Xiao Ye, though regretful in his heart, had no other choice but to continue participating in the Holy Banquet, waiting for a future opportunity to venture out and then personally search for Bing Ya in the Ice Snow Domain.
But before that, he must first enhance his Cultivation. It must be known that he has the privilege of entering Emperor Valley for a day, an opportunity he certainly cannot let slip. He believed that after entering Emperor Valley, his strength would definitely increase significantly.
"These Emperor’s sons, I wonder what kind of strength they possess," Xiao Ye mused while sipping his wine and looking up at the floating islands above the Heaven.
This time, the Emperor’s sons from the Four Great Emperor Domains arrived with the powerful ones from their Emperor Domain. They sat at their seats, indifferently drinking wine and disdaining even a glance below. Even the previous commotion had not attracted much of their attention.
Whether it was an Emperor’s son from any Emperor Domain, they had already stood at the peak of the young generation of the True Spirit Continent, creating a huge gap with other Young Talents and being incomparable. Only because Xiao Ye had entered the Martial Arts Extreme Realm did he attract a bit of their attention.
With the ongoing Holy Banquet, the atmosphere at the venue became increasingly intense. The strong individuals from various powers were inquiring into the foundations of other Sects, rubbing their hands in anticipation, ready to put their strength to the test.
Where there are people, there will be contention, not to mention this Holy Banquet is a grand feast on the True Spirit Continent.
Xiao Ye listened carefully and heard quite a few rumors.
For instance, the Emperor’s son from the Absolute Generation Sacred Domain, named Tang Yi, has unfathomable strength and had once defeated an Emperor Martial Realm strong one while he was still at the King Martial Realm.
Or, for example, the Senior Disciple of Qiankun Sect, who could be considered the leading figure beneath the Four Great Emperor’s Sons with terrifying strength. It was said that if this individual had been born in one of the Four Great Emperor Domains and received cultivation from ample resources, they would definitely be a genius of Emperor Level.
So on and so forth, the number was endless. Listening to these made Xiao Ye’s blood boil, itching to challenge these geniuses and see who was superior.
Central State, indeed, is the place where true monsters run rampant and geniuses emerge on the True Spirit Continent. Xiao Ye naturally did not dare to fall behind others.
"Hehe..." Seeing the fiery atmosphere below, the Taiyi Palace Master sitting on the island above, feeling delighted at discovering a pearl like Xiao Ye, couldn’t help but laugh heartily, his dignified voice spreading throughout the venue.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please be patient. In half an hour, our Holy Palace will hold a grand competition among disciples of the Four Sub-Halls, showcasing the strength of our young generation. At that time, even the devilish twenty disciples of the Main Hall will participate."
"If any Young Talent from your Sect feels confident in their strength, they are welcome to take the stage to challenge, adding a bit of fun to this Holy Banquet," the Taiyi Palace Master said with a smile, causing the Martial Artists’ faces below to show a trace of a smile.
Many Young Talents burst forth with surging War Intent.
This duel, not only could they measure up against their gifted peers, it was also a great opportunity to make a name for themselves; no one wanted to miss it.
Even the Four Great Emperor’s Sons, whose eyes had remained tranquil like ancient wells, now flashed with a hint of interest. Their gaze slowly moved across the crowd below and then retracted again.
There was no helping it; their strength was too overwhelming, and for the moment there was no Young Talent below that could spur their interest to take action.
"A grand competition among the Four Sub-Hall Disciples..." Xiao Ye smiled faintly, he was likewise very much looking forward to this competition.
It must be known that during his training journey in the Underworld of Chaoyang Valley, his Cultivation had reached the King Martial Third Level. After returning, he unexpectedly entered the Martial Arts Extreme Realm; both his Cultivation and strength had surged like an explosion. He was eager to seize this opportunity to test his skills.
As time passed by, the Emperor Realm Elders of the Holy Palace had already begun arranging the arena, making preparations for the imminent joint competition.
"Senior Brother Lin Feng, Xiao Ye has been far too prominent lately; even the Holy Palace Master punished you because of him. Do you really not plan on taking your revenge?" The Red Robed Gentleman said in amazement as he watched Lin Feng amidst the group of devilish disciples in the Main Hall.
At this moment, Lin Feng was casually drinking wine, his face devoid of any expression as if the events that had transpired earlier had no lingering effects on him. This left the Red Robed Gentleman feeling very perplexed.
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng put down his wine cup and gave the Red Robed Gentleman a glance, saying indifferently, "This kid is now in the good graces of the palace master. If I lay my hands on him now, the palace master probably wouldn’t agree to it. Since that’s the case, why should I go looking for trouble?"
The Red Robed Gentleman became even more puzzled upon hearing this.
In the Main Hall, he had a relatively good relationship with Lin Feng. It was he who had relayed the news to Lin Feng about Xiao Ye possessing a beast that might belong to the Emperor Vein.
From what he knew of Lin Feng, he wasn’t someone who would let go of his enemies so easily.
Seeing the bewildered look on the Red Robed Gentleman’s face, Lin Feng’s mouth curled into a sly smile, and with a deliberate yet casual glance at Xiao Ye, he spoke with a ferocious tone, "Rest assured, soon someone even stronger than I will come to deal with him..."
As Lin Feng said this, his gaze drifted away from Xiao Ye and towards the outside of Taiyi Palace, as if he had already seen a figure flying rapidly towards this place.
When the Red Robed Gentleman heard Lin Feng’s words, his complexion slightly changed, and he fell silent.
Lin Feng was the top devilish disciple of the Main Hall—who could possibly be stronger than him?
The thought caused the Red Robed Gentleman’s pupils to contract, and the image of a supremely elegant and overwhelmingly ruthless figure emerged in his mind, causing his expression to turn to one of horror.
"Could it be... him?"
Almost at the same time, a terrifying presence that made everyone’s complexion change smashed through heaven, emanating from the entrance to Taiyi Palace’s world.
This presence was immensely vast, carrying an Emperor Martial Realm suppression that enforced submission, tearing apart the fabric of space. Accompanied by a resonant roar, it shot instantly towards the plaza, setting off a massive wave of despair-inducing energy fluctuations.
The sky churned turbulently, countless mountains trembled without cessation, and everyone felt the ground beneath their feet shaking violently.
"Who dares to be so presumptuous? This is Taiyi Palace!"
"Who is it that has arrived? Such a formidable aura!"
The plaza fell quiet once again as a series of shocked gazes were cast towards the sky. Even Xiao Ye was no exception; it was unmistakably an Emperor Martial Realm aura, giving him the sensation of being as insignificant as an ant.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, dark clouds gathered, accompanied by flashing lightning and booming thunder, sand and stones swirling. Within those dark clouds stood a young figure akin to a Demon God, with each strand of black hair dancing wildly, and eyes deep as the abyss, forbidding direct gaze.