Inside the great hall.
Di Xin stared at Ji Chang expressionlessly.
Ji Chang lowered his head respectfully, not daring to look directly at the Human Emperor, who was as vigorous and powerful as a dragon or tiger.
The other three great regional marquises were likewise stunned by Di Xin's immense aura and the strange atmosphere, and for a moment, none of them dared to speak.
Just as the atmosphere fell into a stiff silence.
Di Xin suddenly burst into hearty laughter. "The Marquis of the West must be joking. I was merely teasing you."
"You four great regional marquises have guarded My borders for so many years. Even if you have no merit, you have endured hardship. How could I blame you over such a trivial matter?"
"Quickly, take your seats."
Di Xin laughed loudly.
Ji Chang did not dare disobey and hurriedly took his seat with great care.
With Di Xin present.
The four great regional marquises were all tyrannical overlords across the Nine Provinces, yet before the Human Emperor.
Even a Dragon had to coil up, and even a tiger had to lie down!!
The banquet began.
Di Xin sat calmly, eating and drinking by himself without paying attention to those beside him.
The four great regional marquises were also intimidated by Di Xin's aura.
None of them dared say much.
They remained silently seated in place, not daring to touch their chopsticks.
"Eat. Why are you sitting there without eating? I called you here to eat, not to stare blankly."
Di Xin chuckled.
Although the four great regional marquises did not know why Di Xin had summoned them.
They believed they had done nothing that would give Di Xin leverage over them, or at least nothing that could be used against them as a fatal weakness.
Thus,