Sword Emperor was the most famous Grand Emperor in the last few generations. This was indicative of his clan’s resources and influence - capable of producing such a great talent that nearly got twelve wills.
Despite missing one, his bloodline allowed for him to make up for this deficiency. Many believed that he would succeed World Emperor later on.
Of course, a few people quietly criticized his prestigious position. World Emperor was already very important in the Celestial Court on top of leading Heaven Authority.
If Sword had become a twelve-will emperor, then the Qian Clan would have two of them. This would allow them to crush any imperial lineage or even any race in the world.
Thus, the outcome was rather favorable to everyone else since the Qian didn’t become as large of a threat.
“Sacred Teacher, I have heard of your fame.” Sword Emperor came before Li Qiye and remained audacious.
Li Qiye looked at him with a thick grin: “The descendant of the Qian is indeed capable. A tiger will never birth a dog or it would be a stain to your ancestor’s reputation.”
Having said that, he looked over to World Emperor beyond the portal.
World didn’t respond and simply sat there - no one could read his thoughts.
“I, Sword Emperor, do not need to rely on the ancestors.” Sword laughed proudly and declared: “The world is afraid of you but I wish to see if you are invincible like the rumors or not.”
“You should be afraid of me.” Li Qiye shook his head and said: “Go back and ask your ancestor to tell you the old tales between me and him.”
He then shouted at the portal: “Hey, geezer, did you not tell him anything? Looks like you’re not teaching your kids very well, look at this one, an eleven-will Grand Emperor but is still so hot-headed. You have failed him.”
World Emperor calmly responded: “The young ones have their own style. They are the masters of their lives.”
“Cease your disdainful rhetoric.” Sword was very displeased with Li Qiye’s att.i.tude: “I am me, the Qian Clan is the clan, I am simply challenging you today, not representing anything else.”
The emperors glanced at each other after hearing this, not just because of the bold challenge.
More importantly, the content was worth musing over. Sword was the ninth emperor of the Qian and was highly regarded. They groomed him to potentially be the successor of World Emperor.
However, rumor has it that the two of them didn’t have a good relations.h.i.+p. It escalated to the extent where they drew weapons on each other.
Because of this, Sword joined Celestial Court and rarely represented his own clan.
No one knew the exact reasons for the fight. Some speculated that Sword wanted to escape his ancestor’s control in order to reach a greater height. If he continued to stay at the clan, he would always be under the shadow of World Emperor regardless of his actual achievements. This might be the reason why he joined Celestial Court instead of Heaven Authority.
“Oh, I take it back, looks like its a degeneration of generations.” Li Qiye smiled and shook his head: “Only an eleven-will emperor, can’t reach the apex. Your ancestor might be able to do something before me, but an ant like you will only be able to jump once or twice.”
“Such a big tone!” Sword scowled with his eyes scarily flas.h.i.+ng before retorting: “I want to see if you actually live up to your invincible reputation!”
“No need for that. You won’t be able to handle it and the old geezer will be sad about losing a descendant like you. Plus, I wonder what he will pay as a ransom for your life.” Li Qiye teased with a playful smirk.
He then turned towards World Emperor: “Hey, old geezer, how much is your descendant worth? If you pay this price, I’ll consider sparing him.”
The emperors had nothing to say after hearing this. Who in this world was bold enough to talk to World Emperor like this? Even someone like Profound Emperor wouldn’t dare to call World an “old geezer”. It was as if World was really nothing more than an old man in Li Qiye’s eyes.
“Little Sword, don’t be careless.” World Emperor warned. [1]
