The Powers of the Primordial Dao Domain Arrive Bearing Lavish Gifts; the Immortal Yun Lineage Arrives!

"The Heavenly God Academy presents a congratulatory gift to the divine child: one Heavenly Book Dao Painting!"

"The Cangxuan Ancient Clan congratulates the divine child on entering the world and presents five emperor-tier divine herbs and a number of saint-tier crystals!"

"The Jade Pool Heavenly Realm congratulates the divine child on entering the world and presents a supreme treasure, the Mountains and Rivers State Map!"

The many powers of the Primordial Dao Domain arrived one after another, bringing gifts in an endless stream.

Any one of these gifts would have been enough to cause a world-shaking sensation if brought out elsewhere.

Yet now they were being presented merely as congratulatory gifts to the Li Lineage's divine child.

Everyone tilted their heads back and sighed, green with envy.

They marveled at how the gap between people could be so vast!

"The Immortal Yun Lineage has arrived and presents congratulatory gifts to the divine child: one Supreme divine weapon, a pair of Three Lives Emperor Keys, one thousand supreme-grade Immortal Crystals..."

When the Li Lineage steward finished reading out the gifts, a great commotion instantly broke out, shocking the many powers present.

But when everyone thought of the relationship between the Yun Family and the Li Lineage, they understood.

The two families had been close for generations. Ever since the previous generation's divine child and divine maiden had married, their ties had grown even deeper, becoming inseparable.

No matter how much they gave, it was only natural.

Everyone then saw a purple-robed man enter the Li Lineage's mountain gate with a girl in red.

The heavenly prodigies present looked up, and the moment they saw the girl's immortal beauty, their souls were snatched away. Their eyes went blank for a moment.

Yun Yao had changed into a white dress. She carried herself with noble, icy beauty, her snow-white skin seeming to have been carefully sculpted from immortal jade. Her exquisite face was nearly flawless in its beauty, without a single blemish to be found.

As a gentle breeze swept past, the girl's dress fluttered lightly, outlining her perfect, delicate figure to enchanting effect. She looked like a fairy of the moon palace about to ride the wind home.

If Huang Wu was a red rose in passionate bloom, dazzling and breathtaking,

then Yun Yao was a lily of the valley blooming with quiet grace, pure and flawless.

As for Yun Yuan beside Yun Yao, he was not nearly as eye-catching.

He was a grown man; there was nothing much to look at.

The seats at this banquet for entering the world were arranged according to the standing of the various powers.

The places nearest the Li Lineage's divine hall were reserved for the transcendent powers of the Primordial Dao Domain, followed by the top Dao lineages and the rest in order.

But not just anyone could enter the Li Lineage's mountain gate.

Those third-rate powers without the qualifications could only watch the ceremony from outside.

Of course, they dared not voice a single complaint. Instead, they were grateful that the Li Lineage had not driven them away.

Had it been a Primordial Imperial Clan like the Grand Void Dragons, anyone who dared loiter outside its mountain gate without an invitation would have been slaughtered long ago!

At that moment, the banquet in the divine hall was filled with distinguished guests. Cups and drinking tallies passed from hand to hand as everyone chatted merrily.

Jade platters of delicacies and fine wines and immortal brews were brought out one after another. A dazzling array of delicious dishes filled the tables, every one a rarity in the world.

Regardless of status, everyone was served the same standard of banquet. The Li Lineage treated them all equally in this regard.

This won it a great deal of goodwill, and many powers inwardly praised the Li Lineage's generosity!

Just then, two youths of extraordinary bearing appeared. They passed through the bustling crowd and took their seats at the banquet.

One was a purple-haired youth with a composed bearing, standing as straight and tall as a mountain. Deep within his eyes, purple Dao flames seemed to flicker, as though they could burn away the eternal heavens!

The other was a white-robed youth with a refined, easygoing manner. The two Qi of yin and yang flowed through his eyes, and a faint Dao resonance of heaven and earth seemed to accompany him, giving him an otherworldly air.

"That purple-haired youth is Li Cangtian, the Li Lineage's ninth holy son. He possesses the Heavenly Hegemon Body. Back in the Heaven-Subduing Ancient City, he suppressed Prince Ao Xing with a single thrust of his spear!"

