klisemfg Chapter 252 All the Stars Arrive
Chapter 252 All the Stars Arrive
The Governor-General of Jiangbei, who governed the two provinces of Jiangbei, was a powerful regional official with immense influence. In the eyes of the four major families, such a giant was not even worthy of their attention, and they would never even dare to speak to him on a daily basis.
At this moment, however, this top-tier figure respectfully knelt at Xiao Chen's feet, even referring to himself as Mao Ri Xing, making his subordinate relationship obvious. This scene left the members of the four major families completely stunned.
Only one thought remained in their minds: What exactly is Xiao Chen's identity?
Zhen Suxin was equally at a loss. She was just a small businesswoman struggling in the business world, and a high-ranking figure like the Governor of Jiangbei was like an unattainable cloud to her; even looking directly at him required immense courage. Now, this governor was actually bowing down at Xiao Chen's feet in her direction, which made her extremely uncomfortable, filled with fear and astonishment.
What kind of status could make a governor so obsequious? This was beyond Zhen Suxin's comprehension, and it also baffled the four major families.
The Liu family members exchanged bewildered glances, a sense of foreboding rising within them. Even with the young master of the Chang family as their backer, they felt their chances of victory were slim.
The Hu family father and son were terrified, their eyes filled with fear.
The Wang and Lu families remained silent, their faces as grave as the clouds before a storm.
"Pleiades Star Lingqi, get up." Xiao Chen said calmly.
"Thank you, Lord!" Jiangbei Governor Ling Qi then stood up and stood respectfully to the side, following Xiao Chen's lead.
The scene fell into a deathly silence, so quiet that you could hear everyone's heartbeat.
Not long after, another commotion broke out outside.
"The Bai family from the western suburbs of the capital has come to pay their respects to the Lord of the Tower with a small gift. I am Jiaoxiu Xing, and I request an audience!" A loud announcement broke the silence.
Everyone was taken aback.
"The Bai family? Which Bai family?" someone asked, looking completely bewildered.
"Could it be... the Bai family, a super-rich family in the western suburbs of the capital?!" Suddenly, someone screamed in shock.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
"The Bai family in the western suburbs of the capital is one of the top ten super-rich families in the entire Xia Kingdom..."
Indeed, compared to such super-powerful families, the four major families are nothing but small fry, like nouveau riche from the countryside. The Bai family, that is the truly powerful and wealthy top-tier family!
"Even the top elite families in the capital have come to pay their respects to this so-called Xiao Chen..." A member of the Liu family muttered to himself, his face full of disbelief.
How could this be? A governor of Jiangbei is already shocking enough, why is the Bai family from the capital getting involved? This is truly beyond imagination.
“Kang Suxing of the Duanmu family of Nanshan in the capital requests an audience!” Before everyone could recover from their shock, another voice rang out.
"What? Duanmu from Nanshan?" This time, everyone in the courtyard was so shocked they couldn't close their mouths.
The Duanmu family of Nanshan in the capital is no ordinary family. With a history spanning centuries and profound heritage, they hold a pivotal position in the Xia Kingdom. Moreover, this family seems to possess some mysterious and profound secrets; though the rumors may be exaggerated, they are enough to illustrate their special nature.
"That's the Duanmu family! Even they came..." Someone looked incredulous, as if they were dreaming.
What exactly are Xiao Chen's abilities that make so many important figures come to pay him respects? What kind of master is he?
"Xu Changfeng of the Wudang Sect of Wudang Mountain, Xinxiu Star, requests an audience!" Before the request had even subsided, another bombshell announcement came.
"Xu Changfeng..." Everyone gasped, feeling dizzy.
Xu Changfeng is a highly accomplished Taoist master of the Wudang Sect, possessing an ethereal and otherworldly demeanor and unfathomable Taoist magic. Normally, even high-ranking officials in the capital would find it incredibly difficult to meet him. The fact that this elusive master has now appeared here is truly baffling.
What could possibly be the reason that these important figures would condescend to come here?
"The Tian family of the Jiangnan military industry, Tian Bu'er of the Tail Constellation, requests an audience with the Lord!" The voice rang out again, resounding and firm.
"The Tian family is yet another behemoth!" Everyone was already somewhat numb; the shocks they had received today came one after another.
"Sun Bubai of Jiangcheng has come to request an audience..."
"East of the Dragon River, the Zhuge family has come to request an audience..."
"North of the Tianshan Mountains, the King of the Snowfields has come to request an audience..."
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It was like a grand gathering, with greetings coming one after another like firecrackers. Each name represented a powerful figure who wielded considerable influence in their respective field.
Normally, these families and forces are scattered across various regions, each dominating their own territory and displaying the demeanor of kings. However, today, they have all gathered here, just to pay homage to the same person—Xiao Chen.
What kind of being could possibly have such a great deal of influence?
“I’ve never seen so many important people in my life…” someone said, looking dazed, as if they were in an unreal dream.
Even if some of them were born into wealth and had bright futures, everything they had before seemed insignificant in the face of these truly top-tier powers. For them, some levels remained unattainable dreams for their entire lives.
"What on earth happened today? What exactly happened here?" The Liu family patriarch's voice trembled, clearly he was quite frightened.
Originally, this was the place where he had brought his men to confront him, intending to kick Zhen Suxin out and teach Xiao Chen a lesson. But now, this earth-shattering scene had completely thrown him into a panic, leaving him utterly at a loss.
"What exactly happened?" The Wang family patriarch's face was deathly pale, filled with panic.
They had come seeking revenge, but this sudden turn of events shattered their plans. Now, they had no desire for revenge left, only overwhelming fear.
The head of the Hu family clutched his chest, his eyes tightly shut, feeling a sense of panic and confusion. Anxiety surged within him like a tide, growing ever stronger.
Hu Xiong was so frightened that he stood there dumbfounded, his mind blank. He didn't know what had happened, nor did he dare to imagine what would happen next.
Zhen Suxin stared blankly at Xiao Chen, her mind almost blank.
From the moment Xiao Chen repeatedly demonstrated his extraordinary abilities, she was initially surprised, but gradually adapted and accepted it. However, what happened today far exceeded her expectations, and even with all her mental preparation, she was still stunned and at a loss.
"Who exactly is he? Who exactly is my father?" Her mind was in turmoil, filled with doubt and shock.
Everyone present was in an uproar; waves of shock surged one after another, and no one could remain calm and rational under such circumstances.
Just moments ago they were full of bravado, thinking they had victory in their grasp, but now, everyone looked like a wilted eggplant, dejected and lifeless.
"Let them all come over," Xiao Chen said slowly, breaking the silence.
"Summon all the constellations to an audience!" Jiangbei Governor Ling Qi shouted with a powerful voice.
Then, one after another, important figures who were rarely seen on ordinary days came into the room.
Upon seeing Xiao Chen, they did not hesitate and immediately knelt down to pay their respects.
"We pay our respects to the Lord of the Tower!"
The resounding, unified voices echoed all around, and numerous important figures knelt down, creating a grand and awe-inspiring scene.
"Get up, all of you," Xiao Chen said calmly, his expression still indifferent.
Everyone stood up and stood respectfully on both sides.
In that instant, the people of the four major families had a misconception that Xiao Chen before them was like a high and mighty emperor, exuding an awe-inspiring majesty.