Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7540

Chapter 7454: Li Tianming, Sect Master?

His smile was pure, as if he hadn’t thought too much about it.

At this moment, Li Qiongji, dressed in a golden sword robe, frowned slightly, but relaxed before speaking.

He said, “Brother Xiao, it’s just a small matter, there’s no need to take it so seriously, right? Even if it gets out, will it really have any impact on him?”

“Qiongji, I can only say this: if you want to hear the truth, it will have an impact, that’s for sure.” Li Dixiao smiled at him.

At this moment, Li Shouyi, Li Tianjun, Li Xuanshu, and the others present were all somewhat puzzled and astonished.

“Choosing an ancient star palace, what impact could it have? Once inside the star palace, no one can disturb his cultivation, not even our abilities can disturb him.” Li Xuanyin frowned first.

“That gray ancient star palace, the one that only the Eternal Heavenly Emperor has entered for thousands of years.” Li Dixiao was too lazy to argue with the others anymore and spoke directly.

At this moment, his words fell silent.

After a long pause…

“Wh…what?!” Upon hearing this, Li Qiongji’s pupils suddenly trembled, and his eyes widened.

“The Gray Star Palace? He really chose it, and found the guide?” At this moment, Li Shouyi was also trembling.

As the youngest of this generation, he was stubborn in his youth and had tried before, even spending ten thousand years in the gray mist to search, but to no avail.

And now, Li Tianming had only been inside for a short time, yet his name had already appeared on the Ancient Star Palace. How could he not be shocked!

“No, impossible! He absolutely couldn’t have done it in such a short time. Brother Xiao, don’t tease your brothers.” Li Shouyi was somewhat excited, stepping out from the crowd and patting Li Dixiao on the shoulders.

Li Dixiao smiled and said, “Shouyi, there are always people more capable than you, and there’s always a higher level to reach. He’s that kind of genius. Whether you believe it or not is irrelevant. If you’re really curious, you can go to the Ancient Domain and see the Ancient Star Palace for yourself. The golden characters ‘Li Tianming’ are so clear.”

At this moment, the members of the Li Clan present were all incredibly shocked. After all, Li Tianming’s actions had once again broken through a major inequality!

Countless people had tried desperately to enter that Star Palace, but none had succeeded.

Gradually, even later generations lost their ambition and didn’t dare to even try.

Unlike the Star Palace of the Stealing Heaven Clan among ordinary Star Palaces, this Ancient Star Palace was known to the members of the Li Clan because the Eternal Heavenly Emperor had once cultivated there. They even held it in high esteem.

However, before this, only the Eternal Heavenly Emperor had been able to enter!

At this moment, even Li Zhenyuan’s old eyes flickered, seemingly indicating that his emotions were far from calm.

In fact, how could Li Dixiao not know that these people had some reservations about Li Tianming?

However, some things hadn’t yet reached the point of mutual destruction, and he felt helpless towards his clansmen and his uncle, Li Zhenyuan.

At this moment, facing the group’s almost undisguised group actions, Li Dixiao suddenly had a thought, seemingly out of the blue, and said, “Actually, recent events have proven that the Eternal Heavenly Emperor values Li Tianming highly. The fact that both of them successfully chose the Ancient Star Palace proves that they have an inexplicable fate.” “

What do you mean?” Li Xuanshu raised his eyes and suddenly asked.

“Let’s put aside the matter of the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan. Anyway, this matter hasn’t spread far, and we can still control it for now. We don’t necessarily need to give any explanation. They did indeed do a lot for the Heavenly Emperor Sect, and I have no right to forgive Li Tianming on their behalf, but ultimately, they died because of their own greed.”

“Isn’t this indulgence afraid of incurring the dissatisfaction of others in the Heavenly Emperor Sect, leading to instability in their foundation?” Li Tianjun frowned slightly at this moment.

“Foundation? Some vassal clans are a foundation, but isn’t a genius powerhouse a foundation? We really don’t need to ruin our future,” Li Dixiao said calmly. “Once he grows up, is the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan more important, or is such a super genius powerhouse more important? You all need to be clear about this.”

