Ai Liaoran and the other three were all disciples of the Piao Yan Venerable Emperor, and at least one of them possessed the strength of the Awakening Realm's first level. Ju Ye was at the second level of the Awakening Realm. How could they possibly be defeated by Ming Zhi Tian, a cultivator of the Divine Seal Realm?
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor narrowed his eyes and questioned, "What Ling'er said, is it true?"
Ai Liaoran dared not conceal anything. The four pushed and shoved each other, finally pushing Ju Ye forward. "Reporting... Master, it's true."
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor was enraged. With a casual wave of his hand, a formless force sent the four disciples of Ai Liaoran tumbling end over end, and they fell to the ground, coughing.
He was not angry at Ming Zhi Tian's superior strength, but at the incompetence and worthlessness of his four disciples.
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor said coldly, "Wretches, do not announce yourselves when you leave. I, Piao Yan, have no such disciples. Begone."
The four disciples of Ai Liaoran dared not utter a sound. They quickly got up, holding their injuries, and left. They didn't forget to cast a glance at the furious Piao Ling'er. It was over; this time they had offended two people, but there was nothing they could do but wait for their anger to subside.
Ming Zhi Tian dared not speak. The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor did not seem angry with him. Instead, he chuckled, "Ming Xiu, you've seen a joke. Thank you for teaching these four useless disciples of this Emperor a lesson."
Ming Zhi Tian waved his hand, "Venerable Emperor flatters me. It was a stroke of luck, merely luck."
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor could not help but inquire, "May I ask who your esteemed master is?"
Ming Zhi Tian knew that he could not speak carelessly here, not until he found the killer of his master, Sheng Ran Yi Zhou.
Star Empress feared he might speak carelessly and quickly said, "His master is very powerful, but..."
Ming Zhi Tian understood and replied, "My master is Ou Yang Yuan Xia."
Star Empress breathed a sigh of relief. The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor was surprised, "The Divine Demon Emperor Ou Yang Yuan Xia?"
Ming Zhi Tian nodded, "Precisely."
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor nodded, "The Divine Demon Emperor who cultivates both law and martial arts is also an idol I admire. To think you are his disciple, I couldn't tell. By the way, Chen'er, what were you about to say earlier?"
Star Empress said, "It's just that Senior Ou Yang has already passed away, which is a great pity."
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor nodded, "No wonder Ming Xiu, you are a martial cultivator."
Ming Zhi Tian said, "Although my master cultivated both law and martial arts, I only enjoy martial arts. I have dedicated myself to this path. I firmly believe that one day, I will break through the shackles of this era and prove that law cultivators do not always reign supreme over martial cultivators."
In that instant, the Piao Yan Venerable Emperor seemed to see an old acquaintance from the past. He paused slightly, but quickly regained his composure, his eyes involuntarily narrowing slightly.
Star Empress said with great delight, "Zhi Tian, I wish you success in your dreams."
Piao Ling'er also blessed him, "Then I also wish you, Ming Zhi Tian, that your dreams come true."
Ming Zhi Tian smiled slightly. If it weren't for the age difference between them, he would have thought they were a pair of twin sisters. He couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment.
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor took out a treasure sword from his storage bag, "This is my first meeting, so I will gift you this artifact."
Ming Zhi Tian refused, "Thank you for your kindness, Venerable Emperor. I am not lacking anything at the moment."
Ming Zhi Tian spoke his mind directly, but to the Piao Yan Venerable Emperor, it felt like a heartless rejection. He put away his storage bag, "No matter. Since you don't need it, then forget it."
Ming Zhi Tian patted his forehead, "Alas, I came in such a hurry that I forgot to bring a gift. Xing Chen, as we agreed last time, I was supposed to bring a gift that the Venerable Emperor would appreciate, but... I came empty-handed. I'm truly sorry, truly sorry."
Piao Ling'er said, "There's no need to bring gifts when you visit our home. It was I who invited you. It's fine, treat this as your own home, there's no need to be formal."
The Piao Yan Venerable Emperor said, "Ling'er is right. This Emperor has long been tired of worldly gifts. Whether they are present or not makes no difference. Since you don't need anything, then this Emperor will bestow upon you a set of martial cultivation techniques."