Chapter 169 (continued)

This tavern owner actually used such precious materials to build a tavern.

I didn't see this tavern when Li Yang came to the Thousand Flowers Realm Domain last time.

She probably came and went in a hurry and didn't have time to look around.

The tavern has a very unique name: Musheng (木生).

However, this Woodbirth Tavern had no greenery at all; instead, it was golden, like a Golden House.

From afar, Li Yang saw the tavern waiters at the entrance, who were checking the invitations of each person entering.

Li Yang didn't rush in, but instead observed from the outside for a while.

Just then, a shout came from the side, "Can't you watch where you're going?"

"I'm sorry!" A clear, pleasant voice rang out, startling everyone present, who turned to look at it.

Li Yang also saw that person.

Dressed in pure white, with exquisite and flawless features, even her voice was like snow falling in early summer, bringing a refreshing coolness even as it melts away instantly.

Li Yang quickly turned her head away, no longer looking at him.

This was the same person whose spirit was entirely black that she had encountered at the hotel.

His apology did not earn him forgiveness, but instead brought him even fiercer abuse.

"You're asking for it! How dare you bump into me! I'll make you..."

"Calm down, calm down. We're all customers; let's not start a fight now."

"He thinks he's worthy of being a diner? I'd like to see if he has an invitation! If not, I'll devour him right now!"

Li Yang, who had been walking slowly, not only didn't turn back but quickened her pace and arrived at the tavern entrance first.

The tavern waiter ignored the noise, glanced at Li Yang, and said coldly, "Please show me your invitation."

Li Yang presented his invitation, and after carefully checking it, the tavern waiter's expression softened as he said, "You have permission to go to the private room on the second floor. Please come in."

Upon hearing this, the people around Li Yang looked at her with slight surprise.

Some people looked puzzled, but quickly realized what was going on.

"This person is actually a member of the Lost Space Society?"

"Is your cultivation level that low?!"

"Probably just a low-ranking Disciple..."

Ignoring the whispers, Li Yang strode into the Woodbirth Tavern.

The tavern's interior appeared more spacious than its exterior.

Li Yang had a vague feeling that this tavern might have been temporarily built for Thousand-Person Feast.

After all, this architectural style is simply not in line with the Thousand Flowers Realm Domain, and coupled with the tavern staff's strict inspection...

If it really is a tavern in the Thousand Flowers Realm Domain, how could it have such strict management?

Li Yang's invitation letter carries considerable authority.

But this access comes from Kong Shisan and has nothing to do with Li Yang.

Li Yang didn't want to go to the private room on the second floor; she didn't want to meet the Wise One of the Lost Space Society.

The first floor is very spacious and offers complimentary drinks.

However, these drinks were rather bland for the diners.

Some people even yelled, "Who wants to eat this garbage? Don't bring it up and take up space!"

"It's still the meat of Fourth Grade ferocious beast, having a couple of bites isn't bad."

"The Power of Starlight contained in this dead flesh isn't even enough to fill a tooth gap."

"The wine is pretty good; I felt like I was floating on air after just two sips."

"Take it easy, it looks like they added a lot of ingredients."

The Astral Realm creatures in the tavern were making a lot of Chaochao.

They didn't know each other, not even of the same race.

Moreover, these Astral Realm creatures are all impulsive and reckless. If they weren't bound by their status as diners, a full-blown brawl would probably break out in this tavern!

Some people were also exchanging information.

However, the discussion ultimately revolved around the theme of the Thousand-Person Feast, and curiosity about whether the Huaxia Heavenly Palace would take any action.

Most people thought that the Huaxia Heavenly Palace wouldn't come to the rescue.

Many of the Star Plant in the tavern deeply resent people with the Nature Department.

At this point, they can turn the tables and eat them, which excites them greatly.

"The Venerable Fire Sacrifice is truly generous, sharing such delicious food with everyone."

"This Star Wielders the Nature Department possesses the most solid Power of Starlight. Even at only the Fifth Grade Realm, its Star Soul is exquisitely crafted. Consuming one is comparable to consuming three ordinary Fifth Grade Realm!"

"I wonder how they are doing. If they've suffered a lot, I'm afraid the food won't taste very good."

"They definitely won't suffer! I'm afraid the Divine Venerable Huoji will keep them carefully nurtured in a small, secret realm filled with Starlight all these years."

They were discussing it with great interest, and some of them even started drooling as they talked.

Li Yang felt nauseous, but she could only maintain a calm facade and even had to pretend to be drooling with desire.

Seeing that there were all sorts of opinions, Li Yang naturally joined in.

She subtly prompted the question, and finally someone asked curiously, "Speaking of which, where's the kitchen?"

Li Yang maintained her smiling demeanor and deliberately said, "Why worry about so much? As long as there's food to eat!"

Someone else joked with the man, "Or are you an undercover agent sent by the Huaxia to find out where the food is being kept?"

