In the extraordinarily magnificent Long River Dragon Palace, the world’s premier banquet is unfolding in all its grandeur.

Rare delicacies from ancient and modern times are displayed on the tables, and celestial talents from various nations and sects are gathered.

Those rare treasures lost in the long river of time compete to shine.

Top-tier Dao techniques, secret transmissions of a hundred schools… The human race, which dominates the present era, never hesitates to display its future at the Dragon Palace banquet.

In this moment of gathering winds and clouds, the confident and high-spirited human race’s celestial talents freely showcase their abilities.

What a splendid sight!

The Dragon Palace banquet typically lasts for seven days and seven nights, and now only one day and one night has passed, and many brilliant moments have already appeared.

For example, the wonderful confrontation between Qin country’s Huang Budong and Sanfen Xiangqi Lou’s Yelanner, for example, Wei country’s Yan Shaofei’s passionate challenge to Song country’s Chensiwu.

For example, Ji Li leaping to contend for the ancient scroll, Zhao Wuyan bare-handedly seizing the Gui Feicui…

The scenery of this world never becomes desolate because of someone’s departure.

It is nothing more than that star hides, this star shines. The long passage of time fills the starry river.

At a certain moment, suddenly an arrogant voice rings out: “When the Dragon Gate opens to this point, it’s also time to let the world see the elegance of Chu land!”

People hurriedly look over, seeing Zhong Liyan standing up, and then quickly turn back.

The Dragon Palace banquet has progressed this far. Besides the temporarily absent Jiang Wang, the most anticipated few are Chu country’s Dou Zhao, Qi country’s Chong Xuan Zun, Qin country’s Qin Zhizhen, Jing country’s Huang Sheli, and that one who controls the True Person puppet “Ming Gui,” Xi Xiangyi.

As for this short-bearded, eagle-eyed one… who is that?

Zhong Liyan glances sideways with contempt, only feeling that wherever his gaze goes, people hurriedly avoid, truly not angry but imposing himself!

“Why do all you gentlemen not dare to look at me?” He says with eagle eyes like lightning, domineeringly sweeping: “How, in such a grand Dragon Palace, with celestial talents gathered, except for Dou Zhao, Chong Xuan Zun, Qin Zhizhen, Huang Sheli, Xi Xiangyi… is there actually no one who dares to contend with me, Zhong Liyan?!”

He had pondered this speech for a long time, and also wanted to say it for a long time.

He, Zhong Liyan, shares autumn colors equally with Dou Zhao, and is hard to distinguish from Jiang Wang. If Dou Zhao can mock, how can he not mock!

Moreover, he is very meticulous, already excluding those few who are evenly matched with him. This time, won’t it shock the whole scene?

But as soon as the words fall—

Zhao Wuyan, Yan Shaofei, Sheng Xuehuai, Ji Li, Zhongshan Weisun… almost all the people present stand up, each coldly looking at him, the scene momentarily very still.

“Is it that they dare not look at you or disdain to look at you, can you not tell the difference?” A voice from the crowd says.

“Who said that? Stand out and single combat with me!” Zhong Liyan angrily scans with his eyes.

Li country’s Fan Wushu laughs heartily, covering his angry voice: “As soon as one mentions Chu land’s elegance, people expect Dou Zhao, but the one who stands up is you, Zhong Liyan, isn’t this hanging sheep’s head to sell dog meat? You don’t even have as much fame as me. Once out of the Southern Domain, who recognizes you!”

Zhong Liyan is not afraid of being hit, only afraid of losing face, stiffly humming: “Today I will make you all recognize me!”

“Good boy, so arrogant! Come, come, come, let this young master accompany you for a few moves!” Fan Wushu says while leaving his seat and walking over, after all, as friends, if he doesn’t come out to perform this double act, Zhong Liyan today will probably have a hard time leaving intact.

Zhong Liyan only has a bad temper, not a small mind, but also not a bad brain, immediately going with the flow: “Since it is so, this seat will let you see, what is called the first of Martial Dao—”

The palace door at this time is pushed open.

A man with a long sword at his waist, very handsome in appearance, stands in the surging light outside the hall.

Skin white as jade, white to the point of being somewhat dazzling.

