Swallowing the Stars: Starting with Family Revitalization

Chapter 87 The Ninth Prince's Admiration

The imperial palace of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire is a completely floating city, filled with magnificent palaces. To reach the imperial palace, one must go through a special passage of the Imperial Capital Government Office.

This court banquet was held in the heavily guarded palace, and only a small number of princes and princesses had this privilege. Other princes with weaker backgrounds and power did not even have the right to attend a birthday banquet.

An Xueyi led Shen Ping and the others directly to the government office. After taking out a special invitation, someone from the government office led them to the floating palace.

"Miss An."

"Besides the five of you, the rest of you will have to wait outside the palace. There's a place to change clothes nearby."

"That's what the palace guards said."

Even princes had to change into ordinary clothes when they went to the palace.

An Xueyi was certainly aware of this rule.

A short while later.

All four of them changed into formal attire specifically for attending court banquets.

Shen Ping, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen were all wearing clothes made of expensive materials. Although these clothes were not as good as battle suits, they still had the function of weakening and protecting the wearer, and they looked similar to suits overall.

An Xueyi changed into an evening gown, adorned with a dazzling purple necklace that complemented her purple eyes, creating a romantic and ethereal beauty. Her alluring and seductive figure made the gown appear incredibly sexy, immediately drawing the attention of Shen Ping and the other three.

"it's beautiful."

"She has the air of a lady from a prominent family."

"Shen Ping, you've hit the jackpot."

Hong Leishen and the others said sarcastically.

Shen Ping shrugged and admired the dress for a few moments. "I still think battle suits accentuate the figure better, while this kind of dress only highlights one's temperament."

Luo Feng said admiringly, "Master, you are truly amazing."

An Xueyi said irritably, "You see it every day, don't you get tired of it? Humph, after this palace banquet, I'll let you see it to your heart's content."

"Alright, let's hurry inside. I heard the palace banquet has already started."

After saying that, she grabbed Shen Ping's hand and walked into the palace.

The banquet was held not far away, in a palace near the palace gate.

After the group arrived.

There were already quite a few people gathered in the palace hall talking. Among them were gray-skinned warriors with two single horns, mentalists with green hair, and occasionally one or two cosmic-level beings.

It is clear that the main attendees at this banquet were high-ranking officials.

"Look, that's a level two elite genius from Hundred Tiger Tower, we met him in the killing field. And that burly giant on the left is a level one elite from Black Cloud Society, a sixth-level Constant Star cultivator with four layers of domains..."

Those who could attend the Ninth Prince's banquet were basically elites and geniuses from the four major organizations and sixteen families. The purpose of the Ninth Prince in holding this banquet was naturally to make friends with these geniuses. After all, every genius who possesses a domain at the Hengxing level has the potential to break through to the realm lord level in the future, as long as they do not perish.

Wow.

Just as An Xueyi was introducing Shen Ping, Luo Feng, and the others, several men and women walked in through the palace gate. One of them, a man with a small braid and two long, narrow swords on his back, looked like a cheetah.

The elite geniuses who had been talking suddenly fell silent.

All eyes were on the man.

"It's Nabini!"

"He is the most outstanding genius cultivated by the Black Dragon Mountain Holy Land. He possesses the sixth level of the Domain. It is said that he was originally just a native of a remote family planet. Later, he was valued by a Realm Lord of Black Dragon Mountain and brought to the Black Dragon Mountain Holy Land for cultivation, where he quickly stood out."

An Xueyi said in a low voice, then smiled and said, "Of course, he can't compare to you, you pervert."

Luo Fenghong and Lei Shen both laughed. "Shen Ping is indeed a freak."

No matter how high one's realm is, even a genius must kneel before the fundamental laws; the two are simply not on the same level.

Babata's voice echoed in Luo Feng's mind, "It is indeed excellent that Hengxing has six domains, even stronger than Hongdu. Luo Feng, if you want to compete with these geniuses, you have to possess the Golden Horned Beast, otherwise you have no chance."

"The Golden Horned Beast has the highest bloodline of the Starry Sky Beasts. I've checked. At the Cosmic level, one can naturally comprehend a trace of the Origin Law of Gold. As long as you possess a body and grow to the Cosmic level, you can step into the threshold of the Origin Law."

Luo Feng nodded secretly. He knew that Babata said these things to strengthen his resolve to possess the Golden Horned Beast.

I stayed for two or three hours.

The number of people in the palace hall gradually increased, and the number of elites and geniuses from various organizations also increased, including those who knew An Xueyi and had a good relationship with her.

"Xueyi, this must be Lord Anmonz's new disciple. It's said that he caused quite a stir in the killing field, and several world lords personally intervened."

A top-tier genius from Beilong City walked over with a wine glass in hand, his gaze falling on Shen Ping, his eyes gleaming. "Interested in a sparring match?"

Before Shen Ping could speak...

An Xueyi curled her lip and said, "You think you can fight my junior brother? You'd better beat me first."

