The Shining Star Above The Heaven-Chapter 968: Planning Something?

The banquet continued with a joyous atmosphere. The disturbance caused by Veron and his group was simply considered entertainment by the guests. With the Alfemin family already prepared with a new set of dishes and drinks, the banquet continued without much problem.

The music from the Alfemin family’s music group accompanied the banquet, creating a soothing atmosphere. With many powers gathered, they naturally interacted with each other, but one figure still attracted most of the guests.

Many wanted to talk to Aldrian, as he was the focus of this banquet. Many flocked to him, trying to speak with him to build connections. There were still many who had not had the chance to talk to him or even see him in the past, so this moment was a good opportunity.

As for Sylphia and the others, they were surrounded by many ladies. They also became the focus as Aldrian’s harem, and many ladies wanted to know more about them. For Sylphia, Baek Jimin, and Angelica, they did not mind being surrounded, as this was the consequence of becoming Aldrian’s women.

They had to be ready for this kind of occasion, and they also had to build their own connections to help Aldrian.

As the banquet proceeded smoothly and amicably, Veron and his group were already leaving the mansion grounds. They flew toward the outskirts of the city, where many interstellar vessels were landed. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Their faces still showed displeasure after what happened at the banquet. As nobles, they had never been treated like nobodies before.

"Veron, are we really just going to let them go? This is not like you at all. Where is that supposed domination you were talking about?" one of the men behind him said. He had the same cultivation level as Veron.

"Of course not, but for now, it is wise to retreat, as Aldrian the Great is truly outside my expectations. He did not act as we thought he would, and he is more wild and arrogant than we expected. For him to dare go against all of us shows that he is confident in himself," Veron replied.

"Moreover, with many leaders of the powers of this world present, it would be our loss if things escalated for the worse. There might be another war, but with Aldrian the Great still here, I am afraid that we would have to be ready to pay a heavy price if we truly want to achieve victory," he added.

"Tch, are all the stories about him even true? Although I have to admit that he has that overbearing presence despite his looks, he is still only a pseudo Immortal Establishment stage cultivator. I still cannot believe that someone like him could have that much strength. Even the ’Great’ title sounds too excessive for someone like him," another man said.

This was the man who had been humiliated by Aldrian at the banquet earlier. He still harbored much resentment, and because he could not unleash it, he could only show his fury in this way.

However, some of the nobles here agreed with this man, and Veron knew that. He glanced at him and the others as he saw that they were in agreement with what the man said. He did not blame them, as he himself still had some doubts about Aldrian.

Did he really have that much strength? Until he saw it himself, he could never be one hundred percent sure.

But he was a wary person who did not underestimate his opponents. The rumors and those stories must have some basis, considering how widespread they were. There was no way that all of it was merely nonsense meant to hype up Aldrian’s name.

The fact that he managed to accomplish difficult things, such as winning against the devils in the Northern Star Cluster and the Blue Pearl World, already proved that Aldrian’s presence could flip the situation around. He did not know whether Aldrian’s strength was the real deal, but whatever it was, Aldrian clearly had something that made all of that possible.

That was why he needed more information regarding Aldrian. Really, a lot more information. His trusted men, whom he had tasked with gathering information, were still on their way to the Ancient Blue Gate World, so it would still take a long time before he gained anything from that place.

But then he smirked. There was a faster way to gain more information regarding him while Aldrian was still near them, in this world.

He glanced at the man who had been humiliated by Aldrian.

"Sir Patrick, do you think the stories regarding Aldrian the Great are only exaggerations?"

"I do not doubt that his presence could flip impossible situations, as the proof is already there. With him, the war in this world ended with the victory of this world’s powers. However, I do not believe that he truly has that much strength as a pseudo Immortal Establishment stage cultivator," the man named Patrick said.

"That is too absurd to even think about and would overturn the entire understanding of cultivation that has been established since ancient times. That is why I am more inclined to believe that he might be using an artifact or something else that made all of his achievements possible." His eyes glistened dangerously.

"As long as we find out his secret, we can take advantage of it for our benefit. As long as we are careful when dealing with that secret, we can pay back today’s humiliation and also give those bastards a harsh lesson, enough to make them regret messing with us."

Veron then glanced at the others. "Do any of you think so?"

"I have the same opinion as Sir Patrick," one of the men said.

"Me too. Aldrian the Great must have a secret, and we could take advantage of that," a woman said.

One by one, they also gave their opinions, and in the end, most of them shared the same mindset as Patrick.

Hearing all of that, Veron smiled and nodded.

"Alright, I understand what you all think, and I believe what Sir Patrick said has some merit. In that case, how about we discuss what we need to do next at my place? To be honest, I also want to give that arrogant bastard a lesson. We must unite at this moment and not let the powers of this world grow arrogant just because they have some backing."

He looked forward with a smile, hidden intent glistening in his eyes.

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The banquet lasted for three hours before Aldrian and his group decided to leave. Patriarch Geodard had already offered him a place to stay in the mansion, but Aldrian politely declined. He had his reasons for staying outside the mansion, as it would grant him and his harem more freedom.

Moreover, if he stayed at the mansion, many eyes would be directed toward it, which would make his movements more limited. It could also bring problems to the Alfemin family later, and Aldrian thought it did not need to reach that point.

Furthermore, with him offending many powers from other worlds, it would be better for him to stay outside the Alfemin family’s mansion. Aldrian knew that those nobles would likely think of ways to pay back their humiliation tonight. He could sense their fury, and he did not doubt that they would do something stupid while he was still here.

They would not be deterred by his strength or any of the stories they had heard about him until they saw the horror themselves. Those nobles had high pride and dignity, which were difficult to control once they were humiliated. Even more so after the way he had humiliated them, they likely wanted nothing more than to strangle him to death as soon as possible.

With him not staying in the mansion, people could only guess his whereabouts. That would confuse anyone who wanted to disturb him, as well as those nobles who wished to keep an eye on him.

Patriarch Geodard and Alric understood Aldrian’s reasoning, and they did not insist further since Aldrian had already made his decision. In the end, the only thing the Alfemin family could do was make sure that his stay in the city was comfortable.

For security, they tightened the surveillance of the city, especially in the areas surrounding where Aldrian was staying. Still, even if those who wished to harm Aldrian dared to approach him, Patriarch Geodard and Alric doubted that anyone could truly do anything to Aldrian or his harem.

After the banquet, Aldrian and his group appeared outside the floating land, where many people could see him. This was a performative act so that people would think that he had already left the mansion grounds.

"Look, that is Aldrian the Great. He is already leaving the floating land," one of the onlookers said as he pointed at the sky.

The onlookers had already seen Aldrian and his harem enter the floating land when they arrived, so they knew what he looked like. The moment they saw the figures of Aldrian and his group, they immediately cheered toward him, showing their admiration and respect, as he was already considered a hero in this world.

Aldrian and his group showed brief smiles before disappearing toward the place where they were staying, the most luxurious inn in the city. This would be their residence for as long as they remained in this world.

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The next day, Aldrian and his group left the inn. This time, they had to use disguises, as many already recognized their faces.

Wearing the same robes they had worn yesterday to cover their features, they walked toward one of the warp gate plazas.

Their destination?

They were heading to the most dangerous place this world could offer.