Chapter 148: Dragon Phoenix Banquet

Chapter 148: Dragon Phoenix Banquet

The atmosphere in the Bright Palace was somber.

Previously, there were only a dozen or so Purple Mansion cultivators present.

But now, there were over thirty of them.

Their numbers had surpassed half of the Bright Palace's strength.

These Purple Mansion cultivators gathered, their expressions grim.

Lady Zi Cang, the Third Palace Lord, spoke up, her voice devoid of its usual calm, "From this moment, all Purple Mansion cultivators outside are to return to headquarters immediately."

Earlier, the Blood Robe Sword God had displayed the power of a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator.

Zi Cang didn't seem to mind.

Purple Mansion cultivators had already comprehended the essence of spiritual energy and awakened their Primordial Divine Abilities.

Killing them would be a challenging task.

Previously, the Blood Robe Sword God had slain five Purple Mansion cultivators, and in their eyes, he had clearly lost his fighting strength and was recuperating somewhere.

As a result, six more Purple Mansion cultivators from the Bright Palace had perished.

The situation had escalated far beyond their expectations.

"Until the confrontation with the Blood Robe Sword God is resolved, all Purple Mansion cultivators are to remain at headquarters," Lady Zi Cang commanded.

The other Purple Mansion cultivators in the hall exchanged glances.

"Regarding the Blood Robe Sword God..." one of them asked cautiously.

"The Grand Palace Lord is currently negotiating with the Eastern Earth Sect Leader of the Divine Flower Society," a Purple Mansion cultivator spoke up.

"Before the negotiation results are out, we only need to hold our ground at headquarters," Lady Zi Cang said, a hint of helplessness in her voice.

The Bright Palace, as the righteous leader of the Green Cloud Continent, had never been in such a predicament.

But this Blood Robe Sword God was no ordinary late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator.

He slaughtered Purple Mansion cultivators with ease.

"If we make peace with him, it would be a great humiliation for the Bright Palace!" a Purple Mansion cultivator exclaimed, foreseeing the outcome.

After all, the Blood Robe Sword God's Primordial Divine Ability was formidable, and he kept moving, making it difficult for the Bright Palace to capture him.

"Hmph! If he dares to come to our headquarters, he'll die without a burial place!" an Elder declared.

They were accustomed to their dominance, and this first taste of helplessness was hard to accept.

"The Blood Robe Sword God isn't a fool. Why would he come to our headquarters to die?" an Elder of the Purple Mansion said, "Those who reach this cultivation level are cunning. Alas, it seems we in the Bright Palace can only swallow this humiliation."

"We're letting him off easy!" a woman in yellow spoke up.

The meeting in the Bright Palace came to a quiet end.

From that day on, no one within the Bright Palace mentioned besieging the Blood Robe Sword God, and no one dared to speak of him.

All the Elders and attendants waited for the Grand Palace Lord's return.

As for the Blood Robe Sword God, who was causing a stir on the Divine Flower Society forum, they could only ignore him for now.

...

Outside the cave abode.

Jiang Ya's eyebrows remained furrowed with a hint of worry.

The Heaven Rank Spell taught by the Wutian Elder had shown no progress during this time.

She glanced at Qi Yuan and Kang Fulu, then waved her hand, "The Dragon Phoenix Banquet... Let's go."

All those who had made it onto the Dongtu Talents Ranking would receive an invitation to attend the Dragon Phoenix Banquet.

Kang Fulu's eyes lit up, "I'm interested!"

The Dragon Phoenix Banquet featured a live performance of the Dragon Phoenix Essence Core Dance.

It was far better than just watching a recording.

Qi Yuan shook his head, "I have a friend arriving in Cloud City, and I need to pick him up. He'll take me to the Dragon Phoenix Banquet, so I won't be going with you."

Jiang Ya looked at Qi Yuan in surprise.

Kang Fulu was also taken aback, "Junior Brother, you know someone here too?"

"Yeah, I met him online."

Kang Fulu didn't quite understand the term "online."

