Hearing this, Empress Xi Yao came back to her senses and looked at the man in blue.
She frowned slightly and then said, "This person is called Jun Fan, the third son of the Celestial King of Chaos. He is also an extremely dazzling genius in the Demon Realm.
"However, he has been hidden by the Celestial King of Chaos for a few years and has only recently begun to show his talent."
As the Empress of the Demon Realm, she had eyes all over the world and naturally knew many young geniuses.
In fact, geniuses like Song Youwei and Jun Fan had been in her sights for a long time.
Back then, her purpose of establishing the Black-White Academy was to gather geniuses from all over the Demon Realm and use them for her own use.
If there were no accidents, Jun Fan would definitely be in the top three in today's Prodigy Banquet.
Thinking of this, she was in a good mood. It was rare to see such an outstanding genius. He would definitely be famous in the Demon Realm in the future.
Gu Changge said with some interest, "The third son of the Celestial King of Chaos, this name is a bit special. Jun Fan."
"What does it have to do with Jun Bufan?"
Hearing this, Qing Zhu, who was standing behind Empress Xi Yao with her head down, turned slightly pale. Fortunately, no one could see it because she had her head down.
Empress Xi Yao glanced at Jun Fan at the foot of the mountain and nodded. "When I first found out about all this, I was also a little surprised.
"However, I was the one who promoted the Celestial King of Chaos, and I also know the backgrounds of his children, so I didn't pay much attention to this matter."
The Celestial King of Chaos was someone she knew very well.
Therefore, she didn't suspect anything about this very similar name.
Moreover, Jun Fan's cultivation talent was really dazzling, which made her cherish such talent.
She thought that Gu Changge was suspicious of something, so she explained it to her.
Gu Changge smiled and continued, "From the looks of it, this man named Jun Fan is quite extraordinary. I can see that his strength is much stronger than the rest of his generation."
"Jun Fan and Youwei surprised me."
Empress Xi Yao also smiled and looked at another equally dazzling genius, Song Youwei.
Her climbing speed was not much slower than Jun Fan's.
Moreover, she didn't seem to be using her full strength. She appeared to be leisurely and leisurely. Her dress fluttered in the wind, giving off the feeling of a scholarly family.
From beginning to end, he didn't compete and fell behind Jun Fan in a position slightly further away.
Many of the geniuses who had attacked her had already tumbled down, their hearts filled with shock.
Song Youwei's strength was not to be underestimated.
"I don't think it's just a simple surprise …"
Gu Changge's eyes were still filled with interest.
Near the Sacred Mountain, everyone who saw this scene was in awe.
Jun Fan's father, the Heaven Conqueror, couldn't hide his joy.
He had never imagined that Jun Fan would be able to surpass everyone in the same generation. Jun Fan had already reached the 108th step, and many of the other geniuses from the Demon World had been suppressed by him.
This gave him a lot of face. As he listened to the compliments and envious voices of his colleagues around him, his smile never stopped.
"Fan 'er really did not disappoint me!"
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Behind him, Jun Fan's eldest brother and second sister also had a smile on their faces.
"Sister Lian 'er, that young man you said is the one we're looking for."
Bai Hua and Bai Lian 'er, who were hiding in the crowd, also stared at the scene on the Sacred Mountain.
The one who spoke was Bai Hua. His face was filled with shock.
Bai Lian 'er's expression was cold. "It can't be wrong. That person is definitely him. Other than him, no one in the younger generation of the Demon World has such strength."
Hearing the certainty in Bai Lian 'er's words, Bai Hua's expression changed several times.
"Then why did he still climb the Sacred Mountain at this time? Logically speaking, isn't Empress Xi Yao the person he hates the most? Why did he do this?"
"Isn't he afraid that Empress Xi Yao will find out his identity?"
He said in disbelief, unable to understand Jun Fan's actions.
Bai Lian 'er said indifferently. "He just wants to prove himself. Even if he comes back from the dead, he's still as outstanding …"
"Hatred born from love. Now, his heart is filled with hatred and anger. He'll go find Xi Yao for revenge."
But in her words, it was difficult to hide the disdain.
She grew up with Jun Bufan, so she naturally knew his character.
Bai Hua listened thoughtfully and asked, "Then sister Lian 'er, should we still do as master said and give him the thing?"
When Bai Lian Er heard this, hesitation appeared on her face.
She naturally saw Gu Changge at the top of the Sacred Mountain talking and laughing with Empress Xi Yao. This was a man she couldn't see through at all.
As for why Gu Changge appeared in the Demon World.
