Chengtian Hall, Lanyue Palace.
This is Lin Feng's private banquet hall, which he built specifically for himself. Its extravagance surpasses even that of the main bedroom of Chengtian Palace.
The entire palace floor is paved with a rare "star stone" that emits a pale blue fluorescence, making walking on it feel like strolling through the Milky Way.
The palace's dome is not a physical structure, but rather a real alien starry sky that is constantly changing and incredibly beautiful, created by Lin Feng's telekinesis, directly connected to the external space.
The flow of stars and the transformation of nebulae are all within his control.
In the center of the palace was a huge, sunken, warm jade couch, large enough for dozens of people to lie down at the same time.
Beside the soft couch is a spring that draws water from the top of the snow-capped mountain. The spring water flows slowly along the carefully carved jade channel, making a pleasant tinkling sound.
The water is filled with "Dragon Scale Koi," a rare fish that emits a golden glow. Its scales are said to have a calming and soothing effect.
In the air, a strange alien wood called "Rosemary Ambergris" was burning. Once ignited, this wood emitted a peculiar fragrance that could extremely relax and uplift the mind.
At this moment, Lin Feng was half-lying on this huge, warm jade couch.
He wore only a loose-fitting robe woven from "heavenly silkworm silk," his chest slightly open, revealing his well-defined muscles.
To his left lay Qian Xiaoxiao, as docile as a cat.
Qian Xiaoxiao dressed up with extra care today. She wore an almost completely transparent pink gauze dress, her snow-white skin faintly visible beneath the fabric.
She carefully picked up a crystal-clear alien berry, like a purple gemstone, peeled off the thin skin, gently bit the tender and juicy flesh, and then gently fed it to Lin Feng.
"Leader, these are 'Amethyst Honey Fruits' newly airlifted from the southern rainforest. Only ten are produced a day, and they're all here. Would you like to try some? Are they sweet?" Her voice was so sweet it could drip water, and her eyes were filled with adoration and infatuation.
Lin Feng lazily chewed the fruit pulp, the sweet juice bursting in his mouth.
He didn't answer, but simply reached out his right hand and gently stroked Qian Xiaoxiao's smooth, satin-like back, eliciting a satisfied groan from her as she pressed herself even closer to him.
His gaze, however, was fixed on the stage in front of the chaise lounge.
It was a platform made of pure white jade. At this moment, twelve girls dressed in golden dance costumes were dancing gracefully on the platform.
They are the twelve "Kingdom Stars" who ultimately won the first season of "Kingdom Idol" organized by Su Wanqing.
Each one has been carefully selected and possesses the most outstanding looks and figure.
Their dance costumes, woven from the finest gold threads and alien cicada wings, are light and luxurious. As they dance, they shimmer and glow under the reflection of the "Star Stone" ground, like a group of goddesses descending to earth.
The dance they performed was also choreographed by Su Wanqing herself and was called "Ode to the Stars".
Her dance moves were sometimes as unrestrained as fire, sometimes as gentle as water. Every movement and every glance was filled with the most devout reverence and unreserved flattery for the man on the supreme throne.
This is a dance performed just for him.
"So beautiful." Qian Xiaoxiao pressed her cheek against Lin Feng's chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and said dreamily, "Sister Su is so capable, to be able to find so many beautiful girls to please you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's lips curled into a faint smile.
"Where is Su Wanqing?" he asked lazily.
“Sister Su is in the side hall,” Qian Xiaoxiao replied softly. “She said that this occasion is your and Xiaoxiao’s private time, so she won’t disturb your enjoyment. She is only responsible for presenting the most perfect offerings, and how you enjoy them is entirely up to you.”
“Sacrifice…” Lin Feng savored the word, his gaze sweeping over the twelve beautiful young women.
Their bodies, their talents, their souls—under Su Wanqing's tutelage, they truly became the most perfect sacrifices offered to him.
He suddenly felt a little bored.
He pointed to the stage and snapped his fingers lightly.
The music and the girls' movements came to an abrupt halt.
