Chapter 25

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In the Emperor state, millions of birds and beasts flooded through the open gate of the Jun family’s property. A variety of luxurious carriages were being pulled through the gate

Gigantic ships were docked in midair, gradually obscuring the sky from view.

The gate of the Jun family’s property was now open to welcome guests from all over the world.

What if someone wanted to cause trouble?

Even saints were intimidated by the matrix that was flickering dimly around the Jun family. It was enough to deter the agitators and troublemakers.

No one from any group dared to pick a fight at a banquet hosted by the Jun family.

“The Daoji Sect is here. They present their gift to the divine child: Nine volumes of Daoist Literature!”

Some people from other groups gossiped with each other. “It’s the Daoji Sect. The old priest of the Daoji Sect is quite famous.”

“The people from the Holy Land of Dayan are here. They present their gifts to the divine child: One bottle of Concentration Essence along with a hundred pills of the supreme-tier divine source.”

“Oh my God, the Holy Land of Dayan is willing to offer the Concentration Essence. That’s a remarkable elixir that can nourish the true spirit in the divine palace!” Many people began to envy Jun Xiaoyao.

Each gift was greatly desired by most people, but now they were all given to the divine child of the Jun family for free.

No wonder people envied him.

“The Great Shang Dynasty is here. They present to the divine child a precious masterpiece: The Painting of Great Mountains and Rivers!”

As the announcer’s voice faded, a beautiful woman with a bright smile and captivating eyes arrived, carrying a scroll painting.

“It’s the princess of the Great Shang Dynasty. She’s so gorgeous.”

“Indeed. We can only stare at such a pretty woman from afar while she runs after the divine child of the Jun family. What a huge blow to our egos.” Plenty of men from various forces said to themselves quietly.

They were not worthy of courting the princess of the Great Shang. The princess herself was only interested in the divine child.

Following that, a series of groups came forward to present their gifts.

Then, people arrived from the Snowy Wind Empire, which was near the North Pole to the Tianya Temple at the south end of the continent.

It was safe to say that not a single group that received the invitation from the Jun family dared to turn it down.

These top-tier forces were invited to the Jun family’s banquet.

On the other hand, the second-tier forces could only deliver their gifts and attend the banquet from outside of the venue.

Even so, no one harbored any grudges towards the Jun family. They all knew it wouldn’t be worth it.

“The Jiang family of the Clan of the Ancients is here. Their gifts include one piece of the divine weapon from the early ancient times, three plants of Immortality Herb, a hundred top-tier divine pills, a thousand pills of supreme-tier divine source…” The doorman of the Jun family never stopped talking.

Everyone in attendance was astounded by the great number of gifts.

“I can’t believe they offered such amazing presents!”

“Did you forget that for generations, the Jun family and the Jiang family have been partners through marriage? The mother of the divine child of the Jun family was from the Jiang family. It should be no surprise at all that her family would send a generous gift.”

The Jiang family was the closest ally the Jun family had among the undying forces.

The two families formed a solid alliance through marriage that lasted several generations.

Two gorgeous women then stepped through the gate of the Jun family’s property, one older and one younger.

Upon first glance at the women, all of the guests were left stunned by their beauty.

The older woman had a slender and elegant figure, along with exquisite features that could’ve belonged to a deity. She wore a spotless white dress to the event.

The younger woman had a petite and delicate figure, making her look like a lovely fairy. Her bright wide eyes sparkled as she looked around.

Although the two women acted differently, they were both ravishing enough to make the whole world fall in love with them.

“They’re so beautiful! The older one must be Jiang Shengyi, the divine lady of the Jiang family. I think she has the Innate Energy Vessel.”

“Then that must mean the younger one is Jiang Luoli, the precious young daughter of the Jiang family. Doesn’t she possess the Dimensional Spirit Vessel?”

All the men attending the even could hardly turn their eyes away from Jiang Shengyi and Jiang Luoli.

In the meantime, the voice of the doorman rang out once more.

“The Ye family of the Clan of the Ancients is here. Their gifts for the divine child include ten plants of the top-tier sacred herb, a hundred pills of the divine source, and three pieces of Noble Weapons.”

Several people from within the crowd began to talk amongst each other upon hearing the announcement.

The Ye family of the Clan of the Ancients was also a notable group. Compared to the gifts of other top-level forces, however, their gifts were rather common and even a little shabby. Their gifts were especially inferior compared to those from the Jiang family.

The relationship between the Ye family and the Jun family was nothing special. Therefore, it made sense that they would send ordinary presents.

“Haha, please stay here for a moment, Miss Luoli.”

