My cultivation disguise has been exposed by Xiao Sizi.

The immortal disciple with the power to bring the dead back to life, reverse aging, and control heavenly lightning is actually the boy peeling peanuts right in front of us?!

"What's wrong?"

Li Chen tossed the peeled peanut in his hand into his mouth and chewed it twice.

He patted the crumbs off his hands, finally deigning to lift his eyelids. His deep, dark eyes calmly swept over the group of the most powerful and influential people in the Tang Dynasty below.

"Judging from the expressions of these dukes, they seem quite disappointed in my identity?"

Li Chen's lips curled into a nonchalant smile. "Don't you think my appearance is quite different from the white-bearded old man you imagine?"

"No! I wouldn't dare!"

Fang Xuanling was the first to come to his senses.

This famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, at this moment, showed no trace of the airs of a powerful official.

He bent his knees and knelt down without hesitation, as if a mountain of gold and a jade pillar were collapsing, raising his hands high above his head.

"This old minister, Fang Xuanling, pays his respects to His Highness Prince Qin! Pays his respects to the Immortal Master!"

Changsun Wuji and the others were also jolted awake from their daze, startled.

Even a dying man like Qin Qiong could be instantly brought back to his peak condition. Who would dare to show the slightest disrespect for such divine abilities?!

"Your humble servants pay homage to His Highness the King of Qin! We pay homage to the Guardian Immortal!"

Splash!

The most powerful dukes of the Tang Dynasty all knelt down in unison. Their eyes were filled with unprecedented fervor and profound reverence.

With this living deity presiding over the country, the Tang Dynasty will surely last for thousands of generations and endure forever!

Looking down at the kneeling imperial foundation stones below.

Li Chen sighed helplessly.

He hated these formalities the most, but since Old Deng had already set the stage for tonight's performance, he could only reluctantly cooperate and continue acting.

"Alright, get up, everyone."

Li Chen did not move.

He simply raised his hand casually.

"Buzz—"

An invisible, vast, yet exceptionally gentle wood-elemental spiritual energy instantly swept through the hall like a warm spring breeze.

Changsun Wuji, Yuchi Jingde, and the others felt an irresistible, gentle force surging from below their knees.

They had no chance to react at all; they were lifted up by this force and stood up steadily!

"this……!"

Having personally experienced this supernatural power of words becoming law and people being entrusted from afar, these dukes were once again struck hard by a heavy blow to the heart.

If Qin Qiong's rejuvenation just now was a visual shock, then this irresistible force is a real, overwhelming force!

The methods of immortals are terrifying!

"Please sit down. It must be hard for you to run around in this cold weather, and the food is almost cold."

Li Chen pointed to the food and wine on the table, speaking as casually as if he were greeting an old neighbor.

"Since His Majesty has summoned you, then eat and drink to your heart's content tonight. The food and wine in my residence are far superior to the mundane fare you find outside."

Hearing Li Chen address the emperor as "Old Deng," the dukes trembled in fright. But seeing that the emperor was not only not angry, but instead sat back in his seat with a smile, their awe for this immortal prince rose to an unattainable peak.

"Thank you for the feast, Immortal Master!"

Everyone sat down cautiously.

After the initial shock, the atmosphere at the banquet gradually became more lively.

Especially the old brothers Yuchi Jingde and Qin Qiong, who toasted each other excitedly, as if trying to melt away all the frustration and pain of the past ten years in this strong wine.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

The atmosphere in the hall was exceptionally harmonious.

Just then.

Qin Qiong put down the wine bowl in his hand.

He took a deep breath, his smile vanished, and he adopted an extremely solemn and dignified expression.

He turned around and waved to his eldest son, Qin Huaidao, and his eldest daughter, Wan'er, who were sitting in the back seats.

"Huaidao, Wan'er, come with your father."

Qin Qiong strode to the open space in the center of the hall.

Qin Huaidao and Wan'er followed closely behind.

The three men, father and sons, faced Li Chen, who was sitting in the passenger seat, their expressions extremely solemn.

The noise in the hall instantly fell silent.

Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji, and others also put down their wine cups and watched this scene quietly.

"thump!"

Qin Qiong lifted the hem of his purple robe and knelt heavily on the hard gold bricks.

Qin Huaidao and Wan'er also knelt down behind their father without hesitation.

This time, Li Chen did not wave to stop him.

He knew that this was a wish and a cause that this fierce war god had to fulfill.

Qin Qiong raised his head, and his once sharp tiger eyes were now brimming with hot tears.

"Even if Qin Qiong were to be shattered to pieces, he could never repay even a fraction of the Immortal's grace in saving him!"

Qin Qiong's voice was hoarse, yet it carried a resolute and resounding quality.

He clasped his hands together, raised them high, and made the most solemn and inviolable blood oath to Li Chen!

"Heaven above and earth above bear witness!"

"This old minister, Qin Qiong, hereby swears an oath! From this day forward, every son and grandson of the Qin family will serve His Highness the King of Qin! Wherever His Highness's sword points, the entire Qin family will brave fire and water, even unto death!"

"If I break this oath, may my entire Qin family be exterminated, condemned by heaven and earth, and never to be reincarnated!"

boom!

Every word was written in blood, every sentence thunderous!

This is a door god from the Tang Dynasty, offering the absoluteest loyalty to an immortal with the blood and soul of his entire family!

Qin Huaidao and Wan'er also kowtowed heavily, shouting in unison, "The Qin family has sworn to serve the Immortal Master to the death for generations!"

Li Chen quietly looked at the three men, father and sons, kneeling on the ground.