To be recognized as a first-class elite genius by the four major organizations, one must possess at least three domains. However, even though both are three domains, An Xueyi has been personally taught and guided by her grandfather, allowing her to unleash even greater power.

The elite genius immediately frowned, "Xueyi, I just wanted to see the strength of your junior brother."

An Xueyi snorted, "I can't even withstand one strike from my junior brother."

"No way?"

"Would I lie to you? Otherwise, why would my grandfather personally take on an apprentice?"

While they were talking.

Inside another palace.

Ninth Princess Brolin has already changed into her court dress. She is currently enjoying great popularity. Her maternal grandfather, Harev, is a peak Realm Lord with formidable strength. Many Realm Lords support her, which is why she is so high-profile at this birthday banquet. Her aim is to get to know some elite geniuses and build momentum for herself.

"Among the elite talents from various organizations invited this time, are there any who require extra attention?"

Brolin stood up and asked casually.

"Your Highness, besides Nabini, who was trained by the Holy Land, as well as the Black Cloud Society, the Hundred Tiger Tower, the Ice Sea Holy Land, and the top-tier elite geniuses of North Dragon City, there is indeed another one who is very noteworthy."

"Oh? Who is it?"

"An Xueyi from the An family."

Brolin frowned. "I know An Xueyi. She's the most outstanding junior in the An family, and I heard she's favored by her grandfather. But An Xueyi is only at the third level of the Flame Domain, which is about the same as a first-level elite genius in other organizations. Why should we pay extra attention to her?"

The butler beside him hurriedly said, "It's like this. An Mengz, the peak Realm Lord of the An family, recently took on a new disciple. This disciple once caused a great stir in the Killing Arena. None of the elite geniuses in the entire Black Dragon Mountain Starfield were his match. Many couldn't even force him to use his second strike."

"Several realm lords intervened, but in the end, it was Lord Manlu who intervened and got him to join the Virtual Universe Company. However, it seems that he only became an external member later on."

Hear this.

Brolin's eyes showed a hint of interest. "To be able to attract the attention of world lords and even the head of the killing field, Lord Manluo, has stepped forward. This person is probably even stronger than Nabini, who was trained by the Holy Land. Okay, I understand."

Normally, even top-tier elite geniuses wouldn't be worth a realm lord taking as a disciple, but Shen Ping attracted the attention of several realm lords vying for him, which naturally piqued Brolin's interest.

A short while later.

She arrived at the banquet hall and instantly became the center of attention the moment she entered.

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy cultivation schedules to attend my birthday banquet in the Imperial Capital Star..."

Brolin walked to the front of the hall and looked at the elite geniuses from various organizations and forces. A smile appeared on her lips. Although a large number of these geniuses would perish, as long as they could survive the early stages, they might become world lords.

Each realm lord is a pillar of the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield, and their words and actions can influence the decisions of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.

As she aspires to become the next emperor, she began cultivating her network of connections at the Hengxing level. Although such actions would arouse the current emperor's vigilance, she didn't take it to heart at all, thanks to her grandfather's support.

"She really is a princess."

"Such a powerful aura, this is the demeanor of a royal princess."

Hong Leishen, Luo Feng, and the others muttered to themselves.

An Xueyi leaned on Shen Ping's shoulder and whispered in his ear, "When the banquet is about to end, several business families that control energy, weapons and other related fields will come to offer their congratulations. I will introduce you to them then. With the help of these families, plus the support of my An family, your wife's company will be able to expand rapidly in the Black Dragon Mountain Star Region."

"But what's even more important is this Ninth Princess. If we can get to know her, some things will be much easier."

Shen Ping nodded.

Although princes and princesses do not have much power in the capital city and are subject to restrictions, those with powerful connections can disregard these rules. As long as they do not break any major laws, even the emperor cannot do anything to them.

The palace banquet was halfway through.

Ninth Princess Brolin walked over to An Xueyi. With elegant steps, she smiled and said, "Hi, Xueyi, I've long heard that Lord Ammonz has a precious granddaughter with outstanding talent. Today I'm finally able to meet her."

An Xueyi hadn't expected the Ninth Princess to greet her, but she quickly realized that the other party had ulterior motives. So she said warmly, "It is Xueyi's honor to be remembered by Her Highness the Ninth Princess."

Brolin smiled, her eyes sweeping over Shen Ping and the others. "Xueyi, who are these people?"

An Xueyi then gave a brief introduction.

"Shen Ping?"

"Are you the one who killed my Black Dragon Mountain Holy Land's elite genius in the killing arena?"

The Ninth Princess's eyes lit up, and she smiled as she extended her hand, "I have long admired you."

Upon seeing this, Hong Leishen, Luo Feng, and the other two realized that the Ninth Princess was probably prepared. They immediately moved aside to give the two some space.

An Xueyi tactfully walked away, but before leaving, she gave Shen Ping a wink, signaling him to seize the opportunity.

(End of this chapter)