Amid the cries of homage, Zhong Shan's gaze was razor-sharp as he looked toward the [***] honored guests already seated in the square. The grand longevity banquet officially began!
With measured steps, Zhong Shan walked up onto the Lotus Platform of the main seat.
He reached the Dragon Throne, swept his dragon robe aside, and slowly sat down.
At that moment, Zhong Shan had become the focus of the entire world of Northern Continent. Whether in the Eternal Life Hall's square or among the common people in the great cities, everyone held their breath as they watched today's main character—the birthday star, Zhong Shan!
Zhong Shan's gaze was deep and profound, occasionally flashing with brilliance as he swept it across the honored guests. With a low laugh, he said, "Welcome, everyone, to Great Zheng's High Heaven Court!"
As he spoke, Zhong Shan lifted a wine cup and toasted everyone!
Those who had come had different intentions. Naturally, not all of them were here to congratulate Zhong Shan on his longevity celebration. In fact, most had come to kill him. Yet at this moment, they almost simultaneously raised their wine cups and returned Zhong Shan's toast.
Their attitudes differed, but they still possessed a certain bearing! Everyone present was among the most honored figures under Heaven. Before they truly turned hostile, all of them maintained impeccable decorum.
Tian Daozi took a drink with an evil smile.
Ying, Tai Yi, and Ji Gong Nie all revealed faint smiles. Emperor Xuan Sha drained his cup. Sword Pride and Xuan Yuan merely took a shallow sip.
After toasting all the heroes with one cup, an attendant quickly refilled Zhong Shan's. He raised it again.
With a smile on his face, Zhong Shan said loudly, "Today is My two-thousandth birthday. With this cup, I thank