The whole family went mad, but the junior sister turned the tables and her luck soared.

Yun Yici didn't see the Emperor and his family of three until the banquet began.

It was only when the Grand Elder personally invited them that everyone learned of this matter.

Upon arriving at the banquet hall on the high platform, everyone saw Liao Jin and her group, followed by three elders from the Phoenix Clan and a serious-looking woman in red.

The woman came over and greeted them, saying, "Clan Chief Linyu, and all of you young friends, thank you for bringing Zhao'er to the Land of Divine Favor."

“I am Di Zhao’s aunt, Di Yun.”

Everyone quickly paid their respects to Emperor Yun, and then took their seats next to Liao Jin's family.

Before long, the Emperor and the other two arrived. Feng Yin's eyes were red, indicating that she had been crying.

The crowd dared not look any longer, fearing they might offend this noble goddess.

The emperor noticed the gazes directed at him and smiled at them to indicate that everything was alright.

Fengyin was unwilling to sit with Diyao, but Diyao pulled Dizhao to sit at the head of the table, so she had no choice but to sit down next to Dizhao.

Facing her elder brother, Di Yun said frankly, "Just now, many members of the Feather Clan came to inquire about Zhao'er's whereabouts."

Di Yao said, "It was Ying Qing who spread it, wasn't it?"

Yingqing was eager to clear Jiufeng of the prejudice against her, and now that she had the opportunity, she was not going to miss it.

Di Yun said, "I've already turned them away, but they'll definitely come back."

Di Yao was somewhat displeased: "Tell them that after the battle of the gods begins, the children will leave, and I will definitely prepare a feast for them when they come back."

"But not these next few days."

If the emperor orders them to return, it's possible that their family of three won't be reunited for thousands of years.

Who cares about people coming to gather information?

The Emperor coughed lightly: "Actually, Lin Yu and his clan came from the lower realm and brought with them a lot of unique talismans that they wanted to exchange for some supplies to take back."

His father sent the man away; where else are they going to find a sucker?

Without hesitation, Di Yao said, "If that's the case, we'll take them all. Young friend Lin Yu, come find A Yun later."

He felt grateful to Lin Yu and the others, but they were just external things, and he could let them go once they were gone.

Imperial Edict: Oh no, what do I do if I feel like my own father is a rich but foolish golden phoenix?

After Di Yun agreed, Di Yao raised his cup with a smile and said to everyone, "Today my son Di Zhao has returned. I thank all my young friends for your help along the way."

"Please don't be shy, everyone. This is a family dinner, so please make yourselves at home."

Everyone raised their glasses in agreement with Emperor Yao's words.

After the banquet began, Emperor Yao introduced Di Zhao to his aunt, Di Yun.

After meeting Di Yun, Di Yao, accompanied by the imperial edict, met with the three accompanying elders.

Feng Heng and the others had already met, but the remaining two elders withdrew after seeing the imperial edict.

“Your cousin Di Lan, you’ve already met him before, he’s your aunt’s child.”

"Today we have many distinguished guests, so your aunt didn't bring him."

Emperor Lan was eager to have it, but Emperor Yun believed that power should not be used for personal gain.

Since Di Lan has arrived, the other cubs must be brought along as well.

That would turn a perfectly good banquet into chaos.

So they decided to let him stay with his companions.

"You also have a cousin named Di Yao, who didn't come this time."

The emperor nodded to indicate that he had remembered it.

Today's banquet is the domain of the Emperor's decree.

Yun Yici and his group simply ate and drank away their time down there, doing nothing else.

However, whether it was Yun Yici's imagination or not, she felt that Feng Yin, who was sitting at the head of the table, had glanced at her several times.

After everyone had a few drinks, Liao Jin took the opportunity to talk about her leaving her clan.

Emperor Yao sighed, "So that's how it is. But your child can't take human form and lacks divine power, so he might not be chosen."

Liao Jin looked dejected: "We have to try, otherwise how can we, as parents, be content?"

Feng Yin, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Yao'er has been following me, but she has never been able to take human form. I have been taking care of her for many years and have made some discoveries."

"If you trust me, bring him here for me to see later."

Di Yun lowered her head and drank her wine, but Liao Jin and Ruo Shu were overjoyed: "Great, thank you, Goddess Fengyin."

If the timing weren't so bad, the couple would have loved to shove the little Zouwu into Fengyin's arms right then and there.

Lin Yu, standing to the side, looked hesitant and somewhat uneasy.

Di Yao looked at Lin Yu and asked, "What brings your Shen'ao clan to the upper realm this time?"

Although both were clan leaders, Lin Yu naturally became nervous when Di Yao looked at her.

He looked at the imperial edict and saw the imperial edict nod at him.

Trusting the imperial edict, Lin Yu made a tough decision to reveal the truth about her clan to her friend's father.

"Lord Emperor Yao, for some reason, our elders have fallen into a deep sleep one after another."

“I saw records about the land favored by the gods in the jade slips they left behind.”

"I wish to see the Supreme God Xuanwu and reclaim their lost power."

"From now on, we will live peacefully in the mortal realm and never return to the realm of gods."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Liao Jin and Di Yun both turned their heads to look.

Rinyu explained, "They are not dead; I can sense their presence."

He stubbornly insisted, "They're just asleep."

Di Yao: "So you mean to reclaim the divine power of your ancestors and awaken them?"

Lin Yu nodded: "Yes."

Di Yao let out a soft sigh: "It's no use."

Lin Yu's face paled: "What does this mean?"

Emperor Yao bluntly stated: "I say, the reason your ancestors fell into slumber was not because they lost some of their divine power."

"Did you see Wuwang? He lost eight-ninths of his strength, and even his head is not asleep."

"Your clan did not fall into slumber because you lost your power, but because you went to the lower realm and the environment forced you to fall into slumber."

Rin-tama murmured, "Why...?"

Emperor Yao said with pity, "Do you know why there is a divine realm, allowing us, the gifted gods, to live here?"

"The way of Heaven is unpredictable, but the social hierarchy is orderly. There are countless humans, demons, and monsters in the lower realm, but a single god is worth countless mortals."

“If your clan descends to the mortal realm and does not fall into slumber, one day you will disrupt the natural order and moral order.”

Rinyu retorted, "Our clan has always lived in seclusion in the deep sea and has never revealed ourselves."

Emperor Yao asked, "Then why did your clan descend to the mortal realm?"

"The Supreme God Xuanwu has agreed; you might want to consider it."

Rinyu stopped talking and began to drink silently with her head down.

If what he was seeking was wrong from the start, then why did he come here in the first place?

Rin-gyo's pain caused everyone to lower their heads and remain silent.

Until the entire banquet ended.

Di Zhao originally wanted to return and be with everyone, but Di Yao and Feng Yin took him away.

The group returned to the lodgings arranged for them by the Grand Elder and reunited.

Rinyu drank a lot of wine, and her face turned red.

He was still muttering, "What should I do now? I don't know, Mother."

Left with no other choice, Shen Huaichuan pressed Lin Yu down, and Ning Tinglan gave him a hangover cure, allowing him to fall asleep peacefully for the time being.

They also formed a deep friendship with Rin-tak, and were all deeply worried when they saw him become destitute and drunk.

"It seems there's no hope for the Shen'ao clan."

Rong Xuan was helping Lin Yu wash her face with some hot water when he heard this, and said, "Now that we're here, we should at least ask her clearly."

The tragedy of Shen'ao lies in the fact that it cannot survive in the lower realm and cannot return to the divine realm.