Chapter 755

But despite their curses, their hands did not stop—they bowed even harder and licked with even greater fervor:

“Your Radiance! The Black Stone Clan pledges eternal loyalty!”

“The Moonwood Clan vows to serve as your vanguard!”

“Please, Your Radiance, take pity and guide our lost descendants!”

The divine halo naturally emanating from Li Chen made them feel their eyes burn and their souls tremble at the mere thought of raising their heads to look directly at him, leaving not a shred of doubt in their hearts.

Who would dare question the existence of this being? It would be sheer suicide!

Not only did they dare not question him—they had already begun automatically filling in Li Chen’s identity in their minds: surely an ancient, mighty pure-blooded Elf King, perhaps even a primordial power who fought in the Divine-Demon War, now awakened after slumbering from ancient wounds!

Li Chen’s gaze swept casually through the crowd, as if searching for something.

Eventually, his eyes “happened” to land on Lothema, kneeling at the very front in the most humble posture, and those behind him dressed in the attire of the Windwhisper Family.

“Eighty thousand years… has it truly been so long?”

Li Chen sighed softly, his tone carrying just the right touch of weariness and faded memory.

“I have slept too long; many worldly matters have slipped my mind. You—step forward. Tell me the state of this world today.”

Lothema, named, froze in shock, then his joy nearly burst from his chest!

He forced down his excitement and bowed again urgently: “As Your Radiance commands! To answer Your Radiance’s questions is Lothema’s greatest honor!”

Seeing this, the clan leaders of other families felt ice flood their hearts and sank into despair; their eyes toward Lothema brimmed with envy and jealousy, yet not a trace dared show.

They knew the Windwhisper Family had struck unimaginable fortune—this “Ancient Elf King” had chosen them first!

Lothema suppressed his inner pride and arrogance, slowly raised his head, and offered in the most humble tone: “Your Radiance has just awakened; this place is harsh and unfit for prolonged stay. If Your Radiance does not disdain us, please allow us to escort you to our humble abode to rest, where Lothema may detail the current state of affairs with utmost care—our clan shall spare no effort to serve Your Radiance!”

In his mind, he already envisioned the glory and status the Windwhisper Family would gain by welcoming this “Elf King” home—perhaps even becoming the supreme leader of all half-elves in the Eternal Day Empire!

Yet he did not know that all of this, from start to finish, had been meticulously arranged by Li Chen—for him, and for the entire Windwhisper Family.

His current ecstasy, his pride and calculations—all had been foreseen by Li Chen.

Li Chen wanted them to willingly place him upon a divine throne, and then serve him as they chose.

As Li Chen was escorted by the Windwhisper Family, surrounded like a deity returning to their domain,

the rumor of “the awakening of an ancient Elf King of divine bloodline” spread like wildfire across the entire southern region of the Eternal Day Empire, and continued expanding toward the imperial capital.

Major factions stirred in response; even some key southern outposts of the Eternal Day Church received verified, relatively accurate intelligence through special channels.

Logically, the Church should have dispatched its top-tier Qiangzhe , or even required the Pope himself to come—or summon this powerful being.

But the Church now faced troubles: the Pope had vanished for a long time, and other bishops lacked sufficient strength, all watching cautiously, none daring to make contact.

After all, an ancient power of Elf King bloodline—none among them could afford to offend.

Without orders from above, none dared act on their own.