My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

The army soon returned in triumph, and all the forces had already received the news, causing a great uproar throughout the county.

"Erlong Mountain was so powerful, yet Li Xuancang wiped them all out. How should we respond?"

"Li Xuancang is powerful and ruthless; we must be even more careful."

"Damn it! The imperial court has sent a wicked god."

"..."

The martial arts world was uneasy, as Li Xuancang posed a deadly threat to them.

Erlong Mountain was already one of the most powerful forces in Liuyun County, yet it was destroyed by Li Xuancang without breaking a sweat. Other forces would not fare any better against Li Xuancang.

"If we unite, I don't believe Li Xuancang would dare to let Liuyun County descend into chaos."

Fearful forces began to secretly coordinate to unite against Li Xuancang.

They no longer have the prestige they once displayed when they intimidated Li Xuancang, and they have given up on using force against him.

He only wanted to protect himself, which made Li Xuancang wary and dare not make a full-scale attack.

They control most of the county's resources, and if they go all in, the entire Liuyun County will be thrown into complete chaos.

They intend to use this as leverage in their game against Li Xuancang.

When the people heard the news that Erlong Mountain had been wiped out and the entire army had been destroyed, they cheered and celebrated.

"Hahaha, that's great, that's great!"

"With the bandits eliminated, we'll be safe leaving the city from now on."

"Lord Li has done a great service by eliminating the malignant tumor of Erlong Mountain. He is a great benefactor of our Liuyun County."

"..."

The people cheered and were deeply grateful to Li Xuancang, praising him everywhere.

"Okay, okay!"

"From now on, we have a powerful backer. Let's see how these Jianghu forces can continue to be so arrogant."

"Lord Li is truly a young hero; he will surely be able to pacify Liuyun County."

"..."

When the court officials received the news, they were overjoyed, their years of pent-up frustration and anger vanished, and they were filled with confidence.

When Li Xuancang led his army back in triumph, the people spontaneously came to welcome him, lining the streets.

Sun Shouyi and others personally came to the city gate to wait and welcome the triumphant army.

On the official road, Li Xuancang, dressed in black iron captain's armor, stood tall and straight like a pine tree and a sharp sword, sitting upright on his warhorse.

The soldiers, in neat formation, with steady steps and solemn bearing, returned to the city with the momentum of a great victory.

"He's back! Captain Li has returned in triumph!"

"Erlong Mountain is completely gone, and we no longer have to worry about bandits coming down the mountain to plunder."

"Thank you, Captain, for ridding the people of this scourge and restoring our peaceful lives."

"..."

The people were moved to tears, waving and cheering, their voices shaking the heavens.

All eyes were focused on the young man at the head of the group.

Everyone looked closely and was filled with awe and admiration.

Despite his young age, Li Xuancang stood at the head of the army, clad in heavy armor and with a sharp sword at his waist, exuding an unparalleled aura of authority.

He was tall and upright with broad shoulders and a straight back. His eyes were sharp and handsome, and he was exceptionally brave and heroic. His armor did not make him look bulky. On the contrary, it made him look majestic and imposing, like a young war god among men.

The dignified aura honed through years of bloody battles far surpasses the superficial appearance of ordinary noble scions.

He possesses both the iron will and fortitude of a soldier and the youthful elegance of a young man. At first glance, he is dazzling and awe-inspiring, inspiring both reverence and admiration.

Countless people on both sides of the road exclaimed in amazement.

"Heroes have always emerged from among the young; this is no exaggeration."

"At such a young age, he was able to lead troops to defeat bandits and quell a major threat in the county. That's truly remarkable."

"My Liuyun County has been plagued by bandits for years, and the imperial court was helpless to deal with it. Finally, Lord Li has wiped it out."

"..."

Among the crowd, countless young women, their cheeks slightly flushed, gazed intently at Li Xuancang, their eyes filled with admiration and shyness.

They hid behind the crowd, gazing shyly, their hearts churning with girlish thoughts.

A young hero who is promising, outstanding, handsome, and protects his region is the best kind of husband that women can imagine.

Countless young girls secretly dream and yearn for it.

If I could find such a young hero to be my husband, my life would be complete and I would have no regrets.

"Look, why are there so many women?"

In the center of the procession were thousands of rescued women.

Upon seeing this, the people quickly guessed the origins of these women.

"Sigh! They're all such pitiful people!"

"Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human in times of war!"

"In times of chaos, the common people are utterly innocent."

"..."

The people looked at the group of women with eyes full of sympathy.

The women looked numb and had empty eyes. They paid no attention to the strange looks from the people and only knew to follow the army forward.

In the middle of the official road, all the officials of the prefecture stood in orderly rows, waiting for a long time.

Sun Shouyi, dressed in formal official robes, led a group of officials, both high and low, out of the city to welcome the triumphant army.

Previously, the Jianghu forces had caused chaos, killed officials and provoked trouble, and the county town was in turmoil. The officials were helpless and lived in fear every day.

After Li Xuancang arrived, he went into the mountains to suppress bandits and eradicate a major threat, which gave these officials confidence.

As they watched the approaching army and Li Xuancang, Sun Shouyi and the others were filled with genuine joy and respect.

As the army approached, Sun Shouyi stepped forward with a humble and respectful demeanor, bowed deeply to Li Xuancang, and loudly offered his congratulations.

"Congratulations to Lieutenant Li on your great victory, which has quelled the banditry in the mountains and led your troops back in triumph."

His gaze was sincere, full of gratitude and admiration, and he solemnly expressed his thanks in front of everyone.

"Erlongshan has been entrenched in Xishan for years, causing chaos in the countryside, plundering the people, slaughtering merchants, and wreaking havoc in the region. Successive officials have been unable to eradicate it, causing the people of Liuyun County to suffer from illness and have no peace for many years."

"Undeterred by hardship and danger, Lieutenant Li personally led his troops deep into perilous territory, quelling a long-standing scourge in one fell swoop, relieving the people from their fear, and bringing peace to the entire prefecture."

"The merits of the Colonel have benefited all the people. On behalf of all the officials and millions of people in Liuyun County, I would like to express my gratitude to the Colonel for eliminating harm for the people and protecting this region."

Sun Shouyi bowed deeply to Li Xuancang with sincere respect.

Behind him, a group of civil and military officials bowed in unison and expressed their gratitude.

"Many thanks to Lieutenant Li for protecting Liuyun. Congratulations on your triumphant return."

Li Xuancang hurriedly dismounted and helped Sun Shouyi up.

"Lord Sun and all the other officials are too kind. Now that I am stationed in Liuyun County, I must ensure the safety of this region and will not allow anyone to disregard the laws of the court and act recklessly."

Li Xuancang's voice was loud and clear, carrying throughout the entire venue so that everyone could hear it.

His words seemed to be a declaration of war against the forces of the martial arts world, and also a declaration to the people that from now on, with his arrival, the world of Liuyun County would change.

Hearing Li Xuancang's arrogant words, the people of the martial arts world gritted their teeth, clenched their fists, and wished they could cut Li Xuancang into a thousand pieces.

The people were extremely excited, hoping that Li Xuancang would sweep away the Jianghu forces and restore peace and order to Liuyun County.