Chapter 470: Boiling Wine
The position below Duan Wuya—was it reserved for Duan Xinye?
At this moment, Lin Feng and Duan Xinye slowly walked toward the Star-Gazing Pavilion. Lin Feng smiled apologetically at Duan Wuya and said, "Lin Feng has kept Your Highness waiting."
Duan Wuya's gaze flickered uncertainly. He clearly hadn't expected Lin Feng to bring Duan Xinye along, though for him, this was a good thing.
"It hasn't been long. Lin Feng, come sit." Duan Wuya, who had been sitting cross-legged, actually stood up and spoke to Lin Feng with great courtesy, causing the expressions of the Snow Moon faction to stiffen.
That seat wasn't reserved for Duan Xinye—it was for Lin Feng. So Duan Wuya had been delaying the banquet all along, all because of Lin Feng?
"Xinye, you didn't even greet your imperial brother when you came. Since I haven't prepared a seat for you, you'll have to squeeze in with Lin Feng," Duan Wuya said with a smile, causing many from Snow Moon to glare at Lin Feng with hostility. Even Duan Wuya seemed to acknowledge the two of them.
In truth, given Lin Feng's performance that day by the Xiang River and his background, his rise in status was inevitable. But these noble scions and geniuses still hadn't adjusted. In their eyes, Lin Feng had once been a country bumpkin, unworthy of standing on equal footing with them. Yet now, Duan Wuya had placed Lin Feng in the seat of honor above them, and he had even won the princess's heart. How could they not resent him?
Lin Feng himself didn't stand on ceremony. He walked to the seat below Duan Wuya and sat down beside Duan Xinye, only fueling more jealousy.
The people from Dragon Mountain Empire and Tian Feng Kingdom also watched Lin Feng, their gazes shifting. This was the man who had made Duan Wuya set them aside and delay the banquet.
Among the seats behind the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind, a figure sat staring at Lin Feng and Duan Xinye. Her watery eyes held a strange glint. Lin Feng...
Duan Xinye seemed to sense something and looked in that direction. She saw a beautiful, alluring woman and was momentarily startled, then nodded at her.
This woman was Lan Jiao, who had only recently left Lin Feng's side. Seeing Duan Xinye's smile, her gaze froze. She forced an unnatural smile and then shot Lin Feng a fierce glare. No wonder this guy hadn't shown any desire to keep her around. Besides Meng Qing, he had such a beautiful woman outside, and she was even a Snow Moon princess.
Lin Feng, now seated, also surveyed the crowd. At the head were three people: two middle-aged men and one young man, all with restrained, unfathomable gazes. Opposite him sat seven people: Feng Chen and six of the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind, each brimming with vitality, their hidden gazes sharp. Just looking at him, their eyes carried a cutting edge.
As for those below the Six Envoys of Heavenly Wind, none were weaklings. All were full of energy. Lan Jiao was likely among the weakest of that group.
Below him sat Yue Tianming, Wu Qing, the Yu siblings Yu Qin and Yu Jian, and Falling Snow Gongzi. Together with Duan Wudao, Duan Wuya, and the deceased Dapeng Gongzi, these eight were the former Eight Young Masters. Yu Qin ranked fifth among the Eight Young Masters, Yu Jian eighth, and Falling Snow Gongzi seventh. Now that Dapeng Gongzi was dead, the sixth spot was vacant.
Further down was Yun Feiyang of Broken Blade City. Though he had kept a low profile that day, his battle with She Qiong had undoubtedly showcased his formidable strength. If it came to a real fight, even Falling Snow Gongzi might struggle to defeat him.
These front-row figures and the opposing Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind were the main players of this event, hence their seats of honor.
Below these Snow Moon geniuses were others of noble status, such as Celestial Wolf King Duan Tianlang.
"Now that everyone is here, let us begin the feast. First, let us all toast to the two seniors from Dragon Mountain Empire, who have traveled thousands of miles to Snow Moon." Duan Wuya raised his wine cup and spoke politely to the two men at the head of the table. Everyone raised their cups. Neither the Snow Moon faction nor the Tian Feng faction wanted to offend the people of Dragon Mountain Empire.
"Now, for the second cup, as the hosts of Snow Moon, we toast to the talented individuals of Tian Feng Kingdom." Duan Wuya raised his cup again, drank it all in one gulp, and nodded to Feng Chen.
