NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 47
“Xue Young Master is so domineering!”
Upon hearing this, everyone excitedly gave a thumbs up.
One guest flatteringly said, “Even though Ye Junlin is a Venerable, he has to come over and toast to our Xue Young Master! After all, Xue Young Master’s ancestor is a Virtual Immortal! No matter how powerful a Venerable is, can they compare to a Virtual Immortal?”
“Hahaha, absolutely right!”
Laughter erupted all around.
With everyone showering him with praise, Xue Tianyi felt like he was about to float to the sky, smugly thinking, “Ye Junlin, no matter how famous you are, you’d better behave like a dragon coiled up in front of me!”
As the most notorious scion of the Eastern Domain’s Lingzhou, while others were working hard to climb up through their fathers, Xue Tianyi relied directly on his ancestor!
Just then, terrified cries rang out from outside the estate, “Heavens! What is that?!”
Booming sounds…
In the sky, a wave of majestic royal pressure spread like a tide, enveloping the floating islands occupied by the Xue Family.
Especially the smaller floating islands, which were visibly trembling.
Countless residents were scared out of their wits, their expressions filled with horror.
Their eyes widened in fear, flashing with utter shock.
From the vast clouds, a colossal creature, over ten thousand meters long and resembling a giant deep-sea whale, emerged, its wings blocking out the sun as they slowly flapped, unleashing torrents of energy.
Nearby luxurious treasure ships and flying vessels instinctively veered away, and the cultivators aboard were dumbstruck, staring blankly.
“What kind of monster is this? I sense the aura of a Venerable!” someone exclaimed in fear.
Among them, an elderly man in blue sitting on the back of the Roc, upon seeing this giant creature, was struck like lightning and exclaimed, “This, this is the Kunpeng!”
“Kunpeng? I’ve heard of it; that’s the legendary ancient divine beast thought to be extinct!” Many knowledgeable cultivators looked horrified.
For the Xue Family to throw such a grand banquet and have a Kunpeng appear, could this be a sign of good fortune?
“Wait, look closely! There’s a palace on its back! This Kunpeng has an owner!”
Someone shouted.
Instantly, gasps echoed from all sides.
Riding a Kunpeng? Who is this big shot?!
Is there really someone that formidable in the entire Eastern Domain?
Just as the exclamations filled the air, the Kunpeng charged toward the Xue Family estate on the giant island with tremendous force.
Every Xue family member on the island, regardless of age or gender, was startled by the powerful beast’s presence.
“Xue Young Master, look! A powerful figure is riding the Kunpeng to the banquet!”
“Oh my gosh, treating a supreme divine beast as a mount? That’s a whole new level of swagger!”
“Who could that be? Do they have ties to the ancestor of the Xue Family?”
Guests speculated among themselves.
Xue Tianyi’s expression was blank, suddenly recalling something, he cleared his throat and said, “Yes, this guest has had dealings with my ancestor. My parents once told me that during my birth, he even wanted to take me as his godson. But later, my parents thought it was too much of a commitment, so they politely declined. Thinking back now, it’s quite a reminiscence…”
Saying this, Xue Tianyi gazed in the direction of the Kunpeng, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
“There’s such a story!”
Hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed dramatically, their respect for the Xue Family deepening considerably.
Even a big shot who could ride a Kunpeng has connections with the Xue Family, and even wanted to make Xue Tianyi his godson back in the day.
The Xue Family’s power was truly terrifying!
“May I ask which friend traveled such a long distance to join our banquet? Your friendship is greatly appreciated!”
Suddenly, a dignified voice boomed from the Xue estate, resonating in everyone’s ears.
Whoosh.
A tall middle-aged figure flashed into view, with long purple hair flowing down to his waist, his gaze deep as the sea, emanating a boundless and unfathomable aura.
He stood with his hands clasped behind his back in the void, as if he were the one commanding heaven and earth.
Upon seeing him, all the Xue family members respectfully clasped their hands and bowed, “Greetings, Ancestor!”
Indeed.
This was the Ancestor of the Xue Family, a newly ascended Tribulation Stage Virtual Immortal!
A Virtual Immortal possesses overwhelming power, more than enough to overshadow even numerous Venerables!
This was also the reason the Xue Family had the audacity to create such a grand spectacle—they truly had the qualification to do so!
At this moment.
Due to the Kunpeng’s overwhelming aura, it directly attracted the Xue Family Ancestor.
He felt bewildered, wondering who the big shot was that traveled with such flair!
Under countless gazes, the Kunpeng slowly descended, and from the palace on its back walked out three figures.
“Xuantian Sect, Ye Junlin!”
A clear voice suddenly emerged, belonging to a handsome young man clad in a black robe embroidered with gold, his silver hair cascading down.
With his hands clasped behind him, Ye Junlin walked forward at an unhurried pace.
