Qin Tian as the other side couldn't help but narrow his eyes as he saw Huang Wu's actions. Even though he doesn't really care about the issue of saluting. However, the actions taken by Huang Wu were no different from slapping his face directly.
Qin Tian wanted to ask for an explanation, but before he could speak, the queen who was already sitting on her throne stood up again and spoke. "Huang Ju, what does this mean? Do you consider this queen to not exist?" She spoke in a loud voice as she looked at the leader of the Huang clan.
The queen who was usually gentle and elegant now became angry as if she was the mother of a tiger whose child had been kidnapped.
However, facing the queen's anger, the Huang clan leader just smiled casually as if they were only discussing trivial matters. He smiled at the queen and said. "Your Majesty! Even though this Huang's son is only a descendant of my Huang clan, but when he cultivated in the Great Huang Empire, he has also become a member of the clan's main branches. His current status is already on par with princes in any kingdom on the Spiritual continent." The Huang clan leader explained casually.
"Equivalent? Hmph! He is not even a prince. Even if he is a member of the Huang clan, he must still pay respect in this palace." The queen immediately answered firmly.
Hearing the queen's words, the Huang clan leader just kept quiet and smiled faintly.
However, at that moment, the leader of the Mu clan who sat next to him spoke up. "Your Majesty! What your Majesty said may be true. However, this Mu argues; if their status can be considered equal, who should pay their respects should be those who are weaker." He said, defending Huang Wu.
The Mu clan leader and the Huang clan leader are good friends, so it's only natural that he helps him.
In fact, they had even planned something to take the two quotas for their own two clans.
The people who heard the words of the Mu clan leader also nodded. Obviously they agree with him.
"Hmph, do you think that he is stronger than this queen's son?" The queen snorted.
"For who is stronger, this Mu cannot say. However, we can see it later when they compete for a quota." He replied while looking at Huang Wu who kept his eyes closed. There was a faint smile on the face of the leader of the Mu clan. Clearly he considered Huang Wu's strength far above Qin Tian.
"Speaking of fighting over quotas, this Mu has a suggestion. What if the rules are like this; every participant has the opportunity to challenge anyone, and whoever loses, that person's qualifications will immediately be dropped. And as long as the person being challenged hasn't fought, that person can't refuse the challenge." He then discussed the main topics they wanted to discuss.
The purpose of him making such rules is simple! Previously, he had discussed it with the Huang clan leader. They planned to make Huang Wu challenge Qin Tian and then defeat him. That way, Qin Tian will lose its qualifications. Without Qin Tian, his son, Mu Yi, would have a greater chance of winning the quota.
Hearing the words of the leader of the Mu clan, the people shook their heads. The Mu clan and the Huang clan really planned well enough. They thought. They could immediately find out the real purpose of the two clans after hearing the competition rules.
Even though Qin Tian is said to be the most talented genius. However, compared to Huang Wu who was at the peak Awakening Meridian realm, they believed Qin Tian would not have a chance to win the fight.
Yu Siqi who saw everything, just chose silence. However, in her heart she snickered; hmph, people who don't know their own limits. She thought.
"Agree!" Just as everyone pondered the plans of the Huang clan and Mu clan, the king's voice suddenly rang out in the hall.
What surprised everyone was that the king actually agreed to the rules proposed by the leader of the Mu clan.
They could not help but stare at the king and wonder why the king agreed. With his authority, he could have rejected the rule to help his own son.
The strange thing is, even the queen who always defends her son does not reject the king's words which means she also agrees.
"Alright! Since His Majesty has agreed, we will follow this rule." Even though the leader of the Mu clan was confused as to why the king agreed, he was pleased with the results. That way, he doesn't need to twist words anymore to convince the king.
"Alright! Since the rules of the competition for the quota have been decided, then let this king entertain everyone. As for the competition, we can do it tomorrow afternoon at the martial arts field." The king then spoke while clapping his hands.
Shortly thereafter, dozens of beautifully dressed waiters entered the hall while carrying many dishes on a plate.
They also bring a dining table and put it in front of each person before putting the dish on the table.
Not long after the servants laid down the food, a group of musicians and dancers also entered the hall. They performed various performances and dances to entertain the king and his guests.
In an instant, the atmosphere that was initially tense became relaxed again.
However, there is no such thing as peace when experts gather.
After two rounds of dance performances, the leader of the Mu clan who also enjoyed the show, spoke again.
"Ehem, ahemm..." He cleared his throat a few times before speaking. "Because everyone is gathering here, this Mu wants to submit a request to the leader of the Yu clan."
The words of the leader of the Mu clan naturally woke everyone who was in a relaxed atmosphere. They all looked at the Mu clan leader and wondered what he wanted from the Yu clan leader.
However, Qin Tian who saw the actions of the leader of the Mu clan could not help but narrow his eyes when he thought of something.
As for the Yu clan leader, he responded to the Mu clan leader casually while saying. "Oh! What kind of wish can be requested from this Yu." He answered.
Seeing everyone looking at him, the leader of the Mu clan smiled happily before saying his wish. "So this is it! My son, Mu Yi, has long admired the beauty of the Yu clan's daughter. So, on this happy day, this Mu wanted to propose a marriage between the Mu clan and the Yu clan." He spoke with a satisfied smile as if to say something that was happiest.
