Since the Ice Wind Empire is named “Empire”, its national strength is naturally not weak. Its territory is larger than the entire Profound Sky Continent. It is recognized as the second most powerful country in the north of the Snow Song Realm, second only to the Purple Saint Empire that borders it in the north.
As the two countries are bordering each other, there are occasional frictions, but the stronger party is definitely the Purple Saint Empire.
However, after Mu Hanyi appeared in the Ice Wind Empire and it was rumored that Mu Hanyi was very likely to become the next disciple of the King of the Realm, the Purple Saint Empire no longer dared to be arrogant in front of the Ice Wind Empire, and even took the initiative to send envoys to travel millions of miles every year to present state gifts.
Therefore, although the Ice Wind Empire is not as powerful as the Purple Saint Empire, in recent years, it has been showing signs of becoming the largest country in the north. And if Mu Hanyi really becomes the direct disciple of the Realm King, then it will be natural for it to become the number one country in Snow Song in terms of national prestige.
The hall was packed with people. The first thousand-year birthday of the Ice Wind Lord was a big event. Those seated in the hall were all Ice Wind dignitaries, Xuan Dao overlords, and envoys from various countries.
As soon as he entered the hall, the most eye-catching person was a young man in purple. He sat at the top seat in the hall, with a half-smile on his face, and an innate noble air. Seeing Feng Huituo and Feng Hange leave the table and return with the Situ family, Mu Hanyi, and Yun Che, he quickly and carefully scanned each person, then slowly stood up with a rather playful smile on his face.
"Oh? Isn't this Territory Master Situ? I've heard that your daughter is extremely talented. She was admitted to the Ice Phoenix Palace at the age of a teenager and became the disciple of Fairy Bingyun. This is truly a cause for celebration."
Upon seeing the young man in purple, Situ Xiongying was obviously shocked and cried out, "Purple... Prince Zisheng!"
This young man in purple is actually the current crown prince of the Purple Saint Empire!
The thousand-year birthday of the Ice Wind King was not a small matter in the Ice Wind Empire, but for other countries, sending an envoy to congratulate and pay respects would suffice. However, in the Purple Saint Empire, the most powerful country in the north of the Snow Song Realm, the crown prince came in person. This was really too exaggerated, and it was no wonder that Situ Xiongying was surprised.
Prince Zisheng smiled faintly, but his eyes turned to Mu Hanyi: "Thirteenth Prince, long time no see. It's been seven years since we last met. Your demeanor is indeed much better than before. Just by looking at your face, I know that Yinxue's title as the number one of the younger generation is not in vain. It's just a pity that you can't become a direct disciple of the King of the Realm."
"In addition to Prince Han Yi, there are two distinguished guests from the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect. No wonder the Ice Wind King personally came out to greet them. I'm so sorry! It seems that the Divine Sect really values your country very much."
Prince Zisheng smiled, gentle and polite, showing the demeanor of a prince of a country. But no one present was a simple person, so how could they not hear the meaning behind his words... Every word was full of mockery and heart-piercing thorns.
He was mocking the Ice Wind Empire for shouting every day that Mu Hanyi would become the direct disciple of the King of Realm, but in the end it was all in vain. The deterrence that had lasted for many years on the Purple Saint Empire was naturally gone.
And the sentence "Emperor Shenzong really attaches great importance to your country" is an outright irony.
In addition, when Feng Huituo, Lord of the Ice Wind Nation, received the message from Mu Hanyi that "two distinguished guests from the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect have arrived", he excitedly announced it on the spot as if he had heard the sound of an immortal, and then personally led people to rush out of the hall to greet them, which also caused the guests in the hall to be quite nervous, expectant and envious... After all, it is definitely a great honor to receive congratulations from important figures of the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect on one's birthday.
However, the two people beside Mu Hanyi, wearing the snow-white clothes of the Ice Phoenix Sect, were not only very young, but also had a profound strength of only the Divine Origin Realm. They were not important figures at all, but were simply two disciples, and quite low-level disciples at that.
Sending two disciples who are far inferior to Mu Hanyi to attend the birthday party... This is so casual that it cannot be dealt with any more casually. It would be better not to send them.
When the people in the hall saw the two "Ice Phoenix Guests" with their own eyes, their expectations and envy immediately turned into astonishment and disappointment, and many of the envoys from other countries or domain lords sighed or even laughed in their hearts.
After the news that Mu Hanyi failed to become the direct disciple of the King of Realm spread, the national prestige of the Ice Wind Empire had already been greatly reduced. For the thousand-year birthday of the king, the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect sent two low-level disciples to attend... If this news spreads again, the national prestige of the Ice Wind Empire will undoubtedly plummet again, and it may even become a laughing stock.
In the past few years, because of Mu Hanyi, the Purple Saint Empire was quite timid in front of the Ice Wind Empire. This time, the Purple Saint Empire sent the crown prince in person, most likely just to come and see the Ice Wind Empire make a fool of itself. The ridicule he just made in public was more than unscrupulous.
Mu Hanyi returned the greeting with a gentle smile, seemingly not hearing the sarcasm in his words at all: "Thank you Prince Zisheng for your kind words, Hanyi is unworthy of them. The Sect Master has shown great love to our Ice Wind Empire, and I am very surprised that Prince Zisheng is here today. After the banquet, we must have a good reminiscing about the past."
"Hahahahahaha." Prince Zisheng laughed, slowly sat back, and stopped talking, but there was always a meaningful smile on his face.
