Li Tianming knew it perfectly well.
The "caution" Lin Zhongtian, Lin Zhonghai, and the others displayed toward him existed in the hearts of many members of the Tenth Sword Vein Lin Clan.
True enough, Lin Xiaodao held nearly absolute authority on the Ebon Sword Star. Whatever he decided, others only dared to try discussing it with him.
However, these people were, after all, Lin Xiaodao's relatives, friends, subordinates, and even those who had contributed to the growth of Ebon Sword Star.
"Since I've come here, I need to win people over myself and spare Master some trouble."
Thus, he chose the most challenging option: the seventh astral stage!
And not just any seventh astral stage, but the strongest seventh astral stage.
Though both were at the seventh astral stage, differences in age, capital, and background could create enormous gaps in combat strength. Take Lin Weiyan just now—she would have had no problem fighting some very ordinary fourth astral stage, or even fifth astral stage opponents.
"Good!"
Lin Xiaodao liked that about him—the nerve to challenge the limits.
He announced it on the spot.
"The strongest seventh astral stage?"
"He's only at the first astral stage. Defeating Shenxi Shang before was already outrageous. Is he trying to overturn our imagination now?"
After Lin Xiaodao's declaration, all seventy thousand Star Gods present looked at one another, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Impossible! Even Dark Clan Taixi Soul geniuses like Shenxi Shang would struggle to cross three or four levels against ordinary opponents from the Infinite Realm. Anyone with a little experience knows that if you withstand the Taixi Soul, you can suppress them with a strength advantage."
"Besides, Lin Feng isn't fighting an ordinary opponent. He's fighting the strongest one! Who's the strongest at the seventh astral stage?"
"I know one!"
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