The Show Begins

Silence fell for a few breaths as the entire engagement party came to a brief silence.

Everyone present reacted differently upon hearing this.

Among the eight women, three of them had a slight upturn at the corners of their mouths, and their previously impatient faces revealed a smile that had never been shown to the world before.

Their mere smiles were enough to captivate and enchant many of the young cultivators present.

But soon everyone turned their attention to the direction from which the sound came.

Shi Xuan had already spotted the young man who was speaking. A slight smile played on his lips as he thought to himself: He's finally here.

Chu Feng naturally noticed the dashing young man as well. He waved his folding fan and said, "This year's Child of Destiny is really quite naive and patient. It's only now that one has appeared."

Cao Youqian, who was standing to the side, asked, "Master, how did you know he was the Child of Destiny? To me, he's just a Little White."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Because he has an old man following him, and he's an old man at the Saint Realm."

The words weren't spoken loudly, but everyone nearby heard them clearly.

Everyone's gaze turned to Chu Feng. When the Shi Clan patriarch heard the words "Saint Realm," he trembled involuntarily.

He asked cautiously, "Fellow Daoist, you're not joking with me, are you?"

"Ha..."

Chu Feng took a sip of tea and said, "Do I need to joke about something like this? Don't be nervous. It's just a Saint Soul, not comparable to a true Saint. Let's watch Xiao Xuan's performance first."

The Shi Clan members. "..."

On the stage, the King Who Pacifies the South squinted at the Little White below. Although he did not deliberately exude any pressure, the intimidating aura of a powerful King and Marquis sent chills down one's spine.

The cultivator standing next to the Little White instinctively stepped back when he felt the gaze of the King Who Pacifies the South, fearing that he would be implicated by this guy.

What do you want?

The Prince of King Who Pacifies the South asked in a very calm tone.

The Little White said jokingly, "It's nothing, it's just that I don't agree to this marriage."

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators present instinctively gasped.

hiss...

Most of them had heard the rumors that Shi Xuan's fiancée had an affair with another cultivator, but no one expected that the Little White would actually dare to openly try to steal her away.

This is the place where the Shi Clan's ancestor attained enlightenment; to attempt to abduct a bride here would be tantamount to slapping the Shi Clan in the face.

I really don't know where he, a mere True Fate Realm cultivator, got such audacity and courage.

"Are you provoking the Shi Clan?"

As the King Who Pacifies the South spoke, his imposing aura instantly emanated from him.

But the Little White remained standing there, completely unconcerned, as if the King of King Who Pacifies the South's imposing presence did not exist.

This scene naturally did not escape the eyes of the cultivators present, and some of them couldn't help but start discussing it.

"Where did this kid come from? He's not even afraid of a King and Marquis or nobleman. He must be no ordinary person."

The King Who Pacifies the South had not anticipated the current situation. Just as he was about to erupt in anger, Shi Xuan spoke first, "Should I call you Dragon Bastard or Xu Aotian?"

The moment Xu Aotian uttered those three words, it was like a bolt from the blue exploding in the crowd.

The onlookers gasped in surprise once again.

"This boy is none other than Xu Aotian, a rising star in Northern Abyss in recent years. Rumor has it that he is invincible among those of the same realm, and even the prodigies of the Northern Abyss Imperial Clan are no match for him. There are even rumors that this kid is the illegitimate son of a Great Sage of Northern Abyss."

"What do you mean by rumors? It's clearly rumors. Otherwise, how could he have walked out of the capital alive?"

"I heard that his biological father was that philandering Ice Dragon Great Sage, hence the nickname 'Dragon Bastard '."

"..."

Xu Aotian was surprised that Shi Xuan could remain so calm after seeing him. "Now that you know my identity, is there any need to continue this engagement banquet?"

hiss...

The onlookers gasped in surprise, then continued watching the drama unfold.

"This boy is incredibly arrogant. Doesn't he fear the wrath of the Shi Clan at all?"

"Perhaps he has already gained the support of the Ice Dragon Great Sage and no longer cares about the Shi Clan."

"..."

Shi Xuan laughed and said, "Of course we have to continue, otherwise how can we face all the guests today? Besides, it's not enough for just you to come and try to recruit people."

"Are you looking down on me?"

