The Hall of Longevity was brilliantly illuminated, appearing resplendent, majestic, and dignified. Pearls served as lamps, Saints acted as servants—everything was extraordinary, fully displaying the majesty of an imperial clan.
The hall's interior was vast, capable of accommodating thousands. Numerous banquet tables were set, with fine wines and spirits being served continuously. Major figures from various great powers arrived one after another, and Heaven's Pride prodigies from all races appeared in succession, creating a lively scene.
Servants of the Hall of Longevity stood before the main entrance to welcome and guide each important guest into the hall.
Great Powers who were usually aloof and superior were not rare here at all; they could be seen everywhere. Moreover, under the Hall of Longevity, which belonged to the Changsheng Imperial Clan, they dared not act recklessly, restraining their auras like ordinary people.
During this time, the major figures from various great powers interacted with one another. Being strong individuals of the same level, they naturally knew each other, engaging in conversation, toasting, and drinking, creating a very lively atmosphere.
Therefore, before the Stone Appraisal Conference officially began, Ye Chen and the others did not wander around casually. They stayed at one banquet table, sampling the delicacies and immortal brews prepared by the Hall of Longevity. These were all genuine delicacies, including meat from exotic beasts with Primordial bloodlines, as well as dishes made from rare divine fruits and heavenly treasures—all top-grade items rarely seen, spread across the banquet table.
Ye Chen happily savored these delicacies and immortal brews. With him present, the others naturally did not wander off either.
However, Gu Qingyang saw many famous figures renowned throughout the world. After all, he was young, and the excitement in his eyes was impossible to conceal, which made Gu Jiuhua somewhat helpless.
Although Ye Chen and the others stayed put while enjoying the delicacies and brews, all the men were exceptionally handsome, and Abenue was a peerless enchantress. Even staying in one place, they still attracted many gazes.
Especially when looking at Abenue, there was an unconcealed sense of awe—what a stunning beauty capable of captivating the mortal world.
Many Heaven's Pride prodigies' eyes lit up. To them, Abenue was naturally the top choice for a Dao companion.
Moreover, those who could come to participate in the Hall of Longevity's Stone Appraisal Conference were certainly not ordinary individuals. Without an invitation, it was impossible to enter. Ordinary forces did not have invitations, and even if they did, they would not bring ordinary juniors. Those who came were almost all Heaven's Pride prodigies from major powers.
Therefore, in their eyes, Abenue must be a Heaven's Pride maiden with both background and strength, and one so stunningly beautiful. To have her as a Dao companion would surely be the envy of the world.
Thus, many Heaven's Pride prodigies were moved, hoping to approach and establish a connection, naturally wishing to build a good relationship and potentially become her Dao companion.
"Fairy, although this is our first meeting, your beauty truly seems to belong only in the heavens, rarely seen in the mortal world. You are the most beautiful fairy I have ever seen in my life, without equal. As the ancient saying goes, meeting is fate. May I invite you to share a drink?"
Before long, a Heaven's Pride prodigy stepped forward. He was impeccably dressed, fair-skinned and handsome, smiling even before speaking—an extremely handsome Heaven's Pride individual who had also reached the Eighth Heaven of the Heavenly King realm. Looking at the Human Ranking, he was definitely a top Heaven's Pride prodigy ranked within the top hundred.
He wore a gentle smile as he approached to strike up a conversation, holding a cup of fine jade-like nectar. Being so polite and praising Abenue in this manner made it truly difficult to refuse.
"I don't want to."
However, Abenue refused without even thinking, not even glancing at this young Heaven's Pride prodigy.
The young Heaven's Pride prodigy's expression changed. He had not expected to be refused so directly. He had originally planned to occasionally reveal some of his powerful strength or background during the conversation to attract Abenue's attention.
But he had some tact. Instead, he smiled and said, "Fairy, please don't refuse so quickly. Today, my elders from the Mo Xi Clan have also come. Later, I, Mo Tianhua, will be taken to speak with royal clan and even imperial clan experts. You could come along. Being able to speak with royal and imperial clans would bring you many benefits in the future."
He indirectly revealed some of his powerful background.
The Mo Xi Clan, although not among the three thousand royal clans, was a strong clan only slightly inferior, capable of engaging with royal clans and even the lofty imperial clans. This undoubtedly demonstrated how extraordinary his background was.
He, Mo Tianhua, was a top Heaven's Pride prodigy of the Mo Xi Clan, an Eighth Heaven Heavenly King, ranked eighty-ninth on the Human Ranking, destined to step into the Great Power realm within the next hundred years.
All of this—any Heaven's Pride prodigy would have surely heard his name, and ordinary Heaven's Pride maidens would be moved.
Mo Tianhua now wore a confident smile at the corner of his mouth.
He even provocatively glanced at Ye Chen and the others beside him, because in his eyes, Ye Chen and the others were merely Heaven's Pride prodigies from the same clan as Abenue. They might be outstanding, but they would appear dim in comparison to him.
This was his brazen attempt to steal her away.
But whether it was Ye Chen, Mo Haishen, Luo Guyun, or Gu Jiuhua, they all looked at Mo Tianhua expressionlessly, without the slightest fluctuation.
This scene was somewhat eerie.
"I don't want to."
The same words. Abenue still refused without thinking, causing the smile on Mo Tianhua's face to stiffen. He looked at Abenue in disbelief, truly unable to believe that she had refused under such excellent conditions.
He wanted to speak again, but Abenue furrowed her delicate brows, showing a hint of impatience as she said, "Please leave. Don't bother me, okay?"
Although impatient, when Abenue said this, she carried a unique charm. Mo Tianhua stared blankly for a good while before snapping back to reality. Without any anger, he found her even more divinely beautiful. Somewhat awkwardly, he said, "Since the fairy is unwilling, I shall not disturb you further. I will take my leave!"
After leaving, Mo Tianhua seemed somewhat dazed, his mind filled with the enchanting, graceful figure of Abenue, unable to disperse for a long time.
After Mo Tianhua left, several other Heaven's Pride prodigies who considered themselves outstanding came forward one after another. However, in the end, they were all refused by Abenue with an expressionless or even impatient face. When they left, without exception, they felt some regret, and some, like Mo Tianhua, seemed somewhat heartbroken.
Regarding this, even Ye Chen could not help but tease, "Abenue, your charm is quite great. After only a short while of eating, so many Heaven's Pride prodigies have come to strike up a conversation."
A faint blush suddenly appeared on Abenue's flawless jade-like face, stunningly beautiful for an instant. She said softly, "I apologize for causing unnecessary disturbance to my Lord."
Even Ye Chen was momentarily stunned by Abenue's breathtaking beauty. However, having several wives who were stunning women capable of captivating eternity, he had sufficient immunity. Sighing lightly in his heart at Abenue's peerless enchantment, he said, "Abenue, although your goal is to evolve into a pure-blooded True Dragon, the path of cultivation is immensely long. Do you truly have no thoughts of taking a Dao companion? Being alone can never compare to being with another. Do not mistakenly spend your entire life alone."
Hearing this, even Mo Haishen and Luo Guyun could not help but prick up their ears. Gu Jiuhua and Gu Qingyang were even more so. After all, for a peerless, divinely beautiful maiden like Abenue to remain alone would be a terrible waste.
Such a peerlessly enchanting woman was likely rare to find throughout ancient and modern times.
Especially Mo Haishen and Luo Guyun. After years of companionship, how could they not be moved? Wasn't their initial opposition to Ye Chen also because of Abenue?
Therefore, they also hoped to hear Abenue's thoughts.