For millions of years, the cultivators of the Eastern Province have rebelled many times. The result is always the Dragon Race's victory.

In the last hundred thousand years, there has been no cultivator organization daring to confront the East Sea Dragon Race.

However, the cultivators of the Eastern Province actually harbor deep resentment towards the East Sea Dragon Court.

The Dragon Race controls all the waters, acts tyrannically, and plunders the best resources of the Eastern Province.

All cultivators have to rely on their whims. Such an experience is quite unpleasant.

Finally, someone dares to challenge the East Sea Dragon Race, and everyone is, of course, quite pleased. Many hope that Gao Xuan will win.

Of course, it's just a hope. None of them believe that Gao Xuan can win.

This is the territory of the East Sea Dragon Court. Even if all the powerful from the Eastern Province gather here, they may not be able to confront the East Sea Dragon Court.

Even if Gao Xuan alone has extraordinary abilities, he is bound to fail.

However, since Gao Xuan was able to sweep away the North Sea Dragon Court, he must have his own skills. Even today, the Third Prince may not gain any advantage.

Ao Jiuni's gaze swept across, quickly understanding the subtle expressions of the crowd. He inwardly sneered at these petty fellows who dared only to watch the excitement.

Though he thought this way, he maintained a bright and friendly smile, greeting everyone one by one. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Even when it came to people like Shang Jiu, Ao Jiuni would exchange a few words.

Although everyone knew Ao Jiuni was merely engaging in small talk, being noticed by him still made them somewhat excited. They suddenly felt that their earlier thoughts were wrong. Dependents on the Dragon Race for their livelihood, how could they mentally support outsiders?

After greeting everyone, Ao Jiuni led Ao Shibidi into a makeshift golden crystal building deep within the Celestial Gate Platform.

Upon entering the room, they saw Ao Ming lazily lying on a long couch, a white jade wine vat in hand.

Ao Ming lifted his eyes for a glance at Ao Jiuni and Ao Shibidi, "Old Nine, Old Ten, you came just in time. Have a drink with me."

As he spoke, with a wave of his hand, a bright maid standing behind him approached Ao Jiuni and the others, pouring wine for the two.

This maid, with skin as white as jade and eyes as bright as stars, was extremely attractive. Even someone as deep as Ao Jiuni couldn't help but admire her.

Her name is Yu Wuxia, originally a piece of white jade. Nurtured in the Ten Thousand Year Pearl for a thousand years by Ao Ming, she developed spiritual essence and transformed into an unparalleled beauty.

Anyone who saw Yu Wuxia would be captivated by her beauty.

Even Ao Jiuni couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Such a beautiful woman, yet beside Ao Ming, she was like a pet, without any status. Even he couldn't help but feel pity.

However, Ao Ming is extremely arrogant and conceited, ignoring anyone else except Dragon King Ao Dongcheng.

Due to the Dragon Race's dominance, someone with Ao Ming's personality has never suffered a setback, making him increasingly arrogant.

This banquet for Gao Xuan was actually Ao Ming's own idea.

The East Sea Dragon King was quite attentive to Gao Xuan and explicitly instructed them not to touch Gao Xuan before the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly.

If they were to kill Gao Xuan, it must be done clearly and openly in front of the heroes of the world, to uplift their spirits and wash away the Dragon Race's shame.

Ao Jiuni deeply agreed with this. As the overlord of the Eastern Province, the East Sea Dragon Race must conduct themselves with the dignity of an overlord.

Inviting the opponent to a banquet only to kill them secretly is disreputable and would be shameful if spread abroad.

However, it's not his place to decide. Failing to execute Ao Ming's orders, regardless of right or wrong, would bring him bad luck.

Having no choice, Ao Jiuni secretly reported the matter to the East Sea Dragon King. The problem was the Dragon King had yet to respond, leaving the meaning unclear.

At this point, Ao Jiuni could only do his utmost to assist Ao Ming. No matter what, the banquet must be suitably arranged.

Ao Jiuni and Ao Shibidi accompanied the Third Prince for only two drinks when they heard someone outside announcing loudly, "Celestial Master Gao is here."

Ao Jiuni whispered to Ao Ming, "Your Highness, the person has arrived."

"No rush."

Ao Ming casually wiped the wine from his mouth, "Let the little cultivator wait a while."

"Yes."

Ao Jiuni responded verbally, but inwardly felt differently. A dignified Dragon Race should not lose face.

To act as the overlord yet use the methods of street thugs was itself laughable.

After some thought, Ao Jiuni said, "Your Highness, I'll go check first."

"You overthink."

Ao Ming waved his hand, "Fine, go and greet them."

Exiting the room, Ao Jiuni saw that Gao Xuan had already arrived with Ripple and Ice Soul.

An Zhiyun, Jin Buyi, and these merchants stood watching from a distance, with no one daring to approach and greet.

These merchants were quite slick, unwilling to risk offending the East Sea Dragon Race to associate with Gao Xuan.

Privately, of course, everyone indulged in gossip.

"This is Gao Xuan, and he is indeed handsome..."

"He carries an aura of divine elegance; truly, as the legends say, he possesses the celestial immortal's appearance!"

"This Daoist is remarkably impressive, extraordinary!"

"Damn, this guy looks too good—I doubt any woman in the world can resist his allure. If he were to be auctioned, female cultivators would surely go crazy..."

The group of merchants, being quite slimy, soon rambled on.

An Zhiyun and Jin Buyi, both Human Immortals, remained silent, unable to gauge the depth of Gao Xuan. They sensed his aura being calm and pure, devoid of any imposing presence.

This made them feel uneasy. At their level, no matter how strong the opponent, they usually could discern something.

Even beings as strong as the East Sea Dragon King gave off a sense of immense power.

Gao Xuan, like the bright moon in the sky, appeared pure and serene, comprehensible at a glance yet untouchable and elusive.