Chapter 10

It has been ten days since he received the divorce decree.

Ten days, and finally, on this Wind Listening Terrace, Li Tianming stood before Li Zifeng, his eyes resolute and his fighting spirit soaring.

In contrast, Li Zifeng only sneered inwardly, not at all worried about any mistakes.

Subduing this brother in front of him would take him no more than two breaths.

He was already at the seventh level of the Beast Pulse Realm, even stronger than Li Tianming was four years ago. What did he have to worry about?

"Days ago, I said you were a stinky stray dog. I didn't expect you to stink all the way here today. Truly, the entire City Lord's Manor is filled with your stench." Li Zifeng covered his nose, making a show of finding the smell unbearable.

After his father left, his Companion Beast, the Purple-Eyed Stormbird, stood up, its eyes fiercely staring at Li Tianming. In front of it, Li Tianming was nothing more than a small insect.

"Brother, I didn't originally dislike you. I even thought you were quite a character for being young and arrogant. Now I realize I was wrong. You are just as cold-blooded and ruthless as he is." Li Tianming had thoroughly seen through these people.

What is family? In this entire Li Huo City, only his mother had given him a sense of family.

"Brother? Don't joke. What qualifications do you have to be my brother now? After today, Father will likely personally drive you and your mother out. In the future, the farther you die, the better."

Li Zifeng was in a very bad mood. Because of Li Tianming's appearance, the Yanhuang Order had not yet reached his hands.

"Li Tianming, I don't want to waste words on you. I don't want you to get too cocky. Just get lost. I love beating a dog when it's down." As Li Zifeng spoke, he suddenly quickened his steps, and his entire body lunged at Li Tianming.

He extended his hand into a palm blade, instantly appearing behind Li Tianming, slicing towards his neck, ready to knock him out and drag him away.

It was a different world now. Even a single word seemed to be a waste.

At least, that's what his mother, Lady Mo, had told him. As long as Li Tianming lived, he would never have a chance to rise.

With just this palm blade, the world would be quiet.

"Father will also be satisfied with my decisive action!"

Under everyone's watchful eyes, his attack instantly landed on Li Tianming.

Clang!

In that split second, a loud collision sound suddenly rang out. People were shocked to see Li Tianming turn his head swiftly, then raise his left arm, directly blocking Li Zifeng's palm blade!

Normally, Li Tianming's arm would have been crippled.

But people were astonished to see that it was Li Zifeng who was pushed back several steps!

His face contorted, his left hand gripping his right, and upon closer inspection, his palm was trembling, the edge of his palm, which had formed a blade, was now red and even turning purple!

"Did you wrap your hand in iron?" Li Zifeng gritted his teeth. But upon further thought, that didn't make sense. Even a layer of iron wouldn't withstand his palm blade, which he had infused with Beast Essence.

"It's because your hand is too weak." Li Tianming's voice was low and deep.

The blood in his veins began to boil, especially after using his dark arm to block this attack. He felt his body starting to burn.

The blood-red eyes hidden in the glove became even more ferocious.

"Putting on a show!" Li Zifeng's impatience was evident on his face, but he was still puzzled. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "You lost your Beast Essence, so why can I still feel the power of your Beast Essence?"

"Very simple. I used the Blood God Contract to find a new Companion Beast. Otherwise, how could I test you? Did you really think I came here to die?" Li Tianming said.

People's views began to change. Before this, everyone thought he was coming to die, trying to smear his family.

The probability of the Blood God Contract was extremely low, almost one in ten thousand. Many Beast Tamers who had lost their Companion Beasts had tried it, but most had failed.

"Interesting. Then show us your new Companion Beast. Let everyone see what kind of powerful beast it is. Given your confidence, could it be a sixth-level Companion Beast, surpassing the fifth level?" Li Zifeng laughed.

He hadn't really expected Li Tianming to truly challenge him. If Li Tianming hadn't been crippled, with his age, Li Zifeng would indeed not be a match. But times had changed!

Without a word, Li Tianming summoned the 'Eternal Hell Phoenix' from the Companion Space.

As expected, when the little yellow chick made its dramatic entrance, jumping onto Li Tianming's head and staring fiercely at the surroundings, the entire City Lord's Manor fell into a dead silence, followed by a burst of laughter.

