"If any of you truly believes he possesses the capability to achieve this on his own, then I will say no more," the Dark Cult Master stated coolly upon hearing their murmurs.

The moment the Dark Cult Master answered, everyone fell silent. They knew in their hearts they were incapable of such a feat; though discontent simmered, none dared press the matter further.

Seeing this, Mo Han smiled and spoke, "I have a proposal. How about I forgo the Elder position and instead become an Honorary Advisor to your Dark Church? That way, no one should have any objections, right?" Hearing Mo Han’s words, the Dark Cult Master looked puzzled. "What is an Honorary Advisor? What is that position for?" Mo Han replied with a gentle smile, "An Honorary Advisor means guiding your Church in name only. Should you encounter anything you are unsure or unclear about, you can always come to me, and I will certainly exert my utmost to help you resolve it. Furthermore, this Honorary Advisor holds no real executive power within the Church—it's merely a title. I would also not be subject to the Church’s direct jurisdiction. In this way, you gain guidance on unknown matters without needing to debate establishing an Elder position. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Upon hearing Mo Han's explanation, the Elders were practically delighted that Mo Han had suggested it. Since he had proposed it himself, there was no reason for them to refuse. All of them raised their hands in unanimous agreement, demanding Mo Han be appointed Honorary Advisor.

Seeing the situation, the Dark Cult Master smiled and said, "This might cause you some inconvenience. I truly wonder where you conjure up all these new terms. I didn't believe it before, but now I am convinced."

After saying this, the Dark Cult Master turned to the assembled Elders and asked, "Do you all agree to this arrangement?" Hearing the Cult Master's question, the Elders quickly nodded in assent. Seeing this, the Dark Cult Master announced, "Very well. Since no one objects, I hereby formally declare Mo Han as the Honorary Advisor of this Cult, tasked with offering guidance on the development of our organization. Furthermore, from this moment forward, no one is permitted to raise any further dissent regarding Brother Mo Han or the Saintess."

"Do you understand?" Although the Elders were internally reluctant, they had no other recourse and could only agree.

After delivering these words, the Dark Cult Master looked at Mo Han with a smile and said, "Then I must rely on you, Advisor Mo Han."

Even she herself seemed unused to the title after saying it, letting out a soft chuckle.

Mo Han quickly nodded his agreement.

If he could remain by Liu Yanran's side, hehe, then everything else would fall easily into place. Liu Yanran looked at Mo Han with undisguised joy, offering him a smile.

After staying another day in Behemoth City, Mo Han provided Liu Yanran and the Dark Cult Master with detailed explanations regarding the necessary modifications before preparing to depart.

Because Mo Han was deeply concerned about Shui Ling'er's safety—keeping a Demon Clan member close was never entirely reassuring—and because he also missed Daili and the others, he finally approached Liu Yanran to take his leave. Although Liu Yanran felt a profound reluctance to see Mo Han go, she was an understanding girl. She personally escorted him out of Behemoth City, informing Mo Han that she and her master were also preparing to leave soon, only asking him not to forget her and to visit her at the Dark Church headquarters.

Mo Han readily agreed. Under Liu Yanran’s watchful gaze, he and Little Mo departed Behemoth City, heading in the direction Shui Ling'er had taken.

After a day of hard travel, Mo Han finally caught up with Shui Ling'er’s entourage as the sun began to set. However, Shui Ling'er acted as if she didn't see him, completely ignoring his presence. Mo Han, knowing he was at fault, could only stay nearby, constantly trying to coax Shui Ling'er to lift her anger, recognizing the immense help she had provided him among the Beastmen.

Seeing Mo Han’s efforts, the anger in Shui Ling'er’s heart somewhat subsided, and she occasionally exchanged a few words with him.

The journey remained relatively smooth, with no incidents occurring. Soon, they reached the sphere of influence of the Dragon Empire. The Church of Light had also received word from Shui Ling'er and dispatched personnel to the border to meet them.

The Church of Light had sent no less than six Archbishops, accompanied by hundreds of Templar Knights for the reception—a clear indication of how seriously they viewed the current situation.

Seeing such a large welcoming party from the Church of Light, Mo Han felt relieved. Since he also needed to return to report to Emperor Long Zhantian, his path diverged from Shui Ling'er's group. He said his goodbyes to Shui Ling'er, reasoning that with so many powerful figures present, even a Nether General would likely not be their match.

Shui Ling'er, seeing Mo Han preparing to leave, uncharacteristically used a gentle tone to urge him to be cautious in all matters and to contact her through Mola in Tianlong City if anything arose.

Mo Han smiled and agreed, bidding farewell to Lyle and the others before setting off on his return journey alone.

Upon arriving back at Mingyuan City, Murong Tian and the others were already waiting to greet him at the gates. Mo Han couldn't help but feel puzzled—how did they know exactly when he would return? Seeing Mo Han's questioning expression, Murong Tian smiled and explained, "Heh heh, congratulations, young brother, on successfully completing your mission. The Beast Emperor has sent an envoy to our nation with a diplomatic letter seeking alliance, and the Saintess of Light also sent word that you would arrive today. I didn't know the precise hour, so I just stayed here, waiting for the right moment, like waiting for a hare by a stump."

Hearing Murong Tian's explanation, Mo Han felt a warmth spread through him at Shui Ling'er’s thoughtfulness.

He quickly expressed his gratitude to Murong Tian and, during their walk into the city, recounted his experiences along the way. Murong Tian and the others listened with unending praise for Mo Han. However, upon hearing about the Nether Clan matters, Murong Tian’s expression clouded with worry. "If things truly unfold as the Church of Light suspects, we must inform the Emperor to prepare as soon as possible. After all, the strength of the Nether Clan is not something any single human nation can contend with."

Mo Han nodded in agreement with Murong Tian's assessment.

After spending one night in Mingyuan City, Mo Han and Murong Tian hurried toward Tianlong City. Mo Han, anxious to see Daili and the others, only allowed for necessary rest stops, devoting the rest of the time to travel. Murong Tian understood Mo Han's state of mind and offered no objection, keeping pace with him on the road, which made Mo Han feel a sense of gratitude for his consideration.

After several days of relentless travel, Mo Han and Murong Tian finally arrived at Tianlong City, where the Emperor of the Dragon Empire, Long Zhantian, personally led the entire court to welcome them at the city gates.

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