In the distance, beneath the Mitian Divine Tree, Qingtian Great Power was surrounded by a group of Great Powers, all ancestors from various immortal forces. Seeing this scene, they shared the same thought and cupped their fists towards Qingtian Great Power in congratulations: "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qingtian."
"Fellow Daoist Qingtian has stepped into the Half-Step Divine King realm and is about to break through and establish himself anew, becoming a new Ancient Divine King. Lord Doumen Divine King must have sent these thirty supreme-grade Mitian Peaches to Young Master Gu Xuan because he sees Fellow Daoist Qingtian's potential to become a king. This is to forge good relations with Fellow Daoist Qingtian."
Qingtian Great Power was overjoyed. He never expected Lord Doumen Divine King to value him so highly. Yet, he had been stuck at the Half-Step Divine King realm for a full ten thousand years without the slightest feeling of progressing further.
Could it be that Lord Doumen Divine King intended to lend him a hand, helping him charge into the realm of an Ancient Divine King?
Thinking of this possibility, Qingtian Great Power grew even more excited inwardly, but on the surface, he cupped his fists modestly towards the surrounding Great Powers: "You all overpraise me. This Qing is merely fortunate to have stepped into the Half-Step Divine King realm. Whether I can truly take that other step someday is still uncertain. However, Lord Doumen Divine King's generous gift truly makes this Qing feel overwhelmed with favor."
At this moment, Doumen Heavenly King personally delivered a platter of Mitian Peaches. Thirty crystal-clear Mitian Peaches were piled up like a small mountain, each one shimmering with brilliant radiant light.
He smiled towards Ye Chen and the others: "Young friends, these Mitian Peaches are specially bestowed upon you all by my Divine King Patriarch."
All around, gazes filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Gu Xuan stepped forward, modestly and politely cupping his fists: "Senior Doumen is too kind. How can we accept so many Mitian Peaches?"
Doumen Heavenly King waved his hand: "Since the Divine King Patriarch has bestowed them, you should accept them."
These words made Gu Xuan even more certain, and he couldn't help but reveal a smug expression.
Many female Heaven's Prides had fiery lights in their eyes, their gazes so blatant they seemed ready to pounce on Gu Xuan immediately.
At this time, Ziguang Tian, Ren Jing, and the other two of the four Heaven's Prides, along with Nangong Xue and the other female cultivators from the Snow Sect, strode forward and surrounded the platter. Their eyes shone as they looked at the thirty neatly stacked Mitian Peaches.
Gu Xuan was very generous: "Fellow Daoist brothers, junior sister, there are plenty of Mitian Peaches now. You can all enjoy their taste. Moreover, the Mitian Peaches contain Dao principles and can even generate Mitian Divine Power, which is very helpful for improving physical constitution."
Ziguang Tian immediately offered flattery, fawning: "It's still Young Master Gu who is impressive, receiving Lord Doumen Divine King's reward, allowing us to benefit as well. When one man achieves the Dao, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."
Gu Xuan's eyes were full of smugness, but on the surface, he remained quite modest: "You all are too polite. Perhaps Lord Doumen Divine King bestowed this because he saw the exceptional talents of you few fellow Daoist brothers."
"Not at all, not at all!"
Listening to the five of them exchanging flattery, Ye Chen felt like vomiting. He pulled Ning'er to the platter, took a Mitian Peach for her, and smiled: "Ning'er, eat."
At this moment, Ziguang Tian quickly stepped forward, frowning and shouting in a low voice: "Stop! Everyone stop! These Mitian Peaches were bestowed by Lord Doumen Divine King to Young Master Gu, not for you. If you want them, you must first obtain Young Master Gu's permission."
Ren Jing also said coldly: "Kid, your previous arrogance was one thing, but now these Mitian Peaches are clearly a reward for Young Master Gu. Yet you take them without Young Master Gu's permission. That's going too far."
