Chapter 13

The conversation between Li Yanfeng and his wife not only left Li Tianming puzzled, but most of the people present also wore looks of confusion.

Even including Madame Mo and Li Zifeng, even they, mother and son, did not know that there would be other participants in the Yanhuang Academy final selection!

How many competitors were within the boundaries of Li Huocheng, they were all very clear. The background of each person could be traced back for generations.

Li Yanfeng's gaze towards Li Tianming became even colder.

However, when he turned around, a natural smile of an elder to a junior appeared on his face, his eyes revealing appreciation and affection.

"Qianyang, although you have come from afar, after my marriage to your sister, you will be considered one of us in Li Huocheng."

His gaze was fixed on a young man of about fifteen or sixteen years old sitting among the guests, who instantly became the focus of the entire venue.

"Our young people in Li Huocheng are mostly like frogs at the bottom of a well, unaware of the true talents. Although you are young, you have a higher seniority, so go down and show them what a true talent looks like." Li Yanfeng said with a smile.

"Qianyang, hurry up." Liu Qing urged, holding Li Yanfeng's arm.

People finally understood!

This young man named Liu Qianyang was Liu Qing's younger brother, naturally from the Lei Zun Mansion!

"Madame's younger brother can also be considered part of Li Huocheng, right? The City Lord's intention is to let Madame's younger brother compete for the Yanhuang Order? Is this a last-minute decision, or was it planned long ago..."

Many people were deeply frightened, as such an arrangement clearly did not seem like a last-minute decision.

This likely indicated that Li Yanfeng had no intention of giving the Yanhuang Order to his second son, Li Zifeng, which explained why he had not followed up after naming the heir.

Two sons were competing, but the Yanhuang Order was prepared for the new wife's younger brother?

Such a truth, most people did not dare to speak or ask, so at this moment, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence, everyone watching the young man from the Lei Zun Mansion stand up on the Tingfeng Tower.

When this young man appeared in people's view, just at first glance, everyone could see that compared to the geniuses of Li Huocheng, this young man was truly a dragon among men!

He looked younger than Li Zifeng, with very fair skin, resembling Liu Qing in appearance, naturally handsome and bright, especially his eyes, which were crystal clear and sparkling like gems.

However, what was most striking was his demeanor, a natural aristocratic air that only a powerhouse like the Lei Zun Mansion could cultivate such a genius!

In comparison, the arrogant and noisy Li Zifeng immediately fell to a lower level. This young man named Liu Qianyang directly displayed the noble air of a scion of a great family, an unattainable feeling.

People watched this young man walk out, their eyes full of admiration. Such a person was indeed enough to make people forget the young people of Li Huocheng.

"Qianyang, if you want the Yanhuang Order, you have to fight for it yourself." Liu Qing gently said, straightening his clothes.

"Sure, sister. Thank you, brother-in-law." The young man spoke appropriately, looking very well-behaved and polite, but to assume he was weak would be a big mistake.

Everyone present understood what Liu Qianyang's appearance meant.

Old ginger is still the spiciest. Li Tianming thought that by defeating Li Zifeng, he could obtain the Yanhuang Order and regain his dignity from Li Yanfeng, but he did not anticipate the existence of Liu Qianyang, nor did he guess who Li Yanfeng intended to give the Yanhuang Order to today!

People could see from Li Yanfeng's appreciative and affectionate gaze towards Liu Qianyang that he had made this decision long ago, and he had never shown such appreciation for his two sons.

To be honest, Li Tianming felt he had underestimated Li Yanfeng's shamelessness.

This person was truly extraordinary.

More importantly, looking at Liu Qianyang's face, which was handsome like a girl, he felt a sense of familiarity.

Three years ago, the prodigy 'Lin Xiaoting' from the Lei Zun Mansion had many followers, some as young as eleven or twelve. Although the person in front of him had grown up, Li Tianming could roughly recall what he looked like three years ago.

Yes, Li Tianming had seen Liu Qianyang three years ago!

"Li Tianming, three years ago, when Brother Xiaoting executed your companion beast, I was there and saw it."

Liu Qianyang, after receiving permission, jumped down from the Tingfeng Tower under everyone's watchful eyes, his crystal-clear eyes directly locking onto Li Tianming.

It was indeed him!

In that desperate moment, Li Tianming remembered all the people from the Lei Zun Mansion, all his enemies, including this child.

Of course, today he was no longer a child.

