A group of people all had expressionless faces as they slowly walked onto the Jinlin Platform.

After a Prince and nobles entered the Jinlin Platform, they were followed by the family of the Tang Dynasty.

When many turned their gaze toward the large gate in the Northwest direction of the palace, an even larger door slowly opened.

Once the door opened, the first to enter the Jinlin Platform were rows of samurai clad in armor.

Sixteen armored samurai, with longswords at their waists, strode in from both sides.

Next came a row of eunuchs dressed in red, bowing low.

After these two groups entered, a group of young individuals in purple and gold python robes slowly walked through the gate. These were the new Princes, Baichuan Round Dome.

But at this moment, beside Baichuan Round Dome, there was Elder Ge Yi.

At all times, they walked side by side, but if anyone noticed, they would see that while walking with Ge Yi, Baichi Round Dome still lagged half a step behind.

With the appearance of Baichuan Sky Dome, everyone’s attention on the Jinlin Platform suddenly shifted toward the combat platform in front.

Due to Emperor Baili Longyuan being bedridden, this year’s Qianlong banquet was hosted by Baili Chuanyuan.

Surrounded by eunuchs and palace attendants, Baichuan Round Dome took a seat in the first row.

The elder dressed in Ge Yi’s attire always walked shoulder to shoulder with Baichuan Round Dome, appearing quite ancient.

When Baichuan Great Dome arrived at the Nine Dragon Jade Throne, he first gestured to find Elder Ge Yi. Only after Ge Yi sat down did he take a seat on the Nine Dragon Chair.

After the two had taken their seats, other Royal Family members and relatives sat down one after another.

Half an hour later, all the seats in the ninth row were filled.

As contestants, Ao Cangsheng and others stood in the rest area on either side of the nine diving platforms, waiting for the diving dragon roster to begin.

When Baili Chuan Great Dome entered the Jinlin Platform, he saw it too. But at that very moment, his gaze fell on the elderly man dressed in Ge Yi’s attire.

This elder did not appear wondrous, but with respect for Sichuan Great Dome, Ao Cangsheng was curious about his success.

Shortly after they settled in, the Prince of Baichuan Palace stood again from the Nine Dragons Mountain Jade Throne.

Thus, those who had just sat down, whether Princes, nobles, or various families, stood simultaneously.

Baichuan Round Dome walked out.

Duan Yun, don’t forget your family’s expectations. You must win the first prize!"

When the elderly man in purple announced the competition rules, Elder Ge Yi, sitting in the first row, suddenly whispered to a young man behind him.

"Uncle, don’t worry. I will be the first to attend the banquet!"

The elder’s voice lowered, and a confident young man in red spoke from behind.

After finishing, he left his seat in the second row and strode towards the players’ ready area.

Witnessing this scene, many exchanged looks.

Everyone knows that those seated in the second row are at least important officials of the Tang Dynasty.

Suddenly from among them emerged Shui Yun. Those oblivious to why naturally felt surprised. Shui Yun is a senior official of the highest court.

For a while, many spectators’ eyes began to feel frightened and jealous as the water broke through the clouds, entering the combat zone.

Shui Boyun’s unexpected appearance not only surprised many regular viewers but also made Shui Linghan and Ao Cangsheng frown together.

Because Shui Duanyun could emerge from the Emperor’s relatives and relatives’ seats, it indicated that the Qianlong banquet list was imminent.

Rong Xiaofeng’s words to Ao Kangsheng remain vivid in memory.

According to Rong Xiaofeng, the Tang Dynasty is under the jurisdiction of Luoyun Valley.

Thus, today’s participation of Luoyun Valley in the Qianlong official banquet is evidently significant.

With the appearance of Shui Boyun in the ready area, those standing in calm anticipation suddenly stirred a massive wave.

"Did you see? The young man who just walked down from the throne is reportedly the first genius of the Heavenly Dragon Martial Arts School."

"Is that so? So, is he good?"

"That’s what they say. I’ve heard he’s stronger than Feng Xuyao."

"But I don’t know why. Today, not only did Feng Xuyao not show up, but three other heroes didn’t appear either."

"I’ve heard of a man named Shui Duanyun whose strength has reached the fifth level of Celestial and Man."

However, to my knowledge, Ling Xiao University’s He Yifan only recently broke through to the fifth aspect of Celestial and Man. Thus, it’s hard to say who can win the first prize."

"Good! Initially, if the Heavenly Dragon Sect sent four heroes to suppress Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao would struggle to stand out in this grand banquet."

"But now that the four heroes are absent, it’s hard for the newcomers at the Heavenly Dragon Martial Arts School to surpass He Yifan, Ming Yang, and others."

"I’ve also heard that the proud boy is attending the banquet. I just wonder how the Royal Family allows his participation?"

"Well, do you need to think about it?" Ao Kangsheng and Ming Yang dislike losing their wives. Ao Kangsheng is participating because they came to Ming Yang."

"Well, that seems reasonable. It’s just that once you meet Ming Yang, I’m afraid you’d only want to die!"

"Well, who knows what that kid is thinking!"

As the banquet commenced, a large crowd had already gathered before the Cloud Ascending Tower of the Imperial City.

The Cloud Ascending Tower is the largest building and restaurant of the Tang Dynasty.

On weekdays, thousands come here to drink and gamble. The business is incredibly prosperous.

Three years ago, the owner of the Cloud Tower came up with a new idea. Before the Qianlong banquet, he suddenly listed a Qianlong gambling list.

On the first day, Wu Baibo offered odds, which attracted 500 bets.

As the news spread, the number of gamblers suddenly increased to over 3,000.

By the end of the banquet, Cloud Tower produced nearly ten thousand in Crystal winnings in less than ten days.

Since then, every year’s Qianlong banquet opens a special gambling event with astonishing odds.

Today, as another Qianlong Gang banquet began, 3,400 people gathered in front of Cloud Tower, waiting for it to open.

"Creak"

With the sound of a door hinge rubbing, Cloud Ascending’s door finally opened.

"Open, it’s finally open!"

Someone shouted excitedly and rushed into Cloud Tower.

"Come on, see they’re all going in!"

Some shouted anxiously, mingling with the crowd and quickly rushing into Cloud Tower.

A massive round table was set up in the pavilion.

The round table was divided into dozens of parts. In front of each part were the names of participants attending the Diving Dragon Banquet. Next to them, odds were also written.

Among them, names like Shui Duanyun, He Yifan, Ming Yang, Cao Qing were prominently written on the largest section.

Each possibility was introduced, with elimination spots among the earliest listed.

"How do you place this bet?"

A black-faced boy panted heavily. Divided among ten tables, he hurriedly asked.

"How can you place all bets on the table? Look for yourself?"

The merchant stood before the black-faced youth, lifted his eyelids, and said with some disdain, clearly looking down on the seemingly poor youth.

The black-faced boy glared at him. Though slightly annoyed, he didn’t get angry in the end.

He widened his eyes and quickly scanned the plates one by one on the table.

When he saw Ao Cangsheng was eliminated in the first round as a prominent bet for 30 points, the black-faced youth’s heart filled with rage.

"Smack"

A moment later, he saw the black-faced boy smack the table saying, "I dare to bet third-year Elemental Crystal!"

The merchant who had just looked down upon the black-faced youth was delighted upon seeing the green shimmering Round Crystal.

"What’s your name, brother?"

The merchant shouted, then smiled and asked the black-faced boy.

"Sit down!"

The black-faced boy didn’t show a good face to the dealer, coldly spitting out two words.