"Be careful, and don't get scammed," Kang Fulu warned.

As the senior disciple of the Divine Light Sect, he had to keep an eye on Qi Yuan.

"Don't worry, I will," Qi Yuan assured, glancing at the Divine Flower Society's game talisman.

He was nervous inside. It was just a casual meetup, but why was it so complicated?

The Rogue Immortal Venerable hadn't replied to him in two days.

Had something happened again?

...

On the spirit vessel.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable looked at the man with drooping eyes, his eyes showing genuine concern, "Senior Brother, are you feeling better?"

"Cough, much better," the man with drooping eyes replied, his face pale and weak.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable was speechless at the sight.

His senior brother loved making friends.

As a figure on the Dongtu Talents Ranking, he was considered a big shot on this small flying vessel.

However, a few days ago, he had befriended a woman on the Eastern Earth Minor Talents Ranking, and their friendship had led them to the bed.

If not for the Rogue Immortal Venerable's intervention, his senior brother might have already exhausted himself to death.

The woman from the Eastern Earth Minor Talents Ranking practiced a cultivation technique called Sun Devouring Yin Nourishing, which had directly affected the man with drooping eyes.

During this time, the Rogue Immortal Venerable had no choice but to consume his own spiritual energy to replenish his senior brother's depleted body.

After all, his senior brother was the hope of their sect.

He was the only one from their sect on the Dongtu Talents Ranking's main list.

"Senior Brother, stay away from these seductive women in the future," the Rogue Immortal Venerable advised earnestly.

The man with drooping eyes also showed a hint of fear, but his face carried a trace of reminiscence, "Who can blame the seductive women... for being so alluring.

Senior Brother, I've learned my lesson and won't make the same mistake again!"

The Rogue Immortal Venerable didn't believe him. This wasn't the first time such an incident had occurred with his senior brother.

Moreover, their master never issued any warnings, which puzzled the Rogue Immortal Venerable.

He didn't want to think about these troubling matters at the moment.

"We're almost at Cloud City. My friend will meet us there," the Rogue Immortal Venerable said, thinking of the Origin Venerable.

"Okay, let's bring him along, and we'll go to the Dragon Phoenix Banquet together.

It's been a bumpy ride, but thankfully we made it in time for the Dragon Phoenix Banquet," the man with drooping eyes sighed.

The journey had been filled with constant troubles.

Just then, a voice, seemingly intentional, echoed through the air.

"A figure from the Dongtu Talents Ranking, bewitched by a seductive woman.

Gao Jie'en, in Cloud City, don't even mention your origins from Thunder Traverse Continent."

A handsome man with waist-length hair appeared, his eyes sharp and piercing.

Gao Jie'en glared at the handsome man, his expression darkening, "Hmph, Luo Cha, wait until you surpass me on the Dongtu Talents Ranking before you speak!"

The handsome man was named Luo Cha, and his sect had a longstanding grudge with Gao Jie'en's sect.

The two had never seen eye to eye.

Gao Jien's ranking on the Dongtu Talents Ranking was just ten places ahead of Luo Cha.

"This time, I will definitely surpass you on the Dongtu Talents Ranking." Luo Cha spoke up, his handsome face showing a defiant expression.

At this moment, the Spirit Vessel finally came to a stop.

Luo Cha's face lit up with excitement as he looked at Gao Jien and boasted, "See that man in golden robes ahead? He's Lei Chong, ranked eighty-ninth on the Dongtu Talents Ranking. He's my sworn brother. With his help, my ranking will definitely surpass yours this time!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Jien turned to look at Lei Chong, his face showing a hint of apprehension.

Being ranked within the top three hundred on the Dongtu Talents Ranking was no small feat.

But the top one hundred, now that was the true Celestial Prodigy.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable also had no interest in Lei Chong. Standing beside Gao Jien, he had been searching for something, but unfortunately, he found nothing.

Just then, a voice filled with surprise rang out, "Are you the Rogue Immortal Venerable?"

