I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1329: Chapter 1329: Entering the Imperial Palace (2/3) Chapter 1329: Chapter 1329: Entering the Imperial Palace (2/3) The third day.

During this period, Mu Fusheng did not go out again.

Instead, he received a message from the Crown Prince.

To prepare for a military display, the emperor of the Divine Dynasty had set a banquet in the imperial palace and invited them to the palace.

This was something that could not be refused.

When the group left the courtyard, there was already a carriage waiting outside.

A guard bowed to the three of them and said, “Three guests, please get on the carriage quickly, the palace banquet must not be delayed.”

The three nodded their heads, boarded the carriage, and then sped toward the palace.

The Nine Dragon Imperial Palace was located at the center of Jiulong City.

And when they reached within a hundred miles of the palace, the area was already completely under a no-fly zone, and even those in the Ancestral Realm had no choice but to walk.

At the same time, the Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty truly lived up to its divine name.

The palace was surrounded by clouds and mist, and the huge palace gate decorated with golden dragon motifs radiated a strong aura of authority. As the carriage entered the gate, one could feel the seamless security.

Upon arrival, everyone had to undergo an extremely strict inspection.

Walking further, Fang Qiong lifted the curtain of the carriage door and looked around. Tall stone pillars stood on both sides, carved with the names and meritorious deeds of past emperors, and the wall was built of thick special bricks. Around it, statues of rare beasts displayed the intimidating force of powerful bloodlines!

Moving forward, they passed through one high wall after another, and the guard knocked on the carriage door frame and whispered, “You three can get down now. Just follow the crowd from here, but make sure not to go anywhere else. If you are discovered, I fear the Guardians of the palace might execute you without mercy!”

Mu Fusheng and his companions alighted from the carriage and followed some of the ministers dressed in embroidered robes towards the front.

And those ministers were also sizing up the three of them, showing no surprise, as if they had known about them already.

Fang Qiong said, “It seems that the nobility here have been aware of our presence for some time.”

Mu Fusheng replied calmly, “That is only natural. With the internal turmoil within the Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty, pulling one hair affects the whole body, and it is necessary to closely monitor everything.”

After walking for half an hour, the group finally arrived inside the main hall.

On both sides, tables had already been set up.

The tables were already occupied by the civil and military officials.

At the end of a long red carpet, at the top of the stairs, there was a towering throne, embedded with thousands of gems exuding rich immortal aura, sparkling dazzlingly. The wall behind the seat was adorned with numerous precious paintings, and further adorned with a dragons and phoenixes zither. As the musician played, the sound filled the air like celestial music.

This was the emperor’s throne.

And when Mu Fusheng and his companions entered, they felt countless gazes locked onto them.

Soon, the Crown Prince gestured from the front and said, “Come here and sit behind me.”

Mu Fusheng initially wanted to refuse being seated at the last row, but seeing Blackie and Fang Qiong having no hesitation in taking their seats, he could only reluctantly walk over.

As they passed by the place next to the Crown Prince.

There, the Third and Fifth Princes were also seated.

There was also a burly man who was evidently the Crown Prince himself.

However, these were not worthy of attention. What made Mu Fusheng helplessly notice was that Jiu Bailu was also quietly sitting among them, and when he passed by, Jiu Bailu gave him a meaningful glance.

The three sat behind the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince looked at them with a smile and said, “How is it, feeling the pressure?”

Blackie retorted, “Does the Crown Prince feel any pressure?”

The Crown Prince laughed, “I guess I was a bit too chatty. Just wait a little longer. We will start once everyone is here. There might be some challenges later, but you can refuse if you want.”

The three nodded.

After another hour, all civil and military officials had arrived.

And at that time, a resounding sound of bells and drums followed by a sharp voice also came from outside.

“The emperor arrives, officials welcome!”

To the right of the throne, a man dressed in a golden dragon robe stepped out with an indifferent face and piercing eyes, and after arriving in front of the throne, he sat down.

The civil and military officials below kneeled on both knees, saying to the man, “We greet Your Majesty!”

The Crown Prince did the same.

Mu Fusheng and the other two gave a slight bow to the emperor but did not kneel.

Soon, this scene also caught the attention of others.

The civil and military officials frowned slightly.

The Crown Prince sitting below shouted directly, “How disrespectful! Why do you not kneel before the emperor?!”

Blackie, with a calm and unyielding voice, replied, “We are not subjects of the Divine Dynasty, and though we respect the emperor, he is neither our parent nor our master, so why should we kneel?”

Not even the earth and sky could make Blackie and the others kneel, how could a mere emperor from the Divine Dynasty?

The Crown Prince shouted angrily, “How audacious! Guards, seize these disrespectful fools!”

The Crown Prince looked at the Crown Prince with a slight frown.

Just then, the emperor’s resonant voice came through, “Prodigies from the Mixed Spirit Academy need not kneel. Do not disrupt the protocol.”

Only then did the Crown Prince nod.

The emperor looked at Blackie and the others, nodding with appreciation, “Truly worthy of being prodigies from the Mixed Spirit Academy. The Crown Prince often praises you, and seeing you today, it seems it’s not without merit.”

“Your Majesty is too kind.”

“All right, my dear officials, please rise and take your seats,” the emperor waved his hand. Immediately, everyone felt an irresistible force lifting their bodies and pressing them down in front of the long table.

“Today, we shall not discuss state affairs but rather the upcoming military preparations drill. I’d like to hear what everyone has to say about it.”

The military preparations drill is a fixed event that occurs every ten years in the Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty.

It also serves as a test of the army’s strength.

After a round of inquiries.

Suddenly, the emperor looked at Jiu Bailu, sitting below the Crown Prince, smiling, “Bailu, over the years, I’ve never seen you attend these banquets. What made you decide to come today?”

At this, the civil and military officials also couldn’t help but curiously look at Jiu Bailu.

Indeed, Jiu Bailu, being the second son, has always been an independent presence.

Possessing an extraordinary talent but never vying for attention.

He also rarely appeared in public.

Let alone attending such banquets.

Meanwhile, Mu Fusheng suddenly had a bad feeling.

Couldn’t be…

Jiu Bailu, however, curved his lips into a light smile, the teardrop mole by his eyes exceedingly alluring.

“I was just curious about a person, so I wanted to come and see.”

Curious about a person?

Everyone was surprised.

When did Jiu Bailu ever become curious about someone?

Only the Crown Prince slightly lifted the corners of his mouth, knowing who Jiu Bailu was referring to.

Curious, the emperor asked, “Who might this person be who has intrigued you so?”

Jiu Bailu smiled faintly but didn’t answer, yet Mu Fusheng could distinctly feel that this woman glanced at him.

Your Majesty, please allow me to keep this confidential for now. It shall be known in due course.”

Mu Fusheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But he was also somewhat annoyed. Why was this woman fixating on him?

Thinking back on past events, he hadn’t done anything to offend her!