During the banquet
The Water Dragon Turtle smacked its lips and said, "With your Heaven-Defying combat power, absolutely no one in the Martial Emperor Realm is your opponent."
At that moment, the System's voice rang out.
"Ding! Detected that the Host has wiped out the Asura Hall. Selection completed. Rewards are being distributed."
Immediately, a surge of powerful energy appeared within Qin Yi's body, and his cultivation rose to the Martial Emperor Ninth Level Realm.
Qin Yi said, "Let's go. There are still a few days before the Divine Martial Great Emperor's birthday banquet. Let's find an inn to stay in first."
Subsequently, the figures of Qin Yi and the Water Dragon Turtle vanished into the sky.
A short while later, Night Scar, the Division Master of the Pacification Bureau, arrived at the scene with two others.
A burly middle-aged man dressed in official robes spoke up, "Division Master, someone dared to cause trouble before the Emperor's birthday. I will immediately take men to apprehend him."
This was Tie Hong, the Vice Division Master of the Pacification Bureau, whose cultivation was at the Seventh Layer of Martial Emperor.
On the other side, Jiang Ming, a slender Vice Division Master also in official robes, sneered, "You big idiot, judging by the energy left at the scene, the person who wiped out the Asura Hall has at least a Martial Emperor eighth-level cultivation."
"You actually think you can apprehend him? You're daydreaming."
Tie Hong said indignantly, "Jiang Ming, you dare call me an idiot? Do you want to taste my fists again?"
Jiang Ming wasn't afraid at all and provoked him, "I said it, so what? You think I'm afraid of you? All you know is how to solve problems with your fists all day long."
Tie Hong cursed, "Jiang Ming, I'm definitely going to give you a beating today!"
As he spoke, he prepared to strike Jiang Ming.
Night Scar shouted, "Enough!"
Tie Hong asked, "Division Master, have you discovered who it was that wiped out the Asura Hall?"
Night Scar said in a heavy voice, "If my guess is correct, that person should be Qin Yi."
At that time, Night Scar had felt the aura of Five Fingers Move Heaven and Earth, which was very similar to the ancient aura remaining at the Asura Hall.
Furthermore, within the Shenwu Empire, Night Scar couldn't think of anyone else besides Qin Yi who would have such powerful strength and the audacity to wipe out the Asura Hall.
Tie Hong took a deep breath and said, "So it was Qin Yi who destroyed the Asura Hall. Then, Division Master, do we still need to apprehend him?"
Jiang Ming said with disdain, "Tie Hong, you really are an idiot. With Qin Yi's strength, only the Emperor himself acting personally could possibly apprehend him."
"And do you think the Emperor would take action to apprehend Qin Yi?"
Night Scar said, "Alright, there's no need to pursue this matter. Later, you two should soothe the people from various factions so they don't panic, and ensure the Emperor's birthday banquet proceeds normally."
Tie Hong and Jiang Ming accepted the order in unison, "As you command, Division Master."
...Inside the Imperial Palace, it was exceptionally lively as various factions arrived one after another to congratulate the Divine Martial Great Emperor on his thousandth birthday.
Several powerful auras were hidden within the Void Realm, and personnel from the Pacification Bureau patrolled back and forth within the Imperial Palace. If there were any troublemakers, they were to be killed without exception.
Inside the main hall, Lin Changchun looked smug and said,
"Even the Asura Hall Vice Palace Master was slapped to death in a single move by Qin Yi. But I'm different; I was able to take a move from Qin Yi and retreat unscathed."
Around Lin Changchun were three white-haired old men. They were all Grand Elders of other Sects and were quite familiar with Lin Changchun.
One of the old men in white robes said sourly, "Lin Changchun, if it weren't for Qin Yi taking it easy on you, you'd have been dead long ago."
Lin Changchun didn't mind at all and said, "If you're so capable, why don't you go take a move from Qin Yi and see if you can come back alive?"
Hearing this, the Old Man in White Robes fell silent. He certainly didn't dare to take a move from Qin Yi.
