Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7048

Chapter 6958: I Have a Backer!

Of course, this appointment was a gradual promotion; something like Li Tianming directly appointing a deputy governor was something almost no young emperor would do.

Those who weren’t entirely clear on the matter understood after the explanation from the Divine Treasury Saintess.

The Divine Treasury Saintess coldly said, “This is all your side of the story. Who knows if you’ll frame us for fighting to the death when you finally take action, and then slaughter us?”

“Going back on your word is a common tactic of you invaders…”

Li Tianming nodded slightly, “I understand your temporary distrust, but we’ve talked for so long now, and you can now know more about ‘who I really am.'”

“I rose from a barren little star system, entered the Heavenly Emperor Sect, defeated all my competitors, and became the only one among my batch of examinees to pass, the ‘Sole Emperor.'” “

At that time, I already had 500,000 followers with my abilities. If this number were a result of a brutal rule, I believe you, as the clan emperor who is practically the lord of the Little Divine Treasury Star System, understand better than anyone else, right?”

Although no one from the Divine Treasury Clan had participated in the Heavenly Emperor Sect’s recruitment process, they were familiar with it.

The Wu Xuan Clan Emperor solemnly stated, “A tyrannical rule over 500,000 people, mostly young and ambitious of similar age, will only lead to rebellion!”

Li Tianming nodded, saying, “Indeed, there was a competitor who rebelled with only 3,000 men.”

“But I succeeded.”

The powerful figures fell silent, their expressions varied, while Li Tianming continued, “I am a member of the Divine Path Alliance, but not merely a member. The guarantees I can offer you are far greater than those of any other conqueror.”

He produced a jade-green token and a translucent white jade token, displaying them before the crowd, saying,

“I am now recognized as the most talented disciple of the outer sect by the Heavenly Emperor Sect, appreciated by the Holy Governor of the Living Spirit Emperor Clan, Wei Shendao, and have been accepted as disciples by Tai Su Hongyan of the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan.”

“These are the foreseeable futures you can see if you submit to me. Following me, you will become better than you are now.”

“Do you truly wish to be annihilated? The young Emperor’s act of extermination actually indicates the possible attitude of the Li Clan as a whole.”

“You’ve withstood the attacks of so many disciples of young emperors or great emperors, do you really think the top experts of the Heavenly Emperor Sect won’t intervene?”

“The Li Clan will never show you mercy, but I will. My potential is limitless. Following me is the best choice compared to being ruled by others.”

At this moment, the group of experts looked at each other.

The Wu Xuan Clan Emperor said coldly, “Your potential is indeed there, but we are facing an immediate crisis. We don’t have time to wait for you to grow!”

Li Tianming nodded and said, “It’s normal to have concerns, I understand. My ultimate goal is to dispel your concerns and ultimately submit to me.”

He said with burning eyes, “If you agree to peacefully accept my rule, I will immediately become the main force in the war, helping you repel and annihilate your opponents, so that you understand that my current abilities are sufficient and I don’t need time to grow.”

“As the main force in the war, you must bear the greatest casualties. If we agree, and we’ve only just formed an alliance, are you willing to take such a big risk?” an elder asked suspiciously.

Li Tianming was confident. He smiled slightly and bluntly stated, “If I cannot repel them, cannot help you, or if I do repel them but suffer heavy casualties and weaken my fighting strength, then feel free to retaliate against the Shenzang Clan.”

“If my army is wiped out by you, then it can only be said that I am weak.”

He then stopped smiling, his gaze sharpening, and said, “However, if you launch a counterattack, you will not be able to enjoy the ‘Excellent Subjugation Star System’ policy.”

“If you can wipe me out, that’s your ability; but if you can’t, I will kill ten of you and rule the Little Shenzang Star System myself.”

After saying the last sentence, he glanced at the harmless purple-haired little girl beside him.

The Wuxuan Clan Emperor met Zi Zhen’s gaze. Although he didn’t deliberately release any aura, a chill inexplicably ran through him.

Having explained everything, Li Tianming quietly looked at the ten powerful figures, leaving them all room to think.

