Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7941

Chapter 7857: The First Battle

After the two left, Li Tianming and the others also bid farewell to Mu Hongchen.

Then, they followed Wang Zhenjiang to the Martial Arts Arena.

At this time, some people had already begun fighting, and the roar of battle erupted everywhere!

Various star realms, pulse fields, ghostly and divine powers, or illusory god powers were colliding with each other.

Boom!

Among them, some strangely shaped ghostly gods unleashed supernatural powers from special holes in their chests, forcing their opponents to avoid their attacks.

Or, there were illusory god cultivators whose illusory gods were beautiful and bewitching mermaids, humming soul-capturing melodies that shook the souls of their opponents.

Various similar scenes were playing out on the surrounding arenas, with everyone using all their skills in incredibly fierce battles.

This left the soldiers of the 1262 New Recruit Town speechless.

“Wow, these people are too ruthless!”

“Among these people, there are only a very small number that I’m confident I can fight.”

“The intensity of the New Recruit Martial Arts Tournament is already showing!”

The soldiers behind Wang Zhenjiang trembled with astonishment.

There are many arenas here, and many battles are fought simultaneously; otherwise, the battles involving a billion participants would never end so quickly.

Here, due to different groups, each person’s turn to fight is different.

Before Li Tianming, several people around him had gone up to fight, but almost all of them lost.

However, they didn’t feel any regret.

After all, the opponents assigned to them in this battle were relatively fair; if they simply lacked the strength to advance, they couldn’t blame anyone else.

However, just as Li Tianming was watching the other people’s battles and idly cheering on his fellow martial arts soldiers…

*buzz*

—suddenly!

His Martial Immortal Military Badge flashed with a bright light, revealing a line of small characters.

Li Tianming took it out and looked closely.

“Arena number 17,600…it’s our turn.”

This was randomly assigned within a specific group.

So, after informing Wang Zhenjiang, Li Tianming went to his corresponding arena.

At this time, the martial arts soldiers from various recruit towns who hadn’t participated in the battles, or those eliminated in the first round, all came to the Martial Arts Arena to watch the fights.

Among them were the people from the 1262 recruit town.

Knowing that Li Tianming was about to take the stage, they all crowded around him, creating a lively scene.

“Tianming, just do your best, don’t feel pressured.”

“You’re still young, this is just an experience. Don’t be discouraged if you’re eliminated.”

The soldiers who trained with Li Tianming were very enthusiastic, supporting him in their own ways.

“Thank you everyone, I understand.” Li Tianming smiled and nodded.

This kind of treatment was completely unfamiliar to him.

Along the way, he had faced so much skepticism.

Now, with such a group of brothers and comrades supporting him, it was truly invaluable.

Li Tianming took a deep breath, feeling a surge of strength within him.

“The Path of All Beings doesn’t appear out of thin air; it always has a certain foundation first.”

“Right now, my reputation in New Recruit Town is decent, and I’ve gained a lot of respect, but I’m still far from truly reaching that point.”

“Perhaps in the future, when I find the true answer to the Emperor’s Path, I can achieve all of this.”

“One must live in the present. Right now, I need to win this battle first.”

Li Tianming gained some new insights, all related to his Emperor’s Path.

Then, he walked step by step towards his arena…

Just as he stepped onto the arena, Li Tianming looked up and noticed a familiar figure opposite him.

“This is…” Li Tianming’s eyes narrowed slightly.

“It’s you?”

The other person was also somewhat surprised.

The newcomer was none other than Li Qingqiong, whom Li Tianming had met not long ago!

Below the arena, the other person also had many supporters, clearly outnumbering Li Tianming’s supporters.

This wasn’t just the number of people from New Recruit Town!

“Who’s this white-haired kid?”

“He looks like he’s under ten thousand years old…”

“Anyone under ten thousand years old who has the strength to be a soldier is already quite talented.”

The entire Martial Immortal North Crown Great Wall is vast. Even though Li Tianming’s reputation is somewhat well-known in the surrounding recruit towns, he’s far from being universally recognized.

