Meanwhile.

Imperial Capital, Liu Family.

Today is the ninetieth birthday of the Liu Zhenxiong, Liu Zhenxiong.

For Classer, this is undoubtedly a ripe old age among ripe old ages.

Although the physical fitness of Classer far surpasses that of ordinary people, and their vitality is also much more vigorous,

yet they generally do not live past seventy years old.

There are even many powerful Classer who, despite living a life free of illness and disaster, can ultimately barely live into their early fifties before dying of natural causes.

No one knows what kind of rule is hidden within this.

Some people also say that lifespan is a curse hanging over the heads of all Classer.

Even SSS-Rank Experts comparable to gods cannot escape its shackles.

Therefore, the fact that the old master of the family can safely live to the age of ninety is undoubtedly a tremendously joyous event.

Tonight, the Liu Family's estate is brightly lit, as bright as day.

Inside the huge banquet hall, the crystal chandelier refracts dazzling light, and melodious classical music flows through the air.

Dressed-up guests shuttle through it, holding goblets filled with champagne in their hands, wearing proper smiles on their faces, and chatting happily with each other.

Those who can be invited to attend this birthday banquet are all big figures with faces and prestige in the Imperial Capital and even the entire Great Xia Nation.

And the descendants of the Liu Family are almost all present.

In the main seat at the very top of the banquet hall sits an old man.

He is the protagonist of tonight, the Liu Zhenxiong, Liu Zhenxiong.

The old man's silver hair is combed meticulously. Although his face is covered with wrinkles left by the years, his eyes are still sharp and spirited, without a trace of turbidity.

He is dressed in a dark red Tang suit, full of energy, with a glowing red face and a straight spine. He completely does not look like an old man who is already ninety years old.

At this moment, he is smilingly looking at several Juniors who have come to offer birthday wishes in front of him.

"Great-grandfather, your grandson Liusheng wishes you a fortune as vast as the East Sea and a longevity as old as the Southern Mountain!"

A young man in his early twenties holds an exquisite brocade box with both hands and respectfully hands it to the old man.

"This is a thousand-year-old blood ginseng that your grandson specially found for you. It is said to have the miraculous effect of prolonging life!"

Liu Zhenxiong smiled, took the brocade box, opened it and took a look, then nodded with satisfaction.

"Good, very good, you are thoughtful."

He patted Liusheng's shoulder, his voice loud and clear.

"The men of our Liu Family should have your kind of spirit and vitality!"

Hearing this, Liusheng's face suddenly showed uncontrollable joy, and he respectfully retreated to the side.

Immediately afterwards, a gorgeously dressed young girl stepped forward, her voice sweet and spoiled.

"Great-grandfather, your granddaughter Liuxu wishes you a brilliant sun and moon, and the everlasting spring of pine and crane!"

What she offered was a word longevity personally inscribed by a contemporary calligraphy master, framed extremely luxuriously.

Liu Zhenxiong also smiled and nodded, praising her a few words.

For a time, the banquet hall was harmonious and filled with laughter and cheerful voices.

On the other side, family head Liu Chengyun is beaming as he walks through the noisy crowd.

Behind him are two middle-aged men dressed in general's uniforms, with solemn expressions, completely out of tune with the surrounding celebratory atmosphere.

Liu Chengyun led the two of them to a quiet and secluded room deep in the estate.

Here, it is far from the hustle and bustle of the banquet hall, leaving only the rustling sound of bamboo shadows swaying outside the window.

"General Wang, General Li, please sit."

Liu Chengyun personally picked up the purple clay teapot on the table and poured hot tea for the two of them.

The tea aroma curls up, refreshing the heart.

"My father's birthday banquet, the two generals could take time out of their busy schedules to come, our Liu Family is truly graced with brilliance."

General Wang with a square face quickly waved his hand, his voice loud.

"What are you saying, Brother Chengyun?"

"Old General Liu has fought for a lifetime and made outstanding contributions. Juniors like us have all received his old gentleman's support and care."

"Seriously speaking, Old General Liu can also be considered half a teacher to the two of us. How can there be a reason for students not to come and celebrate their teacher's birthday?"

Another slightly thin General Li also echoed along.

The three of them exchanged pleasantries for a moment, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Liu Chengyun put down the teacup, but the smile on his face faded a bit.

He suddenly lowered his voice and got straight to the point.

"The two of you coming to my Liu Family today must not be as simple as just celebrating a birthday, right?"

"Have you considered clearly the matter I mentioned to the two of you last time?"

As soon as these words came out, the harmonious atmosphere in the quiet room instantly solidified.

General Wang's hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and a trace of difficulty appeared on his face.

"Brother Chengyun, this matter... is of great importance."

"Once you take a wrong step, it will be eternal damnation. How can you easily make a decision?"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyun sneered in his heart.

Eternal damnation?

These two old foxes clearly made up their minds long ago.

Now looking like this is just because they feel the chips he offered are not enough, and they want to grab more benefits.

In that case, why not give them a blockbuster they cannot refuse.

Liu Chengyun's body leaned forward slightly, his voice lowered even more, carrying an inexplicable chill.

"Two of you, to tell you the truth."

"Right here with me, I have just received a top-secret piece of news."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the two people's instantly solemn faces.

"That Divine Artifact, the Pendulum of Life, has been secretly sent into Sakura Country recently."

"Once Sakura Country resurrects their former SSS-Class Professional."

"That will be a fatal blow to our Great Xia Nation."

"Relying on a Zhao Qingcang, how long can he hold out?"

Liu Chengyun's voice is not loud, but every word is like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of the two generals.

"Do the two of you think you really still have time to hesitate?"

"What?!"

The lean General Li accidentally knocked over the teacup, and the boiling tea water splashed all over his body, but he was completely unaware.

All the color drained from his face, and his eyes were filled with horror.

"The Pendulum of Life... actually fell into the hands of Sakura Country?"

If they really resurrect that mythological-level existence who once almost sank the entire Asian continent with a single person's strength,

without a doubt, the other party will definitely attack Great Xia Nation at the first instance!

For a time, the air in the room seemed to be evacuated, depressed to the extreme.

Seeing that his blockbuster had an effect, the corner of Liu Chengyun's mouth hooked into an imperceptible arc.

He leisurely picked up the teacup and gently blew on the floating tea leaves.

"Two of you, the opportunity is only this once."

"Whether you want to continue enjoying your current status and position, or want to be slaves of a subjugated country, it is entirely up to the two of you to choose."

General Wang and General Li looked at each other, both seeing deep fear and struggle in each other's eyes.

After a long time, General Wang finally spoke with difficulty, his voice hoarse.

"You... what do you hope we do?"

This sentence is tantamount to complete compromise.

Just at this time.

An ice-cold, devoid of any emotion voice sounded abruptly in the room.

"A bunch of traitorous dogs, are you even worthy of being generals of Great Xia Nation?"

"Today is your day of death!"

The smile on Liu Chengyun's face instantly froze!

He turned his head suddenly, his eyes like lightning, staring fixedly at the direction the sound came from -- the balcony!

I saw that on the balcony bathed in moonlight, I don't know when, a man was standing silently.

He is dressed in a black trench coat, his coat corners fluttering loudly in the night wind.

The stubble all over his face adds a bit of vicissitudes, and in those deep eyes is an unresolvable icy killing intent.

What is most palpitating is that all over his body, countless fine electric arcs are flickering, making a soft "zis" sound.

In the air, a dangerous charred smell permeates.