239: The name of Lu Xuan is known to the world!

The moment Mu Yun saw Lu Xuan, his reaction was even faster than Li Chengxing’s. His old face, etched with the marks of time, instantly filled with a warm, almost fawning smile.

Mu Yun ignored Li Chengxing beside him and quickly stepped forward, greeting Lu Xuan. He even changed his address from Lord Lu to Lao Lu.

“Oh, it’s Lao Lu!”

Li Chengxing, seeing this, puffed out his beard and glared, then quickly followed behind Mu Yun, loudly responding to Lu Xuan.

“It’s Lao Lu! We’ve finally waited for you.”

The Blackbird Guard members stationed on both sides of the gate witnessed this scene, their eyes wide and round with shock, their gazes all focusing on Lu Xuan.

Unaware of the truth, they assumed that Mu Yun and Li Chengxing, these two esteemed Vice Directors, had an extraordinary and extremely deep relationship with Lu Xuan.

Even Lu Xuan couldn't help but feel incredibly surprised; Director Mu's enthusiasm seemed a little too much.

Of course, what made these Blackbird Guard members most puzzled and curious was, what kind of identity did this seemingly very young, distinguished man possess?

A member of an aristocratic family?

A Disciple of a major sect?

Or perhaps, a royal noble?

“Lao Lu, once you’re here, don’t be polite with us two!” Li Chengxing said with a face full of smiles and a very sincere tone.

“Yes, Lao Lu, please come in quickly!”

Mu Yun also hastily echoed, his smile as brilliant as the warm sun in spring.

Mu Yun was determined to cling to Lu Xuan’s thigh today; no one could stop him.

Li Chengxing and Mu Yun stood one on each side in front of Lu Xuan, their bodies slightly bowed, their posture respectful.

At the same time, they made a “please” gesture, their eyes full of eagerness, signaling Lu Xuan to enter.

This scene was simply astonishing, like a clap of thunder exploding above everyone’s heads.

The Blackbird Guard members, who had been standing stiffly aside, had eyes as wide as copper bells and mouths agape, their jaws almost dropping to the ground, their faces filled with disbelief.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan said nothing, only giving a slight nod to Mu Yun and Li Chengxing.

Just as Lu Xuan was about to lift his foot, he paused without warning, as if sensing something unusual from a distance behind him.

However, this sudden and strange action was like a heavy hammer striking the hearts of Li Chengxing and Mu Yun.

Both of them were filled with suspicion, their faces etched with confusion, but they ultimately suppressed their curiosity and did not ask further.

Lu Xuan stood with his hands casually clasped behind his back, his expression steady and calm, his posture as upright as a pine tree, not turning back, just standing quietly in place.

Strange, why did that Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) from the Imperial Palace suddenly come out to find him?

Could it be that the Empress still had something left to instruct?

Or was it that this old eunuch wanted to avenge the eunuch he had killed?

As Lu Xuan pondered, time flew by, and in the distant sky, a phantom-like afterimage, drifting like a ghost, appeared before everyone’s eyes.

This afterimage, like an arrow shot from a bow, instantly pierced through the thick clouds, swiftly swooping down towards the main gate of the Blackbird Guard headquarters.

In just the blink of an eye, that afterimage hovered steadily in mid-air, slowly descending onto the open ground.

This sudden and unannounced change startled Mu Yun and Li Chengxing, causing them both to tremble. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with caution and apprehension.

Because the speed of the newcomer was truly beyond their imagination.

What terrifying speed!

Even they, two of the most top-tier Martial Dao Grandmaster, didn't detect his presence immediately.

Unlike Li Chengxing and Mu Yun, the Blackbird Guard members on both sides of the gate, upon seeing this scene, seemed to be pulled by the same string.

They all moved swiftly and instinctively, forming a neat line across.

Each of them had sharp eyes, intently focused on the rapidly approaching uninvited guest.

At the same time, their right hands uniformly rested on their saber hilts, ready to draw their weapons at any moment.

“This is!”

Mu Yun and Li Chengxing fixed their gaze and clearly saw the newcomer’s face, and their suspended hearts suddenly relaxed.

The tense, apprehensive emotions that had just been taut instantly vanished without a trace.

Who did they think it was?

It turned out to be that old monster from the deep palace!

Moreover, the only person who could make this old monster leave the palace was the current Your Majesty.

The Grand Director of the Inner Attendant Directorate, Grand Eunuch Leng!

A powerful existence at the Minor Achievement of the Divine Palace Realm, with one foot already stepping into the Major Achievement of the Divine Palace Realm.

Grand Eunuch Leng's steps landed, and he stood firmly behind Lu Xuan, his hands carefully holding a scroll of black spirit wood as if cradling a rare treasure.

