The others did not have to wait long. Qian Qingning and Qian Ling's speeches were essentially over.
Afterward, it was primarily free exchange among the great worlds and attempts by other great worlds to curry favor with the Lingluo Domain.
However, there was still one segment before that.
It was even proposed by Zhuo Yi of the Xuanlong Domain. He looked at Qian Qingning on the stage and smiled.
"Speaking of which, Star Lord Qian, may we now present the gifts we've prepared for this celebration?"
"Mm… indeed. In that case, I thank you all for your gifts in advance."
Qian Qingning smiled, maintaining a gentle demeanor even towards Zhuo Yi.
Perhaps it was this composure and tenderness that had led so many great worlds to wish to form an alliance with the Lingluo Domain in such a short time.
Zhuo Yi chuckled, "Since that's the case, allow me to lead the way."
As he spoke, he stood up, his gaze unintentionally sweeping across Ye Yun. The implication was undeniably clear.
Ye Yun pretended not to notice, giving it no mind at all.
In other words, Ye Yun was too lazy to bother with such individuals who were always self-important, believing the world should revolve around them.
Zhuo Yi, on the other hand, mistook this for cowardice and became even more self-satisfied. He raised the corner of his mouth and said,
"This time, to congratulate Star Lord Qian on her successful emergence from seclusion, and Princess Qian Ling on reaching the Star God level."
"Our Xuanlong Domain has specially prepared a rare heavenly treasure for Star Lord Qian. We hope you will like it."
He took out a crystal box. Within it lay a flower of ice blue.
As soon as it appeared, one could faintly feel the chilling aura emanating from the crystal box.
Everyone's gaze sharpened, their attention fixed on the ice-blue flower.
Qian Qingning asked with some surprise, "This is..."
"This treasure is called the Extreme Ice Divine Flower, a supremely rare and top-tier heavenly treasure from our Xuanlong Domain!"
Zhuo Yi's expression was filled with confidence as he introduced it.
"This Extreme Ice Divine Flower can bring immense benefits to those who cultivate ice attributes, and can even strengthen divine sparks."
"According to my grandfather's intentions, the value of the Extreme Ice Divine Flower is even greater than that of ordinary first-tier divine artifacts!"
After all, being separated by a great world, many specialty treasures might not be recognized by people from other great worlds.
Therefore, an introduction was necessary. And judging by the aura the Extreme Ice Divine Flower exuded, no one felt he was boasting.
The Extreme Ice Divine Flower before them was undoubtedly a remarkable treasure!
Everyone was astonished by Zhuo Yi's direct presentation of such a treasure, thinking he had truly gone to great lengths.
To please the Lingluo Domain, he had brought such a precious item right from the start.
Under normal circumstances, as a second-tier great world, the Xuanlong Domain had very few first-tier divine artifacts, and only a handful of second-tier divine artifacts were kept as trump cards.
Therefore, a treasure more valuable than a first-tier divine artifact like this would be a peerless treasure in the Xuanlong Domain, for which people would fight tooth and nail!
Upon understanding its effects, Qian Qingning's face broke into a smile.
"I see. Please convey my thanks to Star Lord Zhuo for sending such a precious heavenly treasure."
"Not at all, we merely hope to be of assistance to Princess Qian Ling."
Zhuo Yi said with a smile, his words dripping with flattery.
It was as if the words "flattery" were written directly on his face.
However, Qian Ling did not appreciate his actions at all. Instead, she found his words and behavior quite hypocritical.
Despite this, she politely thanked him.
"Mm, thank you very much."
Qian Ling slightly bowed, which pleased Zhuo Yi greatly. He smiled and said,
"You're welcome. I hope it helps you advance further."
After Zhuo Yi finished speaking, Qian Qingning on the side thanked him again.
Originally, his part was over, but due to his earlier displeasure with Ye Yun,
After presenting his gift, he raised an eyebrow towards Ye Yun's direction and said with a friendly smile,
"Esteemed Star Lord Ye, perhaps it is your turn next?"
"Hmm?"
Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and looked at him calmly.
The latter, with a smile, said, "It is said that you are an old friend of Qian Ling, and also familiar with Star Lord Qian. I imagine the gift you've brought would not be ordinary."
"I daresay it would far surpass my Extreme Ice Divine Flower?"
"Why not let us all broaden our horizons?"
Although it sounded like he was praising the relationship between Ye Yun and Qian Qingning as master and disciple, saying it in this context was undoubtedly putting Ye Yun on the spot.
If he hadn't said these words initially, even if Ye Yun had presented a relatively ordinary gift, no one would have thought much of it.
But with his words now, even an outstanding gift might be criticized.
Unless Ye Yun could present an extremely precious treasure, but such items were not easily acquired.
This move caused even the usually amiable Qian Qingning to frown.
Qian Ling, on the other hand, was even more so. She didn't harbor any resentment towards Ye Yun because of Zhuo Yi's words; instead, her dislike for Zhuo Yi intensified.
She looked at Ye Yun not far away and was about to speak to help Ye Yun diffuse the situation.
Unexpectedly, Ye Yun smiled faintly and directly said,
"That's fine. Since it's been brought up, it would be rather inappropriate not to let you broaden your horizons."
Upon hearing this, a ripple of astonishment went through the hall.
Even Qian Qingning and her disciple were stunned. Had this fellow not realized this was a deliberate attempt to embarrass him?
Speaking like this at this moment would make it difficult even for them to help him out.
Just then, Ye Yun slowly rose from his seat and walked towards the stage. As he passed by Zhuo Yi, a simple smile touched his lips.
Zhuo Yi outwardly displayed a smile, but inwardly, he was mocking.
"I want to see what this fellow can possibly produce..."
He was only responsible for speaking, and he never thought that the other party could actually produce anything too valuable.
Even if Ye Yun was capable, a first-tier great world inherently limited him, making it impossible to nurture top-tier treasures.
Even if Ye Yun was willing to go to great lengths and produce a first-tier divine artifact, it would only be on par with his Extreme Ice Divine Flower, and he could still mock him further.
Then Ye Yun walked onto the stage and slowly extended his hand. Silver light converged in his palm, transforming into something resembling a book.
Seeing what appeared, a trace of astonishment flashed in Qian Qingning's beautiful eyes.
"Uh, is this… a divine artifact?"