Chapter 319 - The Five Imperial Elders (1/2)
Chapter 319 The Five Imperial Elders
Wu Xuanji, Wu Xuanzhuo, Wu Xuanzhen, Wu Hongliang, and Wu Hongshen.
The Five Imperial Elders were the five renowned Supreme Great Ancestors in the world. Any of them could represent the imperial family and could stir up a situation anywhere.
Although the Myriad Treasure Meet was held by the imperial family, for many generations, only one Extreme Grade powerhouse would be sent by the imperial family to the venue at the end of the meet. It was unprecedented that five Extreme Grade powerhouses from the imperial family showed up at the same time.
The crowd looked at Ou Yangming enviously.
They understood that the young fellow would certainly receive the finest treatment from the aristocrats for having developed a batch of Supreme Great Ancestors. Nonetheless, it was a rare honor for the Five Imperial Elders to appear together.
The elder who led the way was Wu Xuanji, who was known as the number one Extreme Grade powerhouse in the imperial family. He was slightly white-haired, and he gave off a dignified momentum when he walked with his back straight and with majestic strides.
The graceful and distinguished bearing of the imperial family was perfectly displayed by the elders.
As they slowly walked to the center of the square, the guards around them dispersed. Wu Xuanji waved his hand at Ou Yangming, who was the only person in the ring. “Lil’ Friend Ou, please come to have a chat with
us.”
The crowd clamored because of the deferential treatment that was given to Ou Yangming when Wu Xuanji called out to him in public.
Nevertheless, on second thought, Ou Yangming had indeed contributed to the birth of 26 Supreme Great Ancestors. Besides, n.o.body knew how many more Extreme Grade powerhouses would be helped by him in the future.
Therefore, it would not be strange no matter how friendly the imperial family was to a figure like him.
Ou Yangming bowed at Wu Xuanji from a distance away. The Supreme Great Ancestor was not His Majesty, but the young fellow knew that the imperial family’s great elder was a top-notch being, who was only second to the emperor.
He took powerful strides to the center of the square.
Wu Xuanji nodded and noted, “The Humans are blessed to have you partic.i.p.ating in this Myriad Treasure Meet, Lil’ Friend.”
Ou Yangming quickly replied to him, “Senior, you’re overpraising me.”
Regardless of his glorious achievements, he had to keep a low profile and must not be arrogant.
“You deserve it!” Wu Xuanji chuckled and commented, then he turned toward the crowd and said out loud, “I hereby announce that the Yi Pavilion earns the highest prestige in this year’s Myriad Treasure Meet. Brother Bai, are you here?”
His voice spread far and wide so not only the people from the crowd, but everyone in the area heard him.
A hoa.r.s.e voice was heard. “Thank you, Great Elder!”
n.o.body knew where Bai Cangling had been hiding, but he suddenly came out of nowhere and arrived at the center of the square.
The Extreme Grade powerhouse narrowed his eyes so much that they were almost not visible.
Even though the Yi Pavilion was one of the great forces in the Wu Dynasty, they did not seem to have the upper hand against the other superb aristocratic families and their compet.i.tors.
They had gained remarkable prestige in the past Myriad Treasure Meets, but they always failed to clinch the first place. This time, Bai Cangling could finally stand at the center on behalf of the Yi Pavilion, where he received the long-desired glory. Wu Xuanji nodded and continued to announce, “The second place goes to Secret Realm Sect. Brother Fei, are you here?”
“Great Elder, I’m here.” A faint voice was heard as a thin elder made his way to the center of the square. He seemed to be walking slowly but was actually fast.
Ou Yangming was moved. Secret Realm Sect was an extremely unique force as it was between being a merchant and being an aristocratic family. On the first day of the Myriad Treasure Meet, he even had a conflict with a martial artist from that sect.
Fei Daming-a Supreme Great Ancestor-was one of the people leading the Secret Realm.
Though it could not be mentioned on equal terms with the imperial family, it must not be underestimated at all.
Bai Cangling smiled brighter than before. “Brother Fei, congratulations!”
Fei Daming scoffed and said, “Brother Bai, you’re incredibly lucky!”
“Brother Fei, why do you say so?” Bai Cangling asked while stroking his beard.
He pretended as though he had not gained anything. Fei Daming’s face darkened as a result, but instead of replying to Bai Cangling, he cupped his hands at Ou Yangming and apologized, “Master Ou, I’m sorry.”
Ou Yangming was stunned. “What?”
“My son wasn’t aware of your background, so he offended you during the Myriad Treasure Meet,” Fei Daming responded in a deep voice. He later brushed his hand across his waist and retrieved a jade porcelain bottle. “This is a Spirit-connecting Pill, which can a.s.sist you in mental power cultivation as it has unmatched wonderful effects. If you’re able to forgive me, please accept it, Master Ou.”
Wu Xuanji and the other people kept a straight face, but their hearts skipped a beat.
The Spirit-connecting Pill was a treasure that even the imperial family could not present. It was clear that Fei Daming did not offer the item just to resolve the grudge; he was certainly going to move up the ladder once Ou Yangming accepted it.