Upon the scroll, a black Xuan Bird pattern faintly appeared, as if spreading its wings to fly in the mist, with exquisite and flawless embroidery.

The next moment, Grand Eunuch Leng bowed slightly, his tone sounding very respectful.

“Lord Lu, I trust you have been well.”

“I never expected that after our farewell in the Imperial Palace, I would still have the honor to witness Lord Lu's distinguished demeanor again!”

As the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Palace and an Immortal Master of the Divine Palace Realm, Grand Eunuch Leng displayed such active warmth, and Lu Xuan naturally wouldn't keep him at arm's length.

The next second, Lu Xuan slowly lowered his hands from behind his back, his movements unhurried.

Then, Lu Xuan calmly turned around, looking directly at Grand Eunuch Leng, and spoke softly.

“So it is the Grand Director who has graced us with his presence. It is I, Lu, who was remiss and failed to greet you properly.”

“However, may I ask, Grand Director, what brings you out of the palace to seek me specifically this time?”

Lu Xuan's peripheral vision subtly glanced at what Grand Eunuch Leng held in his hands—or, more precisely, at the black spirit wood scroll he was holding.

Aside from the Empress's belongings, what else could make Grand Eunuch Leng so cautious and careful?

Lu Xuan understood instantly.

If he was not mistaken, it was indeed the Empress who had something else she wished to inform him of.

However, even though Lu Xuan had guessed the answer, his expression remained calm, showing no hint of his inner thoughts.

“Lord Lu!”

Grand Eunuch Leng's face was full of fawning smiles, his voice high-pitched and rising, “I’ve come bringing truly great news to inform you!”

Saying this, Grand Eunuch Leng even made a fawning gesture, cupping his hands, “I, your humble servant, congratulate Lord Lu in advance!”

No sooner had Grand Eunuch Leng finished speaking than his face, which had been wreathed in smiles just a moment before, instantly became extremely serious, as if winter had suddenly arrived.

That aura of killing intent rapidly spread, sweeping over everything around, as if it could congeal the invisible air in the surroundings.

Instantly, Grand Eunuch Leng’s expression stiffened, and he steadily raised the black spirit wood scroll slowly above his head with both hands.

Grand Eunuch Leng’s movements were heavy and slow, as if he were bearing an endless weight.

At this moment, his face was full of serious solemnity as he carefully lowered the black spirit wood scroll he held.

Then, in front of everyone, Grand Eunuch Leng slowly unfurled the black spirit wood scroll.

He looked up slightly, his expression incredibly solemn, enunciating each word clearly and forcefully.

“The Imperial Edict has arrived!”

“Lu Xuan, receive the Edict!”

After Grand Eunuch Leng spoke these words, Li Chengxing reacted extremely quickly.

Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee with a “thud.”

Li Chengxing's decisive action seemed to indicate that he had no doubt whatsoever about the authenticity of the Edict in Grand Eunuch Leng's hands.

Because Grand Eunuch Leng was the Grand Director of the Inner Attendant Directorate, he would never dare to falsely transmit an Imperial Edict.

Mu Yun, like Li Chengxing, knelt down on one knee without hesitation, his movements swift and clean.

With Mu Yun and Li Chengxing, the two Lord of the Blackbird Guard, leading the way, how could the rest of the Blackbird Guard hesitate for a moment?

They instantly knelt down on one knee in perfect unison, their heads uniformly bowed low.

The atmosphere on site suddenly solidified, instantly enveloped in solemnity and gravity.

It was eerily quiet outside the Blackbird Guard headquarters' main gate, as if time itself had stopped.

At this moment, even the faint sound of a needle dropping to the ground would likely be clearly audible.

Unlike the others, who were uniformly kneeling on one knee behind him, Lu Xuan stood tall and unmoving in his original spot.

Lu Xuan slightly raised his hands and gently bowed towards the Imperial Edict in Grand Eunuch Leng's hands.

“Your humble subject receives the Edict!”

As a Martial Artist of the Divine Palace Realm, within the Great Xia Dynasty, there was no need to perform the single-knee kowtow.

Grand Eunuch Leng’s gaze was sharp as he quickly scanned the surroundings, and seeing that everything was ready.

Only then did he clear his throat, his eyes fixed on the Imperial Edict in his hand, and slowly began to speak.

“By Your Majesty’s Edict, it is proclaimed to all under heaven.” Grand Eunuch Leng began to raise his tone, his voice high-pitched yet clear, carrying an undeniable authority.

“Lu Xuan is hereby appointed Deputy Commander of the Xuan Niao Guard, specially bestowed with the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe, and the Seven-Pattern Moon-tier Nether Flame Dark Saber!”

Having said that, Grand Eunuch Leng began to draw out his final words, proclaiming loudly.

“By Imperial Order!”

