Military exercises are not only for testing the strength of the army, but also for inviting major surrounding powers to watch.
This is to demonstrate national strength and let surrounding forces understand the growing power of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty, which will also serve to deter those surrounding forces.
At the same time, it can also enhance a country's prestige.
This Power of Faith, similar to that of Buddhism, is the same as Hong Ying's goal.
Another purpose of this banquet was to entertain neighboring forces.
To the lower right of the throne sat important figures from surrounding forces and their most talented disciples.
This time is different, though. The Xuanwu Black Tortoise Divine Dynasty dynasties in the Heavenly Mystery Continent, has also sent people here.
"I never expected to be able to see the Second Princess's beautiful face this time; it has certainly been a worthwhile trip."
At the first position on the right, a refined man in a dark green brocade robe stared intently at Jiu Bailu.
The Xuanwu Black Tortoise Holy Son of the Black Tortoise Divine Dynasty is also a genius who has not appeared in the Black Tortoise Divine Dynasty for ten thousand years.
The chosen one who has fully awakened the Black Tortoise Bloodline will undoubtedly become the emperor of the Black Tortoise Divine Dynasty in the future.
At the same time, Xuan Yan's fondness for Jiu Bailu was also known throughout the Heavenly Mystery Continent.
However... what normal man wouldn't want to marry Jiu Bailu?
With extraordinary talent, a powerful background, and an ethereal beauty, she was a true Heavenly Immortal being.
Oh, except for Mu Fusheng.
Despite the praise from Black Tortoise Holy Son, one of the top geniuses of the Heavenly Mystery Continent, Jiu Bailu remained silent.
This scene didn't surprise anyone; it seemed like only this kind of thing was normal.
The Black Tortoise Holy Son chuckled softly.
Beside him, Xiao Hei looked at Mu Fusheng and said with a smile, "It seems that Junior Brother Mu has a lot of competitors."
Mu Fusheng nodded seriously, saying, "That's why we must stay even further away from the Second Princess, and it's best to avoid meeting her."
Fang Qiong looked at Mu Fusheng speechlessly and said, " Senior Brother Mu, you can't just not find dao companion in the future, can you?"
"Of course." Mu Fusheng looked at Fang Qiong with an innocent expression and said, "I would only seek dao companion if I cultivated to the point where I posed no threat. Otherwise, what's the point of finding one?"
Fang Qiong: "..."
Xiao Hei: "..."
No wonder Master values Mu Fusheng so much; his personality is exactly like Master's!
However, at this moment, the Third Prince suddenly stood up, walked onto the red carpet, faced the Emperor, and bowed, saying, "Father, it's rather boring to just eat and drink at the banquet."
The main event is about to begin.
Everyone's attention was focused on the Third Prince.
The emperor took a large gulp of wine, looked at the third prince, and said indifferently, "Oh? Then what do you want to do?"
The Third Prince lowered his hands and said with a smile, "Many forces have come from afar to witness our Divine Dynasty's military exercises. However, military exercises cannot fully demonstrate our Dynasty's strength, as many talented young people do not have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. Therefore, I would like to take advantage of this banquet, with everyone present, to have a friendly spar. It will also add to the festivities of this banquet."
A banquet, rival forces, a friendly spar.
It's really the same old three dishes.
The Emperor nodded slightly upon hearing this. "That makes sense. I'll listen to you then. Let's begin. It'll also be a good opportunity for me to see if you've neglected your cultivation these past few days."
"Let's offer a little more reward. Whoever wins all the matches in this competition will be granted a fiefdom and a seat."
The Third Prince cupped his hands again and said, "Thank you, Father Emperor."
Then he said, "Gentlemen, shall we adopt the rule of having one person from each side engage in a one-on-one duel?"
Upon hearing this, one of the outsiders at the head of the right stood up and said with a smile, "Then let me first experience the strength of the Divine Dynasty's prodigy."
I saw this person.
Some people on the Divine Dynasty side were slightly surprised.
"The intelligence reports that Cang Ming, the young master of the Canghua Mountain Villa, has been in seclusion for a long time. Now that he has emerged, he must have made a breakthrough."
"It seems he has reached the Late Stage of the God Emperor Realm. Even within the Divine Dynasty, he would be considered a top-tier genius."
"Let's see who he wants to challenge."
Canghua Mountain Villa can be considered a bottom-tier power among first-rate forces.
At the same time, it was also subordinate to the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty.
Cang Ming's gaze turned directly to the Crown Prince, and he grinned, saying, "I've only recently emerged from seclusion, and I've heard that the Ninth Prince has ascended to the position of Crown Prince. In that case, I'll challenge one of the Crown Prince's men."
The Ninth Prince's lips curled slightly.
The marks are too obvious.
However, the other party didn't seem to be trying to hide their purpose.
After all, the Third Prince, the First Prince, and the Fifth Prince had already publicly declared war on him.
No one was surprised by this; since the Third Prince had stirred up this matter, he was obviously targeting the Crown Prince.
Even if they can't defeat him, they can still find out some of the Crown Prince's secrets.
If they succeed in the attack, it will weaken the crown prince's prestige.
It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Seeing Cang Ming cup his hands in greeting, the Crown Prince smiled and said, "Our Divine Dynasty naturally cannot refuse this first battle. However, I have not brought many people with me. I wonder who among you would like to participate?" After speaking, he turned his head to look at the seats behind him.
Besides Xiao Hei and his two companions, there were only two other young men.
One of the two young men was at the Mid God Emperor Realm, while the other had reached the Peak God Emperor Realm.
However, neither of them spoke immediately.
The opponent is at the Late Stage of the God Emperor Realm. The former might not be able to defeat him, and if the latter were to participate, it might be considered bullying the weak.
Even a small difference in skill level can be quite significant.
Xiao Hei shook his head and said, "There's no point in fighting like this."
Inside the Heaven Refining Tower, Xiao Hei's physical cultivation had already broken through to the Late Stage of the God Emperor Realm. He could suppress even Half-Step Ancestor Realm person, let alone a Late Stage of the God Emperor Realm person.
Fang Qiong then looked at Mu Fusheng.
" Senior Brother Mu?"
Mu Fusheng, however, seemed completely oblivious to what was happening, silently continuing to drink his wine.
Are you kidding me?
There are so many powerful forces and so many people here.
I need to take action here myself.
Wouldn't that expose something?
However, just as Mu Fusheng was about to ignore it, a celestial melody, even more beautiful than the Dragon Phoenix Zither, came from his left front.
"I'm quite curious about Fellow Daoist Mu's strength, since I've never heard of his abilities on the Crown Prince's side."
Mu Fusheng froze, mechanically turning his head to meet a pair of eyes that were as calm as still water, yet held a hint of mischievousness.
It's Jiu Bailu!
The cry of the Jiu Bailu undoubtedly caused a huge uproar at the banquet!
The crown prince looked at him strangely.
Black Tortoise Holy Son Son's eyes immediately turned cold as he stared at Mu Fusheng.
You should know that Jiu Bailu has no interest in anyone.
She said today that she came to the banquet out of curiosity about someone.
Now they're revealing their curiosity about Mu Fusheng's strength.
Doesn't that make sense?
Even the emperor couldn't help but glance at Mu Fusheng again.
I wonder what is so special about this child that has piqued the interest of Jiu Bailu.
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PS: This is the third chapter from yesterday. I'm still writing the three chapters for today.