Tiandi City is a majestic giant city, a treasure of the city accumulated over thousands of years, an ancient city full of vicissitudes of time.
It is simple and majestic, awe-inspiring to the world, just like a city wall falling from the sky.
Along with the rise and inheritance of the Gu family, it was given the word "Heaven and Earth" and became famous throughout the world. After thousands of years of ups and downs, it has accompanied the Gu family all the way to the present, and has firmly become one of the most famous cities in the empire.
In the courtyard of an inner house in the ancient palace complex in the inner city, a stalwart middle-aged man stands by the pond with his hands behind his hands. He is in splendid clothes, has a dignified appearance, and has deep eyes, exuding calmness and grandeur.
In front of him, the pond was quiet, with green water and lotus flowers, and a beautiful scenery. A few koi carp were swimming freely among the lotus leaves, leisurely. However, the beauty of the scenery and the comfort of the koi carp could not dispel the worry in the man's eyebrows.
The deep eyes are unfocused.
There were guards all around the courtyard. Sensing the owner's gloomy mood, everyone retreated to a corner and remained silent.
Until a steady and clear sound of footsteps came from a distance, breaking the slightly depressing and quiet atmosphere.
"Uncle, you are looking for me." Gu Lingfeng signaled to the guards that they did not need to salute and quickly came to the bamboo pavilion.
The man came back from his deep thoughts: "How many people have accepted the invitation?"
"Many friends accepted the invitation, but the assassinations from other families in the Aoi Mountain area were very fierce. Six friends have been injured so far and had to retreat. Many people were threatened and returned the same way.
As of this afternoon, only sixteen people have arrived safely in Tiandi City, most of them are at the first-level Martial Master Realm, and a few are at the second-level Martial Master Realm. Not one of the third-level Martial Master Realm has arrived..."
"Is it rejection, or is it a failure?"
"A few have clearly refused, and a few have not responded yet. However, Huangfu Baiyue from the Prime Minister's Office is willing to help us in this battle of stars. He is currently on the way and is expected to arrive this evening. Then I will
I will personally go to the city gate to greet you, and hold a banquet at Tianren Restaurant to entertain Huangfu Baiyue and other friends."
"Thank you for your hard work. Your father has been banned from going out, and most of the elders are in seclusion. This crisis can be regarded as the worst for the Gu family in a thousand years. We need you and me to shoulder it together." The stalwart middle-aged man is the cousin of the current head of the Gu family, Gu Xuanji.
, is also the temporary leader of the Gu family.
Because of the uproar caused by the Green Sea Incident, the Emperor of the Empire was furious, and the ban on clan closure against the Bach family and the Gu family was strictly enforced. As a result, about 80% of the top leaders of the two families were ordered to retreat and were not allowed to show up for ten years.
As the second-in-command in the family, Gu Xuanji had to assume temporary control.
This was not serious at first. It was only ten years. With the power of the Gu family, no one dared to provoke. However, it happened to be that hundreds of tribes in the ancient Star Continent were competing for hegemony. There were too many things that needed to be coordinated. He and Gu Lingfeng alone couldn't handle it. Since then,
, stretched all the way, the seriousness of the situation became more and more clearly highlighted.
Now, he is about to leave Tiandi City, and Gu Lingfeng, who is not good at socializing, has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of reception and personally host a banquet to entertain guests and friends.
"With Huangfu Baiyue's help, my Gu family will not be defeated too badly. But if we want to occupy better and more resources, I'm afraid it's impossible. If...if he can come..."
"Do you mean that Tang Yan?"
"That's Tang Yan. He was able to kill everyone in the Arbitration Kingdom, killing thirty martial masters in a row, which caused a sensation and proved his strength. During this trip to the Luoyue Mountains, I saw with my own eyes the scene where he slaughtered the Star Hunters.
It is worthy of our Gu family’s full friendship.”
"I've never seen you praise someone so much."
"He deserves this praise."
"I have been telling the palaces in the Luoyue Mountains to conduct more inspections, but so far, there is no news of Tang Yan's appearance. I'm afraid it's a bad thing."
"It's impossible for him to disappear for no reason. I guess he might have been secretly captured by the Arbitration Kingdom, or else..."
Gu Xuanji shook his head: "Don't think too much about Tang Yan anymore. If he is captured, we won't have time to get him back. If he survives, he must be seriously injured and dying, and he is hiding somewhere to recover from his injuries.
Your initial idea of taking him into the star battlefield was unrealistic. Tang Yan is now like a thief with treasures in his arms. How could he run into a hall full of lights? Isn't he surrendering to a trap?"
