Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7065

Chapter 6976: The Great Dao of the Emperor!

Many elderly people and young powerhouses who had prepared to die before the great battle were moved to tears by this harmonious scene.

Countless people were filled with emotion, immersed in the immense joy of surviving a catastrophe.

“All of this is thanks to the Governor! He saved our Shenzang Clan!”

“The entire Little Shenzang Star System, including those who voluntarily guarded the border, numbering at least tens of millions, was saved because of this. This is an immense favor!”

An old man who had prepared a tombstone made of Shenzang stone, ready to fight to the death, now had no use for it.

The old man’s eyes were red as he said, “Anyway, I only have a little over a thousand years left to live. If the Governor has any enemies, I am willing to exchange my life for theirs to repay his kindness!”

A boy popped up and tugged at the old man’s beard, saying, “Hey, Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about? If you’re alive, live a few thousand more years. Why keep thinking about dying? The Governor and his army saved us with great difficulty. How could he bear to let us die for him?”

“…”

Countless Shenzang Clan members were even more moved.

This sentence struck a chord deep within the hearts of the Shenzang tribesmen!

Some treated them like livestock, slaughtering them indiscriminately, while others offered them a glimmer of hope in their despair!

Having endured the invaders and the indifference of successive emperors who had waged war against them, the sincerity they now faced with Li Tianming was burning hot!

This was the fundamental difference between the two rulers.

Li Tianming, hearing this conversation, felt a slight tremor in his heart.

Everything he had done was absolutely meaningful; he had genuinely brought hope to the Shenzang tribe.

However, he currently faced a conflict between the young emperor and Li Tianming’s imperial ideals!

In this search for answers, he felt as if he were in a thick fog, vaguely grasping a ray of light, but still some distance away.

So, he pondered, comparing the young emperor’s path to power with that of the young emperor, trying to find the answer in his heart…

“The young emperor’s path to power is conquest, plunder, using force to subdue everything, wiping out the entire star system, the entire race, if they don’t submit.”

“This method is very direct; if it’s for immediate gain, then there’s no problem.”

“However, my path to power, my philosophy, is absolutely not like that. For me, the people are also extremely important.”

“Actually, it’s not easy to say which is right or wrong; it’s just that his path and mine are different.”

“His pursuit is primarily resources, while mine is primarily the hearts and minds of the people. And through these different philosophies, we have both obtained what we wanted.”

Li Tianming strolled through the streets of the old capital, many members of the Divine Treasure Clan greeting him and expressing their gratitude.

In the eyes of the Divine Treasure Clan, he was now a great hero!

But he continued walking, gradually moving away from the hustle and bustle, to a secluded place to continue his contemplation.

“What do I want to do? In my current situation, what can I do?” Li Tianming asked himself.

It was difficult to find an answer!

On one side was the pressure from the young emperor, and on the other was his own resistance to the ‘extermination plan’.

These two questions, like two torrents rushing into a canyon, created a fierce impact on his heart.

At this moment, Li Tianming took out his communication star tower and sent a message to a distant place.

Soon, the message received a response, and a golden-haired, golden-eyed girl appeared on Li Tianming’s communication star tower.

“Ling’er.” Li Tianming smiled slightly, but a trace of confusion could not be hidden in his eyes.

“Brother, how is the conquest going?” Jiang Feiling asked with a smile.

But in just an instant, she noticed something different about Li Tianming.

“Could it be… not going well?” Jiang Feiling asked in confusion.

“Some things are going well, and some things aren’t going well.” Li Tianming said helplessly.

“Why is that?” Jiang Feiling was even more puzzled.

Li Tianming briefly explained the current predicament and choices he faced to Jiang Feiling, mainly the issue of dealing with the Divine Treasure Clan.

Jiang Feiling listened attentively, tilting her head slightly, and occasionally frowning.

After hearing the whole story, Jiang Feiling smiled gently and said, “I don’t want you to be troubled, brother, but you really need to find the answer yourself. Everyone’s experiences are different, and the paths they cultivate are also different.”

Li Tianming sighed slightly and said, “Of course I know that, but right now I feel like there’s a knot in my heart that’s hard to untie.”

“What if I don’t follow the young emperor’s wishes? I want to refuse, but what’s the reason for refusing?” Li Tianming sighed, as if asking himself.

The golden-haired, golden-eyed girl’s phantom image that appeared on the communication star tower was pointed at Li Tianming’s left chest by Jiang Feiling with a finger.

“The answer is here, starting from your heart,” Jiang Feiling said softly.

“Starting from my heart…?” Li Tianming looked up, somewhat bewildered.

Jiang Feiling smiled and said, “We’ve come all the way from the Yanhuang Continent together. I believe that through all the experiences and witnessing, the answer must have already been planted in your heart.”

She continued, “Calm down and think carefully. What is the fundamental purpose of ruling? What was your initial intention in embarking on the path of Emperor?”

“Actually, you know what to do when faced with the choice of the Divine Treasure Clan. All you need to do is believe in yourself.”

Li Tianming pondered for a long time…

After a while,

Li Tianming finally raised his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and said, “Putting all living beings first, the Emperor’s Way… is the first righteous path throughout the ages!”

“The righteous path will never let the people fall into despair. In any case, slaughtering the Divine Treasure Clan is unacceptable, and I should never change my Emperor’s Way because of the brutality of others.”

The golden-black light in his eyes burned brightly, as if it could dispel all the fog and reveal the true path!

That path, centered on the golden Emperor’s Way, and complemented by the black, majestic, and domineering Way.

This is Li Tianming’s Emperor’s Way!

He unconsciously took a step forward, his eyes burning with extreme intensity!

“My imperial path is to create a better world, not for the hegemony of one person or one race.”

“If my subjects are unhappy, or even face despair, that is absolutely a betrayal of my imperial will.”

“I must never make so-called correct decisions for the sake of currying favor. This would harm both the masses under my rule and my own cultivation of the Great Dao; these two are inherently intertwined, forming my imperial system!”

“Anything that harms my people must never be done, no matter who the perpetrator is; I must resist!”

His gaze gradually hardened, no longer clouded by any confusion, hesitation, or wavering.

The fog that had seemed to envelop him was now completely dispelled.

“So… my decision is, absolutely no compromise!” A confident smile returned to Li Tianming’s face.

“Perhaps the current situation is indeed unfavorable to me, but I will still fight, fight by every possible means.”

“Whether it’s slaughtering my people or cutting off the Line Source Path, I will not choose it. I will stand firm on my path.” Li Tianming said with burning eyes.

“Congratulations, brother, for holding fast to your principles during this test of your heart.” Jiang Feiling clapped her hands and smiled.

“Thank you, Ling’er. I now feel my path is incredibly clear, without any worries.” Li Tianming laughed.

“What are you thanking me for? That’s so cheesy.” Jiang Feiling pouted.

“You’re so happy over such a small thing. If I told you the next three pieces of news, you’d probably jump for joy.” Jiang Feiling smiled.