Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7027

Chapter 6937: Applying to Fight!

Li Tianming said, “Governor Wei, I have no special requests, just wanted to inform you that I plan to conquer the Xiaoshenzang star system.”

Wei Shendao was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, “Have you researched the situation there? This is your first time conquering a star system; I think it’s best not to make it too difficult.”

Li Tianming nodded, “Uncle Wei has already explained the pros and cons to us, but I still want to give it a try.”

Seeing that Li Tianming had indeed made up his mind, Wei Shendao pondered for a moment and then stopped trying to dissuade him.

She instructed, “Since you’ve made up your mind, then go. However, be careful along the way, and don’t easily lead your legion into a deadly battle.”

Finally, Wei Shendao also added seriously, “Also, protect Wuji’s safety.”

Li Tianming nodded solemnly, “Governor Wei, rest assured, I won’t be reckless; I’ll act according to the circumstances.”

“Hmm, I believe you’re not a reckless person. Just keep your plans in mind. I wish you a safe journey,” Wei Shendao said.

Then, the two ended their communication.

Wei Wuji asked from the side, “So, we’re going to the Divine Path Battle Hall to submit the application now?”

Li Tianming nodded, “Yes, let’s go.”

The two left Wind Chaser Valley.

Led by Wei Wuji, Li Tianming headed towards the Divine Path Battle Hall. She was quite familiar with the affairs within the Divine Path Alliance.

Soon, after crossing a starlight path, they arrived at the Divine Path Battle Hall.

This was a building formed by the convergence of Dao mines and starlight, exuding the majesty of a military stronghold.

There were some patrolling soldiers and some young emperors coming and going, also on business.

These people had been fighting outside for a long time and didn’t know much about the Heavenly Emperor Sect. At most, they knew that a disciple from an outer sect had become famous.

But they didn’t know what this disciple looked like or what his name was, let alone that Li Tianming had brought thousands of Heavenly Emperor Sect disciples to fight.

So, these people didn’t give Li Tianming any enthusiastic looks, at most marveling at his appearance.

Li Tianming and Wei Wuji entered the Divine Path Battle Hall, where Wei Tianqiong was already waiting.

“Uncle Wei.”

“Uncle.”

Li Tianming and Wei Wuji both greeted him.

Wei Tianqiong nodded in response, then said with slight worry, “The Holy Governor has already told me, and I want to ask again, are you still determined to conquer the Little Divine Treasury Star System?”

Li Tianming nodded seriously, “Yes.”

“Conquering this star system is really quite difficult, perhaps you should reconsider,” Wei Tianqiong advised.

“Uncle Wei, my mind is made up, I’ve decided to give it a try,” Li Tianming said firmly.

During this process, many disciples of young emperors or great emperors, and even the junior governor, passed by and were shocked to hear Li Tianming’s conversation.

“Who is this guy, talking so arrogantly? The Little Divine Treasury Star System is notoriously difficult to conquer among the ninth-level star systems.”

“Internal factors, external factors, geographical factors, and its historical reasons—it split off from the Divine Treasury Star System—all these conditions determine that it’s not even in the same league as conquering a ninth-level star system.”

At this moment, a young man from the Living Emperor Clan, who bore a resemblance to Wei Tianqiong but was younger, was not far away.

Beside him was a young woman, clearly also from the Living Emperor Clan, but with slightly different features; she belonged to a subordinate family of the Living Emperor Clan.

The man scoffed, “Overestimating yourself. The Little Divine Treasury Star System is known as the most difficult ninth-level star system to conquer, and that’s no joke. Taking such a big step on your first campaign—if you fail, the legion will suffer heavy losses, and it will be very difficult to regroup.”

Judging from his appearance, he was definitely related to Wei Tianqiong, and naturally had some understanding of Li Tianming’s situation through Wei Tianqiong, knowing that this was his first campaign.

The woman beside him, with her delicate features and graceful figure, said, “Even I, who have already ruled over many level nine star systems and become a minor governor, wouldn’t dare to conquer the Little Divine Treasure Star System, let alone a newcomer like him with no foundation.”

