Dai Weisi Kneels and Kowtows

"Yes, Your Highness, Holy Son!"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei shouted in unison, retracting their Soul Power and stepping back behind Jin Lingfeng.

Instantly, everyone let out a heavy sigh of relief, their clothes soaked. Their gazes, filled with complex emotions, fixed on the white figure.

Zhu Youzhi's eyes burned with fervor. His previous dissatisfaction with Jin Lingfeng had transformed into admiration and awe.

The young girl Zhu Zhuqing cast a grateful glance at Jin Lingfeng. Though her expression remained cold, the hostility in her eyes had significantly faded…

At this moment, Jin Lingfeng looked at Dai Weisi and said with a cold sneer:

"Dai Weisi, hurry up and get out of here with your people!"

"Don't disturb my reunion with Zhu Zhuqing!"

His words were mocking and utterly merciless.

It was like a slap across Dai Weisi's face. He could only clench his fists, harboring resentment in secret, yet daring not to show it.

Suddenly, at this very moment.

A laugh filled with imperial might echoed from outside the private room:

"It's rare for the Holy Son to visit my Star Luo Empire. Why not accompany me to the Imperial Palace as a guest?"

All the guards, including Zhu Youzhi and Zhu Zhuqing, were stunned.

Dai Weisi was overjoyed and quickly looked towards the entrance of the private room.

There stood a middle-aged man clad in imperial armor, striding into the room.

"Your humble subject greets Father Emperor!"

Dai Weisi bowed respectfully, shouting excitedly.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

All the guards knelt on one knee simultaneously, their gazes fixed with fervor on the strongest individual in the Star Luo Empire.

The Zhu Family Patriarch, Zhu Youzhi, forcibly calmed himself and quickly bowed respectfully:

"Zhu Family Patriarch, Zhu Youzhi, greets Your Majesty!"

Zhu Zhuqing's face turned pale as she followed suit:

"Zhu Zhuqing, greetings Your Majesty!"

Immediately, everyone in the room, except for Jin Lingfeng, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei, bowed to the Star Luo Emperor.

Dai Yuanhong, the current Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, with a Soul Power of Level 89.

He inherited the royal Martial Soul, Evil Eye White Tiger, and also received the unique Saint King inheritance exclusive to the Star Luo Emperor.

Although his Soul Power was only at the Soul Fighting Douluo level, he once fought a Martial Soul Hall elder to a draw, becoming famous overnight!

"Rise!"

Dai Yuanhong entered the private room and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Father Emperor!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Dai Weisi walked behind the Star Luo Emperor, sneering at Jin Lingfeng, while all the guards stood at attention on either side.

Zhu Youzhi and Zhu Zhuqing nervously retreated to the side…

"Martial Soul Hall Holy Son, Jin Lingfeng, greets Your Majesty!"

"Martial Soul Hall Elder, Yue Guan, greets Your Majesty!"

"Martial Soul Hall Elder, Gui Mei, greets Your Majesty!"

Jin Lingfeng approached Dai Yuanhong, cupped his hands in a bow, and shouted.

Yue Guan looked displeased but still spoke simultaneously with Gui Mei.

Dai Yuanhong nodded and said with a hearty laugh:

"It is truly an honor for the Holy Son and the two Excellencies to grace our Star Luo Empire."

"Vis was impolite just now and has offended you all. Please forgive him."

Jin Lingfeng said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes:

"Your Majesty, the First Prince questioned my identity."

"Not only did he send people to apprehend me, but he also uttered words that showed disrespect to the Martial Soul Hall."

"For such rude behavior, I hope Your Majesty can provide me with a satisfactory explanation!"

His words were arrogant, carrying a deep threat.

Instantly, anger surged within Dai Yuanhong.

He glanced warily at Yue Guan and Gui Mei, then snorted and said:

"Vis, your rudeness has angered the Holy Son."

"Why aren't you kowtowing to apologize and beg for the Holy Son's forgiveness?"

Immediately, Dai Weisi's face turned green, then pale.

If he were to kneel and kowtow to Jin Lingfeng, how could he ever hold his head up in the Star Luo Empire? He would be ridiculed for the rest of his life!

In the end, he could only resentfully approach Jin Lingfeng, kneel, and kowtow:

"Dai Weisi was blind and offended His Highness the Holy Son!"