After these words, everyone present fell silent.

They seemed unable to refute Li Dixiao; this choice was essentially a gamble on the future.

One was the future strength of Li Tianming, the other was the current strength supported by various clans. There was no way to say who was right or wrong.

After the silence, several Li Clan powerhouses quietly left.

Only one person remained: Li Zhenyuan!

This old man, hunched over, with white hair and eyebrows, stood with his hands behind his back.

In this era, he seemed somewhat out of place.

“Uncle Zhenyuan, do you also think my judgment is wrong?” Li Dixiao respectfully performed a junior’s salute.

This old man had made significant contributions to the Li Clan’s Heavenly Emperor Sect in his youth, earning him great respect and prestige. Even Li Dixiao, out of courtesy, could not disregard him.

Li Zhenyuan, however, spoke slowly, his gaze distant. “I’m old. Although my clansmen still regard me as one of the top ten in strength, I know in my heart that I’m far inferior to others, unworthy of the title. Many younger generations are already stronger than I am now. It’s time for me to retire…”

Li Dixiao smiled and said, “Uncle Zhenyuan, there’s no need to be so sad. The clan is vast; there will always be successors. You’ve worked hard enough in your youth; now it’s time to enjoy yourself. Why add to your worries?”

Li Zhenyuan, however, answered irrelevantly, his gaze somewhat clouded as he looked at Li Dixiao. “Dixiao, I’ve watched almost all of you in this clan grow up. You know what I’m trying to say…”

Li Dixiao pursed his lips slightly, then said, “Tianming is a good person. He’s bold, decisive, and clear about right and wrong. He’s a good kid.”

“Do you think the right choice is to nurture him?” Li Zhenyuan asked slowly.

“Yes, I think it’s all worth it, and the Eternal Heavenly Emperor has no objections,” Li Dixiao

said, clasping his hands in a fist salute. Li Zhenyuan, however, sighed slightly, “You must understand, no one in the Li Imperial Clan has talent comparable to him. Do you really think you’d support a non-blood-related son-in-law as the new sect leader someday? If that happens, where will that leave the legitimacy of our Li Imperial Clan?”

“That’s too far in the future. Their generation’s affairs aren’t coming anytime soon. Besides, there will always be outstanding talents emerging in the clan. And who knows, he and Xi’er might even have a child to inherit the sect leader’s position,” Li Dixiao said with a smile, seemingly quite relaxed.

“In truth, you know better than anyone that his talent is one in a million! It’s unlikely that the Li imperial family will ever produce another like him in the future.” Li Zhenyuan said slowly, his gaze deep. “Even if he were to pass it on to his and your daughter’s descendants, it would still carry risks, because there are unfamiliar people behind Li Tianming! This hidden danger will always exist. Within our Li Heavenly Emperor Sect, anyone can become the sect leader—you, anyone else—but it shouldn’t be an outsider. Do you understand?”

Upon hearing this, Li Dixiao shook his head helplessly and smiled, “This isn’t something I’m considering; it’s the Eternal Heavenly Emperor’s. I’m just acting as a go-between. Uncle Zhenyuan, you must understand, it’s not that I’m determined to make this happen, but rather that the Eternal Heavenly Emperor is in control. You and I are actually passive; we were

just drifting along when a boulder blocked our path, causing us to diverge. No one is at fault, but it’s difficult for us to reunite…” “Your thinking is quite different from your clan brothers’,” Li Zhenyuan sighed, lifting his cane.

Li Dixiao continued slowly, “Of course, I can’t say that the Eternal Heavenly Emperor is determined to cultivate Li Tianming into a powerful figure. After all, he hasn’t given any clear guidance. I can only say that if you’re too aggressive at this stage, it will only displease the Eternal Heavenly Emperor. If you genuinely dislike him, you can ignore him and not offer any help, instead of rushing to stop him.”

Li Zhenyuan glanced at Li Dixiao, sighed deeply, and turned to leave.