Xu Aotian's face darkened. He knew that he was not the only one who was going to take action today. However, he had grown up in an environment of extreme inferiority since childhood. His birth mother had given him the name "wicked" and he had suffered countless cold looks.

After he became a prominent figure in the region, he developed an extremely strong sense of pride. If anyone humiliated him, he would tear them to pieces.

"You're already in such a hurry?"

Shi Xuan's tone was extremely calm, and the difference in their abilities was immediately apparent.

"Do you dare fight me? Whoever wins takes the person away!"

Xu Aotian said with a provocative expression.

Are you worthy?

Shi Xuan casually retorted.

These words aren't very offensive, but they are extremely insulting.

He ignored the enraged Xu Aotian and focused his gaze on the three women in the crowd.

"Bai Su Qing, Yan Ruhua, Mu Rong, your taste is nothing special."

The three girls were instantly enraged upon hearing this, and shouted in unison, "You surnamed Shi, you're not allowed to talk about my brother Aotian like that!"

Looking at the three enraged women, Shi Xuan suddenly wanted to laugh, "Don't be so hasty, the show has only just begun. I suggest you don't make a move, lest you miss the chance to see Dragon Bastard taken down by this prince."

You're asking for it!

Xu Aotian roared, his eyes blazing with fury.

Shi Xuan ignored him and instead slowly addressed the crowd, "Gentlemen, you've been watching this show for so long, it's time to come out. Otherwise, once I take down Xu Aotian, the first thing I'll do is take your chosen ones to do things that only adults should do, and you'll all be left anxiously waiting outside."

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their gaze towards Shi Xuan.

It seems that this Shi Tianjiao is even more terrifying than everyone thought, managing to endure until now.

Bing Yan couldn't help but comment, "This Xiao Xuan is finally starting to look like he was when he was a child in the Daqian Dynasty."

Chu Feng laughed and said, "That's not enough. I actually hope this kid will make things even bigger."

Cao Youqian scratched his head. "Master's wife, please don't praise me so much, it makes me feel embarrassed."

The Shi Clan members. "..."

You think being called a villain is a compliment? Are you okay?

Snap, snap, snap...

An unexpected burst of applause suddenly rang out from the crowd, pulling everyone's thoughts back to reality.

Everyone instinctively looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a man exuding an air of nobility walking out, surrounded by a crowd.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the crowd instinctively made way for him, and hushed whispers could be heard from time to time among them.

"How could it be him?"

"Who is this senior?"

"Why would Zhao Wuji, the son of the Eldest Princess, a man of such high status, be here and involved in this matter?"

Even Shi Xuan was taken aback when he saw the person who had arrived.

"Senior Brother Zhao, I never imagined that this whole thing was orchestrated by you, the strategist of the Princess's residence. I was wondering why I couldn't find out the scholar's identity; now I know it was you, Senior Brother."

Zhao Wuji smiled and said, "Junior Brother Shi, you should understand the principle that cultivators must fight for this."

Shi Xuan quickly composed himself and said calmly, "Back in the Saint Capital, I didn't have the chance to spar with you, Senior Brother. Today, I have the opportunity to fight you, which is a great joy in life. Senior Brother Zhao, please let the others come out as well."

A look of surprise flashed across Zhao Wuji's eyes. He had thought about Shi Xuan's various reactions after seeing him before he came, but Shi Xuan's reaction was completely unexpected.

"Junior Brother Shi, it seems you didn't waste your time during those three years at the Dao-Seeking Academy."

Shi Xuan nodded slightly. "Senior Brother Zhao, you will soon be able to see what I have learned in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute."

Zhao Wuji: "Since you're so confident, junior brother, then I'll have no choice but to grant your wish. The three of you, please come out."

Both men spoke in calm tones, but every word they uttered concealed deadly intent, making the audience even more eager for their duel.

Of course, what everyone is most curious about is what other entities might emerge.

Chu Feng looked at the royal descendant named Zhao Wuji and subconsciously narrowed his eyes.

"That's interesting. Do all the members of the Northern Abyss Imperial Clan enjoy playing these kinds of tricks?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Youqian immediately became interested. "Master, what secret does Zhao Wuji hold?"

Chu Feng said with great interest, "The soul inside that kid's body belongs to another old monster."

Upon hearing this, Ye Beixuan looked towards Zhao Wuji, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

At the same time, three figures slowly appeared beside Zhao Wuji...