Chapter 1536 - 122: The Show Begins
Grand Banquet!
Today is the Grand Banquet celebrating the Holy Emperor’s three hundred years of birth!
The entire Great Saint Mountain is enveloped in a festive atmosphere, countless talismans fluttering in the wind, even the cries of the Shadow Crows becoming gentle and pleasant, not as piercing as before.
"Three days really went by quickly."
Ao Ying pushed the wheelchair.
Xie Xuanyi had arrived early before the hall.
These three days, he routinely pondered the [Primordial Secret Technique]. Unfortunately, the time was too short; three days passed almost in the blink of an eye.
Cui Zhen wore a veil hat, expressionless.
His eyes were icy, one hand resting on his waist; for the entire three days, he had been sharpening his blade.
He knows.
He might face the most severe battle since reincarnation.
If a fight breaks out today,
it will be even more brutal than the battle at Erosion Sun Swamp!
"Junior Brother Lu!"
From afar.
Venerable Yuan Huo’s voice rang out.
These three days, for Yuan Huo, were like divine days.
On the night at the main hall of Qi Blue Mountain, he successfully regained the scene for the sect. Although he couldn’t retrieve the lost [Nine Spirits Magic Robe], an eye for an eye, he hadn’t embarrassed Master Chi Fu.
At this moment.
Venerable Yuan Huo saw Xie Xuanyi again, full of smiles. He had no bias against this junior brother at all, warmly placing his hand on his shoulder.
"Junior Brother!"
Venerable Yuan Huo laughed: "I communicated with Master yesterday... I informed Master of the entire situation at Great Saint Mountain, you don’t need to worry about any retaliation from Venerable Heavenly Phoenix afterward. Master said he would support us!"
"Really?"
Xie Xuanyi smiled, saying: "Thank you, Senior Brother."
Amidst the conversation.
Nearby, Venerable Heavenly Phoenix’s disciples appeared and took their seats.
This time there was no clash or quarrel...
Ming San did not arrange the two groups together. Although Venerable Yuan Huo and Venerable Heavenly Phoenix are both under the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, the two were intentionally placed far from each other.
"Hmm."
This anomaly was noticed by Venerable Yuan Huo.
He let out a soft "hmm," confused: "This is somewhat strange..."
Since the commencement of the birthday banquet.
Ming San has not given him any convenience.
In Yuan Huo’s view, partly due to his refusal to "borrow blood," and partly because Master lost influence. The Nether Sea needed strong support, without Master present, he wouldn’t receive extra care... reason has it, today’s grand birthday feast, he should be arranged near Heavenly Phoenix.
This guy would definitely not pass up any chance to make things difficult.
Why, suddenly so "peaceful"?
Eyes met.
Venerable Yuan Huo saw some fear in the eyes of Venerable Heavenly Phoenix’s disciples.
This was even stranger.
A few days ago.
Those disciples looked at him with resentment and anger.
Now...
Their eyes still held hatred, but more covert than before.
"What happened?"
Venerable Yuan Huo mumbled to himself, bewildered.
He really couldn’t understand what had occurred.
"The day before yesterday, Venerable Green Flame paid me a visit."
Xie Xuanyi spoke with a smile.
"...?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huo’s expression changed abruptly.
What visit.
This was not a visit.
He knew too well the style of these people... this was clearly coming for plunder!
"But he was quite unlucky."
Xie Xuanyi candidly said: "Qilin Miaofa True Monarch happened to be passing by... he was stopped by True Monarch when he was about to make a move."
"Huh?"
Upon hearing this.
Yuan Huo was stunned, displaying a look of shock.
He couldn’t believe Heavenly Phoenix’s group was so despicable.
He couldn’t believe his "cheap junior brother" had such good luck.
"True Monarch handled Venerable Green Flame, personally delivering him to Heavenly Phoenix."
Xie Xuanyi shrugged, sincerely saying: "These guys are probably guessing what our background really is..."
Those eyes filled with both fear and awe, that’s likely the meaning.
"Junior Brother, why didn’t you tell me about this?"
Venerable Yuan Huo rubbed his forehead, smiling helplessly.
"I wasn’t hurt."
Xie Xuanyi said: "Additionally... if this matter spreads, it wouldn’t be good for Heavenly Phoenix Palace’s reputation. Even if I don’t consider Master, I should consider the Great Palace Master."
"Junior Brother, truly a hidden dragon in the abyss."
Venerable Yuan Huo sighed deeply.
What does "having vision" mean?
This is what having vision means...
Even at such a critical moment, he can still consider the bigger picture. If he hadn’t ended up disabled, wouldn’t his junior brother be capable of achieving the Realm of Great Venerable in the future?
Having cultivated at the Taoist Palace for so many years, Venerable Yuan Huo found a junior brother so agreeable for the first time.
"Senior Brother owes you."
Yuan Huo solemnly declared: "After today’s banquet, I will take you to seek some good medicine from Master. Your leg ailment, I will definitely find a way to cure it as your brother!"
"..."
Xie Xuanyi blinked, unsure of what to say.
If Red Flame Great Venerable saw him like this, even with [All Living Beings] and Taoist Intent covering, he would probably still recognize him at a glance, right?
After all, in that battle at Broken Buddha Cliff, Chi Fu Dragon Lord was too miserably defeated.
He would probably never forget Xie Xuanyi’s sword for the rest of his life.
...
...
The guests entered the venue, thunder sounded from the Heavenly Peak.
Rumbling.
Above the Third Realm, the sky was cloudless for thousands of miles, yet in mere moments, the entire heavens and earth changed color. Today is the grand birthday of the Holy Emperor’s three hundred years... though important guests were guided to celebrate on Great Saint Mountain, a grand feast was set across the entire Great Ape Mountain.
Those demon cultivators without invitation letters were situated in the Second Realm, within the main cities.
This sound of thunder attracted the attention of demon cultivators within dozens of square miles.
"The Yang God Venerables... have arrived."