Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7075

Chapter 6986: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!

Immediately afterward, a fair-skinned young woman rushed in from outside the governor’s mansion.

She stepped between Li Tianming and the two powerful members of the Divine Treasure Clan, separating them with her hands.

The newcomer was Ji Yu, who had recently traveled to the Great Divine Treasure Star System to deliver a message; she appeared somewhat travel-worn.

Ji Yu bowed deeply, her voice filled with apology, “Governor Li, these two are not assassins, but my mother, the Divine Treasure Clan’s Empress, and the Divine Treasure Clan’s Grand Preceptor. They have come to negotiate.”

Li Tianming remained indifferent, his tone gradually hardening with each word, saying, “Attack first, then talk about cooperation? I came to extend a helping hand to the Great Divine Treasure Star System, and this is how you treat my sincerity?”

At the end, he glanced at them out of the corner of his eye, fully revealing the aura of the Emperor’s Primordial Dao.

This attack was merely a show of force by Li Tianming; the injuries were not severe, and both men had largely recovered from their shattered arms.

Faced with Li Tianming’s questioning, the Divine Treasure Clan’s Grand Preceptor bowed respectfully and said, “Governor Li is indeed young and accomplished, earning ‘Ji Feng’s’ utmost respect. I apologize for any offense I may have suffered with ‘Consort Yan’.”

‘Consort Yan’ was the title of this Divine Treasure Clan’s imperial consort, while the Grand Preceptor’s name was ‘Ji Feng.’

After Ji Feng expressed his apology, Consort Yan also nodded slightly and said, “My actions were intended to test your capabilities. I hope Governor Li will not mind; after all, I cannot entrust the future of my people to a weakling, can I?”

“Ha!” Li Tianming sneered, then rose from a throne in the center of the governor’s mansion and said, “So, what have you found out? Am I qualified to speak with you?”

“Governor Li’s entourage is indeed full of hidden talents, which I admire, and I truly feel this action was presumptuous,” Consort Yan said with a hint of apology.

Normally, regardless of strength or status, powerful figures like them wouldn’t address Li Tianming with respect.

However, the recent test forced them to take Li Tianming seriously.

This confidence stemmed from having a powerful ally, Jiang Feiling’s avatar!

The brief exchange had already shown them that they were no match for the two mysterious Divine Ruins Clan members.

Li Tianming raised an eyebrow and slowly said, “Then, am I qualified to negotiate cooperation with you now?”

Grand Preceptor Ji Feng bowed and said, “Governor Li certainly has enough confidence to protect the Divine Ruins Clan. Moreover, we have already witnessed your abilities in the common people of the old capital; you may possess abilities more important than strength.”

“Oh? Tell me, what are your thoughts after seeing ‘my’ Little Divine Ruins Star System?” Li Tianming asked, slightly surprised.

Ji Feng recalled everything he had seen in the Little Shenzang star system, his gaze deep as he slowly said, “Governor Li’s Heavenly Mandate Army seems to possess an extremely strong cohesion, with each member trusting you almost obsessively?”

“Given that this is your army, it’s normal for you to have strong personal charisma, but what surprises me more is that you’ve managed to subtly transform the beliefs of my Shenzang people into personal worship of you in such a short time. This is difficult, and it even makes me curious how you did it,” Ji Feng continued with surprise. “Because of

sincerity, there can never be exploitation under my rule. Moreover, my Heavenly Mandate Army and the Shenzang people of the Little Shenzang star system fought side-by-side to defend the old capital,” Li Tianming said calmly.

Ji Feng fell into deep thought upon hearing this, and soon smiled with relief, “I’ve learned a lot. Governor Li is a man of great wisdom.”

“You flatter me,” Li Tianming waved his hand, but seemed somewhat uninterested.

At this moment, Consort Yan smiled slightly and said, “The Imperial Advisor and I observed the old capital for a period of time and have learned the details of that battle. Governor Li is indeed amazing, and I admire him greatly.” “

I don’t need anyone’s approval to do things. If you really want to save the Shenzang Clan, stop wasting time with nonsense and get straight to the point,” Li Tianming said calmly. “You say you’re here to negotiate, so why haven’t you seen your Clan Emperor?”

Ji Feng stepped forward slightly and said solemnly, “At this moment, His Majesty the Clan Emperor is fighting on the battlefield, shouldering the most difficult line of defense and unable to leave. Therefore, he cannot come to meet Governor Li. Consort Yan and I will represent the Shenzang Clan to meet with Governor Li.”

Li Tianming nodded slightly and said, “Your decision may determine the future of the Shenzang Clan, so can you take responsibility for your words?” Ji Feng nodded heavily

and said, “Of course we can take responsibility. We have already consulted His Majesty the Clan Emperor, and he has ordered us to come. He also asked me to represent him to express his apologies for not being able to attend in person. We hope Governor Li understands.”

“Alright.” Li Tianming nodded, then continued, “Tell me, what questions do you have about this cooperation?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Feng turned his gaze to Yan Fei.

Yan Fei asked seriously, “What exactly is your purpose in sending us here? I heard from Yu’er that you’re leaving us a way out. What exactly are you planning to do?”

“I have no specific purpose.” Li Tianming glanced at her and slowly said, “The young emperor has conquered the Great Divine Treasury Star System. I can’t change what happens on your side, but if you can’t hold out and are about to collapse completely, as long as the Line Source Stack on the Great Divine Treasury Star System side doesn’t fall, my Line Source Stack won’t close prematurely.”

“You mean, you’ll take in our Divine Treasury Clan compatriots?” Yan Fei frowned slightly, surprised.

“Yes,” Li Tianming nodded. “The prerequisite is that you can hold the Line Source Stack. Only then will I accept the Shenzang Clan from the Great Shenzang Star System. But if the Line Source Stack falls, there’s nothing I can do.”

His gaze sharpened. “In other words, you’ll have to rely on your own efforts in the battle. I’m only responsible for receiving them, not necessarily for rescuing them. What I can promise is that as long as the Shenzang Clan comes from the Line Source Stack, I will accept them all.”

“What will you do with our people after you accept them?” Yan Fei asked, her eyes filled with worry.

Li Tianming glanced at her with his golden-black eyes and said, “As long as you can hide yourselves, I won’t interfere. You can live however you want in the Small Shenzang Star System.”

This was equivalent to providing them with a way to preserve their bloodline when the Great Shenzang Star System was completely defeated.

But the consequences of doing so would undoubtedly be enormous, so Yan Fei and Ji Feng didn’t understand Li Tianming’s motives at all.

Ji Feng pondered for a long time before questioning, “Such actions may bring you great trouble. How will you explain this to the young emperor? You might even be convicted of harboring a war criminal.”