The young man shook his head and laughed, “With my strength as a fifth-tier Celestial Venerable, ruling over more than five hundred star systems, I still failed in my attempt to conquer the Little Divine Treasure Star System and am currently recuperating. This newcomer wants to challenge it? Isn’t he courting death?”

In short, Li Tianming’s actions did attract some attention, but no one was optimistic about him.

After all, it was simply too far-fetched. The Little Divine Treasure Star System was a level nine star system far beyond the norm.

And now, someone who had just begun preparing to conquer it, who wasn’t even a minor governor yet, planned to do so. No one would believe it.

However, Wei Tianqiong unexpectedly nodded and said, “Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t try to persuade you any further. My duty as the approver ends here. Don’t worry, I’ll approve it for you.”

Li Tianming nodded and clasped his hands, saying, “Thank you, Uncle Wei.”

After saying that, Li Tianming and Wei Wuji left under the strange gazes of the people around them.

“Is the Little Divine Treasury Star System really that difficult to fight to this extent? These looks are making me feel so uncomfortable.” Wei Wuji covered her face as she walked, her cheeks burning from these gazes.

But Li Tianming said calmly, “Can their gazes rip out your flesh? Or drain your blood?”

“No, they won’t…” Wei Wuji said.

Li Tianming said calmly, “Then that’s it. Why care so much about other people’s opinions? Everyone’s path, everyone’s pursuit is different. Let them see what they want.”

“That’s true.” Upon hearing this, Wei Wuji lowered his hands, held his head high, and followed Li Tianming towards the direction of Wind Chaser Valley.

After Li Tianming left, inside the Divine Path Battle Hall…

The young man who had previously been skeptical of Li Tianming, and who bore a resemblance to Wei Tianqiong, approached Wei Tianqiong.

“Father, are you really letting him go? That place is incredibly dangerous. With him as a new military commander, leading a group of new recruits, are you really comfortable letting him go?”

“Although I feel this guy isn’t very bright and won’t listen to advice, and if he dies, so be it, it’s not good to let him lead others into danger.”

Wei Tianqiong’s brows were clouded with worry. He sighed and said, “The Governor-General gave me advance notice about this, so I can’t keep trying to persuade him. A few words are enough, but it seems he won’t listen.”

He then asked, “Tiansheng, do you have a way to look after him? After all, he’s someone the Governor-General values.”

This young man was Wei Tianqiong’s son, named Wei Tiansheng.

Wei Tiansheng rolled his eyes and said, “He chose his own path, what’s it to me?”

Wei Tianqiong frowned and said, “I’m a little worried. If nothing happens on this trip, all will be fine, but if something unexpected occurs, the Governor-General will probably blame me.”

Wei Tiansheng said maturely, “Father, you said it yourself, Governor Sheng approved this application for you. You are her cousin, and you have followed her in battle for so many years. Don’t you know her character?”

“Even if something happens to Li Tianming, Governor Sheng will definitely not blame you.”

Although he was not old, he had been fighting for so many years, and his thinking was already very mature.

Upon hearing this, Wei Tianqiong nodded in agreement, saying, “That’s true, but I still feel there’s no need to take unnecessary risks. There were better options.”

Wei Tiansheng also pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled, “Actually, it’s fine. Just consider it training. Which Heavenly Emperor Sect disciple, executing the Emperor Heaven Plan, didn’t start out full of confidence and choose a high-difficulty target for their first campaign?”

“But in reality, they were all slapped in the face by reality. Don’t be fooled by his current recklessness; he’ll probably retreat at the sight of an enemy army. He doesn’t have the courage to take risks at all, so you don’t need to worry about him or his men dying.”

“They say that barbarians come from poor and remote areas. These gray star systems are all ruthless and cruel in their pursuit of dominance, all waiting for the Heavenly Emperor Sect disciples to deliver resources to them.”

“As long as he hands over the resources, he shouldn’t die, but his subordinates will probably suffer some losses.”

“A military leader like this, fresh out of school, will only learn his lesson after experiencing hardship.”

Wei Tianqiong pondered, “Let’s hope so.”