I Am Overlord

attack hadn't been for nothing.
Much of the knot in his heart had been untied. 

After the silver-winged owl left, Ye Chaomu, Tuoba Wan'er, Little White, and the others returned one after another.

”Sorry, big brother, ” apologized Ye Chaomu while knitting her sleeves like a child who had done something wrong.

Tuoba Wan'er also said guiltily, ”Holy son-in-law, you may scold me.
I shouldn't have left. ”

”Beat me up, boss.
I should have stayed, ” said Little White sullenly.

They had all been brought away during Xiang Shaoyun's dangerous moment, and they were extremely unhappy about it.

Xiang Shaoyun looked at them and smiled.
”Don't blame yourself.
This is not your fault.
We're all fine, right? ”

Xiang Shaoyun had matured greatly as a person, and he could understand their helplessness well.
They all had their own guardians, and they weren't exactly left with a choice at times.
Only when they gained sufficient strength would they be able to freely make their own decisions. 

Ye Chaomu, Tuoba Wan'er, and Little White were slightly placated upon hearing his words.

”Di Batian was forced to leave, and we don't know when he'll return.
Let's wrap this up, ” Xiang Shaoyun shifted the topic.

He headed toward the main peak's grand hall.
Many of the mountains and buildings in the area had been destroyed by the battle, and the entire sect was in a mess.
Fortunately, the main peak's grand hall hadn't suffered much damage.
After 10 years, he could finally step into this place openly. 

Xiang Shaoyun's heart was filled with melancholy. 

He swept his gaze across the imposing hall, looking at the familiar environment.
He couldn't help but sigh, ”Father, I'm back.
However, most of your people and the foundation you have built are no longer here.
I will create an even stronger foundation for you and push the sect into a tier-8—or even a tier-9—organization, spreading our might throughout the entirety of the dominion. ”

He made the vow relatively calmly, and this was more like setting himself a goal rather than making a solemn vow.
Additionally, this was his way of doing something about the guilt he felt toward his father. 

Xiang Shaoyun stepped into the hall and looked at the luxurious decorations inside.
His gaze landed on the jade throne at the tallest point of the hall.
He walked over and sat down.

People started coming in, and when they saw Xiang Shaoyun seated high on the throne, they bowed and greeted, ”Congratulations, young master, for your return. ”

Their voices reverberated in the hall, breathing some life into the empty hall.

Xiang Shaoyun raised his head and said, ”Be at ease.
Take some rest. ” He looked at Devouring Ghost and Ye Chaomu before saying, ”Gather the surviving Di Sect members.
I have something to say to them.
Also, Little Mu, take some people to search the storages of the numerous pavilions.
Try to preserve as much of the inventory as possible. ”

”Yes, young master, ” Devouring Ghost replied before leaving with Celestian Skeleton and a few others.

As for Ye Chaomu, she brought the 13 eagles and did as told.
Xiang Shaoyun then had Pang Tongyuan, Old Yao, and Yao Qian brought over.
After having Old Urchin remove the seal on Old Yao, he gave Pang Tongyuan some herbs to heal up.

Pang Tongyuan refused the herbs.
”Young master, don't waste these treasures.
My stars have all been destroyed.
I am going to remain a cripple for the rest of my life.
The pill from Old Yao is enough for me to survive for a while. ” 

”What? You lost all your stars? ” Xiang Shaoyun exclaimed in alarm.