She guessed that he came for her, or for the brocade pouch in her hand.
After all, her father was in Gu Changge's hands. As long as Gu Changge had the means, he could easily torture her father out of him.
Otherwise, how could the timing be so coincidental?
She just came to the Demon World and Gu Changge followed her?
So now she actually had two choices. The first was to follow her father's request and give the brocade pouch to Jun Bufan.
The second was to find Gu Changge and make a deal with him, asking him to let her father go, and she would give him the brocade pouch.
So now she was conflicted in her heart. How should she choose?
Was Gu Changge trustworthy?
If Gu Changge was trustworthy, she would choose to give the brocade pouch to him in exchange for her father's life.
Jun Bufan was now just a stranger to her.
The two of them grew up together. Although they weren't blood siblings, their feelings were not inferior to blood siblings.
However, all of this changed after meeting Xi Yao.
She had great hopes for Jun Bufan. She wanted him to become a Demon Emperor like the Xuanyang Demon Emperor and dominate the world.
In the end, many of Jun Bufan's actions deeply hurt her.
Even though she warned Jun Bufan many times that Xi Yao's mind was not as pure as it seemed on the surface, Jun Bufan never listened to her and loved her without regret. In the end, he died as expected.
During this time, Jun Bufan even maliciously slandered her many times because of Xi Yao.
There were too many of these.
In the end, she, who cared about Jun Bufan the most, became the person he hated the most.
Thinking of this, Bai Lian 'er couldn't help but reveal a mocking smile. She was indeed too stupid in the past. Now, she wished she could cross the river of time and strangle her past self to death.
If it wasn't for the fact that this was her father's last request, she wouldn't have agreed.
Just as everyone was feeling different, at the peak of the Sacred Mountain, Jun Bufan's body glowed. Many divine runes revolved around him as he took the last step.
The one hundred and eight steps immediately hummed with a buzzing sound.
Finally, a resplendent brilliance shone from there. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. All kinds of colors intertwined and flowed. It was incomparably dazzling and eye-catching, showing his first place ranking.
Immediately, the surroundings were in an uproar, producing a sound like a tsunami.
All of the Demon Race citizens looked at the blue-robed man walking towards the peak of the Sacred Mountain. Their eyes were filled with amazement, reverence, and envy.
"It's him ~!"
"The third son of the Heaven Conqueror. With this speed, I'm afraid he's already broken the record of the past few thousand years?"
"That's too terrifying! Is he that strong? He's completely crushing everyone behind him! "
"Even the Grand Tutor's only daughter, Song Youwei, is behind him. It's unbelievable …"
Everyone looked on in shock. They didn't expect that at the Prodigy Banquet, someone would break the record of the past six thousand years.
What they saw today would most likely cause quite a stir in the Demon Race!
"He actually broke the record …"
Empress Xi Yao also revealed a rare smile in front of outsiders. She looked at Jun Bufan who was walking towards her.
This talent was indeed rare. It was a pleasant surprise to her.
Gu Changge's expression didn't change in the slightest. His heart was filled with excitement. The higher Jun Bufan stood, the harder it would be when he fell.
Jun Bufan's expression was neither servile nor overbearing. He quickly landed on the peak of the Sacred Mountain.
Looking at Empress Xi Yao and Gu Changge who were sitting together in front of him, his heart was more or less gloomy.
Just now at the bottom of the mountain, he had been paying attention to the movements above. He knew that Gu Changge and Empress Xi Yao were chatting happily.
Although their actions were not intimate or excessive, it still made him uncomfortable.
That was why he revealed his true cultivation and broke the record of the Prodigy Banquet in one fell swoop.
Now, he was in the limelight.
However, Jun Bufan still maintained a somewhat humble expression and walked over.
"Jun Bufan, right?"
However, in the next moment, Gu Changge's smiling voice came, causing Jun Bufan's heart to tremble.
His mind buzzed as if it was struck by a huge bell. It rumbled and went blank.
His expression changed slightly. His first reaction was to be on guard. He planned to crush the jade talisman in his sleeve and let his subordinates who were lying in ambush everywhere take action.
He couldn't believe it.
How did Gu Changge know his identity?
Could it be that Qing Zhu betrayed him? Did he tell him everything truthfully?
"Oh, no, your name is Jun Bufan. I got the two names mixed up."
However, just as all kinds of thoughts flashed through Jun Bufan's mind and he was about to make a move …
Gu Changge's voice came from the front again, with a hint of realization and slight apology.
