Douluo Dragon King: I am the Lord of the Abyss, the King of Eternal Night.

Chapter 324 Royal Palace Banquet, Princess's Scheme, and Zhang Geyang's Stalking!

The next day.

Night fell, and the silver moon shone brightly.

Inside the magnificent Xingluo Palace, the luxurious lights shone brightly, melodious songs drifted out, and all kinds of precious delicacies were readily available in the main hall.

The nobles of Xingluo and those attending the banquet were dressed in fine clothes, with standard smiles on their faces, and they laughed heartily as they talked, but their eyes would occasionally glance at the noble princess on the high platform.

They had already received word that today, the Star Luo Empire's ruler, Dai Tianling, was going to take advantage of the banquet following the competition to announce the selection of a consort for his most beloved princess.

They were all well aware of Dai Yun'er's position in Dai Tianling's heart. If they could make their person the Star Luo Prince Consort, it would bring them great benefits.

"Boss, try this! It's crispy and delicious!"

Na'er, dressed in a pure white dress, held Jiang Xiu's hand with her delicate white hands and kept moving between the long benches on both sides, feeding Jiang Xiu.

"Na'er, you can eat by yourself." Jiang Xiu's mouth was already stuffed full by Na'er's continuous feeding.

Gu Yue, standing to the side, said with a sparkle in her beautiful eyes, "Na'er, Jiang Xiu is leaving tonight. It's not good for him to eat so much."

"Hmph! It's only because the boss is about to leave that I need to eat more, otherwise what will I do if I get hungry?" Na'erzhen raised her head and snorted softly, while her beautiful eyes showed a hint of reluctance.

When the eldest isn't around, she can't eat...

"Do you think Jiang Xiu has an extraordinary stomach like you?" Gu Yue glared at Na'er with a very attractive look.

“Gu Yue, you’re just saying oranges are sour because you can’t eat them,” Na’er said with a slight smile, holding Jiang Xiu’s arm with her jade-like arm. “Unlike me, I only care about the boss.”

Seeing Na'er's swagger, Gu Yue's beautiful eyes flashed with shame and anger, her teeth clenched, and she turned away.

"Foolish Na'er, once I succeed, I will make sure you can't even eavesdrop in the corner!"

Gu Yue chose to endure for the time being, and after returning from Dragon Valley, he would directly bypass Na'er and take control of Xiao Xiu. At that time, even Na'er's crying would be useless.

Seeing the two locked in a fierce confrontation, Jiang Xiu couldn't help but smile slightly, still adhering to his "three no's" principle.

Yuan Enhui sat quietly to the side, her beautiful face radiating a cool and aloof demeanor, but her gaze towards Jiang Xiu was gentle, and her red lips would occasionally part slightly.

She stayed quietly beside Jiang Xiu, neither vying for nor competing with him.

Ye Xinglan, standing beside Yuan Enyehui, had her red lips tightly pressed together, and a hint of sorrow flashed in her beautiful blue eyes.

Jiang Xiu went to cultivate, and it's unknown when he will be able to return and train her.

Sitting on the high seat, Dai Yun'er wore a long golden dress, revealing a rare display of the elegance and nobility unique to a princess. However, when she felt the constant gazes from all around her, she couldn't help but snort coldly in her heart.

"Hmph! They all want to use me, the princess, to gain connections within the royal family. There isn't a single one of them who is sincere!"

But then Dai Yun'er sighed softly. She knew very well that being born into the royal family, talking about true love was simply too unrealistic. Since she enjoyed the royal family's abundant resources, she naturally had to pay the price.

The kind of princess-pursuing-love story only exists in vernacular novels.

"Huh? Isn't that the Federation's biggest tyrant?"

Suddenly, Dai Yun'er's eyes flashed and she saw Jiang Xiu surrounded by people in the crowd.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiu, Dai Yun'er subconsciously touched her bottom, which had been in pain for quite some time after the competition.

"This federal tyrant has absolutely no sense of chivalry," Dai Yun'er thought to herself, pursing her red lips.

Jiang Xiu seemed to sense something and turned his gaze toward Dai Yun'er.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiu's gaze, Dai Yun'er instinctively shrank her neck, but realizing that this was her territory, she straightened her fair neck and glared back with her wide, beautiful eyes.

