The Legend of Futian - Chapter 133

Chapter 133: Do What You See Fit

Many students from Donghai Academy were participating in the Tingfeng Banquet. After seeing Yun Tianhao, Ye Futian also saw Zhuo Qing and Zhou Mu arrive at the platform to defeat their opponents. Zhuo Qing and Zhou Mu were in the same plane and can both be considered geniuses. Zhou Mu was the disciple of the Art Saint and Zhuo Qing was known as best of everyone below the Dharma Plane. However, during the battle at the School of the Emperor Star, while Ye Futian and Yu Sheng shined above the rest, many of the school’s “best” lost their confidence. There was even less to be said after the battle at the Nandou Clan palace on the last day of Divine Calendar Year 10000. After that day, no one in Donghai City dared to claim to have unparalleled gifts.

Time passed little by little. The Tingfeng Banquet continued battle after battle. So many things happened at once, it was impossible for the audience to take in everything. The four emperors chatted about nothing in particular, but each word from their mouths carried hidden meanings. It was their own secret battle. Ye Futian was looking at the battle platforms, but he was not watching. His heart was elsewhere.

Emperor Ye had already sent people to look from Yi Xiang but since he had defied the emperor’s order for Ye Futian, it was not safe for him to easily reveal himself. How was Ye Futian going to let Yi Xiang know that he was now following under the emperor of the Cangye Kingdom?

A burst of cheers would come from the audience every once in a while. As the Tingfeng Banquet proceeded, many cultivators began to stand out from the rest. But Ye Futian did not seem to be interested.

Slowly, the first day was coming to an end, but the audience did not seem to have gotten enough. They were still just as enthusiastic as before. At dawn, the sky was turning red. The emcees of the banquet exchanged a look, nodded, and waited for the current round of battles to end before announcing that the first day of the Tingfeng Banquet was officially over and battles would continue the following day.

Many audience members had not gotten enough, but they knew that this was only the beginning to the multi-day event only held once every ten years. It was only going to get more interesting. The thought of this had them anticipating the events to come.

Many people looked towards where the emperors were seated. Four emperors had gathered here today. To everyone, it was hard enough to catch a glimpse of one emperor on a normal day. It was only possible during special events, like the Tingfeng Banquet. Now that they were able to see four emperors at once, many people were going to be bragging about it for a long time.

Where the emperors sat, Emperor Yan spoke up, “Is the Tingfeng Banquet the only reason you have invited us to the Nandou Nation, Emperor Luo?”

Emperor Chu and Emperor Ye’s eyes fell on Emperor Luo. They saw him smile before saying, “Brother Yan, are you getting impatient already? What’s so bad about watching the battles between younger generation cultivators in our free time? Besides, it’s rare for all of us to be gathered like this. Later, we can talk about cultivation and check up on each other to see what we can improve on. It’ll be better than cultivating on our own, right?”

“Well, he isn’t wrong,” chuckled Emperor Chu.

“Then let’s go,” said Emperor Luo.

“What about them?” Emperor Ye asked, looking at the people behind him.

“Crown Prince Luo Junlin will show them around. Just let the youngsters wander freely. They won’t be comfortable with us around,” Emperor Luo said. Emperor Ye did not say anything else. The four of them walked away alone, not bringing anyone with them. After all, they were the strongest, most powerful cultivators across four countries. There was no need for them to bring bodyguards.

After the four emperors left, Crown Prince Luo Junlin smiled at the others. He said, “Everyone has come a long way. I have set up a dinner at the Qixing Lake to welcome you all. We’ll be able to walk around the city and I can show you the beautiful sites of the Nandou Nation’s imperial city. This way please.” He led the young people from the three countries forward. Ye Futian followed along as well. Yu Sheng stared coldly at Luo Junlin’s back. It was after his visit to Donghai Academy that the imperial order was given. On the other hand, nothing seemed to have affected Ye Futian. It was almost as if he didn’t know Luo Junlin. Ye Futian walked quietly.