However, after someone explained, they all knew of Li Tianming’s existence.

“So he’s from the Ancient Martial Immortals. It’s a pity that, regardless of talent, he wasted his years in such a place. Even now that he’s here to cultivate, he can’t compare to Qingqiong.”

“This battle is pretty much a foregone conclusion.”

This group of soldiers suddenly lost interest.

Originally, they were looking forward to a great battle brought by Li Qingqiong, but now, in their eyes, Li Qingqiong seemed to have been assigned an easy target.

On the arena.

Li Qingqiong glanced at Li Tianming, a slight smile playing on his lips, and suddenly said, “I didn’t expect that we would meet in the very first match. I’m truly sorry.”

“Sorry?” Li Tianming suddenly laughed upon hearing this.

“He’s already apologizing before the fight even starts, which means Li Tianming is destined to lose.”

This subtle arrogance seems to be innate to him.

This arrogance isn’t cold contempt or hysteria, but rather a deep-seated belief that defeating Li Tianming is a given—in reality, it’s an extreme display of pride.

“What? Do you think you still have a chance?” Li Qingqiong raised an eyebrow when Li Tianming retorted.

“I’ll return that to you. I’m sorry too; Commander Li Yuan’s expectations for you are likely to be dashed.” Li Tianming grinned.

“Heh… quite stubborn, isn’t he?” Li Qingqiong laughed. “Compared to ordinary warriors, you might not be bad, but there are many like you here. I’ve seen them before, but they’re all defeated opponents. You won’t be an exception.”

“I’m the same as them, yet different. We’re the same kind of people, all with our own pursuits that brought us here, but I’m much stronger than them, so you’ll lose.” Li Tianming laughed.

“Then prove it to me! The Great Wall of Martial Immortals always speaks with strength!” Li Qingqiong’s expression suddenly turned cold and stern.

Although he made some boastful remarks before the battle, his demeanor showed that he wasn’t one to underestimate his opponent.

As the two spoke, more soldiers noticed them, and even passersby were drawn to their attention.

The second round of battles had begun, so Mu Hongchen and the other members of the New Martial Pavilion no longer needed to register others.

Therefore, she was also watching the battle, somewhat surprised to see the two on the stage. “They actually met? What a coincidence.”

At this moment, Li Hanshuang finished her own business and returned.

She had caught up with her grandson’s battle and witnessed this scene.

“It’s a bit of a pity. Meeting Qingqiong, this kid will probably be eliminated early,” Li Hanshuang said with a cold laugh.

Chi Wan, Qin Huaishan, Hun Qing, and others were also present.

Seeing that Li Tianming had encountered a powerful opponent in his first match, they were all somewhat worried.

“Tianming is in some trouble now…” everyone thought to themselves.

Meanwhile, on the arena,

under the watchful eyes of everyone, Li Qingqiong displayed his full power as a Cosmic God without concealment.

He was at the sixth level of the Eternal Realm!

That is, the corresponding six-light-year Cosmic God body!

As a cultivator under the age of ten thousand, this level of cultivation is terrifying, surpassing several levels in the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War.

One can only say, worthy of being the grandson of the Infinite!

*Buzz—*

At the same time, seven star realms suddenly appeared around him!

He is a Star Realm Clan member!

His star realms correspond to seven colors.

Generally speaking, seven star realms seem rather ordinary, even somewhat unworthy of his status.

However, those who know him would never underestimate these star realms.

A gasp of astonishment erupted around him, many eyes widening.

“Celestial Pivot Realm Blade, Celestial Pivot Realm Axe, Celestial Pivot Realm Bow, Celestial Power Realm Blade, Jade Balance Realm Fan, Kaiyang Realm Mirror, Yaoguang Realm Cauldron.”

“This is the Big Dipper Star Realm, said to be terrifyingly powerful!”

“Because of the power of his star realms, he almost disdains using Dao treasures.”

Many who had heard of his name described the characteristics of his star realms.

Li Qingqiong’s seven star realm divine weapons surrounding him were definitely not just simple seven star realms!

