Chapter 212: Beautiful and Irresistible

The Primordial Club’s Heavenly Chamber No. 1, also known as the Celestial Palace, had quite an imposing name and was the finest hall in the entire club.

The Divine Abode reserved by Xiong Kun and his companions was also quite good, but it paled in comparison to the Celestial Palace. This exclusive venue was never open to the public; it was only used by high-ranking internal members when entertaining distinguished guests.

The Celestial Palace ensured absolute privacy; its walls and doors were cast from special materials that even king-level experts could not easily breach, making it impossible for outsiders to eavesdrop on conversations.

For instance, after Chu Feng broke free from four shackles, his divine perception granted him astonishingly acute hearing, allowing him to perceive every rustle within several miles. However, even he found no way to listen in here.

At this moment, inside the Celestial Palace, several people chatted and laughed; the men were handsome, and the women were stunningly beautiful.

The room was exceptionally spacious, adorned with carved beams and painted pillars, with jade-paved floors. It featured an indoor landscape complete with a clear spring, a forested area, and stone arch bridges, creating a refreshing and pleasant atmosphere.

The Qi family was a key member of the Pre-Qin Research Institute, and Qi Sheng, a direct descendant of the Qi family, possessed light eyebrows and bright eyes. He appeared very refined, always with a smile.

Beside him was a man in white, the distinguished guest for the occasion, named Bailong, who hailed from the East Sea. Divine light flickered in his eyes as they opened and closed.

On the other side sat another man, handsome and composed, who spoke little and exuded a peaceful demeanor. Most striking was a vertical mark between his eyebrows, which added a mysterious aura. This was Mu Tian, from the Mu family of the Heaven-God Biological Company, who had already become an "Otherworlder" twenty-one years ago.

Jiang Luoshen was also present, her beautiful hair smooth and soft, her dark eyebrows elegantly curved, and her eyes captivating with every glance. Her speech and mannerisms were graceful and refined.

Known as the nation's goddess, her beauty was beyond doubt; she was truly a peerless beauty with few rivals. However, at this moment, she represented Bodhi Gene.

Inside the room, young elites from the three major financial groups—the Pre-Qin Research Institute, Heaven-God Biological Company, and Bodhi Gene—jointly hosted Bailong, the distinguished guest from the sea race, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Bailong, slender in build, occasionally looked at Jiang Luoshen, openly admiring her beauty yet without being overly presumptuous or offensive.

"Brother Bailong, have you primarily come ashore to challenge and seek out young geniuses whose cultivation level isn't exceedingly high, but whose combat prowess is remarkably outstanding?" Jiang Luoshen asked.

Jiang Luoshen asked with a smile, her bright eyes shining and her red lips vibrant, radiating an astonishing charm.

"Yes, I am no match for those who have broken six shackles; I merely wish to spar with some young, top-tier geniuses," Bailong replied with a smile.

Jiang Luoshen, Mu Tian, and Qi Sheng all showed a hint of surprise. Coming from extraordinary financial groups, their access to internal confidential information allowed them to learn many secrets unimaginable to outsiders.

At this moment, they all had certain suspicions.

"Brother Bailong, are you looking to hunt young geniuses from other domains?" Mu Tian asked gently, the vertical mark between his eyebrows seeming as if an eye were about to open.

Bailong was startled, divine light burst forth from his eyes, and he sighed softly, "It seems I can't hide it from you."

Deep in the eyes of Jiang Luoshen, Mu Tian, and Qi Sheng, there were ripples, but they quickly disappeared. They knew that the powerful beings in the ocean were restless and about to take astonishing action.

"I always thought that the great ocean, far from the clamor of the world, would be peaceful," Qi Sheng remarked. "I never expected that our counterparts in the sea would be even more radical, daring to target visitors from other domains."

"It's just for the sake of obtaining breathing techniques," Bailong stated, no longer hiding anything. At this point, being secretive would only seem petty.

"I advise caution, Brother Bailong; this is very dangerous," Mu Tian said. "It could even bring about the destruction of our world."

"Brother Bailong, it would be best not to be too radical," Jiang Luoshen also said, her long legs straight and her figure proud, but now she was very solemn.

In fact, Jiang Luoshen, Mu Tian, and Qi Sheng were all very surprised. Ordinary people knew little about visitors from other domains, and beings in the sea, isolated from the bustling land, should have been even more uninformed.

"Heh, you three underestimate the sea race too much. I can reveal something," Bailong stated. "There have always been advanced intelligent beings in the sea—the Merfolk—who existed even before the world underwent its great changes. Their civilization was even more powerful than humanity's, and they possess no less historical heritage and mythological knowledge than you do."