Boom!
In an instant.
The entire venue erupted into chaos.
As they say, a person’s fame casts a long shadow.
Not long ago, it was this very figure who shocked the Eastern Domain in the Arid Province war!
Now, he was personally present, riding a supreme Kunpeng, practically stealing the thunder from the Xue Family!
“Everyone’s saying Xuantian Sect is an ancient sect; I had doubts before, but now I truly believe it. Even the Kunpeng is used as a mount—just how deep does their foundation run?!”
Someone couldn’t help but exclaim.
“This, this, this…” The most shocked was definitely Xue Tianyi. When he saw Ye Junlin stepping off the Kunpeng, his head suddenly felt like it was going to explode.
Following that, an unprecedented sense of shame and anger erupted from within him!
After all, just moments ago, he had been boasting about his connections with this big shot.
Who would have thought that this big shot was actually Ye Junlin?!
“Xue Young Master, you previously…” Many guests had odd expressions, some desperately covering their mouths to suppress their laughter, making hissing sounds as they tried to hold it in, showing just how hard it was to refrain from laughing.
Xue Tianyi’s face turned beet red, practically dripping blood—this was a major social disaster.
After a long pause, he exhaled deeply, coldly stating, “Did I say anything? I advise everyone to think carefully!”
Everyone’s hearts skipped a beat; they quickly shook their heads in denial, “No, no! Xue Young Master said nothing! We didn’t hear anything!”
On the surface, they said this, but secretly, they were cursing: “This bastard has such a thick skin…”
“Hehe!”
Xue Tianyi coldly laughed, casting a venomous glare at Ye Junlin.
At this moment.
Upon hearing the name, the Xue Family Ancestor instinctively froze, his eyes dimming as he connected it with recent rumors.
He truly did not expect that the one riding the Kunpeng would actually be a younger generation!
If not for the Xuantian Sect’s might and the Kunpeng’s origins, he would have wanted to snatch it away himself.
After all, that was the descendant of an ancient divine beast!
With pure bloodlines and terrifying potential!
But now, since the other party had arrived, he had to put on a good front and take the opportunity to probe into this person’s background.
“Turns out it’s Venerable Ye visiting; truly an honor for my Xue Family!” The Xue Family Ancestor smiled, cupping his hands in greeting.
By rights, he was a Virtual Immortal—what does a mere Venerable matter to him? But Ye Junlin was special, so he deemed it worth lowering his stance!
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the mission. Reward: All divine abilities and martial arts techniques’ automatic cultivation speed increased by fifty times!]
The system notification rang in his ears.
“Not bad, seems like having a flashy mount is the way to go,” Ye Junlin mused inwardly.
He looked at the Xue Family Ancestor, cupping his hands in courtesy, “On behalf of the Xuantian Sect, I congratulate you on your breakthrough to the Tribulation Stage!”
The Xue Family Ancestor nodded, gesturing, “Please.”
Then, Ye Junlin and the others casually stepped into the Xue Family estate.
The surrounding guests were filled with awe, whispering among themselves.
“The monks from Fozhou keep calling him the Silver-Haired Demon, but seeing him today, I find he’s quite handsome and doesn’t look as scary as the rumors say!”
“Hehe, compared to ‘Silver-Haired Demon,’ I think ‘Silver-Haired Killing God’ is more fitting; too many people have died at his hands!”
“Look, that beautiful woman in red beside him is Ye Junlin’s top disciple; the world calls her the Red Fairy.”
“Hiss, so pretty, truly a breathtaking beauty!”
…
Many guests’ attention initially focused on Ye Junlin, but soon shifted to Hong Qianye.
After all, in her striking red attire, with her unique cool demeanor and that exquisite, flawless face, it was hard not to be captivated!
As for Bai Xiaoxi, fearing being pointed at, had specially worn a hood this time, concealing its entire mouse head, leaving only its delicate little body exposed.
As it followed Ye Junlin closely, it was mistaken for a personal attendant.
Bai Xiaoxi peeked out from behind the veil, its little eyes darting around and, upon seeing all kinds of delectable treats, excitedly waved its tiny hands, “Wow, look at all this yummy food! Red Senior Brother, look over here!”
Hong Qianye’s mouth twitched a few times, feeling speechless at this scatterbrained little rat.
Ye Junlin chuckled, “Little Xi, if you want to eat, go ahead.”
“Really? Then I won’t hold back!” Bai Xiaoxi’s eyes lit up as it eagerly dashed over.
At this moment.
Xue Tianyi squinted, deciding to take the initiative to regain his dignity.
Then, he shook his fan, strolled over nonchalantly, wearing a smile, “How have you been, Brother Ye?”
Ye Junlin turned to look at him, his expression odd as he scanned him from head to toe, inwardly thinking, “Who is this idiot? Are we really that close?”