Celestial Gate Platform, to be precise, is a mountain, only the summit has been modified and is flat as a platform. This is where the name Celestial Gate Platform comes from.

Celestial Gate Platform is the highest mountain on Celestial Dragon Island. Standing atop it, one can overlook the entire island below, and it seems as though one could ascend to heaven in a single step. Therefore, Celestial Gate also represents the meaning of the gateway to heaven.

This place has been occupied by Ao Ming, the Third Prince of the East Sea Dragon King, becoming his exclusive territory.

Without his permission, no one dares to set foot here.

To host a banquet for Gao Xuan, the platform has been laid with a red carpet, and many long tables have been set up.

A group of beautiful maids flit about like butterflies, and various wines, fruits, and desserts fill the tables.

Above the Celestial Gate Platform, hundreds of red lanterns sway and float, illuminating the area brightly.

Some guests who have already arrived stand chatting to the side, as the host and the guest of honor are not yet present.

Those invited by Ao Ming are, of course, powerful figures known on Celestial Dragon Island.

Leading the group is a man in a Xuanhuang Dao robe, Jin Buyi, a human immortal from Xuanhuang Dao, accompanied by An Zhiyun, a beautiful woman in colorful attire from the Cloud Rain Sect, who is slightly past her prime.

Among the dozen attendees, these two human immortals are the strongest, with formidable skills and significant sect power.

In comparison, the others are far behind, surrounding the two like stars encircling the moon.

This group conducts business year-round on Celestial Dragon Island, each having their own connections and paths. Despite differences in rank, they get along fairly well.

The opportunity to gather together is rare, and the chance to attend Ao Ming's banquet even rarer.

Many do not know why Ao Ming is hosting the banquet, and the rat-faced Shang Jiu curiously asks An Zhiyun, "Chairman An, who is the guest of honor this time? It must be someone important for the Third Prince to host and have us accompany..."

Despite Shang Jiu's unappealing appearance, he possesses many unique channels and interacts closely with An Zhiyun, being considered an important partner.

An Zhiyun smiled sweetly, "You don't know yet, huh? There's going to be quite a spectacle tonight."

Upon hearing An Zhiyun's words, the crowd becomes even more curious and begins asking questions.

An Zhiyun then says, "Tonight, the Third Prince is hosting a banquet for Celestial Master Gao Xuan from the Northern Province."

"Celestial Master Gao Xuan?"

"It's him..."

"This person actually dares to come to Celestial Dragon Island!"

Everyone present is a veteran in the business world, regardless of their Dao practice, each being well-informed.

The name of Celestial Master Gao Xuan has spread throughout the Eastern Province for some time. Mainly because Gao Xuan is too formidable, not only did he destroy the Buddhist Sect in the Northern Province, but he also wiped out the North Sea Dragon Court!

When the news reached the Eastern Province, everyone found it unbelievable, thinking it was false rumors.

However, more information came later, proving these reports to be true.

Most cultivators in the upper echelons of the Eastern Province have remembered Gao Xuan's name.

To have exterminated the North Sea Dragon Court, a formidable figure like him is unprecedented in the recorded history spanning millions of years in the Cyan Celestial Realm.

The name of such a person is one to remember well.

Therefore, upon hearing An Zhiyun mention Gao Xuan's name, the crowd immediately reacts.

Shang Jiu asks again, "Does this mean there will be a major battle tonight?"

An Zhiyun shakes her head, "That's hard to say."

She has dealt with Ao Ming several times and is most impressed by the Third Prince's unpredictability.

This Third Prince Ao Ming is said to be favored by the Dragon King, but his personality is strange, and anyone who has interacted with him finds him challenging to deal with.

The crowd looks toward Jin Buyi, who has a slightly better relationship with Ao Ming.

Jin Buyi shakes his head, "It has nothing to do with us, we just enjoy the food and drink."

Although Jin Buyi is a businessman, he does not like to talk much. Especially on such complex matters, he would not share any thoughts with this group.

Shang Jiu, however, is a bit excited, "No matter what, tonight we're in for a good show."

Seeing Shang Jiu's excitement, An Zhiyun glared at him, whispering a reminder, "Behave, don't lose face in front of the Third Prince."

Shang Jiu felt a chill in his heart and quickly wiped the smile off his face.

An Zhiyun was right; Ao Ming's unpredictable nature could mean serious trouble if displeased.

Everyone else heard this as well, and their expressions turned more serious. Indeed, the Third Prince's spectacle seems to carry a certain danger!

At this moment, azure light flashes in the sky as Ao Jiuni descends with another towering man.

The other man's face is sallow, with a black king character imprint on his forehead, having robust limbs, broad shoulders, and a wide back, his whole demeanor exuding power.

He wears a black iron armor, with a four-foot-long blade hanging at his waist. Just standing there, he exudes a commanding aura.

The crowd, seeing him, all feel a bit tense.

This person is Ao Shibidi, Ao Jiuni's younger brother, and also a son of the East Sea Dragon King.

Although Ao Shibidi's bloodline is not pure, he is known for his prowess in battle.

It's said that Ao Shibidi ranks among the top ten strongest in the East Sea Dragon Court. Whether that's true or not, he is invincible on Celestial Dragon Island, undoubtedly its top expert.

Ao Shibidi's personality contrasts sharply with Ao Jiuni, being tough and cold, with a disdain for social interaction.

Whenever Ao Shibidi appears, a battle is sure to follow.

Thus, upon seeing Ao Shibidi, everyone understands that tonight a battle is inevitable.

After the initial shock, the crowd feels a surge of anticipation.

The East Sea Dragon Court is the overlord of the Eastern Province, controlling all waterways in the Eastern Province. It's an immense power, as you can imagine.

All living beings, from vegetation to birds, and the human race, need water. Controlling all water bodies and deciding cloud formation and rainfall, the East Sea Dragon Race has mastered the lifeblood of all creatures in the Eastern Province.