135: Chapter 135 A Feast of Heroes, The New Chosen One!

After Lin Yi finished speaking...

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Ji Yaoguang pursed her lips, and the exhaustion she had suppressed for so long finally showed in her eyes.

"It's a long story."

"At first, my mother's blood and Qi were simply disordered after seclusion, sometimes surging and sometimes waning."

Later, at some unknown point, a wisp of extremely strange black Qi inexplicably appeared in her body."

"This black Qi is incredibly eerie; it usually lies dormant."

"But whenever it flares up, it even gnaws away at Mother's Divine Soul, inch by inch."

As she reached this point, her fingers tightened slightly.

"Our Yaochi has invited countless famous doctors and even asked Seniors at the Quasi-Emperor level to examine her."

"But no one can explain exactly where the root of Mother's illness lies."

"Some say it's a relapse of an old injury, others say she was tainted by the ominousness of a Restricted Area."

Lin Yi's eyes flickered slightly.

Restricted Area ominousness.

As soon as those words were spoken, Shen Qingyue also looked up.

Before Ji Yaoguang could say more, the sound of nine jade bells suddenly rang out from outside the hall.

The bell tolls rippled out layer by layer, passing through the mist and overcoming the lake breeze, making the entire immortal island brighten significantly.

Ji Yaoguang let out a soft breath.

"The grand event has begun."

"Saint Lin, everyone, please take your seats."

"Once everyone is gathered at the banquet, my mother will also make an appearance."

Lin Yi nodded.

The group followed her out of the side hall, crossed several jade bridges, and entered the main island in the center of the lake.

Before they even reached the venue, the scent of peaches rushed toward them.

The scent wasn't cloying; instead, it was crisp and refreshing.

Taking a breath of it even smoothed the blood and Qi in one's chest.

Chu Wanqing's eyes sparkled, and she wished she could dive right into the peach forest.

"Brother Lin Yi, if we lived here, we'd probably smell the fruit even in our dreams."

Xu Chen was even more direct.

The fat man looked left and right all the way, his neck stretched out long.

Finally, his gaze was fixed firmly on the spiritual fruits and immortal brews on the jade tables ahead.

"I declare,"

"this trip was not in vain."

Su Yuxi glanced at him.

"Is there any time you go out that isn't for the sake of eating?"

Xu Chen coughed, his face full of solemnity.

"I consider food to be as important as the heavens!"

Chu Wanqing almost laughed out loud.

Shen Qingyue stood by Lin Yi's side, her gaze sweeping over the entire venue.

The high platform in the center of the lake was enormous, spreading out in all directions like a jade-colored sea of clouds suspended over the holy lake.

Seats for the various parties were arranged on both sides.

Successors of Holy Lands, Prodigies of Emperor Clans, and Prodigies of Ancient Sects—a gathering of heroes.

Almost all the prominent members of the younger generation from the surrounding areas of the Eastern Barrens were gathered here.

Exotic beasts circled in the sky, ancient war chariots were parked on the ground, and there were spirit boats, divine palanquins, and hanging lanterns—everything imaginable.

It was truly lively.

There was also no shortage of Killing Intent.

As soon as Lin Yi appeared, many gazes from the center of the lake weighed down on him.

Some expressions were complex.

Some were defiant.

And some didn't even bother to hide their defiance, their faces filled with jealousy and hatred.

It couldn't be helped.

Ranked first on the three thousand extreme dao list, and having recently fought a major battle at the Chu family.

Reputation, sometimes, was more oppressive than an Emperor Weapon.

Not to mention he was accompanied by the three beauties: Su Yuxi, Shen Qingyue, and Chu Wanqing.

Of the top four on the three thousand extreme dao list, Lin Yi's group occupied all four seats.

Let alone their own generation, even some old fellows would have to step aside upon seeing this lineup.

Ji Yaoguang personally led Lin Yi's group to the foremost seats.

This position was extremely conspicuous.

It was almost directly below the main seat.

As soon as she left, the hushed discussions around them increased.

"Yaochi's treatment and respect for him are way too much!"

