In the evening, Jiang Feng, Zhuang Muhan, Bai Xue and Ling Long walked towards the palace of the eldest prince together.
From afar, the eldest prince's palace resembled a leviathan. The gatehouse, tens of feet tall, exuded a majestic aura. The vermilion gate was inlaid with bowl-sized copper nails, each carved with intricate runes and faintly gleaming with spiritual light. Above the door lintel hung a massive plaque, inscribed with the three characters "Ganxin Palace" in a flamboyant and majestic handwriting.
Climbing the steps paved with fine copper, the railings on either side were intricately carved, depicting a variety of auspicious beasts and birds. Entering the palace, it was vast and spacious. Stout pillars supported the high dome, entwined with golden dragon reliefs, as if poised to burst forth from the walls at any moment. The floor, paved with precious spiritual jade, emanated a soft glow. Deep within the palace stood a massive reclining chair, crafted from a single block of black gold. Its back was adorned with nine lifelike dragons, a symbol of supreme dignity. Scrolls hung on the surrounding walls, the landscapes depicted imbued with spiritual energy. The palace permeated the First Prince's power and status.
Led by the palace maids, they filed in, slowly making their way to a relatively secluded corner. They found an exquisitely carved table and carefully sat down. After they sat down, they began to look around curiously. Unexpectedly, they spotted many familiar faces.
At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the center of the hall. Sitting there was a middle-aged man with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a handsome face, and a stature as straight as a pine tree. He exuded an aura of unspoken authority. Upon closer inspection, he was dressed in a bright yellow python robe, a purple gold crown, and a jewel-studded jade belt around his waist. He exuded an air of imposing nobility. This dignified middle-aged man was undoubtedly the eldest son of the current Human Emperor—Huangfu Longxuan.
To Huangfu Longxuan's left sat several talented young men from the Shangguan family. The man in the lead was particularly striking. He wore a blue Taoist robe with flowing sleeves, resembling an immortal descending to earth. His face was as white as jade, his features delicate as if sculpted. His every move exuded an air of elegance and grace, truly a man of exceptional handsomeness.
To Huangfu Longxuan's right stood the Murong family's scions. The most striking of these was undoubtedly a young woman. Her complexion was as white as cream, her eyebrows were as black as distant black, and her eyes were as clear as autumn water. Her long, lustrous, black hair cascaded down her shoulders, gently brushing against her jade-like skin. She was truly breathtakingly beautiful, a sight to behold, a beauty like a fairy. Even Jiang Feng, who always prided himself on his exceptional self-control, was stunned upon seeing this woman. For some reason, the moment they met, Jiang Feng felt an indescribable sense of familiarity, as if they shared some special connection...
Bai Xue pinched Jiang Feng and said, "Don't be so obsessed with her. This is the Murong family's unrivaled genius, Murong Ziyan. In less than a hundred years, she has reached the state of great perfection in fusion. Those who admire her can line up from here to Kowloon City. It's strange that the Duanmu family didn't participate!"
At this time, Murong Ziyan looked at Jiang Feng and nodded with a smile. Jiang Feng felt like he had lost his soul.
The eldest prince, Huangfu Longxuan, slowly stood up, glanced at the crowd, and then said loudly, "It is truly a grand event that outstanding talents from all walks of life have gathered here today. Although our human race is prosperous today, it still faces many challenges. You are all the best in your respective races, and you will surely be the backbone of the human race in the future."
Everyone listened respectfully, but Jiang Feng was the only one still immersed in Murong Ziyan's smile. Seeing this, Bai Xue quietly pulled him back.
Huangfu Longxuan went on, "Whether it's the way of cultivation or protecting the human race, you all need to work together. People like Senior Sister Zi Yan from the Murong family, who has achieved the great perfection of fusion at a young age, are worthy of everyone's learning." As he spoke, he looked at Murong Zi Yan, who bowed slightly.
At this moment, Jiang Feng suddenly came to his senses and thought to himself: "Is this inexplicable sense of intimacy just because of her beauty? But why is it so strong? Jiang Feng clearly felt that the Chaos Tears in his chest became unusually excited."
Murong Ziyan was originally chatting with others with a smile on her face, but suddenly her expression froze, as if attracted by something, and her eyes involuntarily looked in the direction of Jiang Feng again.
At that moment, seven strange streaks of light suddenly streaked across the distant sky, trailing long tails like shooting stars, instantly illuminating the entire horizon. Then, a breathtaking sight unfolded before everyone's eyes—an incredibly bizarre sight appeared in the sky! As if drawn by some mysterious force, the seven previously scattered stars gradually connected into a single, straight line, which began to twinkle endlessly across the sky. The light they radiated was dazzling, like the brightest pearls in the night sky. However, this wondrous sight did not last long; in a moment, the seven stars vanished without a trace.
At this time, the eldest prince, who had been silent until then, slowly spoke up: "Seven planets in alignment, this is a rare astronomical phenomenon. It seems that something big is going to happen in the near future."
During the banquet, the chosen ones from various sects chatted with each other. They either exchanged their cultivation experiences or discussed anecdotes of the martial arts world, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
The eldest prince walked up to Jiang Feng, looked at him with a smile, and praised: "My friend, you are so young, but you have shown such extraordinary talent, and your physical fitness is also very strong. You must come to my place often in the future, and we can get closer." After that, the eldest prince raised his glass and drank it all with Jiang Feng.
Amidst this lively atmosphere, Sima Zhuifeng also took the initiative to come over to Jiang Feng's table. He toasted Jiang Feng with a broad smile, and the two of them drank heartily and chatted happily. While Jiang Feng and Sima Zhuifeng were chatting, he would secretly glance at Murong Ziyan, who was not far away, several times, his eyes revealing an indescribable emotion.
A moment later, Zhang Jie also walked over to the table. However, facing his arrival, everyone seemed to ignore him and continued to chat and laugh among themselves. Seeing this, Zhang Jie couldn't help but feel embarrassed and annoyed. He glared at Jiang Feng and others, then turned away angrily.
It was already late at night, and everyone was leaving. Just as Jiang Feng and Zhuang Muhan were walking out of the hall, a voice came: "Fellow Daoist, please stay!"
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