The Qian Emperor, Zhao Xuanyang!

Elsewhere, Murong Hai and Tantai Xuanji stood side by side, speaking through their divine senses.

"Brother Xuanji, is that Li Qingshan the genius from your Tantai Clan who opened nine immortal apertures in one go?"

A trace of envy colored Murong Hai's divine message.

Tantai Xuanji smiled faintly and replied through his divine sense, "That's right. A Yue brought him back from outside. He's now a guest elder of the Tantai Clan."

Murong Hai clicked his tongue in admiration. "Opening nine immortal apertures in one go—there isn't a second person with that kind of talent in all Qian Heaven City. Brother Xuanji, your clan has found a treasure."

Tantai Xuanji nodded, a flicker of pride crossing his eyes.

"Not only is he exceptionally gifted, he's also a fourth-grade alchemist. A Yue owes her breakthrough to Profound Immortal in no small part to him."

Murong Hai's eyes gleamed. "A fourth-grade alchemist? Remarkable indeed!"

Murong Hai fell silent for a moment, then sent a grave message through his divine sense. "Brother Xuanji, you'd better protect him well. That brat Li Hanjiang certainly won't let this go."

Tantai Xuanji gave a cold laugh. "Let him try. Do you think I fear him in Qian Heaven City?"

Murong Hai smiled and said no more.

After a few more words, their conversation turned to the birthday gifts.

"Brother Xuanji, what gift have you prepared this time?"

Murong Hai's eyes shone with curiosity as he asked.

Tantai Xuanji smiled mysteriously. "What about you?"

Murong Hai patted his chest and said with evident pride, "I've prepared a supreme-grade immortal armor for the young prince. It's called the Black Tortoise Mystic Ice Armor, and its defense is strong enough to withstand a full-force strike from a peak Profound Immortal!"

Tantai Xuanji nodded. "Not bad. That's a substantial gift."