Although Feng Huituo was furious, he remained calm and waved his hand: "Hange, arrange for Lord Situ and his family to take a seat. This..."
Facing Yun Che, Feng Huituo’s voice froze. He had not paid much attention to Yun Che’s name due to his disappointment and depression. He could not remember it at this moment. Fortunately, he changed his tone quickly and said, “How about this distinguished guest of Ice Phoenix sitting at the same table with Territory Master Situ and his family?”
Before Feng Huituo finished speaking, Situ Xiongying had already turned around and sat down on the seat Feng Hange had pointed out. He picked up the water cup and drank it all in one gulp... It was clear that he refused to sit at the same table with Yun Che.
Feng Hange was so embarrassed that he didn't know whether he should go forward and invite Yun Che to sit down, but then he heard Mu Hanyi say, "Father, it's a little inappropriate for Senior Brother Yun Che to sit at the same table with Lord Situ."
As he spoke, he extended his arm: "Senior Brother Yun Che, please take the seat of honor. If you have any instructions, just tell Han Yi directly."
Mu Hanyi's arm showed that he was sitting next to the throne - sitting next to Feng Huituo, the ruler of Bingfeng State! !
His actions and words shocked everyone. Feng Huituo was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise: "Han Yi, what are you doing... you just called him... Senior Brother?"
Mu Hanyi didn't know whether it was intentional or not, but at this moment he suddenly looked enlightened: "This... This child hasn't returned home for a long time, and I was so happy to see my father that I actually forgot such a big thing."
He stood beside Yun Che, his face extremely solemn: “Father, Senior Brother Yun Che is not only my senior brother. I believe that Father already knows that the Great Realm King accepted a new disciple half a month ago, and this disciple is Senior Brother Yun Che.”
Mu Hanyi's words made the hall fall silent in an instant, especially the words "disciple taught directly by the King of the Realm", which were like thunder in a clear sky, shocking everyone and making them stunned and pale.
As the emperor of a country, Feng Huituo was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses. His face, which was originally full of heroic and majestic, was instantly filled with panic. Even the body that carried the majesty of the emperor quickly leaned down. He said with great fear and trepidation: "Yun... Yun, my nephew... so you are... me... ah no no, I was blind and did not recognize you just now. Not only did I fail to greet you from afar, but I was also quite rude. Please forgive me... forgive me, my nephew Yun..."
Feng Huituo was so frightened that he was incoherent for a while. Before he finished speaking, the back of his head was soaked with cold sweat. He turned his eyes and blamed him: "Han Yi, nephew Yun is such a distinguished guest, you... why didn't you inform us in advance?"
If he knew that it was King Kai's direct disciple who had arrived, he would not only come to greet him in person, but would have traveled thousands of miles to welcome him.
Mu Hanyi smiled and said, "Father, it's not that I'm ignorant. Although Senior Brother Yun Che has a high status, he is humble and gentle. He never bullies others and always thinks of others. I'm afraid that informing you in advance will overshadow the guests and affect your birthday, so I asked you not to inform me in advance. Senior Brother Yun Che's order, I have to obey... However, I was too excited to tell you about Senior Brother Yun Che's identity right away. I know I was wrong and I am willing to be punished by you."
Yun Che said politely, “Lord Bingfeng, there is no need to do this. I came here to celebrate your birthday in the name of my master. Doing this will only make me feel uneasy.”
Although Yun Che was only casually giving a junior greeting, Feng Huituo was so shocked that he took a step back and hurriedly returned the greeting: “Yun… nephew, that’s not true. It’s my fault… I didn’t treat you well. Please… please take a seat. Please take a seat.”
Feng Huituo was still sweating, his voice and body were all trembling. It was not that he was too weak to bear it, but... the person in front of him was the direct disciple of the Great King! The status of a country's ruler was respected, but compared to the direct disciple of the King of the World, he was not in the same plane at all. In front of him, he was only worthy of being called a "small country ruler".
Not to mention a thousand-year birthday, even if it was a ten-thousand-year birthday, he would never dare to expect such a person to come in person. The presence of a hall master could be regarded as a great gift from heaven. In addition to his excitement, shock, and panic, he was more at a loss and couldn't believe it.
Feng Huituo was not the only one who was stunned and shocked. Crown Prince Feng Hange was already petrified, standing there not daring to move or speak. The guests in the hall had all stood up long ago, looking at Yun Che with deep fear and awe.
The news that the King of the Snow Song Realm had accepted a new disciple had already spread throughout the Snow Song Realm. Although no one knew his name, everyone knew that he was from the lower realms, and that his profound strength had just entered the divine way. However, he possessed a talent that was unprecedented in history. He had defeated Mu Hanyi and Mu Feixue in the assessment, and his future was limitless... But they had never expected, nor dared to believe, that he would come to the King's birthday banquet, and stand right in front of them.
Prince Zisheng had also stood up, but there was no trace of the previous smug smile on his face. His handsome face was now pale. Under the huge fear, he had completely lost the dignity and awe of a prince. Every pore in his body was filled with a biting chill.
No one would forget that he had just arrogantly shouted mocking words in front of Yun Che.
"He... turned out to be... the legendary disciple of the King of the Realm." Madam Situ opened her mouth wide, and it took a long time for her to finally close it: "We actually let him walk behind us just now, which was really... too rude. Hey? Xiongying? What's wrong with you?"
Situ Xiongying stood stiffly, his face as pale as wax paper, his pupils dilated and contracted, his whole body trembled like a sieve, the wine glass in his hand, which he unconsciously clenched, had already shaken all over him, but he was unaware of it.
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