Hearing this, Jun Bufan was stunned at first. Then, while he breathed a sigh of relief, he was also a little surprised and doubtful.
He didn't expect that he had such a big reaction because he was too cautious and nervous because of Gu Changge's words.
Jun Bufan didn't know if his behavior just now would reveal anything unusual.
Usually, he wouldn't be like this.
The most important thing was that Gu Changge's question was so unexpected that he couldn't react, especially in front of Empress Xi Yao.
"Jun Bufan greets Young Master Changge and Her Majesty."
Soon, Jun Bufan regained his composure and bowed to the two of them, his behavior returning to normal.
Gu Changge looked at him with a strange expression, then smiled and said, "No need to be so polite. Seeing such a genius today has opened my eyes. I feel that this trip was not in vain."
Hearing this, Jun Bufan showed a neither servile nor overbearing expression and said, "Young Master Changge is too kind. In front of you, how can Jun Bufan be called a genius?"
Empress Xi Yao glanced at Gu Changge. She didn't know why Gu Changge called Jun Bufan just now.
Could it be that he was joking?
However, she also saw Jun Bufan's slight change and suddenly nervous expression just now and found it a little funny.
In her opinion, Jun Bufan's reaction was also very normal.
After all, anyone who knew Jun Bufan would know what his name represented.
Suddenly hearing Gu Changge call him that, Jun Bufan's first reaction was definitely fear and uneasiness. She didn't think it was a big deal for him to show such emotions.
The main reason was that she knew Jun Bufan's background very well.
"Young Master Changge, don't scare him."
Empress Xi Yao smiled and glanced at Gu Changge. It was rare for her to show a smile in front of outsiders. Then, she waved her hand and signaled the maid beside her to give Gu Changge a seat.
Jun Bufan's eyelids twitched, and he thanked her respectfully. Then, he sat down and looked down, his heart gradually calming down.
Xi Yao's expression when she glanced at Gu Changge just now fell into his eyes.
He couldn't believe it.
Xi Yao was now the Empress of the Demon Realm. How could she show such an expression to a man and seem so intimate?
Thinking of this, Jun Bufan was even more restless.
However, he was still thinking about Gu Changge's intention just now. Did he really get it mixed up, or was it a bad taste, or something else?
Then, he secretly glanced at Qing Zhu.
Seeing Qing Zhu slightly shaking her head at him without any other meaning, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that Empress Xi Yao hadn't found anything unusual.
Soon, he listened to the conversation between Empress Xi Yao and Gu Changge.
Jun Bufan's expression was a little ugly, but he still firmly restrained and suppressed it, not showing any abnormalities.
From what he heard, some of the conversations between the two were already very familiar with each other.
Especially Empress Xi Yao, who was usually cold and dignified, serious and unapproachable, but now she was talking and laughing with Gu Changge so happily.
Jun Bufan took a deep breath and calmed himself down quickly.
A little impatience spoils great plans.
Soon, several more figures appeared on the white jade stairs, all of them were young geniuses with high cultivation and powerful talent, including Song Youwei.
Jun Bufan had broken the record of the Prodigy's Banquet in 6,000 years, which shocked them. While they were envious, they were also unwilling to accept it.
However, in front of Empress Xi Yao, they didn't dare to say anything. After greeting each other, they began to sit down and wait for the Empress to personally bestow the imperial wine, as well as many special spiritual food of the palace, and so on.
These things all contained unimaginable energy and Daoist Rhymes.
In addition to the imperial wine, the spiritual food served at the Prodigy's Banquet was also a divine item that they couldn't come into contact with normally. It was priceless and could help them break through again.
However, there were only 108 seats for the Prodigy's Banquet, which meant that among the tens of thousands of geniuses, only the top 108 were qualified to be seated, which showed how fierce the competition was.
"The strength that Brother Junfan has displayed today has truly surprised Youwei."
After sitting down, Song Youwei looked at Jun Fan, who was not far from her, and said with a smile, looking surprised.
Jun Fan replied with a smile, "After all, it's an opportunity to show my strength in front of Her Majesty. It's so rare, I naturally have to seize it."
His words received the approval of many geniuses. At this moment, they were all looking at Empress Xi Yao, who was sitting at the head of the table, with infatuation in many young men's eyes.
Empress Xi Yao's face was covered by a layer of chaotic fog and couldn't be seen clearly.
However, just from her voice and appearance, she was already so beautiful that it was intoxicating and they were willing to fall for her.
Song Youwei didn't ask much about Jun Fan's answer.
However, she felt that the Jun Fan she saw today was slightly different from the Jun Fan she saw in the past.
