Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7061

Chapter 6972: A Difficult Problem!

“But…” she choked back a sob, “I don’t think my father’s choice to fight to the death was wrong. That young emperor didn’t give the Divine Treasure Clan a chance to choose. He planned to exterminate the clan from the very beginning!”

“How could any race immediately wag its tail and beg for mercy just because the enemy said they would exterminate it? Let alone the famously unyielding Divine Treasure Clan, it would be impossible for any other race.”

“However, this war has already begun. With both old and new grudges combined, it probably won’t stop until it reaches that outcome.”

Ji Yu continued painfully, “In this situation, both sides are bloodthirsty. Perhaps it’s useless for the Divine Treasure Clan to simply bow down. But I think there might still be a chance!”

Thump!

Ji Yu suddenly knelt down before Li Tianming. Her seemingly delicate figure carried a stubbornness.

Li Tianming was slightly taken aback upon seeing this, but quickly said, “There’s no need for such a grand ceremony. Just speak your mind!”

“No!” Ji Yu shook her head and said, “This matter may be offensive, or cause the Governor-General any difficulty, so I am only willing to speak while kneeling.”

Seeing her insistence, Li Tianming did not try to persuade her further. As the Governor-General of a region, he could accept such a formality!

Moreover, he was curious about what kind of request she had made with such solemnity.

After kneeling down, Ji Yu bowed her head again and said, “I would like to request that the Governor-General also help the Shenzang Clan of the Great Shenzang Star System!”

Upon hearing this, Li Tianming frowned slightly and said solemnly, “That is the battlefield of the young Emperor. He holds the challenge letter, and I have no right to interfere, just as I do not allow people from other star systems to interfere in my conquest of the Little Shenzang Star System.”

“In fact, since we are all forces of the Heavenly Emperor Sect, interfering in the battlefield of others would have a greater impact, which would be tantamount to challenging the prestige of the entire Heavenly Emperor Sect.”

Li Tianming was extremely solemn.

So far, Li Tianming was unsure of the young emperor’s attitude. He always adhered to the principle of “I won’t offend others unless they offend me.”

Therefore, he didn’t want to offend the other party; peaceful coexistence would be the best outcome.

Ji Yu, upon hearing this, showed no surprise. She nodded, then bowed slightly and said, “I understand. Therefore, I don’t ask the governor to intervene directly. I have two requests, perhaps there’s another way to save the people of the Great Divine Tibetan Clan…”

“You can tell me your ideas, but I might consider them,” Li Tianming nodded.

Since the other party had knelt down and was speaking so sincerely, Li Tianming didn’t mind listening.

“It would be enough if you could consider it,” Ji Yu said gratefully.

She continued sincerely, “First, I would like to request that Your Excellency not block the Line Source Passage, so that our people on the other side of the battlefield can have a chance to escape.”

“Second, Your Excellency, could you help us negotiate with the young Emperor? You can persuade the young Emperor, and I will persuade my father. If we can convince both sides, perhaps we can allow the Great Divine Treasury Star System and the Small Divine Treasury Star System to exist in the same way.”

“The hatred between races is indeed difficult to reconcile, but I still want to try to seize that possibility. If you and I speak with each other, perhaps we can grasp a glimmer of hope!”

Li Tianming frowned slightly upon hearing this, and pondered briefly.

Then he said seriously, “I cannot guarantee your request, because even if I do everything I can, I may not get the result you want.”

“First, I will not block the Line Source Walkway. If any members of the Divine Treasure Clan escape, it is in accordance with the Emperor’s Plan. The Line Source Walkway in the Old Capital is under my jurisdiction, and I have the right to control it.” “

However, if the entrance to the Line Source Walkway on the other side is cut off, I have no right to interfere. Therefore, I cannot guarantee that all your clansmen can escape, and it may all be for nothing.”

Ji Yu nodded heavily, gratefully saying, “That is enough. At least it gives us a little more hope. Every extra member of our clansmen who survives is a great gain.”

Li Tianming held up two fingers and continued, “Second, when I persuaded the Little Divine Treasure Star System to surrender, I never promised to save the Great Divine Treasure Star System. That is beyond my capabilities.”

“Protecting the territory I govern is my responsibility as the governor of the border regions, but saving the Great Divine Treasure Star System is not my obligation.”

“So normally, the safety of the Great Divine Treasure Star System is none of my business. I need to make that clear to you.” Li Tianming met Ji Yu’s gaze.

Ji Yu nodded, “I understand, so this is my personal request. If the Governor is unwilling to negotiate with him… then let it be…”

Her expression was somewhat forlorn, and she felt a commotion in her ears, as if many of her clansmen were weeping and wailing on the battlefield of the Great Divine Treasury Star System.

Countless members of the Divine Treasury Clan had lost their lives, cruelly murdered.

But she was powerless!

Despair enveloped this Divine Treasury Clan Empress, who was not very old.

But…

Li Tianming did not remain silent, but paced back and forth, saying to himself, “Thirdly, I will try to communicate with the young Emperor.”

“What?” Upon hearing this, Ji Yu almost thought she had misheard.