Behind the two, many powerful cultivators followed. There were some from each country. Among the people walking up in the front, were not only the top talents of the different countries but princes and princesses as well. More powerful cultivators, such as Jing Yu from the Cangye Kingdom, followed behind the group. They stayed far away as to not disturb the group.

The Qixing Lake was not far from the imperial palace. It was located at the center of the imperial city. Night had come, and the waters of the lake looked extra beautiful in the moonlight. The moonlight reflecting off the surface of the lake made it look like there were many lights floating on the water, providing an indescribable mood.

Presently, there were quite a few people visiting the lake. In the Qixing Lake, were seven eyots. These islands weren’t big and there wasn’t much to see. The seven eyots lined up like the Big Dipper. And it was on this strip of small islands that the famous Qixing Restaurant was located.

On the island at the very center, a feast had already been set up. Many beautiful servants were waiting there. This dinner was obviously prepared far in advance. The venue was set up along four sides. The people of the four countries sat in their own sections. The Nandou Nation’s crown prince, Luo Junlin walked over to the main section and said, “Please sit everyone.”

Ye Futian’s group walked over to one of the sides and took their seats. Everyone else in the venue did the same. In the center of the room was an empty space. It seemed to be a stage. A young woman with a veiled face played the guqin. The beautiful, moving sound of the music started and provided an incredible atmosphere under the moonlight. Then, a line of dancers entered, dancing around the young lady playing her instrument.

In Qixing Lake, people traveling past the restaurant by boat looked in on this scene. Knowing who these people were, many boats came this way, but no one dared to get too close. They all just watched from afar. It was the first night of the Tingfeng Banquet. Crown Prince Luo Junlin had set up a feast to welcome the cultivators of the three neighboring countries. The onlookers were secretly anticipating for something to happen.

“Everyone has traveled from far away. Please forgive me if something is not to your liking. I do apologize for not being a good host,” said Luo Junlin.

“Beautiful people, beautiful view, and this moving music. There is nothing not to our liking,” said the extravagantly dressed young man from the Yunchu Nation. And he wasn’t saying so brown nose the Crown Prince. This setting was truly perfect.

“Whether it be music or beauties, there are better among our guests from the Cangye Kingdom,” chuckled Luo Junlin. Many people turned their attention over to look at the three beauties from the Cangye Kingdom: Lin Yueyao, Hua Zhixin, and Ye Lingxi. There were all beautiful, especially Lin Yueyao. Her looks were too outstanding. Many people had taken notice of her very early on. There were also females amongst the cultivators from the Yunchu Nation and the Yan Kingdom, but their appearance could not hold a candle to the three Cangye beauties.

“In the past, the one piece you played for me at Donghai Academy is still fresh in my mind. ‘The World’,” Luo Junlin smiled and then turned to look in Ye Futian’s direction.

Ye Futian put down the wine glass in his hand and lifted his head to look at the crown prince. Luo Junlin was still as he used to be. A face of arrogance. Even today, he still gave Ye Futian looks of superiority. He still thought Ye Futian was inferior and a joke.

“I take back what I said in the past. The piece is not suitable for you.” Ye Futian smiled.

“It doesn’t matter to me. The world known as the Nandou Nation is too small for me,” said Luo Junlin. It seemed that this was not where his heart was. His target was a world larger than just the Nandou Nation. “But let’s talk about you. I offered you a great opportunity. If you had taken it and aided me, the things that followed would have never happened.”

“Perhaps that’s just your fate,” Ye Futian replied calmly. They both spoke sharp words. Luo Junlin thought that Ye Futian should regret the things that happened but Ye Futian said perhaps that was Luo Junlin’s fate, insinuating he should be the one who regrets what happened.

The people from the Yunchu Nation and the Yan Kingdom all looked extremely interested in the exchange between the two young men. Who would have thought things would get so interesting right from the beginning?

Luo Junlin stared at Ye Futian. He then smiled and asked, “How about you play another piece today?”

Ye Futian glanced at him once and picked up his wine glass for a drink. Ignored.