Such a small thing, in front of the Purple-Eyed Stormbird, was just too cute.

"What a cute little chick!"

"Is this a Companion Beast? Haha!"

People were laughing so hard that even those of high status couldn't help but laugh.

"Li Tianming's mentality is pretty good. He must have come here to entertain us, using his humor to liven up the City Lord's wedding."

"We misunderstood him. This kid seems to be turning over a new leaf, planning to make a living with his humor?"

Even Li Zifeng was stunned. He stared wide-eyed at the little yellow chick pretending to be fierce and then laughed until he almost had a seizure.

Even his Purple-Eyed Stormbird was momentarily stunned before breaking into a human-like laugh.

"Brother Tianming, this chick isn't even enough to make a dish. You brought it as a Companion Beast?" Li Zifeng was laughing so hard he was almost out of breath.

But Li Tianming was serious.

The little yellow chick was also serious.

The chick's eyes turned blood-red in the blink of an eye.

"Daring to look down on me, I'll make you convulse and foam at the mouth!" In that split second, the little yellow chick transformed into a yellow light, instantly charging at Li Zifeng.

The light was so intense that Li Zifeng was still laughing when he realized the danger, and it was too late.

Bang!

Li Zifeng was thrown back as if hit by a giant beast, crashing to the ground. Worse, his chest was charred and the center of the charred area was a bloody mess.

"Your meat isn't tasty, too sour!" In the next moment, people saw the little yellow chick appear on Li Tianming's head, a small piece of meat in its beak.

It was clear that it had torn the meat from Li Zifeng's body.

"Trying to die!" Li Zifeng finally stopped laughing, his face contorted in pain. He had been through countless battles, but never had anyone torn flesh from his body!

Such a scene, the violence of the little yellow chick, left the entire audience in stunned silence. Many faces still wore smiles, but they were now frozen.

Unconsciously, the air had become thick with tension.

Li Zifeng, with a piece of flesh torn from his body, his face now purple, the seventh level of the Beast Pulse Realm Beast Essence erupted from him. The Purple-Eyed Stormbird also spread its wings, its eyes turning very sinister.

"You have no rules, arrogant and ruthless. If someone doesn't teach you a lesson, I will." Li Tianming said.

"Don't joke. What are you, a dog? Relying on a first-level Companion Beast with only a single star in its eyes?" Li Zifeng and the Purple-Eyed Stormbird exchanged a glance, then pressed towards Li Tianming again, their eyes sinister.

Li Tianming was communicating telepathically with the little yellow chick.

"Brother, you go teach him a lesson. I'll take care of that big bird. I'll rip its guts out." The little yellow chick, eyeing the much larger Purple-Eyed Stormbird, said confidently.

"Young man, don't be so violent." Li Tianming said.

"You're overthinking it. My methods are gentle. But, do you have the confidence to defeat him?" The little yellow chick looked at Li Tianming with disdain.

"If we only consider Beast Essence, even though our Eternal Hell Phoenix's Beast Essence is stronger than Li Zifeng's, the three-level gap in realms is not something the nature of Beast Essence can make up for. His Beast Essence is far more abundant than mine. Unfortunately, he is fire-attribute, and I am immune to fire. It's impossible for him to take me down."

Fire immunity was the reason Li Tianming dared to challenge Li Zifeng, who was three realms above him.

"Then stop talking and let's go!"

At this moment, the little yellow chick was like it had been injected with adrenaline. It was a passionate fighter, loving to challenge beings much larger than itself. The Purple-Eyed Stormbird was just what it wanted.

"Chicken, come out and fight. Come and feel the warmth of your grandpa!" It taunted.

People couldn't help but laugh. They hadn't expected the little chick to speak like a parrot.

Other Companion Beasts could only communicate telepathically with their Beast Tamers.

The Purple-Eyed Stormbird, though it couldn't speak, understood the little yellow chick's words.

When it was provoked, it immediately flew up, spreading its huge wings and staring intently at the little yellow chick.

"Come over." The little yellow chick leaped up and darted away, seemingly trying to escape, but actually creating space for Li Tianming to fight.

As the Purple-Eyed Stormbird chased after the little yellow chick, Li Tianming was left facing Li Zifeng.