In the past, Jun Fan wouldn't be so flamboyant and would plan before acting.
However, she didn't think too much about it.
After all, this was the Prodigy's Banquet, a chance to become famous in the world. As a young man, he would naturally seize it.
Soon, the 108 seats at the peak of the Holy Mountain were all filled.
Everyone looked at Empress Xi Yao, who was sitting at the head of the table, with respectful expressions.
"The banquet is full. Let's start the banquet."
Empress Xi Yao stood up and swept her gaze across the crowd. Finally, her eyes landed on Jun Fan, Song Youwei, and the others.
The remaining geniuses didn't have time to catch up. When they heard the female official announce the end of the banquet, they immediately retreated with dejected and regretful expressions.
All the people of the Demon Realm in the nearby mountains, as well as many important figures, were also looking forward to the banquet. They were extremely envious of this scene.
Although they were only spectators at every Prodigy's Banquet, they could also feel the many opportunities that were contained in it.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Accompanied by three loud bell rings, the sound spread everywhere. Only then did the Prodigy's Banquet officially begin.
During the banquet, many shimmering and glowing spiritual dishes were served by many maids.
The fragrance of the dishes was overwhelming and contained unimaginable divinity, making one's pores feel as if they were about to open up.
First was the spiritual food, which was cooked with the meat of various fierce beasts with powerful Qi and blood. Then, it was supplemented with many spiritual herbs, and its effects were astonishing.
Many prodigies had blood spurting out of their pores the moment they took the first bite, turning into a small patch of crimson mist.
The power of Qi and blood surged like a vast river. Then, they quickly sat down and meditated on the spot to refine it, not daring to waste a single bit.
Jun Fan paid attention to Empress Xi Yao's actions without any change in his expression.
He was not surprised to see that she first asked the female official beside her to test for poison before eating the food. She was so cautious and careful that it didn't surprise him.
However, these were all trivial matters. The main event had yet to come.
"The Prodigy's Banquet is divided into three banquets. First is the meat banquet, the fruit banquet, and the last is the wine banquet …"
At the head of the table, Empress Xi Yao smiled and explained to Gu Changge.
Gu Changge nodded and praised, "These meats are not simple. They contain unimaginable energy and opportunities. It would be quite difficult to refine them normally, but after cooking, they are much gentler."
He tasted a few mouthfuls and wasn't worried that there would be poison in these meats.
He could even refine and devour the Yin-Terminating Origin at will, not to mention the many poisons in this world.
In the field, the first meat banquet had only begun, and many young geniuses were beginning to be unable to bear it. They began to sit cross-legged on the spot and chose to refine it. The fruit banquets and wine banquets after that had nothing to do with them.
After all, they couldn't blame others for this. It was difficult for them to absorb so many opportunities themselves.
Soon, the second fruit banquet began. All the dishes were crystal clear spirit fruits that contained many Daoist Rhymes.
They had different shapes and were overflowing with multicolored light. Some of them were even surrounded by divine light and had strange patterns, faintly having the effect of enlightenment.
The moment they saw these fruits, many geniuses' eyes widened. Their hearts trembled, and they couldn't calm down.
All the important figures watching from afar were also envious and jealous. They wanted nothing more than to replace them.
"It seems that Her Majesty has put in a lot of effort to prepare for this Prodigy's Banquet. She even took out the Bodhi Dao Fruit."
"Even the palace must have thought for a long time to suddenly take out so many fruits."
Many important figures sighed and felt envious. Even at their level, they were extremely eager to obtain the Bodhi Dao Fruit.
Because this thing could help them achieve enlightenment and break through. If they encountered a bottleneck, it was very likely that they would break through and reach a new world.
Empress Xi Yao actually took out such a good thing, which shocked them.
Soon, many geniuses picked up the Bodhi Dao Fruit in their hands without hesitation and began to refine it.
Even Song Youwei took it carefully, a rare look of caution on her face.
Jun Fan's expression didn't change. He also quickly swallowed the fruit, not wanting to be noticed.
Suddenly, a rich fragrance began to fill the air. Multicolored light intertwined, illuminating the sky. The sound of Dao reverberated, resounding in all directions.
"After the meat banquet and fruit banquet, is the highlight of the banquet?"
Looking at the geniuses who were in a state of enlightenment, Gu Changge couldn't help but ask with interest.
Empress Xi Yao nodded. There was a hint of mystery in her smile. She said, "I specially prepared for this banquet for a long time."
Gu Changge looked at her with an inexplicable smile and said, "Then I'll wait and see."
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