Ten Thousand Immortals Come to Pay Homage

A month later.

The entire Sixth Star Ruin bustled with activity.

Experts from major powers across all the great Star Ruins arrived one after another. From time to time, streaks of colorful light could be seen zipping through the sky. Immortals arrived riding on clouds, seated in precious carriages, or flying on swords, creating a grand spectacle akin to ten thousand immortals coming to pay their respects.

Bizarrely, despite the bustling scene, the faces of nearly all the immortals were clouded with gloom. They were tight-lipped and silent, making the atmosphere extremely heavy.

Even when small groups gathered, they didn't dare speak loudly. Instead, they acted with utmost caution, setting up sound-isolating formations to converse in hushed whispers.

"That entity sent several Immortal Lords to deliver warnings door-to-door. Do you really think his goal is as simple as taking concubines?"

"I heard that entity takes pleasure in devouring Immortal Kings and Immortal Lords. Gathering us on such a massive scale... could he be planning to wipe us all out in one fell swoop?"

"It's possible. He claims it's a banquet to celebrate taking concubines, but heh, I'm afraid the food for this banquet is us!"

"Regardless, we have to attend this grand feast. At the very least, if we are all gathered together, we might still be able to resist that entity. If we scatter and get picked off one by one, we'll be completely doomed."

Similar conversations were taking place all over the Meteor Abyss, ubiquitous and hushed.

Interestingly, all the immortals shared a tacit understanding not to mention Gu Qingfeng's name, referring to him instead as "that entity."

They were terrified! After all, the names of those with supreme divine abilities could not be spoken casually, lest they be sensed.

Gu Qingfeng himself had never imagined that one day, his name would become a taboo existence that no one dared to mention.

Of course, not everyone turned pale at the mere thought of him. Some clever individuals were quietly calculating.

"That entity has always been a lone wolf, yet recently he has gained several Immortal Lords as subordinates. What does this mean? It means he also needs his own faction; he needs people to handle things for him."

"Exactly. In my opinion, his hosting of this grand banquet to take concubines is just a front. His real motive is to have us submit our pledges of allegiance. After all, who wouldn't want to hold supreme power over the world, have ten thousand immortals come to pay their respects, and be universally revered?"

"In that case, this is also an opportunity for us. We must perform well in front of that entity. If we can't beat him, we join him. Not only must we join, but we must be the first to do so, securing a good position early on."

.........

Dong! Dong! Dong!

The tolling of a bell, resonating like the heavenly sound of the Great Dao, echoed from the Myriad Demon Hall.

The entire Sixth Star Ruin trembled at the sound.

Everyone knew what this bell signified.

Instantly, the host of immortals surged toward the Myriad Demon Hall.

Naturally, not everyone was qualified to enter the Myriad Demon Hall. The minimum requirement was to be an Immortal King, and even then, Immortal Kings could only stay in the outer hall. Only Immortal Lords could enter the inner hall.

As for those below the Immortal King realm, they were largely confined to the periphery of the Myriad Demon Hall, forbidden to enter.

"The Cult Master of the Yin Yang Divine Cult has arrived to offer congratulations, presenting the cult's supreme treasure: ten catties of Yin Yang Nectar."

Within the Myriad Demon Hall, an Immortal Lord was announcing the guests and their gifts.

This triggered waves of gasps from the crowd, shocking the entire audience.

Everyone's eyes burned with fervent heat.

No one expected the Yin Yang Divine Cult to invest so heavily. While everyone else paled at the mention of Gu Qingfeng, the Yin Yang Divine Cult did the exact opposite, bringing out their sect-pacifying supreme treasure, the Yin Yang Nectar—and a whole ten catties of it!!

This was the Yin Yang Divine Cult's most famous immortal medicine, crafted from an ancestral secret technique. It was entirely unique in the world and renowned throughout the entire Meteor Abyss.

Once, a mighty Immortal King offered his entire net worth in exchange, only to receive a mere few drops of Yin Yang Nectar. Yet now, for the World-Destroying Demon Emperor merely taking concubines, the Yin Yang Divine Cult had actually presented ten catties. It could be said they had emptied their entire treasury.

