Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 456: Chapter 111: Longyan Celestial Being Feast (End of the second part)_4

The Purple Abode Academic Palace held a transcendent position, not suitable for public appearances due to their sensitive identity. Yet they wanted to extend their congratulations to Old Ancestor Longyan, so this was the best strategy.

On the chosen auspicious day, the celestial banquet of the Ping’an Wang Family officially began.

The venue of this celestial banquet was the second floor of Wang Shouzhe’s newly built Lakeview Restaurant.

Thanks to a special design, the entirety of the second floor boasted high ceilings and a wide view. Through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, one could take in the full view of Zhuwei Lake.

Inside, the décor was sumptuous and luxurious. The warm light emitted by the dazzling glass chandeliers hanging from the ceiling made the atmosphere extremely comfortable.

Wang Shouzhe adopted a banquet style he often used in his past life.

With rigorously trained wait staff, a systematic kitchen, and a wide array of fresh dishes… The banquet was novel in its format, ingeniously detailed, and evoked praise from every prominent family present.

The Wang family members were like butterflies, flitting among the guests, striving to make them feel warm and welcome.

As the Wang family rose too quickly with too few kinsmen, they utilized nearly every family member for the banquet, including eleven-year-old Wang Shinin, the eldest of the Shin generation, serving drinks. Only children under ten years old, who had yet to learn all about etiquette, were exempt from attending.

Therefore, the banquet provided a splendid opportunity for the younger generation of the Wang family to show off their elegance.

Over the years, the Wang family rose too quickly. Though the other prominent families didn’t dare to voice out their grievances directly, there were plenty of whispers behind closed doors. Secret speculations were rampant, with many deeming the Wang family as parvenus. However, no one dared to say this directly to the Wang family.

It was a general problem among prominent families.

A quick rise of a prominent family was bound to stir up envy and resentment.

Labeling the Wang family as “nouveau riche” was simply a form of venting, a psychological comfort derived from their longer family histories.

Most of the time their assumptions held true, as a rapidly rising family could easily neglect the development of their younger generation.

However, the Wang family was an exception.

Under Wang Shouzhe’s insistence, the Wang family spared no effort in the all-round cultivation of their young ones.

Influenced by modern concepts of education, Wang Shouzhe deeply understood that the younger generation was not only the future of a family but also the cornerstone of its future development.

If the foundation was unsteady, the prosperity of the family would be nothing more than a facade.

The saying goes, ‘one who is cultured and educated radiates a refined air’. With thoughts held steady, actions become firm. The young members of the Wang family, despite their low cultivation level, were all graceful and elegant, even the girls were distinguished and had their own charm.

More importantly, despite their grace and elegance, they remained humble and grounded. None of them became arrogant due to the Wang family’s temporary prosperity.

Every prominent family present has seen much of the world, and they understood that such refinement can only be nurtured from young. If this refinement was seen in one or two members, it could be a coincidence. But if it was seen in every member, it could only be attributed to the Wang family’s efforts. Hence, the phrase “nouveau riche” could never apply to them.

For a moment, even the proud Tianren Family who usually considered themselves superior paused to rethink their condescension.

Given this show of force, the Wang family might still have something up their sleeve.

As drink coursed freely and dish after dish was served, the atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly lively.

During the banquet, Old Ancestor Longyan made a public appearance, conversing about the Dao of cultivation with the Tianren Patriarchs, propelling the ambiance to its peak.

For a moment, the entire second floor of the Lakeview Restaurant was immersed in laughter and mirth.

Suddenly.

Thick white mist blanketed Zhuwei Lake, obscuring half of the lake’s surface.

From within the dense mist, a long and melodious dragon roar echoed from the sky, echoing through the heavens.

At the same time, an enormous dragon’s silhouette with an overwhelming dragon might appeared amidst the mist, barreling towards the Lakeview Restaurant.

The immense might, accompanied by an intense cold and dampness, rushed through the open windows.

In an instant, the temperature on the second floor of the restaurant dropped substantially, even the hot dishes on the table became instantly chilled through.

Outside the window, the enormous dragon’s overwhelming oppressive aura created a sense of suffocation.

“Mysterious Ice Jiaolong!”

Some of the knowledgeable Tianren Ancestors present blanched, taken aback.

“Mysterious Ice Jiaolong” was a standout amongst ice-attribute Jiaolongs that possessed a powerful bloodline and a distinctive melodious roar, akin to an ice pick striking a gong. Such a distinctive trait made it easily identifiable.

With an imposing might like this, it’s possibly a level six Jiaolong, which even many level six Celestial Beings would wish to avoid due to its formidable nature.

Where did this Mysterious Ice Jiaolong come from? Could it have come from the outer realm? Could the Changning Wang Clan have offended a beast king in the outer realm?

For a moment, everyone was filled with unease and concern.

Of course, there were quite a few secretly delighting in this disturbing turn of events.

Though there were many Celestial Beings present, if the Mysterious Ice Jiaolong were to launch an attack on the Wang family, very few would extend a helping hand. Most Celestial Beings would sit back and watch the show unfold.