36: Banquet test, Princess Guanshan!

“Hahaha.”

“Ninth Brother, we are all brothers, so let's not speak like strangers.”

“We, your Imperial Brothers and Sisters, are all happy that you are back.”

“Consort Shi and Imperial Father have missed you for many years. Now that you have returned, it fulfills a long-held wish of theirs.” Fourth Prince Chu Shen said with a smile.

“That’s right, Ninth Brother.”

“We are all family; there’s no need for formalities.”

“From now on, if you ever need anything in the city, just come find your Sixth Sister.” Sixth Princess Chu Xinyan chimed in.

“Thank you, Sixth Sister.” Chu Yun put down his wine glass and sat back down.

“Ninth Brother, Eldest Brother hosted this banquet mainly for you.”

“Shouldn’t you show us, your Imperial Brothers and Sisters, a little something?”

Chu Yuan, disguised as the Heavenly Demoness, spoke leisurely.

This was arranged by the Crown Prince from the beginning, and the Heavenly Demoness had already secretly informed Chu Yun.

She told him what arrangements would be made against him at today's banquet.

Chu Yun smiled without changing his expression: “May I ask what Third Brother means?”

Chu Yuan smiled: “Our Great Xia Dynasty has always revered martial arts, and as princes, we must not be negligent in the Dao of Martial Arts.”

“Ninth Brother has been back for a few days, but we still don’t know his talent and strength. Why not take advantage of this grand banquet for Ninth Brother to demonstrate his abilities?”

Upon hearing this, most of the powerful nobles present showed meaningful expressions.

This was clearly Third Prince’s attempt to probe what level the Ninth Prince’s cultivation strength was at.

“Third Brother, Ninth Prince has only been back for a few days after all.”

“He probably hasn’t even had the chance to learn most of the Imperial Family’s Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities. Why the rush?”

To Chu Yun’s surprise, the one speaking up for him at this moment was none other than Eighth Prince Chu Hao.

One must know that during the Misty Rain Tower auction, Chu Hao’s people participated in the intelligence auction for his Princes Residence’s defensive forces.

His intent to harm him was questionable.

Eighth Prince Chu Hao had an elegant demeanor, looking like a scholar, with a very calm and stable temperament.

Just by looking at his face, Chu Yun could feel that his thoughts were profound and definitely not as simple as they appeared on the surface.

“Eighth Prince, that’s not right.”

“As princes, I merely want Ninth Brother to display his growth during his years outside.”

“Regardless of whether he is strong or weak, as his elder brother, how could I possibly criticize him?” Chu Yuan replied.

The Crown Prince, as the host of this banquet, was currently holding a wine glass, leisurely watching from his seat.

Chu Yun understood that if he didn’t accept now, they would find various other excuses later.

Since that was the case, what was the harm in accepting?

“Eighth Brother’s kind intentions, Chu Yun thanks you.”

“However, Third Brother also has a point. Since today’s banquet was set up for me by Your Highness the Crown Prince, then I should indeed show something.” Chu Yun slowly stood up.

The Crown Prince said politely, “There’s no need for so many formalities. If Ninth Brother doesn’t wish to, we can just continue chatting and drinking.”

Chu Yun shook his head, his heart mocking Chu Rong’s hypocrisy.

He didn’t come forward himself, letting Third Prince speak for him, and in the end, he still wanted to play the good guy.

“But if I am to demonstrate, shouldn’t there be an opponent?”

Chu Yun stood in the center of the main hall, after all the singing girls had left. He looked around and then at the Crown Prince, asking.

“Then allow me to experience the Ninth Prince’s brilliant moves.”

Among the aristocratic nobles, a young woman dressed in blue slowly stood up and walked over.

“This is?”

After Chu Yun questioned, the Crown Prince immediately introduced: “I almost forgot.”

“Come, allow me to introduce.”

“This is the Prince of Guanshan’s beloved daughter, and also the adopted daughter of our Imperial Dynasty’s current Imperial Advisor, Princess Beilanqi of Guanshan.”

Chu Yun looked at her and smiled: “So it’s Princess of Guanshan, I’ve heard much about you.”

“Ninth Prince, you are too kind.”

“Today, Lanqi will experience Ninth Prince’s abilities. I ask Ninth Prince to go easy on me.” Princess of Guanshan said with a slight smile.

Chu Yun was also not modest: “No problem, no problem.”

“Ninth Brother, Princess, this match is just a simple spar. Please do not hurt each other’s feelings.” The Crown Prince hypocritically exhorted.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Eldest Brother, rest assured.”

The two then stood opposite each other, only five steps apart. All eyes in the hall were now fixed on them.

Beilanqi’s cultivation was at the Peak of the Qi Gathering Realm. Among the Geniuses in the Imperial City, she wasn’t particularly outstanding.

However, everyone knew that Chu Yun had been missing for over twenty years, lacking the Imperial Family’s resources and cultivation since childhood, and had only returned for a few days. In this match, he was destined for a crushing defeat.

There was no suspense whatsoever.

“Ninth Prince, please excuse me.”

“Five Star Divination!”

Beilanqi attacked first. Her spiritual power transformed into five consecutive spiritual orbs resembling stars, which smashed down from five directions.

Chu Yun looked up, a slight smile on his lips.

The next second, Chu Yun’s body was like a phantom, easily dodging the five spiritual orbs.

“Very fast!”

Eighth Prince’s pupils slightly contracted. The other princes, upon seeing Chu Yun’s speed, instantly realized.

This Ninth Brother of theirs was probably not that simple.

Beilanqi saw Chu Yun dodge, but she wasn’t flustered. With a control of her spiritual power, the five spiritual orbs shot out hundreds of shining spiritual rays, raining down like a storm.

Chu Yun now raised his left palm, and the spiritual power from his palm surged out, condensing into a blood-red rainbow in front of him.

“Break!”

The blood-red rainbow pierced through, swift as a Blood Dragon devouring everything. Blood light splattered, shattering the shining spiritual rays.

Bang bang bang!!

The blood-red rainbow continued its momentum, consecutively piercing through Beilanqi’s five spiritual orbs.

By the time she reacted, the blood-red rainbow was already resting above her brow.

If it advanced another inch, her life would be in danger!

Upon seeing this scene, the entire hall fell silent.

Beilanqi’s face was pale at this moment, and she was so scared that her breathing almost stopped.

As for everyone else, their faces were filled with shock.

Even the Crown Prince had a deep trace of surprise in his pupils.

“Didn’t scare you, did I, Princess?”

Chu Yun retracted his power and came before her, a faint smile on his face.

“N-no… I’m fine.”

“Thank you, Ninth Prince, for showing mercy.” Beilanqi took a deep breath and said.

“That’s good.” Chu Yun then looked at the Crown Prince.

“Eldest Brother, for this demonstration of mine, I wonder if Eldest Brother and everyone present are satisfied?” Chu Yun asked deliberately.

“Ninth Brother, you truly gave Eldest Brother a surprise.”

“I didn’t expect Ninth Brother to already be at the Early Stage of the Transformation Qi Realm. Eldest Brother is happy for you!”

Although Chu Rong was extremely displeased internally, he still maintained a smile on the surface.