First Prince Jiang Haomiao, Jiang Yunran, and the others left together with Jun Xiaoyao.
Leaving only Jiang Chen behind, ignored by everyone.
Jiang Chen's face was as black as if it had been smeared with soot from the bottom of a pot.
This trip to the Lingyang Ancient Realm had truly been a total loss for him.
Not only did he fail to execute his plan of playing the hero saving the damsel to win Jiang Yunran's favor,
but he had instead provided Jun Xiaoyao with the Opportunity to play the hero, leaving a deep impression on Jiang Yunran.
If that were all, it might have been bearable.
But he didn't even manage to get a single hair's worth of the Opportunity from the Xuanyuan Heavenly Waterfall.
That was truly humiliating.
A shadow of gloom crossed Jiang Chen's face.
Jun Xiaoyao not only threatened his status and position,
but now, even the goddess he admired most in his heart seemed quite interested and curious about Jun Xiaoyao.
This made Jiang Chen feel as though his heart was being scraped by knives and pricked by needles.
"I cannot just admit defeat like this..." Jiang Chen thought to himself.
He still wanted to struggle a little more.
On the other side, Jiang Yunran and First Prince Jiang Haomiao went to pay their respects to Emperor Jiang, Jiang Tailin, first.
Jiang Tailin looked at Jun Xiaoyao with a faint smile on his face.
"Jun Xiaoyao, you have truly done a great deed, suppressing various Prodigies and talents with just a single spiritual body."
"This has made other factions more wary of our Tianyu Immortal Dynasty, and they dare not act rashly."
Jiang Tailin was in a very good mood.
In the past, when the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty was in its prime, it dominated the four cardinal directions, and all lands came to pay tribute.
Those were the days of its Peak.
Even the top hundred races, such as the Blue Demon Clan and the Spirit Horn Tribe, had to swallow their anger and remain silent.
However, due to certain reasons, the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty was no longer what it once was.
Although it remained glorious, it was clear that factions like the Dayan Immortal Dynasty and the Blue Demon Clan were starting to make restless moves.
Under such circumstances, Jun Xiaoyao emerged out of nowhere and took strong action.
He suppressed various Prodigies and talents with his spiritual body, shocking all sides.
Other factions could not help but wonder in shock: where exactly did this Jun Xiaoyao pop out from?
Could there be other hidden existences within the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty?
Because of this, those factions that were originally restless now felt wary of the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty.
It could be said that Jun Xiaoyao's unintentional actions had actually done the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty a huge favor.
"This was also beyond my expectations," Jun Xiaoyao said with a smile.
He was simply too lazy to bother with them; there was no deeper meaning.
"Regardless, Jun Xiaoyao, your contribution this time is immense."
"If not for your reluctance, I would want to grant you a royal title right now," Jiang Tailin said with a faint smile.
Jiang Yunran's long eyelashes lifted slightly, showing some surprise.
For an Immortal Dynasty, granting a royal title was no small matter.
Generally speaking, only those with extremely high status, great prestige, and significant contributions to the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty were qualified to be granted a royal title.
Yet Jun Xiaoyao had this Opportunity and declined it.
It could only be said that one could be willful when one had status and strength.
"Alright, you young people go and gather."
Jiang Tailin said, while looking at Jiang Yunran with a thoughtful gaze.
It seemed his daughter was quite curious about Jun Xiaoyao as well.
This was a good thing.
A Young Emperor Level figure like Jun Xiaoyao, who also possessed the potential for Immortal Ascension, was a rare talent.
Plus, he had the protection of the Jiang Family and the Jun Family.
Perhaps he was even related to that clan.
Such a figure would almost certainly become a Dominator of the world, reaching a Peak that others could hardly hope to attain.
It was very necessary to build a good relationship with such a figure early on.
Emperor Jiang was very happy to see his children befriending Jun Xiaoyao.
Subsequently, Jun Xiaoyao and the others held a banquet in one of the imperial palaces.