The elders’ eyes were filled with struggle, most sighing deeply. They occasionally glanced at the Wu Xuan Clan Emperor’s expression, only to find him also frowning, his mind in turmoil.

The Divine Treasury Saintess remained calm. She stepped forward, standing beside the Wu Xuan Clan Emperor, and said, “Your words have had some effect, but not enough. I still have some questions for you to answer.”

Li Tianming gestured for her to ask, “Go ahead.”

The Divine Treasury Saintess said sternly,

“No matter how high your status is in the Heavenly Emperor Sect, you are ultimately not a member of the Li Imperial Clan. I have some understanding of the Heavenly Emperor Sect’s structure. The Li Imperial Clan possesses absolute authority; the Guardian Imperial Clan is nothing to them, let alone someone like you who is only indirectly related to the Guardian Imperial Clan.”

“So, how dare you disobey the young emperor’s orders? What will you do once the young emperor takes over the Great Divine Treasury Star System and then attacks the Lesser Divine Treasury Star System?”

Li Tianming unleashed his imperial might, coldly stating, “The rules of the Heavenly Emperor Sect are not so easily trampled upon. If being from the Li imperial family allows one to disregard military regulations, then the Heavenly Emperor Sect cannot govern these millions of star systems.”

He paused, then continued, “Even a young emperor cannot violate the military regulations established by the Emperor’s Heaven Plan to encroach upon my territory! Therefore, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, your early surrender is even more important.”

The Holy Maiden frowned slightly, questioning him. “Even if the laws forbid him from encroaching on territory, your ideology clashes with his, and you’re taking food from his mouth. Aren’t you afraid of making enemies in private?”

Li Tianming smiled slightly and said, “Don’t worry, I have powerful backers. I’m not afraid of making enemies.”

The Divine Treasure Saintess continued, “That’s the Li Imperial Clan. Even the Guardian Imperial Clan has to give way to them, let alone you, an outsider who has only a connection with the Guardian Imperial Clan.”

Li Tianming raised his head and said, “I have my own confidence. Besides, you are already in dire straits. Your extermination is just around the corner. If you don’t answer me, you won’t even have a chance to be punished later. Your clan may be wiped out in a short time!”

At this moment, outside the old capital,

the offensive of the Thirteen Star System Allied Forces was like a torrent, frantically crashing against the city gates of the old capital and shaking the Dao Array Barrier.

It looked like it was on the verge of collapse, and the barrier might crack at any moment.

This scene was all displayed through the huge projected image in the hall where Li Tianming and the others were.

The elders cried out in despair,

“There’s no time left! The divine power stored within the Dao Formation is almost depleted, and the old capital is about to fall!”

“Your Majesty, please agree! This might be our only chance!”

“Holy Maiden, please persuade Your Majesty as well! If you two agree, perhaps there’s still a chance to resist the Thirteen Star System Alliance!”

By this time, most had been swayed by Li Tianming and didn’t want to watch the Divine Treasure Clan face annihilation!

The situation in the Great Divine Treasury Star System is critical. Calling on civilians to resist is only a hope, and Li Tianming might be their only lifeline!

Finally, the Divine Treasury Saintess nodded first, saying, “I agree to your conditions. We can cooperate, but only if you immediately send troops to participate in the war!”

Li Tianming nodded, smiling confidently, “Indeed, as I promised.”

The Wu Xuan Clan Emperor looked up in disbelief, his gaze meeting the Divine Treasury Saintess’s, his eyes swirling.

Finally, he seemed to have compromised with himself, nodding heavily, “I agree as well. I hope you won’t disappoint us.”

Then, the Wu Xuan Clan Emperor addressed the elders, “Now is a moment of life and death. Does anyone have any objections to my decision?”

The eight elders exchanged glances, finally their gazes resolute, “We obey the Clan Emperor!”

Some sighed worriedly, “Although there’s nothing we can do about the war in the Great Divine Treasury Star System, this decision might preserve the flame of life in the Lesser Divine Treasury Star System. We don’t know if this choice will achieve the perfect outcome…”