The four Heaven's Prides stepped forward, looking coldly at Ye Chen and the others.
Gu Xuan crossed his arms, feigning sincerity: "Fellow Daoist, if you are willing to change your bad temper, perhaps I'll give you a Mitian Peach to taste."
Ye Chen sneered: "If I want to eat a Mitian Peach, why would I need his permission? Do you really think these Mitian Peaches are for him?"
Only he and the Star Sky Quasi-Monarch knew that these Mitian Peaches were specially sent to him by Doumen Divine King.
Ren Jing snorted: "Although not explicitly stated, who among those present besides Young Master Gu could receive Lord Doumen Divine King's reward? Do you really think a presumptuous fellow like you could receive it?"
Ye Chen said calmly: "Perhaps they really are for me?"
"Hahaha!"
As if hearing the biggest joke, Ziguang Tian was the first to burst into laughter: "Kid, do you dare to make a bet with me? Bet on whether this is Lord Doumen Divine King's reward for you. If I win, you kneel and call me 'grandfather.' If you win, I'll immediately kneel and call you 'grandfather.'"
Ye Chen shook his head.
"Heh, are you scared? Don't dare to bet!" Ziguang Tian continued to provoke.
Ye Chen said: "I'm not scared. It's just that having you as my grandson would be taking advantage of me. I don't have such a useless grandson."
"You...!" Ziguang Tian was angered. He, a super Heaven's Pride ranked on the Sage Heaven's Pride List, was actually looked down upon. He sneered coldly: "I think you just don't dare."
"There's nothing I don't dare. As long as you agree that if you lose, not only will you kneel, but you'll also strip naked and run around, I'll bet with you!"
Naked run!?
Ziguang Tian's expression changed.
Ye Chen looked at him with a smile: "Are you scared? Or do you simply not dare?"
Gu Xuan looked coldly at Ye Chen and said to Ziguang Tian: "Brother Zi, do you really believe what this kid says is true?"
Coming back to his senses, Ziguang Tian also sneered repeatedly. He didn't believe Doumen Divine King would bestow these Mitian Peaches to Ye Chen. He agreed in one breath: "Bet it is! Would I, Ziguang Tian, be afraid of a liar like you?"
"Good! I, Ziguang Tian, agree now. If these Mitian Peaches are bestowed to you, I'll immediately strip naked and run!"
"I'll look forward to that scene." Ye Chen said with a smile, then looked at Gu Xuan, Ren Jing, and the others: "Do you want to bet too?"
Although they didn't believe Ye Chen's words were true, for some reason, seeing the confident, radiant smile on his face, they felt uncertain. They glanced at each other.
However, Gu Xuan said coldly: "I, Gu Xuan, also agree with you. If they really are bestowed to you, I am also willing to strip naked and run."
"Agreed!"
"I, Ren Jing, also agree to this bet."
"I, Yang Tian, will bet!"
"Count me, Xia Wei, in!"
The other three Heaven's Prides were also willing to bet.
Thus, a bet was formed. But Ning'er looked at Ye Chen with worry. No matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem like Doumen Divine King had bestowed them to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen gave Ning'er a reassuring look.
"Perfect timing. I was just about to visit Lord Doumen Divine King with my Great Power ancestor. I'll ask then. Let's go together."
With that, Gu Xuan was the first to leave, and the four Heaven's Prides immediately followed.
At this time, Nangong Xue whispered: "If you admit defeat now, I'll plead for mercy with Young Master Gu on your behalf. I believe, for my sake, Young Master Gu won't make things too difficult for you."
Ye Chen glanced at Nangong Xue with slight surprise. He didn't expect this Nangong Xue, who seemed somewhat vain, to still be a kind person. But he shook his head and refused: "Why should I admit defeat?"
He took Ning'er's hand and quickly left.
"You...!" Nangong Xue stamped her foot, never expecting this guy to be so ungrateful.
Let's see how embarrassed you'll be later.
She then followed.