In battle, there were wins and losses.
At his current strength, Li Tianming could defeat fifth-rank Dao Ancestors with relative ease. Facing a sixth-rank Dao Ancestor who was also a genius of a Guardian Imperial Clan was far harder.
During his climb up the rankings, his greatest achievement was defeating a sixth-rank Dao Ancestor of the Lifespirit Imperial Clan.
When Li Tianming used the Xiwa Hell Legion to summon large numbers of Primordial Ghosts, he had an easier time against the Lifespirit Imperial Clan than against other Guardian Imperial Clans.
After that fight, Li Tianming stepped down from the Emperor's Battle Platform. Behind him came a man using the Origin Spirit Spring to heal his wounds.
The fair-skinned, handsome man with green hair and green eyes chatted warmly with Li Tianming for a while.
"Junior Brother Li, your talent is extraordinary. I, Wei Changqing, concede defeat. In such a short time, you've leaped several tiers in sheer talent." His smile felt like a spring breeze, without a trace of pettiness.
"You flatter me," Li Tianming said modestly.
Wei Changqing added, "If you have time, Junior Brother Li, do visit the Lifespirit Imperial Clan. I'm sure Governor Wei would be delighted."
Remembering what he and the others had speculated about Governor Wei, Li Tianming broke into an awkward sweat. "I'm at a critical point in my cultivation lately, so I'm afraid I can't visit."
"Of course, I understand. It takes someone like you, Junior Brother Li—gifted and hardworking—to reach the pinnacle." Wei Changqing nodded.
"I envy young prodigies blessed with such talent. As for me, I can only make up for my shortcomings through diligence."
Leaving them with a dashing view of his back, Wei Changqing stepped down and departed the Myriad Emperors Palace.
Sui Shen Yao murmured in Li Tianming's