I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2333 Return and Change

"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, these are all our people." Seeing this, Liu Jun quickly stepped forward to comfort Cat Brother next to him.

Liu Jun was very familiar with this army, because it was the Fiery Army that he had personally formed. This army had accompanied him in his campaigns across the country and had made outstanding contributions.

Having disappeared for so long, he was still quite excited to suddenly see the banner of the Fiery Army.

And now, the leader of the Blazing Fire Army is none other than the wise and brave Yao Guangxiao. He wears a suit of silver armor, rides a tall warhorse, and has a solemn and dignified expression.

Beside Yao Guangxiao stood Tiger and Old Ape. Tiger was burly with bulging muscles, while Old Ape appeared more composed and reserved, with a cunning glint in his eyes.

"Boss Yao, Brother Tiger, Old Ape!" Liu Jun grinned and called out enthusiastically.

"Holy crap, you finally came out!" Tiger was the first to rush up, grabbing Liu Jun's shoulder with excitement and joy. "I almost thought you were dead in there. I was even planning to go in and collect your body!"

Although Tiger's words were rude, the care and affection they contained were touching.

The old ape was also quite excited, his eyes gleaming, but he wasn't as prone to making outrageous statements as Tiger. After all, Liu Jun's status was now vastly different; he could be considered the true uncrowned king of the divine realm. The old ape knew this well, so his demeanor was even more composed and reserved.

Yao Guangxiao was the most reserved of them all. He stood there with a deep and calm gaze, and perhaps because of his previous experience dealing with some monarchs, his demeanor was more composed and proper.

"Tiger, watch your words," Yao Guangxiao said, frowning.

Liu Jun smiled nonchalantly, patted Tiger on the back, and said, "It's nothing, Boss Yao. What brings you guys here? And the entire Blazing Fire Army with you?"

His gaze swept over the 300,000-strong Fiery Army, who were arrayed in the square and ready to go, and a sense of doubt welled up in his heart.

This entire 300,000-strong Fiery Army! Such a massive army, stationed in this godforsaken place, are they here for a spring outing?
"We've come looking for you! You've been gone for twelve years, a full twelve years!" Tiger chimed in, his tone tinged with reproach, but mostly with joy at Liu Jun's return. "We've been looking for you for so long, and we've finally got you back!"

Yao Guangxiao also spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful: "Your Majesty, in the twelve years you have been gone, many things have happened in the God Realm, and our Blazing Fire Army has been waiting for your return."

"How many? Twelve years?" Hearing Tiger Brother's conversation with Yao Guangxiao, Liu Jun was struck dumb, his face filled with disbelief and shock.

“Yes, it’s twelve years, to be precise, twelve years and six months.” Tiger looked at Liu Jun with a strange gaze, his eyes filled with doubt and confusion. He clearly couldn’t understand why Liu Jun would react so strongly to this number.

"No, I... I should have only been in the Valley of Burial Gods for a little over a year, how could it have been more than twelve years all of a sudden?" Liu Jun shook his head violently, trying to break free from this absurd illusion.

He didn't doubt Tiger and Yao Guangxiao's words; after all, they were both partners he trusted. But this matter was simply too unbelievable. The time difference was a full eleven years, which wasn't a small error of just a day or two. How could he have been completely unaware of it?
Seeing this, Yao Guangxiao slowly spoke: "As time goes by, I've heard that deep within this Burial Valley of Gods lies a blessed land of an ancient powerful being. That place is incredibly magical, possessing the ability to alter the speed of time's passage. There are even rumors that it contains a supreme treasure capable of influencing the changes of heaven and earth."

Upon hearing this, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Liu Jun, and all his doubts seemed to find their answers at that moment.

According to Yao Guangxiao's analysis, the blessed land he mentioned should be the tomb of the great master Ru Shou.

The most likely treasure inside is the large kidney that he fused with.

Speaking of treasures, although the shape of the kidney is not very elegant, the word "treasure" is absolutely fitting.

"Tell me, what changes have occurred in the God Realm over the past ten years?" Liu Jun asked curiously.

"The main task was to eliminate the remnants of the Catholic Church, which took nearly two years. At the same time, according to your plan, cities were built in some places, and those cities are now in use," Yao Guangxiao replied.

"Build a city? What about the Qingmu Divine Realm?" Liu Jun asked curiously.

He remembered that when he went to the Heavenly Capital City to participate in the Five Domains Alliance, the attitude of the Qingmu Divine Domain was not so clear.

“The God King Qingmu has already formed an alliance with us, so he doesn’t object to us building a city in the Qingmu Divine Realm. He also said that if we want the entire Qingmu Divine Realm to submit to us, you need to personally negotiate with him,” Yao Guangxiao said.

“Alright, I’ll talk to God King Qingmu in person later.” Although Liu Jun didn’t know what God King Qingmu meant, going to meet him wouldn’t hurt him.

"Hey, Liu Jun, where did you find so many kittens?" Tiger Brother stared wide-eyed at the more than one hundred furry little guys behind Liu Jun with an incredulous look.

These kittens, some curled up in a ball, others chasing and playing with each other, were full of life and energy.

As a tiger demon, Tiger Brother has a natural affinity and curiosity for cats, who belong to the same feline family.

He slowly approached, wanting to observe these little lives more closely, a gentle smile on his face.

