The appointed time had not yet arrived, so Fang Ling waited at the table with the Shangguan siblings.
Their Shangguan family had also brought an elder at the late Alkaid Realm, named Shangguan Qiu.
He exchanged a few words with Fang Ling, but upon realizing Fang Ling had no significant background, he lost interest.
Before long, more and more people gathered around.
Most of them were not particularly outstanding in their cultivation, primarily at the Megrez Realm, with even some at lower levels.
Like Fang Ling, these people were not invited by the Great Zhou royal family but had paid their way in.
Although their cultivation levels were not top-notch, they all had some background.
Ordinary people could not afford the entrance fee to the Dragon Arena Dao Conference.
Last night, Fang Ling learned from Purple Bamboo that the entrance fee for the Dragon Arena Dao Conference was a staggering ten billion spirit stones.
Only then did he understand how shrewd the Great Zhou royal family was.
Even though the ten billion spirit stones were almost like throwing money into a well, people still fought tooth and nail to attend each time the conference was held.
Just from collecting the entrance fees, not to mention the economic boost it brought to the Great Zhou Dynasty, they earned nearly ten trillion in revenue.
“Look, the Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty has arrived!”
“I heard he is a true dragon, with a dragon soul coiled around him since birth!”
“With the power of the true dragon, he is considered a top-tier existence among the prodigies.”
A group of people approached from afar, making a grand entrance, riding a long-bearded tiger at the late Alkaid Realm.
Standing proudly on the tiger’s head was the Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, Tuoba Lie.
“This guy is so arrogant! I can’t stand him,” Shangguan Haiyue said, pouting.
Shangguan Beifeng said in a deep voice, “Although he is arrogant, he has the right to be.”
“Even I am not confident I could handle him.”
“Really? But you’re at the mid-Alioth Realm, and he’s only at the early Alioth Realm,” Shangguan Haiyue said in surprise.
Shangguan Beifeng replied, “Your brother’s physique isn’t particularly special; I just cultivate faster, so I can stay ahead of my peers.”
“But Tuoba Lie was born with a dragon soul. Fighting across realms is easy for him.”
“If you can’t handle him, then leave it to me!” Shangguan Haiyue said with a smile.
Shangguan Beifeng glanced at her and said, “Will you die if you don’t brag?”
Shangguan Haiyue stomped her foot in frustration, “Brother! You underestimate me too much.”
“Do you know what I’ve been doing these past two years in seclusion?”
Shangguan Beifeng replied, “Just cultivating, I suppose. It’s not easy to reach the mid-Megrez Realm.”
“But Father has been biased, giving you all the good stuff these past two years, while I got nothing!”
Shangguan Haiyue chuckled and whispered, “Improving my cultivation was just a side effect.”
“During this seclusion, I inscribed the Instant Blossom Array on myself. If we fight for real, you wouldn’t stand a chance against me!”
“What?” Shangguan Beifeng was shocked, “Inscribing a killing array on your body?”
“If you fail, you will die. How could Father agree to this?”
Shangguan Haiyue said, “I don’t know! Maybe because I ran away from home last time, Father felt he couldn’t control me anymore and wanted me to have some self-defense ability.”
“You kept this from me for so long. No wonder Father allowed you to come out this time,” Shangguan Beifeng sighed deeply.
He hadn’t expected that even his sister now had strength comparable to his.
Over there, Tuoba Lie glanced at the Shangguan siblings but didn’t linger on them.
His gaze was fixed on the group from Tianyin Pavilion, and he leaped to their table.
“I happened upon a Beauty Retaining Pearl and wish to present it to Fairy Bai Ying.”
“This item is only worthy of Fairy Bai Ying!”
Tuoba Lie took out an exquisite wooden box and gracefully offered it.
Bai Ying kept a straight face and said indifferently, “Thank you for your kindness, Prince Tuoba, but please take it back.”
Tuoba Lie was not annoyed by the rejection; instead, he smiled.
“Fairy Bai Ying, there’s no need to be polite. I have no other intentions in giving this.”
“I just want the most beautiful things in this world to last forever.”