Two people walked through the gate of the Jun family. One of them was an old servant with a goatee. The old man followed behind the other person, a young man wearing a blue robe. The young man was none other than Ye Xingyun.

“It’s Ye Xingyun, the prime genius of the Ye family! Apparently, he has the Kingly Body of Stars!”

“Who are you?” Jiang Luoli turned around and glanced at Ye Xingyun in confusion.

Ye Xingyun’s smile stiffened. As he began to feel a little embarrassed, he said, “Miss Luoli, don’t you remember me? At the Secret Realm of Luoyue…”

Jiang Luoli barely recalled their previous encounter. With an indifferent expression, she said, “Oh, you’re… um… What’s your name again?’

“I’m Ye Xingyun from the Ye family of the Clan of the Ancients.” Ye Xingyun was even more embarrassed now.

How could Jiang Luoli not remember him at all?

“Oh, it’s you. I’m sorry, I usually don’t bother to remember people with ordinary looks,” Jiang Luoli said with pursed lips.

Her reply was followed by a dead silence.

Ye Xingyun felt utterly humiliated.

To be honest, Ye Xingyun was not a bad-looking man. Most women would usually be impressed by his dashing eyebrows and charming eyes.

On the other hand, Jiang Luoli only saw him as an average-looking man.

Even so, Ye Xingyun remained resilient. He continued to force a smile as he said, “Miss Luoli, we haven’t seen each other for such a long time. May I sit with you at the banquet later?”

Some people nearby knew what Ye Xingyun was trying to do.

It turned out that Ye Xingyun had an ulterior motive in mind.

He didn’t come to attend the banquet and celebrate Jun Xiaoyao’s birthday. Instead, he was here to pursue Jiang Luoli.

Jiang Shengyi was standing nearby with a slight frown.

The Jiang family had always intended to bring Jun Xiaoyao and Jiang Luoli together.

Was Ye Xingyun trying to sabotage their arrangement?

Jiang Shengyi took Jiang Luoli’s hand and said, “Luoli, let’s go find cousin Jiang Rou.”

“Okay.” Jiang Luoli nodded slightly before leaving as if Ye Xingyun was never there.

With a deep breath, Ye Xingyun kept his casual smile.

“This is fine. I still have more chances to speak with her,” Ye Xingyun told himself.

On the other side of the venue, the Jun family opened the door leading to the main hall of a splendid palace.

Only the most distinguished guests and people from the supreme mystic orthodoxy could enter the main hall.

The rest of the top forces were seated on other divine islands.

The Jiang family, the Ye family, and several other families from the Clan of the Ancients were all invited into the palace. People from the Wushang Major Clans and other supreme empires were invited to the palace, as well.

They were served with excellent wines and rare delicacies. It was a banquet in lavish abundance.

An elder from the supreme mystic orthodoxy looked around and wondered, “The key figures of the Jun family are not here yet? Where is the divine child?”

At that moment, a man and a woman with a formidable aura came into view.

The young man wore a black robe, giving him an authoritative aura. He was Jun Zhangjian, the Sequence Ten of the Jun family.

He came out of his seclusion specifically to attend Jun Xiaoyao’s Ten Years Old Banquet.

The woman next to him wore a pale blue long dress adorned with tassels. There seemed to be an icy wind blowing around her body.

A clasp with an azure phoenix engraved in it held up her hair. Coupled with her snow-white skin and icy blue eyes, she looked like an ice sculpture.

“That’s Jun Xuehuang, the Sequence Seven of the Jun family. I think she has the Body of Ice. Rumor has it that she can freeze thousands of miles of land and make the sky snow with only her mind.”

Many people looked Jun Xuehuang up and down.

The ten Sequences of the Jun family all had extraordinary abilities.

The women among them were as capable as the men. Jun Xuehuang was one such woman.

“I didn’t expect you to come out of seclusion for brother Xiaoyao’s Ten Years Old Banquet,” Jun Zhangjian said with a gentle smile.

Most of the ten Sequences of the Jun family were either cultivating in seclusion or traveling around the world trying to make breakthroughs into the secret realms.

Only a few of the Sequences came out to attend Jun Xiaoyao’s Ten Years Old Banquet.

Jun Xuehuang pursed her lips and casually replied, “I just want to see how powerful the divine child became after defeating you when he was only three years old.”

Jun Zhangjian immediately became flustered.

Jun Xuehuang was apparently rubbing in the fact that he was defeated by a three-year-old.

Meanwhile, another person walked into the main hall.

“Is that him?”

Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang were both alarmed by the man. Their faces grew somber.