Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7946

Chapter 7862: Nan Lianlian!

The two walked together, the girl in front, the boy behind.

It was obvious who was in control.

The crowd, initially focused on Li Tianming, was immediately drawn to the young couple.

“This is?!”

“Nan Lianlian, the daughter of the Southern Hidden Sword Immortal and also a Guardian Immortal disciple!”

“Why is she here? Isn’t she a Guardian Immortal disciple? She doesn’t need to participate in the recruit competition.”

The crowd was initially confused, then noticed the cold-faced, blue-robed boy beside her.

“Who is this? I’ve never seen him before?”

“Although I haven’t seen him before, the fact that he’s not wearing military armor suggests he’s not an ordinary soldier. Maybe he’s the descendant of some important figure.”

“Just the fact that he’s walking with Nan Lianlian proves his identity is extraordinary!”

The crowd immediately guessed his high status, a stark contrast to Li Tianming’s treatment as a soldier in gray iron armor.

The commotion was considerable, and Li Tianming naturally noticed them as well.

He asked with some surprise, “This woman, since she’s the daughter of a Guardian Immortal, why would she want to become a Guardian Immortal disciple? Isn’t that redundant?”

Li Qingyu shook her head beside her and said,

“Of course not.”

“Actually, as a descendant of a Guardian Immortal, there are basically two paths: one is to directly become a Guardian Immortal disciple, not needing to participate in training and war in the early stages, focusing solely on cultivation; the other is to become a soldier, advancing step by step.”

“Of course, fewer people choose the latter, as most prefer a more stable life.”

“As for not choosing either, that’s practically nonexistent. The resources a Guardian Immortal obtains on their own are simply not enough to cultivate a truly powerful individual.”

“I see.” Li Tianming listened attentively and then nodded.

In reality, being a Guardian Immortal disciple doesn’t guarantee becoming a Guardian Immortal; it’s not a guaranteed path.

And the military system, at its peak, doesn’t have a very low ceiling.

These are different paths; neither is superior to the other, they simply contribute to the Great Wall of the Martial Immortals in different ways.

Li Tianming already understood this, and it was one of the reasons he resolutely chose to become a soldier.

Just then, Nan Lianlian, dressed in a red dress, and the blue-robed youth headed straight for Li Tianming and the others.

Li Tianming was somewhat surprised and turned to ask, “Looking for us?”

Ye Lingfeng nodded and said, “We’re rivals.”

“The competition among you guardian immortal disciples is quite fierce,” Li Tianming remarked with some emotion, before stepping aside.

He knew very well that he couldn’t help Ye Lingfeng with this matter; it was almost entirely up to him to handle.

Nan Lianlian and the blue-robed youth remained expressionless as they calmly approached Ye Lingfeng and stood before him.

“What brings you here to watch the battle?” Nan Lianlian asked, her red lips barely moving.

She immediately ignored Li Tianming and Li Qingyu.

“My brother also came to the Martial Immortal Northern Crown Great Wall, still a new recruit, to participate in this tournament. Of course, I came to support him,” Ye Lingfeng said calmly, then added, “Do you have something to say?”

Since they seemed to have ill intentions, he didn’t need to be polite.

“Oh… a brotherly bond?” Nan Lianlian raised an eyebrow slightly and said indifferently.

In fact, many people knew that Ye Lingfeng’s background was not high, which was why some people looked down on him.

Ye Lingfeng himself didn’t care; this level of verbal offense had no effect on him.

However, this time, Li Tianming was involved, which made him frown.

Li Tianming, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly laughed upon hearing this.

“You… what are you laughing at?” Nan Lianlian glanced at him coldly.

“I’m just a little surprised that the Martial Immortal North Crown Great Wall, which is known for its fairness, still has a hierarchy of contempt based on birth.” Li Tianming said with a smile.

“Exactly, I think you can’t compete in anything else, so you compare your background.” Li Qingyu also said with a sneer.

The three of them were each other’s support, and they naturally dared to retort to such an aggressive person.

“You’ve been at the Martial Immortal North Crown Great Wall for so long, and you’re not even a Martial Soldier, yet you dare to speak to the Guardian Immortal disciples like this? Do you think you’re on the same level just because you can associate with the Guardian Immortal disciples?” The blue-robed youth sneered.

“What did you say?” Ye Lingfeng’s face darkened.

“It’s the truth, why are you afraid of people saying it? The Great Wall of Martial Immortals won’t support someone who’s just sitting around doing nothing. If you’re weak, you’re weak, but at least you should contribute as a martial soldier, right?” Nan Lianlian sneered, then continued, “Such a person whose methods aren’t even clean, your master is quite indulgent towards you, actually allowing you two to be together.”

She was naturally referring to Li Qingyu’s use of spiritual abilities, which wasn’t exactly a secret among some top geniuses.

“You know it was my master who allowed it, so why do you need to interfere? With this free time, you should study cultivation more, lest someone like me from a remote village surpasses you, which would be truly laughable.” Ye Lingfeng sneered.

“Ye Lingfeng, don’t get so agitated. Lianlian is doing this for your own good. I think you should spend less time on these people. Choosing a pretty face as a Daoist partner is already a burden enough, and now you’re dragging this brother down with you, wasting time, energy, and resources. Even if you win in future competitions, it won’t be meaningful.” The blue-robed youth chuckled.

“And who are you? It’s none of your business how I should interfere,” Ye Lingfeng said coldly. “Mind your own business first. If there’s any competition in the future, I hope you really have the ability to educate others.”

Even with his good temper, he couldn’t tolerate their overly aggressive behavior.

Li Tianming’s face also turned cold.

These two were belittling Li Qingyu as if she were a lowly woman, completely unaware of how their bond had been forged in the crucible of life and death.

Her existence was a part of Ye Lingfeng’s life, no different from Jiang Feiling’s to Li Tianming.

Therefore, Li Tianming understood this feeling.

Even so, as the elder brother, Li Tianming tugged at Ye Lingfeng’s arm, trying to calm him down.

“Xiaofeng, don’t get angry with these people. We’ll let our strength speak for itself later. Beat them into submission, and they’ll naturally shut their mouths,” Li Tianming whispered.

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng calmed down slightly.

To him, one was his woman, and the other was his long-lost brother with whom he had shared life and death.

These are all things he absolutely cannot tolerate being offended.

The other party’s blatant disregard for Li Qingyu and Li Tianming did indeed make even the relatively rational Ye Lingfeng somewhat impulsive.

At this moment, Li Tianming suddenly noticed that the other party was frequently glancing at the Martial Immortal military token.

“You’re also a participant?” Li Tianming suddenly raised an eyebrow.

“What, you want to fight me?” The blue-robed youth also raised an eyebrow.

“I wouldn’t say I want to, but if we have the chance to meet, I want to see if your strength is as impressive as your words.” Li Tianming smiled slightly.

“That’s probably difficult. For someone from such a small place like you, even being able to climb up to my level and become my opponent is a pipe dream.” The blue-robed youth said calmly.

“Then let’s try.” Li Tianming grinned.

However, at this moment, many murmurs arose around them.

“Li Tianming defeated Li Qingqiong, so he’s definitely a formidable warrior under His Majesty.”

“While he might not make it to the end, one or two battles shouldn’t be enough to eliminate him.”

“He should be able to advance!”

“You’re the one who beat Li Qingqiong?” The blue-robed youth was surprised by the surrounding discussions.

“Is it that surprising?” Li Tianming raised an eyebrow. “Just an ordinary opponent.”

“Heh… to beat him, you’re not bad, but far from enough.” The blue-robed youth sneered.

“Then we’ll see.” Li Tianming said with a smile.