Amidst the grandeur of an exquisite garden, where vibrant blooms carpeted the manicured lawns and verdant trees whispered secrets in the gentle breeze, a magnificent banquet unfolded. A symphony of delectable aromas filled the air, tantalizing the taste buds of the esteed guests as they savored the rarest and most mouthwatering delicacies at the table.
As the evening progressed, Dong Tian Zi cast his gaze upon Tian Shu,"This banquet is truly a splendid affair, isn't it?"
Tian Shu, with eyes lost in the culinary masterpiece before him—a dish of dragon's eyes—murmured his agreent. "Indeed. Befitting the reputation of the All Things Pavilion, the food is simply superb."
A thoughtful expression crossed Dong Tian Zi's face. "Yet, the pavilion head has not yet deigned to grace us with their presence. I wonder what their intentions may be?"
Tian Shu's response was nonchalant as he gracefully reached for a plate of succulent golden eagle at. "There is no need to burden yourself with such thoughts. I believe the vice head is on his way as we speak."
Dong Tian Zi's eyes opened wide in surprise. "My father is coming?"
Tian Shu let out a satisfied sigh as he savored the delectable eagle at. "Indeed. With so many esteed guests present, each of whom has achieved an order beyond the seventh, it is imperative that either the vice head or my own father attend this gathering."
Dong Tian Zi nodded sagely. Indeed, the weakest individual they had encountered thus far was a late-stage seventh-order expert. Among the attendees, both he and Tian Shu could, at best, be considered second-rate, equivalent to the half-step Void Return realm. The top experts, on the other hand, resided in the Void Return realm, and they had already spotted five such individuals.
Suddenly, the expressions of the duo shifted as their gazes locked onto a particular direction.
A figure clad in a flowing purple and black robe materialized before their eyes, its presence commanding instant attention.
Dong Tian Wang.
Like Dong Tian Zi and Tian Shu, all the experts present turned their attention to the newcor. So regarded him with awe, while others harbored contempt in their eyes.
"Dong Wang, your presence was anticipated," bood a voice that seed to reverberate through the very air itself.
All eyes shifted to the source of the voice, landing upon a venerable figure.
Star Wondering Daoist~
The second most powerful expert within the Starry Sky Alliance, Star Wondering Daoist exuded an aura of boundless vitality despite his elderly appearance.
"Hmph, to think that a relic like you still clings to life," Dong Tian Wang retorted coldly.
"Tch, the Dong Clan's arrogance grows with each passing generation," ca another icy and chilling voice that sent shivers down the spines of those present.
Instinctively, everyone turned their gazes towards the source of the voice, their eyes widening in recognition.
Standing there, resplendent in a gold and black imperial robe that concealed his entire body, was the most formidable expert of the Heaven End Pavilion—Shadow Exalt.
Upon laying eyes upon this individual, Dong Tian Wang fell silent, a flicker of surprise crossing his inscrutable features. Despite the Heaven End Pavilion boasting only a single Void Return realm expert, he was far from ordinary.
This man had once engaged the Dong Clan's patriarch in battle and erged undefeated. Dong Tian Wang knew that he was no match for this formidable opponent.
"Hahaha, Senior Shadow Exalt, your words ring true," bood a jovial voice, shattering the tense atmosphere.
A youthful figure stepped into view, his raven hair framing a handso visage.
Long Ning.
Not only was he a Void Return realm expert, but he also held the distinction of being the youngest eighth-order expert in the entire domain.
Shadow Exalt rely nodded in his direction before closing his eyes, seemingly lost in contemplation.
"How delightful," a lodious chuckle broke the deadly silence that had descended upon the gathering.
The Pavilion Head!
Recognition dawned on the faces of all present, but their gazes were swiftly drawn to another figure who had erged behind him.
A gasp rippled through the crowd, particularly among the male experts, as they beheld an unparalleled beauty.
Revenant Sia.
The countless gazes that fell upon her seed to ignite a fire within her companions, but Revenant Sia remained unmoved, her ethereal presence drifting towards a seat that had been prepared for her.
With a gentle smile gracing her lips, Kai followed in her wake and settled into the seat beside her.
Instantly, the gazes of all the experts, even the Void Return realm powerhouses, shifted to him. Their initial expressions of surprise quickly morphed into displeasure and even contempt.
Kai's countenance remained placid, as if oblivious to the hostile atmosphere around him. He reached for a wine glass and sipped its contents nonchalantly, drawing the attention of everyone present.
"Who is she?" Dong Tian Zi inquired in hushed tones.
Dong Tian Wang tore his gaze away from Revenant Sia and replied with a hint of reverence, "Revenant Sia, an ancient figure who erged during the patriarch's ti."
"The experts of that era bestowed upon her the title 'Immortal Fairy.'"
Immortal Fairy?
Dong Tian Zi and Tian Shu exchanged surprised glances. While the woman's beauty was indeed otherworldly, they found it difficult to reconcile it with the notion of immortality.
Noticing the astonishnt etched upon their faces, Dong Tian Wang's lips curled into a knowing smile. "Do not be deceived. This is not her true form!"
"What?" Dong Tian Zi's brow furrowed upon hearing this revelation.
"An illusion?" Dong Tian Shu ventured in surprise.
Dong Tian Wang nodded. "And a profound one at that. Even with my early Cosmic Resonation Realm cultivation, I cannot fully penetrate it."
"What about the patriarch? Can he?" Dong Tian Zi pressed.
Dong Tian Wang paused for a mont before shaking his head slightly. "I am unsure. However, he has seen her true appearance before... but at that ti, he was not powerful enough to pursue her."
A peculiar expression washed over the duo as they contemplated this revelation. In their minds, the patriarch was a supre and unmatched figure. To think that even he could not lay claim to this woman's affections ca as a shock.
"The old man himself admitted that he had never encountered a being so perfect before." Tian Wang chuckled softly.
His gaze then shifted to the duo with a solemn expression. "I advise you to banish any thoughts you may harbor. What the patriarch could not achieve, it is unlikely that we ever will."
"What about that man beside her?" Dong Tian Zi asked, his voice tinged with a hint of foreboding.
"Likely her disciple or so such," Tian Shu replied dismissively.
"Esteed guests, it is our great pleasure to welco you all here tonight," the Pavilion Head's voice echoed through the space, commanding everyone's attention.
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