In Ling Xiao's opinion, the Divine Phoenix Empire's Monarch was a very powerful figure. He was probably even more powerful than Feng Yinshan and Feng Ming Qishan.
If it weren't for the fact that the Divine Phoenix Empire's Monarch could only be re-elected once, Feng Yinshan and Feng Ming Qishan probably wouldn't have anything to do with him for a total of eight years.
Just by looking at his face, one could tell that this Emperor was a scheming person.
On the surface, he looked like a gentle and kind uncle. However, no one knew what this uncle was thinking in his heart.
"I'm sure all of you already know that this is Ling Xiao, the genius who defeated the Blood Skull in a public duel."
The Monarch pointed at Ling Xiao and introduced him simply with a smile.
Although most of the people present knew Ling Xiao's identity, there were still some who didn't.
Some people were so engrossed in their cultivation that they didn't know anything about what was going on outside.
For example, Ning Ke, who Ling Xiao had met before, had been in seclusion in the Heavenly Essence Treasure Pagoda. He didn't know how powerful he was and insisted on finding trouble with him. In the end, he was taught a lesson.
Originally, these people didn't care much about Ling Xiao. However, when they heard this, they were slightly surprised.
Although being able to defeat the Blood Skull wasn't a big deal, it was still something to be proud of. No wonder the Monarch invited him to the border trial this time.
"In the end, he's just a lowly human!"
Some people just didn't pay attention to the situation.
The one who spoke was none other than Yan Peng.
That day at the Divine Phoenix Auction House, Ling Xiao made Yan Peng lose face.
Later, Yan Peng sent a Grotto-Heaven Realm martial artist to kill Ling Xiao. However, that Grotto-Heaven Realm martial artist died in the end.
This caused Yan Peng to be punished by his family. Until today, his butt still hurt.
He had completely placed this debt on Ling Xiao's head and hated Ling Xiao to the bone.
Although he was afraid of Ling Xiao, what was this place? He was not afraid that Ling Xiao would fly into a rage out of humiliation.
"That's right. He only defeated the Blood Skeleton, ranked 20th in the Phoenix Academy. There's really nothing to brag about. Since he's so arrogant and despotic, it's obvious that he's not a good person!"
Jia Yun took the opportunity to mutter.
The Blood Skull was indeed nothing in his eyes.
"Hehe, the Emperor has already made his judgment on how we defeated the Blood Skull. Could it be that the two of you think you're wiser than the Emperor?"
Ling Xiao said with a faint smile.
His words made Yan Peng and Jia Yun's faces turn ugly.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I'm not trying to deny your words!"
Yan Peng hurriedly stood up and knelt on the ground to apologize to the Emperor.
On the other hand, Jia Yun's character was arrogant to the extreme. Moreover, he was also extremely stupid.
He did not apologize to the Celestial Emperor. Instead, he said indifferently, "The Celestial Emperor is a magnanimous person. Why would you care about such trivial matters? Moreover, what I said was not wrong."
Putting aside whether the Emperor was magnanimous or not, with your idiotic attitude, sooner or later, you'll die without knowing why.
Ling Xiao shook his head inwardly. This Jia Yun had really been spoiled by his elders. They had spoiled him to the point that he became an idiot.
"Hahaha, it's fine, it's fine. Jia Yun has always been a straightforward person."
The Emperor laughed, but no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.
"Brother Ling probably doesn't know much about the people here. Let me introduce them to you. This Young Master Jia Yun is one of the young lords of the Righteous Alliance. I'm sure Brother Ling already knows that. This Ling Yue Courtyard is now the property of the Righteous Alliance. "
Feng Mingwu Shan was a person who knew how to read people's expressions. In order to dissolve the awkward atmosphere, he began to introduce the young talents present to Ling Xiao.
Of course, the main point was still Jia Yun.
Yan Peng was a member of the Great Peng Race. Ling Xiao knew this.
Feng Yanran was a princess of the Fire Phoenix Race. Ling Xiao also knew this.
Feng Mingbo and Feng Mingyu were members of the Ice Phoenix Race. Their father was currently the Nine Gates Inspector of the Phoenix Army and was responsible for the security of the Imperial City.
The other young talents all came from illustrious families.
But they all seemed to have one thing in common. Besides Young Master Jia of the Righteous Alliance, the rest were all nobles of the Divine Phoenix Empire.
As for Young Master Jia Yun, his status was perhaps even higher than these nobles.
In this way, Ling Xiao was truly a bit of an oddity.
Oddities would always be ostracized.
In the eyes of these high and mighty people, Ling Xiao was incompatible with them. Thus, in their eyes, Ling Xiao was not worthy of appearing in such a place.
But the Emperor treated Ling Xiao with respect.
Feng Yanran and Ling Xiao were even closer.
Feng Qingyan, the Imperial Uncle of the Fire Phoenix Race, was actually willing to be Ling Xiao's bodyguard.
All of this made them go crazy with jealousy, and their displeasure with Ling Xiao only continued to increase.
"Since the introductions have been made, We will first drink with all of you heroes. Consider this the final drink of this border trial!"
The Emperor raised his wine cup.
Everyone hurriedly raised their cups.
"Words are useless. Everything is in this cup of wine. Cheers!"
The Emperor drained his cup.
Everyone raised their cups and drank the strong wine.
Their throats were somewhat hot, but this heat quickly swept through their bodies, making them feel like they were brave warriors on a campaign.
"Good! I hope that all of you heroes can unite and make great contributions to the empire. We will wait for you in the Imperial City! "
The Emperor excitedly said.
"Your Majesty, this sort of atmosphere is truly unsuitable for women. It would be better to have a martial arts competition to show off your heroic qualities!"
After three rounds of wine, Feng Mingwu Shan suddenly cupped his hands and said with a smile.
Hearing this, Ling Xiao suddenly frowned. It was indeed a feast at Hongmen. It was not so easy to enjoy this banquet.
"That's very good. We have heard of the names of all of you heroes, but we have never had the chance to see your martial arts. Since this is an auspicious day, why don't we have a competition?"
The Emperor nodded and said.
These two people had clearly discussed it. Otherwise, they would not have cooperated so well.
"Your Majesty, it is naturally a good thing to have a martial arts competition to liven things up, but there should be some prizes. Otherwise, everyone will lose interest."
Jia Yun said with a smile.
This person was really used to being casual. In front of the Emperor, he had no intention of restraining himself.
"Of course there is a prize, and everyone should be interested in it."
The Emperor smiled slightly, and then clapped his hands gently.
"Piao Xue, you can come up!"
Feng Mingwu Piao Xue, dressed in white, gracefully stepped on the water waves and arrived.
Beautiful!
Except for Ling Xiao, the rest of the people in the field could not help but reveal an amazed expression.
Even Feng Yanran, who was a woman, was also stunned by this woman's beauty.
Ling Xiao certainly knew that Feng Mingwu Piao Xue was very beautiful, but he had seen so many beauties that he did not care so much.
In his heart, there was only one woman who he really wanted to marry, and that was the Moon Maiden.
He had many female confidants, and there were a few who were more outstanding than Feng Mingwu Piao Xue.
Ling Yixue and Hime Myung-kō were probably not inferior to this woman.
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