He holds a square and proper gift box in his left hand, presses his right hand in front of him, slightly bows, and says with a faint smile: “Have I disturbed the elegant interests of all you gentlemen?”

“Who is this person?”

“Bai Yuxia!”

Questions and answers ring out from the crowd.

After all, he is someone who has participated in the Yellow River Assembly’s main competition, so quite a few people recognize him.

No one can question Bai Yuxia’s qualification to attend the banquet, people only have doubts about why he came late.

“He seems to be with Jiang Wang…”

“Isn’t he opening a wine house at Xingyue Yuan?”

The crowd whispers privately.

Bai Yuxia’s gaze patrols inside the hall, searches for a while without result, and cannot help but ask: “Is Jing Li the Little Saint Monk not here?”

Huang Sheli looks at him enthusiastically: “Jing Li the monk had prior matters and returned to Xuankong Si first. If you have any matters, you can ask me, I also understand Buddhism!”

Bai Yuxia politely thanks her, and steps into the hall.

Because the entire Baiyu Jing Wine House, those who can divine manifestation have all participated in the pursuit and killing of Zhuang Gaoxian, only hiding from Jing Li who is responsible for enlightening customers. Before coming, Jiang Wang also told him to think of a way to coax… now it’s perfect for both.

He walks to the center of the hall, and remotely bows to the Dragon Sovereign: “Bai Yuxia has seen Dragon Sovereign Your Majesty.”

The Long River Dragon Sovereign slightly nods, as a response.

“Bai Yuxia, the invitation for you was still written by my own hand… welcome you to take your seat.” The Yellow River Great Steward, Fu Yunqin, as the Dragon Palace representative, after exchanging pleasantries, asks the question that everyone cares about: “Is Jiang Wang going to return?”

All eyes gather, Bai Yuxia is courteous and polite, bows and says: “The boss still has matters to handle, so he won’t come personally. He entrusted me to present a gift to the Dragon Sovereign.”

Fu Yunqin looks at that gift box, of course already knowing what is inside, but still asks: “What gift did Jiang Wang send?”

“Allow me to present it!”

Bai Yuxia brushes his clothes corner, walks dashingly, from the center of the great hall, all the way to the throne of Dragon Sovereign Ao Shuyi, passing over all people’s seats, opens the gift box in his hand, and holds it up high—

In the gift box is shockingly a head covered with blood stains, still carrying a strange smile, as if alive!

In the sudden dead silence of the crowd of celestial talents, Bai Yuxia says loudly: “The one who has always secretly supported the water race slave trade, and thereby plundered great wealth, the Zhuang country sovereign, True Person Zhuang Gaoxian, has been beheaded here!”

“Of course, enslaving the water race is only one of his crimes. This villain, during his reign, arbitrarily killed loyal officials, wantonly committed evil deeds, confused right and wrong, mixed black and white, sacrificed hundreds of thousands of nationals to achieve the Cave True stage. Lost the Dao and without virtue, crimes unforgivable!”

“The boss intercepted on the Long River, pursued and killed for a thousand li, finally beheaded Zhuang Gaoxian in the Zhuang border, eliminating this great harm for the world. And with this skull, respectfully presents to the Dragon Sovereign, to prove the friendship between human race and water race!”

The entire hall is silent!

The world’s celestial talents are still at the Dragon Palace banquet contending for precedence, but Jiang Wang has already drawn his sword to kill a True Person!

There must be hidden details in this, it must not be as simple and direct as Li Yijian’s sword retreating Cang Ming. But Zhuang Gaoxian’s head is here, an undeniable fact!

On the honored seat, Ao Shuyi also remains silent.

Although not knowing what exact methods Zhuang Chengqian used to hide the water race bloodline in his descendants’ bodies. And Zhuang Gaoxian until death, refused to expose this point.

But Jiang Wang is someone who knows the truth.

Having already killed Zhuang Gaoxian, and thoroughly investigating his body, it’s not difficult to trace the source.

A human with water race bloodline becoming the legitimate emperor of a human orthodox country, this is a tremendous shock. Such a fact could even nail Zhuang Gaoxian to the pillar of shame, with no one in the world turning it over for him.

But Jiang Wang did not choose to do so.

At this time, Zhuang Gaoxian’s crimes have already been proven by the souls of Fenglincheng Yu.