Just then, several figures approached. Luo Junlin looked over and saw Minister Hua, who greeted, “Your Highness.”

“Minister Hua, is something wrong?” asked Luo Junlin.

“No. We saw Your Highness here so I came to greet you on their behalf,” said Minister Hua as he pointed in the direction of the neighboring eyot. Luo Junlin looked over to see Yan Shao leading a group from Donghai Academy, as well as members of the Nandou Clan. They all stood there and bowed to him.

Yan Shao and Minister Hua were senior and junior brothers, so there was nothing to say about that. But the Nandou Clan was just trying to get on Minister Hua’s good side.

“Alright, I understand. Minister Hua should go attend to your own business. No need to worry about what happens here,” said Luo Junlin. Minister Hua excused himself and took a look at Ye Futian before leaving.

Ye Futian returned the gesture and his eyes followed Minister Hua all the way to the next eyot. There was something Ye Futian wanted to ask those people.

“So, you’re the one Emperor Ye picked for first place at the Fenghua Banquet?” asked a young man from the Yan Kingdom.

Ye Futian looked at him and smiled casually.

“I’m very curious as to how a Seven-Starred Glory Plane cultivator got first place at the Fenghua Banquet,” said a powerful cultivator from the Yan Kingdom.

“Guess I was lucky and looked pleasing to the emperor’s eyes,” said Ye Futian.

“Do you guys believe him?” the young man from the Yan Kingdom asked the Yunchu group.

The extravagantly dressed young man from the Yunchu Nation smiled. “Can’t we just battle him to find out?”

“Yan Zhan, didn’t you want to test out the abilities of first place on the Fenghua Rank?’ asked the Yan cultivator.

Yan Zhan stood up. Luo Junlin waved his hands and the dancers stepped down.

“I am also a Seven-Starred Glory Plane cultivator,” said Yan Zhan. He stood there, his large body exuding an invisible force, staring at Ye Futian.

“I have stuff to do, so count me out,” Ye Futian said. He put down his wine glass and stood up. He stepped out, away from his table, but he did not walk towards Yan Zhan. Instead, he headed out of the dinner venue.

“What do you mean by this?” a person from the Yan Kingdom asked.

“Not interested.” Ye Futian did not turn back to answer.

“Is this how bad Emperor Ye’s judgment is?” Yan Zhan asked.

Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi were enraged. How dare he question their father’s judgment?

Ye Futian did not stop, he continued on his way out. It was as if nothing here, had anything to do with him.

Many people narrowed their eyes at his silhouette. Was he hiding from battle or did he feel he was too good to battle? He was first place on the Fenghua Ranks, so there should be no need for him to hide from battle. But to say he felt that he was too good to battle…wouldn’t that make him really conceited?

“Yu Sheng!” from far away, Ye Futian called out. “Do what you see fit!”

“Okay!” Yu Sheng replied.

Chapter 134: Can’t Live for Long

Yu Sheng walked out from the Cangye Kingdom group. Everyone instantly looked away from Ye Futian. Yan Zhan from the Yan Kingdom was very burly and filled with explosive strength but when Yu Sheng walked out, Yan Zhan seemed to shrink instantly. His presence was overshadowed. Many people were shocked. Were these two blokes going to fight?

“Emperor Ye is a nice person with a nice eye to match,” Yu Sheng said, looking at Yan Zhan.

Yan Zhan looked at this guy and smirked. There was a crack. He’d made a sound when clenching his fist so it was obvious how strong he was.

There was a low roar. A terrifying demon ox appeared on Yan Zhan. It was enormous, and his life spirit appeared behind him. It was a huge Black Ox. Yan Zhan was confident but he wouldn’t underestimate his opponent.

“Where’s your life spirit?” he asked.

“For you?” Yu Sheng scanned Yan Zhan. He hadn’t released his life spirit for anyone yet, let alone Yan Zhan who was on the same plane.

Feeling the disdain in the word “you,” Yan Zhan stepped forward. The entire eyot seemed to tremble. Everyone felt something like a herd of demon oxen stampeding.

