Chapter 189: Chaos at the Birthday Banquet! Ringing the Bell of Death!

Chapter 189: Chaos at the Birthday Banquet! Ringing the Bell of Death!

Hidden Mini World, Liu Family.

On the day of the birthday banquet, the Hidden Mini World was adorned with exquisite scenery, and feasts were gathered everywhere.

Various factions arrived from all directions, and rare treasures and exotic birds frequently passed by the Liu Family's entrance, with a constant stream of visitors.

Congratulations, ceremonial songs, and bustling noises filled the air, creating an incredibly lively atmosphere.

At this moment, in the grandest banquet hall at the rear of the Liu Family, powerful cultivators from various factions filled the room.

They clinked cups and exchanged toasts, each exuding formidable auras.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of dishes, an elder from a Hidden Clan smiled and spoke up:

"The Liu Family is truly generous, inviting so many people at once. It must have consumed a considerable amount of resources."

"Indeed, it's no wonder they are an established Hidden Clan with such deep roots."

The rest of the attendees nodded in agreement, silently praising the Liu Family.

The rare treasures, exotic fruits, fine wines, and exquisite dishes on the banquet tables were all hard-to-find treasures.

A few tables might not be a big deal, but the Liu Family's banquet had over a thousand tables, with an unlimited supply, consuming resources that left people in awe.

Initially, everyone thought that the Liu Family had been weak for generations, but now it seemed that everyone had underestimated them.

Upon hearing this, the Liu Family elders, including Liu Hongyun, had faces flushed with embarrassment, but their hearts were filled with bitterness.

What deep roots?

Those were the Liu Family's last reserves, and today they had been exhausted.

However, with the situation as it was, they could only grit their teeth and bear it.

"Alas, in this grand conflict, our Liu Family has already decided to give up. Even with more resources, what's the use?"

Liu Hongyun's eyes flashed with a hint of sadness as he spoke, "Our family's Holy Son, who we nurtured with all our heart, was recently besieged and killed."

"The Liu Family no longer has the ambition to compete. These resources might as well be used to gather our old friends."

The elder who spoke was startled by this news, "Such a thing happened? Has revenge been sought?"

The rest of the attendees also turned their attention to Liu Hongyun.

"Revenge?"

Liu Hongyun sighed and said with a wry smile, "Alas, that faction is not small, and our Liu Family is no match for them. Let it be."

After hearing this, the powerful cultivators from the Five Domains and Ten Kingdoms did not react, as if they hadn't heard anything.

However, the cultivators from the Hidden Clans showed anger on their faces.

The Hidden Clans remained hidden from the world, mostly residing in their own Hidden Mini Worlds, and they looked down upon the people of the Five Domains and Ten Kingdoms.

For this reason, the Hidden Clans often had intermarriages, forming connections and alliances with each other.

Furthermore, with the saying 'you are indebted to those who feed you,' and being in the Liu Family's territory, many from the Hidden Clans stood up and banged the tables.

"How audacious! Daring to bully our Hidden Clan just because you're stronger?"

"Hmph! And it was a siege? Our Holy Nephew died unjustly. This grudge must be avenged at all costs!"

"Exactly! Which faction from the Five Domains did it? Don't be afraid to speak up. We'll go and demand an explanation."

The Hidden Clan members were filled with anger and indignation, and their angry shouts echoed throughout the birthday banquet.

The powerful cultivators from the Five Domains and Ten Kingdoms raised their eyebrows upon seeing this.

Why were they unwilling to provoke some of the weaker Hidden Clans?

Many of these people had marriage ties, forming alliances. Offending one was like stirring up a hornet's nest.

Therefore, when dealing with the Hidden Clans, they would usually make some concessions.

This further emboldened the arrogance of the Hidden Clans.

"I'd like to see if you dare to come."

Liu Hongyun and the Liu Family elders maintained their composure, but they secretly smirked.

They had anticipated this situation, and if Su Changqing and Jiuling Wu dared to come, they would surely meet their demise!

Bang!

Just as the Hidden Clan members were about to press for the identity of the faction, the banquet hall's door was kicked open with a powerful kick, producing a loud noise.

"My disciple killed him. What are you going to do about it?"

A tall and robust figure strode over the threshold, as if the crowd before him didn't exist.

"How dare you! Who are you to barge in so recklessly?"