She was afraid of Jiang Xiu on the field, but if she was afraid of Jiang Xiu in the palace, then the palace would have been built for nothing!

Looking at the quirky princess, Jiang Xiu shook his head, not paying her any attention. Instead, he was thinking about the person who would attack him tonight.

"Hey! Didn't Fourth Brother say last time that Jiang Xiu has a lot of power behind him? If I choose him as my consort, Father might feel a lot of pressure and then stop pressuring me! Then I can continue to happily stay in the palace..."

Looking at Jiang Xiu, Dai Yun'er suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and her bright eyes lit up.

Sure enough, she wasn't stupid at all, and most of the time she was incredibly witty.

But looking at Jiang Xiu, dressed in a black and gold robe, with a handsome face and a youthful spirit, Dai Yun'er murmured to herself, "I didn't expect this big bully of the Federation to be so handsome sometimes..."

"No! No! Dai Yun'er, you don't want to get married! You want to stay in the palace with your father and mother!"

But then, Dai Yun'er shook her head, reaffirming her original intention.

"Hehe, this princess also has a secret weapon here that I got from Sixth Brother." As if she had thought of something, Dai Yun'er touched the soul guide storage ring on her finger, and the corners of her mouth slightly turned up.

Inside her soul guide storage ring lay a packet of medicine with the words "Dian Luan Dao Feng" (literally "Inverted Phoenix and Luan Inverted Phoenix") written on it.

Thinking of its effects, Dai Yun'er chuckled to herself. According to her sixth brother, it could even take down a real dragon.

One pack is better than six packs of ordinary ones.

Who is who knows.

At that moment, Gu Yue, who was at odds with Na'er, suddenly had a sudden inspiration. When Gu Yue looked up based on this feeling, he happened to see Dai Yun'er on the high platform.

"Could this person truly be my lucky star?"

Gu Yue murmured to herself. She was once the Silver Dragon King, and even though her cultivation was now sealed, the warning from a god-level expert would never be wrong.

She had this feeling the last time she saw Dai Yun'er, and this was the second time, with the warning being even stronger this time.

"But if she can help me, in what way can she help me?" Gu Yue was extremely puzzled.

What advantage could an empire's princess possibly offer her? Could she possibly help her defeat Na'er?

For a moment, Gu Yue couldn't understand it at all. "Brother Dai, do you think I, who have lived such a precarious life, still have a chance to defeat Jiang Xiu?" In the main hall, Long Yue, his arm wrapped in bandages, asked Dai Yueyan beside him.

"Well... I guess so..." Dai Yueyan said, smacking her lips as she looked at Long Yue, who was beginning to recover.

"I knew you believed in me, Brother Dai! I will definitely work hard!" Upon hearing this, Long Yue clenched his fist, but the aggravation of his wound caused him to grimace.

"Pat pat!" Shadow King Tengteng patted Long Yue on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Brother Long, these words are only good for fooling your brothers, don't fool yourself too."

Jiang Xiu beat them like bean buns; they were all knocked off the stage before they could even react. How could Long Yue possibly defeat Jiang Xiu?

Upon hearing this, Long Yue immediately fell silent.

Immediately afterwards, he saw Dai Yun'er looking at Jiang Xiu with sparkling eyes.

"No!"

Long Yue cried out in his heart, his heart instantly feeling as if it were filled with cold snowflakes and the howling north wind, plunging him into a state of chill.

Why did he fail in his career and also in his love life?
On the other side, Cai Yue'er, representing Shrek Academy, was being flattered by a group of powerful figures.

"Your school is able to cultivate so many talented people, and this time, under the leadership of student Jiang Xiu, you won this competition. You truly have a remarkable talent cultivation method."

“Of course, Shrek Academy has always only trained monsters,” Cai Yue’er agreed without hesitation.

"Moreover, the school motto of purity and integrity left by Tang San and the spirit of fearlessness and never being enslaved left by Huo Yuhao have always inspired the students."

As Cai Yue'er finished speaking, the surrounding compliments grew even louder.

