Outside the Wentian Tower.
The entrance was bustling with activity, and the carriages were pulled by various exotic beasts, which was quite a sight.
This building is thirty-three stories high. It was built by Li Canghai over a hundred years with countless resources. From the outside, it looks as if a divine dragon is coiled on it, and various runes flow and intertwine on it.
Clinging to the building, there was even a faint, almost imperceptible, dragon-like aura.
Even an ordinary person would be shaken by the sight of the dragon's might, which shows how powerful it is, far beyond what an ordinary tall building can achieve.
Normally, even members of the Li family are strictly forbidden from entering.
This birthday banquet caused quite a stir among the surrounding powers.
After all, the Li family sent out invitations widely, so these people couldn't refuse.
"What exactly is the Li family after?"
Ling Yongyi walked ahead, muttering to himself.
The Li family's current posture made him feel that something was wrong, unlike in the past.
He would definitely stop a major battle between several parties, but he doesn't care about it now.
Family disciples followed closely behind, carrying gifts.
Just in case, the Ling family only sent two key figures, Ling Yongyi and Li Ming, while Ling Yu was outside to provide support.
Li Ming's gaze fell upon a familiar figure below the Wentian Tower.
A handsome young nobleman dressed in white—this was none other than Li Bailong, Li Canghai's most outstanding son.
At this moment, he set aside his status to greet the guest, appearing before the tall building and slightly raising his hand:
"Please come in, everyone!"
"Young Master Li, you're too kind!"
"Young Master Lao personally came to greet us..."
Many visitors dared not neglect him and immediately strode forward to show their goodwill.
Even if Li Bailong only slightly raised his hand, the representatives of these smaller forces did not dare to be arrogant and immediately returned the greeting respectfully.
The Li family has been in charge of Thousand Machine Island for hundreds of years, and these smaller forces dare not offend them. Whether they can stay here peacefully depends entirely on the Li family's attitude.
Li Bailong glanced at the respectful envoy from the outer island, nodded slightly, his attitude rather cold, but quickly softened to a friendly one. Looking at the Ling family member standing nearby, he respectfully said:
"Welcome, Ling family."
The loud voice rang out, immediately attracting the attention of many people.
"The Ling family!"
Representatives from various smaller factions exchanged glances, their expressions tightening.
This is no pushover. Having wiped out the Wang and Fang families, and taken over most of their assets, the Ling family, with the lingering influence of their destruction, is now second only to the Li family in power.
"Oh? Dragon bloodline?"
Li Ming was slightly startled. He looked at Li Bailong with some doubt, but didn't think much of it.
After all, there are quite a few human families who have intermarried with dragons.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Li Ming and the others, along with the Li family guards, had already entered the Wentian Tower.
At its top, there is a hollowed-out white jade sphere that resembles a bright sun hanging high in the sky, illuminating the entire building. Everything is clearly visible. All the beams and pillars are carved by famous craftsmen, and the floor is so smooth that it shines on people.
From the outside, it's not noticeable, but once you step inside, you'll discover how large the space is, capable of seating thousands of people.
There was even a faint floral fragrance in the air, which was intoxicating.
Led by the Li family members, Li Ming and Ling Yongyi were led to a seat not far from the main seat. This arrangement alone was enough to show how much the Li family valued them.
Li Ming sat behind the table, watching the maid pour tea, but he didn't drink it. Instead, he looked at the people who had arrived.
Each one of them is a martial arts master with a long and powerful breath.
There were no weaklings among the newcomers; the weakest were at least fourth-rank grandmasters. Anyone below fourth rank wouldn't even be able to enter the gate.
There are nearly a hundred islands in the surrounding area, including powerful families, martial arts sects, and independent cultivators. If each family only sends one person, that would be over a hundred grandmasters and martial saints, not to mention that each family has more than one person.
The main representatives were mostly Martial Saints of the upper three ranks, while the rest were some juniors who were brought to participate in this grand event to get to know and befriend these important figures.
If this force were in the Great Xuan, it could probably stir up a storm and dare to raise an army and rebel against the Great Xuan.
After all, the power behind them is already terrifying. If the Wanling Island region were not controlled by the Wanling Pavilion and the establishment of a kingdom were not prohibited, many kingdoms would probably have been born long ago.
Of course, even if these forces were combined, they would be utterly vulnerable in the face of the Myriad Spirits Pavilion.
Even if you send out a Martial God, or even a peak Celestial Realm expert, these people will be defeated.
Then, Li Ming looked at Li Canghai on the high platform and frowned, as if he had realized something.
...
Time passed little by little.
Apart from the Wang and Fang families who have already been destroyed, representatives of all the forces have arrived here, and the originally empty space now seems to be crowded with people.
As Li Canghai stood up, the scene of private conversations and whispers suddenly fell silent.
An oppressive atmosphere began to spread, and countless gazes unconsciously turned to Li Canghai on the high platform and the young man beside him.
Li Canghai's expression was rather solemn, his gaze fixed on the crowd, becoming somewhat sharp. After a few breaths, he said in a deep voice:
"Having been in Thousand Machine City for hundreds of years, this is the tenth grand banquet I, Li, have hosted, and perhaps, it will be the last..."
That's true; there have only been nine such large-scale banquets, and today is the tenth.
Even so, the last few words of this sentence are enough to be described as earth-shattering.
No one expected Li Canghai to be so direct.
Li Canghai stood before the high platform, surveyed the crowd, and sighed softly, a regret tinged with an unspeakable smile:
"However, for this grand banquet, I have also invited a true disciple of the Myriad Spirits Pavilion!"
"The true teachings of the Myriad Spirits Pavilion!"
The four family heads in Qianji City exchanged glances, their expressions tightening.
No matter what their status is on Thousand Machine Island, they are nothing more than ants to the Myriad Spirits Pavilion.
In this island region, the Myriad Spirits Pavilion is heaven, is god!
It's not that no one in their clan has tried to join the Myriad Spirits Pavilion, but none of them have entered the true lineage.
It was precisely because of his identity as a former disciple of the Myriad Spirits Pavilion that Li Canghai was able to take over Thousand Machine Island.
"You flatter me. I have already been removed from the lineage of true disciples. I am only here to cultivate on the orders of my master."
Jiang Yuan stood up indifferently, his eyes deep and unfathomable, and spoke slowly and deliberately.
The awe-inspiring power of the gods sent chills down one's spine.
The martial artists from both large and small families dared not speak, their demeanor respectful yet apprehensive.
Of course, they didn't know that Jiang Yuan was the true disciple whose identity had been stripped by the Myriad Spirits Sword God.
However, Venerable Zixu did not completely abandon this disciple, but sent him to Thousand Machine Island, which was considered to let him take charge on his own.
Li Canghai was the junior brother of the former Venerable Zixu.
The two were very close friends.
They have maintained contact for many years, and it is with the support of this Wanling Pavilion Peak Master that Li Canghai has been able to firmly hold the position of Lord of Qianji Island.
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