"In the name of the Gu family, we will protect him for five years and he will be willing to take risks. In fact, what really attracts him is the younger generation who challenges the empire." Gu Lingfeng still wants to make one last attempt.
"Bringing Tang Yan into the Star Battlefield is putting him at risk, and it is also putting our Gu family at risk, which is inappropriate. There are only seven days left until the Star Battlefield is unveiled. Representatives from hundreds of races have already set off for the 'Wasteland' one after another. I am planning to leave tonight.
, first go to the imperial capital to negotiate with the royal family, and then follow the royal family's team to the 'Wasteland'. The family affairs will be left to you for the time being."
"Don't worry, uncle, I can handle it. Huangfu Baiyue's arrival this time should make other invited friends think carefully. I will wait a little longer."
"There is no need to wait too long. By now, almost all the people who can come have come, and those who haven't come probably don't want to come. You will leave in about four or five days. Go to the wasteland in advance to see the other hundreds of tribes participating in the war.
What kind of lineups are there?”
"Uncle, you don't have to worry too much. There is a way to reach the mountain. Even this defeat is just a hundred years of decadence. My Gu family can afford it."
Gu Xuanji reluctantly showed a smile: "This is not what my family Feng'er said. If you were born three years earlier, why would my Gu family be begging others like this? Even if we can't compete for the forefront this time, you and Huangfu Baiyue will join forces to occupy the position.
There is still no problem with one resource, and it will not be decadent for a hundred years.
I won’t go to tonight’s banquet. You want to express my gratitude for me and make sure to have a good relationship with this group of young people. Our Gu family’s power has been thwarted this time and we are in a difficult situation. It’s a kindness for them to insist on coming.
.”
"Feng'er understands."
Gu Xuanji raised his head slightly and stared at the blue cloudless sky: "In the ancient continent of stars, hundreds of tribes compete for supremacy, the empire's once-in-a-century meeting of heroes, geniuses cultivated by various tribes and sects with secret methods, and hidden treasure heirs will all join hands in the battle.
In the battlefield of stars, no one will have reservations and no one will show mercy.
Life or death, whether he is truly a gifted genius or just a wasted name, will be decided in a battle.
Feng'er, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When you enter the battlefield, you must put down your burdens and treat it as a trial."
Tang Yan arrived at this famous ancient city in the afternoon. He first took little Li Yi to wander around and bought the little guy some new clothes that fit him well. This made him very happy. He has been wearing animal skins since he was a child.
Have you ever touched bright silk?
After shopping until evening, Tang Yan arranged for Xiao Li Yi to stay at the hotel and went to visit Gu's house alone.
"Are you here by invitation? Please show your invitation letter." The two armored goalkeepers stood astride their swords, their eyes shining with majesty.
"Invitation letter? It was invited by your young master Gu Lingfeng. He didn't give me an invitation letter at that time."
"You mean, Master Gu Lingfeng will personally invite you?" The two guards looked suspiciously, looking Tang Yan up and down, and the more they looked, the more they felt there was something wrong.
There was some kindness in the beginning, but now it is gradually becoming more serious.
"Do you have to have an invitation letter?"
"My young master sincerely invites talented people from all over the world, and welcomes friends to visit. However, in order to avoid anyone causing trouble, we specially issue exclusive invitation letters. This is a review standard." The two guards said it quite politely, but their eyes no longer trusted him.
Gu Lingfeng invited some well-known figures in the empire. They were young talents and beautiful girls. They were all well-dressed. But Tang Yan didn't look like a young man, and he was even wearing linen clothes.
, kicking on straw sandals, did you climb out of a cave in the mountain forest?
"Forget it, excuse me. If you see Gu Lingfeng, tell him that his friend from Duolingshan is here. I'll wait for him for three days. If he doesn't welcome me, I'll leave." Tang Yan wasn't going to get in shamelessly.
"Humph, what a crazy tone!" The two guards looked unkind.
Not long after he left, Gu Lingfeng came out with a group of guards and gave special instructions: "I am going to Tianren Tower to entertain distinguished guests. If any friends come, they must be politely invited to the restaurant without neglect."
"Understood." The two guards stood up and responded.
"Master, someone just left a message..." one said hesitantly.
"If you have anything to say, please wait until I come back." Gu Lingfeng hurried to the city gate to greet Huangfu Baiyue from the Prime Minister's Mansion, a talented woman famous in the ancient country, and also a proud woman of heaven with extraordinary strength.