"Nonsense, if Saint Lin Yi doesn't sit there, who is qualified to?"

"The top of the list is the top of the list; wherever he goes, he must be revered. That is strength!"

"Revered or not, I don't believe no one has objections and wants to take him down a notch!"

"If you're not afraid of death, then go ahead. See if your bones are harder or Saint Lin Yi's immortal burial coffin is harder!"

"I..."

After Lin Yi sat down, his expression remained calm.

Chu Wanqing couldn't be bothered with what others thought; as soon as she sat down, she set her eyes on the immortal peaches on the table.

She picked one up and bounced it lightly in her hand.

"Can I take this with me?"

Su Yuxi didn't respond to that, but her gaze swept around the area.

"The venue was set up very hurriedly."

Her voice was not loud.

"The expressions of many Yaochi Elders aren't quite right, and the main seat is still empty."

Lin Yi gave an 'en' in response.

"This was never meant to be a simple banquet."

Xu Chen was already munching away.

He took a bite, and his eyes instantly widened.

"So delicious."

"This Fatty is willing to give Yaochi a thumbs up!"

Chu Wanqing looked at him with disdain.

"Keep your voice down."

"You look like you just came out of the mountains right now."

Xu Chen set the peach pit aside and spoke righteously.

"I *did* come out of the mountains."

Lin Yi picked up his wine cup, but just as he was about to drink, a commotion suddenly broke out ahead.

It wasn't the usual noise of someone entering.

Rather, someone was intentionally stealing the spotlight.

A white shadow descended from high above, landing squarely in the very center of the venue.

The jade-paved ground was even shaken with a ring of fine cracks.

The gazes of everyone present turned in unison.

The newcomer was dressed in a white robe with wide sleeves, looking quite presentable, but the arrogance on his face could not be hidden in the slightest.

He stood there motionless, first looking up to sweep his gaze over the crowd.

That look didn't seem like he was attending a banquet, but rather like he was here to inspect people.

Chu Wanqing frowned as soon as she saw him.

"Brother Lin Yi, look at this person."

"He puts on more airs than those old fogies in my family."

Xu Chen also clicked his tongue.

"This vibe isn't right."

"He doesn't look like a guest; he looks like he's looking for a beating!"

Lin Yi didn't speak.

His gaze had already fallen upon the white-robed youth.

The other party seemed to sense it as well, shifting his gaze to meet Lin Yi's directly.

The air seemed to turn colder by half.

The white-robed youth suddenly smiled.

That smile held no politeness whatsoever, only blatant contempt.

In the next moment, he spoke with his hands behind his back, his voice infused with spiritual power, instantly spreading throughout the venue.

"I am the successor of the Heaven and Earth Gate, Xu Tian!"

"I heard that the Holy Mother of Yaochi is afflicted with a strange illness. Having descended the mountain this time, I have come specifically to take a look."

As soon as the words 'Heaven and Earth Gate' came out, the venue fell noticeably silent.

Then, the place erupted in all directions.

Many young Cultivators were stunned at first, and then their expressions changed completely as they realized.

"Heaven and Earth Gate?"

"That Heaven and Earth Gate that has been in seclusion for who knows how many years?"

"Those old fogies are actually willing to let their Disciples enter the world?"

"Rumor has it that the people of Heaven and Earth Gate are most skilled in the medical path and also the best at putting on airs."

"I used to think it was just a legend, but today I've finally seen it for myself."

Ji Yaoguang's originally steady expression also wavered.

Clearly, this identity carried significant weight.

But Lin Yi's expression remained unchanged.

Deep in his eyes, a very faint immortal light flickered.

The Primordial Immortal Pupil activated!

With just one glance, the flow of Origin within Xu Tian's body was clearly revealed.

That vitality was very thick.

So thick it was glowing.

But beneath that brightness, there was also a deep sense of predation.

Tai Su Power.

The Innate Tai Su Holy Body.

Lin Yi's eyes darkened slightly, then returned to calm.

He arrived quite quickly.

Xu Tian.

Yet another Child of Destiny!