Though Zhou Yan had left the Luoyun Kingdom, many legendary stories about him still circulated throughout the Nine Heavens Continent.
Especially in the Luoyun Kingdom, the new emperor, Zhang Hua, relying on the ten thousand Elite Battalion left behind by Zhou Yan, completely eradicated the forces within the country that had been acting tyrannically with the help of the Profound Yin Hall.
The citizens of the entire Luoyun Kingdom rejoiced, extremely happy that these evil forces had finally been swept away.
After the entire Profound Yin Hall was completely annihilated by Zhou Yan in a single day, the entire Nine Heavens Continent was utterly shocked.
Countless factions and nations found it unbelievable. The Profound Yin Hall was a top-tier force on the Nine Heavens Continent, a sect protected by divine artifacts, yet it was wiped out in less than a day.
The entire Nine Heavens Continent erupted in an uproar.
"The Profound Yin Hall has truly been annihilated. The entire sect is no more, completely turned to dust."
"It took less than a day to destroy the entire sect. Not a single person within the sect escaped."
"I truly don't know who did it. Their power is too immense. It definitely wasn't done by the other few sects; they don't have such power."
"It's been found out. It was an Immortal Master from the Luoyun Kingdom. Even before the Profound Yin Hall was annihilated, he was already helping the Luoyun Kingdom's emperor clear out the country's forces."
"What? Only one person? That's too terrifying."
"Not one person. I heard that the Immortal Master had astonishing methods, capable of summoning thousands of troops with a wave of his hand. This is the work of a true immortal."
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Everyone was shocked and astonished. None of them had expected that the one who destroyed the Profound Yin Hall was just a single person, and furthermore, a true immortal.
Even the other top forces on the Nine Heavens Continent were shocked upon hearing this news.
They were not unaware of the Profound Yin Hall's strength, nor were they ignorant of its actions. However, these matters had nothing to do with them.
But when they learned the reason for the Profound Yin Hall's destruction, they all fell silent.
According to the information these sects obtained, the Profound Yin Hall was annihilated because it had been oppressing these nations too severely. This made these sects uneasy.
These sects feared suffering the same fate as the Profound Yin Hall and hastily convened meetings.
The Profound Yin Hall was a sect of similar strength to them on the Nine Heavens Continent. If that sect could be annihilated in a day, then they could naturally be annihilated in the same manner.
Therefore, they had to lower their tribute demands to their affiliated nations. Moreover, no sect dared to pay tribute to countries like the Luoyun Kingdom.
If they did, they feared they would be the next to be annihilated.
When the nations affiliated with the Profound Yin Hall heard of its annihilation, their first reaction was disbelief.
After they sent people to inquire, they discovered that the entire Profound Yin Hall had indeed been uprooted and was no more. Only then did these nations begin to hunt down the disciples of the Profound Yin Hall.
Dozens of countries were issuing warrants for the arrest of Profound Yin Hall disciples. The severity of their revenge was as intense as the suffering they had endured.
With the help of Zhou Yan's ten thousand Elite Battalion soldiers, the Luoyun Kingdom's national strength flourished day by day. Once the entire country was stabilized by Zhang Hua, the ten thousand Elite Battalion vanished.
The Emperor of Luoyun Kingdom, Zhang Hua, had a golden statue of Zhou Yan erected, which was worshiped by the Luoyun royal family for generations. Even in the various cities of Luoyun Kingdom, many divine statues of Zhou Yan were erected for worship.
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Meanwhile, Zhou Yan had entered seclusion for a period. Upon returning to his territory, he discovered that one material was still extremely scarce: Spirit Veins.
Spirit Veins were a necessary material for a building in his territory: the [Heart of Territory]. Without Spirit Veins, this building could not be upgraded.
The [Heart of Territory] had already been upgraded to level sixty. It now required a Seven-Star Spirit Vein. There were very few Seven-Star or higher Spirit Veins left on the Lord Continent. Even if they existed, they were held by the major factions, sects, and imperial dynasties of the Lord Continent.
Zhou Yan had no grievances with these people. He couldn't just destroy them and extract the Spirit Veins from beneath their lands.
Although Zhou Yan wasn't a saint, he wouldn't engage in actions that would needlessly create enemies.
Zhou Yan went to the [Myriad Worlds Library] and searched for the locations of high-level Spirit Veins in worlds where no factions had yet been established.
Zhou Yan discovered a place that was very familiar, very recognizable: the [Vast Wilderness Realm].
Zhou Yan had a strong impression of this place. He clearly remembered that he had once purchased a large amount of Origin Stones there, and even had someone in his territory who was still dormant from that time.
If not for the current shortage of Spirit Veins, Zhou Yan would have almost forgotten about that dormant individual.
Zhou Yan decided to visit the Vast Wilderness Realm. However, this world was very different. It was a top-tier world, where even God Realm powerhouses could appear.
After reading about the Vast Wilderness Realm, Zhou Yan was amazed. It was the most powerful continent in the Myriad Worlds, having produced many gods and demons, and leaving behind numerous legacies.
It was difficult for outsiders to go there unless they possessed special means.
Zhou Yan felt that it was time to awaken the man who had been acquired from the Origin Stones.
That man's strength and realm were also at the demigod level, but his combat power was likely on par with true gods. The reason for his dormancy, Zhou Yan now understood, was due to damage to his soul.
Zhou Yan went to a certain building, opened its door, and entered. Inside, he saw the man still sleeping.
With his extraordinary strength, Zhou Yan could now heal him. He circulated the vast spiritual energy and divine soul within his body, carefully examining the man's strength and realm. Zhou Yan had found a way.
Zhou Yan took out a divine pill. This was a true divine pill, capable of restoring the soul. If he wasn't going to the Vast Wilderness Realm and needed the man's help, Zhou Yan would have been reluctant to part with it.
Powerful spiritual energy was spurred by Zhou Yan, transforming into beams of spiritual light that dissolved the pill's potency and delivered it into the man's body.
The man's soul rapidly healed, and his entire body erupted with a brilliant light.
Half an hour later, Zhou Yan had completely catalyzed the divine pill's effects, and the man's soul was fully restored.
His body emanated a powerful radiance, a sign of recovery.
Zhou Yan stood by, waiting for the man to wake up. The man was now autonomously circulating his divine soul and would awaken on his own shortly.
"I'm really curious about your identity," Zhou Yan mused, looking at the man. His condition was excellent, and he contained great power within him. It seemed he was no ordinary figure in the Vast Wilderness Realm.
His true identity would only be revealed after he awoke.