Seeing the intruder's audacity, everyone in the hall became furious, and their powerful auras erupted.

But in the next moment—

Boom!

An even more terrifying pressure surged from the tall man, overwhelming the auras around him.

The incoming auras were as fragile as silk and easily torn apart.

Clatter!

In an instant, many powerful cultivators stumbled and fell, knocking over the banquet tables and spitting blood as they were sent flying.

"Near-Emperor Peak!"

All the scolding voices instantly vanished, and horrified gazes turned towards the robust man at the entrance.

"Jiuling Wu, you've finally arrived."

Liu Tianming sat calmly on the main seat, as if the chaotic hall didn't exist, his expression unchanging.

"You sent the invitation, so how could I not come?"

Jiuling Wu didn't even glance at the surrounding people. He strolled to a banquet table, casually sat down, and poured himself a cup of wine.

"I heard that the Liu Family's Holy Son was besieged and killed. How come I didn't know about this?"

He shook his head slightly and chuckled, then drained the cup in one go. His gaze shifted deeper into the Liu Family's territory,

"Back then, my disciple was lost here, and his body was left behind, too shameful to retrieve."

Jiuling Wu downed another cup of wine, his anger and killing intent burning like a raging fire.

He turned to Liu Tianming, revealing a cold smile, his white teeth gleaming with icy intent,

"Today, my disciple has come to recognize his senior brother and walk the path his senior brother once trod."

"A junior's grudge should be avenged by the junior, and a master should retrieve what he has lost."

"Today, my master and I have come to seek an explanation from the Liu family regarding the matters of the past!"

Jiuling Wu's calm and quiet voice carried an unwavering and relentless killing intent.

The terrifying aura of a Near-Emperor at his peak caused everyone present to repeatedly change their expressions, their eyes filled with horror.

In this era, nothing could be more terrifying than a Near-Emperor at his peak, determined to fight to the death.

They did indeed have impressive backgrounds and formidable strength, but facing Jiuling Wu, no one dared to speak a word.

When Elder Liu Hongyun and the other elders saw Jiuling Wu, they immediately gathered around Liu Tianming.

Each of them anxiously transmitted their voices, wanting to directly summon their Imperial Armament.

Taking advantage of the hidden clan members still present, they wanted to rush forward and completely annihilate Jiuling Wu.

However, Liu Tianming remained exceptionally calm, as if he didn't put Jiuling Wu in his eyes at all.

Hearing this, he looked into the distance and said indifferently, "Where is your disciple?"

"Since we're here to celebrate your birthday, it's only natural to prepare a gift."

Jiuling Wu gazed at the banquet hall in the distance, his eyes resting on a youth, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

"He's here."

Upon hearing this, everyone present stared intently.

They wanted to see who was so arrogant that they dared to follow their master and charge into a hidden clan alone.

When Liu Tianming saw Su Changqing, he seemed to relax and smiled, a deep black glint flashing in his eyes.

"He's here, that's good."

...

Liu Family, in front of the banquet hall.

The flying boat from the Purple Heaven Kingdom stopped not far from the banquet hall, and the celestial talents on board began to disembark one after another.

"Brother Chu, don't rush. Let them go first; we'll wait a moment."

Seeing the people rushing towards the banquet hall, Feng Ling stopped Chu Ze and gestured behind him.

Chu Ze immediately understood and stood to the side with a cold smile, waiting for Su Changqing to descend.

At this moment, on the flying boat, Xian Banmeng heard Su Changqing's words and suddenly became anxious.

"Cause a scene?"

"A Divine Spirit Realm cultivator causing a scene at the Liu family's birthday banquet?"

Xian Banmeng's heart raced, and without regard for gender differences, she grabbed Su Changqing's arm as he was about to leave.

"You're crazy! Even if the Liu family is in decline, it's not something you can mess with alone."

"Do you have a grudge against the Liu family? Stand behind me later, rest assured, the Liu family won't dare to harm you."

Seeing the urgency in Xian Banmeng's beautiful eyes, Su Changqing smiled softly, "Thank you for your kindness, but it's not necessary."

"My teacher is also here, and he will protect me."

As his voice fell, Su Changqing turned and descended from the flying boat.

"Your teacher? Your teacher alone can't compete with the Liu family."

