The icy killing intent exuding from Zhou Yuan’s body caused the temperature to plummet, and even a thin layer of frost blanketed the mountains and forests. 

Xiao Tianxuan was also surprised by the sudden killing intent that erupted from Zhou Yuan. Even if the killing intent wasn’t directed at him, he still felt a bone-piercing chill and shuddered with fear. 

“Senior brother Zhou Yuan, don’t worry. These years, the Great Zhou Empire has been impregnable under the Cangxuan Sect’s management. Even if the Sacred Palace dispatched the Sacred Demon Army, it won’t be that easy to break through,” Xiao Tianxuan hurriedly reassured him.

Zhou Yuan’s eyes flickered towards him, and the chilling killing intent slowly dissipated. “What happened these years?”

“Your Highness Zhou Yuan has been away for too many years. It’s understandable that you don’t know...