Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7673

Chapter 7588: Reward

At this moment, Li Tianming and Ji Yinyan locked eyes, both brimming with fighting spirit.

A great battle was about to erupt!

However, just then…

“Wait.”

A male voice suddenly rang out from behind Ji Yinyan.

Everyone present looked surprised and turned to look at the source of the voice.

Immediately afterward, a mysterious figure slowly stepped forward from behind Ji Yinyan.

The entire arena fell silent, and he calmly positioned himself between the two, seemingly blocking the fight.

As a member of the ‘Martial Immortal Group,’ his strength was naturally far superior to that of the participants in the Myriad Sects Emperor War; he was absolutely confident that he wouldn’t be accidentally injured by the two.

Li Tianming looked at the other person with surprise, giving him a brief once-over.

Even shrouded in mist, he could vaguely make out that the figure in the Guanzizai Realm was tall and well-proportioned, possessing a unique aura in every gesture.

With the appearance of this person, Ji Yinyan was slightly taken aback, then seemed to realize something, her expression turning slightly unpleasant.

Even so, the complex emotions in her eyes revealed her restraint.

After all, she still had to pass the test of these Martial Immortals, and naturally, she couldn’t afford to be disrespectful.

This member of the Martial Immortals was shrouded in mist, making his face completely obscured. Within the mist, he seemed to have turned slightly, facing Ji Xuanjian.

Ji Yinyan and her group didn’t seem surprised, but Wan Yao and the others frowned, even more confused by the current situation.

“Xiao Yue, I really didn’t expect you to give up this rare opportunity. When I first heard about it, I even suspected the messenger had made a mistake.” The mysterious figure spoke slowly, a hint of helplessness in his tone.

“If my thoughts could be easily guessed, I wouldn’t be myself. There are many things you, ‘Wu Zhi,’ can’t guess!” Ji Xuanjian crossed his arms, slightly turning his head away, seemingly unwilling to face the other party.

“Think of your father, have you considered the price of such recklessness?” Wu Zhi whispered, her voice barely audible to the two of them. “The person behind me, a member of your clan, could potentially threaten your father’s throne if chosen as a member of the Martial Immortal Group and gain power. If that day comes, will you regret your decision now?”

“Life is long. Who dares to predict the future? Time flies. How many geniuses rise against all odds, and how many fall? I have my own path to walk, and others have their own destinies. I have no regrets!” Ji Xuanjian said stubbornly. Wu

Zhi sighed slightly, then said softly, “Now that the Martial Immortal Group’s selection has been made, I can’t bring you back. But I can at least prevent your clan from falling into a disadvantageous position. All I need is your approval.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Ji Xuanjian’s eyes. Although she was usually carefree, she wasn’t stupid.

She instantly understood that Wu Zhi was using her power to prevent Ji Yinyan from passing the assessment.

In this way, although Ji Xuanjian failed to join the Martial Immortal Group, Ji Yinyan also had no chance of gaining power, and the positions of Prince Yuan and Emperor Qianfeng remained unchanged.

On the surface, this seemed to be the most advantageous outcome for Ji Xuanjian, and even for Emperor Qianfeng.

However, to Wu Zhi’s surprise, Ji Xuanjian decisively shook his head.

“Why?” Wu Zhi asked, puzzled, then continued, “This way, you can do what you want, and your father’s throne will be secure. Why not accept it?”

This choice astonished even Wu Zhi.

Ji Xuanjian looked up at the head shrouded in mist, as if his gaze pierced through the mist to look into the other’s eyes.

“Do you consider this a reward?” Ji Xuanjian asked calmly. “I don’t need it, nor should I make you do this. As examiners for the Martial Immortal Group, it’s your business who passes the test. You bear the mission of the Martial Immortal Group; just be fair and impartial.”

With that, Ji Xuanjian turned and walked away from Li Tianming without

looking back, leaving the battlefield to Li Tianming and Ji Yinyan. Wu Zhi remained silent. Although his expression was obscured by the mist, it was clear from his posture that he was watching Ji Xuanjian’s departing figure.

He didn’t get the answer he wanted from Ji Xuanjian, and then he too left. Before turning away, he seemed to glance at Li Tianming.

Li Tianming sensed this and returned the glance indifferently.

Wu Zhi returned to his position and stood with the other three mysterious figures. The three of them gave him strange looks.

In the near-dead silence, a female voice suddenly rang out from one of the figures. She said, “If we’re talking about joining the Martial Immortal Group, I actually think Li Tianming is quite good. He comes from humble beginnings and has a tough spirit.”

Her tone was calm, her voice cold and authoritative, as if stating an objective fact.

This wasn’t just directed at Wu Zhi, but rather a point of view made among the mysterious figures.

The two people around the figure who spoke remained silent, while Wu Zhi shook her head.

“He’s quite good, with decent talent and enough toughness,” the female voice added.

“The Martial Immortal Group doesn’t need people with unknown identities,” Wu Zhi said slowly.

“Identities can be investigated, but his special qualities are rare. We can watch this duel before making a decision,” the female voice said slowly, not insisting on choosing Li Tianming.

After she finished speaking, the group fell silent again, seemingly having reached some kind of consensus.

Then, everyone’s gaze turned back to the center of the battlefield.

At this moment, Li Tianming, wielding the broad, gold-black Eastern Emperor Sword, faced off against Ji Yinyan, who held the Nine-Section Golden Bamboo.

“Fourth-tier Evolution Realm. If we add the Divine Ruins Clan bloodline of the Qianfeng Royal Family, Ji Yinyan’s strength should rank in the top ten even in the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War,” Aurora whispered gravely in Li Tianming’s ear.

The entire Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War included tens of thousands of participants from the outer regions and countless from the inner regions, with numerous geniuses from all sides. The top ten were already incredibly formidable.

Li Tianming, having broken through to the sixth-tier Divine Seed Realm, would likely struggle to withstand such an opponent without giving his all.

Therefore, he did not underestimate this battle.

*Buzz—*

With a thought from Li Tianming, seven Star Realm Divine Swords appeared around him.

Some were filled with endless infernal fire, some seemed to be formed from the most violent chaotic lightning in the world, and others were adorned with clusters of flowers and countless plants!

The next moment, seven colossal beast avatars appeared around him, surrounding Li Tianming.

He himself also entered the state of fusion with his companion beast, his gaze indifferent, his sword pointing at his opponent.