Chapter 1339 - 1340: Spineless Cowards
The Thousand Cities Banquet is held.
Today, the vast Demon Capital City is destined not to remain calm. Early in the morning, the skies above the Demon Capital were filled with endless streams of people, a sea of humanity, empty streets, and anyone with status and standing in the Celestial Demon City appeared at the Thousand Cities Banquet, drawing the attention of all.
Today, the Thousand Cities Banquet is certain to be inscribed into the annals of Celestial Demon City, remembered through the ages, passed down for a hundred generations. To the people of Celestial Demon City, this is their glory.
This evening, the land of a thousand cities, a hundred city lords, gather at the Thousand Cities Banquet, what a momentous event this is.
Anyone from Celestial Demon City knows, the reason the hundred city lords graced the Thousand Cities Banquet was because of one man.
This person was Yao Junlin, revered by all the people of Celestial Demon City.
Yao Junlin, having trained outside for three years, finally returns home in triumph. Moreover, he brings with him many prodigies from the Luoshen Sect, dazzlingly unparalleled, showing Yao Junlin’s extraordinary status in Luoshen Sect is indeed remarkable.
Some even speculate that after the Thousand Cities Banquet, the history of the land of a thousand cities might just be rewritten.
In the end, Celestial Demon City reigns supreme alone.
"The City Lord is here!"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, only to see a line of figures stepping out of the void in the sky. Leading them was Yao Cang, the City Lord of Celestial Demon City, followed closely by Yao Junlin.
Beside Yao Junlin were a group of mysterious youths.
Each of these youths had sharp expressions and bore themselves with distinctive poise, evident at a glance they were premier talents of the young generation.
The attire they wore was uniform, showing they came from the same Sect.
The prodigies of the Luoshen Sect.
Indeed, these youths walking alongside Yao Junlin were prodigies from the Luoshen Sect, all between Divine Level Ninth Layer, with an air of arrogance between their brows.
Being from a prominent Sect, even arrogance seemed quite justified.
The reason was simple; they were all heaven’s chosen from forces with a history of ten thousand years, how could people from the land of a thousand cities merely compare?
They were destined to be extraordinary from birth.
After the arrival of the Celestial Demon City Lord, carrying the city’s mighty ones, figures from every direction also strode through the sky, filling the space with an overwhelming oppressive atmosphere.
The City Lord of Zhou City has arrived,
The City Lord of Netherworld King City has arrived.
The City Lord of Sword Worship City has arrived.
The City Lord of Void Sword City has arrived.
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A hundred city lords arrive in succession, creating a tumultuous atmosphere at the location of the Thousand Cities Banquet.
A hundred city lords, leading each city’s prodigies to participate in the Thousand Cities Banquet, showing the considerable face of Celestial Demon City.
The City Lord of Ice Sea City and the City Lord of Baiyun City simultaneously stepped through the void and appeared here, followed closely by Xiao Tianyu, Bai Bufan, Li Fei, Mo Qingluan, and others.
Yesterday, Li Fei, Xiao Tianyu, Bai Bufan caused quite an uproar in Celestial Palace, becoming almost no secret in Celestial Demon City.
Moreover, within Celestial Palace, the three nearly swept through the prodigies of the land of a thousand cities, unmatched by any. They left with an overpowering presence but were intercepted by experts at the Divine Separation Realm halfway. Fortunately, Xing Cang was present for protection.
Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Regarding this matter, all present knew well, yet they did not mention it.
Without evidence, Mo Xuan and Bai Tianao couldn’t be bothered to fuss.
"Everyone!"
When the various city lords were gathered, the Celestial Demon City Lord seated at the head stood up, exclaiming, "Today marks the day of the Thousand Cities Banquet of Celestial Demon City, inviting a hundred city lords to admire the event. It is our greatest celebration from now, every year the Thousand Cities Banquet will be held, encouraging all the prodigies of the land of a thousand cities to compete and strengthen mutual friendship. What are your views?"
Once the words were spoken, a stir arose in the expanse of the sky.
The Thousand Cities Banquet, held annually at Celestial Demon City.
The underlying meaning of these words implied that the land of a thousand cities would center around Celestial Demon City.
On the surface, it didn’t seem much, but upon thoughtful consideration, it was clear that the ambition of the Celestial Demon City Lord was apparent, using the Thousand Cities Banquet to sound a warning for the land of a thousand cities.
However, does anyone hold a different opinion?
Celestial Demon City, with Yao Junlin coming from the Luoshen Sect, his future must surpass any current city lord in the land of a thousand cities. It’s likely that sooner or later the land will be annexed by Celestial Demon City.
"Don’t the rest of you have anything to say?" Bai Aotian from Baiyun City swept his gaze over the hundred city lords and continued, "The idea of holding the Thousand Cities Banquet annually at Celestial Demon City, does it suggest that Celestial Demon City is indeed the foremost Holy Land in the land of a thousand cities?"
Swish swish swish~
His words attracted endless stares upon Bai Aotian, revealing a peculiar meaning.
Bai Aotian, as if he didn’t notice, continued to address Yao Cang, saying, "City Lord Yao, your words seem implausible. With the Gathering of a Thousand Cities, wouldn’t it be fair to host it alternately? Next year in Ice Sea City, the year after in Baiyun City, how about that?"
"Brother Bai, you do jest!" Yao Cang’s expression unchanged, he spoke, "I’m merely considering the people of the land of a thousand cities. At present, besides you, others seem to have no dissent, or is Baiyun City intent on being at odds with Celestial Demon City?"
"That’s your real intention!" Bai Aotian didn’t beat around the bush, his gaze again sweeping over the city lords of the land of a thousand cities and continued, "You’re all rulers of a city, are you willing to live under another’s roof?"
Upon hearing this, many city lords traded glances. Were it not for the forced circumstance, they would never consent, given that Celestial Demon City has Yao Junlin.
He stands backed by the Luoshen Sect, destined to be a dominator in the future.
Moreover, with Yao Junlin’s talent, he is bound to reach the Primordial Spirit Realm eventually.
If not forging good relations now, who can stop Yao Junlin’s pace when that day comes?
This is precisely what the hundred city lords of the land of a thousand cities are wary of. Assassinating Yao Junlin is impossible; after all, no one can withstand the wrath of the Luoshen Sect, thus leaving only the choice of submission.
"Cowards!" Bai Aotian gritted seeing no response. He snorted disdainfully, glaring at the hundred city lords from the land of a thousand cities, none dared defy Yao Cang’s intent.
"That’s how times are, City Lord Bai, there’s no need for such!"
One city lord spoke blandly, "Today, at the Thousand Cities Banquet, none of us have objections now, nor will we in the future. With Yao Junlin’s unparalleled talent, now stepping into the Divine Separation Stage, his future is limitless, with him governing the land, it’ll become prosperous!"
The person speaking was the Battle City Lord.
Other cities remained silent, evidently accepting this, leaving Bai Aotian’s expression visibly displeased.
What they fear is indeed Yao Junlin’s future.
Rather than being forced by Yao Junlin someday, why not choose to submit now?
No one opposed Bai Aotian, Yao Cang’s deep eyes flickered with slight amusement, briefly glancing at Mo Xuan’s direction before moving away.
He said, "Since there’s no dissent from you all, the Thousand Cities Banquet now officially commences. The young generation of the land shall compete and exchange skills. Those who dominate will receive unexpected surprises, and at that time, elders from the Luoshen Sect may come. Perhaps, one might be selected by them to join Luoshen Sect for training!"