Faintly, these star realms seemed to form a seven-linked chain, not clinging to merging but cooperating, like a special Dao array.

“These star realms are quite interesting,” Li Tianming remarked with surprise.

At the same time, he unleashed his Primordial Chaos Sword Realm!

Seven divine swords from the star realms appeared beside him!

Some surged with lightning, some burned with purgatory fire, some were full of vitality, and some possessed boundless soul power, like three spiritual worlds!

“You won’t shed tears until you see the coffin, then I’ll grant your wish and personally eliminate you,” Li Qingqiong coldly snorted.

Immediately following was his fierce attack!

The seven divine weapons of the Big Dipper star realm each had different characteristics.

In other words, he was multitasking, an extremely powerful ability!

Buzz!

Li Qingqiong wielded the crimson Heavenly Pivot Realm Blade, slashing head-on, unleashing a dazzling starlight that illuminated the entire arena.

This strike seemed poised to cleave the arena in two!

Li Tianming narrowed his eyes, raising his Eastern Emperor Heavy Sword to block.

Boom—!

The explosive power of the astral plane and the power of the cosmos swept out, forming a vortex centered on the two figures, creating a tornado on the arena!

Countless clouds were drawn together…

But!

Li Tianming managed to block the attack!

This made Li Qingqiong’s eyes more solemn.

The next moment, he pointed again.

Whoosh!

The Wenqu Jieyu, which was actually a pen with a soft tip, as large as a whisk,

was now whipped at Li Tianming from the side like a whip!

This was a kind of life-giving, wildly growing power. The soft part of the Wenqu Jieyu expanded in size, almost able to wrap around and entangle Li Tianming.

This troublesome ability, once targeted, could potentially crush his body and expose his cosmos origin!

At this moment, the two golden and black earrings on Li Tianming’s ears transformed into chaotic sword rings and flew out instantly.

“Watch your grandma!” Sui Shenyao said arrogantly.

In conjunction with the aurora, two beams of light, one golden and one black, flashed, seemingly capable of slicing open the universe itself.

*Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

* The so-called Wenqu Realm Sword, even with its immense stellar power, couldn’t withstand the two sword rings.

Before it could even reach Li Tianming, it was already pulverized halfway!

Fortunately, the sword tip was merely a manifestation of power and didn’t significantly affect the astral plane itself.

There was no time to breathe in the battle. Having just deflected several attacks, Li Qingqiong’s next assault followed immediately!

*Swoosh!*

In the next instant, an earthen-yellow arrow shot forth, blasting through the universe and splitting matter apart with astral power, creating a passage.

It was like a cloud trail left by something moving rapidly through the clouds—a truly magnificent sight!

“Again?” Li Tianming frowned.

To his left and right were the Eternal Purgatory Realm Sword and the Primordial Chaos Realm Sword.

After the two forces intersected, a slight upward thrust at the point of intersection blocked the attack unleashed by the Heavenly Pivot Realm Bow at the last second, deflecting its trajectory.

Ultimately, the attack flew over Li Tianming’s head, which he narrowly avoided.

“You’ve got something, managing to block all these attacks in a row.” Li Qingqiong’s attitude had changed somewhat.

Just now, perhaps he had truly underestimated Li Tianming as an opponent.

But now, he was serious!

Whoosh!

The next moment, the Jade Balance Realm Fan slashed fiercely at him again!

This fan wasn’t for fanning; if it struck, one’s body would be split in two!

Up to this point, Li Tianming had been passively defending, as the opponent’s attacks were simply too dense.

But as the battle progressed to this stage, a spark of anger rose within Li Tianming.

“Damn it! I’m not made of clay!”

He simply made the seven Primordial Chaos Swords parallel to each other, then rotated around them, forming a cylindrical shape like a sword.

The tips of this cylinder contained several different astral powers, ready to be unleashed at any time, unleashing power no less than that of a fused astral realm!

“Take this, you bastard!” Firefly shouted in its companion space.

Although it didn’t directly participate in this battle, the astral power ultimately came from its companion beasts.

Therefore, they indirectly felt a sense of participation.