101: I don't care about the way, hug left and right

At the peak of Tiandao Peak, the atmosphere solidified to an extreme.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on the two individuals sitting side-by-side.

The Hongtian Saint Son, with white robes and black hair, possessed the Aura of an exiled immortal.

The Dao Academy Goddess, in a plain dress and moonlit splendor, was as cold and aloof as a fairy.

The two sat together, appearing so harmonious and so natural.

This scene was like a piercing sword to the hearts of others present, especially the young Prodigies who harbored affection for Ji Qingxue!

And for Yuan Changfeng, it was an even heavier blow!

His face alternated between green and white.

The killing intent and jealousy in his originally gentle and refined eyes were almost impossible to suppress.

He could even feel the gazes from all directions, filled with sympathy, pity, and... schadenfreude.

Yuan Changfeng, the acknowledged number one among the younger generation of Taichu Dao Academy, the Third Prince of the Tianyuan Dynasty, and a Core Disciple of Taichu Dao Academy!

He had meticulously prepared this grand event, inviting heroes from all walks of life, intending to seize this opportunity to establish his irreplaceable status and, incidentally, thoroughly trample Jiang Chen underfoot.

But now, the banquet had just begun, and he himself had become the biggest joke of the entire event!

"Heh heh..."

Yuan Changfeng let out an inexplicable dry laugh from his throat.

He slowly withdrew his hand, which had been stiff in mid-air, and hid it in his sleeve.

He took a deep breath, using all the self-control he possessed in his life, to prevent himself from exploding on the spot.

He couldn't panic!

Especially at this moment, he absolutely couldn't panic!

This must be Jiang Chen's conspiracy! He must have used despicable means to bewitch Ji Qingxue!

As long as he, in the upcoming Dao discussion, displayed his peerless talent and strength, crushing all others, he would surely make Junior Sister Qingxue change her mind!

He would make everyone see clearly who was truly destined by Heavenly Dao!

Thinking of this, Yuan Changfeng forced out a smile uglier than a cry, and returned to his main seat.

Just then.

In the sky, another immortal light descended.

An immortal boat, crafted entirely from moonlight divine jade, slowly docked at the peak.

From the immortal boat, a breathtakingly beautiful figure slowly walked out.

The woman wore a light blue gauze dress, with a tall figure, captivating beauty, and an Aura as cold as the moon; it was Nangong Mingyue!

"Fairy Nangong!"

"Jiang Chen's fiancée is here too?"

"Oh my... now... now there's a good show to watch!"

The crowd instantly erupted, and everyone's eyes became incredibly lively.

They scanned back and forth between Jiang Chen, Ji Qingxue, and the newly arrived Nangong Mingyue.

A Shura field!

A true Shura field had arrived!

Nangong Mingyue ignored the surrounding gazes; her cold Phoenix eyes immediately fell upon Jiang Chen.

And on Ji Qingxue, who was beside him.

Her steps were neither hurried nor slow.

Step by step, she walked towards Jiang Chen.

Ji Qingxue also felt this gaze; she slightly turned her head, meeting Nangong Mingyue's eyes.

Two women, both peerlessly beautiful and equally cold in demeanor, their gazes intersected in the air.

Invisible electric currents flickered, making the surrounding air instantly become viscous.

Wen Yan, watching from the side, was shaking his fan so hard he almost broke it.

He couldn't help but lean into Xiao Tiandu's ear, winking and saying, "It's over, it's over! The Saint's backyard is about to catch fire!"

"Exciting! Too exciting!"

"A Shura field! Do you think the Saint will be beaten by the Saint's wife?"

Xiao Tiandu gave him a cold glare, ignoring him.

Nangong Mingyue moved her lotus steps, arriving in front of Jiang Chen and stopping.

She didn't look at Jiang Chen, but at Ji Qingxue, and her clear, cold voice rang out.

"This must be Fairy Qingxue of Taichu Dao Academy, I've heard much about her."

