Wang Xiao’s gaze pierced through layers of space, landing on the figures in the distance.

There were three figures, all wearing identical black attire.

Embroidered on the front were nine great suns, and on the back, a bright moon.

Upon the moon, two swords were crossed.

These three figures also emanated a rising purple energy.

Though it wasn’t as potent as Feng Qing’s and Yao Shi’s.

However, it was mixed with a faint golden aura, as if a divine dragon was roaring within.

This was Emperor’s Qi!

’People from the Demon-slaying Bureau and the Demon Extermination Bureau...’

Wang Xiao’s eyes flashed.

The powers of Ye State were divided into one progenitor, two bureaus, and the Three Saints and Six Sects.

The "two bureaus" referred to the Demon-slaying Bureau and the Demon Extermination Bureau.

Both were subordinate to the Great Ye Court.

Or perhaps more accurately, they were governed by the Divine Race that stood behind the Great Ye Court.

The three had clearly been watching the battle.

They only revealed themselves after the battle was decided.

Sensing Wang Xiao’s space-piercing gaze, the three figures did not approach. Instead, they cupped their fists toward him from a distance.

"Lin Feng of the Demon-slaying Bureau greets Lord Wang."

"Gu Mo of the Demon-slaying Bureau greets Lord Wang."

"Wei Li of the Demon Extermination Bureau greets Lord Wang."

Although the three could tell that Wang Xiao’s Realm was only that of a Venerable in the Divine Palace Realm—that he had not yet undergone Dragon Transformation to become a Celestial Venerable.

But since Wang Xiao could suppress two great Celestial Venerables, he more than deserved to be called a Celestial Venerable.

Celestial Venerable was a title bestowed by the Cultivation Realm, not a Realm of cultivation itself.

In the end, only strength mattered.

Wang Xiao’s expression remained unchanged as he looked at the three and spoke.

"Are you three here to cause trouble for me as well?!"

He could see that the three men before him were also Celestial Venerables who had opened their own Grotto Heavens.

However, their auras were a tier lower than those of Feng Qing and Yao Shi.

Though his physical body was currently severely injured, he had no fear of the trio.

Lin Feng smiled.

"Lord Wang, you previously helped our Demon-slaying Bureau eliminate the demonic scourge near Qingshui City, and now you have captured Ao Guang and other elites of the Demon Race. Why would we possibly come looking for trouble with you?"

Clearly, he had quietly investigated Wang Xiao’s background before coming.

After all, Wang Xiao had revealed his identity to Wenren Hu and the others.

With the resources of the Demon-slaying Bureau, it would have been a simple matter to investigate.

Gu Mo said,

"Lord Wang, as for your three disciples, the Wenren Hu siblings have joined our Demon-slaying Bureau, while Lin AhSan has joined the Demon Extermination Bureau. We will be sure to take good care of them."

His tone was cordial as he tried to build a rapport with Wang Xiao.

Wang Xiao’s gaze remained placid. He was unconcerned about his identity being exposed.

He had never intended to hide his identity after emerging from his seclusion.

In this world, those born with innate knowledge were exceedingly rare, but they were not unheard of.

Even if the Demon-slaying Bureau knew his identity, they would likely assume he was the reincarnation of some ancient Celestial Venerable.

After a moment’s thought, Wang Xiao said,

"Those three merely shared a bit of affinity with me. I casually passed on some of my Techniques to them, but they can’t truly be considered my disciples."

"Now, why don’t you three state the purpose of your visit."

Lin Feng got straight to the point.

"We simply heard that a peerless expert had appeared in our Ye State, so our curiosity got the better of us, and we came to take a look."

"If you don’t have a place to settle yet, Lord Wang, you are welcome to join our Great Ye Court."

"Then, even the Holy Lands wouldn’t dare lay a finger on you, Lord Wang!"

"Moreover, our Great Ye Court possesses many Supreme Treasures that even the Holy Land Sects do not have. Perhaps they could help you advance even further, Lord Wang."

Wang Xiao said flatly,

"I am accustomed to a life of leisure and have no interest in joining the Court. The three of you should take your leave."

A flicker of movement appeared in Lin Feng’s eyes, but he didn’t press the matter. He cupped his fists and said,

"Very well. We shall take our leave. If you should ever change your mind, Lord Wang, you can come to Ye Capital at any time. The doors of the Demon-slaying Bureau and the Demon Extermination Bureau will always be open to you."

With a single movement, he departed without hesitation, vanishing over the horizon in the blink of an eye.

The other two also cupped their fists toward Wang Xiao before turning to leave.

’Those men have some sense, not taking advantage of my injuries to make a move.’

A glint appeared in Wang Xiao’s eyes.

However, he still felt a tinge of regret.

He had caused such a huge commotion, suppressing a Venerable and capturing Celestial Venerables.

Yet the ones who were supposed to show up still hadn’t.

Were the Cultivators in this ancestral land really that patient?!

’Never mind. The priority right now is to recover as quickly as possible, then comprehend the ethereal traces of the Great Dao I managed to capture!’

Once he condensed the Nine Great Origin Dao Fruits, Wang Xiao could attempt to merge his Inner World with his Purple Mansion, open a Grotto Heaven, and truly become a Celestial Venerable!

Moreover, the Grotto Heaven he would create would have Dao Fruits acting as a buffer, weakening its connection to the outer Heaven and Earth.

Unlike the Celestial Venerables of this world, he wouldn’t risk bringing down a calamity from Heaven and Earth just by causing a major celestial phenomenon!

He glanced at the near-dead Feng Qing and Yao Shi within his Grotto Heaven. His Divine Thought invaded their own Grotto Heavens, plundering every last Celestial Venerable Spiritual Treasure and all the various Spirit Medicines inside.

The two had been grievously wounded by Wang Xiao and then struck by the lightning tribulation. With their bodies and Divine Souls on the verge of shattering, they were powerless to stop him.

They could only lie there, allowing Wang Xiao to do as he pleased.

Seeing this, the Wine Sword Immortal and the others trembled violently, terrified that Wang Xiao would come to settle accounts with them.

After all, they too had taken the opportunity to attack his Grotto Heaven earlier.

Fortunately, Wang Xiao only looted the treasures from the two Celestial Venerables and paid the others no mind.

This allowed them to breathe a heavy sigh of relief.

’I need to find a place to go into seclusion for a while.’