The man laughed loudly, "You're the spy sent by Huaxia, your whole family are!"

"You overestimate the Huaxia! Now that the entire Nature Department is wiped out, even if a Sixth Grade Realm infiltrator does come, he'll be courting death."

"What if it's the Eighth Grade Realm?"

You mean 'the Sun'?

"Damn! Don't even mention that code name, it gives me the creeps!"

"What's there to be afraid of? She's definitely crippled now. Even if she comes, she'll just be throwing her life away."

"No, the thought that she actually killed a Divine Venerable... I just..."

"That was an accident! The Divine Venerable Qingmu was careless and underestimated his opponents, which allowed 'Sun' and 'Long Night' to succeed by sheer luck. If it were a direct confrontation, the two of them would be no match for the Divine Venerable Qingmu!"

Upon hearing the words "Divine Venerable Qingmu," Li Yang's emotions surged once again.

But she quickly suppressed it, maintaining a facade of calm.

This Divine Venerable was the one who was killed by Si Kui and Long Night Ye together.

His demise once again shook the Astral Realm of the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

It was precisely because of the fall of this Divine Venerable that a huge amount of Power of Starlight was brought to the Huaxia Realm Domain, Li Yang even obtained Invincible Shield from the Divine Miracle.

"Sun" is Si Kui's code name in the Astral Realm.

Li Yang knew it as soon as he heard it.

Another person said, "If you ask me, 'The Sun' is probably already dead, but the Huaxia Heavenly Palace doesn't dare to announce it, so they say she's in seclusion."

A deep voice came from above, saying, "If she doesn't come to our aid this time, then we can indeed announce to the Astral Realm that Huaxia's 'Sun' has fallen!"

Everyone looked up at the person coming down the stairs.

He was dressed in dark red clothes, was very tall, and had very unusual hair—it was a burning flame.

The flames emitted an astonishingly high temperature and oppressive force, making one's legs go weak at the mere sight of them.

Li Yang didn't need Lian Xin's reminder; she immediately realized who the person was.

--Fire Huoji!

The organizer of this Thousand-Person Feast is a direct disciple of Divine Exalt Daowu.

Li Yang held her breath instantly; she even wanted to look away.

But the thought that looking away would only make her seem more suspicious in this situation made her suppress her agitated emotions and look at him with admiration, just like everyone else around her.

Lianxin said softly, "Eighth Grade Realm Peak."

Upon hearing those five words, Li Yang's heart pounded even faster.

This Huoji is indeed intended to allow him to advance to the Ninth-Grade Supreme by devouring Si Kui!

Don't underestimate Si Kui just because she's only at the Peak Eighth Grade; her skill level is enough to easily surpass that of Ninth-Grade Supreme!

Nature Department Star Wielders have a deep foundation. Just as those people discussed, eating one Fifth Grade Realm Nature Department is comparable to eating three ordinary Fifth Grade Realm.

And what about Si Kui?

Even though Si Kui is weak now, it's probably enough for Huoji to advance to the Ninth-Grade Supreme.

The thought of this made Li Yang's heart ache with hatred.

But she couldn't show it at all; in fact, she had to look at the Huoji with utmost reverence and longing.

Huoji looks young, around 20 years old.

He was tall and slender, with a rugged and handsome face, and his fiery long hair made him even more flamboyant.

His eyes were also fiery red, with pupils like burning flames, extremely intimidating.

Huoji glanced indifferently at the people in the tavern, and said in a calm voice, "I'm not afraid to tell you frankly that these 481 Nature Department Star Wielders were originally supplements left to me by my master. Now I'm putting them in this Thousand-Person Feast to lure them out."

The tavern fell silent instantly, everyone's eyes fixed intently on the Huoji.

Huoji continued, "Compared to these 481 Nature Department Star Wielders, I would rather face the 'Sun' directly."

Immediately, someone cheered, "As expected of the Venerable Fire Sacrifice, you are not only generous but also fearless!"

Huoji glanced indifferently at the crowd in the tavern and said slowly, "There are still three days left. If the Sun dares to challenge me, then if she wins, I will hand over all the Star Wielders of Huaxia to her."

The people in the tavern were all taken aback, and then became somewhat nervous.

They came to this Thousand-Person Feast, all for the sake of those Star Wielders of the Nature Department.

The next sentence from the Huoji shocked them even more. "Furthermore, the food for the Thousand-Person Feast will be replaced with 2,000 Fifth Grade Realm Star Beast."

The tavern erupted in cheers at these words.

Someone couldn't hold back any longer. Even though Huoji was there, they couldn't help but shout out, "Really? There are 2,000 of them!"

"Even if Nature Department Star Wielders could fight three against one... he still couldn't compare to 2000 Fifth Grade Realm Star Beast."

"No, what if these 2000 Star Beast turn around and..."