Xiang Nan was stunned for a long while, but he didn't say why, he just sighed that things have changed and people have changed.
However, Xiang Nan is still very happy with the current strength of the Haotian Empire.
At least Haotian is an official force willing to work hard for the common people.
Xiang Nan warned Xiaohe emphatically: "In the Haotian Empire, you can't use force easily. This place is different from the Iron Continent."
"In the Haotian Empire, using martial arts abilities in places where humans gather violates the laws of the empire, and will be suppressed by the military immediately."
"Really smart." Xiaohe nodded appreciatively: "The common people are the root of martial arts. It seems that the Haotian Empire is well versed in this way. No wonder it can do so prosperously now."
"Any country that can kill civilians indiscriminately is doomed to fail in the long run. History has taught us countless lessons, but many times, many empires fail to do this."
Protecting civilians requires spreading more troops, so although everyone understands the truth, most empires do not have this energy and ability.
At the entrance of the former Haotian City, an archway with the three characters "Haoranzong" has been hung.
Looking inside from the entrance, you can see a huge humanoid sculpture, that sculpture is the hero of the southern region, Xiang Nan, created in the same way that Nine Heavens Continent created the sculpture for Bai Muchen.
Xiao He looked at the sculpture, then at Xiang Nan, with an exaggerated expression: "I already believed that you are Xiang Nan, but this..."
Xiaohe pointed at the sculpture and said, "Isn't it a bit too exaggerated?"
Xiang Nan's face flushed slightly, and he said awkwardly: "I didn't expect them to do this. Anyway, there is a purpose, and I can't control it anyway."
Propagating heroic ideas is very important. The Haotian Empire uses this to attract countless fighters, and the purpose is not too pure.
The Haotian Empire is no longer what it used to be, and even Xiang Nan is not very good at judging the current situation.
Entering Haoranzong also took a lot of effort from Xiang Nan. First of all, he can't reveal his identity. Feng Xuan has analyzed the relationship with him a long time ago.
In the end, it was Xiaohe who took out Luoxuezong's badge and said that he was here to join Haoranzong, so he was let go.
Naturally, Xiang Nan changed his disguise and couldn't show his true colors.
And the two of them were taken by five sect disciples to the inner courtyard of the sect, which was the former site of the Haoran sect.
"I heard that your Snow Sect slaughtered the common people." A Haoran Sect disciple asked Xiao He suddenly.
Xiaohe was slightly embarrassed, and said: "Indeed, that's why I left Luoxuezong and wanted to join Haoranzong."
The sect disciple sneered coldly: "Be the most honest, our Haoran Sect is so powerful now, it's fine if you come to join us sincerely, if you have any careful thoughts, haha..."
Xiaohe looked at Xiang Nan.
Xiang Nan shook his head, and said in a low voice: "Be patient, the sect grows bigger, there will always be some arrogant little shrimps."
Seeing Xiang Nan's face, Xiaohe swallowed his anger all the way and didn't say anything.
The next thing is a bit cumbersome and lackluster.
After meeting the junior elders of the Haoran Sect, Xiang Nan revealed his identity, which immediately caused a huge commotion in the elder hall.
Na Shi Beihong personally brought a group of elders to meet Xiang Nan in secret.
With Xiang Nan's guarantee, Xiaohe naturally joined the Haoran Sect very smoothly and became another shining star disciple of the Haoran Sect. Of course, not yet.
In the elders' hall, all the elders had high hopes for Xiang Nan. They first asked about his health, and then asked about his realm, his strength, and his recent experience.
Xiaohe was terrified by this kind of scene, she had never seen a disciple who could accept such a large-scale treatment in her own sect.
It feels like the suzerain has returned in person, so there is no need to make such a big fuss.
Seeing that Xiang Nan was absent-minded all the time, Shi Beihong also understood Xiang Nan's thoughts, so he smiled and said, "Okay, it's a great joy for my Haoran Sect to have Xiang Nan come back, but now he misses his teacher, us old men Don’t pester him any longer.”
"Xiang Nan."
"The disciple is here." Xiang Nan cupped his fists.
Shi Beihong smiled gratifiedly: "Go, go to Sun Peak, and go see your master."
Xiang Nan didn't even have time to thank him, so he pulled Xiaohe and ran away.
The two flew all the way to Sun Peak.
Today, Sun Peak is not what it used to be, and Yan Ran has become the most lively place in the entire Haoran Sect, not for anything else, but because it is the place where Xiang Nan once practiced.
Countless disciples crowded on the Sun Peak, some were chatting, some were fighting, and some were sitting cross-legged and practicing quietly.
But Sun Peak's exercises are really difficult to practice. Among these disciples, ninety percent are not from Sun Peak, they just come here to practice martial arts every day.
The Sun Palace is still deserted, except for the disciples who just entered Sun Peak, nearly one-third of the palace is still empty.
As soon as he stepped on the steps of the Sun Palace, Xiang Nan's eyes turned red.
The past is so vivid that I can't help but regret it.
He walked to the door of Xu Caiyue's bedroom step by step, tidied his clothes carefully, took three deep breaths, and then raised his hand to knock on the door gently.
"Master, unfilial disciple, Xiang Nan is here to see you."
Xiaohe looked at Xiang Nan curiously, feeling very strange in her heart, wondering what kind of big man Xiang Nan was going to see as a master who could make him so dignified.
"Enter."
Inside the door, a simple word made Xiang Nan's tears roll in his eyes.
He wiped his eyes, pushed the door open and entered.
A ray of sunset came in from the window, and Xu Caiyue sat in front of the window drinking tea dignifiedly.
After a long time no see, Sun Peak Master Xu Caiyue has lost weight again.
"Not dead yet?" Xu Caiyue glanced at Xiang Nan.
"Take your luck." Xiang Nan grinned.
Xu Caiyue looked Xiang Nan up and down, nodded and said, "I'm thinner, but also stronger."
"You were a sixteen-year-old child when you first came here, and now you're an adult."
Xiang Nan was moved in his heart: "Master has also lost weight. These clothes are a little looser, but they are also more beautiful."
Xu Caiyue said angrily: "Slick tongue, don't learn well outside."
Xiang Nan rolled up his arms and sleeves: "Master, ask my apprentice to cook a good meal for you. Let the master and apprentice have a good meal."
The corners of Xu Caiyue's mouth turned up, "Go ahead."
Xiang Nan cooked the food himself and prepared a delicious meal. The master and apprentice drank wine to the moon to relieve their longing.
On the way, Xiang Nan also introduced Xiaohe to Xu Caiyue, and explained how he and Xiaohe became enemies, resolved them, and finally condensed into a life-saving friendship.
Xu Caiyue said: "I've heard about the Luoxue Sect, since Xiaohe is here, let's stay."
"Xiang Nan, how long do you plan to stay when you come back this time?"
Xiang Nan scratched his head and said, "Master knows that I am a restless person, so I shouldn't stay for too long when I return this time."
"After getting the letter of recommendation from the sect, I have to go home and go straight to Middle Earth."
"You should have heard about the Star Guild, I plan to go and have a look."
Xu Caiyue said: "When you go to Middle Earth, you have to be careful in everything. There is a wider world there, which is more complicated and dangerous than the four regions."
"Yes." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Not only does Zhongtu have the Star Guild, but it also has the base camp of the Whampoa Family. It should be very exciting there."
In this world, the two most heaven-defying forces are in Middle-earth, and Xiang Nan has already begun to fall in love with him.