Suddenly, a strong cultivator from the Zhaixing House appeared on the stairs at the foot of the mountain. He looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone who has come to congratulate me, please come up the mountain."
With that, the crowd on the stairs made way for him. Many people cupped their hands in greeting and prepared to climb the mountain.
Their figures flashed and they walked up the stairs one after another. There were also people who were tactful and cupped their hands at the people from the Top Three Schools, saying, "Everyone from the Top Three Schools, please."
Immediately, the people who were in front also stopped and made way, looking at the people from the Top Three Schools.
They had wanted to just go up and pretend that they didn't know anything, but since someone had said so, they had to give them face. After all, the Top Three Schools were the sacred ground of the eastern Barren State. They had to try not to offend them.
Many people from the Blazing Sun School and the Bright Moon School had come. They did not hesitate to step forward, not forgetting to look back at Ye Futian.
This time, the Starry School didn't send any Noble Plane disciples. Ye Futian was the leader, but they didn't think that the Starry School wasn't powerful enough. During the coronation ceremony of the Starry School, Chief Chen had wanted to show everyone how powerful the Son was. Ye Futian had also proven himself.
Everyone in the Divine Sky City knew that if Ye Futian didn't die young, he would become someone like Long Yitian in the future. Not only was he extremely talented, but he was also the Son. Chief Chen would definitely do everything he could to nurture him.
Ye Futian probably had an ulterior motive for coming here with his leader.
"Let's go too," Ye Futian said. Then, they walked up the mountain together. After the Top Three Schools, the people from the various forces also started walking towards the highest peak of the mountain range.
On the mountain range, many ancient palaces stretched endlessly. They were of uncanny workmanship and looked magnificent. Everyone came to the Zhaixing House. Guests arrived one after another. There were also strong cultivators from the Zhaixing House to welcome them. The vast land had already prepared a banquet for the guests.
In an instant, the house was unusually lively. It was a grand occasion.
Ye Futian's group sat in a corner and watched everything quietly. The Zhaixing House chief's birthday banquet had such a grand occasion. It was obvious how important it was.
Even the Top Three Schools received them as usual.
At that moment, a group of people walked out of the pavilion. The person in the lead had her hair tied up in a bun. She was dressed in a tight white robe, looking clean and tidy. Her eyes were as bright as the stars and as calm as water. She was elegant and refined, not like a woman of the mortal world. Her appearance was even better than Gu Yunxi, who was beside Ye Futian.
In Divine Sky City, Gu Yunxi had the reputation of being the most beautiful woman in the city. Her beauty was unparalleled. However, the woman who appeared had an elegant temperament that seemed otherworldly. She was indeed stunning. Even Gu Yunxi's eyes flashed.
Even Gu Yunxi's beautiful eyes flashed with a strange look. She then said softly, "It has long been rumored that this generation of the Zhaixing House has two peerless geniuses. Mu Zhifan was born extraordinary, full of arrogance and extraordinary talent. He entered the Holy Zhi Palace to cultivate when he was in the Noble Plane and was known as the most talented person in the Zhaixing House in the past thousands of years. However, there are also people who claim that Mu Zhiqiu's talent is no less than her brother's. Furthermore, this extraordinary woman with extraordinary talent for cultivation has a face that is enough to make those peerless beauties pale in comparison. However, despite her stunning looks, her temperament is such that no one would dare to have any thoughts of blasphemy against her.
Ye Futian glanced at Gu Yunxi beside him. Facing such a beautiful woman, Gu Yunxi didn't feel any jealousy. Instead, she admired this beauty whose temperament was even more outstanding than hers.
Mu Zhiqiu's beauty and temperament were pleasing to the eye.
"I don't think you'll pale in comparison to her. You should be on par with her," Ye Futian said with a smile. He wasn't trying to make Gu Yunxi happy, but purely out of admiration. This daughter of the Gu Clan didn't have some of the bad habits that many daughters of other clans had. She was as calm as still water, pleasing to the eye. Her beauty wasn't just on the surface, but also on the inside.
Gu Yunxi was stunned. She looked a little shy. She smiled and said, "You flatter me, Son."
"It's the truth," Ye Futian said, smiling.
At that moment, countless gazes fell on Mu Zhiqiu. Many young men yearned for her, but they knew that it was just wishful thinking. They would be satisfied just by looking at a woman like her.
Shi Yanfeng and Shi Qinglan from the City Lord Office of Xuantian City also looked at Mu Zhiqiu. Shi Yanfeng's eyes were filled with passion. This was his unattainable goddess. Shi Qinglan's eyes were filled with admiration. She had fantasized countless times that she could become someone like Mu Zhiqiu.
At that moment, the people beside Mu Zhiqiu waved for silence. The voices of the crowd gradually quieted down until they disappeared.
