Is there any hope for me, who proposed to the world-destroying empress at the very beginning?

Although he was frustrated, Su Liang did not hesitate.

The attitude of the reclusive sects was far too arrogant; he could hardly stand it anymore.

"Really? Then I think you bunch of good-for-nothings should just go into seclusion and stay out of the world, otherwise you're really wasting our air."

Su Liang floated down from upstairs and landed calmly in front of the hidden sect's prodigy.

"Who are you? How dare you speak to us like that?"

The prodigies of the reclusive sects had never heard of the outside world since their emergence, so naturally they didn't know who Su Liang was.

"Chief Su! Teach them a lesson!"

"Yes! Let them know they're nothing but trash!"

Those previously frustrated geniuses immediately shook off their dejection upon seeing Su Liang.

"Who I am is not important. What is important is, who gave you the courage to call others trash?"

As Su Liang spoke, he approached, not radiating any aura, but merely using the pressure of his gaze to make the prodigies of the hidden sects involuntarily take a step back.

"Anyone weaker than me is trash! Am I wrong?"

The reclusive sect's prodigy's face turned pale, and he said angrily.

"If that's the case, then I guess I can call you that too, you piece of trash!"

Su Liang emphasized the last two words, while simultaneously unleashing his divine emperor aura, pressing down on the prodigies of the hidden sects.

Without any suspense, under the oppressive aura of the Divine Emperor, almost none of the geniuses from the hidden sects were able to stand upright.

They either trembled with fear or collapsed onto the ground.

"Chief Su is awesome! Chief Su is so powerful!"

Seeing the hidden sect's prodigies reveal such a pathetic side, those prodigies felt a great sense of satisfaction.

The female prodigies looked at Su Liang with flirtatious eyes, and some even unconsciously rubbed their legs together.

"I just want to tell you a lesson: don't think you are the strongest in the world. You haven't seen the wider world yet. Like ants, you can never imagine the size of an elephant."

Su Liang withdrew his divine emperor aura, his expression calm, as if he had just done something insignificant.

"He's right. Within the Qin Empire, regardless of the sect, everyone is a part of Qin. I don't want anyone to be arrogant."

Instead, they are able to coexist peacefully.

Jun Hongyan also walked down the stairs at just the right moment.

Her serious expression exuded immense authority, and even the most talented individuals from reclusive sects couldn't help but lower their heads in her presence.

"I hope you can correct your past mistakes in time and compensate the sects that have suffered losses because of you. I don't want such things to happen again in the Great Qin territory. Do you understand?"

As Jun Hongyan finished speaking, her gaze swept across the entire area, and everyone she looked at lowered their heads with expressions of guilt.

The necessary warnings have been given; now it's time to begin the feast.

Because of the combined deterrent effect of Su Liang and Jun Hongyan, the prodigies of the hidden sects behaved quite well during the banquet.

After the banquet came the ball, and the monks began to look for their dance partners.

The elegant and refined Donghuang Yiren naturally became the target of many cultivators.

After rejecting one cultivator after another, Donghuang Yiren's brows furrowed slightly involuntarily.

Su Liang noticed this and, naturally, very considerately, stepped forward to invite Donghuang Yiren to dance.

Donghuang Yiren was naturally delighted by her younger brother's thoughtful gesture, and for the first time at the banquet, she showed a genuine smile.

While Jun Hongyan was talking to people from a hidden sect not far away, her eyes kept drifting towards Su Liang.

Seeing Su Liang invite Donghuang Yiren to dance, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She was also worried that those cultivators would keep bothering Donghuang Yiren, which would make Donghuang Yiren feel wronged.

As for the relationship between Su Liang and Donghuang Yiren, Jun Hongyan has now confirmed it during today's stroll. Regardless of what Su Liang thinks, Donghuang Yiren truly only regards Su Liang as her younger brother.

As a result, Jun Hongyan felt somewhat relieved about the intimacy between Su Liang and Donghuang Yiren.

What Jun Hongyan didn't expect was that after dancing with Donghuang Yiren, no one invited Donghuang Yiren anymore; instead, Su Liang was invited.

Even more surprisingly, among those who invited Su Liang was his own sister.

Su Liang agreed, which immediately plunged Jun Hongyan's mood to rock bottom.

"Brother-in-law, you won't refuse my invitation, will you?"

