Please enter the main text. At the grand gate of the plaza, a group of people walked in with the might and stride of dragons and tigers. Leading them was a middle-aged man, adorned in a splendid Golden Armor, exuding a fierce aura of battle, clearly honed from years stationed at the frontier, enveloped in an atmosphere of war readiness.

Behind this middle-aged man followed several other men in armor. Each of them emanated a rather strong aura of authority, as if accustomed to high positions and maintaining their dignity; their identities were undeniably significant.

Such a group appearing instantly drew the attention of all guests in the plaza, and among all eyes, there was a pervasive gaze of reverence directed at the leading middle-aged man.

"Welcome, Crown Prince..."

"Crown Prince..."

Voices rose in acclaim across the plaza. It turned out that the majestic middle-aged man in Golden Armor was indeed the Crown Prince of Snow Country, radiating a formidable wave of Primordial Power, surprisingly at the Star Sea Level High Cultivation Realm.

On the plaza, another group emerged from the opposite direction, at the fore was a scholarly young man, his face somewhat pale, imparting an elegant impression—none other than the Second Prince Zaye, with an entourage of boys and girls in luxurious attire, all imperial prince's children.

"Greetings, Crown Prince..." they all said in unison.

"Brother, you have returned?" Zaye smiled and clasped his hands in respect.

"Brother, I heard about your illness. I sent you the Divine Medicine through Chen Huo. You should have received it?" The Crown Prince smiled lightly and said.

"Thank you for your concern, brother. The Divine Medicine brought by Captain Chen Huo has been taken, and now my health is much better." Zaye smiled in response.

"Yes, we are brothers. Though I have been guarding the frontier, I've always been thinking of you." The Crown Prince extended his hand, placing it on Zaye's shoulder, and with a firm grasp displayed a jovial smile.

The Crown Prince, named Guling, possessed not only extraordinary prowess but also held great renown among the court and ministers of Snow Country, especially in the past thirty years, he led a million troops to repel invasions from enemy countries and assaults from Northwest Beast Domain, amassing unrivaled merit, earning significant esteem.

"We can reminisce later, today I return to celebrate Father's birthday." Guling smiled, gently patting Zaye's shoulder, and with that, led the generals behind him to their seats.

The arrival of the Crown Prince interrupted Cheng Yang who was about to make a move. This was, after all, the Emperor's birthday celebration, and any disturbance could implicate the Heavenly Beak Martial Arts Hall.

"I will spare you today, but after the Emperor's birthday celebration, I will make you regret." Cheng Yang relaxed his fist, his breath calming, and bitingly left with harsh words.

Elder Hua could only sigh heavily; the enmity between Lin Mo and the Heavenly Beak Martial Arts Hall seemed challenging to resolve.

"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry it was because of me that you had issues with Cheng Yang..." Hua Yun sat by Lin Mo's side, her slender hand gently poured wine for him, her face full of remorse.

"It's okay, I don't like trouble, yet I always seem to attract it. One more isn't a problem." Lin Mo raised the wine glass, gently sipping, Snow Country's wine—cold as ice upon swallowing, but hot like fire thereafter, eliciting a comfortable expression on his face.

"Uh..."

Hua Yun was stunned for a moment, glancing her beautiful eyes a few times, yet seeing Lin Mo's earnest expression, somehow she believed in Lin Mo's capability, as if the entirety of 'Heavenly Beak' Martial Arts Hall was beneath his regard.

A man filled with such confidence naturally possesses a mysterious allure for women.

Indeed, a girl like Hua Yun with no romantic experience stared at Lin Mo long enough, a blush soared to her cheeks, her delicate and soft face becoming all the more bashful and charming.

All of this was taken in by Cheng Yang, fists tightly clenched, eyes radiating cold rays, "Sooner or later, I will make you regret your actions today, begging before me..."

The guests had mostly arrived, and the plaza usually full of authority and coolness became lively and bustling, Snow Country's dignitaries and some powerful figures from martial halls gathered here, and abruptly the commotion ceased as a group appeared from the palace, exuding might and presence.

In this group, the focal point was an elder in a black Huapao, with silver hair all over, his frame somewhat lean, yet exuding an awe-inspiring aura of authority that compelled avoidance, though his aura intentionally restrained, it was clear this elder wielded Star System Level Early Stage power.

Lin Mo's gaze, much like others', remained fixed on the elder, it was apparent he was Zaye, the Emperor of Snow Country.

Thousands on the plaza rose simultaneously, their voices like clanging bells resonating, "Long live the Emperor, Eternal blessings!"

Zaye sat at the leading throne on the plaza, wafting a kingly aura, extending his hand, saying gently, "All of you are the devoted servants of Snow Country, I am delighted you could attend my birthday banquet. Please be seated."

Though his voice was soft, each person heard it clearly.

A strong star system-level individual ruling a country was by no means weak—a position that governors of some small countries didn't even reach Star Sea Level.

"Father, today your birthday, I suggest sending people to 'Heavenly Return Mountain Range' to seek treasures to present to Father. Fortunately for Father's protection, we finally found a treasure 'Cold Sorrow Stone.'" The Second Prince Zaye stepped forward, holding an exquisite gift box in his hand.

Hearing his words, Zaye showed a flicker of emotion in his ancient eyes, others also widened their eyes—the 'Cold Sorrow Stone' was indeed an Ice Attribute Treasure, keeping it nearby greatly benefited Cultivation.

"Good, Zaye, I didn't expect you to be so committed to my birthday, surely searching for this 'Cold Sorrow Stone' took considerable effort." Zaye delightedly responded.

Zaye smiled and said, "Actually, it also embodies the Crown Prince's sentiment, when I went to find the 'Cold Sorrow Stone', the Crown Prince also dispatched effort."

At this moment, Guling seated, lightly frowned, his lips twitching briefly, unaware of the 'Cold Sorrow Stone' search, while Chen Huo beside him whispered, "Crown Prince, it seems the Second Prince isn't intending to oppose you..."

"My brother has been remarkably clever since youth; he shouldn't be underestimated." Guling remarked, lowering his wine cup, then moving before Zaye, respectfully bowing.

"Crown Prince, do you have anything to present me?" Zaye gazed at Guling, inquired.

Guling lifted his head and said, "Father, the gift I wish to present is a century of peace at the frontier. I repelled Lang Country's attack and prevented them from approaching Ancient Jiao Mountain Range for a century; I also repelled Northwest Beast Domain's invasions, securing Snow Country a century of peace!"

"Good, very good." Zaye nodded, a sense of comfort on his face.

"I have another gift I wish to present to Father." Guling raised his head, eyes flashing a trace of turmoil, then firming with resolve, "I wish to offer Father a lifetime of peace. Henceforth, let me shoulder Snow Country's burdens!"

Although spoken softly, in this tranquil plaza it was akin to a muffled thunder striking everyone's hearts, faces changed dramatically, falling silent as the cold.