After entering Prince Dai's Palace, Loran Hill felt an even warmer welcome. Not only were there guards dressed in the same uniform, but there were also hundreds of palace maids standing in neat rows. When she stepped into the hall used for the banquet, it was a scene of brilliant lights.

An empty seat had already been reserved at the top of the center of the hall, with an open space in the middle for performances. On both sides sat ministers under King Dai, who were sitting in front of low tables.

Seeing Loran Hill walk into the hall, King Dai, who was originally sitting at the top, immediately stood up, walked down the steps with heavy and exaggerated steps, and came to the hall, speaking as he walked.

"It turns out that it is the Golden Sparrow Witch who is visiting. I am sorry for not welcoming you. I am very rude."

Well, you are being so modest now. Didn’t you say His Majesty King Dai before? Although Loran Hill was a little surprised and puzzled, he didn’t ask at this time.

"I may have disturbed you all by coming here without any warning." Loran Hill shifted his gaze away from King Dai and scanned the people present.

Most of them were ministers under King Dai, including governors and commanders of neighboring continents, and some were representatives of other factions, including Zhu Zhan Huo Lian Yuan and Long Shu Xue Jie Zong. Compared with King Dai, they were much calmer.

Welcomed by King Dai, Loran Hill slowly walked to the main seat at the top, and sat at two desks on the left and right of King Dai. Then the stringed music sounded again, and the servants and maids brought the prepared exquisite snacks and placed them in front of her table.

After a brief self-introduction, Loran Hill roughly knew the identities of everyone present, and then the topic slowly turned to the purpose of her visit.

In fact, according to her original plan, it was not to be so high-profile. Instead, she would first have some contact with King Dai, and then let him voluntarily abdicate, give up the title of King Dai, and disband his army and personnel.

Now, surrounded by so many people, Loran Hill felt a little uncomfortable speaking. Wouldn't it seem a bit excessive and rude?

Although she thought so in her mind, she would not give up her original ideas and goals just because of this welcome. The matter involved was far from being resolved by a warm welcome.

"Your Highness Prince Dai, have you thought about the future?" After a moment of silence, Loran Hill finally spoke.

When she asked this, many guests and disciples in the audience turned their heads, giving people the illusion that their previous expressions of appreciation for the music and dance were all fake.

"What will happen in the future... Ha, what is the matter the witch is talking about?" King Dai wiped the sweat off his face with his hand as he listened. His already fat body was trembling slightly.

Looking at the man who was still pretending to be stupid, the girl shook her head slightly, knowing that it was difficult for him to accept such a reality.

After all, he had been a prince for decades, and now he was asked to give up his wealth and glory, so he certainly didn't want to accept it. She wasn't surprised by his reaction, but she was a little surprised that he didn't just send someone to arrest her.

Wasn't this King Dai very arrogant and domineering in the past? I remember that he used various means to harm those who impeached him in front of the emperor. When we were in the Sunset Mountains, the governor of Xiyouzhou vaguely mentioned King Dai's character, that he was vindictive and had a violent temper. But now he is so peaceful. Could it be that the previous rumors were untrue?

When Loran Hill lowered her head in thought, she didn't notice that the disciples of the Xiangyu Sect behind her had already been staring at King Dai opposite them with cold eyes. Their chilling looks seemed to be saying that if King Dai didn't agree obediently today, he would probably not be able to get out alive.

King Dai was of noble status and lived a life of luxury. He had never been treated like this before. The disciples facing him were all Sequence 8. Apart from those who came to visit him, they would be the sect leader or a leading figure in any major sect. But now, several of them were staring at him with such covetous eyes. The pressure they exuded made him uneasy, like a sharp blade piercing his heart.

Despite feeling a bit of fear, King Dai still looked at the representatives of the other sects below him. These masters should be able to withstand the Xiangyu Sect. Aren't there conflicts among the major sects? Why is it so quiet today?

He looked at them one by one, but the representatives below shook their heads slightly and avoided his gaze, as if they did not want to respond to King Dai's request.

Seeing these people react like this, for some reason, a nameless anger slowly sprouted in King Dai's heart.

These bitches used to follow behind him with respect, calling him "Your Majesty" and saying that he was a rare sage king who should inherit the throne and rule the world.

Now, look what happened. He got scared when a little girl came over. Wasn't she just the Goldfinch Priestess? He was present when she was conferred the title. Wasn't she just a country girl then? Even if she was pretty, as a member of the royal family of the dynasty, he had seen countless beauties. When he was young, he competed with his peers on the Never-Sleeping River, teasing and playing with countless talented women, many of whom were of noble birth. It was not surprising at all.

The spirit that had been somewhat decadent before now burst out again under the stimulation.

Seeing this King Dai slowly standing up with the support of his legs, looking at everyone, and then speaking.

"I am King Dai, a descendant of the emperor, and the popular choice. How should I act? Is it anyone else's responsibility to tell me what to do?" He broke away from his previous respectful attitude and his voice gradually became louder.

However, his slightly trembling body and the slight tremor in his voice betrayed what he was thinking.

After these words, the originally bustling hall suddenly became quiet. Everyone looked at each other, some wanted to move, some hesitated, and some just wanted to watch this good show.

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