Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 325 - 287 Banquet (3rd Update)

Chapter 325: Chapter 287 Banquet (3rd Update)

Deep within the Ye Family Mansion, there was a vast lake which was home to a colossal pangolin beast, as huge as a small mountain, and a terrifying Great Demon of the Martial God Realm.

Due to its love for water, it usually lay dormant in the depths of the lake, avoiding the outside world. It was a Great Demon from the Demon Beast Mountain Range, sent to guard the safety of the Ye Family, also representing the will of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.

The Great Demon was usually unmoved, hardly seen on regular days, only emerging at critical moments to protect safety and scare away those with ill intentions.

But at this moment, the lake water exploded, and a huge, fierce head protruded, growling lowly with evident fright.

For it sensed an extremely terrifying aura appearing above Luofeng City—strange and horrifying to the extreme, as if a Primordial Beast King was looming over the Heavenly Dome, making it tremble with fear.

The roar of the Martial God Demon sent all of the Ye Family into high alert as one powerful warrior after another appeared. The two Martial God strong warriors stationed in Luofeng City by the Xiafeng Royal Family flew out and arrived above the Ye Family.

In that moment, even the current Family Head, Ye Ao, made his appearance. As the lord of the Ye Family, it was naturally his duty to protect his estate. He looked toward a tiny figure in the sky, the source of the Martial God Demon’s roar, and with a fist salute, he shouted at the top of his voice, "I do not know which eminent figure is visiting us, but please show yourself. Our Ye Family is willing to host a grand banquet in honor of our guest and wishes not to fight. However, if there is an intent to harm the Ye Family, I kindly ask you to consider the power of the Demon Beast Mountain Range."

This statement served both as an invitation and a subtle deterrence, for who in the world was not aware that the Demon Beast Mountain Range was a major force under the command of the Supreme Divine, the Hongtian Great Saint, and that no one across the entire Tiandu Continent would dare to offend the Hongtian Great Saint.

Many of the Ye Family’s strong warriors had gathered, standing by with serious expressions.

Swiftly—

The slender figure descended rapidly from the Heavenly Dome and appeared before everyone—dashing and vigorous, a young talent. He was a handsome young man with sharp brows and piercing eyes, with a faint Moon Seal between his eyebrows.

Ye Chen, seeing the grave assembly, couldn’t help but smile gently and radiantly, "Dad, surely you wouldn’t treat your son as if he was an enemy."

"Ye Chen!?"

The crowd was flabbergasted. They had thought it was some divine being, but the strongest of the Ye Family, their most prideful and talented member, had returned, prompting cheers from everyone, all filled with surprise.

"Bring forth the preparations for the finest banquet, to welcome my most proud child home, quickly!"

Ye Ao immediately decided to set up a banquet to welcome Ye Chen’s return. His subordinates, naturally, spared no effort and began preparing with utmost zeal.

"Roar—" The pangolin Great Demon roared submissively before settling back into the depths of the lake. The two Royal Family-sent Martial God strong warriors came forward, exhibiting considerable restraint in front of the now widely respected Ye Chen, folding their fists and bowing their heads, "Greetings, Lord Chen."

Ye Chen smiled slightly, lifting up the two Martial Gods, and spoke amicably, "What is this for, fellow Daoists? I should be thanking the Royal Family for dispatching you to guard our family. Please, come join the banquet."

Ye Ao also added, "Fellow Daoists, please come quickly."

"If that is so, we would not dare to decline," the two Martial Gods laughed heartily and entered the Ye Family Mansion to enjoy the banquet.

The banquet took place in the great hall of the Ye Family. With news of Ye Chen’s return, numerous powers hurried to attend, seeking to form a good relationship with Ye Chen, the most prominent figure of the younger generation at the peak of his era.

Nowadays, who did not know of this young man in his early twenties, possessed of extraordinary talent with limitless prospects, someone to be befriended but never antagonized.

That evening, many guests arrived for the banquet, not only including important members of the Royal Family, but also top forces from abroad sent forth their strong warriors—all in order to curry favor with Ye Chen, shocking the world with his current influence.

"Brother Ye Chen, you’re back."

A graceful and exquisite figure appeared lightly, swaying exceptionally, with hair cascading like a waterfall; it was indeed his cousin, Ye Zimei.

In her everyday life, she’s cold and noble, as if a goddess on high, and also strikingly beautiful, with numerous admirers throughout Xiafeng Country and the surrounding kingdoms, including members of the Royal Family.

But she never gave them the time of day, appearing proud and aloof, yet now she broke that cool demeanor, bouncing over to Ye Chen’s side like a little sister, tightly linking her arm in his with a fragrant air.

This intimacy caused many of the young men at the banquet to have their hearts broken, as they had never seen Ye Zimei behave so affectionately with any man before, not even the Crown Prince of a Kingdom, and yet she was doing this now.

Ye Chen smiled gently, reaching out to caress the girl’s soft hair, appearing quite indulgent as he said, "Zimei has grown up; she’s not that little girl anymore. You should think about it; sticking close to your brother like this isn’t good for you, and it’s not good for me either. Look, if looks could kill, your suitors would have already killed your brother here a thousand times over."

Ye Zimei pouted and said softly, "Who cares what they think? As long as I have Brother Ye Chen, that’s all that matters. It’d be better if they didn’t come at all."

"Hm? What are you saying?" Ye Chen asked.

"Nothing, just that I’m very happy to see Brother Ye Chen. You haven’t come back for so long, have you forgotten about Zimei?" Ye Zimei straightened her tousled hair as she spoke.

"How could I dare forget? Haven’t I come back now?" Ye Chen chuckled.

As they talked, another elegant and beautiful figure arrived—thirty-something, graceful and lovely. But as soon as she appeared, she directly grabbed Ye Chen’s hand, her own hands ceaselessly patting his chest and back, and even stroking his face, which made him, a young man celebrated across the world, quite embarrassed: "Mother, with so many people watching, please don’t do this."

Ye Ao also took his wife’s hand and whispered, "My dear, you know what position Chen’er holds now; this kind of behavior could undermine his deserved dignity."

Xia Wei snorted, "Who cares what he is? He’s still my son. Chen’er, come here, let your mother look at your face, see, you haven’t been living that well, you’ve gotten thin. Eat more today, whatever you can, and it’d be best if you could finish it all."

"..."

Ye Chen could only give a wry smile, bearing with an overbearing mother, but he also felt the warmth in his heart, the preciousness of family affection—so sincerely precious!

That night, he ate a lot, either handed to him by his mother, Xia Wei, or by Ye Zimei, piling up dishes in front of him like a little mountain, which considerably diluted the majesty he was famed for worldwide, leaving him a bit torn between laughter and tears.

After the meal, only with considerable effort from his father, Ye Ao, was he able to escape from the hands of his mother, Xia Wei, and Ye Zimei, making him reflect on the formidable nature of women.

Father and son appeared on the back mountain, gazing at Luofeng City below, still brightly lit under the night sky, remarking how much it had changed over the years, becoming increasingly prosperous.

"Dad." Ye Chen called out softly.

"Hm?" Ye Ao replied.

"You..." Ye Chen shook his head and said, "Never mind, it’s nothing."

However, Ye Ao suddenly laughed and said, "Why the hesitation? It’s not like you. Do you want to ask if I should respond to the call and join the Heaven Punishment battle?"

Ye Chen’s heart trembled, looking at his father, he said softly, "Dad, I hope you don’t join. This battle is very dangerous, a matter of life and death."

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