Mu Yi who was by his side also smiled brightly to hear his father proposed marriage.
The words of the leader of the Mu clan made the quiet hall noisy immediately.
People began to discuss about what the Mu clan leader said.
Some feel it is something that is encouraging. However, there were also those who felt displeased because they were worried about the two clans' alliance.
However, while some people were busy discussing, Yu Siqi, who was the main character of the discussion became gloomy as if she had just heard someone call her a prostitute.
She is not the only one who has a gloomy expression! The queen who sat on her throne had an even more gloomy expression.
As for the Yu clan leader, he only smiled in response to the Mu clan's proposal. "Hehehe! The leader of the Mu clan truly praises this Yu's daughter. However, for the matter of Qi'er's marriage, this Yu has no plans to interfere." The Yu clan leader answered. He did not reject or approve of it, but submitted all decisions to Yu Siqi.
Seeing that the Yu clan leader did not immediately approve of it, the Mu clan leader would speak again.
"Hmph!" But before he could speak, the queen's snorting voice suddenly interrupted his words.
Everyone in the hall was immediately shocked by the queen's actions. They wondered what made the queen unhappy.
Soon they knew what made the queen angry.
"What a coincidence! This queen also wants to propose marriage to the Yu clan. Since the leader of the Yu clan surrenders all decisions to Yu's daughter, then let her decide who she will marry." The queen spoke in a dominant tone, making the face of the leader of the Mu clan turn ugly.
Mu Yi who was by his side also had an ugly expression as if someone had raped his wife.
However, while the two men had a bad mood, Yu Siqi who became the main character blushed immediately while her heart became flowery after she heard the queen's words.
Everyone in the hall became frenzied after the queen also proposed marriage.
They could not help but stare at Qin Tian and Mu Yi, two people who wanted to marry the Yu clan's daughter.
However, as they stared at Qin Tian's face that was even more dazzling than a Phoenix bird, they immediately felt sorry for Mu Yi.
Only with his face, even if Qin Tian was a nobody, there would still be many princesses who wanted him.
Hearing the queen also proposed marriage, the clan leader Yu smiled happily. But he still doesn't answer. He just looked at Yu Siqi and said. "Qi'er, there are two young men who want to marry you. Now you can choose between them or reject them. Regardless of what, father will still support you."
The leader of the Yu clan really has a good temper. Even when a charming prince like Qin Tian wanted to marry her, he still did not force his daughter.
Hearing her father's words, Yu Siqi's face turned red. She could not say anything, but her eyes shyly looked at Qin Tian beside the queen.
Even someone with a little intelligence can immediately deduce what she wants.
The queen smiled with satisfaction seeing Yu Siqi choosing her son. She will talk back. "Because,,,"
"Wait."
However, before she could speak, the leader of the Huang clan who had always been silent, suddenly cut off her words.
The mood of the queen who was already happy soon returned gloomy as the voice of the Huang clan leader cut off her words.
"Huang Ju, what do you want to say?" The queen spoke in a cold tone.
These people have slapped her son's face several times. This makes the queen feel unhappy.
"Ahem." The Huang clan leader cleared his throat before speaking. "This Huang has his own opinions." He paused for a moment before continuing. "In our world, everything is based on competition. To pursue a woman without doing competition is really boring.
Because of this, Huang suggested a competition between the prince and the young master of the Mu clan. And whoever wins the competition will have the right to marry the Yu clan's daughter. "
The words of the Huang clan leader made people shake their heads. They wonder what else they will plan.
"Oh! Competition! If it's a direct fight, I'm worried that the Mu clan's son won't match this queen's son." The queen answered in a mocking tone.
Facing the queen's words, the leader of the Mu clan answered casually. "No, no. If it's like that..."
"Cut the bullshit." But before the Mu clan leader could finish his words, the queen suddenly cut off his words.
She stood up from her throne while smashing the dining table in front of her.
"Huang Ju, don't think that this queen doesn't understand what you want. I said, there are no stupid tricks you can do." The queen spoke in a cold tone. She even let out a frightening aura, and made everyone in the hall feel faint. Even the five Transcendent experts felt shortness of breath.
The hall becomes silent after the queen removes her aura.
No one thought, the queen who always looks ordinary can emit an aura that is so suffocating. This made them realize the rumor that the queen's power was not at all weaker than the king's was not just a mere rumor.
"No problem! If Mu Yi wants to compete in the competition later, I, Qin Tian, will accept it." However, amidst the silence, Qin Tian suddenly spoke, and he agreed with what the Huang clan leader planned.
People could not help looking at Qin Tian strangely. They wondered if he was angry because he was provoked constantly.
...
Even though only people from the five big clans were invited to the palace. However, after they left the palace, they began to talk about things that happened in the palace.
Many people know about the meeting at the palace. And after some news leaked, it was soon leaked again by more people, and in just one night everyone in the capital also found out.
In the royal capital, nothing could be more popular than prince Qin! Therefore, after the residents of the capital learned what had happened, they could not help but curse the Huang clan and Mu clan for being shameless. And they also anticipate the battle between geniuses tomorrow.
Besides the five big clans, people from other weaker clans were also invited to participate. Of course those weaker clans wouldn't be the match of those big clans.