“This Beauty Retaining Pearl is different from ordinary beauty-preserving methods; it truly…”
“Tuoba Lie, stop bothering Fairy Bai Ying,” a plain-looking man in white suddenly interrupted.
This man’s cultivation was the same as Shangguan Beifeng’s, a mid-Alioth Realm prodigy.
“The Beauty Retaining Pearl is outdated. Fairy, I have a piece of Azure Phoenix Jade.”
“Wearing it not only enhances beauty but also benefits the soul and aids in cultivation.”
He also offered a jade pendant, hoping Bai Ying would accept it.
Tuoba Lie’s previously warm expression turned cold as he glared at the man in white, “Wang Sheng, do you want to die?”
“With your demeanor, do you think you’re worthy of Fairy Bai Ying?”
…
At the opposite table, Shangguan Beifeng introduced to Fang Ling, “That man is Wang Sheng, a prodigy of the Five Elements Sect.”
“It’s said he has a special physique, the Five Elements Body!”
“At thirty, he mastered the Five Elements Sect’s top divine power, the Five Elements Sword, to perfection. His strength is unfathomable.”
“I estimate his strength might surpass mine or even Tuoba Lie’s.”
Fang Ling nodded slightly upon hearing this.
He thought to himself that the prodigies from these major forces indeed had some real strength.
At this moment, another person arrived, even more arrogant.
He immediately said, “You two, get out of my way.”
“How can you two be worthy of Fairy Bai Ying?”
“Late Alioth Realm?” Fang Ling noticed his cultivation level and wasn’t surprised by his arrogance.
Shangguan Beifeng introduced, “This person is from a body refinement family, named Lin Wuji.”
“He’s a bit older than us, but still considered our peer.”
“His Lin family possesses a berserk bloodline that allows them to greatly increase their strength in a short time, making their combat power terrifying.”
“And he’s a straightforward and hot-tempered person. Brother Ling Fang, don’t provoke him!”
Lin Wuji also took out something, but unlike Tuoba Lie and Wang Sheng, it was a food box.
“Before I left, my mother steamed a basket of buns for me.”
“They are made from the finest ingredients and have great effects. I hope Fairy Bai Ying won’t disdain them!”
“I’m a rough person, but ever since I attended the Tianyin Pavilion ceremony last time, I…” Lin Wuji began.
“Lin Wuji, with your shabby appearance, you dare say we’re not worthy?” Wang Sheng interrupted angrily.
Tuoba Lie also said furiously, “You are truly arrogant. I’ll make you pay later!”
“Haha, let’s see who wins later!” Lin Wuji laughed.
At the table, Bai Ying, unable to bear the disturbance, frowned.
“Everyone, please do not argue in front of Tianyin Pavilion’s table!”
“Moreover, I’ve already said I have no interest in romantic affairs, regardless of who it is!”
“Please respect yourselves and stop bothering me!” she scolded.
Seeing her anger, the three men stopped arguing and reluctantly returned to their respective tables.
At the Illusion Dance Pavilion’s table, a seductive woman clicked her tongue, “Sister Bai Ying, you don’t know how lucky you are!”
Her name was Qing Ji, a prodigy of the Illusion Dance Pavilion, known for her boldness.
Her neckline was very low, revealing her ample bosom, easily catching the eye.
“Why don’t I have such luck with men? These guys have no taste,” she laughed.
Bai Ying glanced at her and said indifferently, “Fairy Qing Ji, you must be joking. You have plenty of admirers; I can’t compare.”
“Not at all!” Qing Ji covered her mouth and laughed.
Across the table, Shangguan Haiyue snorted, “Hmph! That shameless woman, wearing such revealing clothes!”
But like Shangguan Beifeng, she only communicated this through sound transmission among the three of them, not openly.
Shangguan Beifeng said, “She has a seductive bone, it’s in her nature.”
“But don’t be fooled by her allure; she’s not easy to deal with.”
“Brother Ling Fang, don’t let her seduce you, or you’ll end up a dried corpse!”
Fang Ling said calmly, “I am not interested in women.”
Shangguan Haiyue laughed, “Really?”
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