Chapter 1563: Chapter 951: Commencement

The continuous rain did not dispel the prosperity of the Divine Capital.

The announcement that the Qionghua Banquet would be held two days earlier surprised everyone who had long known the date.

Even the ordinary citizens of the Divine Capital sensed that something was amiss.

But as the matter had been decided, no one could say much more.

The venue for the Qionghua Banquet was the Royal Garden’s Yulin Garden in the Outer City.

The forces that had come for this exchange had already arrived in advance, and the young disciples of the major sects had also arrived.

For this grand banquet, it was rumored that the Emperor of Great Jin, Zhao Mingyu, who was unwell, was presiding in person.

All eleven bigwigs of the Great Jin Political Affairs Hall attended!

The scale was unprecedented!

The Great Jin Political Affairs Hall determines the entire trend of Great Jin, usually consisting of one representative from each of the Eight Great Families of Great Jin, as well as three slots controlled by the Zhao Family.

For the Royal Family to issue decrees on major affairs of the world, they also need to obtain the approval of most of the noble families.

Yulin Garden is an outer city Royal Garden, located by a lakeside with flowing river water below, flat land and a mirror-like small lake on the bank, and a fragrant forest in the distance.

It is far from the hustle and bustle of the Divine Capital, having the feel of an earthly paradise, without losing the majestic grandeur of a Royal Garden.

The vast interior is also ample to accommodate numerous young talents.

The young talents invited to this Qionghua Banquet had not only exceptional strength and talent but almost all had significant backgrounds.

Ordinary young experts didn’t even have the qualification to attend!

Tao Yu also took the carriage arranged by Su Li and slowly headed toward the garden.

Originally, the old Emperor of Great Jin, Zhao Mingyu, wanted to meet Tao Yu in advance, but Tao Yu directly refused, using the excuse of not wanting to meet.

This time arriving at the venue, Tao Yu met this Emperor of Great Jin for the first time.

To the eye, Zhao Mingyu seemed ordinary, with loose eye bags and a clear sign of fatigue.

Yet there was an aura of authority about him, possessing the bearing of a king.

But now, having undergone Deification of [Human Dao] Authority and having integrated much of the mystery of the “Emperor’s Golden Book,” Tao Yu could see Zhao Mingyu’s problem at a glance!

“How did this guy lose his position as an emperor…”

Tao Yu raised an eyebrow.

The old emperor still had a strong residual aura of the Emperor’s Aura, but it was just the accumulated result of his years as an emperor. The throne that should have provided him a sustained Power of Human Dao had already disappeared.

Now he had only consumption without any source; it’s just that it’s been so short a time that others haven’t noticed yet.

“So it turns out that you also played a part in whatever happens in the Divine Capital.”

Tao Yu chuckled inwardly.

Although it’s not yet clear whether it counts as the fuse, the Zhao Family seems to want to use this opportunity of holding the Qionghua Banquet to do something.

“Do you want to break through to the Dharma Body…”

Tao Yu’s mind turned, and he guessed as much.

Secretly transferring the throne might be an opportunity for a Zhao Family member’s Half-step Dharma Body breakthrough.

The throne’s Kaji still offers great support for those cultivating Human Dao Techniques, enough to increase success rates at the critical moment of breaking through to the Dharma Body.

But Tao Yu didn’t point it out, only politely cupped his hands toward Zhao Mingyu.

“Greetings, Your Majesty, everyone.”

The young talents who had already entered the venue and even the eleven ministers of the Political Affairs Hall all began to scrutinize Tao Yu.

Is this the Primordial Inheritor?

Indeed, an outstanding individual.

With the introduction brought out by the other party before, confirmed by a Great Grandmaster who achieved Half-step Dharma Body, it is definitely a profound esoteric practice, and the other isn’t lying!

Because of this, it indeed piqued the interest of most noble families and sects in the world.

“I am straightforward and like to save time. Have you brought the cultivation techniques?”

Tao Yu glanced around at everyone present.

Such blunt words made not a few young people catch their breath.

Lucky Zhuangyuan Fan Changmiao couldn’t help but laugh loudly.

“Does Young Master Hong really collect any cultivation techniques? What if one day a disciple from the Demon Sect comes to exchange with you, will you not exchange?”

Tao Yu gave this Zhuangyuan a flat glance.

This guy, while his surface aura is very normal, Tao Yu could see his foundation in Evil Skill at a glance.

A Demon Sect member becoming a Zhuangyuan?

That’s interesting, too.

However, Tao Yu didn’t want to complicate matters at the banquet, just like he hadn’t pointed out that the Emperor had passed the throne, so he replied flatly.

“Buddha, Dao, and Demon are all merely different paths leading to the same outcome. As long as it can complete the flaws in my cultivation technique, I’m open to any cultivation technique.”

“Amitabha, everything in the world is but a dream, void and shadow. Yet before detachment from the mundane, one is still easily influenced by cultivation techniques.”

Beside the Crown Prince, the Shaolin disciple Xuan Zhen, full of compassion, recited a Buddhist chant.

“That would be my concern.”

Tao Yu, uncaring of their views, went directly to the empty seat left for him and sat down.

“Now, let us begin.”

Though it has been circulated that this Young Master Hong Xuanji has already broken through to the Outer Realm, and his maid has even crossed the first layer of the heavenly ladder as a top expert.

But there are several Grandmaster Level experts present, including Sima Shi, the Half-step Dharma Body chief constable of Six Gates.

With the Emperor of Great Jin present and yet still exhibiting such dominance, it indeed surprised everyone.

However, the rhythm of this banquet has always been in the hands of the counterpart, the biggest draw also lies with the other party, indeed taking the lead.

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