The Millennium Grand Festival is a major event across the Blazing Sun Continent.
During the Millennium Grand Festival, whether it's the righteous path or the Demonic Sect, no matter what the issue, all conflicts must cease, and everything can only resume after the festival ends.
The Millennium Grand Festival is also the only opportunity for the Demonic Sect and the righteous path to truly sit down in peace.
Because a thousand years ago, not only did the righteous path participate in the Battle of Exorcism, but the Demonic Sect also had countless strong warriors who joined the fight, and many of them died in battle.
No matter what the Demonic Sect has done, at least during the Battle of Exorcism, they did not fall short, nor did they disgrace the human race.
Therefore, every time the festival is held, the Demonic Sect is also invited, and they attend the ceremony.
"The Demon Emperor is as impressive as ever..." Gu Mingchao stepped forward to greet Wu Xingyun, a scene only possible at the Millennium Grand Festival.
"Brother Mingchao, since our parting at the land of the Sun, I've missed you dearly," Wu Xingyun said through gritted teeth.
In the land of the Sun, the Demonic Sect suffered heavy losses.
"The Demon Emperor jests, you fled so quickly back then, I didn't even have the chance to bid farewell. Surely, there will be opportunities in the future."Wu Xingyun showed no anger at Gu Mingchao's mockery, instead, his gaze fell on Chu Xinghe beside Gu Mingchao.
To be honest, compared to Gu Mingchao, Wu Xingyun hated Chu Xinghe even more!
In the past, although our Demonic Sect was at a disadvantage in our struggles with the righteous path, it was just a disadvantage.
But damn it, ever since Chu Xinghe appeared, nothing good has happened for the Demonic Sect. Sure, old dog Gu Mingchao is hateful, but dog Xinghe is the Demonic Sect's greatest scourge!
This was Wu Xingyun's first time seeing Chu Xinghe up close. If it weren't during the Millennium Grand Festival, Wu Xingyun swore he would have slapped Chu Xinghe to death long ago.
Wu Xingyun looked at Chu Xinghe, gritting his teeth in anger.
"Crunch, crunch, crunch..."
But just as Wu Xingyun was gritting his teeth, a more intense sound of teeth grinding came from behind. Turning to look... it was Tantai Jing...
Seeing Tantai Jing's overwhelming hatred, Wu Xingyun almost felt guilty for putting Tantai Jing on the Demonic Sect's must-kill list.
Look at the hatred in Tantai Jing's eyes when he looks at Chu Xinghe, can that be faked?
Our Tantai Jing is the biggest victim when facing Chu Xinghe, okay?
It's not that our Tantai Jing isn't excellent, it's mainly because he met Chu Xinghe...
If it weren't for Chu Xinghe's repeated interventions, wouldn't our Tantai Jing be dominating among the younger generation?
What about the Top Ten Sects, even Zheng Yu was captured by our Tantai Jing twice!
But comparing people can be deadly, and comparing goods can lead to discarding them, and Tantai Jing is just like that...
Haven't you thought that your repeated failures are mainly because you're too focused on Chu Xinghe?
Can't you target Zheng Yu and the others?
Capturing them would also be a victory for our Demonic Sect... why are you fixated on Chu Xinghe?
Don't you know to pick the softest persimmon to squeeze? Why are you choosing the toughest one?
Despite the irreconcilable differences between the righteous path and the Demonic Sect, during the Millennium Grand Festival, the Grand Sky Palace still hosted the Demonic Sect's many strong warriors with the highest courtesy.
Without Gu Mingchao's reminder, Wu Xingyun himself reminded all the Demonic Sect attendees.
During the Millennium Grand Festival, no one should cause trouble at the Grand Sky Sect.
Firstly, because the Millennium Grand Festival is incredibly important, not only is it a significant day for the righteous path, but it's also a day for us to honor our ancestors.
Secondly, and most crucially... if anything happens, do you think we can escape?
So no matter who you are, behave yourselves.
People from all over the world, whether righteous or evil, gathered at the Grand Sky Sect, where Gu Mingchao personally arranged a banquet to entertain the forces from all over the world.
Although usually at odds with the Demonic Sect, during the Millennium Grand Festival, everyone maintained the necessary restraint.
But restraint is one thing, some sarcastic remarks were inevitable.
As Wu Xingyun ate fruit, he said sarcastically, "I heard that Chu Xinghe invited countless musicians and performers to perform at the Millennium Grand Festival? Brother Mingchao, did you forget that this festival is to honor the sages? Is your Grand Sky Sect planning to turn this festival into a celebration?"
When Wu Xingyun said this, although many righteous path experts were visibly displeased, you couldn't deny that Wu Xingyun seemed to have a point.
In the past, the festival was about the strong paying respects to heaven and earth, honoring the sages, and then performing rituals. What's with the sudden performances?
Although a hundred years ago, the Cloud Soar Sect also did something similar, they only invited musicians to play some tunes honoring the sages, so it wasn't too outrageous.
But this time, Chu Xinghe invited so many musicians and performers, clearly planning a performance, right?
Having performances at the festival is considered a major taboo!
To be honest, when this news first spread, not just the Demonic Sect, even the righteous path expressed doubts. It's just that with Chu Xinghe as the chief planner, his actions are always so unpredictable that outsiders don't dare to speculate.