The Rogue Immortal Venerable quickly looked over and saw a man in a blood-red cloak standing before him.

The man had an exceptionally handsome face and exuded a chilling aura.

He stood in the center of the crowd, and if one wasn't paying close attention, they might subconsciously overlook his presence.

"The Origin Venerable?" The Rogue Immortal Venerable looked at Qi Yuan, his face showing surprise, "You really came, and you're so handsome!"

At this moment, Gao Jien also glanced at Qi Yuan and said, "This gentleman is my junior brother's fellow daoist. Truly a talented individual."

In front of others, Gao Jien would still give his junior brother some face.

"I never rely on my looks, but on my strength." Qi Yuan was modest when praised.

Today, he learned that he would be attending the Dragon Phoenix Banquet.

Qi Yuan did not attend with his original identity.

After all, he was from a small country, what if others looked down on him?

Moreover, there was also a Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator at the Dragon Phoenix Banquet.

He needed to change to a more powerful alias, like the Blood Robe Sword God, to attend the banquet.

Only then would he not be looked down upon.

Hearing Qi Yuan's audacious words, the Rogue Immortal Venerable confirmed that this was indeed the Origin Venerable.

"Alright, let's hurry to the Dragon Phoenix Banquet. If we're late, it'll be too late," Gao Jien said.

The Dragon Phoenix Banquet was very important to Celestial Prodigies like them.

This was a great opportunity to expand their network.

At this moment, a voice sounded in Qi Yuan's ear, "Fellow Daoist, you're really losing face by traveling with such a person.

On the Spirit Vessel, that Gao Jien was actually sucked dry of his essence by a demoness, hahaha... It's really hilarious." Luo Cha whispered to Qi Yuan, then laughed and left, looking at Gao Jien's embarrassed expression.

Qi Yuan glanced at Gao Jien and couldn't help but say, "I didn't expect the fellow daoist to have such an ordinary appearance, yet he was still noticed by the demoness. It seems his talent... is truly high."

Gao Jien was speechless.

Was this a compliment to his high talent or an insult to his looks?

"Senior Brother, the Origin Venerable is very straightforward. Don't take it to heart," the Rogue Immortal Venerable quickly said.

"No, no, let's go," Gao Jien's lips twitched.

The three of them headed towards the Dragon Phoenix Banquet.

Along the way, Gao Jien kept talking.

But all he spoke about was Luo Cha's faults.

This made Qi Yuan sigh, thinking that Gao Jien was quite vengeful.

One must never offend such a person.

If offended, one must quickly eliminate them.

Otherwise, it would bring trouble to eighteen generations of ancestors.

Beside him, the Rogue Immortal Venerable kept observing Qi Yuan.

During this time, he had been helping his senior brother recover his vitality and had not been online.

He looked at Qi Yuan and couldn't help but ask, "Origin Venerable, are you really going to participate in the Dongtu Talents Ranking?"

After all, the Ice Mountain Tyrantess had said that the Origin Venerable was a big shot.

But where would a big shot participate in the Dongtu Talents Ranking?

"Yes, of course I'm participating. My senior brother is also participating, and this time, I'm attending the Dragon Phoenix Banquet with others," Qi Yuan replied.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable really wanted to ask, "Aren't you a Purple Mansion cultivator?"

But thinking about it, with the Origin Venerable's way of thinking, he wouldn't get a reliable answer.

He would definitely say something like, "I'm a Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator, with an Immortal-grade Golden Core."

The Rogue Immortal Venerable decided not to ask and just treated Qi Yuan as a friend of the Four Emperors of the Divine Flower Society.

"It's a pity that the Great Sun Flame Emperor and the Ice Mountain Tyrantess didn't come. Otherwise, with the Ice Mountain Tyrantess' Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, our Divine Flower Society would have definitely become famous at the Dragon Phoenix Banquet," Qi Yuan sighed.

Under the blood-red cloak, he concealed his aura of slaughter and strangeness very well.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable glanced at Qi Yuan and secretly asked, "Where's the Blood Robe Sword God?"

