This Is What a Villain Is Like

Chapter 123: Chapter 85: What’s the Point of Overwhelming Power If Not to Deliberately Intimidate Ling Zhuyun?

"Luo Ying..."

The gold-robed young man named Ao Xu was clearly wary of the approaching pretty girl. Hearing her question, he could only brace himself and answer, "My sister is still occupied with other matters and was unable to come." freewebnovёl.ƈom

"Is that so..."

"My last fight with her was truly exhilarating. It’s a shame we couldn’t determine a winner."

The pretty girl seemed somewhat regretful upon hearing this. She shook her head, then sat down at a nearby table, making all the young members of the Alien Races around her feel as if they were sitting on pins and needles.

The Dragon-man Race was one of the foremost royal families among all the Alien Races, possessing a noble bloodline and immense power.

And the gold-robed man’s sister was none other than the Princess of the Dragon-man Race.

The fact that this pretty girl before them could fight her to a standstill was enough to prove her own strength.

She also hailed from an extremely formidable Alien Race Dao Lineage called the Sea Abyss Saint Sect, and she herself was suspected of being a descendant of the ancient Sea God, possessing terrifying talent.

With Luo Ying’s arrival, the Star-Picking Platform became even more lively. Soon after, many other members of the younger generation who had recently made a name for themselves also appeared.

Although Jiang Lan, the host, had yet to appear, many of the young prodigies who had received invitations had already arrived.

Before long, a handsome young man in a purple Daoist Robe with a graceful bearing arrived. A divine radiance seemed to swirl around him, and his aura was peaceful and righteous. He was followed by many fellow disciples, all of their robes bearing the emblem of the Taiyi Sect, and all of them treating the handsome man at the front as their leader.

"The current generation’s Dao Yi True Inheritance of the Taiyi Sect..."

Many people recognized the newcomer, their hearts shaking.

As the leader of the current generation of Immortal Sects, the Taiyi Sect’s status was transcendent. Its disciples traveled far and wide, and no matter where they went, they were highly respected. No one dared to underestimate or look down on them.

To say nothing of a True Disciple, who could compete for the position of Sect Leader in the future.

There were innumerable ties between the Taiyi Sect and the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

The wife of the current Prime Minister was the Taiyi Sect Saintess of the previous generation. The family behind her was one of the oldest and most ancient lineages in the Taiyi Sect, with an unfathomably deep foundation.

Whether it was the change of the Taiyi Sect’s Sect Leader or the promotion of Elders and True Disciples, none of it could be achieved without the support of those few lineages.

"Senior Brother Dao Yi..."

The many young people present all rose to their feet, bowing to the approaching Dao Yi. Even the pretty girl had to stand and give a slight nod in greeting.

Dao Yi’s full name was Li Daoyi. The surname Li had been bestowed upon him and was also the surname of his lineage within the Taiyi Sect.

That Li Daoyi could rank among the Taiyi Sect’s True Inheritors was naturally inseparable from the support of that lineage.

"Has the Young Master not arrived yet?"

After Li Daoyi arrived, he smiled and nodded slightly. He then found a seat and sat down, glancing around, but did not see any sign of Jiang Lan.

"The Young Master will probably be here in a little while," Ao Xu replied.

Li Daoyi nodded. "With the emergence of Purple Mist True Monarch’s abode this time, the Sect has ordered us to come and do everything in our power to help the Young Master seize this opportunity. When the time comes, I will be counting on all of you to work together and lend your aid."

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Dao Yi. We will certainly do our utmost to assist the Young Master."

"Anyone who dares to stand in our way will be making an enemy of us all."

Hearing this, Ao Xu, Luo Ying, and the other young figures all nodded in agreement. It was clear they had already received their orders.

Although Jiang Lan had no cultivation, no one dared to show him any disrespect.

To put it nicely, the Sects and clans behind them were supported by the Prime Minister’s Mansion. To put it bluntly, they were essentially vassal and slave clans of the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Even though Jiang Lan lacked cultivation, his status still made him their master.

It was just that in the past, Jiang Lan had never shown much interest in the matter of cultivation; otherwise, they all should have been his followers.

Seeing this scene, the expressions of the other young people on the Star-Picking Platform shifted slightly. The power of the Prime Minister’s Mansion was plain to see.

A mere invitation to a tea-brewing gathering had brought together so many loyal young Celestial Prides.

If this force were allowed to grow in the future, one could only imagine how terrifying it would become.

Following the appearance of the disciples from the Taiyi Sect, disciples from the Ancient Inquiring Sect and the Celestial Demon Hall also appeared one after another.

The leading disciple of the Ancient Inquiring Sect was named Han Yiming. He was a tall, brawny man with bronze skin and astonishing vitality, like an Ancient Fierce Beast reborn in the world.

His battle record was impressive. Some time ago, he fought against numerous Celestial Prides of the same realm without a single defeat. When the news spread, it caused huge waves in various regions.

After appearing in Anyang City, a member of the younger generation who detected his presence, unconvinced of his strength, challenged him to a battle. The result was a one-palm defeat on the dueling stage.

Thus, Han Yiming’s fame soared, and he was hailed by many busybodies as one of the most powerful individuals of the current younger generation.

A floral fragrance drifted through the sky as crystalline petals rained down. The disciples of the Divine Maiden Palace had also arrived. The one who appeared was also a True Inheritor, the same one who had made a fleeting appearance outside Anyang City that day before vanishing without a trace.

Her face was veiled by a light gauze, and a loose, deep-purple long dress concealed her curvaceous and exquisite figure, leaving her snow-white, delicate skin to the imagination. Her gaze was enchanting, shimmering as if with water, and seemed capable of hooking one’s very Divine Soul.

"Fairy Miaoyin..."

Many of the young people felt their vitality surge. When their eyes met hers, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of intoxicating enchantment. Once they snapped out of it, they hastily averted their gazes, inwardly alarmed.

The Divine Maiden Palace was not a righteous and orthodox sect like the Jasper Pool Sect. This Sect was very low-key, but its actions were neither truly evil nor truly righteous, displaying a tendency to act as they pleased.

"As the host, how could Young Master Jiang Lan possibly be late..."