"I hope His Highness the Holy Son will be magnanimous and not hold it against me!"

In an instant, Dai Weisi's image plummeted in everyone's eyes, and many secretly looked down on him.

At this moment, Jin Lingfeng sneered dismissively:

"First Prince, you were just disrespectful and threatened Patriarch Zhu and Zhu Zhuqing."

"Apologize to them, and I will forgive you."

"Remember, you have to crawl to them!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Star Luo Emperor's face turned as dark as water.

Dai Weisi angrily retorted:

"Jin Lingfeng, you're going too far!"

Zhu Youzhi quickly scurried over, excitedly pleading:

"Thank you, Your Highness the Holy Son! The First Prince was merely upholding his duty and made no mistakes at all!"

Zhu Zhuqing quickly came to Jin Lingfeng's side, her delicate hand nervously tugging at his sleeve. Her dark eyes showed a pleading look, making her appear pitiful.

Suddenly, this scene stunned everyone.

Zhu Zhuqing was the fiancée of the Second Prince, Dai Mubai, yet she was so intimate with the Holy Son of the Martial Soul Hall!

This was simply a disgrace to the royal family!

Dai Weisi sneered repeatedly, about to issue threats, but was angrily interrupted by the Star Luo Emperor:

"Holy Son, Wei Si has already kowtowed."

"You should also know when to stop. Don't push it too far!"

Yue Guan let out a cold laugh:

"Dai Yuanhong, what do you mean by this?"

"Dai Weisi was disrespectful to the Holy Son first, and yet you dare to threaten the Holy Son!"

The words were sharp, and the atmosphere became tense, as if war could break out at any moment!

"Enough!"

Suddenly, Jin Lingfeng spoke calmly.

He turned sideways and shook off Zhu Zhuqing's hand that was pulling his sleeve.

He said again:

"This matter ends here. I will not pursue it further!"

Everyone lowered their gaze, their eyes focused on their noses and their hearts on their lips. It was clear that he wasn't pursuing it because of Zhu Zhuqing!

Then what was their relationship?

Was the Second Prince, Dai Mubai, being cuckolded? Was the royal family truly going to be disgraced because of this!

For a moment, Zhu Zhuqing and Jin Lingfeng became the center of attention, and the atmosphere in the private room became extremely oppressive.

Zhu Zhuqing's delicate hand slipped away, and a hint of regret flowed through her dark eyes. Noticing that everyone was staring at her, she lowered her head deeply, regretting her bold action just now...

At this moment, the Star Luo Emperor, Dai Yuanhong, sneered and extended an invitation:

"Holy Son, since the misunderstanding is resolved."

"Why don't you come to the Imperial Palace as my guest? Enjoy fine wine and delicacies, and I guarantee you'll be reluctant to leave!"

Jin Lingfeng coldly shook his head and refused:

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will not be going to the Imperial Palace..."

Dai Yuanhong seemed to have anticipated this outcome and continued:

"Holy Son, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire is an old friend of yours."

"He is currently in the Imperial Palace. Holy Son, you can accompany me into the palace to meet him..."

Dai Yuanhong continued:

"Emperor Xue Ye has dispatched Crown Prince Qinghe as an envoy to my Star Luo Empire, hoping to reach an alliance agreement."

"He is conveniently in the Imperial Palace right now!"

Jin Lingfeng furrowed his brows.

Could it be that the two great empires were preparing to form an alliance against the Martial Soul Hall?

Dai Yuanhong spoke again:

"With two esteemed elders accompanying you, does the Holy Son not even have the courage to enter the imperial palace?"

His words were mocking, carrying a hint of provocation.

Jin Lingfeng's gaze turned slightly cold, and he nodded with a smile:

"Since His Majesty is so gracious, then Jin Lingfeng will not refuse."

"And I'll take the opportunity to see an old friend!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Dai Yuanhong's eyes as he said:

"Holy Son, esteemed elders, please follow me to the imperial palace."

He then looked at Zhu Youzhi and Zhu Zhuqing and sneered:

"Patriarch Zhu, Zhu Zhuqing, you will also accompany me into the palace!"

Zhu Youzhi felt a sense of foreboding and quickly replied with Zhu Zhuqing:

"As you command, Your Majesty!"