"Heh, Senior, there's no need to be so courteous. Once Tian Ce establishes his own force, if the Luo God Clan is willing to join, everyone will be happy."
At the banquet in Luoshui City, on the Western Heaven Continent.
Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Xiao Tian Ce gave him a surprised glance. He said nothing, however, and merely turned his gaze toward Luo Tianshen.
Across from them, Luo Tianshen smiled without hesitation and cupped his hands. "Lord Emperor Xuan is right. Once Lord Tian Ce establishes his force, our Luo God Clan will certainly join."
"Hahaha! Then let me welcome you and the Luo God Clan in advance, Senior." Having received a satisfactory answer, Xiao Xuan laughed heartily and raised his cup in a toast to Luo Tianshen.
After they finished their drinks, Xiao Tian Ce saw Xiao Xuan look his way. In truth, he knew why Xiao Xuan had said that. He simply hoped that the Luo God Clan's membership would bolster their strength once they established their force.
He had not been like this before. But ever since seeing Xiao Tian Ce shoulder everything himself, Xiao Xuan had wanted to do something for him, at least to ease his burden.
The two brothers exchanged a glance and smiled, each understanding what lay behind the other's smile.
Yet while Luo Tianshen readily agreed to join, Luo Yang, seated beside him, could not help frowning. Still, since his father had already made that decision before so many people, he naturally could not question it now.
The banquet lasted nearly two hours before everyone prepared to leave.
At Luoshui City's Teleportation Array.
"Lord Tian Ce, this is where we part. I would very much like to invite you to visit our Sky Dome Academy, but you still have matters to attend