Beastmaster of the Ages

r>The formation of an empyrean gold body, as well as their evolutions, had resulted in a monumental rise in strength.
Together, they fought against a lifebound beast at the first-level death phase, yet they weren’t at a disadvantage.

However, the dragon’s death tribulation energy was truly powerful.
Its abilities carried the power of death.
Every time its ice and snow infiltrated its target’s body, even Meow Meow’s Ninefold Chaos Thunderscape weakened, gradually dying out.
Once it touched the cat’s flesh, it could certainly be frozen to death.

They had to be careful as they continued fighting.
The task of defeating Xuanyuan Muxue fell on Tianming.
Jian Lingchen was completely moved; he had never imagined that Tianming would take such risks for him.
Jian Nishang and the others were also ashamed.

In the storm, Tianming’s Imperealm Sword Formation exploded onto the battlefield, turning the surrounding area into his territory.
The terrifying realm sword ki and imperial sword ki continuously raged, piercing through the crowd and not only threatening Xuanyuan Muxue, but also both of her dragons.
Similarly, the dragons’ abilities shot toward Tianming, who was completely unable to stop them.

In the raging ice and snow, Tianming felt cold all over.
His movements slowed and the hands holding the sword were covered with frost.

On the other hand, Xuanyuan Muxue was still as calm as before.
She drifted through the wind and snow with the Twindragon Frostrod in her hand.
With each attack, a huge shadow of a dragon followed.
Soon, more and more such shadows appeared, as if there were tens of thousands of frostsoul dragons dancing across the weapon.

A dragon’s roar sounded with each strike.
This was the Frostfiend Dragon Art, a top death phase battle art.
Fueled by death tribulation energy, the power of each strike was almost too difficult for Tianming to deal with.

Aside from a huge advantage in terms of battle arts, Tianming also possessed tribulation sword ki and the Imperealm Sword Formation.
For a while, they were deadlocked.

”Is the power of a death phase samsaran so strong?” Tianming frowned.

”Of course.
Ninety percent of a person’s lifespan is gone, so they gain power in exchange for that,” Xuanyuan Muxue said flatly.

”You’re very powerful, but I don’t sense any killing intent from you.
I heard Xuanyuan Yufeng was your brother,” said Tianming.

”Killing intent? Kill you?” Xuanyuan Muxue smiled faintly, ”I ’m not that fearless.
You’re the one Her Eminence brought back.
She values you, and you have indeed lived up to her expectations.
In just two months, you have risen from the Human Branch to here.
And now, many disciples of the Heaven Branch can’t contend with you.
The day you dominate the Heaven Branch is just around the corner.
I ’m no fool.
Going against you and affecting my future isn’t worthwhile.” 

”You do make sense.
But what about the hatred involving your brother?” said Tianming.

”The loser is always wrong.
Besides, I have several elder brothers, and Yufeng was the worst one.
Without him, it makes no difference to me,” said Xuanyuan Muxue as she continued attacking Tianming.
Although she was speaking, her moves were still brutal.
With every strike, Tianming ’s bones grew more and more sore from the cold.

Death tribulation energy frantically invaded his body like a wildfire.

”From what you’re saying, I feel as if you’re trying to please me,” said Tianming.

”I am.
I’m hoping to leave a good impression.” Against the falling snow, Xuanyuan Muxue’s smile was breathtaking.

If Tianming didn’t already have someone in his heart, he would probably be attracted to her.

”What have I done to win your favor?” Tianming grinned.

”It ’s very simple.
You defeated Fang Xingque and crippled him, which indirectly solved the dilemma of our marriage agreement.
Additionally, the Archaic House of Xuanyuan believes that you have a bright future,” said Xuanyuan Muxue.

”Is that so?” 

When Tianming had first arrived at the Archaion Sect, there was a conflict between him and Xuanyuan Yuheng.
In the Human Branch, he had yet another conflict with Xuanyuan Yufeng, thus his hatred for the Archaic House of Xuanyuan.
But now that the situation had changed, the Archaic House of Xuanyuan was actually optimistic about him?

”Since that’s the case, would you give your place to Jian Lingchen if I asked?”  Tianming asked tentatively.

”That won ’t work.
The Deepstar Pool is too important to me.
I want to be your friend, not serve you.
You can ’t behave so shamefully.
If you really want to win a spot for your friend, you have to defeat me to convince me, ” said Xuanyuan Muxue. 

”Fine then.
Don’t forget to show me around and introduce me to your brothers from the Archaic House of Xuanyuan,” said Tianming.

”Sure.
The day you become Her Eminence’s disciple, you’ll also become a member of the Archaic House of Xuanyuan.
You can consider Xuanyuan Lake your home,” said Xuanyuan Muxue.

”What an honor that is,” said Tianming.

Could he believe her words? Perhaps not completely, but he could get a glimpse into what the major forces of Archaion Sect thought.

Because Feiling was connected to Xuanyuan Xi, she should have a stable relationship with the Archaic House of Xuanyuan, regardless of Xuanyuan Yuheng.
Additionally, Tianming and the Draconis House of Jian should be on agreeable terms, since he was friends with Jian Lingchen.
If he could establish a friendship with two of the three great clans, offending the Sterling House of Fang didn’t seem like a big issue.