Pound, pound, pound… The earth shook. Everyone’s wine glasses trembled violently. The powerful aura shocked everyone. This level of strength made one think that even if there was a mountain before him, he could still smash through it.

Yu Sheng stood there without moving. Then a gust of wild aura erupted from his body. He saw Yan Zhan advance and punch; it felt like a herd of demon oxen crashing into his body.

Yu Sheng stepped forward. There was a loud boom and then he punched forward too. There was nothing frivolous. Their strengths collided directly because they could feel that they were the same type of person.

Boom! With the crash, there was no more suspense. Yu Sheng’s fist smashed into Yan Zhan and crushed in his chest. The next instant, everyone saw Yan Zhan’s burly body fly back, crashing into the crowd of people from the Yan Kingdom. Yu Sheng took a step. He crossed the space and grabbed Yan Zhan back. Hooking onto his chest, he raised Yan Zhan up with one hand.

“This…” Everyone who saw this was shocked. His power was on another level.

“Don’t overestimate yourself. You’re all nothing.” Yu Sheng scanned the Yan Kingdom’s group and then hurled Yan Zhan into them. Yan Zhan flew and crashed into the banquet table. Some powerful cultivators tried to catch him and they all toppled over together. They were a bit dumbfounded. They were familiar with Yan Zhan’s power but he’d been defeated so badly now. It was humiliating. They could sense the Seven-star Glory Plane aura from Yu Sheng. This was a battle of the same plane.

“Too weak,” Yu Sheng said, a bit disappointed. Then he returned to his spot. The strong cultivators of the Yan Kingdom had dark expressions. It was the first time someone mocked Yan Zhan for being weak but they couldn’t say anything back.

The people of the Cangye Kingdom didn’t find anything strange. They’d witnessed Yu Sheng’s strength at the Fenghua Banquet. Even people of the Dharma rank had to avoid him, let alone someone in the same plane. He could shake the Dharma but couldn’t fly, and this was all done without releasing his life spirit. They didn’t believe that someone as crazy as Yu Sheng wouldn’t have a life spirit. He was just hiding his true abilities.

As for Ye Futian, he didn’t look back once he left. No matter if it was the Yan Kingdom or the Yunchu Nation, no one on the same plane could beat Yu Sheng. It was impossible!

On another eyot, Ye Futian walked toward the table in the front. The people there were chatting happily. The atmosphere was much merrier than the strong cultivators of the four nations. After all, this group was different. Everyone was here to appeal to Minister Hua. However, once Ye Futian approached, the atmosphere froze and silence came. Their gazes fell on Ye Futian; they all knew who he was.

They were Minister Hua, some people from Donghai Academy’s School of the Emperor Star, and the Nandou clan. Not only did they know Ye Futian, but they were enemies. If possible, they would definitely want to wipe Ye Futian out of existence. However, he’d come with the emperor of the Cangye Kingdom. If he could be killed, Emperor Luo would’ve done so long ago. It wasn’t up to them. Furthermore, the strong cultivators of the Cangye Kingdom were watching them.

“We haven’t seen each other in one month. Seniors, you all look great,” Ye Futian suddenly said, seeing everyone looking at him. The people all froze. He really had a high tolerance.

“No, because you’re not dead,” Minister Hua said straightforwardly without holding back. When Ye Futian escaped, he’d been terrified to report to the emperor. He was given a hard time, despite being the minister of the nation.

“Oh, I’m sorry,” Ye Futian said, smiling. Then he looked toward the Nandou clan and Yan Shao’s group.

“Where is Jieyu?” a Nandou clan member suddenly asked.

“Didn’t Minister Hua tell you all?” Ye Futian asked curiously. Other people might not know but Minister Hua should know. He was always by the emperor’s side and interacted with the crown prince often. He was an insider.

The Nandou clan looked to Minister Hua, who looked back coldly. “What, you still care about that genius descendant of yours?”

“Minister Hua, of course not. We wish she could be arrested immediately,” the Nandou clan member quickly said.

