Finally Unveiled!

Finally Unveiled!...

Luo Tianya stood aloft in the sky, emanating an overwhelming aura of authority. The spectators in the Chu Emperor District all craned their necks to witness this extraordinary sight. The presence of an unprecedented Heavenly Dipper Sovereign in Chu left them in awe. And to their astonishment, there were not just one but two such sovereigns before their very eyes.

These individuals were the stuff of legends, the kind of figures one only heard of in tales. But now, they stood right before their eyes.

"Is that Luo Qianqiu's father? Like father, like son. It appears there's more to Luo Qianqiu's enrollment in the Emperor Star Academy than meets the eye," many speculated in hushed tones. Given Luo Qianqiu's background, why would he need to study at the Emperor Star Academy? There must be a hidden agenda behind it.

"Father," Luo Qianqiu stood below the platform, his gaze fixed on Luo Tianya, who loomed above in the sky. Then, he lowered his head, unable to bear looking at his own father any longer. He felt utterly defeated by Qin Wentian, and he had failed his mission. He no longer had the dignity to face his father after failing so spectacularly in Chu.

Luo Tianya regarded his son with a piercing expression and asked, "Who are you?"

Luo Qianqiu lifted his head and replied, "I am Luo Qianqiu."

"You are Luo Qianqiu. Words like 'gutless' and 'coward' have no place in your vocabulary. In the grand path of cultivation, failures are but stepping stones. Is your martial spirit truly this feeble?" Luo Tianya's voice thundered as he reprimanded his son. "Raise your head high. You are Luo Qianqiu, the son of Luo Tianya."

Luo Qianqiu was jolted to his senses. Clenching his fists, he lifted his head. So what if he had suffered defeat today? Regardless, he was still a disciple of the Nine Mystical Palace. The humiliation he had endured would be avenged with Qin Wentian's blood in the future.

His gaze once more fixated on Qin Wentian, and the intensity of his killing intent surged to new heights. Qin Wentian was a stain on his life, one he intended to cleanse sooner or later.

"Luo Tianya, no wonder this boy's face looked so familiar. He's your son," Gongyang Hong remarked, eyeing the figure floating in the sky. It seemed he had some acquaintance with Luo Tianya.

"Gongyang Hong, it's acceptable for you to return to Chu, but why did you have to meddle in the affairs of my Nine Mystical Palace?" Luo Tianya inquired coldly.

"The Nine Mystical Palace has been overly oppressive. I couldn't turn a blind eye to it," Gongyang Hong replied.

"Hmph," Luo Tianya snorted contemptuously. "In Chu, no one can interfere in the matters of my Nine Mystical Palace. Do you believe that you alone can block my Nine Mystical Palace from pursuing its objectives?"

With those words, Luo Tianya descended a step, unleashing an overwhelming pressure directed at Gongyang Hong and Qin Wentian. Gongyang Hong extended his hands, retaliating against the force with his Constellation Celestial Arm Nova. The air rumbled as though something monumental had just crumbled into pieces.

"I don't care about the Nine Mystical Palace's intentions, but today, Qin Wentian is the rightful champion. If the Nine Mystical Palace seeks revenge because your son lost to him, I won't stand by," Gongyang Hong declared, his voice brimming with authority.

"By yourself? You dare make an enemy of my Nine Mystical Palace? How absurd," Luo Tianya sneered, descending further, his presence crackling with lightning and thunder. Luo Qianqiu and the others had retreated, leaving only Gongyang Hong and Qin Wentian in the heart of the tempest.

"While I may not be able to freely meddle in your Nine Mystical Palace's affairs, if you persist in shamelessly bullying the younger generation, it would be effortless for me, Gongyang Hong, to eliminate your junior members," Gongyang Hong retorted with unwavering resolve, his Celestial Heavenly Arm poised in the air. Their words clashed with equal intensity.

"Champion or not, I want to witness the extent of his growth," Luo Tianya declared, casting a penetrating gaze upon Qin Wentian. He had never believed that the path of cultivation was a smooth journey, even for a genius. The cultivation path was fraught with storms of strife and brutality, leaving behind countless dried-up husks. Without unwavering willpower and a touch of luck, a 'genius' could never truly ascend to peerless heights.

"My Nine Mystical Palace won't touch him. In return, you mustn't interfere in our other affairs. Chu belongs to the Nine Mystical Palace," Luo Tianya asserted with tyranny. The Nine Mystical Palace ruled over Chu.

The Nine Mystical Palace cared little for who held the title of Chu's Emperor. As long as they supplied the necessary resources and convenient access to talented youths, the Nine Mystical Palace could choose any member of the Royal Clan to be Emperor, provided they obeyed their orders.

The selection process for the Emperor was managed by the lower ranks of the Nine Mystical Palace. Those at the pinnacle had little concern for such matters.

"Don't worry, I have no interest in meddling in your affairs," Gongyang Hong replied coldly. If it weren't for his fondness for Qin Wentian, he wouldn't have intervened at all.

Luo Tianya paid no further attention to Gongyang Hong and turned his gaze toward the Emperor Star Academy, addressing Ren Qianxing, "Teacher, I hope you've been in good health since our last encounter."

"I have no students like you," Ren Qianxing replied coldly.

"Why do you have to be like this, Teacher? As cultivators, it's natural to seek power, and sometimes, we may resort to unsavory means. Even though I'm now with the Nine Mystical Palace, I have never forgotten your kindness. That's why I named my son Qianqiu, with the character 'Qian' from your name, to always remind me of your guidance," Luo Tianya calmly explained, but Ren Qianxing's expression darkened rapidly. It was as if his loathing for Luo Tianya had penetrated deep into his bones.