And exposing Zhuang Gaoxian’s water race bloodline would certainly cause deeper contradictions between the human race and water race.

Zhuang Chengqian’s utilization of the Qingjiang water race, Zhuang Gaoxian’s enslavement and trampling of the Qingjiang water race, reflect the larger background of the sharp decline in water race status since ancient times. Until Jing Taizu suppressed and killed the Shenchi Heavenly King, falling to the bottom.

Once Zhuang Gaoxian’s water race bloodline is exposed, it would only shift the focus of public opinion.

The human race would ask, what schemes does the water race have by hiding blood to become a human ruler? Zhuang Gaoxian sacrificing hundreds of thousands in Fenglincheng Yu could also be led by those with intentions into a larger conspiracy theory. For example, the water race’s hatred toward the human race. This is almost impossible to explain!

The water race would also ask, Zhuang Gaoxian is Zhuang Chengqian’s direct blood, the most legitimate emperor, properly being an emperor, yet suddenly suffers execution. Could it be that having water race bloodline is a reason to be killed?

This gift presented, as Jiang Wang said—

“To prove the friendship between human race and water race.”

He killed Zhuang Gaoxian, exposed Zhuang Gaoxian’s crimes, but does not expose Zhuang Gaoxian’s bloodline, because he does not take bloodline as Zhuang Gaoxian’s sin.

That father who was bedridden with illness, upon receiving the good news that his son entered the Dao Academy with first place, finally closed his eyes forever, always told his son—

Your choices determine what kind of person you become.

Not who your father is, who your mother is.

In the small town, the diligent medicine merchant, and the woman washing clothes by Feng Creek, also gave birth to a celestial talent that the world watches!

In the great hall, there is a brief silence, after a moment, the Long River Dragon Sovereign says: “Jiang Wang’s this gift, has good intentions. I, accept it.”

That gift box carrying Zhuang Gaoxian’s head is thus closed, also blocking people’s shocked and doubtful gazes.

Bai Yuxia cups his hands in salute: “Then Bai someone will take leave.”

And faces the Dragon Palace crowd: “Welcome everyone to come to Xingyue Yuan’s Baiyu Jing Wine House as guests, our wine house gathers the world’s famous chefs, collects the six countries’ fine wines, good quality and cheap price, no deception to children or elderly—”

“Cough!” Fu Yunqin coughs once, stopping his unfinished promotion.

Ji Li from the Mugong Academy speaks: “Bai brother, will you not stay to participate in the Dragon Palace banquet?”

With Yue country and Mugong Academy so close, and many academy disciples in the court, these two as figures among people, naturally know each other.

Bai Yuxia stops, thinks a little, and smiles: “The people of my Baiyu Jing, from the beginning do not like dullness. Compared to frolicking under the Dragon Sovereign’s protection, I still feel that pursuing and killing a True Person is more stimulating and interesting…”

He says up to here and says no more, cups his hands and goes around: “All you gentlemen please drink slowly, Yuxia bids farewell!”

Zhong Liyan, who had already set up the stance to fight a friendly match, is left hanging by the whole scene, hating so much that his back teeth itch.

Such naked showing off is really annoying!

But there’s no way to retort.

Who else can kill a True Person to sing an opposing play?

Zhuang Gaoxian’s crimes are enormous! Deserves death!

Jiang Wang has eyes but no pearls! Should be whipped!

Bai Yuxia has been invited, doesn’t know to invite Great Lord Zhong Li to help? Doesn’t know that eliminating harm for the people is exactly what Great Lord Zhong Li wishes?!

The Yellow River Great Steward Fu Yunqin already holds the gift box containing the head in his hand, and asks: “Zhuang Gaoxian’s head is here, what about the corpse?”

Bai Yuxia answers: “Burned. To prevent him from not dying thoroughly. Even this head inside has been burned over once.”

Fu Yunqin nods, he only doesn’t want Zhuang Gaoxian’s water race bloodline to be known by more people, if Jiang Wang and them haven’t handled it clean, he would also help handle the traces. At this time he says again: “A True Person has also been killed, the gift has been sent. I don’t know what matters Jiang Wang is busy with now, actually has no leisure to return. Could that matter be more important than the Dragon Palace banquet?”