Lin Changchun's eyes were smug. Boasting in front of his old friends gave him great inner satisfaction.
At that moment, Qin Yi walked into the hall, instantly attracting everyone's gaze—some with envy, others with fear.
Lin Changchun hurried over, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "Greetings, Patriarch Qin. I see you here again."
Qin Yi didn't mock him, giving Lin Changchun some Face in front of so many people, and asked,
"You took a move from me head-on; I wonder how your injuries are now?"
Lin Changchun was overwhelmed by the attention and hurriedly said, "Thank you for taking it easy on me, Patriarch Qin. My injuries are of no great concern."
Afterward, Lin Changchun sensibly took his leave so as not to disturb Qin Yi.
The Cultivators present were not weak. They could naturally hear the conversation between the two and looked at Lin Changchun with envious eyes.
When Lin Changchun returned, feeling the envious gazes of his three old friends and those around him, his heart was filled with immense satisfaction, and he held his head high with a Face full of smiles.
A short while later,
Night Scar walked over and said with a smile, "Patriarch Qin, your seat is at the front. Follow me."
Qin Yi nodded and followed Night Scar through the long hall to the very front.
Night Scar said, "Patriarch Qin, the Emperor personally arranged it; your seat is right here."
"Please take a seat. I still have things to do, so I won't stay to keep you company."
Qin Yi nodded and said, "Division Master Night, go ahead and attend to your business. I'll be fine on my own."
Subsequently, Qin Yi sat down in his seat, picked up a spirit fruit from the table, put it in his mouth, and waited for the birthday banquet to begin.
Seeing Qin Yi sitting at the very front, everyone's eyes were filled with envy, and they began to discuss.
"Qin Yi was placed in the first position; it's clear how much the Divine Martial Great Emperor cares about him."
"Currently, Qin Yi's strength is second only to the Divine Martial Great Emperor. It's only right that he sits in the first position."
Not long after, the Divine Martial Great Emperor, dressed in a black dragon robe and wearing an imperial crown, appeared at the head of the hall. He cleared his throat, and his majestic voice rang out.
"Everyone, please be quiet. I am very pleased that your various factions have come to attend my birthday banquet."
"A banquet has been prepared for you today. Please enjoy yourselves to the fullest."
Following that, graceful and beautiful palace maids arrived in the hall carrying trays of food and spirit wine.
Soon, the tables of every faction were filled with food, and the fragrance of spirit wine and delicacies permeated the hall.
People from the various factions rose one after another and thanked him, "We thank the Great Emperor for his hospitality."
Then, sixteen dancers in magnificent costumes entered the hall, holding colorful fans and beginning to dance gracefully, looking like fairies.
The hall was filled with a joyful atmosphere. The Pavilion Master of Yunmiao Pavilion stood up and offered his congratulations,
"My Yunmiao Pavilion congratulates the Great Emperor on his thousandth birthday. We hereby present the Emperor Weapon, Overlord Bow, and five million Top-Grade Spirit Stones."
Immediately after, the leaders of other factions stood up one by one to offer their congratulations.
"My Cangqiong Divine Sect congratulates the Great Emperor on his thousandth birthday. We present the Emperor Weapon, Qingfeng Sword, and fifty bottles of Emperor-grade Medicinal Pills."
"My Qingfeng Valley congratulates the Great Emperor on his thousandth birthday. We present ten bottles of Emperor-grade Medicinal Pills and five hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones."
...Soon, after the various factions had finished presenting their gifts, everyone's eyes turned toward Qin Yi, curious about what gift he had prepared.
The Divine Martial Great Emperor said with a smile, "Qin Yi, given my relationship with the Xuanwu Great Emperor, I will be very happy no matter what you bring out."
At the same time, he felt some anticipation. What kind of birthday gift would a Heaven-Defying figure like Qin Yi bring out?
Qin Yi smiled slightly and said, "Our Qin Family is currently in a developmental stage, and we don't have many cultivation resources that are worth presenting."
"However, our Qin Family is willing to present..."