Several days after leaving Imperial Beast City, Lu Ran returned without prior notice. Had he announced his return, the entire city would have come out to welcome him, given his military achievements.0

In the grand hall of the imperial palace, Lu Ran met privately with Emperor Yun. 0

“Master.” He bowed slightly, only to feel his hand being grasped immediately.0

Emperor Yun’s lips twitched. “No need for formalities. You’re back. Senior Six-Path Flower is truly remarkable. Your deeds will surely be recorded in the empire’s history.”0

Emperor Yun had originally thought that his reign would be entirely devoted to combating the Four Great Beast Empires. Never had he imagined that the four crises would be resolved so effortlessly. And all of this was thanks to the young man before him. 0

Emperor Yun’s expression was complex. His emotions grew even more complicated at Lu Ran’s next words.0

“It was my duty to share your burdens, as promised when I became your disciple. By the way, Master, didn’t you say that the...0