"What is the Lost Soul Clan doing? That Demon Emperor Venerable just said he'd come to pledge allegiance to the Undead Royal Family, but now he's sitting there. Isn't that a slap in their face?"
"This time, the Demon Emperor Venerable came to the banquet in person, but he may not truly be willing to submit!"
The guests held their wine cups and whispered among themselves.
At that moment, every gaze fell on Lu Ren and his companions.
Jue Aotian and the other members of the Undead Royal Family were watching them too, anger written across their faces.
"Demon Emperor Venerable, what is the meaning of this?"
Prince Jue Tan stood behind Jue Aotian and barked at him, his eyes blazing with boundless fury.
"I came today sincerely intending to pledge allegiance to the Undead Royal Family. But you've captured my master. Release her, and I'll join you!"
Lu Ren spoke calmly.
"Your master? You mean Fanyin?"
Prince Jue Tan asked.
"That's right!"
Lu Ren nodded.
"Do you realize we captured Fanyin precisely to kill you?"
Prince Jue Tan said coldly.
"You can't kill me. I'm the chief of the Lost Soul Clan, and we have three Divine Emperors. If I die, forget making my clan submit—we'll fight you to the bitter end!"
Lu Ren spoke evenly.
"Are you threatening me? You killed my sixth brother. Don't think you'll leave here alive today! Men, seize them!"
At Prince Jue Tan's command, more than a dozen experts at the peak of the Divine King Realm flew out. They locked onto Lu Ren, ready to strike at any moment.
"Stand down," Jue Aotian said calmly.
"Father!"
Prince Jue Tan gritted his teeth, deeply unwilling to yield.
Jue Aotian waved a hand and looked at Lu Ren. "Demon Emperor Venerable, if I release