Grand Eunuch Leng's seemingly simple few words were like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves in everyone's hearts.

Everyone present was shocked by this astonishing news, with only Lu Xuan remaining calm, his expression still unperturbed.

Lu Xuan slowly cupped his hands towards the black spirit wood Imperial Edict, his voice clear and calm.

“Your humble subject accepts the Edict, and thanks Your Majesty for her boundless grace!”

Seeing this, Grand Eunuch Leng moved swiftly, quickly rolling up the black spirit wood scroll in his hand.

His steps seemed very hurried, almost taking two at a time, as he quickly approached Lu Xuan.

In the next instant, on Grand Eunuch Leng’s originally weathered, thin, and deeply wrinkled face.

A rich smile immediately bloomed, with warmth and flattery seemingly hidden in every crease.

Well, I’ll be!

I truly underestimated this Lord Lu!

That damned Luo family almost made me offend such a great deity.

From the Edict given by Your Majesty, even a fool could see it.

Your Majesty clearly holds this Lu Xuan in very high regard.

No one had anticipated that Her Majesty would even exceptionally bestow upon him the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe.

The Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe, that was a symbol of status and position!

The Seven-Pattern Moon-tier Nether Flame Dark Saber was even slightly inferior to the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe.

Because, among the Blackbird Guard of the Great Xia Dynasty, only one person possessed the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe.

That one person was the Lord of the Blackbird Guard, Purple Yao!

And from this moment on, this long-standing tradition finally changed.

Lu Xuan was the only person in the nearly two thousand years since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty to receive the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe as a Deputy Commander of the Xuan Niao Guard.

This was also the reason why Grand Eunuch Leng became so humble and fawning.

Because, from the moment Lu Xuan obtained the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe, his status as the Grand Director of the Inner Attendant Directorate was far inferior to Lu Xuan’s noble status.

Not only was his status and position incomparable, but even in terms of Martial Dao strength, Grand Eunuch Leng could not compare with Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan's gaze fixed on the Imperial Edict held in Grand Eunuch Leng's hands, then he slowly extended his hand and steadily took it.

The moment Lu Xuan steadily received the Imperial Edict, the people who had been kneeling on one knee behind him all stood up at this moment.

However, their expressions after standing up were exaggerated and strange, their gazes fixed as if nailed, staring intently at Lu Xuan's back.

The shock in their hearts at this very moment was truly hard to describe with suitable words.

“Lord Lu, these two are the items bestowed upon you by Your Majesty.”

After Lu Xuan received the Imperial Edict, Grand Eunuch Leng gently waved his right hand, and two black spirit wood boxes floated out from behind him.

One was square with distinct edges, the other rectangular with smooth lines.

The two black spirit wood boxes were steadily controlled by Grand Eunuch Leng’s Divine Thought power.

They had been floating quietly behind him, always following him like shadows, never leaving his side.

“Lord Lu, since I have already delivered Your Majesty’s Edict, I shall not disturb you further.”

No sooner had Grand Eunuch Leng finished speaking than, without delay, his figure flashed past like a ghost.

He instantly transformed into a blurry long rainbow, piercing directly through the thick clouds, and vanished into the distant horizon in the blink of an eye.

“The Seven-Pattern Moon-tier Nether Flame Dark Saber?”

“What a truly excellent item!”

Lu Xuan's gaze had been fixed on the rectangular wooden box, not looking at the other one.

Unlike Grand Eunuch Leng's thoughts, Lu Xuan was most concerned about the Nether Flame Dark Saber, this seven-pattern moon-tier sacrificial weapon.

As for the Purple Extremity Xuan Bird Robe, an item symbolizing status and position, Lu Xuan was completely indifferent, showing no interest whatsoever.

This excellent saber truly came at the right time!

Lu Xuan slowly raised his right hand, his movements very gentle, slowly caressing the rectangular box floating before him.

As Lu Xuan’s fingertips caressed the surface of the box, two clusters of flames seemed to burn fiercely in his eyes, a raw, undisguised fervent desire.

With this Nether Flame Dark Saber, his strength would once again achieve a leap-forward improvement.

Deep within the Blackbird Guard headquarters!

In a heavily guarded courtyard, Lu Xuan sat cross-legged inside a room.

Before him floated a black spirit wood crystal box.

Host: Lu Xuan

Realm: Divine Abode True Person (Minor Achievement)

Cultivation Technique: Burning Heaven Blade Technique 4/9, Close Distance to the Horizon 1/9, Undying and Unextinguished 4/9

Points: 32660

“Heavenly Spiritual Objects, black spirit wood?”

Lu Xuan was truly curious as to how many System points this item, which surpassed even top-grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects, could bring him.

According to the Empress, this Heavenly Spiritual Objects also contained a trace of Law power.