Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7811

Chapter 7728: Two Paths

After the initial silence came a commotion that nearly shook the entire Battle Domain!

Almost the entire Beacon Ruins witnessed Li Tianming’s performance.

“Li Tianming…he’s made it into the top four!”

“Even among the top geniuses of the participants, only three can rival him!”

“Does he really have no hidden strength? This person, who seems to have appeared out of nowhere, has already surpassed the geniuses built up by countless resources!”

“Let alone ordinary outer sects, his strength is completely on par with even those princes!”

Everyone stared at the white-haired figure, their pupils trembling, especially the powerful figures from the outer sects who had come to watch, who were utterly astonished.

In their hearts, many envied the Li Clan Heavenly Emperor Sect for having a genius like Li Tianming.

While princes and princesses nominally representing various outer sects could bring some benefits to those sects, they were ultimately different from someone like Li Tianming, who possessed a pure sect background.

It should be understood that the vast majority of core members of outer sects were family-based, like the Li Clan Heavenly Emperor Sect.

Aside from those arranged by the inland member states, the remaining participants were all geniuses from their respective clans. If such talents were given the opportunity to go to the Republic of the Divine Heaven, it could change the fate of their entire sect.

In everyone’s eyes, Li Tianming belonged to the Li Clan Heavenly Emperor Sect and could represent an entire family!

Meanwhile, on Fengxuan Spirit Island,

many powerful figures from the third-tier star system member states had their expressions change after seeing Li Tianming defeat the princess of the Floating Light First Empire.

After hearing that the Li Clan Heavenly Emperor Sect and other sects had been incorporated into the Qianfeng Eternal Empire’s first-tier subordinate sects, they unconsciously turned their gazes towards Emperor Qianfeng.

In everyone’s hearts, Li Tianming was already implicitly considered Emperor Qianfeng’s man!

After all, granting these sects subordinate sect status was a losing proposition, and almost no one would do it.

However, those who became rulers of third-tier star systems were not fools; they naturally knew what Emperor Qianfeng valued!

It was precisely to absorb Li Tianming, a genius with unlimited potential!

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qianfeng, on finding such a genius in that outer border region!”

“Fellow Daoist Qianfeng’s ability to recognize talent is truly admirable!”

Many people smiled and bowed to Emperor Qianfeng in congratulations.

Some were perhaps sincere, but others offered superficial congratulations while their eyes held intriguing glances.

After all, not everyone is happy for others; there will always be those who can’t stand seeing others succeed.

“I wonder… is this Li Tianming married? I happen to have a young daughter at home, intelligent and clever, and about his age. Perhaps a marriage between her and this young man would be a joyous occasion!”

Some even entertained the idea of a marriage alliance, but such voices were immediately interrupted by those around them.

“Haven’t you heard? This Li Tianming was brought here by that little princess. Perhaps Fellow Daoist Qianfeng himself wants to find a son-in-law. How dare you interfere?”

The man, far from changing his mind, countered with seemingly logical arguments. “There’s absolutely no ambiguity between them. I even heard that the little princess calls Li Tianming ‘brother’ all the time. I think Li Tianming might be Fellow Daoist Qianfeng’s illegitimate son; their relationship isn’t romantic but familial!”

Although the person who made this statement was only communicating secretly with those around them, it quickly spread within a small circle, and many found it quite reasonable.

“Yes, now that you mention it, their relationship does seem very good, yet not i*imate at all. It’s very suspicious!”

“Perhaps that’s why he’s so powerful and also why Fellow Daoist Qianfeng values him so much!”

This inexplicable discussion quietly spread among the Heavenly Emperor experts, and many believed it.

Although Heavenly Emperor Qianfeng heard the discussions, he pretended to be unaware.

This misunderstanding wasn’t necessarily a bad thing for Li Tianming; he could gain some protection from Emperor Qianfeng.

Besides, it wasn’t that he didn’t have the idea, but it wasn’t appropriate since Li Tianming already had a beautiful woman by his side.

Emperor Qianfeng didn’t need to confirm or clarify; he could let everyone speculate, and this public opinion would become Li Tianming’s protective umbrella.

Empress Fuguang’s eyes trembled slightly upon seeing Wei Shengxi Ling’s defeat, clearly not expecting things to develop this way.

Ancient Martial Immortal glanced at the other woman and slowly said, “It seems that child failed to seize the opportunity. I can’t simply brush off my old friend’s request to keep her by my side; this matter must be dropped.”

“This Li Tianming is indeed astonishing, and Ling’er has indeed lost!” Empress Fuguang sighed helplessly, adding, “Although I don’t know what method Li Tianming used to become immune to the influence on the soul, he seems completely unafraid of the most powerful method of soul attack from Illusionary God cultivators.”

Ancient Martial Immortal remained silent, not continuing to mention the battle.

But in reality, everyone present was well aware of Li Tianming’s extraordinary abilities.

Although he was only among the top four, his choice of fighting style far exceeded his opponents’ capabilities.

His physical body could suppress the prince of the First Ghost God Empire, and his soul could withstand the illusions of the First Illusion God cultivator!

This was an incredibly terrifying ability!

Although Li Tianming didn’t possess the Illusion God’s techniques and couldn’t replicate his victory over Gu Sha by suppressing his opponent with the same methods, he demonstrated his abilities in another way.

He wasn’t afraid of Illusion Gods!

In fact, it could be said that he countered Illusion Gods!

Such a genius, with almost no weaknesses and numerous methods, would be an absolutely terrifying force on the battlefield.

Many people observed the attitude of the Ancient Martial Immortal, only to find that the old man hadn’t revealed anything about Li Tianming.

Now that Li Tianming had won another match and performed with equally stunning results, Emperor Qianfeng naturally received even more congratulations from powerful figures from various third-level star system member countries.

Emperor Wanjing, Emperor Hunmo, Inspector Liu, and others looked at Li Tianming with somewhat cold gazes.

Inspector Liu certainly wanted to recruit the genius, but due to their opposing factions, he couldn’t possibly take Li Tianming under his wing.

Around the Myriad Sects Battle Domain!

After Li Tianming left the arena and temporarily approached Ji Ziling and Ji Qingyue, several mysterious figures quietly arrived near them.

These were the tall and slender Wu Huan, the tall and imposing Wu Zhi, the mountain-like Han Xuan, and the petite Mu Xilan, half a head shorter than Ji Qingyue.

Their figures were barely discernible in the black mist, only their outlines visible.

Similar figures were actually quite common among the crowd; it was quite normal for participants who had reached this stage to have members of the Martial Immortal Group by their side.

Ji Qingyue frowned slightly when she saw a figure in the middle of the group, then stood behind Ji Ziling.

She seemed somewhat reluctant to see Wu Zhi, and her expression was almost always unpleasant whenever she saw her.

Wu Zhi turned her head slightly to look at her, but remained silent, her face seemingly expressionless beneath the mist, before turning to look at Li Tianming.