"Since our paths diverge, let's just leave it at that," Luo Tianya sighed and then turned to Luo Qianqiu and the other Nine Mystical Palace members. "Let's go."

As he finished speaking, those from the Nine Mystical Palace ascended into the air. Luo Tianya held Luo Qianqiu's arm and cast a final glance at Qin Wentian. From high above, he called out to Qin Wentian, "I'm truly curious about how far the Jun Lin Banquet champion will progress on the path of cultivation. Luo Qianqiu will be waiting for you."

With those words, they vanished into the horizon.

Even though the Nine Mystical Palace had departed, the spectators' hearts still trembled. It was the first time they had witnessed the true extent of the Nine Mystical Palace's power before their eyes.

Only now did they realize that behind the facade of Chu, there was a terrifying force pulling the strings from the shadows.

Chu Tianjiao had no authority in their presence.

"Senior Gongyang is actually a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign," reverence filled the eyes of the onlookers as they gazed at Gongyang Hong.

A Heavenly Dipper Realm existence was a figure at the pinnacle of Chu, and their words carried the weight of an emperor in a country.

Almost everyone who reached the Heavenly Dipper Realm had already left Chu.

However, if someone were to pinpoint the most dazzling star of the day, it would undoubtedly be Qin Wentian. He had used sheer strength to claim the number one position in the Jun Lin Banquet, rising from the depths of obscurity. No one could have predicted that the one standing triumphant at the end would be none other than Qin Wentian himself.

Not only that, the Emperor Star Academy stood firmly behind him, and even a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign had stepped forward to protect him.

"Qin Wentian, you are the pride of our academy," Ren Qianxing beamed as he nodded approvingly at Qin Wentian. At this moment, everyone from the Emperor Star Academy rose to their feet, their perspective on Qin Wentian completely transformed.

"You have certainly earned our praise," the Mo Clan representatives chimed in from their section of the crowd.

Even the members of the Divine Weapon Pavilion stood up in unison. An Liuyan wore a wide smile; she had never expected this year's Jun Lin Banquet to be so thrilling.

A profound silence had fallen over the Chu Emperor District. The spectators etched this moment into their hearts, an indelible memory. They would never forget this year's Jun Lin Banquet.

They were thankful to Qin Wentian, grateful to all the elites on the platforms, for granting them the opportunity to witness such an extraordinary spectacle. They set aside their grudges and resentments, recognizing that all the participating elites had every reason to be proud.

Standing at Qin Wentian's side, Gongyang Hong patted him on the back and then turned to Mu Rou. He smiled and inquired, "Young lady from the Mu Clan, have you considered the promise I made to you?"

Mu Rou was momentarily taken aback, then replied, "Senior, please don't jest with me. As for that painting, consider it a gift from me."

Mu Rou was well aware of the weight carried by Gongyang Hong's words as a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign.

"Once you've made up your mind, write it down and leave it in my bamboo lodge. I'll find it when I return," Gongyang Hong said with a smile. Then, he shifted his gaze to Chu Tianjiao. "Don't forget your promise. By tomorrow morning, Qin Wentian must be able to see his father."

Gongyang Hong's words were akin to a royal decree, demonstrating the immense influence wielded by a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign.

Luo Tianya departed just like that, and the Nine Mystical Palace's members ceased bothering Qin Wentian. Could it genuinely be attributed to Luo Tianya's forbearance? Even if he was willing to wait for Qin Wentian to grow stronger, what about the others? The ultimate reason for this resolution lay in the presence of Gongyang Hong. His menacing threat to eliminate their junior generations had effectively deterred Luo Tianya today. Without that, today's matter wouldn't have been resolved so smoothly. The sheer terror of having a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign as an adversary was unimaginable.

"Since this young one has agreed, I won't go back on my word," Chu Tianjiao affirmed.

"Excellent," Gongyang Hong acknowledged before turning his attention back to Qin Wentian. "Continue to diligently cultivate."

With that, he ascended into the sky and took flight. A voice transmission reached Qin Wentian's ears.

"Exercise caution in all your endeavors in Chu. The Chu Country has a history spanning several thousand years and deep-rooted foundations. I believe there are still concealed experts who haven't revealed themselves. This is also why I didn't want to push Chu Tianjiao too far. Remember, without ample power, avoid direct confrontations with the Royal Clan."

This transmission was exclusively for Qin Wentian, and its content sent tremors through his heart. So, there was a reason Gongyang Hong didn't press for Qin Wu's release. The Royal Clan, like the Emperor Star Academy, had incredibly deep roots.

In this intricate chessboard of the great powers, many things remained obscure and concealed from him. Matters were never as straightforward as they appeared. Now, as the champion of the Jun Lin Banquet, it felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted from his chest. After all, his father, Qin Chuan, would finally be set free from imprisonment. The mere thought of this filled his heart with elation. He would finally see his father.

Qin Yao's eyes brimmed with tears as she proudly observed the figure standing on the platform. Her younger brother, Qin Wentian, had become the Jun Lin Banquet champion, basking in the adoration of the masses. Moreover, he had succeeded in securing their father's release.

A whole year had passed since Qin Wentian left Sky Harmony City. Tomorrow, when their father was set free, he would undoubtedly swell with pride over Qin Wentian's achievements.