To others, a Divine Emperor late-stage expert was merely a slightly larger ant in the eyes of the Limuo.
In the eyes of true powerhouses, why would they care about the provocation of an ant?
Perhaps by moving a single finger, they would crush this ant to death.
"Master, have you noticed?" the Limuo suddenly transmitted to Xia Feng.
"Mm, the Boundless Spirit Physique," Xia Feng replied.
As Zi Ruolin walked out, Xia Feng smiled; he could see it clearly.
This physique would devour one's cultivation. It meant that if one's cultivation was stuck at a certain realm, there was no hope of progress in a lifetime.
Only a great master intervening to alter the physique could break this curse.
Clearly, Xia Feng was a great master, but it was not yet time to change Zi Ruolin's physique. Once all matters were clarified, and Xia Feng regained his memories and strength, he could then help Zi Ruolin change her physique.
"Master, your perception truly amazes me. How did you know someone with the Boundless Spirit Physique would be in Great Salt City?" the Limuo expressed genuine admiration.
Xia Feng had said he was coming to take a look and coincidentally met someone with the Boundless Spirit Physique. Wasn't that incredible perception?
Xia Feng chuckled and shook his head slightly without speaking.
Perception, my foot. It was all arranged by 'myself' for 'myself.'
If 'I' hadn't arranged for us to meet, you wouldn't have found me even if you sought death.
Precisely because Xia Feng knew this reason, he simply stopped searching. He was just playing around, traveling everywhere. These people with special physiques would automatically present themselves.
Wasn't Zi Ruolin before him an example?
Including Zi Ruolin, there were now three. Only the Da Zhi Ru Yu (Great Wisdom Appears Foolish) physique was missing.
Judging by its name alone, this physique clearly belonged to someone learned and intelligent.
After Zi Ruolin finished speaking, palace maids began serving everyone food and drinks, and the atmosphere was quite leisurely.
After all, they were all big shots. If they didn't relax and have fun, what was the point of their success?
While everyone was enjoying themselves, a guard ran in to report, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince of the Tianming Kingdom has arrived at the palace gates with a group of people. He says he's here to visit Your Highness."
Upon hearing the guard's report, the officials of the Daxiao Kingdom's faces all changed drastically.
Was this a deliberate attempt to put them in their place?
Knowing that the Daxiao Kingdom was hosting a banquet for all the Divine Emperor powerhouses participating in the competition tonight, the Crown Prince of Tianming Kingdom had brought people over.
It was obvious to anyone that this was a move to intimidate them.
However, since they had already arrived outside the palace, refusing their presence out of politeness was impossible.
Zi Ruolin considered for a moment and then instructed the guard who had just entered, "They have traveled a long way, please invite them in."
"Yes, Your Highness." The guard bowed and left to carry out the order.
After the guard departed, everyone began to chatter, expressing their opinions, creating a lively scene.
"Haha... quite a lively gathering."
As everyone was conversing, a hearty laugh echoed from outside the palace gates. A young man entered with a few people.
Zi Ruolin's expression remained neutral as she looked at the Crown Prince of Tianming Kingdom and greeted him, "Crown Prince Zhiye, your journey here must have been tiring. Were the attendants unable to entertain you properly?"
"Not tiring, not tiring. We will be family in the future, so there's no need to speak of tiredness." Crown Prince Zhiye smiled, his gaze involuntarily falling on Zi Ruolin.
Hearing such a flirtatious remark, Zi Ruolin's face flushed with anger, yet she maintained a composed demeanor and said leisurely, "Crown Prince Zhiye, you shouldn't speak carelessly, lest people misunderstand you as having poor upbringing."
"Haha... Zi Ruolin, sharp teeth are useless. I'm not one to beat around the bush, so I'll tell you frankly: if you marry me, the Daxiao Kingdom can be assured of ten thousand years of prosperity."
Crown Prince Zhiye laughed heartily and made such an arrogant statement directly.
Zi Ruolin's face turned red with anger upon hearing this. Qiu Zhengyi, standing beside her, loudly rebuked, "What capabilities does your Tianming Kingdom possess? Just bring it on. You're dreaming if you think of marrying into our Daxiao Kingdom."
Crown Prince Zhiye's face stiffened. He looked at Qiu Zhengyi and questioned, "When I'm speaking with Zi Ruolin, do you have the right to interrupt? Slap him."
As soon as Crown Prince Zhiye finished speaking, an elder by his side transformed into a bolt of lightning and slapped Qiu Zhengyi across the face. The latter staggered back two steps in pain.
After delivering the blow, the elder retreated expressionlessly behind Crown Prince Zhiye.
The elder who had acted was a Divine Emperor late-stage expert. Slapping Qiu Zhengyi, a Divine Emperor early-stage expert, was indeed very easy.
Especially in such an unexpected manner.
This sudden turn of events stunned everyone present.
Weren't they here to offer congratulations?
Why did they resort to violence so quickly?
The competition didn't even begin until tomorrow.
"Crown Prince Zhiye, this is a blatant provocation," Zi Ruolin said angrily, pointing at Crown Prince Zhiye and questioning him.
"Think whatever you want. You will submit whether you want to or not. I want your body," Crown Prince Zhiye said with a mocking expression, looking as if he intended to possess Zi Ruolin.
Zi Ruolin trembled with rage. Before she could speak, Crown Prince Zhiye turned to all the Divine Emperor powerhouses present and issued a warning:
"I advise all of you. While the Zundan is valuable, you must have the strength to take it, and more importantly, the life to use it. I'll give you a chance to make a choice: get out of here immediately, and I'll pretend nothing has happened."