Chapter 129

Zhou Xuan revealed a faint smile, still carrying a hint of pride.

Bronya was somewhat surprised; she had never seen this Emperor reveal such a human-like expression.

Then, Bronya's eyes widened slightly, and she suddenly realized,

This Emperor was deeply proud of his own civilization.

Xing's heartfelt admiration for the starship above the firmament had struck a chord with the pride Emperor Zhou Xuan felt for his civilization.

"So cool! It's big, thick, and handsome!" Xing nodded earnestly and said.

"Is that so? Hahahaha."

Zhou Xuan let out a laugh:

"This is a creation my civilization completed only after many long years and the accumulation of vast technology."

"Its name is 'Horizon Probe.' Inside, it holds infinite space and freely adjustable time; it can even pierce the structure of the universe itself to travel between the myriad realms."

"It is the sewing needle with which we stitch the universe itself, the cavalry lance that pierces the Void Realm, and our home throughout infinite ages."

Listening to Zhou Xuan's words, the beings present felt a wave of dizziness and head-swelling.

Topaz's hand trembled as she picked up her wine glass and took a sip of white wine, barely suppressing the unease in her heart.

Only Xing, with burning light in her eyes, nearly climbed onto the table to look at Zhou Xuan and said:

"Brother, brother, can I go up and take a look?!"

Pfft——————

Topaz nearly spat out the red wine in her mouth.

Are all Trailblazers this bold?

"My apologies, Emperor Zhou Xuan."

Bronya said in a panic:

"My Trailblazer friend here is a bit rude————"

"No matter." Zhou Xuan revealed a lighthearted smile: "The creations of my civilization have stirred her enthusiasm; in that sense... it is actually my fault."

"Besides, isn't that exactly the kind of enthusiasm a Trailblazer should have?"

"I am also confident that the civilization I am so proud of can leave Trailblazers in endless admiration, to the point of believing no other journey can compare to it."

Listening to Zhou Xuan's words, Bronya couldn't help but gasp, little stars shining in her eyes.

Is this Emperor Zhou Xuan's benevolence?

Or was it that Xing's heartfelt admiration for Emperor Zhou Xuan's civilization had put him in a pleasant mood?

Zhou Xuan looked at the enthusiastic Xing and waved his hand, signaling for her to sit back in her chair:

"After the banquet, if there is nothing else, perhaps I can invite you two to visit my civilization."

"However, let's chat about this later; don't let the banquet Bronya meticulously prepared go to waste."

Hearing Zhou Xuan's words, Xing nodded repeatedly, her eyes brimming with intense enthusiasm.

March 7th's mouth twitched, and she leaned toward Xing, saying: "You aren't planning to go rummaging through their civilization's trash cans, are you..."

"... Hehe." Xing chuckled.

March 7th's eye twitched.

But Bronya had already directed the maids to place the meal on the table.

March 7th's attention was immediately drawn away by the magnificent dishes.

The first course was a thick soup of mushrooms, butter, and beef, served in a gilded white porcelain bowl, fragrant and appetizing.

March 7th couldn't help but gorge herself, quickly finishing the appetizer soup.

Topaz, sitting to the side, had just taken a sip of soup and, before she could even savor it, froze for a moment.

"... Don't you like it, Ms. Topaz?" Bronya couldn't help but ask.

"... No, it's just that I just received some news."

Topaz shook her head, her brow slightly clouded with confusion.

Hearing this, Bronya cast a look of slight curiosity.

"... It's not really a secret; everyone here will likely know soon enough."

Topaz looked at the people at the table and said:

"Let's just treat it as a topic for the banquet and share it with everyone."

Just then, the second course was placed on the table.

It was roasted, crispy rock hermit crab. After taking a small bite, Topaz said:

"It is the Aeon of the Hunt, Lan, or rather... the Xianzhou's Reignbow Arbiter."

"He has manifested and fired an arrow at a planet in the universe."

"Isn't that a common occurrence?"

Silver Wolf, sitting across from Topaz, waved her fork and said:

"Something about the Reignbow Arbiter only using light arrows to declare his... wheelchair?"

"I heard a Galaxy Ranger say it."

"Wheelchair?" A question mark appeared over Topaz's head.

"Oh, you mean the 'Divine Decree,' right?"

Topaz slapped her forehead, immediately realizing.

"Right, that's probably the word." Silver Wolf nodded: "So the Reignbow Arbiter fired a shot; what's so surprising about that?"

"... It is common for the Reignbow Arbiter to fire light arrows."

Topaz nodded and said:

"The Reignbow Arbiter's light arrows often descend to cleanse planets occupied by the Abundance."

"But this planet had not even a shadow of the Abundance."

"The planet struck by the Reignbow Arbiter's light arrow was Penacony."

Having said this, Topaz paused.

"The most surprising thing is that Penacony is completely unscathed."

124. 【Uncle Lan's Big Leather Boots】

The lights of the Day of Warmth flickered in every corner of Belobog.

The lights twinkled like the vast stars in the sky; whether they were miners in the Underworld or nobles in the Overworld, everyone was drinking the fine wine in their cups.

And in the deepest part of Qliphoth Fort, within the inner hall of the banquet,

"Penacony took a direct hit from Lan's light arrow, but is completely unscathed?"

Listening to what Topaz said, Silver Wolf, sitting to the side, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow:

"What, did Xipe manifest? Are the Hunt and the Harmony about to go to war?"

"If Xipe had manifested, it would still be within the realm of understanding, but as it stands, that is likely not the case."

Topaz shook her head slightly.

"The IPC is still investigating; the situation is unclear."

Having said this, Topaz couldn't help but pause, looking at Zhou Xuan, who was enjoying the roasted rock hermit crab at the head of the table.

He seemed not to have heard a word Topaz had just said, instead focusing intently on enjoying the food Bronya had prepared.

No, surely this Emperor had long known the truth of the matter.

He just didn't intend to tell us,

Topaz couldn't help but think to herself.

Just then, musicians from the outer hall walked into the inner hall and began to play classical music unique to Belobog.

When the violins played the first note, the maids brought out roasted trout wrapped in crushed almonds, sunset-red jam, and butter.

When Topaz first learned these fish were frozen during the Great Freeze over 500 years ago, she had been hesitant.

Hesitant about whether fish meat from over five hundred years ago could really still be eaten.

Facts proved she had underestimated the severe cold outside Belobog; these fish were as fresh under the ultra-low temperatures as if they had just been caught.

As the banquet deepened, the next dish served was large pieces of lamb chops boiled with carrots and onions until milky white.

Topaz could only take a small taste to sample the flavor.

However, she noticed that Zhou Xuan, sitting at the head, had finished almost every dish.

Topaz's eye twitched slightly; was this Emperor's appetite perhaps a bit too good?