Confronting the Clear Sky Sect! This Tang Xiao is so young?

"Your Majesty, the people from the Seven Kill Sect and the Clear Sky Sect have arrived."

"It's just that..."

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.

Star Luo Emperor Dai Li was sitting behind his desk, reviewing memorials, when he saw a guard rush in to report. His brows furrowed immediately. "Speak!"

"It's just... Chen Jianjun of the Seven Kill Sect did not come, and neither did Tang Cang, the Young Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect."

"Who came instead?"

"The Seven Kill Sect's Guardian, Chen Xin, and the newly appointed Sect Master, Chen Fan."

After a pause, the guard added, "The Clear Sky Sect sent their eldest young master, Tang Xiao, and their First Elder, Tang Wei."

It was common knowledge that Tang Cang, the Young Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, was already being groomed by Tang Chen as the next sect leader.

However, Tang Cang had two sons, and it was not yet certain which one would be the future Young Sect Master. Furthermore, as they were of the direct line of the Clear Sky Sect, they were referred to as the eldest young master (Tang Xiao) and the second young master (Tang Hao) respectively.

"Hmm."

Dai Li's expression remained unchanged. He casually commanded, "Pass on my decree: host a banquet at the Taihe Hall tonight to entertain the honored guests from the Seven Kill Sect and the Clear Sky Sect."

"Yes!"

By the time Chen Fan and Chen Xin arrived at Star Luo City, it was already evening.

Just as they reached the city gate, they saw a collateral member of the Dai family waiting there. "Are you Sect Master Chen of the Seven Kill Sect and His Excellency Chen Xin?"

Addressing a Titled Douluo as "Your Excellency" was the standard practice in the spirit master world.

"That is us."

"Honored guests, please this way. His Majesty has prepared a banquet; please follow me."

Soon, under the guidance of the Dai family member, the two entered the imperial palace.

Compared to the iron-blooded majesty of Spirit Hall, the Star Luo Imperial Palace appeared somewhat austere, giving off the impression of a military encampment.

"Your Majesty, the Seven Kill Sect Master and His Excellency Chen Xin have arrived!"

"Invite them in!"

The moment Chen Fan and Chen Xin stepped into the great hall, the noisy discussions quieted down slightly.

The hall was already filled with people, seated at round tables for the banquet.

Among them, at the head of the main table, Star Luo Emperor Dai Li sat upright. Dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, his face was stern and his eyes were like torches as he sized up the two men walking in.

Beside him sat the Empress, elegant and luxurious.

The two people sitting to his right quickly caught Chen Fan's attention.

One of them was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties.

He wore a gray robe, his aura restrained, his face square, and his eyes as sharp as a hawk's. His presence was as deep as the sea, and he was no less formidable than Chen Xin behind Chen Fan.

The other had a somewhat delicate and youthful face, but his posture was upright. He wore the standard attire of a Clear Sky Sect disciple, and as he locked eyes with Chen Fan, his gaze carried arrogance and disdain.

"The two of you, please take your seats here!"

Guided by Dai Li's personal guards, Chen Fan and Chen Xin took their seats to the left of Dai Li.

"Sect Master Chen, let me introduce you."

Dai Li did not speak; instead, Empress Zhu beside him smiled gracefully and pointed to the two men on the right. "This is First Elder Tang Wei of the Clear Sky Sect."

"And this is the Clear Sky Sect's eldest young master, Tang Xiao."

Chen Fan looked surprised. "People from the Clear Sky Sect?"

He was not surprised that people from the Clear Sky Sect were here, but rather... Tang Xiao was this young?

If that was the case, this timeline must be very, very early.

"First Elder Tang, this is..."

Empress Zhu was about to introduce Chen Fan, but unexpectedly, Tang Wei interrupted her. "Sect Master Chen is young and promising; I have heard much about him. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation."