The aura was actually nothing more than pure darkness, but that trace of power belonging to the Dark Holy Dragon had not completely dissipated.
Sensing all this, Xu Tianran believed Li Qingming's words.
Of course, he had already known about it. After all, military intelligence could be transmitted quickly through Soul Tools.
As such, Xu Tianran had a general understanding of the situation over there.
But hearing Li Qingming say in person that he had killed an Ultimate Douluo and absorbed all his power...
Xu Tianran still felt shaken, even afraid.
Even as emperor, he could scarcely imagine how powerful an Ultimate Douluo was.
After all, the strongest figure in the Sun Moon Empire was only a Level 95 Super Douluo.
There was an enormous gulf between that level and an Ultimate Douluo, even for some of the hidden Clan Elders.
Their strength was also only at the Super Douluo level.
In this world—or rather, in this era—an Ultimate Douluo represented a nearly invincible power.
Thus, Xu Tianran had never imagined that Li Qingming could actually kill an Ultimate Douluo.
He had already been full of confidence in Li Qingming, which was why he had invested in him with everything he had during this time.
Yet Xu Tianran had never expected his investment to yield such an enormous return so quickly.
Only a few short years had passed. In such a brief span, he was already reaping the rewards.
At that thought, Xu Tianran let out a soft breath. "Qingming, what exactly are the conditions you mentioned in your letter?"
"What would these powerful figures of the Soul Beast Race require before agreeing to help me claim the world?"
Xu Tianran looked at Li Qingming, his words courteous but also brimming with excitement.
Hearing Xu Tianran's question, Zi JI and