Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

A tall, slender girl stood to the side, not wearing a dress, but a fitted riding outfit. Her incredibly long legs seemed longer than her life itself. Although her legs were as long as a model's, they weren't as flat as those of a model.

The interplay of plains and mountains creates a striking silhouette, while her deep blue eyes, like jewels, exude a pure and alluring charm.

"Norina is right, and I've heard rumors that Miyazaki, the Sword Saint, once cleaved a missile in two with a single sword strike. I wonder if it's true, I'm really curious!"

At this moment, the two girls completely lost their usual reserved and aloof demeanor when facing others. Instead, they were like little fangirls who had just met superstars like the Four Heavenly Kings, and their level of excitement was comparable.

Miyazaki Yu felt slightly embarrassed. This queen and these old nobles were really interesting. After introducing her to them, she made an excuse to go and rest.

To leave himself here and deal with these young men and women, whether these girls or those noble youths, all were filled with curiosity about Miyazaki Yu, who was rumored to be a god and called the reincarnation of a true god. He was shrouded in countless halos, making it difficult to see him clearly.

Originally, those noble youths also greatly admired Miyazaki Yu.

However, these female fans were so crazy that the young noblemen were pushed to the side by the girls before they could even get close, and they couldn't even get a word in edgewise.

A few fearless individuals tried to squeeze in, but a single glance from Norina and Catherine deterred them.

Miyazaki Yu is quite patient with girls, and since they're attending a banquet today, it's only natural that they should have some fun.

He immediately answered their questions with a smile:

"Miss Norina's words are really exaggerated. I have the ability I have now because the times are long ago. Just like Newton said, 'If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.'"

The same is true of martial arts. The accumulation of knowledge by predecessors is silent, but when someone connects them, some discoveries that were not initially seen as valuable will suddenly shine.

As for Miss Catherine's question, I think it's best to keep it a secret.

The fact that the sword cut through the missile was nothing to Miyazaki Yu, but it was best not to let such things get out of his mouth, otherwise some people's fragile nerves would probably get tense again.

Catherine blinked her beautiful big eyes and subtly moved closer to Miyazaki Yu, conveying a gentle and refined feeling.

At this moment, she was very close to Miyazaki Yu, and she could clearly smell his scent. But the closer she got, the more incredible it felt.

She loved fighting and horseback riding since she was a child. She studied under various famous fighters and learned various world-renowned fighting techniques. Her hard work and natural talent made her a success.

Despite her young age, she already possesses first-class combat abilities.

Although there is still a long way to go before reaching the extraordinary realm, his strength is far greater than that of Maeda Satoshi, who had never received guidance from Miyazaki Hayao.

To be honest, her strength is only slightly inferior to that of Shuichi Akai in the past.

This level of strength is already incredibly extraordinary among ordinary people.

Therefore, her observational skills far surpassed those of ordinary people. After getting close to Miyazaki Yu, she noticed many unusual things. She didn't approach him to take advantage of him, but to verify her findings.

That is, she discovered that Miyazaki Yu's skin was extremely delicate, much more delicate than a woman's skin, and her skin temperature was much lower than that of an ordinary person. What was especially frightening was her heartbeat!

She had been standing next to Miyazaki Yu for more than ten minutes, and she hadn't heard a single heartbeat!

You should know that her hearing is extremely acute; she can even hear the sound of water droplets falling to the ground in the next room.

Logically speaking, given the almost intimate distance she's currently at, yet she can't even hear a heartbeat, has this Miyazaki swordsman truly reached an inhuman level?

Just as she was patiently sensing and trying to find more, an annoying voice interrupted everything.

"Mr. Miyazaki, you are really taking it easy. On the one hand, you take advantage of ignorant girls, and on the other hand, you say irrelevant things, putting on an unfathomable appearance and packaging yourself as an unparalleled expert. It's really going too far."

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Mr. Miyazaki. I'm a very straightforward person, and I always speak my mind. I hope you won't mind?"

The moment these sarcastic words were uttered, the previously noisy hall fell silent instantly. All eyes turned to the speaker, creating immense mental pressure.

Chapter 690 Disqualification from Inheriting the Title (2nd Update)

This situation is like the pressure that comes when everyone is in a large hall and suddenly a leader on the podium criticizes you by name, and all eyes are on that one person.

"you,,,,"

The playboy's expression suddenly changed; he hadn't expected everyone to be like this.

Although he was always arrogant and domineering, he was by no means a brainless fool. On the contrary, he was very clever, alert, and had a strong ability to adapt.

Moreover, he was very good at reading people's expressions and moods. If he didn't have this ability, how could he have won the hearts of so many beauties?

However, on the other hand, while such a person may be intelligent, their intelligence is often equated with their arrogance.

Once she's made up her mind about something, she won't easily go back on her word or change it. She immediately stiffened her neck and looked at Miyazaki Yu with feigned composure.

"Pfft-"

Hearing such low-level provocations, Miyazaki Yu couldn't help but fall silent.

It's been a long time since we've heard such words since he rose to prominence.

Because those who oppose him are either multinational organizations or government military forces, each of which is a formidable and terrifying entity, a powerful force capable of influencing a region.

Moreover, even these forces, who regarded him as an opponent and were plotting to deal with him, still gave him enough respect.

Being serious and giving your all, not doing anything useless, and not saying anything unnecessary—that's the greatest respect you can show to your opponent.

So although he encountered many opponents, no one dared to talk trash to him. At most, they would say things like, "You're dead today."

Of course, these words soon became nothing more than a pipe dream.

"Knox! What are you doing? What kind of occasion is this? Who gave you permission to spout nonsense here!"

An elderly man in his sixties or seventies ran over quickly and launched into a tirade of reprimands at the well-dressed young man, his eyes practically spitting fire.