The Rogue Immortal Venerable only knew that the Blood Robe Sword God was a great slayer of Divine Infants, but he didn't know what had happened after the Blood Robe Sword God arrived at the Green Cloud Continent.

"I am him," Qi Yuan pointed to himself.

Hearing this, the Rogue Immortal Venerable was quite speechless.

He decided not to dwell on it anymore.

Half an hour passed, and finally, Qi Yuan, the Rogue Immortal Venerable, and Gao Jien arrived at the entrance of the Dragon Phoenix Banquet.

The Dragon Phoenix Banquet was held in the Cloud Lake Court.

The Cloud Lake Court was located in the Cloud Lake, three hundred li away.

Qi Yuan and the other two boarded the Immortal Vessel and sailed across the three hundred li of water, reaching a magnificent small island.

On the island stood a majestic palace.

On the water, various painted boats were docked, and songs could be heard from time to time.

This made Qi Yuan, who was on the vessel, exclaim in admiration, "No wonder it's a grand city, so vibrant and bustling."

Although he had become the ruler of the Windflow Realm, he had mostly been hiding in No Return City and hadn't ventured to other places.

Gao Jien raised his head and said, "Compared to our Thunder Traverse Continent's Purple Thunder City, it's far inferior.

However, the environment is quite elegant and suitable for seclusion."

The Cloud City was located in the Green Cloud Continent, which wasn't considered a bustling place.

Naturally, it couldn't compare to the most prosperous Purple Thunder City in the Thunder Traverse Continent.

Qi Yuan looked at Gao Jien with admiration, "You're from a grand place, and you have such insight."

Hearing this praise, Gao Jien also felt proud.

This Origin Venerable was much more likable than Luo Cha.

This made Gao Jien think that if it weren't for networking, he should spend more time in front of "lower-status people" in the future, so he could receive more praise.

Unlike Luo Cha, who often spoke ill of him.

The Immortal Vessel docked, and the three of them disembarked and headed towards the grand hall of the Cloud Lake Court.

Qi Yuan looked around, feeling curious about everything before him.

Unfortunately, there were only young people here, no old folks, and no White Moonlights.

With the maid leading the way, the three of them entered the palace.

The vast palace was filled with thousands of people.

"Origin Venerable, let's find a quiet place to sit for a while," said Rogue Immortal Venerable.

In the Divine Flower Association group chat, Rogue Immortal Venerable was quite talkative, but in reality, he suffered from social anxiety and didn't enjoy interacting with too many people.

Gao Jien glanced at his junior brother and sighed helplessly, "Just don't cause any trouble, senior brother. Go and make some friends."

He didn't insist on bringing his junior brother to meet people.

Instead, he let his junior brother chat with his friends.

Qi Yuan sat in a corner, looking at the fruit on the table and casually picked up a piece to eat.

Rogue Immortal Venerable had already let go of his inhibitions.

To him, the Origin Venerable was no different from the other minor talents; they were all newcomers.

"Sigh, I wonder when I'll be able to enter the Dongtu Talents Ranking," Rogue Immortal Venerable sighed as he looked at the talented individuals in the grand hall.

"Isn't that easy?" Qi Yuan casually scanned the room and replied.

"Oh?" Rogue Immortal Venerable became interested.

"As long as I kill all the talented individuals in this place, a spot on the Dongtu Talents Ranking will definitely open up, and you'll be able to enter."

"Of course, I might not be able to kill that Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment guy, but the rest? They're no match for me," Qi Yuan said bluntly, showing his concern for Rogue Immortal Venerable.

Upon hearing this, Rogue Immortal Venerable's face changed slightly, "Origin Venerable, don't say such things out loud. Use telepathy instead, or others might overhear and misunderstand!"

The Origin Venerable was just like he was in the group chat, always speaking carelessly.

"It's a pity we have no grudges, or I'd really want to kill them all. That way, I might not even need to participate in the Dongtu Talents Tournament to enter the Dongtu Talents Ranking," Qi Yuan sighed.