If it were anyone else, they would have been criticized to no end.
But even so, privately, everyone was discussing what Chu Xinghe was up to.
Wouldn't his actions ruin the Millennium Grand Festival? If it really got ruined, how would your Grand Sky Sect save face?
Moreover, this festival is broadcasted by the Grand Sky Mirror, watched by the entire world. If it gets ruined, wouldn't Chu Xinghe be criticized to death?
"Having performances at a festival honoring the sages is one thing, but making musicians pay your Grand Sky Sect... you really have a good plan. Why not have the world's strong perform for your Grand Sky Sect instead?"
Wu Xingyun's words even made Gu Mingchao's face darken.
In any other setting, Gu Mingchao would have acted long ago.
People from all over the world also looked at Chu Xinghe. Although Chu Xinghe invited countless musicians to perform, and even made them pay the Grand Sky Sect, leaving everyone dumbfounded, you couldn't deny that it seemed a bit inappropriate.
But just as everyone looked at Chu Xinghe, his previously smiling face suddenly showed a look of ecstasy.
Thank you, Wu Xingyun, my old friend!
The Demonic Sect really knows how to think outside the box!
I, Chu Xinghe, have racked my brains to come up with an epic performance, but that's just the first part of this Millennium Grand Festival, a performance reminiscing the past.
As for the present, I hadn't thought of anything yet.
But Demon Emperor, your words are spot on. Is there anything more fitting for the present than having all the world's strong perform together?
The Battle of Exorcism is reminiscing the past, showing everyone the grace of the sages from a thousand years ago, while for the present, my initial idea was to have a few emotional people go up and stir emotions?
To show the contrast between today and a thousand years ago?
But no matter how emotional, following the Battle of Exorcism is somewhat difficult, right?
So let's change the approach. If we can have all the world's peerless strong perform together, it would be the sages from a thousand years ago and today's strong gazing at each other across a millennium.
A thousand years ago, countless sages died in battle, the strong dwindled, and a thousand years later, through continuous effort, we are climbing to the peak step by step. Perhaps we haven't reached the level of a thousand years ago, but at least today's strong can tell the sages that we are constantly moving towards the summit.
A millennium of gazes, Demon Emperor, your idea is truly brilliant.
And more importantly, I invited musicians to perform, and they paid the Grand Sky Sect. If I invite these peerless strong, they can't possibly pay the Grand Sky Sect, right?
What are these big shots worth? Is it really appropriate not to offer a sky-high price for them to perform?
What? You say the big shots are too noble to perform for such benefits.
That's fair, but who said our big shots are performing for benefits? Our big shots are performing to resonate with the sages from a thousand years ago and to showcase the current strength of various forces.
The Top Ten Sects are strong, but why are they strong?
It's always been hearsay from various sources, and even many false rumors abound, some of which may not only fail to bring positive influence to these forces but may also have a reverse effect.
But this time, we use the Grand Sky Mirror to truly give all major forces a chance to showcase themselves.
For the present, we not only want the sages to see how things are today but also want everyone to see how strong the major forces are.
This is essentially a free opportunity for each force to promote themselves, right? Even those big shots, don't they want to showcase their strength?
Don't they want more people to know about their sects? Don't they want the world to aspire to them?
Sure, there are those who prefer to keep a low profile, but there are also many who are willing to showcase themselves, right?
The big shots showcase their strength, attracting more people to aspire to them. I, Chu Xinghe, spend money to have the big shots perform, consuming a wave of sect resources, this is a win-win!
So just as Wu Xingyun was sneering, Chu Xinghe stood up, "Demon Emperor, you're absolutely right. Xinghe hereby invites the Demon Emperor and all the world's strong to participate!"
The scene: "???"
Wu Xingyun was interacting with Chu Xinghe for the first time, and he was dumbfounded.
Chu Xinghe, is your brain functioning like a normal person's?
I was just mocking your Grand Sky Sect, I was criticizing you, Chu Xinghe, can't you see that?
Was I asking you to invite me to participate?
What is my identity, Wu Xingyun? What is the identity of the world's strong? Can we accompany you, Chu Xinghe, in such nonsense?
Do we not care about our reputation?
Not just Wu Xingyun, even the world's strong had darkened expressions.
What... can't your Grand Sky Sect control Chu Xinghe?
Is what he's saying even reasonable?
Finally, the Great Elder stood up.
"Xinghe... don't speak nonsense. Everyone present today is the strongest in the world, how can they be like those performers, showing themselves?"
Faced with the Great Elder's reprimand, Chu Xinghe did not explain further, after all, it's not appropriate to explain in such a public setting.
He waited until the banquet ended, and the strong from all sides returned to their temporary residences, but Chu Xinghe did not return to the Spirit Crane Palace. Instead, he went directly to the temporary residence of Martial Emperor City to meet City Lord Cheng Xiaotian.
But upon hearing Chu Xinghe's intentions, Cheng Xiaotian was so angry he almost spat blood.
Chu Xinghe, do you want to hear if what you're saying is even reasonable?
You want me, Cheng Xiaotian, to perform?
If it were anyone else today, I, Cheng Xiaotian, would have slapped you to death, do you know that?
I am the City Lord of Martial Emperor City, Cheng Xiaotian, the second strongest in the world, can I do such a thing?