Zou Feng had no objections to Wang Xingjian becoming the Emperor.

And after this incident, anyone who wanted to overthrow the Hongxing Dynasty in the future would have to think twice.

Although Zou Feng wouldn’t deliberately protect the Hongxing Dynasty anymore, the legends about him would circulate here for a very long time.

So as long as the legends persisted, Wang Xingjian’s empire would be as solid as a rock.

However, Zou Feng was quite worried about how Wang Xingjian would establish his imperial harem.

He worried that it might be called a harem in name, but anyone who didn’t know better would see it and question their sanity. ’Isn’t this a goddamn zoo!?’

"Ah, I’m going to be the Emperor?!"

After Zou Feng’s group left the Underground Palace, Bian Yixia re-emerged to take charge and summoned Wang Xingjian to the Imperial Palace.

Wang Xingjian exchanged some pleasantries with Zou Feng before being told that he would soon be enthroned.

He clearly hadn’t expected Bian Yixia to abdicate and leave so decisively, and he was stunned for a long moment.

In Zou Feng’s eyes, let alone Immortal Cultivation, Wang Xingjian had already given up on the path of the Martial Dao.

Logically, after conquering the world with Bian Yixia, he should have had access to all the cultivation resources he could want. Yet, the current Wang Xingjian was merely at the Sixth Grade Gang Qi Realm.

With that level of strength, even if the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect wasn’t picky about its disciples, anyone who hadn’t even reached the True Qi Realm would immediately fail the Outer Sect’s monthly exams.

He wouldn’t even qualify to be cannon fodder in the campaigns to conquer the Outer Realm.

Wang Xingjian was also clearly aware of his own standing in terms of cultivation, so he hadn’t expressed any longing for the Eastern Earth Immortal Realm during their chat just now.

"Brother Wang, there’s no need to be surprised. We have no interest in establishing this kind of mortal dynasty anymore."

"In any case, just take the role for now. If you don’t feel comfortable, you can just pass it on to a successor you deem reliable!" Zou Feng said, patting his shoulder.

Seeing that Zou Feng and the others genuinely didn’t care, Wang Xingjian stopped being coy and readily accepted.

He didn’t have to worry about anyone raising objections or being concerned that his position was unstable.

Zou Feng had effortlessly repelled hundreds of thousands of rebel soldiers with a shout, not only causing their commander to be executed on the spot but also making Yang Qianqian, a new expert from the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, bow her head in submission upon seeing him.

Even though Zou Feng would soon return to the Eastern Earth Immortal Realm, it was as if he now had an incredible backer "up there."

After this was so pleasantly decided, Zou Feng pulled Wang Xingjian aside and whispered, "About the... empress and all that, you should try to be a bit more normal..."

After all, the dynasty was still named Hongxing. Zou Feng didn’t believe Wang Xingjian would do something *too* outrageous.

Hearing this, Wang Xingjian chuckled. "Younger Brother Zou, you worry too much. How could I be someone so lacking in propriety? Don’t worry. It’s true that my hobbies are a bit... unique, but that doesn’t mean I can’t perform my normal duties..."

After hearing that, Zou Feng said no more.

Next, he visited his old acquaintances from the Hongxing Gang, as well as the family of his master, Luo Yong, who had been under Wang Xingjian’s protection all this time.

More than ten years had passed, and Luo Yong had clearly aged a great deal.

Zou Feng took out a life-extending Elixir he had prepared long ago and offered it to him.

He then asked if Luo Yong and his family were willing to go live with him in the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect.

Cultivation was out of the question; they could only go there to live out their retirement.

With Zou Feng’s current influence in the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect, protecting Luo Yong’s family and helping them put down roots in the Eastern Earth Immortal Realm would be no problem at all.

However, Luo Yong politely refused the offer without a moment’s hesitation.

"Feng’Er, these old bones of mine can’t withstand the rigors of a sea voyage."

"What you might consider a light breeze and small waves could very well mean I’d die in a foreign land ahead of my time."

"Besides, our roots are here, after all..." Luo Yong said with a smile, waving his hand dismissively.

Seeing this, Zou Feng didn’t press the matter. "Master, in that case... please take good care of yourself!"

"Feng’Er, no need to be sad. Ever since I took you as my disciple, your master’s fate has defied the heavens. I’ve gained wealth I never dared to dream of, even took a concubine, and now I’m surrounded by children and grandchildren. This life has been more than worth it!"

"But..."

Seeing Luo Yong hesitate to speak, Zou Feng immediately said, "Master, if you have any other instructions, please don’t hesitate to say them!"

Luo Yong stammered, "If... if in the future, among my descendants, there is one with the aptitude for cultivation, and they happen to make it to the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect..."

Zou Feng immediately understood Luo Yong’s meaning.

He simply wanted him to look after his descendants if he had the chance.

It was only natural for an old man to think of his future generations.

Moreover, Luo Yong was already surrounded by children and grandchildren. With the new Emperor Wang Xingjian protecting them, his descendants would have every resource available to them, just like the Royal Family.

In that case, it was highly likely that some of his descendants would emerge who could reach the First Grade and successfully cross the Fallen Immortal Sea.

So, Zou Feng immediately had Luo Yong send someone to bring a few Jade Pendants. He then enveloped them with Spiritual Qi and infused them with his own blood.

"Master, if any of your descendants show outstanding talent in the future, you can give them one of these Jade Pendants. Tell them to wear it and come find me at the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect!"

With that matter settled, Zou Feng left the residence amidst Luo Yong’s profuse thanks.

For Zou Feng, this trip back to his old home—taking Bian Yixia and Tian Yun with him and settling matters with the people from his past—had completely severed all his lingering attachments.

Resolving his affairs in the Mortal Realm was of great benefit to his state of mind.

After staying for another two days, Zou Feng finally led Tian Yun and Bian Yixia aboard the Flying Celestial Ship and headed toward the coast where the Xiangrui was docked.

The reason they stayed for two extra days was, naturally, because Tian Yun and Bian Yixia also had matters to attend to.