Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 4911  A Jubilant Banquet

”Thatʼs right! Hahaaha! The three of them turned tail when senior sister Glacia stood before them like an impenetrable fortress. They were strong but had no cohesion, truly walking fools who only care about themselves.”

Karyot laughed jubilantly while drinking.

Lucian, Celestia, Sheria, Eterna, Ragna, Styx, and Noctis listened as he recounted the battle against the evildoers. The three villains. From childhood, they had learned about these villains who targeted Mother Myria and continued to target their family in an attempt to harm Myria and take their treasures.

They were full of hate for them.

Listening to Karyot recount the story as though they had kicked their asses, they appeared extremely satisfied.

The children sat on the left side, and Saintess Lunariaʼs disciples were in between them.

On the other side, Davis and his wives sat as they enjoyed both the banter and the feast.

Davis was still salivating even after having an entire mouthful.

It had been too long. It was just damn too long since he ate something so delicious. All that suffering from having his blood absorbed like he was a resource, and constantly worrying about the future, nearly made him cry while eating. Now he could have a moment of relaxation and stuff himself up with Jaisi Alstreimʼs feast.

Jaisi Alstreim introduced the dishes one after another.

The first dish was a Heavenly Azure Dragon Carp steamed whole, its scales glistening like sapphire shards. A thin drizzle of spirit soy reduction shimmered across its tender flesh, releasing a savory fragrance that blended oceanic freshness with rich vitality.

Next came Golden Sunfire Phoenix Wings, roasted to a crisp with a lacquer of honeyed spirit nectar. The skin crackled gently, revealing juicy meat infused with fire essence that warmed the meridians without burning them.

There were bowls of Nine Blossom Jade Lotus Soup, pale green and translucent, with lotus petals floating gently atop. Each sip soothed the soul and replenished spiritual energy, leaving a lingering sweetness at the back of the throat.

Platters of Thunderhoof Ox Beast Ribs followed, glazed in a dark sauce brewed from aged lightning herbs. A faint crackle could be heard from the meat itself as residual lightning essence danced across its surface.

Crimson Frostfruit Wine was poured into crystal goblets, its ruby liquid sparkling faintly with cold mist. It was smooth yet potent, invigorating the blood while maintaining clarity of mind. Davis didnʼt bother to touch it, but many partook in it, slowly savoring it.

There were also delicate dishes prepared for refinement and balance. Stir-Fried Emerald Spirit Greens, lightly seasoned yet bursting with pure wood essence. Thin slices of Moonlit Silver Mushroom drizzled in fragrant oil. Plates of Thousand-Year Snow Peaches carved into blooming flowers, releasing a refreshing sweetness.

Even simple rice was not so simple. It was Stargrain Spirit Rice, each grain plump and glowing faintly, cultivated in land nourished by Empyrean-Grade dragon veins. All of it was something robbed from the Golden Radiance Continentʼs Treasury. They were local specialties, so indeed, the names of the dishes didnʼt really connect to Azure Dragon or other beasts of major powers, but was certainly delicious enough to be named so.

These werenʼt the only dishes, as tens of new dishes came in every time they finished eating the entirety of the feast.

Since Nadia and Mira were here, most of them didnʼt even get to try the dishes until it was almost over.

Jaisi Alstreimʼs culinary arts were as dazzling as ever, so they couldnʼt break away from it. Everyone loved it.

The disciples of Saintess Lunaria sat somewhat stiff at first, hesitating and slow. They were not accustomed to such treatment. But as the fragrance surrounded them and Mingzhi personally filled their cups with Esvele helping her while Evelynn spoke warmly opposite to them, they gradually turned comfortable.

Evelynn naturally sat beside Davis, and on the other side was Isabella.

On the other hand, Zenova sat on the far end. Opposite to her was Arc, and beside her was-

”Do you want some more?”

A sweet voice echoed beside Zenova, causing her to shake her head.

”Then Iʼll help myself~” Shea gently picked up some pieces of dragon meat with her chopsticks.

Zenova glanced at her actions and saw that she wasnʼt awkward or anything after having met after a long time. Back then, she still remembered Shea cowering to her voice like a peasant girl, but right now, she seemed quite brave, perhaps even fearless, but she remained spirited.

She didnʼt doubt that Davis had taught Shea many things from the time they had spent together, allowing her to grow as a refined and strong cultivator. However, she couldnʼt help but sigh.

”I guess you have also been sent to the furthest corner…”

”What do you mean?” Shea cracked a bone with her teeth after licking the meat clean off it, looking confused yet curious.

