The Eternal Phoenix Queen

Eps. 76: Sky Banquet

Feng Shang could never stop thinking why he was inside those strange memories. Even stranger, he saw that his celestial spirit had entered the Realm of Nothingness and met the celestial spirit God Chang Yuan, the first Celestial Emperor in the primeval god era. It was just that the conversation that had taken place between him and the celestial spirit was not very clear. However, Feng Shang heard vaguely himself and Lord Chang Yuan mention the names of two people: Shen Yi and Yongheng.

Yongheng? Now he thought that it really had something to do with his departure to the mortal realm! His resurrection was truly a reciprocal to his redemption.

"Maharani, why are you daydreaming?" asked Yue Ming.

Lately, Yue Ming saw the maharani continuously daydreaming. Although he did not know the contents of his mind, but it must be something heavy. It could not be so, because if it was not heavy, it would be impossible for Feng Shang to force him to meet Si Ming until he had to scramble with Yongheng and lose. Today alone, his expression looked disinterested at all.

This was the beginning of the heavenly banquet. There were many gods present in the Fengyao Hall, and heavenly dances and musicals had been played since a while ago. Snacks and drinks are served at every table, and gods from all over the world enjoy them while chatting. Unfortunately, the leader actually looks unhappy at all.

"Ah? I'm daydreaming?" asked Feng Shang back. Yue Ming glared. "Consider party. Don't let the gods criticize you" Yue Ming said before returning to his seat.

Feng Shang corrected his position. Her golden-white clothes shone brightly, the most luxurious among the clothes of the gods that were here. The crown is made of jewels and decorated with various beautiful ornaments. On top of his throne, he was so majestic and dignified. But in reality, no one really knew it was just a charade.

At least he should pretend to look good in front of subordinates, right?

His eyes narrowed as he watched someone enter the Fuyao Hall from the side. In order, he sat in the second row after the rank of the maharani throne. That meant, that person occupied the position of a great god, and the only great god present here was Yongheng. Feng Shang stared at him for quite a while, and felt himself like an iron being drawn in a magnetic field by him. Today, Yongheng looks handsome and understated in a light blue dress.

"He looks charming," murmured Feng Shang. Among all the handsome gods that were here, Yongheng seemed to be at the top of the list if anyone had no job sorting them out.

A while later, Feng Shang saw a goddess coming from the same door, then sat down on the chair that was beside Yongheng. Surprisingly, the goddess kept Yongheng talking and ignored the celestial dance dish before her. Subconsciously, the goddess also gradually brought her seat closer and tightened it near Yongheng.

"Who is that woman?" asked Feng Shang to Yue Ming. As the 'busy' Heavenly Empress, she did not take care of the names of the gods present at the celestial banquet. But almost half of it was his face. Only the goddess he had seen for the first time.

"That's Goddess Sui Jin. She was a mermaid from the northern ocean," Yue Ming replied.

"North Sea? Why is he there?"

"Ah, you probably don't know. Since the great wars of ancient times, the North Sea and the East Sea have established good relations. The North Sea King entrust their sons and daughters to study in the East Sea because the environment is more suitable. I heard that Sui Jin has always been attached to the Great God Yongheng since they first met in the East Sea Palace. Well, maybe about a few days ago."

"Don't know the rules," murmured Feng Shang. Yue Ming saw a strange gurgle, and got a hunch that the goddess would get into trouble. In this world, no one could escape Feng Shang if he had already caught up to him.

Feng Shang cleared a little. He straightened his stomach and shoulders, then looked at everyone and greeted him with a cold look. His original temperament began to appear, and the aura slowly changed. Yue Ming sighed, he was not sure if this would end well or not. Especially for Sui Jin. But if you think about it, maybe Feng Shang had his own reasons until he came after him.

"How long have you lived in this eternity?" ask Feng Shang. The question immediately made everyone surprised. The music suddenly stopped and the fairies no longer danced beautifully. Instead, they rewinded their steps and exited one by one from the Fuyao Hall. This is not part of the show that is their job.

"Maharani, what do you mean? Didn't you already know clearly, that everyone present here has lived for more than ten thousand years?" replied Lord Bai Zian, the god of Mount Baisheng.

"Yes" they answered.

"Unfortunately, someone does not seem to understand that rule yet," Feng Shang said flatly. He glanced with the corner of his eyes, leading Sui Jin who was engrossed in approaching Yongheng.