Ji Qingxue slowly stood up, her expression calm, her tone equally indifferent.

"Fairy Nangong, a pleasure to meet you."

The two women merely exchanged simple greetings, yet everyone felt a breathtaking pressure.

After Nangong Mingyue slightly nodded to Ji Qingxue, she very naturally walked to Jiang Chen's other side.

Then, in front of everyone, she sat down beside Jiang Chen.

She extended her slender jade hand, gently grasped Jiang Chen's, and spoke in a soft whisper.

"I'm a bit late."

Yuan Changfeng looked at Jiang Chen; on his left was Ji Qingxue, who stirred his heart, and on his right was his rightful fiancée.

Seeing this scene, Yuan Changfeng, whose suppressed Blood Qi had just subsided, surged up again.

He felt like his lungs were about to explode from anger!

Jiang Chen!

You shameless scoundrel! Scum!

The atmosphere of the Dao discussion he had painstakingly created was completely ruined by Jiang Chen's arrival and the rivalry between the two women!

Everyone's attention was on Jiang Chen!

He, the protagonist, had completely become a background prop!

Jiang Chen looked at Nangong Mingyue, then took her hand.

"How could that be?"

Nangong Mingyue's delicate body trembled slightly, but she didn't pull away; only a faint blush subtly crept onto her cold cheek, so fast that it was imperceptible.

Immediately after, he turned to look at Yuan Changfeng.

"I see everyone has pretty much arrived. Aren't you going to start your little Dao discussion meeting?"

"Cough cough!"

Yuan Changfeng coughed heavily twice, forcefully drawing everyone's attention back.

"Changfeng was negligent."

"Fellow Daoists have come a long way, and Changfeng is deeply grateful. Today's Dao discussion aims to exchange and verify ideas, to offer a humble opinion and invite more valuable ones. I hope you will not hesitate to share your wisdom."

He stood up, his voice suddenly rising, his Aura erupting, and a powerful pressure belonging to a Mahayana Middle Stage Cultivator spread out with a rumble.

These words were impeccably spoken, instantly allowing him to regain some face, and many people secretly nodded.

As expected of Yuan Changfeng, such Heart-Nature is indeed extraordinary.

After a series of minor interludes, this small Dao discussion meeting finally officially began.

A successor from an ancient aristocratic family was the first to rise, expounding his understanding of the Dao of formations, quoting classics and speaking eloquently.

Subsequently, a Young Lord from a great sect discussed the methods of utilizing Bloodline Power... One Prodigy after another took the stage, expressing their views, and the entire Tiandao Peak was filled with Dao sounds, interwoven Laws, and various auspicious phenomena.

For a time, the scene truly reverted to the appearance of a grand Dao discussion.

Yuan Changfeng sat in the main seat, nodding occasionally, or posing one or two insightful questions, fully displaying his profound foundation and extensive knowledge, gradually drawing everyone's attention back from the previous farce.

However, Jiang Chen had no interest in this.

He held Nangong Mingyue's hand with one hand and a wine cup with the other, leaning his head to whisper something into Nangong Mingyue's ear.

The warm breath brushed against Nangong Mingyue's sensitive earlobe, leaving a faint blush on her cold cheek, a blush that remained throughout.

As for Ji Qingxue on the other side, although she wasn't conversing with Jiang Chen.

She merely gazed quietly at the sea of clouds before her, her eyes unfocused, her mind wandering, evidently also uninterested in the high-flown discussions of these people.

Yuan Changfeng was extremely annoyed by this and seized the opportunity to change the subject, speaking in Jiang Chen's direction.

"The Dao has myriad paths, but they all lead to the same destination. Changfeng's words are but one man's opinion."

"I have long heard that Brother Jiang possesses peerless talent and unparalleled combat prowess, so he must surely have different insights."

"Taking advantage of an opportunity like today, why doesn't Brother Jiang also share with everyone the Dao you cultivate?"