"The Yanhuang Order is almost yours, but it's a pity. Because it's too difficult to obtain the Yanhuang Order in the competitive environment of Yan Capital, I took a shortcut and entered the Yanhuang Academy as a member of Li Huocheng." Liu Qianyang landed on the Tingfeng Platform and explained the reason for his appearance today.

His current brother-in-law was the City Lord of Li Huocheng, so he could naturally use this identity to obtain the Yanhuang Order!

From his words, it was clear that Li Zifeng was a joke today. He could at most obtain the position of heir, and the Yanhuang Order was out of the question.

This genius from the Lei Zun Mansion was also an insurmountable peak for Li Zifeng.

"You seem to be making a comeback today, and your performance is not bad, but it's a pity, it's just a last gasp. Brother Xiaoting didn't kill you because he wanted to see you struggle with hope, but not let you lose hope, isn't that more interesting?" Liu Qianyang's lips curled into a slight smile.

He was not a well-behaved child; every word he said was a suppression for Li Tianming.

Li Tianming wanted to return to the Yanhuang Academy to find these geniuses from the Lei Zun Mansion, but now one of them had come to Li Huocheng from the Lei Zun Mansion.

"It's quite interesting, I enjoy playing this kind of game of changing fate, and then having you break my bubble, isn't that fun?" Regarding this hatred, Li Tianming would not lose his reason. The best time for revenge was when he truly burst forth.

"You have a good sense of self-deprecation. I won't waste time, let me show you how much I've improved in these three years!"

As Liu Qianyang spoke, he summoned his companion beast. Li Huocheng respected flying creatures, but today, a lightning-wrapped cheetah suddenly appeared on this land!

It was a large and agile cheetah with sharp claws and teeth, its body surging with lightning, and the fierce and overwhelming aura intimidated many people upon its appearance.

This was a fifth-stage companion beast—the Lightning Cheetah, a 'lightning-type terrestrial companion beast'!

The killing power of the Lightning Cheetah could be said to be stronger than Li Tianming's four-winged golden-winged eagle from before. To be honest, in the Lei Zun Mansion, geniuses' companion beasts started at the fifth stage.

"I am fifteen years old, already at the ninth level of the Beast Pulse Realm, just one step away from the Spirit Source Realm. So, do you want me to give you a crushing defeat today?" Liu Qianyang asked with a smile.

His smile concealed the pride of his family and bloodline, as well as confidence in his own strength.

Fourth level of the Beast Pulse Realm versus ninth level of the Beast Pulse Realm?

Such a ridiculous idea, no one would do it. This was not bravery, it was foolishness. Li Tianming could sense from the other's aura that once they fought, it would definitely be a crushing defeat.

He could defeat Li Zifeng because the latter was fire-attribute, but the one in front of him was lightning. Not to mention Li Tianming himself, even the small yellow chicken, which was not yet strong, could be eaten by the Lightning Cheetah in one bite.

"Try it if you don't speak!" Liu Qianyang pushed out a palm, and the wind and clouds stirred. The power of this palm, unleashed by the ninth level of the Beast Pulse Realm, caused lightning and thunder, and the Tingfeng Platform was hit by a fierce storm, the terrifying aura directly suppressing Li Tianming.

This was a suffocating palm!

Li Tianming immediately judged that he could not withstand this level of attack. Facing this genius from the Lei Zun Mansion, he, who had just started re-cultivating, indeed needed a lot of time. Li Tianming's mind was clear; he needed to stay calm!

If he lost his reason and charged up like a fool, what would happen to his mother if he died in battle?

She was still waiting for him to return. Jin Yu was already dead, and he had just obtained a new companion beast. He liked this little yellow chicken and did not want it to follow Jin Yu's fate due to his reckless impulse.

Under the overwhelming pressure of the other's palm, Li Tianming was forced to retreat from the Tingfeng Platform. The violent wave of air swept away, and the endless storm suppressed Li Tianming, making him retreat thirty steps!

The gap was too large!

Under the suppression of a five-level difference, all Li Tianming could do was stand firm in the storm!

His heart burned with a fierce fire, but he did not lose his reason. Three years of endurance and hardship had taught him the true art of hunting.

A powerful hunter never confronts a fierce beast at its strongest moment but strikes at the best moment with a fatal blow!

Today's outcome could not be changed, and the ultimate goal was not achieved, but for Li Tianming, at least he had proven himself, and at least he had made Li Yanfeng lose face at some point.

The dignity he wanted had already returned to a great extent, and all that was left was for Li Yanfeng to send him out of the city.