Seeing Su Changqing's lack of gratitude, Xian Banmeng shook her head in frustration,

"Two Four Arts at the Dao Entrance Level, and you don't focus on studying. Instead, you chose a Martial cultivator as your teacher."

"Can your teacher alone rival the entire Liu family? Can your martial arts block the Liu family's numerous disciples?"

Seeing Su Changqing's determination to leave, Xian Banmeng hesitated for a moment before reluctantly speaking, "Su Po."

"I'm here."

As her voice fell, an old granny with silver hair appeared beside Xian Banmeng.

She smiled at Xian Banmeng, "Young lady, are you moved? Do you want me to protect that boy?"

"What else can I do?"

Xian Banmeng sighed, "It's not easy to meet someone who makes me feel this way. I can't just let him die, can I?"

As she spoke, she looked at Su Po, "Granny, if the situation turns sour later, protect his life."

"I'll try my best to persuade him, and don't make a big fuss. Let's leave some face for the Liu family."

Su Po smiled and said, "Leave it to this old woman. Even if Liu Tianming himself shows up, he'll still give this old woman some face."

Hearing this, Xian Banmeng breathed a sigh of relief and then hurried forward, holding a group of people.

...

"He's here, let's go."

Seeing Su Changqing appear, Chu Ze and Feng Ling exchanged a glance and stood in front of Su Changqing, presenting the gift.

"The hidden Chu family congratulates the Liu family head on his longevity, offering a Holy Rank Inferior Grade Flame Fruit!"

"The hidden Feng family wishes the Liu family head a smooth path, presenting a Holy Rank Inferior Grade Cold Abyss Stone!"

Chu Ze and Feng Ling intentionally stirred their spiritual energy, and their voices carried far.

The crowd immediately erupted in exclamations.

Spiritual herbs and rare minerals were also categorized into the Heaven Earth Yellow Black Four Tiers Twelve Grades.

However, the Heaven Earth Yellow Black grades only applied to Fourth Stage cultivators. Once they reached the later stages, they were categorized into the special grades of King, Sage, and Emperor.

These three grades of treasures were all extremely valuable, worth tens of thousands of gold.

For the Feng and Chu families to offer Holy Rank Inferior Grade treasures, they were indeed precious.

Even among the gifts received by the banquet hall, these two gifts were among the best.

Hearing the exclamations around them, Feng Ling and Chu Ze both smiled.

However, upon seeing Su Changqing behind them, Chu Ze's smile faded, and he said with a hint of sarcasm,

"You honor us, but my brother Feng's and my gifts are not that extraordinary."

"Brother Su is a calligraphy genius at the Dao Entrance Level, and the gift he sends will surely surpass mine and Brother Feng's."

Feng Ling echoed with a smile, "Indeed, Brother Su is a peerless genius in the Confucian Dao, and his music and rhythm are also at the Dao Entrance Level."

"With such extraordinary talent, the gift he sends will surely be no ordinary item."

At this moment, many people had gathered around, most of them seeing Su Changqing for the first time.

Hearing that this person had reached the Dao Entrance Level in two arts, everyone was surprised, and their faces soon showed curiosity and anticipation.

With Feng Ling and Chu Ze's flattery, most people believed that Su Changqing's gift would be exceptional.

Chu Ze and Feng Ling's lips curled into cold smiles at the sight.

A smear campaign!

If Su Changqing couldn't offer a more precious gift than them, he would surely lose face.

"You two..."

Xian Banmeng, who had just arrived, felt a chill in her eyes, and a hint of anger surged from her heart.

Because of her, Chu and Feng wouldn't stop! Su Changqing didn't come to celebrate a birthday; how could he possibly have a more valuable gift than them?

It was clear they wanted to make Su Changqing lose face!

"Let me go first!"

Xian Banmeng's beautiful eyes flashed with anger, and she was about to take a step forward.

The crowd's eyes sparkled with surprise and passion at the sight of such a stunning beauty.

Many who had no intention of joining the commotion rushed over upon seeing Xian Banmeng.

"Such a beauty in the world is mine!"

In a tower, Xi Men Qingjun of the Heaven Sword Immortal Mansion caught sight of Xian Banmeng, and his eyes lit up.

He leaped down from the tower and headed straight for Xian Banmeng.

...

"Since you're looking for me, I'll take care of it."

Su Changqing smiled nonchalantly and stopped Xian Banmeng, who was about to step forward.

