Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7696

Chapter 7611: Birthday Banquet

Ji Qingyue moved with light steps, displaying a brisk and energetic demeanor.

She quickly led Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling to an exquisitely crafted hall.

“This is the ‘Lingyue Hall’!”

Ji Qingyue stepped forward, turned around, opened her arms, and introduced the hall with a slight smile, her chin slightly raised.

Li Tianming looked up, a hint of surprise on his face.

This entire hall seemed to be constructed of a special material, its color shifting between green and purple depending on the viewing angle!

In other words, it could be a purple, translucent gemstone hall, an emerald green hall, or a combination of both, creating a dazzling spectacle!

Furthermore, the main body of the Lingyue Hall was covered with various Dao patterns hidden beneath its magnificent exterior. These Dao patterns together formed layers of top-tier Dao array defenses!

With such a protective structure, the entire building was well-protected, giving it the defensive capabilities of a galactic fortress.

Taking in the countless stars shimmering within the Lingyue Hall, Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling continued to follow Ji Qingyue inside.

On the way, Ji Qingyue turned around and smiled, saying, “I don’t like a group of half-acquaintances or people with vested interests attending my birthday banquet, so it’s really just my family here. There are basically no outsiders. Just relax and have fun.”

Li Tianming nodded upon hearing this, secretly relieved.

It wasn’t that he was cowardly or afraid to face anyone, but rather that at this juncture, he really didn’t want some trivial matters to delay the most important matter—understanding the hatching opportunity of Xiao Shi’s egg.

Soon, the three of them walked through a long corridor and entered the reception hall in the backyard of Lingyue Palace.

At this moment, Ji Qingyue walked slightly forward in the middle, holding Li Tianming’s hand with one hand and Jiang Feiling’s hand with the other.

Compared to the magnificent and dazzling exterior of Lingyue Palace, this reception hall was surprisingly simple to Li Tianming.

It was more like a courtyard than a reception hall.

Below the Guanzizai Realm, Li Tianming could see a profusion of flowers and plants, with butterflies fluttering about in dazzling arrays and bees and other Daoist beasts covered in pollen flitting among them.

Around the courtyard, streams formed by special Daoist arrays added to the natural ambiance.

“What do you think of this place? This was the secret base my sister and I built when we were kids, but now we’re all grown up and don’t do these childish things anymore,” Ji Qingyue said with a touch of reminiscence.

“I think it’s beautiful,” Jiang Feiling said with a slight smile.

“Sister Ling’er has such good taste!” Ji Qingyue beamed, one hand on her hip and the other giving a thumbs-up.

However, just as Ji Qingyue was getting excited and about to enthusiastically explain the origins of this place to Jiang Feiling, a figure suddenly appeared.

This figure emerged from a path; it was a young man with fiery red hair, unique flame-like markings in his eyes, and sharp, mountain-like eyebrows.

As soon as he appeared, he looked directly at Li Tianming and the others.

“Xiao Yue? You said you were going to pick up Li Tianming but it took you so long. I was just about to look for you.” The red-haired youth looked at Ji Qingyue with some surprise in his eyes.

“What’s the rush? I’m back now, aren’t I?” Ji Qingyue’s interest was interrupted, and she said somewhat irritably.

The red-haired youth then looked at the person next to Ji Qingyue, his eyes flashing, “White hair and black-gold eyes, this must be the only popular genius from the outer regions in the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War, Brother Tianming, right?”

“Brother Tianming, this is my fifth brother, Ji Zhaoning. He’s a battle maniac and likes to bully children because of his age. If he challenges you to a fight in private, don’t agree, or he’ll get his way.” Ji Qingyue introduced him in a low voice next to Li Tianming.

“What kind of scheme are you trying to use to smear me now? Our guests have just arrived, don’t force them to have a bad impression.” Ji Zhaoning said helplessly.

“A person should know their own limitations. You know what kind of image you have in my eyes, so don’t think you’re some kind of good person,” Ji Qingyue chuckled.

Ji Zhaoning said speechlessly, “It’s just a small conflict from when we were kids, is it really worth holding a grudge now?”

“Tsk… I’m not going to the Republic of the Divine Heaven anymore, so don’t let me catch you. When you get older and your strength declines, I’ll definitely give you a beating,” Ji Qingyue said with a sneer.

It seems she was bullied quite a bit by her fifth brother when they were young, so she always wanted to get revenge with her strength.

However, she was ultimately limited by her cultivation time and was no match for the older Ji Zhaoning.

At this moment, Ji Zhaoning noticed Jiang Feiling, whose body was half-hidden by Ji Qingyue.

“Wait, who is this… I haven’t heard that you’ve made any new friends?” Ji Zhaoning suddenly became curious.

“Oh, fifth brother, this isn’t my friend,” Ji Qingyue waved her hand.

“Not your friend?” Ji Zhaoning frowned slightly.

“Never mind that, we’ll talk about it when we see Mother and Father,” Ji Qingyue said, sounding somewhat impatient.

“Alright, alright, let’s hurry up and go then,” Ji Zhaoning said without hesitation, nodding and turning to walk at the front of the group.

Soon, Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling arrived at the center of the courtyard with the two of them.

A group of people were already seated there.

Seated at the head of the table was naturally the young and powerful Emperor Qianfeng.

At this birthday banquet, which resembled a family gathering, he appeared slightly less majestic than on his throne and more approachable.

Beside him were Ji Ziling and a woman who embodied the empress.

This woman had full red lips, phoenix eyes that sparkled with wisdom, and willow-leaf eyebrows that were often slightly furrowed, as if she had a touch of compassion for all things.

When she saw Ji Qingyue and the others arrive, she smiled faintly.

Clearly, this was the Empress of the Qianfeng Eternal Empire; no introduction was needed, her aura alone was enough to make her recognizable.

The number of people present was not large, but not too small either. Besides Emperor Qianfeng and the Empress, there were several concubines and a few princes.

These concubines were all dignified and graceful, each possessing a captivating beauty in their palace attire, and each with her own unique charm.

Of course, compared to the Empress, no matter their style of beauty, they could not match the Empress’s combination of majesty and the countenance of the empire.

“Father, Mother, and all the ladies, this is a good friend I made during the Ten Thousand Sects Imperial War,” Ji Qingyue said, bowing and introducing her.

“Heavenly Mandate, we meet again,” Emperor Qianfeng said with a faint smile.

“Thanks to Your Majesty and the little princess,” Li Tianming bowed slightly, then continued, “Li Tianming, disciple of the Li Clan Heavenly Emperor Sect, greets Your Majesty, the Empress, and all the ladies.”

Everyone present smiled and nodded.

After seeing Li Tianming in person, the concubines and princes around them all looked at this foreign genius who had defeated many princes with some curiosity.

“This is Xiaoyue’s teammate. He doesn’t seem like a difficult person to get along with, but why did I hear a prince from a neighboring country describe him as so fierce last time?” A young man with black hair and black eyes narrowed his eyes, seemingly hesitant.