What kind of existence is this Miyazaki Sword Saint? He is a powerful being capable of fighting against an entire nation single-handedly, a god among men, and a strongman who can change the world order!

And what is the significance of today's banquet? It was specifically organized to win him over and to show Great Britain's sincerity!

As a long-established nobleman, he was naturally well-informed. A simple comparison between the royal family's previous predicament and the situation after this person's arrival was enough to show just how powerful this person was.

Therefore, it doesn't matter what this person is really like, whether he is unworthy of the title or not. What matters is that his appearance now is the pillar of the royal family, the rock that can keep the overall situation in check!

You've offended him now. Not to mention how terrible he is, you won't be able to get past the royal family!

Knox was completely bewildered. He was born to his father late in life and had always been very doting on him, granting his every wish.

Apart from scolding him for what happened with those two women, he has never been scolded in any other way.

So now, just because I said a few words, they're going to embarrass me like this in public, without giving me any face at all?

Immediately, his handsome face flushed crimson, his shame and anger evident.

Meanwhile, the other young nobles watching this scene were gloating.

They had long disliked this guy; he always acted arrogantly and domineeringly, relying on the fact that his father and grandfather were both dukes.

For their peers, who also come from distinguished backgrounds, they are incredibly arrogant.

What's even more infuriating is that this guy is naturally charming to women; he's managed to hook up with many famous beauties in the industry.

This left them all feeling very frustrated. There were only so many women in their social circle who were a good match for them. If they wanted one, she would be someone he had already had his fill. If they didn't want her, they would have to find women of significantly lower social standing to be with.

This frustration and anger are unknown to outsiders.

In other words, this product has already aroused public outrage.

After all, you can eat more and take more than your share, but you can't just urinate on the table after you've eaten and drunk your fill, right? How are people supposed to eat like that?

That's why they were all watching with schadenfreude, hoping that this guy would suffer a big setback, which would make everyone happy.

At this moment, the old man hurriedly explained to Miyazaki Yu, "I am so sorry, Lord Miyazaki. Knox has been working too hard lately, so he is a little out of it. He was not being disrespectful to you. I hope you will not hold a grudge against someone who is not thinking clearly. I am really sorry."

As he spoke, he removed his hat and bowed to Miyazaki Yu. His gray hair was bald in the middle, which looked somewhat comical, but also somewhat poignant. This old man was really going all out to ensure that his son would not get into trouble.

Miyazaki Yu chuckled lightly: "Your Grace, you flatter me. I am here as a guest, and this young master is also a guest. The guest's rudeness is not a loss of face for me, but for Her Majesty the Queen. I may not hold it against her, but I believe Her Majesty the Queen will give me an explanation."

At this moment, the Queen and Duke Link, who had been hiding to the side, also came over.

The queen's brows were furrowed, and her eyes were filled with anger.

It was supposed to be a pleasant banquet to win people over, and the atmosphere was perfectly set, allowing this young, unparalleled powerhouse to spend time with these vibrant young noblewomen, all of whom were among the best of the young nobles.

Each of them was exceptionally beautiful and had an extraordinary bearing. No matter how powerful you are, you must not have seen many ladies from noble families like them.

Once he sparks a connection with these girls, whatever happens, it can bring huge benefits to the royal family. It would be even better if one of the girls could become his woman.

But to my surprise, that bastard Knox actually dared to come out and cause trouble!

If they weren't in public, she would have loved to turn this idiot into a pile of minced meat to vent her anger.

He immediately said coldly, "Duke Dre, His Excellency Miyazaki is my honored guest and also a distinguished guest of Great Britain. His rudeness to His Excellency Miyazaki here is not only disrespectful to a peerless expert, but also contemptuous of the entire royal family!"

Therefore, I hereby decide to strip Knox of his right to inherit the title and restrict his movement in and out of England. After the banquet, Duke Dre, he is in your care. I never want to see such a thing again.

Everyone was stunned!

I originally thought that, given Duke Dre's status, Knox, despite saying some things he shouldn't have, wouldn't suffer too much punishment; at most, he would just lose face.

Unexpectedly, the Queen used such ruthless methods from the very beginning, directly stripping him of his right to inherit the title!

This is a huge blow to someone who is most qualified to inherit the title.

Knox immediately became agitated. He had only said a few words, so why was he being stripped of his right to inherit the title?

He immediately retorted angrily, "Your Majesty, on what grounds! I merely spoke the truth; I have committed no crime. Why should I be stripped of my right to inherit the title?"

The queen's next words, however, plunged him into an icy abyss.

Chapter 691 The Bet

"Knox, as I said, this is my order. I hope you will accept it. If you don't, that's fine too. I can lower your family's dukedom by one rank, down to marquis, so you can avoid punishment. Are you willing?"

Knox was practically going crazy after hearing these words.

These titles were earned by our ancestors who shed blood and sacrificed their lives for the whole of Great Britain, enduring countless hardships!

It is the source of power, wealth, and status, a symbol of family honor, and the fundamental guarantee of aristocratic status!

The reason these aristocratic families stood wholeheartedly with the British royal family was simply because they couldn't bear to give up their titles.

Having grown accustomed to being aristocrats and enjoying privileges and wealth, they have come to take these things for granted and are naturally unwilling to lose them.

But now, the Queen is actually ordering that if he doesn't accept losing his right to the throne, his family's title will be stripped, and the dukedom will be reduced to a minor marquisate. How is that possible?!

"No! No, I accept losing my right to inherit!"

Knox practically choked out the words; in such a short time, the humiliation he had endured exceeded the sum of his entire twenty years of life.

"That's good, Duke Dre. You should know what to do now, right?"

Looking at his son, who had suffered a heavy blow, Duke Dre felt a great sense of humiliation.