When the lanterns were lit, the Ji Mansion lit up with countless lanterns.
Ji Tianxing changed into a black outfit and left the Ji Mansion with the Blood Dragon Sword in hand.
The servants had already prepared two carriages and Ji Hao was already waiting at the entrance of the Ji Mansion.
The two boarded their respective carriages and rushed towards the Spirit Flame Palace.
The Spirit Flame Palace was located in the eastern district. It was the most luxurious palace of the young prince, Ji Ling.
This palace occupied an area of nearly two thousand mu. There were more than ten magnificent palaces, nine spacious courtyards, and several gardens.
Other than the imperial palace, the Spirit Flame Palace was the most magnificent official residence in the imperial city.
Outside the palace was the Azure Cloud River that flowed out of the imperial city.
The river was about eight zhang wide. The water was clear but not rapid. There were many colorful flower petals floating on the surface of the water.
When Ji Tianxing arrived at the Spirit Flame Palace, there were already dozens of carriages parked by the roadside.
He used the lanterns at the entrance of the Spirit Flame Palace to glance at the carriages. He saw the insignias on the carriages. Most of them belonged to the influential clans of the imperial city.
Many young talents got off the carriages and greeted each other. They formed groups of three to five and stepped onto the Azure Cloud Bridge to enter the Spirit Flame Palace.
Ji Hao got off the carriage and ignored the greetings of the other young talents. He quickly walked to Ji Tianxing's side.
"Big Brother, let's go in."
Ji Tianxing silently nodded. He took the lead and stepped onto the Azure Cloud Bridge to walk towards the entrance of the Spirit Flame Palace.
There were about a hundred red lanterns hanging above the entrance. They emitted a faint red light that dispelled the darkness in the surroundings.
The black-armored guards at the entrance were as motionless as stone statues. They emitted a cold murderous aura from their bodies.
A middle-aged fatty who looked like a butler was expressionlessly checking the guest's invitation card.
Ji Tianxing and Ji Hao came to the entrance and stood in front of the middle-aged fatty.
Ji Hao quickly took out the invitation card and handed it over with a smile.
The middle-aged fatty glanced at the invitation card and his gaze fell on Ji Tianxing. He asked indifferently, "Where is your invitation card?"
Ji Tianxing frowned. Just as he was about to speak, Ji Hao spoke first and explained with a smile, "Steward Wang, this is my big brother, the first young master of the Ji family. Do you still need an invitation?"
Steward Wang's expression immediately became playful. He said in a mocking tone, "Hehe, the Little Prince has invited Great Young Master Ji to a banquet several times, but Great Prodigy Ji looks down on the Little Prince's Dragon Gate banquet."
"Today, Prodigy Ji has become Prodigy Ji, but he still dares to attend the Dragon's Gate banquet … What a joke!"
When the young geniuses near the entrance heard Manager Wang's sarcastic words, it was as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They immediately surrounded him with faces full of excitement.
Ji Tianxing's expression changed, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Pa!"
Without saying a word, he swung his hand and fiercely slapped Manager Wang's face.
Manager Wang immediately staggered from the slap. The fat all over his body trembled and he almost fell to the ground.
He held his red and swollen face and glared at Ji Tianxing. He still hadn't recovered from his shock.
He had the strength of an 8th level Body Refinement Realm cultivator, but he didn't see how Ji Tianxing made his move.
Moreover, he didn't dare to believe that Ji Tianxing, who had already been reduced to a trash and a laughingstock, would dare to slap him in front of everyone.
The surrounding young geniuses were also dumbfounded. They simply couldn't believe that this was real.
Manager Wang regained his senses and immediately roared in a flustered and exasperated manner.
"Ji Tianxing! You have guts, you actually dare to hit me? "
Ji Tianxing looked at him expressionlessly and said in an indifferent tone, "So what?"
Manager Wang immediately froze. He was so angry that his entire body trembled, but he couldn't say anything.
Indeed, he was the manager of the Spirit Flame Palace and the Little Prince's lackey. It was fine for him to bully ordinary nobles.
But Ji Tianxing was the young master of the Ji Family, one of the four great families. How could the Little Prince fall out with the Ji Family for him?
Manager Wang didn't have any more temper. He could only stare fiercely at Ji Tianxing as he cursed his eighteen generations of ancestors in his heart.
Ji Tianxing withdrew his gaze and expressionlessly walked into the Spirit Flame Palace.
Ji Hao followed closely behind. When he passed by Manager Wang, he didn't forget to give him a look of disdain.
As for the reason for his disdain, perhaps only he knew.
After entering the Spirit Flame Palace, there was a wide marble path in front of them.
At the end of the path was the Green Cloud Hall. This was where the Dragon's Gate Banquet would be held.
The Green Cloud Hall was brightly lit. The center area was empty and there were over a hundred short wooden tables placed against the walls.
The red lacquered wooden tables had several plates of fruits, a jug of wine, and a few plates of snacks on them.
When Ji Tianxing and Ji Hao stepped into the hall, they saw that there were already over thirty youths sitting in the hall. All of them were handsome and elegant, carrying swords and sabers.
Those who were familiar with each other sat together and whispered to each other from time to time, revealing a knowing smile.
There were also some lonely youths and young girls who silently knelt behind the tables. They appeared to be dull and reserved.
Ji Tianxing knew that most of these youths came from the common folk. They were still unfamiliar with the Imperial City and the Spirit Flame Palace.
However, the thirty plus young geniuses were all seated in a corner that was further away from the main seat.
After all, their status and strength weren't enough to sit in the main seat.
The main seat in the north of the hall, as well as the two main seats on both sides, were empty. Those were the seats of the Little Prince, Ji Ling, and the top geniuses.
The seats at the Dragon Gate Banquet weren't for just anyone.
When Ji Tianxing stepped into the hall, the originally bustling hall suddenly quieted down.
Everyone turned to look at the entrance and their gazes were fixed on Ji Tianxing.
In just an instant, everyone's faces changed.
Some were surprised, some were stunned, some were disdainful, and some showed a gloating expression.
There were even some nobles who sneered and whispered to each other.
Everyone knew that there would be a good show to watch at the Dragon Gate Banquet tonight.
Moreover, it was a great show that was rarely seen in a hundred years.
The former number one genius of the Imperial City, the most outstanding person of the Imperial Azure Sky Kingdom, had now fallen to the third level of Body Refinement and had his marriage contract broken off by the Ling Family. He had become the laughingstock of the common people.
That year, he was high-spirited and famous. He disdained to attend the Little Prince's Dragon Gate Banquet, but tonight, he came for the first time.
The youths in the hall couldn't wait to see how Ji Tianxing would lose face and be humiliated by everyone tonight!
Ji Tianxing, on the other hand, remained unfazed and completely ignored everyone's reaction.
He expressionlessly stepped into the hall and brought Ji Hao through the crowd. They walked to a corner of the hall and casually sat down at a table.
After sitting down, he hugged the Blood Dragon Sword and closed his eyes to rest with an indifferent attitude.
He turned a deaf ear to everyone's whispers and chuckles, as if he didn't care about anything.
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