Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

"Your Majesty, a great victory, a great victory indeed!"

At this moment, within the imperial palace, having just learned of the victory, the commander of the imperial guards hurried to Ji Yuan's side to report the news.

"That's wonderful!"

Upon hearing this, the new Emperor Ji Yuan was utterly exhilarated and stood up immediately, his face bright with smiles.

"Congratulations Your Majesty, kudos to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's vast fortune is as high as the sky, and you have numerous capable subordinates. In the future, you will assuredly bring Da Xia to fine order, making it shine across the nine provinces and become an unmatched enlightened ruler of an era," Eunuch Huang promptly said with a smile.

"Hahaha!" Clearly, at this moment, Ji Yuan was very happy. Then, he perked up his ears as though he heard something and couldn't help but ask, "What are they shouting outside?"

Ji Yuan's martial talent was not exceptional, and although he was born in the royal family, his cultivation had never been high. After becoming the emperor, he was busy with state affairs, striving to fulfil his ambitions, which left him with even less opportunity to practice martial arts.

The commander of the imperial guards knelt on the ground and respectfully replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, right now, the entire Tiandu is chanting the name of Marquis Wu'an."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Emperor Ji Yuan was immediately interested and said, "Tell me all about it, every detail."

"As you command," the commander of the imperial guards responded.

"Incredible, truly incredible," Emperor Ji Yuan praised with shining eyes after listening to the commander's recount.

Even he had not anticipated that Gu Chen had reached such a level where he could fight two adversaries alone and kill two who had reached the peak of the Coagulation Field realm.

"It's all thanks to Your Majesty's discerning eye, recognizing Marquis Wu'an's potential early on. And Marquis Wu'an has lived up to expectations, reaching where he is today, admired by countless beings across the nine provinces. Your Majesty's and Marquis Wu'an's journey together shall surely be recorded in the annals of history, a tale of monarch and subject that will be passed down for eternity," Eunuch Huang spoke with a beaming smile.

Upon hearing the words "recorded in the annals of history, passed down for eternity," Ji Yuan became even happier, reaching the utmost sense of satisfaction—it was indeed what he truly desired.

"Gu Chen has really given me a great surprise. Last time after the Tiandu incident, I did not reward him properly, and now he has accomplished so much. It truly troubles me," Ji Yuan said with a chuckle as he shook his head, genuinely troubled over how to reward Gu Chen.

Because by now, there was so little that could be of use to someone at Gu Chen's level.

"Perhaps gifting Marquis Wu'an some martial arts secrets, or divine weapons and elixirs?" Eunuch Huang suggested at this time.

Emperor Ji Yuan pondered with a stern face and, after a moment, said, "Those alone are not enough. Gu Chen has done much for Da Xia, and for me. I cannot let him be disheartened. I must carefully consider this."

"Your Majesty is wise," Eunuch Huang said.

Afterward, Emperor Ji Yuan, accompanied by Eunuch Huang and the commander of the imperial guards, went outside and listened as the entire Tiandu roared, calling out the three syllables of 'Marquis Wu'an.'

This showed that Gu Chen had won the hearts of the people in Da Xia to a significant degree.

Even more than Ji Yuan, the current ruler of Da Xia.

At this moment, Eunuch Huang and the commander of the imperial guards cautiously glanced at Emperor Ji Yuan. Seeing that he maintained his usual expression, and even had a rich smile in his eyes, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Since antiquity, any subject who overshadows their lord rarely meets a good end.

And now, Gu Chen's status could no longer be described simply as overshadowing his lord. Uninformed individuals might even think Gu Chen was the legitimate ruler of Da Xia, seated on the imperial throne.

Eunuch Huang and the commander of the imperial guards were both afraid that Emperor Ji Yuan might feel displeasure because of Gu Chen's strong popular support, which far exceeded that for Emperor Ji Yuan himself.

Fortunately, Ji Yuan wasn't bothered by this, much to the relief of Eunuch Huang and the commander of the imperial guards.

Because they both could see that Gu Chen's presence had become indispensable to Da Xia.

In other words, all of Da Xia could manage without anyone, even Ji Yuan, but the one person they couldn't afford to lose was Gu Chen.

If Emperor Ji Yuan developed jealousy as a result and wished to deal with Gu Chen, it would be problematic, especially since Ji Yuan was not in a position to confront Gu Chen now.

"It seems that His Majesty is indeed an enlightened ruler," thought Eunuch Huang and the commander of the imperial guards, who stood by Ji Yuan's side.

At that moment, Ji Yuan called over Eunuch Huang and whispered something in his ear before concluding with, "Go, take this and deliver it to Gu Chen with my personal regards."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Huang did not hesitate at all and scurried away without delay.

The commander of the imperial guards, although puzzled as he watched Eunuch Huang depart, did not ask any further questions.

Initially, when King Huai had led the uprising in Tiandu, this commander of the imperial guards had not been involved, as he had been detained by King Huai. Afterwards, Emperor Ji Yuan had released him, executed the previous commander, and appointed him to the position.

On another note, with the situation resolved, Emperor Ji Yuan also dispatched various craftsmen to various parts of Tiandu for repairs.

At the same time, for those citizens and others who had died, Ji Yuan had also made various compensations.

Although the demonic spirits' attack and the assault from the demon cult had greatly damaged Tiandu, at least it was within an acceptable range of suffering.

Teams of craftsmen arrived at the city walls and started repairs.

Meanwhile, Gu Chen, after the incident concluded, first returned to Gu Mansion to reassure his uncle's family, then went to the headquarters of the Jing Tian Department in the inner city.