All Heavens: At the beginning, I was forced to marry into the family by the Bodhisattva of Great Joy

There weren't many changes on the panel. The Lotus Sword Technique (Xiangyi Tai Sword) and Moon Shadow Stepping Waves (Posuo Step) hadn't improved in rank, but their cultivation levels had both changed from beginner to entry level.

It seems that the Moon Shadow Flowing Light Sword and Moon Shadow Stepping Waves have been converted into experience points, which is good. At least it's not a waste of effort, and it also leaves room for Cao Hansheng to improve.

Host: Cao Hansheng

Age: 27 years old / 113 years old

Attribute points: 0

Talent: Born a bad seed [Skilled at disguising one's true nature, subtly developing a habit of prioritizing self-interest in all actions, and resorting to any means to achieve one's goals; possesses an enhanced learning ability.]

Strength: 16 [Each point increases the body's load capacity and exertion by approximately 10 kgf (kilogram-force)]

Agility: 14 [Each point increases movement speed and reaction speed.]

Energy: 15 [Each point increases mental strength and mental recovery speed.]

Resistance: 19 [Each point increases resistance by reducing the effects of physical injury, poisoning, charm, etc.]

Items: Boundary-Breaking Talisman (bound); 5578 taels and 6 mace of silver; Moon Shadow Sword; Crow at Dawn Powder; I Love a Piece of Firewood; Homemade Explosive Bomb; (Others omitted)

Skills: Yangzhou Slow (Minor Completion/Mortal Rank 4 Upper); Lotus Sword Technique (Entry-level/Mortal Rank 4 Lower); Moon Shadow Treading Waves (Entry-level/Mortal Rank 4 Lower); Marrow Cleansing Technique (Major Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Middle); Thousand Leaf Hand (Major Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Middle) (Others omitted)

Space: 1m³ [Cannot hold living beings. Except for reward items, all other items cannot be carried across worlds, otherwise they will be torn apart by cross-world energy.]

Of the three main techniques, one must achieve a minor level of mastery and the other two must be mastered as soon as possible, or even surpass that level. Otherwise, one will always feel that one's power is insufficient.

For the next period of time, Cao Hansheng stayed at home in Yucheng, feeling just like he did back in Jiucuoshan. He practiced swordsmanship in the morning, footwork in the afternoon, and spent the rest of his time cultivating his internal strength. Occasionally, he also had to comfort Yu Qiushuang. His days were quite fulfilling.

However, Di Feisheng was very unhappy when he returned to the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance headquarters from Jade City. He sat on the throne of the alliance leader and looked at the huge crowd of followers bowing to him. But none of the leaders standing in front were his confidants.

Although he didn't create the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance for power, but to help himself reach the pinnacle of martial arts, or to help himself escape the control of the Gu worms in Lei Family Fortress, it doesn't mean he was willing to relinquish power.

"Welcome back, Alliance Leader!"

Di Feisheng looked around and, seeing everyone bow, said, "Alright, everyone, get up." Then he glanced around the hall again and said, "This place is quite well done. It seems you've put a lot of effort into it."

"Your Excellency, ten years ago when you were in charge, our Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance dominated the martial arts world and no one dared to stand in our way. However, since you went into seclusion, those so-called righteous cowards have taken the opportunity to attack us, and the alliance has suffered heavy losses."

This forced us to abandon our old headquarters. Fortunately, the Holy Maiden is wise and resourceful, and led us to rediscover this precious land and rebuild the headquarters, awaiting His Majesty's return.

Hearing Xue Gong praise her achievements, Jiao Liqiao's smile bloomed like a lotus flower. "Your Excellency, how dare I take credit for this?"

All these ten years of painstaking efforts have been for the sake of Your Excellency's emergence from seclusion and reclaiming power in the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. Now, your subordinate has finally achieved your wish. How fortunate I am!

Di Feisheng listened to Xue Gong and Jiao Liqiao's words without saying anything. Instead, he picked up the wine pot and poured himself a cup of wine. Just then, someone below spoke up again.