The Dongtu Talents Tournament could last for ten days, half a month, or even years, and Qi Yuan was too lazy to participate.

Rogue Immortal Venerable wanted to cover Qi Yuan's mouth or move away from him.

He was genuinely afraid that some of the talented individuals might not appreciate the Origin Venerable and take action against him.

Half an hour passed.

Qi Yuan and Rogue Immortal Venerable had already eaten quite a few Spirit Fruits.

Their table had also gained a few more people.

These individuals, like them, were probably too lazy to socialize and had casually found a place to sit.

"Origin Venerable, where's your senior brother?" Rogue Immortal Venerable asked casually, feeling a bit bored.

"He should be inside," Qi Yuan guessed. Kang Fulu was being led by Jiang Ya to meet some talented individuals.

Qi Yuan wasn't interested in such matters.

The talented individuals couldn't compare to his white moonlight.

"Inside?" Rogue Immortal Venerable was a bit surprised. "This hall is divided into an inner and outer hall. Only those ranked within the top hundred on the Dongtu Talents Ranking can enter the inner hall."

The other people at the table also looked at Qi Yuan with astonished eyes.

After all, those ranked within the top hundred on the Dongtu Talents Ranking were almost guaranteed to enter the Purple Mansion Realm.

They were true geniuses wherever they went.

"Yes, the one who brought my senior brother in is ranked within the top hundred," Qi Yuan replied.

According to his junior sister, Jiang Ling Su, her senior sister, Jiang Ya, was ranked seventeenth on the Dongtu Talents Ranking.

At that moment, a woman at the same table spoke up, "Do you want to find your friend and bring us into the inner hall to take a look?"

The others also looked at Qi Yuan with varying expressions.

Qi Yuan glanced at them but didn't respond.

If Rogue Immortal Venerable had made the suggestion, he might have agreed.

The woman felt a bit embarrassed, and the others looked at Qi Yuan with a hint of mockery in their eyes.

The group secretly communicated through telepathy, exchanging unknown words.

Qi Yuan didn't care and continued eating Spirit Fruits with Rogue Immortal Venerable, enjoying himself.

Suddenly, a phoenix cry echoed.

From the inner hall, dozens of talented individuals emerged, led by Huang Tu. His ranking wasn't the highest, but he was from Green Cloud Continent and was the local host.

The talented individuals behind him gave him face.

Huang Tu's face was filled with a smile, and he looked pleased, showing no signs of the sorrow from his master's recent demise.

He took large strides forward, his face filled with reverence, "Heavenly Soul Immortal, you grace us with your presence. Please, come inside quickly!"

The phoenix cry signaled the arrival of a top-ten figure on the Dongtu Talents Ranking.

Heavenly Soul Immortal wore a black, tight-fitting outfit, her chest and hips accentuated.

In the outer hall, almost all the talented individuals' gazes were fixed on Heavenly Soul Immortal.

Heavenly Soul Immortal was the eighth-ranked individual on the Dongtu Talents Ranking.

She was a figure they all looked up to!

Rogue Immortal Venerable looked at Heavenly Soul Immortal with admiration, "Heavenly Soul Immortal has achieved Immortal Foundation Establishment. If not for the lack of a Dark Deity in her clan, she might have reached Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan's gaze toward Heavenly Soul Immortal turned serious, "It seems that talent alone isn't enough. You also need a powerful background."

The other people at the table also looked at Heavenly Soul Immortal with intense gazes. The woman who had spoken earlier sighed, "This is what a true talent looks like. She's the kind of person who will decide the future of the Eastern Earth in the future.

If given ten thousand years, she might become a figure like Blood Robe Sword God."

"Shh, don't mention Blood Robe Sword God here. We're in Green Cloud Continent," someone quickly reminded.

Rogue Immortal Venerable was stunned.

How did these talented individuals know about Blood Robe Sword God?

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(End of Chapter)

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