Jun Ruoxue walked up to Su Liang and asked in a seemingly gentle manner, but judging from her sly smile, only she knew what she was really planning.

Chapter 923 The Ball: The Sea King Returns to the Demon Race

During the banquet, Jun Ruoxue's attention was naturally still focused on Jun Hongyan.

When Jun Ruoxue noticed Jun Hongyan's unconsciously furrowed brows and the anger she inadvertently exuded when she saw Su Liang dancing with other women, she had an idea.

If Su Liang can lower Jun Hongyan's impression of him today, she will likely become indifferent to him in the coming days.

Without Su Liang, she'll have more time to spend with her sister!

Thinking of this, Jun Ruoxue naturally came to Su Liang with great excitement.

"Of course not."

Although Jun Ruoxue was a bit of a headache, the girl didn't cause him any real trouble.

Furthermore, refusing Jun Ruoxue now would undoubtedly cause her to lose face, so Su Liang would not refuse under any circumstances.

As for Jun Hongyan...

"Just as I thought."

Seeing Jun Hongyan's somewhat unpleasant face, Su Liang couldn't help but smile.

Actually, Su Liang's decision not to dance with Jun Hongyan at today's banquet was premeditated.

After dancing with Jun Ruoxue, Su Liang made no further moves.

As for Jun Hongyan, her communication with the hidden sects had long since ended.

However, she declined the invitations from other prodigies and simply waited quietly.

She was waiting to see when Su Liang would invite her.

To Jun Hongyan's surprise, Su Liang did not invite her even after the banquet ended.

As time went on, Jun Hongyan's anger continued to build up.

However, in front of so many people, Jun Hongyan couldn't show it, so she maintained a calm and composed demeanor on the surface.

When the banquet ended, Su Liang didn't even ask Jun Hongyan to dance, let alone say a word to her.

After the banquet ended and the guests were seen off, Jun Hongyan returned to the palace in a huff.

Unexpectedly, Su Liang suddenly stopped her on her way back.

What do you want from me?

Jun Hongyan was still unhappy. Although she was secretly pleased to see Su Liang, she quickly asked him coldly.

Are you angry?

Su Liang smiled gently and walked towards Jun Hongyan.

Jun Hongyan did not answer Su Liang, but simply turned her body to the side.

"Okay, this is for you."

Su Liang reached out and lifted Jun Hongyan's chin, turning her head towards him, while handing over the gift he had prepared.

"You've only thought of giving me a gift now?"

When Jun Hongyan saw the gift, she was first taken aback, and then pretended to be angry and asked.

"My love, would you be willing to dance with me alone under this moon?"

Su Liang did not answer Jun Hongyan, but instead took a step back, extended his hand, and bent over slightly.

When Jun Hongyan saw this scene, she felt her breathing quicken for a moment.

Although the last vestige of anger in her heart told her not to accept it, her hand unconsciously reached out to her.

After the dance ended, Su Liang took the opportunity to embrace Jun Hongyan.

"This is a surprise I prepared for you to celebrate our anniversary. Do you like it?"

Su Liang looked at Jun Hongyan, who was lying in his arms with her eyes closed and breathing rapidly, and...

He couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Humph!"

Jun Hongyan did not give Su Liang a definite answer, but her actions spoke volumes.

Jun Hongyan reached out and stroked Su Liang's face, then her face gradually moved closer.

The two embraced passionately, then took off their clothes and slowly lay down on the ground under the moonlight.

Jun Hongyan, though somewhat awkward, took the initiative and began to act.

...

After their lovemaking, Jun Hongyan's face was flushed, and she nestled in Su Liang's arms.

"By the way, besides the hidden sects, there's something else you might need to know."

Jun Hongyan placed her hand weakly on Su Liang's chest and said softly.

"what's up?"

Su Liang raised an eyebrow. Under these circumstances, the matter that Jun Hongyan had to tell him must be no small matter.

"This concerns the demon race. In our Great Qin, hidden sects are emerging one after another, and in the demon race, hidden demon clans are also emerging one after another."

When Jun Hongyan talked about this matter, a hint of sorrow appeared on her face.

"A reclusive demon clan has emerged? With the Demon Emperor's strength, shouldn't he be able to suppress it easily? What's there to worry about?"

Su Liang was only slightly surprised upon hearing this, but did not feel anything was amiss.