radicalducati Chapter 297 The Title Conferment Feast Begins! Apart from allies, no other faction...
Chapter 297 The Title Conferment Feast Begins! Apart from allies, no other faction...
Chapter 297 The Title Conferment Feast Begins! Apart from allies, no other forces have come. (Seeking monthly votes)
Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period.
Li Zhexian's friends arrived in Tiandou City one after another.
But the grand feast of bestowing titles is about to begin.
The others did not rush to get him to drink.
Instead, they stayed at the official guesthouse provided by the royal family, awaiting the start of the grand banquet.
this day.
At dawn.
The first rays of dawn illuminated the city tower, making the red embroidered ball hanging high above shine brightly.
boom--!
boom--!
Dozens of cannons on the city wall fired in unison, the sound reverberating throughout the city.
The projectiles that shot from the muzzle were not iron bullets, but rather a sky full of colorful ribbons.
The rain fell in a flurry, lasting for the entire duration of an incense stick burning.
Smoke billowed from the cannon muzzles, enveloping half the city.
Just then.
The sounds of suonas and gongs suddenly arose, soaring and stirring, piercing the sky.
Amidst the hazy smoke, dragon dance teams surged forth from the streets and alleys, leaping and tumbling with joy.
Following behind were the people of Tiandou City, young and old, all with smiles on their faces, surging towards the center of the city like a tide.
"Hahaha, I've been starving for two days, just waiting for Lord Sword Wine's title-granting feast!"
"The Emperor's grace is boundless! The gracious favor bestowed upon Lord Swordsman and His Majesty Windsword is such that even we commoners can share in this grand banquet of bestowing titles!"
"Look at this banquet! It's spread all the way from the palace to our little South Alley! It's truly a celebration for the whole nation!"
"To witness the brilliance of the Sword and Wine Master in person is better than drinking any fine wine! Today, I must witness the immortal title of the banished celestial being endure for eternity!"
"I wonder what other exciting things will happen today!"
The Heavenly Dou Royal Family has poured their hearts and souls into this grand event.
Not only in the city center, but also adjacent to the imperial palace, the Ministry of Works' Soul Masters were ordered to work day and night to build an elegant city within a city within eight days, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of guests and commoners for a banquet.
Furthermore, banquets were set up throughout the streets and alleys, and today everyone can sit for free and share in the grand event, demonstrating a spirit of universal celebration.
From the first light of dawn to the sun at its zenith.
Under the coordination of the royal family and the soul masters of the three major sects, the banquets in the streets and alleys gradually filled up, and the city within a city was already 80% full.
A young child opened his bright eyes wide and reached out to grab a piece of candy on the table, but was gently patted down by the woman next to him.
"Lord Sword Wine and His Majesty Wind Sword have not yet appeared; rudeness is unacceptable!"
The child pouted, about to cry, but unable to contain his curiosity, he pointed to the towering wooden building in the city and asked:
"Mother, what's that?"
The woman looked around for a moment, then exchanged bewildered glances with her neighbors, all shaking their heads in confusion.
This building was completed at the same time as the city within a city, soaring into the clouds and even taller than the highest palace in the imperial palace.
"Gentlemen—"
Just then.
An elderly man dressed in a deep blue robe rose into the air with the help of the wind.
He looked slightly flustered, but his face was flushed with excitement.
It was that storyteller.
on the ground.
The disciples of the Wind Sword Sect channeled their energy, lifting him into the air and amplifying his voice with the sound of the wind.
His aged yet passionate voice resounded throughout the city:
"Today the sky is clear and the air is crisp, without a single cloud in the sky, as if even the heavens have come to celebrate the grand banquet of Lord Sword Wine and His Majesty Wind Sword!"
"Ahem, fellow villagers and guests, please forgive me. I'm used to storytelling, so my speech is inevitably a bit stiff..."
The words were spoken.
The entire city erupted in laughter.
"all in all……"
The storyteller smiled broadly as he finished speaking.
Clang—!
Clang—!
Two clear, resonant sword cries suddenly echoed through the sky, silencing the clamor of the entire city.
Everyone looked up at the same time.
