Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7013

Chapter 6923: The Young Emperor!

Wei Shendao smiled slightly and said, “The difference lies in the fact that the upper limit for a Level 1 military rank is to command one Level 9 star system, Level 2 is ten Level 9 star systems, Level 3 is one hundred Level 9 star systems, and Level 4 is one thousand Level 9 star systems or one Level 8 star system.”

Wei Shendao looked at Li Tianming and said, “I’ve already talked to Jiu Huang beforehand and asked her to make an exception and directly upgrade you to a Level 4 military rank to save trouble. Anyway, you were bound to reach that level sooner or later.”

Upon hearing this, Li Tianming was somewhat shocked. He hadn’t expected that such a powerful backdoor could be used. It seemed their relationship was indeed quite good.

However, using such a powerful backdoor was also a help from Wei Shendao.

So Li Tianming thanked her again.

However, Li Tianming also had some concerns. He frankly said, “Governor Wei, actually, I have some conflicts with Jiu Yuan and Jiu Ding of the Nine Star Imperial Clan on the Myriad Emperors Ranking. I don’t know if this will displease this Nine Phoenix Saint Governor.”

Wei Shendao smiled and said, “That’s alright. Jiu Huang and they are not from the same lineage. Moreover, the Myriad Emperors Ranking itself wasn’t intentional. It’s just that they are less skilled. Ultimately, it’s a competition between juniors.”

She added, “Besides, Jiu Huang is straightforward. I already mentioned this to her. If she cared, she would have told me directly. However, she agreed directly.”

“That’s for the best. Thank you for your help, Governor Wei,” Li Tianming said respectfully.

As they were talking, the three of them arrived at the Quiet Hall. They were still outside the door when they saw several people inside.

Among them, the first person Li Tianming saw directly in front of him was a woman with long, nine-colored hair, a clear characteristic of the Nine Star Imperial Clan.

“Nine Phoenixes? Who is she receiving?” Wei Shendao asked, puzzled, then added, “Never mind, we’re not in a hurry. Let’s wait until she finishes her business; it won’t be long.”

Li Tianming was surprised. So this was the ‘Battle Phoenix Empress,’ the Holy Governor Nine Phoenixes!

At this moment, Wei Shendao also stopped. Clearly, out of courtesy, he couldn’t disturb Nine Phoenixes at this time.

Li Tianming, on the other hand, briefly examined the figures before him, starting with Nine Phoenixes, who was closest to the entrance.

This Battle Phoenix Empress was extremely tall; in Li Tianming’s experience, perhaps only An Ning could surpass her in height.

She wore a fiery red, feather-like armor that covered all her vital points. Her legs, exposed beneath the armor, were outlined with a precious silk thread, a special garment that provided protection without hindering movement.

Her thighs were round and powerful, and although her waist was slender, one could still see the violent lines that even her armor couldn’t conceal.

In general, she wasn’t the traditionally delicate beauty, similar to An Ning, but compared to An Ning, An Ning’s pure white body had a more sacred feel.

On this lithe figure, like a large feline beast, the profile Li Tianming observed from outside the Jingtang door was also breathtaking.

Unlike Wei Shendao’s gentle nature, her face possessed a fiery temper hidden within its delicate beauty, like a domineering flower!

After noticing Jiu Huang, Li Tianming’s gaze moved forward, seeing three more people standing in front of her.

First, he noticed the other two members of the Nine Star Imperial Clan, who seemed too immature compared to Jiu Huang’s demeanor.

“It’s actually them?” Li Tianming was surprised.

Even from their backs, he recognized them as two old acquaintances, Jiu Yuan and Jiu Ding!

The last figure, unfamiliar to Li Tianming, was a black-haired youth, his back to Li Tianming, so his face was not yet visible.

Even just his back view exuded an innate imperial aura that permeated the surroundings. Not only those inside the Quiet Hall, but even Li Tianming outside could feel it.

The same type of aura—this was an Emperor-level cultivator!

His aura radiated outwards, his imperial power extremely strong. Jiu Yuan and Jiu Ding were both respectful, like two followers.

Jiu Yuan was slightly closer, but still very respectful.

Even Jiu Huang, the Holy Governor, faced this figure with utmost respect!

Innate imperial aura!

He was young, but this oppressive presence was unlike anything a disciple could possess.

“Who is this person, possessing such imperial aura?” Li Tianming exclaimed in surprise.

Then, upon further observation, Li Tianming was shocked to discover that the powerful divine power emanating from him was actually the aura of a Heavenly Venerable!

Completely undisguised!

Behind this black-haired youth, Jiu Yuan’s gaze was complex, containing awe, worship, and even a hint of admiration!

For someone as proud as a nine-colored phoenix as her, there was only one person who could elicit such a gaze from her.

“This is the 88th on the Myriad Emperors Ranking, that member of the Li Imperial Clan? His cultivation level has already reached the Heavenly Venerable realm,” Li Tianming guessed.

Upon hearing this, Aurora exclaimed in surprise, “So, his 88th ranking isn’t the pinnacle of his strength! If he continues to challenge, he might break into the top ten before he even reaches ten thousand years old!”

“The Heavenly Venerable realm is only attainable by Grand Imperial Tutors and Grand Governors!” Aurora added.

Sui Shenyao was surprised, but she said, “So strong… but our little Li will definitely surpass him!”

Surprisingly, she wasn’t criticizing Li Tianming, but encouraging him.

At that moment, coincidentally, Jiu Huang was handing a military badge, clearly different from Li Tianming’s Divine Alliance badge,

to Jiu Yuan. Jiu Huang treated Jiu Yuan with normal respect, like a junior, neither fawning over her because of her connection to the Li Imperial Clan nor showing her coldness.

Jiu Yuan first put away the badge; clearly, it wasn’t for her.

Jiu Huang turned to the retreating figure of the black-haired youth and respectfully said, “Your Majesty, I have upgraded your military badge to a fourth-level badge.”

The figure did not reply, but after a moment, he turned and nodded in response.

Then, he left, followed by Jiu Yuan and Jiu Ding.

When the three of them came out of the Jingtang, they happened to meet Li Tianming face to face.

His imperial aura was extremely powerful, and his kingly aura permeated the air. Even Wei Wuji couldn’t bear it and hid behind her mother, Wei Shendao, trembling.

However, Li Tianming was unaffected. He could have displayed his imperial aura in response, but he didn’t.

That would have been more of a provocation, and for the time being, Li Tianming was unsure of the other party’s attitude towards him.

Therefore, Li Tianming believed that there was no need to make enemies. It’s better to have more friends and fewer enemies, although sometimes making enemies is a last resort.

Li Tianming’s group, along with Wei Shendao and her mother, met the Li imperial family, who were accompanied by Jiu Yuan and Jiu Ding.

Li Tianming kept a low profile and bowed to the other party, saying, “Your Majesty.”

This was considered a greeting, and of course, Wei Shendao and her daughter returned the greeting in the same manner.

The title ‘Emperor Venerable’ was a rule of the Heavenly Emperor Sect; members of the Li Imperial Clan, regardless of their status, were addressed as Emperor Venerable by outsiders.