"Your Highness Wuyan is too kind," Feng Chen said with a smile, also finishing his wine.
"I have long heard of the fame of Snow Moon's Eight Young Masters. Though it is a pity not to meet Crown Prince Wudao, it is still my honor to meet all of you fine talents. I toast to you all."
As a prince of Tian Feng Kingdom, Feng Chen naturally wouldn't neglect etiquette. Since Duan Wuya had toasted the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind, he returned the gesture to the Eight Young Masters.
"The First Envoy of Heavenly Wind didn't come this time. He must be breaking through to a higher realm, preparing for the Snow Domain Grand Competition. My imperial brother is the same. On the day of the Snow Domain Grand Competition, everyone will naturally have a chance to meet," Duan Wuya replied. The First Envoy of the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind and Duan Wudao of the Eight Young Masters were certain to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. There was no need to even select them.
If the most talented people from both nations didn't fight, who would?
"Duan Wudao—what is his current cultivation level?"
At this moment, the only young man at the head of the table asked in a low voice, drawing everyone's attention to Duan Wuya. Everyone wanted to know what level Duan Wudao, the leader of the Eight Young Masters, had reached and how powerful he was.
Duan Wuya looked at the speaker, a man from Dragon Mountain Empire who had come with their envoys. This person's strength was undoubtedly extraordinary, likely here to compare with the geniuses of Tian Feng and Snow Moon.
"To be honest, Wuyan doesn't know my imperial brother's current cultivation level. Of course, he is far stronger than me," Duan Wuya said politely.
"Then give a conservative estimate. What is the lowest realm Duan Wudao could be at?" The man pressed on, clearly very curious about the strength of the leader of the Eight Young Masters and the Crown Prince of Snow Moon.
In fact, even in Dragon Mountain Empire, many had heard of Duan Wudao's name. He had visited their empire and challenged many of its strong warriors, winning every battle decisively.
But Duan Wudao's whereabouts were unpredictable. It seemed he only challenged others; finding him was extremely difficult.
"A conservative estimate... Seventh Layer of Mysterious Martial Realm, or perhaps higher." Duan Wuya said with a smile, causing the man's brows to rise. A conservative estimate was already the Seventh Layer of Mysterious Martial Realm.
The others let out soft hisses, inhaling sharply. The Seventh Layer of Mysterious Martial Realm—this was already a high-level Mysterious Martial Realm expert. The seventh, eighth, and ninth layers belonged to the high tier. Duan Wudao was terrifying.
But recalling the scene by the Xiang River that day, the crowd felt somewhat relieved. With a single move, everyone from the Falling Sunset Sect, without exception, had been killed. Duan Wudao could no longer be described merely as domineering and ruthless.
"Our First Envoy of Heavenly Wind also possesses strength above the Seventh Layer of Mysterious Martial Realm," someone from Tian Feng Kingdom spoke up, seemingly eager to assert their own standing.
"Of course, I believe that," Duan Wuya said with a smile.
"Why compare those who aren't here? Your Highness Wuyan, the person sitting below you—we waited for him for several days, and you haven't introduced him yet. Could he be the most talented person in Snow Moon besides Crown Prince Wudao?"
The Seventh Envoy of Heavenly Wind looked at Lin Feng with ill intent. So many people of noble status had waited for Lin Feng for days. Moreover, Lin Feng had a beauty by his side, which also stirred his jealousy, prompting him to provoke with words.
"Very well, since you're all interested, let me introduce him." Duan Wuya said with a smile. "Lin Feng, the beloved of my younger sister."
Duan Wuya's words directly sold out Duan Xinye, causing her to show a shy expression. A blush swept across her face as she lowered her head with a faint smile. This restrained beauty was especially captivating, making many envy Lin Feng even more.
"Eighteen years ago, four geniuses shook Snow Moon. I'm sure you've all heard of them," Duan Wuya asked the crowd.
The envoy from Dragon Mountain Empire nodded slightly and interjected, "Back then, His Highness the Human Emperor and the other three geniuses were famous not only in Snow Moon but also had illustrious reputations in our Dragon Mountain Empire. Especially His Highness the Human Emperor—a genius like him appears only once in a century. Even countless geniuses of our Dragon Mountain Empire feel inferior."
Lin Feng sat quietly, listening. Duan Renhuang—even the senior experts of Dragon Mountain Empire acknowledged his strength and talent. It showed how dominant he had been in his prime.