"Grandfather is busy and doesn't have the time to welcome you. He will meet with everyone at noon. Please feel free to walk around the house," Mu Zhiqiu said. Mu Zhiqiu said. Her voice was not gentle or beautiful, but there was an ethereal quality to it. It was very clear and highly recognizable. It was as if hearing her voice once would make it easy to recognize her again.
"Miss Mu, you're too kind. The old man should just mind his own business. I'm more than happy to see the old man," someone said. They knew that Mu Zhiqiu was just being polite. Although many people had come to congratulate the Zhaixing House Chief, they were all juniors. There was no need for the Zhaixing House Chief to personally accompany them.
The head of the Zhaixing House was of the same rank as the deans of the Top Three Schools. Only the deans of the Top Three Schools and the patriarchs of the elite families were worthy of the head of the Zhaixing House welcoming guests. Mu Zhiqiu was already giving him a lot of face by coming out.
After saying this, Mu Zhiqiu looked in the direction of the Top Three Schools and paused for a moment in the direction of Starry School. The Zhaixing House and the Top Three Schools were of the same lineage. Strictly speaking, they were of the same lineage as Starry School. In fact, the Zhaixing House was proficient in the ultimate techniques of Starry School. Comparatively speaking, the Zhaixing House was purer. After all, the disciples of Starry School all specialized in different things.
"Why do the Top Three Schools come every year?" Ye Futian asked curiously. Although they were of the same lineage, there was no need for them to do so. After all, the Top Three Schools were the sacred ground of the Barren State's eastern region.
"Being of the same lineage is one of the reasons. Secondly, everything passed down by the Zhaixing House is the core of Starry School. The Blazing Sun School and Bright Moon School both hope that the descendants of the Zhaixing House can enter their schools to cultivate. As for Starry School, I don't know why either, but the relationship between the Zhaixing House and Starry School is not good," Gu Yunxi said.
"They must be plotting something." Long Ling 'er giggled. "They're up to no good."
"Miss, don't talk nonsense." The elder of the Dragon Clan glared at Long Ling 'er speechlessly. This girl really didn't care about the situation at all.
"I think what Ling 'er said makes sense." Ye Futian smiled and nodded in agreement. What good intentions could they have if they insisted on coming every year?
Hadn't the College Chief sent him to retrieve the Divine Destruction Polearm?
At noon, more and more guests arrived at the Zhaixing House. Until now, Ye Futian and the others had yet to see the chief of the Zhaixing House.
At that moment, a commotion broke out. Many people stood up. Ye Futian looked to his left and right and saw that everyone other than those from the Top Three Schools had also stood up and were looking in one direction.
There, an elder walked over slowly to the front of the crowd. The elder had a strong aura and looked old. His eyes were domineering and extremely stern. He seemed to be a very powerful person.
"Chief of the Zhaixing House." Ye Futian's eyes flashed. Then, the disciples of the Top Three Schools stood up one after another. Facing such a senior, no matter who it was, they had to be polite.
Ye Futian also stood up with the others. He sized up the chief of the Zhaixing House. Seeing that the chief's eyes were like lightning and exuded an authoritative aura, Ye Futian felt that he had been set up by the College Chief. If he really dared to ask for the chief's treasure, would he be killed with a single slap?
The possibility of that was very high.
"Congratulations on the chief's birthday," the people who stood up bowed and shouted. The sound of their voices rumbled and it was a magnificent sight.
"You're too polite. Please take a seat." The chief's stern gaze swept across the crowd and stopped in the direction of the Top Three Schools.
"We've come today with a small gift for the chief. Please accept it," someone said. Then, many people spoke up and prepared gifts.
Even the Blazing Sun School and the Bright Moon School did the same. Since it was a birthday celebration, they naturally had to give gifts. The chief of the Zhaixing House did not stand on ceremony. There was really no gift that he did not dare to accept.
"Where's our gift?" Ye Futian asked Master Yun when he saw that the people of the Bright Moon School had sat down.
"You didn't tell us to prepare anything before you came, Son," Master Yun said in a low voice.
Ye Futian was stunned. This was awkward.
He was here to take someone else's treasure, but he did not even have a birthday gift ready. Did he have to pay for it himself?
However, he did not have any treasures that he could take out. After all, the chief's status was obvious. Although his things were still useful to him, if it was the chief of the Zhaixing House …
At that moment, many people turned to look at them. After all, the other two schools had already expressed their support.
Ye Futian felt the gazes around him and wanted to turn tail and run. This was so embarrassing. Why didn't the college chief remind him?
"Ye Futian greets you, senior. I originally wanted to prepare a gift for you, but I thought that no gift would be worthy of your status and would be disrespectful to you, so I gave up on the idea. I hope that you won't take offense. The college chief sent me here to greet you," Ye Futian said with a solemn expression. His handsome face made him look like a gentleman.
Everyone was stunned at first. What he said made sense, but then they suddenly felt that something was off. Why did this guy make it sound so dignified when he clearly did not intend to give a gift? Why did he make it sound so dignified? Why did he make it sound like they were disrespectful to the chief even though they had already given him a gift?
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