Chapter 551: Martial Banquet Turmoil, Humiliation of the Cui Family

The grand hall of the Nangong estate buzzed with a palpable tension that shimmered beneath the opulent chandeliers and the clinking of champagne glasses. The air, thick with the scent of expensive perfume and fine wine, carried whispered conversations of power, influence, and ambition. At the center of the hall, where a grand fountain might have stood, was a raised, square platform—a martial arts arena, stark and imposing amidst the lavish decor. This was no ordinary charity gala; this was...