At the end of March, the nature spirits great and small at the Pingqiu King's Residence, knowing how important this day would be, imitated humans by decorating the residence inside and out. They then bought great quantities of wine and meat from the Border Market to prepare a banquet.
In an instant, even the remote mountain forest became bustling with activity.
Amid hanging lanterns, colorful decorations, and festive cheer, Yan Zheng and the officials of Great Qian arrived, along with envoys from the aristocratic clans and powerful local families throughout the Pingqiu Kingdom. They were ushered into the main hall.
Hu Ze's Avatar, controlled by Li Chen, had already changed into a prince's ceremonial robes and crown. Smiling, he personally stepped forward to exchange greetings and speak with them.
Nothing about his appearance suggested a Demon King from the mountain wilderness, leaving those unfamiliar with him quite surprised.
Before long, everyone took their seats in the guest section, their expressions tinged with unease.
"He really means to bring order to the mountain forests and establish a Demon Kingdom."
"The demon race has always been undisciplined, and the great monsters all follow their own whims, refusing restraint. I'd like to see what sort of bizarre mess he makes of this."
"Shh, watch your words, brother. We're guests here today. Let's not rub our host the wrong way and stir up trouble for nothing."
"Quite right. Why bother with all that? Come, drink up."
As they discussed Hu Ze's recent actions, a measure of disdain inevitably crept into their words.
It was not directed at Hu Ze himself. Rather, in their eyes, the demon race was crude and savage, with little regard for civilization. Solemnly establishing some Demon Kingdom and building an organized power was a joke to begin with.
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