Everyone looked at Sui Jin. Feeling himself the center of attention, he stopped acting up. His eyes stared confusedly at everyone and demanded an explanation. Yongheng was acting normal, instead he was enjoying his dishes in a relaxed manner. It was as if the woman beside him had nothing to do with it at all, in fact it could be spelled out like an invisible dust.

"Ah, I mean, someone might forget. Lord Sui Yang, can you tell me?" feng Shang asked Sui Yang, Sui Jin's older brother. He said he was the crown prince of the North Sea.

"Please forgive my careless sister. He is still young, hope the Maharani understands," Sui Yang replied. He finally understood why Empress Feng said so. Apparently, his sister had provoked dislike in Feng Shangs heart. Moreover, he was sitting where he shouldn't be.

"Since the time of the Ancient Gods, the second tier after the throne of the Celestial Emperor or Empress has always been occupied by the Great Gods. Even if there is none, or they are no longer left, the place still belongs to them. That place should be vacated no matter how many centuries it is," Feng Shang said. Sui Jin froze. His face began to pale, but his heart cried out that this was unfair.

There's a nice place, why can't it be occupied? The Emperor or Empress alone could sit anywhere, why couldn't she? Moreover, his strongest impulse to dare to have this kind of guts was there. Sitting beside a handsome and extremely powerful Great God Yongheng, who would not be tempted?

"Why? I'm just sitting here. I didn't come to do any trouble. After all, Great God Yongheng is my new teacher. Can't I sit with my own teacher? Maharani, don't you understand what the teacher and student relationship is like?" said Sui Jin.

This Sui Jin seemed flirtatious, but she was actually a very eloquent woman. Living in the East Sea for many years taught him that ability. Otherwise, she would have long since been repatriated to the North Sea and forced to marry an ordinary god. His heart that did not accept always tried to find another way, and coincidentally the path was suddenly in front of his eyes.

"Honored, still dare to reason. Crows always do not know themselves" said Feng Shang. It surprised everyone. After all, Sui Jin was indeed guilty. She was the only woman who dared to sit in the place of the Great God and try to tease one of those gods. This behavior tarnished the sanctity of the Fuyao Hall and scratched the history of ancestral rules.

This place is not just a symbol. The Great God is a true god born with the creation of nature. They have great power and must be able to protect and maintain the balance of the Three Realms. Maintaining a different world, certainly requires effort and energy. When disaster came, they were the first to advance and stand at the very front of the line.  It makes them so special and noble. If the seat is occupied by someone else, then what other kind of respect can represent it?

Aware of that, Sui Yang immediately went down and knelt in the middle of the Fuyao Hall. He asked for forgiveness on behalf of his brother. However, Feng Shang was getting annoyed because Sui Yang was so noisy. He made her unable to speak. After which, Feng Shang forcefully pulled Sui Jin and made him sit in the middle of the hall with his brother. It was a shame for a god with a princess status like her.

"Error requires you to introspect yourself. You are guilty and do not admit it. Is this what your teacher taught you?" ask Feng Shang. The look in his eyes pierced Sui Jin's eyes and instantly felt his body freeze. Maharani Feng looked extremely frightening when enraged.

"I'm tired" said Feng Shang. He stood up, then turned around. Before taking a step, he said in a relaxed yet piercing voice, "Ah, Yue Lao is lacking people these days. Five hundred years might be enough to find someone as his errand boy. Continue the banquet."

"Thank you Maharani, good-bye," said everyone. Feng Shang walked away from the Fuyao Hall without turning his head again. Yue Ming looked pityfully at Sui Jin. The catch is right, there is no good thing if it has been captured maharani. The girl should obey, not fight him. Until at any time, there would be no one who could defeat Feng Shang.

In the end, Sui Jin received punishment. He had to spend five hundred years serving as a servant at the Yue Lao Temple. Every day he will spin and tidy the threads of human soul mate. His studies in the East Sea were temporarily halted and all of his identities were temporarily frozen. Until the punishment was up, he was not allowed to return to the East Sea or the North Sea, and could only stay in the Yue Lao temple.

"He really has a cold heart" muttered Yongheng after the short show ended. He blinded his glass, then drank some of its contents and put it back into place. Yongheng stood up, then walked away from Fuyao Hall. The banquet still continued, but Empress Feng and Great God Yongheng had already left.

They really look good.