A handsome young man in a white robe and an elderly man in a gray robe with fluttering wind stood side by side in the clouds, bowing and smiling towards the four directions, their voices echoing throughout the scene:
"all in all--"
"Gentlemen, you must eat and drink to your heart's content today!"
Whoosh—!!!
In an instant.
The whole city was in an uproar.
"It's Lord Sword Wine and His Majesty Wind Sword!"
"Thank you, Lord Sword Wine! Your Majesty, Wind Sword!"
"A simple 'Eat well and drink well' is a hundred times better than all those tedious platitudes!"
Within the city within the city.
Yu Tianheng, Feng Buyu, Huo Wushuang, Feng Xiaotian, Oscar, and others sat together at one table.
At the next table were a group of girls including Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Huo Wu, and Shui Bing'er.
Huo Wushuang gazed at the white-robed youth in the sky, the center of attention, tossed a piece of candy into his mouth, and sighed with a wry smile:
"Brother Immortal is truly ferocious!"
"After a year's absence, you've actually managed to slay a titled expert with your sword!"
Feng Xiaotian also shook his head and sighed:
"It's a pity I couldn't accompany Brother Banished Immortal to the Seven Sects for the re-selection..."
"Why!"
Feng Buyu continued:
"I'm off with Tianheng!"
"but……"
"There's absolutely no way to get involved!"
Feng Xiaotian waved his hand and laughed:
"Never mind, never mind."
"Comparing strength with this monster is just asking for trouble."
"Damn it, out of our group, I'm the only one who got nailed by the celestial being twice, right?!"
"We'll definitely have to force him to drink several jars of wine later!"
Huo Wushuang and Oscar laughed and echoed his words:
"That's exactly right!"
On the table next to it.
A group of girls surrounded Zhu Zhuqing, laughing and chatting.
Holding her newly purchased copy of "The Legend of Sword and Wine," Shuiyue'er recited it with great expression:
"Zhuqing...I miss you..."
"Please wake up... please..."
"The world stretches vast, the clouds and moon shroud a thousand mountains, I want to see it all with you..."
When she got to the emotional part, her eyes welled up with tears.
The girls' eyes also welled up with tears as they listened.
Only Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turned bright red, and she got up to snatch the book.
"Moon! Stop reading! Give me the book!"
Amidst the laughter, a barely perceptible hint of envy flickered in the depths of several beautiful eyes.
Huo Wu chewed on a plum, crossed her arms, looked up at the sky, glanced at the spirited young man, and muttered under her breath:
"I didn't realize you were so good at it."
Just as the whole city was rejoicing over the appearance of Li Zhexian and Feng Bailong.
The storyteller announced the program in succession.
This brought the atmosphere to another climax:
"Dean Feng Xiaohong of Shenfeng Academy congratulates His Excellency Feng Jian and His Excellency Zhexian on their promotion to higher titles!"
"Dean Shui Panqing of Tianshui Academy congratulates Your Excellency Feng Jian and Your Excellency Zhe Xian on your promotion to higher titles!"
"Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, congratulates His Highness Feng Jian and His Highness the Immortal on their promotion to higher titles!"
"Yu Yuanzhen, patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, congratulates His Excellency Wind Sword and His Excellency Immortal on their promotion to higher titles!"
above the sky.
Vast spiritual power converged into a tide, dyeing the clouds with a dazzling seven colors, shimmering and radiant, like a dream.
The deans of the four academies and the sect leaders of the three upper sects all arrived in person. These important figures, who are rarely seen on ordinary days, appeared one after another to offer their congratulations, causing the people of Tiandou to exclaim in surprise.
but.
Anyone with eyes can see the truth.
These forces were allies to begin with, so it was only natural for them to come and show their support; it was just a publicity stunt.
Next...
That's what's truly noteworthy.
Let's see which force dares to defy the power of the Spirit Hall and show up to offer their congratulations at this moment.
These are the forces that choose sides and fight against Heaven.
however.
Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, no other forces have come to offer their congratulations for a long time.
Feng Bailong and Li Zhexian led Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and the four deans to the inner city and seated them.
It was just a moment ago noisy and lively.
It immediately became quiet.
The atmosphere changed abruptly, and even the ordinary people of Tiandou, who were scattered throughout the streets and alleys, sensed that something was amiss.
They began to whisper and murmur among themselves.
(End of this chapter)