Cai Yue'er's lips curled up even higher. The glory of their Shrek Academy was so dazzling. When Jiang Xiu left Shrek Academy, it would definitely be a loss for them.

"It seems I have to go to Douluo Continent with my teacher this time and see Shrek Academy for myself!"

As Long Yue listened to the compliments and stories from the side, he thought to himself.

According to them, since Shrek Academy was able to cultivate a prodigy like Jiang Xiu, it must have a unique teaching method.

Perhaps if he stays at Shrek Academy for a few more years, his strength will experience explosive growth.

"Old man, tonight I'll make Di Tian avenge the 'zero score' we suffered last time." Gu Yue's eyes flashed with indifference as he looked at Cai Yue'er, who was being flattered by everyone.

In the main hall, Dai Tianling looked at everyone, then glanced at Enci behind him.

"Teacher, are you really sure you want to go to Douluo Continent?"

"Your Majesty, I wish to see higher views and seek opportunities to break through to a higher level," Enci said slowly.

"Teacher, things outside are not like the Star Luo Empire. Please remember to return as soon as possible." Dai Tianling nodded slightly, then added:
"After all, the Star Luo Empire is still counting on you, the strong one who 'supports the Star Luo Heaven'."

"Your Majesty, please don't flatter this old man. Once I see that Sky-Supporting Douluo and ask him about the path to higher realms, I will return," Enci said softly, a hint of longing in his eyes.

He's been stuck at the Limit Douluo demigod level for too many years; he wants to break through too.

"By the way, Your Majesty, Long Yue also wishes to travel to Douluo Continent with me, and he also wants to study at Shrek Academy for a few years." Enci continued, seemingly remembering something.

"If it's going to rain, it's going to rain; if it's going to be a mother's husband, it's going to be another man. Let it be."

Dai Tianling's gaze was deep, and he sighed softly.

"Your Majesty, I have made arrangements with the Tang Clan. Someone will come to pick up Princess Yun'er and take her to Dragon Valley tomorrow."

"Thank you for your trouble, teacher." Dai Tianling nodded slightly, glanced at Jiang Xiu in the main hall, and then shook his head slightly. Why wasn't such a prodigy from their Star Luo Empire?

Soon, the banquet came to an end, and Jiang Xiu won the individual competition championship prize, which was a 40,000-year-old left arm bone of a twin cyclops.

Ten thousand years ago, major powers might have been able to produce a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, but now that soul beasts are almost extinct, the Star Luo Empire's ability to produce a forty-thousand-year-old soul bone is considered a generous reward.

"Boss, when you're out there cultivating, you must not easily believe what women say. The prettier the woman, the more likely she is to lie."

Na'er held Jiang Xiu's hand, giving him careful instructions, and also glanced at Gu Yue beside her.

Fortunately, Gu Yue went to Dragon Valley, which was not the same place her boss went to, so she didn't have to worry about her base being raided.

"Even after traveling a thousand miles, Na is still worried. That's such genuine affection, meow~"

Wu Siduo stood behind the crowd, her beautiful eyes watching this scene.

"Be careful." Yuan En Ye Hui also stepped forward and whispered to Jiang Xiu, "I will work hard to cultivate and strive to reach the Soul King level by the time you return."

Jiang Xiu smiled and nodded slightly.

Ye Xinglan hesitated for a moment, then slowly stepped forward and said, "Jiang Xiu, I'll be waiting for you to come back and continue training."

As the sword-wielding girl finished speaking, the others were immediately startled. The training... wasn't what they thought...?

Wu Siduo even pricked up her cat ears, as if she had discovered big news.

"Ahem... I'm leaving now, I'll be back soon."

Upon hearing Ye Xinglan's misunderstanding, Jiang Xiu quickly patted Na'er's head before leaving the palace and heading straight out of Xingluo City.

After Jiang Xiu left, Gu Yue also took the opportunity to leave.

Just as Jiang Xiu walked out of Xingluo City and summoned the Evil God Wings to ascend into the sky, a figure quietly appeared in the darkness.

"Hmph, you've finally come out. This tower master can't wait to kill you!"

Immediately, the figure rose into the air, following Jiang Xiu from afar.

(End of this chapter)