They were still very much at ease.
Because in their hearts, strength came first. No matter how impressive one's bearing and presence, it was nothing more than a fake display.
More importantly—
In their minds, in a Heaven Ascension Gate duel, external influence accounted for half the battle, perhaps even sixty or seventy percent!
They did not know Li Tianming.
They had never even heard of him.
With their understanding of the millions of star systems ruled by the Heavenly Emperor Sect, any genius under ten thousand years old whom they did not recognize basically had no external influence!
At the very least, against Li Yunxiao, it was equivalent to having none.
Without external influence, one could not pressure every genius's background and form a deterrent capable of exterminating their clans... In Zhang Yi and Fan Ling's eyes, such a ruler did not possess absolute intimidation over his subordinates. No matter how many people he had, there would still be a fatal weakness!
They had seen too many routs caused by insufficient command.
Why did the Heavenly Emperor Sect select disciples in this way?
Because the Heavenly Emperor Sect needed to strengthen the power of its core clans and aristocratic families. By controlling them, then controlling layer after layer beneath them, it reinforced its grip over these millions of star systems. Thus, it needed geniuses capable of command to stand out.
Background was a major factor in one's ability to command!
"Finished." Fan Ling shook his head.
"What a pity." Zhang Yi said helplessly as well.
The next instant, within the Guan Zizai Realm, a three-meter-tall dragon-scaled female war goddess burst from the clouds and mist, following closely behind Li Tianming.
"A Dao-Protector Star Puppet?"
Fan Ling and Zhang Yi rekindled a little hope.
Because a Dao-Protector Star Puppet, especially