The empress's mother finally got up, with a red bump on her head from crashing into the wall and a red cheek from the slap. When she stood up, she couldn't contain her anger and shame. She yelled with all her strength, "Royal guards! Kill that guy! I want his head right now!"
The royal guards, who could move now, immediately jumped into action. But before they could move towards Han Cai, they were stopped by a thundering voice, "STOP!" The voice belonged to none other than the royal patriarch. The guards immediately halted their movements.
The royal patriarch turned to Han Cai and spoke, "Young friend, it is our fault that we insulted such a young and talented cultivator and his master. I apologize on behalf of my wife."
Han Cai nodded and replied, "It is fine. Please make sure to find the culprits who robbed one million medium-grade spirit stones that we had brought to the capital. Also, our heaven-grade treasure is missing. I hope the royal family can compensate my sect for the loss."
All of the audience, including the emperor, felt like coughing blood. They all knew there was no robbery, and Han Cai was just blatantly asking for that amount because he wanted the royal family to pay for offending him.
Many also noticed how Han Cai's greed grew; first, he had mentioned only medium-grade spirit stones, but now he was asking for a heaven-grade weapon as well.
The royal patriarch responded, "Certainly, the royal family will make sure to compensate you, young friend."
Han Cai nodded and said, "I enjoyed the banquet and the food. I thank the royal family for your welcome, but as my master has left, I will leave too."
After speaking, Han Cai disappeared.
The sudden disappearance of Han Cai left everyone in shock and amazement. They realized that this was a display of spatial talent, a skill that was incredibly rare and powerful. From what they had witnessed, it appeared that this disciple of the Sky Soaring Sect was far more adept in spatial laws than the royal prince. The prince had garnered a great deal of attention when he showcased his affinity with spatial abilities, but Han Cai's skill seemed to surpass even that.
Whispers filled the room as people discussed the extraordinary abilities that had just been demonstrated. The guests couldn't help but compare Han Cai's mastery over spatial laws with the royal prince's known prowess.
As the audience continued to discuss the implications of this revelation, they also realized that no one from the Sky Soaring Sect remained at the banquet. At some point after the sect master's departure, the servant who had accompanied Han Cai seemed to have vanished without a trace.
The banquet hall, filled with a thousand-word silence, was left to contemplate the ramifications of the events that had unfolded. The Sky Soaring Sect's power had been demonstrated, and the royal family's authority had been shaken.
While people in the banquet were gossiping about Sky Soaring Sect.
The sect master was flying through the sky at breakneck speed when he suddenly stopped. At a certain distance, he saw a man approaching him.
The man had an imposing figure, standing tall at over six and a half feet. He had a well-built physique, with broad shoulders and a muscular frame that spoke of years of intense training and cultivation. His skin had a healthy, sun-kissed complexion, revealing the time he had spent under the sun during his arduous cultivation sessions.
His facial features were sharp and defined, with high cheekbones and a strong jawline that exuded authority. His deep-set, piercing eyes were the color of obsidian, and they seemed to possess a mysterious depth as if they held countless secrets. His eyebrows were thick and straight, adding to his intense gaze. A thin, slightly crooked nose sat in the middle of his face, giving him a somewhat intimidating appearance.
The man's hair was long, jet-black, and tied in a neat high ponytail, which swayed gently behind him as he moved. Streaks of silver were beginning to show at his temples, a testament to his age and the wisdom he had gained over the years. A neatly trimmed beard framed his face, adding a touch of ruggedness to his otherwise refined appearance.
Adorning his body was an elegant set of dark robes embroidered with the emblem of the Starfall Sect - a falling star surrounded by a swirl of cosmic energy. The robes were made of high-quality silk, and they flowed gracefully around his body as he moved, giving him an air of regality.
Despite his age, the man had a youthful vitality that radiated from his very core. His aura was that of an experienced warrior and a powerful cultivator, and those who encountered him could not help but feel a sense of awe and respect.
The man spoke, "I am Xuefeng Zhaoren, Sect Master of Star Fall Sect. I need you to follow me. Don't think about running, or your whole sect will suffer."
Hearing that He was from Sect Master of Starfall Sect. Sect Master gave him a deep look and then disappeared with a sigh.
Sect master of Star Fall Sect shook his disappointedly and Flew back towards the royal capital.
In the royal capital, the grand banquet had come to an abrupt end soon after Han Cai's mysterious disappearance.
The royal patriarch was the first to leave without bidding farewell to any of his guests. One by one, the other royal family members followed suit, leaving the banquet hall eerily empty.
The courtiers, sensing the gravity of the situation, announced the end of the banquet and hastily ushered the remaining guests out of the palace.
Inside the royal palace, all the members of the royal family and some high-ranking ministers came together for an urgent meeting.
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