"Congratulations, Brother Lin Bai! You defeated two Legendary Geniuses in succession. This isn't merely a matter of becoming the number one person in the birthday celebration's martial competition. After today, I'm afraid Brother Lin Bai's name will resound throughout the lands of Southern Continent."
Shangguan Cun smiled lightly as he watched Lin Bai return.
Lin Bai shook his head with a smile. "It's only an empty reputation."
The birthday celebration continued. There were more than a dozen great tribes surrounding Fire Lotus Mountain, and every year, they were the ones who prepared True Lord of Myriad Treasures' birthday celebration. Apart from the martial competition, these great tribes had also prepared many song and dance performances.
Fine wine in grape cups beneath the moonlight—the guests began drinking to their hearts' content at the birthday celebration.
The Seventeenth Prince also began conversing and exchanging views with the experts from the various tribes, attempting to win over the forces throughout Southern Continent and bring them into his faction, laying the groundwork for the struggle to become heir.
Every struggle for the throne of the Central Sacred Nation's next ruler stirred the participation and disputes of every force across the Barren Ancient Continent. It was practically a storm sweeping across the world, from which no one could escape.
Every time a new emperor of the Central Sacred Nation ascended the throne, the history of the Barren Ancient Continent would be rewritten.
The birthday celebration lasted three full days.
On the second day, True Lord of Myriad Treasures laughed lightly. "Hahaha! This year's birthday celebration has been exceptionally joyful, but this old man is already tired. Lin Bai, come with me!"
"Everyone, enjoy yourselves!"
True Lord of Myriad Treasures had no interest in enjoying himself at the birthday celebration. His heart had been preoccupied with