Her eyes nearly closed as she sucked in the essence of the dragon bone. It was amazing that Jaisiʼs culinary arts could even compress the size of the flesh and bones of the Empyrean Beast Stage magical beasts to a palatable level.

”Do you not realize?” Zenova said calmly, ”The seating arrangement denotes the place you have in his heart. Iʼm last, and I have to say Iʼm really not surprised.”

”…” Shea stared at her, blinking lightly.

She put down the emptied-out bone on her dish and stood up from her seat, walking away.

Zenova frowned. Was she trying to embarrass her by walking away from her?

She turned to look at her and watched her get near to Davis- no, Isabella, who was seated to his other side.

”Elder sister Isabella, I want to sit beside husband. Can you take my seat? Pretty please?~”

”Ah, Shea.” Isabella instantly stood up and made Shea sit in her seat, even spoon-feeding her.

Shea hugged Davis sweetly, who hugged her back and grinned. He cackled, ”Should I also feed you but mouth to mouth?”

”You-” Shea quickly turned red-faced, beating his chest, ”There are guests and even children. Please donʼt…”

”The kids arenʼt here, and the others are all grown up. So what if they see?” Davis raised his brows with a predatory gaze.

”Nooo~” Shea cooʼed as she put her head down, and even the Eterna and the others echoed as they glared at their father.

He was still as shameless as ever.

The ones who sat close like Evelynn, Shirley, and Niera laughed lightly.

Isabella also giggled before she patted Sheaʼs shoulder, before moving far off to the end of the table. Her gaze landed on Zenova, who looked at her with squinted eyes before she smiled teasingly.

”Did you bully Shea so hard that she ran away from you?”

”It isnʼt strange that her actions made you think like this. Maybe she really is a master strategist.”

”Pfft~” Isabella sat down, nearly laughing her neck off.

”If not, she mightʼve wanted to show me that she really isnʼt far off in his heart. What a sweet girl. Why is she still naive?” Zenova sighed lightly as she took a sip of a delicious drink.

”Shea is indeed really sweet and caring. Do you know that the kids have called her mother more than they call their own mothersʼ mother?”

”Iʼm not surprised.” Zenovaʼs lips curled as she shook the goblet, her black eyes gleaming behind the glass, ”The more I learn about her, the more Iʼm fooled into thinking sheʼs a master strategist who wants to occupy this family from taking control of the children. What a natural airhead who attracts calamity. Sheʼs really like the innocent concubine who makes the Empress misunderstand and incurs her ire in the stories.”

”…” Isabella blinked, ”You really have a point. No wonder sheʼs so lucky… so Davis is also…”

She turned to look at Davis and Shea, finally knowing why Shea got pregnant on the first try. To think Davis changed her fate this way. She had also learned she mightʼve been fated to die in the secret realm when she tried to go save Davis.

Things didnʼt always seem as simple as they seemed, as she nearly made a blunder because she wanted to see and make sure Davis was safe, no matter what.

Isabella absentmindedly reached out to the plate before her and took the broken bone that Shea sucked on. She also placed it in her mouth and sucked it.

”What are you doing?” Zenova glared at Isabella with wide eyes.

Eating from a leftover plate? This wasnʼt the image she had of Isabella as she acknowledged her as a rival for the position of the Empress.

Isabella came to her senses and stared at the bone. Her cheeks turned a shade of red, but she returned the glare.

”What? Weʼre sucking the same yang essence anyway. Does it matter if I suck the essence of her leftovers?”

*Suck~* *Suck~* She sucked the delicious bones furiously, even making loud sounds.

Opposite to them, Arc was mortified as he accidentally heard the conversation. He hurriedly shut off his senses, not wanting to hear anymore.

”…” Zenova was absolutely flabbergasted, even horrified.

What was this harem!?

Besides, suck his yang essence? Using the mouth? She hadnʼt gotten to that part yet, her cheeks reddening as she imagined the sight of it.

”Mmph~ You want to do what Shea did? Ask big sister Evelynn nicely if you want to sit beside Davis. Perhaps she might give you her seat.”

Isabella licked her lips, a dangerous gleam radiating in her eyes.

Zenova came out of her reverie and stared at Isabella. She took her plate elegantly and stood up, walking away.

Isabella watched Zenova disappear from her vision, her jaws dropping.

ʼOh no, did I just light up a fight?ʼ

Isabella turned to look over to the other side and saw Zenova standing behind Evelynn, their gazes meeting. She trembled, not expecting Zenova to really do it, but the way Zenova stood didnʼt seem polite but menacing.