He divulged this secret primarily because he felt underestimated by the three.

"Could it be that the legendary Atlantis truly exists, merely as another form of Merfolk civilization?" Mu Tian asked, highly perceptive.

Bailong merely smiled, offering no reply.

"I believe there are even more magnificent landscapes in the sea. Do all kinds of sacred trees grow on the seabed?" Jiang Luoshen asked. Bodhi Gene had always wanted to clarify this, as they planned to venture into the sea in the future.

Bailong smiled, his gaze fiery and openly admiring when he looked at Jiang Luoshen. He didn't answer her question directly, but instead shared another important piece of news.

"Since I feel a connection with you three, especially Goddess Jiang, I might as well offer you a great gift."

Hearing him say this, all three showed surprise and became quite interested.

"This world is about to undergo another drastic change, which will begin soon," Bailong informed them. "For every living being, it will be a godsend opportunity—no less than gaining a second life!"

The expressions of Jiang Luoshen, Mu Tian, and Qi Sheng all changed. This was indeed astonishing news of immeasurable value, concerning the rise and fall of entire races, and its impact was too significant!

"You must seize this opportunity well," Bailong advised. "If you can conquer a famous mountain, do so as much as possible. Obtain the most valuable sacred fruits to achieve a higher level of evolution!"

He also reminded the three that at this stage, the more renowned a divine mountain they occupied, and the more historical legends it had, the richer its foundation would be!

Bailong stated, "In some parts of the sea now, the fighting has reached a boiling point; the sea surface is dyed red with blood, it's truly tragic. Yet I observe that your land is still peaceful. The strong ones in the sea are very envious, some can't help but come ashore, preparing to compete on land."

This was because in the sea, countless bodies littered those legendary places, the entire sea surface was crimson, and the competition was too fierce and terrifying.

Qi Sheng sighed bitterly, "Who says the competition on land isn't fierce? The key is that some places, like Mount Longhu, are known to have profound foundations, yet they cannot be conquered, and many kings have died trying!"

But soon his eyes sparkled brightly. The Pre-Qin Research Institute was about to conquer another famous mountain, and he was confident that in the upcoming, more intense world changes, they would achieve a "cornering overtake," becoming a top-tier expert among king-level beings.

This was because on the divine mountain they were about to conquer, there were several sacred ancient trees only found in mythical legends. As the world rapidly revived once more, the buds blooming and fruits ripening from these trees would be incredibly astonishing!

In Qi Sheng's view, Bailong was absolutely right: the upcoming drastic changes in the world would provide them with a second life, allowing them to turn the tide and completely alter their original life paths!

"If I were you," Bailong exhorted, "even if it meant my entire clan faced near annihilation, I would still conquer one of these places: the Daoist ancestral court, the Buddhist ancestral land, the Fengchan sacrificial site, or Kunlun!"

"Is it that important?" Jiang Luoshen asked, her eyelashes fluttering, her captivating eyes shimmering, radiant beyond compare.

"It's more important than you can imagine; even the Merfolk might get involved and take action!" Bailong informed them.

According to him, once the sacred trees in these locations took root and sprouted, it concerned the hope of becoming a saint or ancestor in the future, something outsiders could not imagine!

"It might even involve the most powerful inheritances!" After saying this, Bailong revealed no more secrets.

As a being from the sea, his extensive knowledge unsettled all three of them; some of the oceanic races were truly extraordinary!

Subsequently, their conversation topics became relatively light; the atmosphere was harmonious, and they found each other quite congenial.

Bailong's eyes gleamed as he looked at Jiang Luoshen and asked, "Miss Jiang, I wish to know your exact relationship with Chu Feng. The outside world is speculating that there's something ambiguous between you two."

Mu Tian and Qi Sheng were both rendered speechless and then chuckled. They hadn't expected this distinguished guest from the sea race to be so interested in Jiang Luoshen, even a little infatuated, asking so openly.

They could only marvel at how different the sea race's way of doing things was—incredibly direct and straightforward, without any subtlety or hinting.

Jiang Luoshen's sweet smile stiffened slightly. Although she had long discerned Bailong's intentions, she hadn't expected him to ask so directly in front of everyone.

"I am unattached," she replied concisely, adding, "I won't be considering personal matters in the short term."

"Hmm, even so, I still want to spar with that so-called 'Demon King Chu'," Bailong said with a slight smile.