When he landed, he looked up and saw Liu Qianyang sitting on the Lightning Cheetah, looking down at him and saying indifferently, "You are still a failure. Your current beast energy is at most at the sixth level of the Beast Pulse Realm. A first-stage companion beast, that's all you'll be for the rest of your life."

"Li Tianming, if you are only this level, you don't have the qualifications to be my opponent. I'm too lazy to fight you, just get lost."

Seeing Li Tianming being suppressed by Liu Qianyang, the crowd could only shake their heads. The gap between Li Huocheng and the Lei Zun Mansion was too large, something Li Tianming and Li Zifeng could not make up for.

Liu Qianyang was younger than Li Zifeng but two levels higher in cultivation!

No matter how impressive Li Tianming's comeback today, he had to bow his head in front of this person!

"I can leave, but I have a question for you." People thought Li Tianming would be disheartened, unable to obtain the Yanhuang Order and the dignity he wanted, and would be devastated, but unexpectedly, Li Tianming was so calm.

No one could see the fierce and cold look in his eyes as he looked at Liu Qianyang. He would definitely remember this suppression.

"Go ahead and ask." Liu Qianyang said. His Lightning Cheetah was a bit impatient, growling lowly, the deep and heavy roar enough to shake the heart.

"When will you leave Li Huocheng?" Li Tianming looked up, Li Yanfeng could not scare him, let alone Liu Qianyang.

"In a month." Liu Qianyang thought for a moment.

His sister was getting married, and he had obtained the Yanhuang Order, but there was no need to stay for so long. This time was enough for Li Tianming.

"Very well, in a month, right here, I will beat you. If you lose, give me the Yanhuang Order. Do you dare to make this bet?" Li Tianming's words made people's eyes widen.

He had already admitted defeat, and the other was a prodigy who would only get stronger in a month, while he, Li Tianming, was just barely surviving with a first-stage companion beast. What qualifications did he have to say such things?

It was as if he thought he could make rapid progress in a month.

Liu Qianyang laughed.

"Don't have such unrealistic dreams. It's just a fantasy. Actually, I don't mind agreeing, but you don't have the qualifications."

"Just say if you agree or not." Li Tianming said.

"Sure, it's a small matter. You find the opportunity yourself. I won't wait for you here. In this month, if you can find me, you can attack me. If you win, the Yanhuang Order is yours, but once we fight, I won't bother with you anymore. I'll feed your little chicken to my 'Flash Shadow' as a snack." After saying this, he had no more interest in talking to Li Tianming.

However, what Li Tianming wanted was this answer, to make him promise this in public.

He had to keep the opportunity to obtain the Yanhuang Order, only then could he enter the Yanhuang Academy and make Li Yanfeng send them out of the city!

As for today's changes and Li Yanfeng's methods, they only delayed the time.

The truly pitiful one was Li Zifeng, who not only lost to Li Tianming but also lost the opportunity for the Yanhuang Order.

Now he looked at Liu Qianyang with a dazed expression. The feeling of being abandoned by his father, which Li Tianming once experienced, he should now be feeling. Indeed, one should not be too arrogant.

"He wants to challenge Liu Qianyang in a month and reclaim the Yanhuang Order?"

"Do you think it's possible? The City Lord already said he can only stop at the Beast Pulse Realm for the rest of his life."

"Why is he so arrogant, making me think he can really challenge this genius from the Lei Zun Mansion?"

"You don't understand. He has to say something tough to leave, otherwise, he would crawl out like a dog?"

They laughed, and all the pitying looks returned to Li Tianming.

In the end, he was still a pitiful person, a joke of a man who dreamed of changing his fate. No wonder Liu Qianyang looked down on him.

Only Li Tianming himself knew if he was just talking tough.

He took one last look at Li Yanfeng. On the Tingfeng Tower, the man embraced a young beauty, both of them chatting and laughing, very relaxed.

All the embarrassment Li Tianming caused him today was easily resolved by Liu Qianyang's appearance.

But was it over just like that?

"Perhaps, the best is yet to come!"

And, did it need a month?

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Tianming turned and walked away.

He could make a comeback once, he could do it twice, three times...

Until the day he held the Yanhuang Order and left Li Huocheng with Li Yanfeng's respectful farewell, embarking on his path of revenge!

At that time, he wanted to see if Li Yanfeng could still casually resolve his attacks like today!

At that time, he wanted to see if Liu Qianyang could still look down on him with the same cold and proud sneer!

At that time, he wanted to see if the high-level geniuses of Li Huocheng could still treat him like a stray dog as they had for the past three years!