"You..."

Xian Banmeng was taken aback, looking at Su Changqing with confusion.

Weren't they here to ruin the celebration? How could they have a real gift?

Amidst the crowd's anticipation and Xian Banmeng's puzzled gaze, Su Changqing strode forward.

"Huff!"

He took a deep breath, waved his wide sleeve, and took out the radiant bell.

"Big!"

The bell instantly grew to a length of ten zhang.

"Bigger!"

In an instant, the bell matched the towering tower in height.

"Even bigger!"

Boom!

The boundless golden divine radiance illuminated the sky, and the bell grew as it faced the wind, standing tall like a small mountain floating in the air.

Su Changqing immediately slammed his palm onto the bell.

Dong~

A deep and resonant sound reverberated through the heavens, as if it could penetrate one's soul.

Accompanying the bell's sound was a loud and lethal shout.

"Su Changqing from the Little Immortal Sect, wishing the Liu Family a hundred calamities and a thousand tribulations, endless troubles!"

"Today's gift—the Bell of Death!"

Hua!

As these words echoed, a deafening roar shook the heavens, and everyone stared at Su Changqing in disbelief.

At the Liu Family's birthday banquet, inviting guests from all directions, Su Changqing dared to bring a bell as a gift? How could he? How dare he!

At this moment, Chu Ze and Feng Ling, who were ready to witness Su Changqing's embarrassment, were stunned.

They never imagined that Su Changqing's gift would be a bell of death! If they had known, why would they have compared gifts? Even if they brought an Imperial Armament, it wouldn't compare!

It was no longer about the value of the gift but Su Changqing's audacity.

He wanted to challenge the entire Liu Family!

"I was thinking that if a fight breaks out, we should protect Su Changqing while leaving some face for the Liu Family."

"But what face is left to save?"

"Does the Liu Family still have any face to speak of?"

Xian Banmeng was dumbfounded, staring at Su Changqing in a daze, unable to fathom his confidence.

How could he be so bold!

Even Su Po, hidden in the shadows, was shocked. Protect him? How could she protect him now? How could she protect him if they were to sever ties with the Liu Family?

"This kid left himself no way out."

Looking at Su Changqing, Su Po's lips twitched. She had no idea how Su Changqing would resolve this.

At that moment, in the Hall of Longevity.

The group of elders present couldn't help but blink rapidly at the sound of the bell.

These two were too bold!

One had ruined the most important birthday banquet, and the other had directly trampled on the Liu Family's reputation.

Everyone now understood that today, there was no way to resolve this peacefully!

"Hahaha, well done! Liu Tianming, how is my disciple's gift?"

Ignoring the furious gazes of Liu Hongyun and others, Wu Jiuling burst into hearty laughter.

He hadn't expected Changqing's gift to create such a grand spectacle.

It was truly ingenious!

"Family Head..."

Liu Hongyun and the others transmitted their voices filled with rage and killing intent.

But Liu Tianming seemed not to hear them.

He closed his eyes lightly, listening to the bell's reverberation in his ears.

"Bell of Death..."

"For today, it's the most fitting."

After his inner monologue, black vortex lines spread from his neck, only to disappear in an instant.

...

In front of the Banquet Hall.

"Arrogant!"

The elder guarding the Liu Family's banquet hall, after snapping out of his stupor, was so furious that his eyes turned red.

"You're asking for death!"

Boom!

As his words fell, a heaven-covering hand rushed towards Su Changqing.

"Su Po!"

Xian Banmeng immediately spoke up, her voice sharp.

Su Po revealed herself, hesitating for a moment before preparing to make her move.

But at that moment, Su Changqing, seemingly aware, spoke without turning back:

"Today, no one of the same cultivation level can kill me!"

Boom!

As his words fell, endless divine light erupted from Su Changqing's body.

A heaven-overturning terror pressure made the earth cry out, and the void trembled.

Before the hundred-zhang hand could reach Su Changqing, it shattered instantly.

This scene shocked everyone, and they retreated again and again.

Su Po blocked the powerful pressure, her pupils constricting in disbelief as she muttered,

"Near-Emperor's protection at the peak!"

Xian Banmeng, standing beside Su Changqing, looked at his back, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

Su Changqing...

Had the protection of a Near-Emperor at the peak?!

(End of Chapter)

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