Jiang Luoshen was surprised and said, "He is indeed formidable, but he is definitely not a genius from another domain."

"But I believe he holds a secret I wish to uncover." Lightning flashed in Bailong's eyes, appearing and vanishing in an instant, astonishingly.

Qi Sheng remained impassive, knowing his words had taken effect. He intended to use Bailong to deal with Chu Feng.

Qi Sheng sneered inwardly. The Pre-Qin Research Institute had extended an olive branch to this 'Demon King Chu,' but he had ignored it; he was destined to pay a bloody price for it!

He had no worries because outsiders had no idea he had incited Bailong to act against Chu Feng. If it succeeded, it succeeded; if not, there was no loss.

He just didn't know yet that his brother, Qi Teng, was too flamboyant, and when he spoke of this matter in another hall, Chu Feng overheard everything.

Finally, the room named Celestial Palace opened, and the few people walked out, ending their gathering. Bailong went to find Xia Lan along the way, while Jiang Luoshen, Mu Tian, and Qi Sheng accompanied him.

All of them knew that Bailong's follower, his sworn brother in name, was by no means simple; he was a super king who had broken four shackles!

Therefore, Jiang Luoshen, Mu Tian, and Qi Sheng came along, willing to make his acquaintance.

A king who had broken four shackles would be revered anywhere and was worth recruiting by all major powers.

Still some distance away, Jiang Luoshen's delicate, upturned nose twitched slightly. Her large eyes sparkled, and her lips curved slightly as she revealed a surprised expression and exclaimed, "It smells so good! What are they eating?"

Qi Sheng also showed surprise, then satisfaction; it seemed his brother had put in a lot of effort to find some top-tier ingredients and had hosted Xia Lan well.

Even from a considerable distance, they could already smell the fragrance of hundred-year-old aged wine and the most aromatic food.

However, there seemed to be quite a few people drinking, and they were quite drunk, muttering indistinctly.

"It smells so delicious even from this far," Mu Tian also praised. Then he looked at Qi Sheng and chuckled, "Brother Qi, you're truly unkind. Why didn't you invite us to taste such a delicacy, and let Brother Bailong savor our extraordinary earthly delicacies?"

"Yes, it smells wonderful; my mouth is watering," Jiang Luoshen nodded. Her long legs straight, fair, and luminous, she began to stride quickly, then ran forward, her pretty face filled with anticipation.

At that moment, she yearned to transform into a foodie and indulge in the delicacies there!

Bailong felt a hint of suspicion but didn't dwell on it. On Qi Sheng's territory, he didn't believe such a thing would happen, and any fleeting thought in his mind quickly vanished.

Jiang Luoshen was the first to arrive, her beautiful hair fluttering, her figure graceful. Her bright, agile eyes filled with eagerness as she breezed into the courtyard with an ethereal grace.

"So huge! My goodness, it's a rare delicacy!" she exclaimed involuntarily, as she happened to see a magnificent, radiant lobster bathed in a glow in the courtyard.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, she felt something was off. Her smile froze because she had just thought of a certain possibility.

Although she didn't know the true form of Bailong's follower, she could make some connections.

Especially when she clearly saw the people inside the hall, she immediately understood what was happening and instantly felt a headache, because her words just now had been utterly inappropriate.

Xiong Kun, Hu Sheng, and the others were all drunk, dizzy, and sprawled on the side. Only Chu Feng was slightly tipsy, yet still calm, sitting there and pouring drinks for himself.

Jiang Luoshen was dumbfounded, and then felt a headache!

Qi Sheng entered the courtyard second, still smiling. He was still speaking, saying, "The aroma is rich; it seems there truly are top-tier ingredients. We should also have a taste…"

The next moment, his expression froze, and his eyes widened. He was utterly horrified. What was that? A giant lobster!

Qi Sheng's heart lurched, his vision went black, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. He knew what Bailong's sworn brother's true form was!

For something like this to happen on his territory, the trouble was immense, absolutely heaven-shattering! In an instant, Qi Sheng's face turned green.

Mu Tian also walked in. Usually calm and composed, he was now dumbfounded, his mouth agape wide enough to fit a duck egg!

Bailong was the last to enter, and upon seeing the scene in the courtyard, he staggered!

"This situation, this scene, this person, truly beautiful beyond compare," Chu Feng said, slightly tipsy, his breath smelling of wine. It was unclear if he was praising Jiang Luoshen or commending the scene and the delicious food.

In any case, the four people in the courtyard certainly did not find "this situation, this scene, this person" beautiful beyond compare; some of them were about to explode!