Beastmaster of the Ages

“What’s so funny? Someone tickling you with a chicken feather?” Tianming pouted. Mu Qingqing was now several times smaller than him, and he didn’t dare poke her, lest it open up a hole in her...

“Sorry, I couldn’t help it.” Mu Qingqing covered her mouth and laughed softly, lowering her head. “Come to think of it, Imperator Tu and Imperator Ji have been quiet down a bit. It seems they’re both in secluded cultivation.”

“If they can’t lure me over, what else can they do but lie low?” Tianming laughed. “Now their chance has come. I’ve worn this ‘green hat’ long enough. I’m challenging Lin Xiaoting to a duel to take back my honor. That kid wouldn’t dare refuse, right?

“Plenty of violetblitzians will be drawn over to watch the show, which is the perfect chance for Imperator Feng to launch a large-scale assault on Violetblitz Capital!”

Li Muyang, Li Tianzi, and Wei Jing all nodded in approval.

“Feasible, but difficult,” Li Muyang said. “If we pull it off, we keep our distance and claim we were caught in Violetblitz’s internal strife. Pure coincidence.”

Li Tianzi also felt a headache. “It’s really not easy to kill Lin Xiaoting and Imperator Jian in front of the two Yueling imperators.”

Tianming understood that when the moment came to actually killing Lin Xiaoting, people from Violetblitz would definitely interfere. They might even take the opportunity to kill him as well!

Therefore, someone had to be able to withstand three imperators and even kill Imperator Jian in the process. Li Tianzi and Li Yanfeng both possessed imperator–level combat strength. But they were still short one more.

“That leaves two remaining difficulties,” Li Tianzi said with a frown. “First, we’re still lacking one imperator–level fighter. Second, success would bring reprisal from the Adjudicator. Imperator Feng might not be willing to enter the game.”

“For Imperator Feng, I can go notify him,” Li Muyang said slowly. “In truth, Imperator Feng also knows he isn’t one of the Adjudicator’s people, while the violetblitzians are the Adjudicator’s pawns. His fate is tied to us. When we go down, the entire firemaples will definitely have no good ending.”

“Exactly.” Li Tianzi nodded. “The firemaples and the violetblitzians have enmity spanning countless generations.”

“Imperator Feng is a ruthless figure.” Li Muyang even had a hint of admiration in his eyes. “Back then, Imperator Jian’s father was killed by him.”

“Yeah, he’s fierce alright.” Tianming nodded.

The conflict between the firemaples and the violetblitzians was indeed extremely intense.

“So in that case, he doesn’t really have many choices either,”

Tianming pondered. “But from Imperator Feng’s perspective, this move of ours is a dangerous gamble. We’ll need enough power to convince him to stake his race.”

For Imperator Feng, failure could doom the firemaples to eternal ruin.

“Little Li, looks like we’ll have to go back and bring in reinforcements?”

At this moment, Ying Huo popped out a bird head, grinning mischievously. “When you left before, you seemed a bit reluctant. Now you can... hehehe!”

“Shut up. We’re talking serious business.” Tianming did have a candidate in mind.

“Last time, Zi Zhen seemed to be trying to find a way to come to the Realm of Chaos. If she can make it over, then everything will be secure.” Zi Zhen had now recovered to an eighth-level primocosmic god.

Once her ninehall eyes were fully opened, she could absolutely contend with an imperator!

Realm of Order imperatores had better abilities, so Zi Zhen might struggle alone.

But Realm of Chaos imperatores only had cosmic arts and cosmic relics. That would make things much easier for Zi Zhen.

“However, she currently needs to stand guard at the Flameyellow Imperial Star.” Bai Feng formed into a white cloud above Tianming’s head and analyzed calmly. “If something suddenly happens there, she might not make it back in time.”

“That is indeed something to consider.” Tianming nodded. “But this is the most crucial battle in the Realm of Chaos. Success, and the entire structure of the Realm of Chaos will be rewritten. We have to take the risk.”

“Exactly, exactly.”

Bai Ye popped out next, looking at Bai Feng with disdain. “Just looking at that stupid mug of yours makes me mad. Don’t tell people you’re my little bro when you go outside!

“Right now in both worlds, it’s obvious someone’s behind the scenes. It’s not time for a showdown yet, so the Imperial Star is still relatively safe... If something really happens, that means they’ve laid their cards on the table. One quasi-imperator won’t make much difference!”

“Shut up, idiot.” Bai Feng couldn’t even be bothered to argue.

“You’re the one who should shut up, tryhard.”

“Nincompoop.”

“Airhead.”

“Die!”

Tianming was speechless and reached out to shove all three of them back.

Still, Bai Ye’s analysis was fairly on point.

Of course, unexpected things could happen at any time. The Flameyellow Imperial Star could never afford to lower its guard.

“Before those Number Monsters show their hand, I need to reach a level that can sway the board, faster than they could imagine.”

“In that case, there’s no time to lose. Let’s split up.” Li Muyang understood the situation and looked at Tianming solemnly. “Tianming, return to the Realm of Order. I’ll notify Imperator Feng and arrange a secret meeting. Today’s matter must not leak out in the slightest.”

If anyone found out and prepared in advance, the plan would be useless.

“Understood.” Tianming nodded.

“Let’s go. I’ll head back to the Sun first.” He brought Mu Qingqing along as he left the Plunderlord Palace.

***

Inside the Ninedragon Imperial Tomb, Zi Zhen was a little speechless at Tianming’s incredibly fast return. “Back already? It’s never good news when you come back this quickly.”