Free Web NovelChapter 865: Chapter 119: Asking for a Seat
Time changes worlds and the affairs within them, only the eternal sun and moon remain constant through the river of time.
Chongguang Zhenren spoke with a hint of emotion, yet what people felt even more was the strength and ancient roots of the Diao Hai Building.
After all, it was again the fourth day of April, still at the End of the World Platform, still the Diao Hai Building.
Over the long passage of time, many bright stars had fallen, many powerful sects had vanished.
But the Diao Hai Building remained.
And would continue to exist.
Just at that moment, another high announcement rang out, "The flag general of Yang Valley’s Xuanwei Flag is arriving!"
Yang Valley, below the main leader, had three flags: Xuanwei, Xianwu, and Zhenrong.
Yang Feng, the flag general of Xuanwei, was not only the first among the three flag generals, but also the only True Man of the Age among them. From any standpoint, he was on par with Chongguang Zhenren.
One could see a general clad in armor approaching from the sea, step by step, as if ascending invisible stairs, arriving at the End of the World Platform.
He was dressed in golden full armor, with only his helmet being held behind him by a guard,
standing tall at nearly nine feet in height, and even more imposing than Chongguang Zhenren. His long hair was neatly bound, his face wide and upright, eyes profound, nose prominent—fitting the image of a heroic figure often found in plays.
The moment he appeared, he captured the focus of everyone’s gaze.
The entire End of the World Platform, with one side facing the Lost World, was left open, with guests watching from both sides.
Inwardly dipping towards the island, the innermost position was naturally the principal seat.
There was a ceremonial sense that the leader of the Diao Hai Building was leading the heroes of the sea to confront the Sea Clan together.
In contrast to the packed sides, the principal seat was quite spacious, furnished with only three large chairs arranged in a "品" shape.
Chongguang Zhenren stood beside the middle large chair, not taking his seat. That place was reserved for the Tower Master of the Diao Hai Building; even in his absence, it was kept for him.
The other two chairs, of course, could only be reserved for two powers—the Jueming Island and Yang Valley.
In the entire Near Sea Archipelago, only these two could stand alongside the Diao Hai Building.
And Yang Feng, without any hesitation, strode over, nodded to Chongguang Zhenren as a form of greeting, brushed back the skirts of his armor, and promptly sat down on the left-hand large chair.
The guard holding the helmet then stood behind him, silent as a rock.
As if it had been prearranged, just as Yang Feng seated himself, another high announcement followed, "The True Man of Jueming Island has arrived!"
Qi Xiao!
The Town Guard general of Jueming Island for the past decade.
He hailed from one of Qi Country’s top prestigious families, the Qi Family, and wielded command over the nine-pawned Xia Shi.
Tian Chang remained seated and unmoved, yet a chill ran through his heart.
This Sea Ritual ceremony was indeed different from the usual, with both Yang Valley and Jueming Island bringing True Men of the Age to participate—something big was bound to happen. No wonder beings of all descriptions were stirring.
His gaze casually swept over the crowd, passing by Jiang Wang without lingering.
Considering its reputation, the Diao Hai Building was reticent in discussing the incident of Jiang Wang killing Hai Zongming at sea. However, for those truly informed about the happenings of the Near Sea Archipelago and Qi Country, it was no secret at all.
After all, Diao Hai Building had a dispute with Qi Country over this matter at that time.
The core members of the Diao Hai Building and the upper echelons of Qi Country were all aware of this issue.
With the Da Ze Tian Clan’s power, it was certainly not difficult to find out.
Jiang Wang had asked for his help to investigate Yang Liu, and his subsequent contact with Yang Liu and even Hai Jingping was what truly puzzled him.
What did Jiang Wang want to do by coming out to sea?
Just as Jiang Wang’s scheming towards Tian Anping was a matter of curiosity to many, Tian Chang found the moves of such a character like Jiang Wang to be sufficiently stirring.
Perhaps many dismissed Jiang Wang, the so-called genius lacking a solid foundation, but Tian Chang, who had personally clashed with him, would not underestimate him.
The minds of the various factions present on the scene varied.
But for a person like Qi Xiao, he had no need to concern himself with the thoughts of others.