However, Cat suddenly blocked his way with a sharp look in his eyes, the killing intent in his eyes flashing like cold light, as if warning Tiger not to approach his children.

Seeing this, Liu Jun slightly turned his body to block Cat Brother's hostile gaze, and gently shook his head.

"Brother Cat, we're on the same side, don't be nervous."

Hearing Liu Jun's words, Cat Brother slowly withdrew his killing intent, but still remained vigilant, his eyes fixed on Tiger Brother. Tiger Brother only then belatedly noticed Cat Brother's presence. He paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Hey, brother, are these all your children? You're quite capable! You've got so many offspring all at once."

His words carried a hint of familiarity, clearly indicating that Tiger was the type with social anxiety.

However, Cat Bro remained aloof and didn't even glance at Tiger Bro, as if his existence was as insignificant as air.

Liu Jun smiled helplessly. He knew Cat Brother's personality and wouldn't force it to be friendly with people. He then turned to Yao Guangxiao beside him and asked, "Boss Yao, do you have a place to put these little guys? We can't let them keep wandering the streets."

Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao pondered for a moment before saying, "The Temple of Heaven has been rebuilt and is now renamed the Divine Lord Palace. It's spacious there and has dedicated staff to take care of it, so they should be able to look after these little ones."

"The Divine Palace? Where I live?" Liu Jun raised an eyebrow in confusion, his eyes flashing with puzzlement.

If he remembered correctly, the God Lord had already died. And now, the God Lord's body had been possessed by Cat Brother. After a period of fusion, the God Lord's body had completely changed, now possessing many characteristics of a cat demon.

For example, a long tail, cat ears, and a body covered in cat fur.

It was precisely because of these characteristics that Yao Guangxiao and the others failed to recognize that this was the body of the deity.

"The way you ask that, it must be where you live, because you're the god. People like us can't even live there if we wanted to. That palace is majestic and sacred." The old ape patted Liu Jun's shoulder, his tone filled with envy and awe.

I may admire them, but I feel absolutely no jealousy.

The ape-man knew that he had gotten to where he was today thanks to Liu Jun.

If it weren't for Liu Jun, he would still have Tiger, and would still be wandering around with Yao Guangxiao, the eldest brother.

"I'll get you a pass when we get back. You can go wherever you want and stay as long as you like," Liu Jun said with a generous smile, seemingly unconcerned.

As they spoke, the group led the Blazing Fire Army in a grand procession toward the Heavenly Lord City—no, it should now be called the Divine Lord City.

This name change signifies the complete collapse of the previous divine authority and heralds the arrival of new changes. Liu Jun, as the new divine leader, is at the heart of this transformation.

Of course, given this guy's personality, he definitely wouldn't want to be some kind of god.

Because when he was the king of gods, he was already exhausted, both physically and mentally.

At this time, the people in the God Lord City had already received the news that His Majesty Liu Jun, the God Lord, had left the Burial God Valley and was preparing to return to the city.

Therefore, a group of officials, led by Chu Liuying, waited early at the city gate, ready to welcome Liu Jun with the grandest ceremony. Their faces were filled with anticipation and respect, as if they were welcoming the return of a true king.

When Liu Jun and his group finally arrived at the City of Gods, the welcoming ceremony outside the city could only be described as "grand".

Colorful flags fluttered, drums thundered, and cheers rose and fell. Officials, dressed in magnificent formal attire and holding flowers and ribbons, lined up in neat rows to welcome them.

People flocked to the streets, eager to catch a glimpse of the deity. Their faces beamed with joy and pride, as if celebrating a grand festival.

Liu Jun stood at the very front of the line, his gaze sweeping over the land that belonged to him, a strange excitement welling up inside him.

"Your Majesty, you're back." Chu Liuying's eyes were filled with tears as she excitedly stepped forward, her voice choked with emotion.

The past ten years have left deep marks on his face; his dark circles are more pronounced, and he is much thinner than he was remembered.

"Minister Chu, you've worked hard." Looking at his loyal subordinate, Liu Jun felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

Having not seen him for over a decade, Chu Liuying's transformation filled him with a myriad of emotions. He didn't know what Chu Liuying had gone through all these years, but seeing his appearance, he could imagine the hardships and difficulties he had endured.

Chu Liuying lowered his head and respectfully replied, "I have devoted myself to Your Majesty without feeling any hardship."

His voice was powerful, revealing an indomitable spirit, just like that of an ox or a horse. This spirit was exactly what Liu Jun admired and needed.

In his view, Chu Liuying was the real superhuman, and his loyalty and dedication were worthy of everyone's emulation.

Of course, this wouldn't be necessary in the human world; he'd be a true workplace king.

Led by officials such as Chu Liuying, Liu Jun and his entourage soon arrived at the renovated Catholic temple complex.

These palaces, after a period of meticulous restoration, have been completely transformed, now resplendent in gold and magnificent in scale. Every detail of the palaces reveals the exquisite craftsmanship and pursuit of beauty of the artisans.

Liu Jun strolled through the palace complex, sensing the changes and atmosphere that had taken place. He recalled what this place looked like many years ago, and compared to now, it was truly a world of difference.

In the center of the palace complex, Liu Jun stopped, gazing at the high platform before him, a surge of ambition welling up within him. He knew that this place symbolized power, but also carried the heavy burden of responsibility.