The hall fell into dead silence.
Many could hardly believe their own eyes.
Because from beginning to end, Xue An had not moved at all.
Yet Bi Si had been defeated twice in a row and, for no reason at all, was flung backwards, unconscious.
Even if he knew some magic, there should have been some trace of it.
This was simply like witchcraft.
Now, many looked at Xue An with a changed expression, one of awe mixed with a hint of fear.
Even Lina looked at Xue An with a face full of surprise.
Xue An shook his head and sighed softly, "You’re really not resistant to punches! I tried to control it, but you still couldn’t dodge!"
Afterward, Xue An looked around at all the nobles present.
None dared to meet Xue An’s gaze; wherever his eyes landed, people lowered their heads.
Just then, a commotion suddenly arose at the door.
A voice then excitedly shouted, "The King is back, the King has returned!"
The somewhat solemn atmosphere was instantly ignited.
The nobles rushed to the door, standing respectfully with bowed heads.
Entering first were Princess Loya and Yage.
After their entry, they also stood to the sides of the path.
Then, a middle-aged man with a majestic face and a commanding presence strode in.
His appearance stirred a slight commotion throughout the hall.
"Li Zun is back!"
"Hehe, now this will be a good show!"
Many couldn’t help but look at Xue An with a schadenfreude gaze.
However, Xue An remained unmoved, just watching quietly.
After these people entered,
the sound of drums filled the air, followed by someone saying with a flattering laugh, "Divine Messenger, our small and meager Dek Kingdom has shortcomings in its hospitality, please be forgiving!"
A slight disturbance rippled through the crowd upon hearing this.
Because this flattering voice was none other than their supreme King.
Even the King was so humble and obsequious, who could this guest possibly be?
Then, a proud voice replied indifferently, "Fine, after all, I am not here for your tiny Dek Kingdom!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
As this conversation ensued, a procession walked in.
Leading the group, nodding and bowing as he directed, was a middle-aged man in splendid attire, sporting a meticulously groomed mustache and a portly figure.
Following him, with a calm and measured demeanor, was a young man in a blood-red robe, his skin sickly pale and his features hauntingly enticing.
Upon seeing this man, many well-informed nobles were shocked, then quickly lowered their heads in terror, not even daring to sneak a peek.
For they finally understood why their King was so humble and obsequious.
Because this visitor was none other than the Divine Messenger, whose single word could dictate the rise and fall, the life and death, of a nation!
Compared to this Divine Messenger, kings and nobles were but ants.
Thus, the atmosphere in the room became even more tense and solemn.
Carefully, the King of Dek guided the Divine Messenger toward the platform above, to the seat prepared for the most honored guests.
But unluckily, Bi Si, who had been blasted away by Xue An, was lying right in their path.
Seeing this, the King’s expression darkened.
For this reception, he had spent countless efforts, fearing any mishaps that might irritate the Divine Messenger.
If that happened, the entire Kingdom of Dek could be ruined.
Lina, hearing this, felt utterly despairing.
It was now impossible for Xue An to leave, even if he wanted to.
Bi Si was Yage’s disciple, and Yage was the beloved disciple of the Martial Saint.
This situation was increasingly becoming unfavorable for Mr. Xue.
Just as Lina was dazed.
Numerous noble young ladies were looking at the exalted Divine Messenger with stars in their eyes.
"My God, is this the rumored Divine Messenger who can grant eternal youth?"
"He’s actually come, could it be to select blood slaves?"
"So devilishly handsome, I’m nearly fainting!"
At this moment, these noble young ladies wished they could throw themselves into the arms of the Divine Messenger.
This passionately admiring gaze made the Divine Messenger smile contentedly, though he considered them profoundly foolish.
Truly a bunch of stupid commoners.
Meanwhile, the banquet officially began.
Wine and delicacies flowed like water before the guests.
The drink brought before the Divine Messenger sitting high on the platform was a cup of dark red liquid.
With a face full of flattery, the King of Dek Kingdom said, "Divine Messenger, not knowing your taste, I gathered a group of young girls aged around twenty-eight, took each one’s heart’s blood, used fifty people, just to make this single cup for you to try!"
The Divine Messenger found these words deeply satisfying, "You have indeed made an effort!"
The King of Dek Kingdom trembled with excitement, "It is our duty!"
The Divine Messenger picked up the cup and sipped lightly, then savored it with an intoxicated look.
However, soon after, his brows began to furrow, and then he spat out the blood in his mouth.
"Divine Messenger... may I ask what is wrong?" the King of Dek Kingdom asked in a fright.
The Divine Messenger, with a look of disgust, said, "The essence is impure, at least half of these women are no longer chaste!"

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