161: God of the Setting Sun

As these words fell, everyone's gaze turned towards him.

When they saw who it was, someone immediately said with a joyful smile, "Sunset God Lord is too polite. It is our honor to be invited to the late Emperor's banquet."

Although these words were flattery, no one found anything wrong with them.

They all followed suit, echoing the sentiment.

The man who had spoken earlier had a fleeting look of self-satisfaction on his face.

He then politely extended his hand again, inviting everyone inside.

Lin Mu stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed on the speaking man.

Zhang Boyue behind him seemed to notice Lin Mu's gaze.

He quickly whispered, "This person is the God Emperor's eldest son, known as Sunset God Lord."

After Zhang Boyue finished speaking, seeing that Lin Mu did not respond, he remained silent.

After the group entered the banquet hall, the servants of the God Emperor Palace ushered everyone to their seats.

The banquet hall was incredibly spacious; even with hundreds of people seated, it didn't feel crowded.

Lin Mu and his companions sat in a corner.

Perhaps it was a coincidence, but sitting next to him were Jun Wuyou and his companion.

Jun Wuyou also noticed Lin Mu.

However, this time, he merely glared at Lin Mu with hatred.

He did not provoke him further.

Lin Mu ignored him, his gaze casually sweeping across the banquet hall.

Lin Mu's action undoubtedly infuriated Jun Wuyou even more.

Just as he was about to lose control and erupt again, a slightly resonant voice echoed in everyone's ears.

"Lord God Emperor has arrived!"

Everyone who had been chatting amongst themselves immediately fell silent, stood up, and bowed.

"Greetings, Lord God Emperor."

These God Monarch Realm Experts, who were considered high and mighty by outsiders, all lowered their proud heads.

Amidst everyone's greetings, the Western God Emperor's figure appeared out of thin air on the main seat.

He waved his hand and said with a slightly lazy tone, "There's no need for such formalities, everyone."

His gaze swept over everyone one by one.

When he saw Lin Mu's table, his gaze involuntarily sharpened.

This was because Lin Mu was currently sitting upright at the table, calmly drinking wine.

At this moment, Jun Wuyou, who was standing not far from Lin Mu, also noticed Lin Mu's disrespectful behavior.

He secretly chuckled to himself.

Then, a furious expression appeared on his face.

He turned and pointed at Lin Mu, saying, "How audacious! How dare you disregard Lord God Emperor! You are courting death!"

After speaking, he inadvertently glanced at the Western God Emperor.

When he found that the God Emperor did not speak but was looking at him with interest, his confidence grew, and he continued to speak.

"Reporting to Lord God Emperor, this person dares to ignore the God Emperor's majesty and shows no respect for the God Emperor Palace."

"This junior humbly requests Lord God Emperor to severely punish this person."

Although Jun Wuyou was considered a nominal disciple of the Western God Emperor, he still referred to himself as a junior in front of outsiders.

Jun Wuyou's words were forceful and resonant.

Everyone else in the banquet hall also turned their gazes towards this spot.

At this moment, everyone's expressions varied.

There were those with mockery, disdain, and schadenfreude.

These people came from different factions and were happy to watch a spectacle when someone challenged the God Emperor's authority.

However, seeing that Lin Mu's face was somewhat unfamiliar and his cultivation seemed to be concealed and unreadable, they showed a hint of disdain.

But when they clearly saw the two God Monarch Realm Experts standing behind him, their expressions turned serious.

They all began to speculate about this person's identity.

From beginning to end, the Western God Emperor maintained a calm and composed expression on his face.

He merely said lazily, "Young people are inevitably high-spirited; it's harmless."

With a wave of his hand, he said, "Everyone, please be seated."

Jun Wuyou still wanted to say something.

However, the old man beside him reached out and stopped him, saying, "Young Master, let's observe the situation for now."

Seeing the old man speak thus, Jun Wuyou could only give up and sat down indignantly.

Everyone saw that the Western God Emperor had brushed off the matter so lightly.

Their gazes involuntarily fell on Lin Mu again.

Why had they never seen someone so highly regarded by the God Emperor before?

In truth, they didn't know that this banquet, seemingly held for his youngest son, was actually for the purpose of recruiting talent for the God Emperor Palace.

And Lin Mu was his primary recruitment target this time, to add another chip to his grand plan in the near future.

He had a certain understanding of Lin Mu's abilities through various channels.

Not only could he attract two God Monarch Realm Experts to his side, but his own strength far surpassed that of an ordinary God Monarch Realm Expert.

Even he couldn't discern Lin Mu's cultivation.

That could only mean that Lin Mu already possessed the strength of a quasi-Emperor, and had a cultivation method for concealing his cultivation.

This further solidified his resolve to recruit him.

Seeing everyone reseated, Sunset God Lord, who was standing beside the God Emperor, suddenly spoke.

"Thank you again, everyone, for attending the banquet celebrating my third brother's breakthrough to God Monarch Realm Expert."

"Now, please welcome the protagonist of the banquet."

As Sunset God Lord finished speaking, a handsome young man in white robes appeared in the center of the hall.

This person was incredibly handsome, so much so that even Lin Mu couldn't help but inwardly sigh, "What a beautiful face."

And the women attending the banquet let out gasps of admiration.

After the white-robed young man stood still, he bowed to everyone, saying, "This junior, Xie Yang (Setting Sun), greets all seniors."

The white-robed young man was precisely the Western God Emperor's youngest son, Xie Yang (Setting Sun).

The Western God Emperor's children, after breaking through to God Monarch Realm Expert, were all granted a title by the God Emperor.

And this newly promoted God Monarch Realm Expert's title was Xie Yang (Setting Sun).

Seeing Xie Yang (Setting Sun) bow, some factions with good relations with the Western God Emperor quickly returned the bow, saying, "Xie Yang (Setting Sun) God Monarch has broken through to God Monarch Realm Expert in just a hundred years."

"How dare we consider ourselves seniors?"

Xie Yang (Setting Sun) seemed to have anticipated such a response.

He continued politely, "Although this junior was fortunate enough to break through, I cannot compare to the seniors who have been renowned for a long time."

"In the future, I will still need to rely on the care of all seniors."

Seeing Xie Yang (Setting Sun) God Monarch speak so appropriately, the flattering crowd all showed satisfied smiles.

Even the factions at odds with the God Emperor Palace showed approving gazes.

However, just then, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

"He does have some self-awareness."

Although the voice was not loud, it startled everyone like a clap of thunder.

Everyone frantically searched for the speaker in the crowd.

Even the usually polite Xie Yang (Setting Sun) showed a hint of displeasure.

However, the displeased expression was only fleeting.

Then he slightly bowed towards a spot in the crowd and said, "This junior has been taught."

Everyone followed his gaze and immediately pinpointed a disheveled old man.

This old man was dressed in rags, with messy hair and a dirty face.

No one knew how he had managed to sneak in.

However, upon recognizing the old man's face, someone who knew him immediately exclaimed in surprise, "How did he get here?"

A person standing behind him asked, "Brother/Esteemed Sir, do you know this person?"

The person said with a solemn expression, "The Three Evils of the North, Evil Beggar, Zhou Tong."

"What?!"

When this name was revealed, it immediately drew a chorus of exclamations.

It was no wonder everyone reacted this way.

This was because Zhou Tong was one of the three great evil cultivators under the Northern God Emperor.

And the relationship between the Northern God Emperor and the Western God Emperor was like fire and water.

How could such a person be invited?