Many figures from the various powers studied Li Cangtian and compared him with their own younger generation, only to sigh helplessly.

The Heavenly Hegemon Body ranked among the finest of special physiques.

Once it reached full maturity, it could challenge a human Great Emperor or match an Ancient Emperor of the Demon Race in battle.

Each of the Li Lineage's nine successors possessed unparalleled talent, standing out even among heavenly prodigies.

Any one of them could suppress the younger generations of many powers.

That alone made countless people feel immense pressure and hang their heads in shame.

"The other youth in white looks a little unfamiliar. His bearing is quite good, but his strength is a little lacking."

Figures from some of the powers were also sizing up Li Tianji, speaking with puzzled expressions.

They had never met Li Tianji and were quite unfamiliar with his appearance.

When they saw Li Cangtian constantly serving him food and looking after his every need, they could not help growing curious about the white-robed youth's identity.

"I heard the ninth holy son, Li Cangtian, has a younger brother who has been bedridden with a serious illness for years. That white-robed youth must be him!"

One of the young heavenly prodigies knew a little of this hidden affair and spoke up to explain.

But everyone noticed that Li Tianji's current condition was nothing like that of a sick man. On the contrary, he was as lively as a dragon and a tiger, brimming with vitality and spirit.

That was somewhat at odds with the rumored description of a sickly invalid.

"So that's how it is."

Understanding dawned on everyone. Since the white-robed youth was Li Cangtian's own younger brother, there was nothing strange about it.

It was only natural for an elder brother to take extra care of his younger brother.

As everyone drank and talked, sparkling flowers suddenly drifted down between heaven and earth, drawing the attention of many heavenly prodigies.

A graceful figure in white appeared at the banquet, her bearing otherworldly and immaculate. She was like a snow lotus in a world of ice and snow, untouched by the slightest speck of dust.

The girl's long black hair cascaded down, and her delicate figure was bathed in a sacred glow. She was like a fairy who knew nothing of the mortal world, to be admired from afar but never touched.

"That's Li Qingshu, the Li Lineage's fifth holy maiden. She awakened the Immaculate Divine Body, which makes her immune to all arts. Few divine abilities in the world can harm her!"

"Fairy Qingshu has both strength and beauty. She's practically the perfect Dao companion in my heart. I really adore her!"

"Oh, give it a rest. Sit any farther back and you'll practically be outside the Li Lineage's mountain gate. With so many delicacies on the table, can't you find something to stuff that mouth of yours?"

The heavenly prodigies showed their admiration while trading barbs with one another, and the atmosphere was congenial.

Li Qingshu passed through the crowd and took a seat not far from Li Cangtian.

The girl's gaze was cool as she looked around, but unfortunately, she found no sign of the unfamiliar divine child.

Just then, Li Cangtian looked over. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere suddenly turned somewhat awkward.

"You... actually became someone else's follower. I have to say, that's a little surprising."

Li Qingshu parted her red lips and broke the silence first, speaking softly.

Hearing this, Li Cangtian took a swig of wine and glanced at the girl. "There's nothing surprising about it," he said calmly. "It was my decision. Lord Divine Child is worthy of my loyalty."

There was nothing forced about the youth's words; they came from the heart.

They even carried a hint of pride, as though being able to follow at the divine child's side was a great honor.

At this answer, a barely perceptible trace of surprise flashed through Li Qingshu's beautiful eyes.

Li Cangtian had not always been like this. The youth had once been unruly and defiant, yielding to no one and itching to fight everyone he met.

Yet after not seeing him for some time, he seemed to have changed!

The attitude Li Cangtian now displayed made Li Qingshu even more curious about this divine child.

What kind of magic does he possess, to make a Heavenly Hegemon Body willingly submit?

Though Li Cangtian ranked ninth, that did not mean he was weak.

Even Li Qingshu herself could not be certain she could defeat him.

Just then, another figure strolled over and settled into a seat at the banquet.

"That's the Li Lineage's madman!"

When everyone saw this figure, both Li Qingshu and Li Cangtian felt their hearts tighten, their expressions turning grave.