"Your Majesty, your subordinate, Ding Yun, the Wind and Thunder Envoy, presents a complete map of the new headquarters of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance."

"Your Majesty, your subordinate, Star Moon Envoy Wanrenshan, presents the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance register for your perusal."

Seeing the two men step forward, Di Feisheng laughed, "Good, so it's you two. Very good." Then he lightly flicked his finger on the wine glass, releasing exactly two drops. With a flick of his hand, the two drops of wine pierced through their heads like sharp blades.

The whole process happened in the blink of an eye. Ding Yun and Wan Renshan were still smiling when they died. The followers around them were all shocked to see this.

The thought of such a sudden, silent murder is terrifying, and some even dared to speculate whether Di Feisheng had gone mad. Several leaders looked at Jiao Liqiao, their meaning clear: although she was also afraid, she had to step forward.

"Your Majesty, this subordinate has no idea what these two have done wrong to provoke Your Majesty's wrath?"

"Ten years ago, during the Battle of the East China Sea, they used thunder and fire bombs to set up a trap, luring everyone in like a cage. Are you aware of this?"

Jiao Liqiao immediately understood why Di Feisheng had killed people. "Your subordinate naturally knows. Those thunderbolts not only bombed the people of Sigumen, but also blew up the alliance's armory, causing countless deaths and injuries among the alliance's brothers."

"These two are in charge of the alliance's firearms. Do you think they should be killed?"

Seeing that Di Feisheng was asking such a stern question, Jiao Liqiao quickly performed the grand salute of the alliance to him, "Your Majesty, these two deserve to die. I was negligent and allowed them to live for another ten years. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

As she said this, she looked at Di Feisheng cautiously, wondering to herself if her master really wanted to investigate the matter from ten years ago. If so, her plans would probably have to change.

However, based on my understanding of him, it shouldn't be like that. Could it be that he was defeated by Wumingzi while he was in seclusion in Yucheng, which caused a change in his mentality?

That's quite possible. Our Venerable One may not care about anything else, but the one thing he cares about most is his own cultivation level. It's as if he feels insecure if he can't become the number one in the world.

She was looking at Di Feisheng, but Di Feisheng was not only looking at her, but also taking in all the expressions in the hall. Although they were just a mob, and even if some of them had ulterior motives, they still had to obey her orders.

He was very satisfied with the deterrent effect, but he still had to say something: "Although I have been in seclusion for the past ten years, I have been thinking about the East China Sea battle back then, and the more I think about it, the more suspicious it seems."

You all know what kind of person I am. I hate betrayal more than anything. If I ever find out that any of you dare to betray me, these two corpses will be your fate.

His voice wasn't loud, but the killing intent within it was chilling. Everyone looked at the corpses of Ding Yun and Wan Renshan. Jiao Liqiao felt reassured upon hearing this; the Venerable One was still the same Venerable One.

"Your Majesty did a good job killing them. If anyone dares to betray Your Majesty, I will be the first to object without Your Majesty even lifting a finger. I will personally take their heads. Today is the joyous day of Your Majesty's return, so these two are just to celebrate Your Majesty's return."

After saying this, Jiao Liqiao took out a token from her bosom, stood up and walked to Di Feisheng. "Your Excellency, this is the Holy Token of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. I have been protecting it with my life and it was not lost just now. Today I return it to Your Excellency."

She slowly handed over the token with both hands. This token was the symbol of commanding the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. Everyone was watching this moment. Di Feisheng did not take it immediately, but quickly scanned everyone before reaching out to take it.

Di Feisheng took the token in his hand, touched it with his finger, and then heard the people below congratulate him in unison, "Congratulations on Your Majesty regaining control of the Holy Decree, the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance's dominance of the martial world is just around the corner."

Hearing this, Di Feisheng felt inexplicably irritated. He didn't rely on this mere token to lead the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance, and as for the nonsense about dominating the martial arts world, it was utterly absurd.

The pinnacle of martial arts is my destiny. Before, there was only Li Xiangyi on this path, but now there is Cao Hansheng as well. That's perfect, I am not alone on this path!