After Long Zhanguo, Wan Tianxue, and the others left, Xiao Tiance approached the two five-star warriors who had been summoned by the Zhou family from Tianhai. These two appeared to be in their sixties or seventies, but their strength was not to be underestimated. Earlier, when Xing Feng escorted the Zhou family's people, these two had been stopped by Tianqi at Xiao Tiance's signal.

Now, as Xiao Tiance stood before them, these two warriors, severely injured by Wang Changsheng, immediately knelt down and pleaded, "Wutao of the Wu family and Wang Zhi of the Wang family pay respects to Lord Xiao. We beg Lord Xiao to spare our lives. From now on, whatever Lord Xiao needs, we are at your service, ready to risk our lives."

Though Wutao and Wang Zhi were filled with fear, they also harbored a sliver of hope, for Xiao Tiance had spared them. However, they still didn't know what Xiao Tiance intended to do with them.

Xiao Tiance slowly nodded upon hearing their pleas. "The Wu family and the Wang family, is it? So, you both have families backing you. Very well."

Wutao and Wang Zhi's faces turned ashen. What good were powerful families compared to the Heavenly Palace? In front of Xiao Tiance, all their power and resources were insignificant. But Xiao Tiance's next words filled them with endless hope.

"Do you want to live? To not only survive but even make further progress and reach the level of a War God in a few years?" Xiao Tiance asked calmly.

Wutao and Wang Zhi exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with joy. They immediately kowtowed to Xiao Tiance, "We are willing to die in service of Lord Xiao!" As martial artists, they were obsessed with becoming stronger. They cared little for their family's business, focusing solely on their quest for breakthroughs.

Xiao Tiance nodded slightly. In the next moment, he struck them both on the chest with his palms. They immediately spat out a mouthful of blackened blood, and black mist began to seep from their pores. Surprisingly, instead of feeling discomfort, they felt rejuvenated, as if their energy had surged. Even Xiao Tiance's face turned slightly pale from the exertion.

Wutao and Wang Zhi stared in shock at the black blood they had expelled and the impurities they had discharged. Seeing Xiao Tiance's pale face, they realized that he had sacrificed a portion of his strength to clear their meridians. This was an unimaginable benefit, as unblocked meridians would allow their long-stagnant martial arts skills to advance further. Both were now confident that they could reach the half-step War God level in a short time.

"Thank you, Lord Xiao!" Wutao and Wang Zhi bowed deeply again.

Xiao Tiance nodded and said, "I will be going to Tianhai in some time to handle a few matters. Since you two are locals, that's all the better. When you return, try to make a breakthrough and regain your family's power. Understood?"

At this moment, Xiao Tiance thought of his brother from six years ago—the brother who had stabbed him in the back. Now that he had returned, he would settle all those old grudges. As for Wutao and Wang Zhi? They were merely pawns in his larger plan.

Wutao and Wang Zhi earnestly promised, "We will be waiting in Tianhai for your arrival, Lord Xiao."

Xiao Tiance acknowledged them with a nod and let them go. As for when he would go to Tianhai, he didn't specify. Tianhai was a place where he had once spent several years. He had attended university there, and in his third year, he had started his own business, which grew rapidly, reaching the scale of a top company within two or three years. Back then, he was hailed as a once-in-a-century business prodigy in Tianhai's business circles. But all of that ended when he was expelled from his family, betrayed by his best friend.

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But those matters could wait. For now, Xiao Tiance's priority was to finish the business here and then go to Beijiang to find his daughter. Tianyi had sent him a video showing his daughter still waiting for him at the hotel entrance.

Finally, Xiao Tiance approached Shen Qingtian and said with a smile, "Master Shen."

"Whatever you need, my lord, the Shen family will do everything in its power!" Shen Qingtian responded with utmost respect.

Xiao Tiance waved his hand. "As I’ve said before, your daughter and my wife are close friends. You are a senior, no need to be so formal. What I want to say is that everything that happened here today must be kept confidential. Do not let your daughter know. I carry too many burdens, and I can't reveal everything to my wife just yet. If your daughter asks how today's matter was handled, just say it was done by the Xuntian Division."

Upon hearing this, Hou Zonghua, the Director of the Xuntian Division, who had been standing nearby, quickly nodded and said, "That's right, Master Shen. The destruction of the Zhou family tonight was due to the Xuntian Division’s acquisition of their criminal evidence. We took them down in one sweep."

Shen Qingtian quickly nodded and assured Xiao Tiance, "You can rest assured, my lord. I will keep today’s events strictly confidential, not revealing anything to my daughter for the rest of my life."

Xiao Tiance smiled and said, "No need to hide it forever. I will gradually reveal my identity to my wife so she can slowly accept it."

Xiao Tiance paused, looked at Shen Qingtian, and continued, "Master Shen, Qianjiang is ultimately too small. Do you have any interest in expanding to Tianhai? If you do, I can help you. You heard earlier that I will be going to Tianhai soon."

Shen Qingtian was overjoyed at this and quickly nodded, "Thank you, my lord! I will arrange matters at home in the next few days and then head to Tianhai to pave the way for you!"

Xiao Tiance smiled and nodded. He then approached the warriors of the Heavenly Palace and spoke with great fervor, "I thank all my brothers for your support! Now, I ask you to leave Dragon Nation immediately and continue fighting beyond our borders!"

Xiao Tiance then looked at the four Heavenly Kings of the Heavenly Palace—Mie, Zhan, An, and Lu—and nodded at them. "You four have worked hard."

The four Heavenly Kings each gave Xiao Tiance a slight nod before shouting a command and leading the warriors of the Heavenly Palace away.

Before the three thousand elite warriors of the Heavenly Palace left, they all knelt on one knee before Xiao Tiance and shouted, "Farewell, Lord!"

"Farewell, Lord!"

"Farewell, Lord!"

The resounding voices echoed through the sky as the warriors dispersed. Xiao Tiance stood on the mountainside, watching his brothers depart. He hadn't expected that in just five short years, he could establish such a powerful force in foreign lands.

He had never checked how much money he had in his accounts, but he held the highest-level accounts in the world’s top banks. Some of those banks were even owned by him. Though he hadn't established any companies in recent years, dozens of top global companies belonged to him. Under his command was the Heavenly Palace, a force that struck fear into countless foreign powers!

Now, he had returned with overwhelming power to protect his daughter and wife. He was confident that this time, he would give them a life filled with honor and happiness.

"Xiaoxiao, wait for Daddy. Daddy will be home soon."

"Weiwei, please believe in me. This time, I won’t let you down again. Everything you’ve lost over the years, I, Xiao Tiance, will repay you a thousandfold, ten thousandfold. I’ll make those who once looked down on you regret it all!"

Xiao Tiance murmured to himself as a fully armed helicopter descended into the courtyard. As the cabin door opened, Xiao Tiance stepped inside. The door closed, and the helicopter sped towards Beijiang.

It was only six o’clock in the evening, and Xiao Tiance didn’t want his daughter to wait a minute longer. The helicopter roared through the rain, tearing through the clouds, heading straight for Beijiang!