Seated high in the seat of honor, Gu Qingfeng saw this and nodded in satisfaction, saying lightly, "Not bad. You have put thought into this."

His voice was not loud, but when he spoke, the entire hall was dead silent; not a single person dared to make a sound to interrupt.

Everyone heard him, and the Cult Master of the Yin Yang Divine Cult trembled with excitement, hastily bowing with clasped hands to express his gratitude.

"It is but a meager gift, unworthy of Lord Demon Emperor's praise."

That obsequious look on his face earned him the secret disdain of many.

However, the Cult Master of the Yin Yang Divine Cult did not feel ashamed; rather, he took pride in it, sneering inwardly, "You may look down on me now, but once I become Lord Demon Emperor's number one confidant, all of you will be green with envy!"

"The Sect Master of the Primordial Dao Sect has arrived to offer congratulations, presenting a single stalk of Nine-Leaf Dragon Scale Grass."

The crowd broke into an uproar once more. They hadn't expected the Primordial Dao Sect, the leader of the Daoist factions, to also yield to the demonic might of the World-Destroying Demon Emperor.

The Nine-Leaf Dragon Scale Grass was an epochal supreme treasure. It only grew during the birth and destruction of an epoch, sprouting one leaf per epoch. Now that it had nine leaves, it meant this grass had grown for nine epochs, making it utterly priceless.

"Mm, not bad. Grant him a seat," Gu Qingfeng said indifferently.

The Sect Master of the Primordial Dao Sect suddenly beamed with radiance, as if he had received a tremendous honor.

Watching this, the Cult Master of the Yin Yang Divine Cult felt a pang of jealousy and a rising sense of crisis. He felt that his position as the number one lackey might be slipping away.

With these two preceding them like flawless gems, the remaining major powers suddenly hesitated. They had only prepared some casual gifts, but now the actions of the Yin Yang Divine Cult and the Primordial Dao Sect had effectively put them on the roasting spit.

The world knew that the World-Destroying Demon Emperor was temperamental and unpredictable. If, by comparison, their gifts were too shabby and displeased the Demon Emperor, how could they possibly keep their lives?

Consequently, people from some factions gritted their teeth and began searching through their Cosmos Rings for better treasures.

As the crowd continuously presented their treasures, the smile on Gu Qingfeng's face grew brighter. He suddenly realized that taking concubines was a very good thing.

He would have to take a few more in the future.

Seeing that the proceedings were almost complete, Immortal Lord Xuanshuang, Lu Xuewei, and Mu Nianqiao were also called out.

The three women wore vibrant red bridal gowns that accentuated their slender figures. Though their charms were distinctly different, each was a breathtaking beauty capable of toppling nations.

When three peerless beauties of such caliber stood together, a flash of astonishment crossed everyone's eyes. However, after taking a single glance, no one dared to look again, terrified of angering the World-Destroying Demon Emperor.

The three women stood beside Gu Qingfeng, their faces clouded with gloom. The loli-like Mu Nianqiao even had red rims around her eyes, looking incredibly aggrieved.

The immortals were not fools; they naturally noticed the women's unusual demeanor. Yet, absolutely no one dared to step forward and speak out against the injustice. Instead, they showered them with lavish praise and continuous congratulations.

But right at this moment.

BOOM!!

The entire Meteor Abyss shook violently. The void in all ten directions, like a calm lake, suddenly blasted apart, collapsing into countless shocking fissures.

"What happened?!"

"Where is that commotion coming from!?"

"Someone actually dares to cause trouble at the banquet hosted by Lord Demon Emperor?"

Countless people exclaimed in shock.

At this time, high up in the firmament, deep within the churning sea of clouds, a Heavenly Gate suddenly opened. The gate was ten thousand fathoms high, engraved with mysterious Dao patterns, and it exuded a sacred and supreme aura.

The moment this Heavenly Gate appeared, all the immortals present felt an instinctive palpitation. As if suppressed by their very bloodlines, a sudden urge to prostrate themselves in worship welled up within them.

Gu Qingfeng frowned slightly. "This aura... The one coming isn't Lin Daoxuan?"