With the announcement, two figures were seen flying in from the distance.
Despite being far away at first, they quickly arrived at the End of the World Platform.
They were two women.
The woman on the left was clad in simple martial attire. Apart from a simple jade hoop binding her long hair, she wore no other ornaments. But what need did she have for ornaments? Standing there, she was a scene unto herself; with a single sweep of her phoenix eyes, the wind and clouds were visible.
Indescribably heroic and dashing, boundlessly valiant and magnificent.
Who else could it be but Jiang Wuyou, the Lord of the Hua Ying Palace?
The woman on the right was not particularly striking in appearance, nor was her stature tall, at least not as tall as Jiang Wuyou. However, as she walked slowly, all over the End of the World Platform, voices were heard paying their respect to her.
"We pay our respects to Lady Qi!"
The Commander of the Xia Shi Army, expressionless, stepped onto the main seat without even paying attention to Yang Feng, the General who held the flag of Xuan Sheng’s presence, and took her seat on the large chair to the right of the Chongguang Zhenren.
Her demeanor was as though standing on the Pointing Generals’ Stage, looking down upon thousands of troops.
Qi Xiao was not one to smile often, and when she did, it was often deadly.
But speaking of Jiang Wuyou, who had arrived with Qi Xiao to take a prominent place, she did not stand behind the General like Yang Feng’s guards.
Instead, she turned her head towards the Chongguang Zhenren, "Is there not a seat for me alone on the End of the World Platform?"
Her voice was not loud, but it was very clear.
Having been announced earlier, only Qi Xiao’s identity was made known, leading many to believe that Jiang Wuyou was merely Qi Xiao’s guard or disciple.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, she was declaring her identity, asking for a seat from the True Man!
At that moment, there were three True Men of the Age in the main seats, and Jiang Wuyou was inquiring for a seat. Based on her cultivation, she was far from qualified; but based on her identity, she was more than enough. It all depended on how the Diao Hai Building would weigh the matter.
"It shouldn’t come to that."
Chongguang Zhenren laughed freely. He reached into the void and grasped, pulling out a chair of equal luxury from nowhere, let it fall next to Qi Xiao’s and said, "Please!"
Even someone of high-born status such as the Lord of Hua Ying Palace found it difficult to comfortably accept the politeness of a True Man of the Age.
Jiang Wuyou immediately responded with a courtesy: "Thank you, Zhenren."
After speaking, she took her seat with elegance.
This was the first step in demonstrating her influence.
She had said she would use her full strength to help Jiang Wang, and she truly meant it. The outcome was even more perfect than anticipated.
Now that she was seated alongside Chongguang Zhenren in the place of honor, it meant she had the privilege of speaking on equal terms with Chongguang Zhenren during the Sea Clan’s grand sacrificial ceremony.
This privilege was assuredly due to her unspeakably precious status as the Lord of Hua Ying Palace, but at present, it was all because of Qi Xiao.
Qi Xiao coming with her was a show of support in itself.
Who was Qi Xiao?
She was a legendary leader who hailed from the top-ranking Dong Lai Qi Family.
In her youth, she aspired for the seat of Family Head, competing with her beloved younger brother, Qi Wen, who was equally hailed as a prodigy. On all fronts, they were evenly matched.
But in the end, Old Master Qi chose to pass the seat to his son. Using a significant opportunity, he helped Qi Wen achieve the status of God Arrives prematurely, allowing Qi Wen to firmly secure the position of Family Head.
Feeling that their father favored her younger brother, Qi Xiao, in a rage, severed ties with the family.
Three years later, she too achieved the status of God Arrives.
She cut off all relations with the Qi Family and started from scratch in the military. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Leading the charge in every battle, she was victorious in every fight.
Soldiering on, climbing higher and higher, she eventually relied on her own abilities to ascend to the rank of Dongzhen, completely surpassing her brother who had inherited the position of Family Head.
The role of Commander of the Xia Shi Army was not given to her by the Qi Family.
She had snatched it directly from Qi Wen’s hands.
A character so formidable, a Military Sage accompanying Jiang Wuyou to the event, had far exceeded the expectations of Zhongxuan Sheng and Jiang Wang!