Bai Yuxia lightly smiles: “Accompanying his younger sister.”

And then turns to leave.

This is the spring of the 3923rd year of the Dao Calendar.

Jiang Wang finally can announce to the whole world the existence of his own younger sister, Jiang An’an.

Bai Yuxia has left, the palace doors close again.

Only leaving the news of Jiang Wang’s thousand li pursuit and killing of a True Person, like a huge stone striking water, smashing the heart sea into waves, people’s hearts are no longer calm.

That is a True Person of the present world, ah!

In any place of the present world, is a honored guest.

Even if a country is ever so weak, with poor foundations, as long as it produces one True Person, in an instant it transforms, with slight management, can be called a regional strong country.

Divine manifestation killing a True Person, not seen in historical books!

But from now on, it will be recorded in historical pens.

Later people looking back at this era, no matter how they write, cannot go around the name “Jiang Wang”…

History is the greatest glory.

And how many people will remember, on a certain year, month, day, at a certain Dragon Palace banquet, who did what?

Unless now someone jumps out and gives the Dragon Sovereign a sword, that might be remembered!

Jiang Wang indeed does not need to return to the Dragon Palace banquet, at the Dragon Palace banquet everyone needs to look up to him.

The Dragon Sovereign earlier said, if the banquet has no Jiang Wang, it loses color greatly.

Originally just polite words, now actually becomes true words!

Ye Qingyu at this time puts away the strings and receives the zither, not hurriedly packs some Dragon Palace unique delicacies, then says: “Qingyu also wants to first bid farewell to the Dragon Sovereign. Thank you for the warm hospitality, the Dragon Palace scenery, Qingyu will never forget in this life.”

Fu Yunqin looks at this woman who even when packing is otherworldly and pure, uses his eyes to express doubt.

Ye Qingyu seriously says: “At home, I raised a little dog, when going out forgot to leave food. I can’t put my mind at ease, must go back to check.”

Fu Yunqin smiles: “The Dragon Palace banquet is a banquet of celestial talents, there is no reason not to let guests leave. Qingyu girl, please go as you wish.”

Ye Qingyu bows again, gracefully rises.

“Ye girl, are you going back to Yun country?” The person with the most weight in the entire Dragon Palace banquet, at this moment speaks, with a smile kind and approachable: “Just right, I have a business deal in your country, shall we go together? On the way, we can also discuss some cooperation details.”

Ye Qingyu follows the sound to look toward Great Qi’s Bowang Marquis, but exactly meets the gaze of the cold and beautiful woman beside Bowang Marquis.

Li Fengyao’s voice is frosty but light: “He means, we.”

“Ah yes yes.” Chong Xuan Sheng hurriedly adds: “It’s we going together. This business deal, elder sister Li also has shares in it!”

Ye Qingyu looks at the two of them, smiles and bows: “To dwell with good people is like entering a room of orchids. Both of you are worldly talents and good families, to travel together with you, I am willing.”

The three thus leave their seats together, and bid farewell to this banquet.

Ye Qingyu has an immortal demeanor, Li Fengyao is tall and coldly beautiful, walking on both sides of Chong Xuan Sheng, even more graceful.

While walking toward the hall door, Ye Qingyu suddenly has a feeling in her heart, turns her head.

That female nun named Yu Zhen, sitting in the hall, only quietly looks at her, without speaking.

Ye Qingyu lightly nods, as a sign.

Their gazes briefly intersect, calmly separate. In the white clouds above, in the red dust below.

Yelanner supports her chin with her hand, watching them with great interest. Only feeling that this Dragon Palace hall door, how similar to an empty door! One walking outside, one sitting inside.

The interest in her eyes slowly dissipates, only a silent faint sigh.

I just discovered, the Red Heart Foster Book Party is extremely large, ah.

In the last volume’s concluding chapters, the subscriptions are 54,000. Is this the real number of genuine readers!

Before, the 24-hour follow-up subscriptions were over 40,000, I thought it was already a lot, feeling that the foster book party has all entered. Didn’t expect that at the conclusion, it can add another 10,000.

Fostering books is good, ah!

Conclude the volume and read together, all that should be laid out is laid out, readers not anxious, author scolded less, reading experience better!