“Arrested? Hua Jieyu is in the Cangye Kingdom’s palace now, given the title of princess by Emperor Ye,” Minister Hua said. The Nandou clan’s expressions changed fascinatingly. Hua Jieyu had become a princess of the Cangye Kingdom?

One month ago, the emperor had sent the decree to the Nandou clan, and they wished Hua Jieyu would enter the palace as the crown princess. However, Hua Jieyu was in love with Ye Futian and escaped with him. To the Nandou clan, Hua Jieyu was obsessed with an immature relationship. But one short month later, Hua Jieyu had become the princess of Cangye instead of the crown princess of Nandou. The Nandou clan’s position in the Nandou Nation had become even more awkward. They were still jittery and timid to this day. How they felt went without saying.

“You’re not here to chat, right?” Minister Hua asked coldly.

Ye Futian obviously wasn’t here to chat. He studied Minister Hua and asked, “Where is my grandmaster buried?”

Minister Hua looked at Ye Futian in shock. He didn’t expect Ye Futian to come to ask him about a dead man.

“I guess my senior didn’t waste his life in exchange for yours,” Minister Hua said indifferently. He glanced at Yan Shao; this task had been given to him.

“There’s no need for you to know,” Yan Shao answered coldly.

Ye Futian looked at him and then said, “Grandmaster liked the School of the Emperor Star. He said that that’s his home even after death. He should be buried there.”

“Blasphemy,” Yan Shao said coldly. The School of the Emperor Star wasn’t a cemetery.

“It’s okay even if you didn’t do it. I’ll settle the score for Grandmaster later and let him return to the School of the Emperor Star. If I can’t find him, I’ll just have to let the School of the Emperor Star accompany him,” Ye Futian said. With that, he turned and left.

Yan Shao stared at his back, extreme murderous intent in his eyes. He just wanted to kill Ye Futian then and there. Ye Futian knew this because the feeling was mutual. However, they couldn’t kill each other now.

“Wait,” a voice suddenly said. Ye Futian stopped and turned to see someone looking at him. It was Yun Tianhao.

“I want to see your true abilities,” Yun Tianhao said coolly. Yan Shao didn’t say anything. Ever since Yun Tianhao entered the Donghai Academy, he knew that the youth would become the most talented one of the academy. He was a talent blessed by the gods. He would definitely snatch the spotlight during this Tingfeng Banquet. Ye Futian looked toward Yan Shao and the School of the Emperor Star. They seemed to anticipate their battle.

“Ye Futian, Tianhao’s talent is at your level,” Yan Shao said, somewhat proudly.

His eyes smiling slightly, Ye Futian looked at Yan Shao and said, “Oh? Ask him how much of my true abilities he saw when he lost to me back then.” Back then, he’d only revealed his talent as an Inscriber. He didn’t even reveal his Mandate Sorcerer talent.

Yan Shao gazed blankly at Yun Tianhao. He didn’t know about this because the youth hadn’t told him.

“That was before. The present is different.” Yun Tianhao’s eyes were cold.

“I don’t have time to play. If you want to fight, then are you ready to die?” Ye Futian asked coldly. Yun Tianhao’s eyes sharpened. The strong cultivators of the School of the Emperor Star glared at Ye Futian as well. He was way too arrogant.

“Seems like you’re not as confident as you thought.” Ye Futian smirked and turned to leave.

Countless eyes watched his receding figure, their eyes frigid. Yun Tianhao clenched his fists tightly. He’d lost to Ye Futian once at the Qingzhou Academy. Then, he thought that he could surpass the other. When he came to Donghai City, he realized that Ye Futian’s name was known throughout the city. He had twin life spirits and was full-elemental. Though Yun Tianhao was proud, he wasn’t completely confident.

“Don’t mind him. He won’t live for long,” Minister Hua said, raising his wine. Yan Shao and the others looked at him and nodded lightly. However, they knew that if an emperor wanted to protect Ye Futian, it would be difficult to kill him. Even if he was outside like today, there were many powerful figures protecting him. A sneak attack was difficult.