The twelve girls held onto their dance poses until the very last moment, even their breathing became cautious. They bowed their heads, waiting for something with the utmost humility.
The only sound in the entire Lanyue Palace was the gentle tinkling of the spring water.
"You." Lin Feng's gaze fell on the youngest-looking girl on the far left, who appeared the most nervous. "Raise your head."
The girl trembled, as if she had been greatly frightened, but dared not disobey. She could only slowly raise her head with a complex look in her eyes, filled with fear and a hint of expectation.
She is indeed very beautiful, with delicate features and a pitiful air about her.
"What's your name?" Lin Feng asked.
“Reporting to the leader, I…I am Lin Yue’er.” The girl’s voice trembled slightly with nervousness. “To be able to dance for the leader is Yue’er…is the greatest honor of Yue’er’s life.”
"Lin Yue'er?" Lin Feng raised an eyebrow slightly. "You also have the surname Lin?"
“Yes…yes, Leader. My…my father is…”
"Alright." Lin Feng interrupted her impatiently, showing no interest whatsoever in her family background. "You danced well. Here's a reward."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Xiaoxiao immediately understood and took out a hairpin carved from a single piece of blue gemstone from a pure gold box next to the soft couch.
"Miss Yue'er, why don't you quickly thank the leader for his kindness?" Qian Xiaoxiao said softly, her tone carrying a hint of hostess reserve and admonition.
Unbelievable joy instantly flashed in Lin Yue'er's eyes. She trembled with excitement and immediately knelt down, kowtowing three times heavily in Lin Feng's direction. Her voice choked with emotion: "Thank you for your kindness, Leader! Thank you for your kindness, Leader! Yue'er is willing to serve you like a slave, even unto death!"
A single word, a trivial reward, was enough to make a young girl grateful and willing to give up everything she had.
The taste of power was magnified infinitely at this moment.
Lin Feng's gaze swept over the other eleven girls, whose eyes were filled with jealousy of Lin Yue'er and disappointment at not being favored.
This feeling made Lin Feng feel incredibly comfortable.
He waved his hand, as if shooing away a swarm of flies: "Get out of here."
"Yes, Leader." The girls, as if granted a pardon, bowed respectfully and retreated step by step, leaving Lan Yue Palace silently.
The vast palace returned to tranquility once more.
"Leader, don't you like their dance?" Qian Xiaoxiao asked cautiously while massaging Lin Feng's shoulders.
"Even the most beautiful dance becomes just so-so after you've seen it too many times," Lin Feng said calmly, closing his eyes.
What he enjoys is no longer the dance itself, but the sense of power to decide life and death and control everything.
"Then... how about we have Sister Qin Lan come and keep you company? She came back from the military camp the day before yesterday with a bottle of wine made from the bones of the alien beast 'Blood-Eyed Tiger,' saying it's the best for strengthening the body," Qian Xiaoxiao tentatively suggested.
"No need," Lin Feng shook his head.
He opened his eyes, rolled over, and pinned Qian Xiaoxiao beneath him, gazing at her delicate and alluring face.
"Right now, all I want is to experience the pleasures of being human with you." His voice was slightly hoarse, and the flames of desire rekindled in his eyes.
Amidst endless power and extravagance, he also needs the most primal stimulation to prove that he is still "alive".
A hint of joy and shyness flashed in Qian Xiaoxiao's eyes. She stretched out her snow-white arms, took the initiative to wrap them around Lin Feng's neck, and offered her red lips.
"To be able to serve the leader is the greatest happiness of my life."
The long robe slipped off, and the gauze skirt fell away.
Beneath a dazzling starry sky, beside the babbling brook, and amidst the intoxicating aroma of ambergris, a room of enchanting beauty unfolds.
He is no longer the young man struggling to survive in the wilderness.
He is the creator of the kingdom, the god of all his people, and the rightful and unique king.
As for the evil heartbeat in the distant valley and the slowly expanding black fungal carpet, he had long since forgotten about them.
He had been intoxicated for far too long in this cage of pleasure and power that he had built himself.
That night, the starry sky above Lanyue Palace appeared exceptionally enchanting.
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