Jiang Yunran, First Prince Jiang Haomiao, Fifth Prince Jiang Tianlan, Seventh Princess Jiang Wanyi, and other direct descendants of the Jiang royal family all took their seats.
In addition, there were other direct Disciples of the Jiang Family, both male and female, all of whom had come out of admiration.
The eyes they cast toward Jun Xiaoyao were filled with admiration and respect.
They were full of admiration for this peerless Young Master who possessed the dual Bloodline of the Jun Family and the Jiang Family.
Many Jiang women, in particular, had eyes sparkling with wonder and a hint of longing.
Jun Xiaoyao, in his white robes with wide sleeves, sat in the main seat at the very top.
Beside him sat a young girl in green, who was none other than Sang Yu.
Jun Xiaoyao had brought Sang Yu along as well.
This little girl had never seen such a scene before.
At this moment, her little face looked somewhat nervous as she huddled beside Jun Xiaoyao like a quail.
On the other side were Jiang Yunran, First Prince Jiang Haomiao, and the others.
Although Jun Xiaoyao had never liked the noise of banquets,
but since they were all from the Jiang Family, he could not refuse.
As they chatted and laughed, the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
Jun Xiaoyao's vision and eloquence were impeccable.
It made Jiang Yunran feel very comfortable, and a smile never left her lips.
Even a proud daughter of heaven like her, who was devoted to cultivation, had to admit:
Jun Xiaoyao was indeed someone who easily evoked affection in others.
One could not find a single flaw, nor a reason for the opposite sex to refuse him.
Even the word "perfect" was a redundant description for Jun Xiaoyao.
Meanwhile, at a seat far from the main table,
Jiang Chen was drinking alone.
In truth, he did not want to come.
But he was worried about Jiang Yunran.
As the fine wine went down his throat, it tasted bitter in his mouth.
Especially when he saw Jiang Yunran talking to Jun Xiaoyao, occasionally revealing a sweet smile.
Jiang Chen felt as if the sound of falling snowflakes and whistling north winds were ringing in his ears.
It was chilling to the bone.
On Jun Xiaoyao's side, during the banquet,
First Prince Jiang Haomiao brought up the matter of their defensive Formation being broken within the Lingyang Ancient Realm.
"Actually, if the defensive Formation hadn't had any issues, we would have had time to prepare."
"But it seems they had planned it long ago."
"It's just that the Formation being broken so easily is a bit suspicious," First Prince Jiang Haomiao said.
Jiang Yunran's beautiful eyes showed a thoughtful expression as she said, "Is it possible that within the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty..."
Her words caused the expressions of some of the princes and princesses present to change.
Jun Xiaoyao, however, picked up a cup of tea and took a calm sip.
His peripheral vision fell secretly on Jiang Chen in the distance.
Upon hearing Jiang Yunran's words, Jiang Chen's hand holding the wine cup paused slightly.
Then, he returned to normal.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled inwardly.
This Jiang Chen actually had some talent as an actor.
Jun Xiaoyao could conclude that Jiang Chen was involved in this matter.
Even if he didn't lead the plan, he was definitely a participant, and he couldn't distance himself from the breaking of the Formation.
But Jun Xiaoyao was not in a hurry to speak out.
Saying it now would make everyone suspicious of Jiang Chen.
But it wouldn't be decisive.
Furthermore, Jiang Chen's status was somewhat special; he was the Young Pavilion Master of the Guantian Pavilion.
However, as long as Jiang Chen wanted to keep struggling, he would naturally reveal his flaws and end up completely disgraced.
And all Jun Xiaoyao had to do was set a trap.
After thinking for a moment, Jun Xiaoyao changed the subject.
"I think, rather than dwelling on this,"
"what we should be more concerned about is why factions like the Dayan Immortal Dynasty chose to target you now."
First Prince Jiang Haomiao, Jiang Yunran, and the others looked at each other and suddenly realized.
"The Emperor Fall Battlefield!"