s doing?’

Upon entering King Xiangg’s Mansion, Ye Wushuang learned that Dii Qingxue was still in seclusion.

"You’ve come."

Lady Xiangg said softly, sipping her tea in a pavilion.

Ye Wushuang approached and looked at the mature woman. ’She’s quite the seductive vixen,’ he thought.

"Many thanks for your help, my lady. I am deeply grateful."

Ye Wushuang said with a fist-and-palm salute.

’This woman not only gave me the Celestial Wolf Army and the World-Shocking Array, she even activated a Killing Array and charged into the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains when she heard I’d been killed.’

Ye Wushuang knew he owed this lady a great deal.

"Since you’re so deeply grateful, how do you plan to repay me?"

Lady Xiangg put down her teacup and tilted her head up slightly, a sly glint in her eyes.

"What would my lady have me do?"

Ye Wushuang fell silent for a moment before asking, careful to leave his options open.

"What should you do? Hmm, let me think..."

Lady Xiangg stood and leaned close to Ye Wushuang. Her lips parted, and she whispered, "Marry me, or... spend a night with me."