Chapter 760 - Great Chu Changes Owner

As the Hong Domain began purging the last blood demon remnants, Chen Fan had already returned to the Great Chu Empire, where peace had long since settled.

The empire’s major cities were in the process of rebuilding, and with the Blood Demon Cave’s annihilation, it wouldn’t be long before prosperity was fully restored.

Although the land around the Spring Autumn Sect was greatly damaged and beyond repair, new buildings rose swiftly, like bamboo shoots after rain, restoring the sect's former grandeur.

When Chen Fan returned to the Spring Autumn Sect, the entire sect rejoiced upon hearing of the Blood Demon Cave’s destruction.

For years, the Blood Demon Cave had hung over them like a looming blade, capable of striking at any moment.

Such attacks had occurred several times before.

Five years ago, the blood demons ravaged the Great Chu Empire. Back then, Chen Fan was an eighth-level Core Formation realm holy disciple. Despite his and everyone’s efforts, the sect suffered heavy losses during the invasion.

He had advanced to the ninth-level Core Formation realm at the critical moment, turning the tide and securing victory. If not for that, the sect would have been destroyed.

Five years later, the blood demons had unleashed their fury across the entire Hong Domain. More than half of the Great Chu Empire’s lands had fallen, many of the top-tier sects were destroyed, and countless experts died tragically.

Again, Chen Fan had returned at a critical moment, sweeping away the blood demons with a single stroke. He saved not only the Spring Autumn Sect but the entire Great Chu Empire—and, in truth, the whole Hong Domain.

If not for Chen Fan, following the awakening of the Man and Earth Guardians, the blood demon army would have torn through the Hong Domain like a flood, leaving no one capable of resisting.

Chen Fan was now turtled up inside the Spring Autumn Sect, spending quiet days with his parents as if the turmoil outside was none of his concern.

Within half a day, news of the Blood Demon Cave’s annihilation swept through the entire Hong Domain.

Everyone learned that the cave, which had plunged the domain into an abyss of suffering, was no more. People celebrated, and many joined the effort to eliminate the remaining blood demons, determined to leave none alive and end their scourge for good.

As details of the battle spread, nearly everyone in the Hong Domain learned that Chen Fan had played a decisive role in destroying the Blood Demon Cave. Many believed that without him, the Hong Domain would have faced annihilation.

Stories of Chen Fan’s feats at the True Martial Academy also surfaced, setting off a shocking storm in the Hong Domain. Countless young martial artists now looked up to him as their idol.

“Sect Leader, High Elder, Master, now that the cave is gone, our sect will no longer face such calamities. I’ll leave this true qi incarnation here in case of future emergencies."

Feng Baiyu nodded and said, “Alright. The current state of the Hong Domain is thanks to your efforts. News of your deeds has spread far and wide, inspiring many young geniuses who’ve journeyed from distant lands to join the Spring Autumn Sect, hoping to follow in your footsteps."

The Spring Autumn Sect had suffered heavy casualties in this blood calamity.

From the disciples to the elders, countless people had died. Now, the sect desperately needed fresh talent to rebuild.

After details of Chen Fan’s deeds spread, many young geniuses rushed from all over to join the Spring Autumn Sect, hoping to become the next Chen Fan.

“Then I hope the sect continues to grow and flourish.” Chen Fan smiled.

Although he was now a disciple of Peerless Peak, he remained grateful to the Spring Autumn Sect, the place where his journey began.

He knew the importance of honoring one’s roots.

“Haha, with your blessing, I’m sure it will become stronger than ever.” Wei Buyu laughed.

His greatest pride wasn’t in reaching the Divine Nascent realm but in having Chen Fan as his disciple.

After bidding farewell to Feng Baiyu and the others, Chen Fan went to the imperial city with Chen Zhengqing and their clan members.

During the blood calamity, the Great Chu Empire’s royal family surrendered to the Blood Demon Cave and became their lackey, acting as their vanguard and destroying many sects.

When the humans retaliated, all the blood demons in the Great Chu Empire were slaughtered; not even the royal family was spared.

With the royal palace now vacant, the people waited in silent anticipation, wondering what stance the Chen Clan would take.

The once small Chen Clan, originally based in the modest Grade-3 Xuanyang City, had risen step by step alongside Chen Fan’s meteoric rise. It had dethroned the former prestigious Qin Clan to claim the title of the number one clan in the empire.

While their own strength hadn’t yet matched the prestige of this title, Chen Fan was still alive, making them deserve it.

Now, Chen Fan’s cultivation has grown past even their imagination. Everyone in the Hong Domain knew that the destruction of the Blood Demon Cave was all thanks to him.

Many believed that, with his backing, the Chen Clan could become the top clan not just in the Great Chu Empire but in the entire region.

Everyone now wanted to know if the Chen Clan would enter the royal palace and become the Great Chu Empire’s new ruler.

This question was answered very soon.

The Chen Clan entered the royal palace, declaring the end of the old regime.

From this day forward, the Great Chu Empire had a new ruler, and with it, a new name—the Great Chen Empire.

The people were not surprised when the Chen Clan entered the royal palace; it was the logical next step.

Word of the Chen Clan's rise to the throne spread rapidly, shaking the entire Hong Domain.

On the day of the coronation, representatives from the thirty-five nations of the Hong Domain came to pay their respects, with even Emperor Li attending in person.

The grandeur of this event left the imperial city’s citizens in awe.

It was now clear to everyone that the era of the Chu Clan had ended. The Great Chu Empire had a new ruling family, and its name would now reflect this change—the Chen family had ascended, with Chen Fan’s father, Chen Zhengqing, crowned as the new sovereign king.

For Chen Zhengqing, this change felt surreal. He had never expected to one day become the sovereign king of the Great Chu Empire and rule the world.

He remembered his humble beginnings, entering the imperial city as a stranger from a small town, dismissed as a country bumpkin. Yet here he was, seated on the throne, ruling over an empire.

In the past, the Great Chu Empire was ruled by the Chu Clan, but they couldn’t rule over those top-tier sects. However, the new royal family had the whole world submit to them.

Every remaining sect in the Great Chu Empire now acknowledged their authority—a feat the previous dynasty could never accomplish.