Then, her vortex eyes widened, and she looked up in surprise, saying, “Thank you, Governor! On behalf of all the members of the Divine Treasury Clan, I thank you!”

This unexpected joy made her feel somewhat unreal for a moment.

After all, for Li Tianming, helping was a favor, not helping was his right.

Li Tianming glanced at the hopeful look in the other’s eyes, then slowly said, “Don’t be too happy yet. I will try to persuade him, but don’t have too high hopes. In my estimation, the success rate is almost zero.”

“He most likely won’t listen to me. To him, my criticism of his way of governing is nothing short of a provocation and offense.”

Li Tianming said with a deep gaze, “Under these circumstances, it’s difficult enough for him to negotiate with me calmly, let alone give up his plan to exterminate the clan.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Yu lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat powerless. She knew that Li Tianming’s analysis was correct, but she was still unwilling to let so many of her kin die.

Even though she was already quite disappointed, she still respectfully said, “Thank you for your help, Governor. Your agreement to fight for this matter is already an immense favor to the Divine Treasure Clan.”

She said sincerely, “If things turn out well, the whole world will rejoice; if this plan fails, I will still remember your kindness…”

At this moment, Li Tianming’s gaze turned solemn as he said, “Moreover, given his status, I took over the Lesser Divine Treasure Star System before him, which is like snatching food from a tiger’s mouth. He might even come to kill me, let alone negotiate with me.”

“Of course, I am not afraid if he really comes to kill me. This is what I promised you. I will not let anything happen to the star systems under my jurisdiction. However, the hope of negotiation is destined to be slim.”

“Thank you for your protection, Governor. The Lesser Divine Treasure Star System was preserved because of you.” Ji Yu thanked him gratefully.

Li Tianming then looked up at the direction of the Greater Divine Treasure Star System and said calmly, “The fourth difficulty, besides the young Emperor, comes from the Divine Treasure Clan Emperor, that is, your father.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Yu’s delicate body trembled slightly, already guessing Li Tianming’s meaning.

She had only considered the opinions of her enemies, neglecting her father’s thoughts.

Now, having Li Tianming bring it up, it was like a thunderbolt exploding in her mind.

Li Tianming continued, his gaze deep, “You probably understand the hatred of the Shenzang Clan’s annihilation better than I do. Since the hatred has accumulated to the point of no return, even if you try to persuade your father, he won’t agree to surrender, and the people of the Great Shenzang Star System won’t accept it either.” “

Personally, I have no hatred towards the Shenzang Clan. I’ve gone through so much to gain their trust, and so many Shenzang have already died on the other side of the battlefield. If, in the end, the Shenzang Emperor announces surrender and forces us to live under the rule of our enemies, I believe no Shenzang who witnessed that massacre will be willing to accept it.”

“I understand…” Ji Yu said weakly.

Everything Li Tianming said was spot-on, every word a fact, and no one could refute it.

Ji Yu understood, and hearing this, she too felt despair.

But she gritted her teeth and said firmly, “Governor, I have one more request. If the Great Divine Treasury Star System ultimately cannot hold out and is about to fall completely, I want my father and family to escape to the Lesser Divine Treasury Star System. Can you protect them?”

Li Tianming pondered for a long time, then said cautiously, “I need to consider it. I cannot make a promise on this at the moment.”

“Ji Yu begs the Governor to save my family,” Ji Yu kowtowed, weeping.

Li Tianming remained unmoved. His soft heart was predicated on being able to easily bear the consequences, but the current situation clearly did not.

Furthermore, Li Tianming was not a saint; only a saint would sacrifice himself to save others.

This request would have too many chain reactions and involve too much karma.

He slowly explained, “According to the regulations of the Emperor’s Heaven Plan, it’s difficult to trace who is from the Great Divine Treasury Star System and who is from the Lesser Divine Treasury Star System. Therefore, even if there are a lot of Divine Treasury Clan members who escaped from the Line Source Walkway, I can cover it up.”

“So, I have no concerns about opening the Line Source Walkway. It’s within my authority and doesn’t violate any regulations. If anyone’s to blame, it’s them for not blocking the entrance to the Line Source Walkway of the Great Divine Treasury Star System.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Yu’s expression changed slightly, and she became even more nervous.

Li Tianming frowned and then said, “But that’s for the general public. If the Young Emperor lists some key figures as fugitives from the Great Divine Treasury Star System and orders their capture, it would be against the rules for me to protect them.”

“Harboring fugitives is a serious crime. It’s not just offending the Young Emperor, but offending the entire Heavenly Emperor Sect. The repercussions would be enormous.”

Li Tianming said in a slightly lower voice, “So, I can agree to what I can, but there are some things I can’t do.”

“I understand. Thank you, Governor.” Ji Yu was deeply grateful. “Thank you so much. You’ve done so much for us.”

Even so, she could understand, after all, Li Tianming’s words were all reasonable. However, faced with such a desperate situation, a sense of powerlessness still overwhelmed her heart.

Li Tianming helped Ji Yu up, thought for a while, and then said, “These matters involve too many things and have exceeded the scope of my conquest of the Little Divine Treasury Star System, so I still need to talk to the leader of the Divine Path Alliance…”

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Something came up today, so only 2 chapters.