The moment Tian Chen and his companions arrived at the imperial palace, they were stunned by the sight before them.
The passage leading to the banquet hall was far grander than they had imagined.
Gemstones radiating starlight were embedded along the walls and in the corners. Two rows of gilded pillars stood on either side of the passage, which was a full hundred feet wide. Star Crown motifs were carved into the pillars, symbolizing the current rulers of the Star Luo Imperial Family.
The guards on both sides wore silver-white armor edged with dark gold patterns.
They stood straight as pines, their hands resting on the swords at their waists, utterly motionless. If not for the rise and fall of their chests, one could easily have mistaken them for painstakingly sculpted metal statues.
The girls all exclaimed in wonder at the sight. After all, what girl had not dreamed of being a princess when she was little?
"As expected of the Star Luo Empire's imperial palace. Even its passages are so magnificent!" Wang Yan exclaimed.
"Welcome to the royal ball. Please come in!" The maids standing at the entrance hurried forward to greet them.
Meanwhile, inside the banquet hall,
Xu Jiawei sat in the seat of honor, holding a wineglass.
"Your Majesty, the people from Shrek Academy have arrived!" A figure suddenly emerged from the shadows to report to Xu Jiawei.
"Good. Go welcome them. Proceed according to plan!"
"Yes!"
Seated nearby, Dai Hao and Zhu Tian both trembled as they held their wineglasses, making the crimson wine within look as though it might spill.
The scene in the Mingdou Mountain Range was still vividly etched in their minds!
They had sought justice, only to be beaten half to death by the powerhouse backing him. Even now, remembering that day's