Xu Nian was soon brought before a very spacious palace.
On the square in front of this palace, banquet tables were fully laid out.
However, among the banquet seats, there were unexpectedly two people sitting.
They were not seated at the main seats but at the ones closer to the main seat.
Both individuals appeared quite young, in their twenties.
However, their Cultivation was not low—they had both reached the Pseudo Void Level of the Supreme Battle Emperor Realm.
But their expressions were incomparably arrogant.
Their demeanor was even more extraordinary.
Most importantly, they too were human.
If he was not mistaken, these young men should be true Cave Void Realm powerhouses.
And they must have traveled especially from the Cultivation World to celebrate the 8,000th birthday of the Dark God Island Master.
This disdain was apparent in the way they looked at the Demon Emperors of the Four Great Sea Clans.
The Demon Emperors of the Sea Demon Clan had also guessed the identity of this pair of young men.
Hence, they did not take issue with them occupying the more forward seats.
They each found a place to sit down in turn.
Xu Nian didn't act high-profile either, and directly chose a spot in a secluded corner.
However, just as he had sat down for not very long, the little princess of the Whale Clan directly took the seat next to Xu Nian.
She still looked puffed up with anger.
No one had ever dared to refuse her, and Xu Nian was the first.
Therefore, she could not swallow this pride.
When Xu Nian saw the Whale Clan Princess sitting next to him, he was at once speechless.
It seemed that in the short term, he would not be able to shake off this individual.
What made Xu Nian even more speechless was that the stone-faced youth following the princess also came over.
He directly sat on the other side of Xu Nian.
At a glance, Xu Nian could tell that the young man must be a talented youth from the Whale Clan.
And he must be infatuated with the princess of the Whale Clan.
The youth apparently saw Xu Nian as a rival in love.
This made Xu Nian even more speechless.
"Hmph, you won't escape the palm of my hand. Once the banquet is over, I will ask Father to knock you out and take you back with us," the princess said with a snort.
Xu Nian was dripping with secondhand embarrassment.
This princess of the Whale Clan was truly stubborn.
She was still thinking about abducting him.
"The Island Master has arrived!"
Just then, a shout rang out.
Everyone, including Xu Nian, turned their attention toward the front of the square.
They saw an old man dressed in simple white clothes approaching from a distance.
The elder's hair was gray and he sported a long beard.
His aura seemed very plain.
If Xu Nian hadn't known in advance that he was a super powerful being at the Tribulation Crossing Stage Level, he might've really mistaken him for an ordinary farmer.
However, the more enlightened a person is, the more low-key they tend to be.
Xu Nian understood this well.
Hence, his gaze towards the Dark God Island Master was filled with even greater respect.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Dark God Island. Please, take your seats!"
The Dark God Island Master said with a smile.
The smile on his face was very kind, making him appear just like the friendly uncle next door.
Hearing the words of the Dark God Island Master, everyone around sat down.
"Heh heh, I greatly appreciate everyone's presence at my 8000th birthday celebration. I'm already one foot in the grave, there's really no need for these vain festivities. However, the reason I'm holding this birthday feast is that I have an important purpose in mind. As for what it is, I'll reveal it later," the Dark God Island Master said with a smile.
The people around all looked at each other, clearly pondering what secret the Dark God Island Master was referring to.
Xu Nian also showed a trace of curiosity.
"Island Master, this is the birthday present from our Jiao Long Clan, wishing you blessings as vast as the Eastern Seas and a lifespan as enduring as the Southern Mountains," the Jiao Long Emperor stood up and said.
After he finished speaking, a wooden box appeared in his hands.
This wooden box was both ancient and exquisite.
"Oh, judging by this wooden box, it looks like a sword box. Jiao Long Emperor must have brought a sword as a gift!" The Dark God Island Master said with a laugh.
"Haha, the Island Master truly has discerning eyes. This is a Top-Grade Spirit Sword that I acquired at great cost. The sword is named 'Ancient Melody', a very powerful treasure. I hope the Island Master will kindly accept it," the Jiao Long Emperor opened the wooden box.
Instantly, an ancient aura emanated from the box.
Then, everyone saw an ancient and exquisite sharp sword entering their field of view.
"A Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Jiao Long Emperor really is generous, immediately bestowing a Top-Grade Spirit Sword."
"Yes, this Top-Grade Spirit Sword does not seem simple, it is definitely the cream of the crop."
Continuous murmurs of discussion rose around them.
Guests from smaller powers all showed looks of admiration.
Even the Whale Emperor and Emperor Xuanwu showed looks of surprise.
Only the young man and woman from the Cultivation World exchanged a knowing smile, their laughter tinged with disdain.
Clearly, they did not think much of the Top-Grade Spirit Sword given by the Sea Jiao Emperor.
"Island Master, I am the newly appointed Shark Emperor of the Shark Clan, and this is our Shark Clan's gift to you, a Purple Gold Gauze Dress, also of Top-Grade Spiritual Energy. I wish the Island Master a lifespan equal to the heavens," Lie Tian stepped out from the crowd and spoke with some trepidation.
This was his first time meeting the Dark God Island Master.
Towards this master of the island, he felt an innate fear.
After all, he was managing all the affairs of the Forbidden Sea.
If the Dark God Island Master did not approve of him taking the position of Shark Emperor, then he'd probably have to step down.
Beside him, both the Jiao Long Emperor and the Whale Emperor looked at Lie Tian with amusement.
Obviously, they were curious to see how the Dark God Island Master would deal with this newly appointed Shark Emperor.
In their view, the Dark God Island Master would never allow someone of Pseudo Void Level to assume the role of Shark Emperor.
"Ha ha, you don't need to be nervous. I have already been informed about you taking the position of Shark Emperor. Rest assured, I won't give you a hard time. Since it was he who helped you to power, I have no objections. From now on, you need not worry about any difficulties from me. I accept your gift," the Dark God Island Master said with a warm smile.
The Shark Emperor was immediately stunned and then his face lit up with joy.
The Jiao Long Emperor and the Whale Emperor were also taken aback.
It was unexpected for them that the Dark God Island Master would approve of this youngster taking the position of Shark Emperor.
Could it be that he had just been lucky, encountering the Island Master's joyous birthday mood?
But soon they realized that was not the case.
There was a meaningful sentence in the words of the Dark God Island Master.
Since it was he who supported you to power, I have no objections.
Could it be because of the mysterious figure behind him?
While Lie Tian was delighted, he also felt surprised.
He certainly understood the implication behind the words of the Dark God Island Master.
But he had not expected that Xu Nian actually knew the Dark God Island Master.
Yet when he looked towards Xu Nian, he felt puzzled.
If they truly knew each other, Xu Nian would not be sitting quietly in a corner, inconspicuous and unnoticed.
At this moment, Xu Nian was also surprised.
But what astonished him was that the Dark God Island Master had already known his identity.