Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7095

Chapter 7006: The Savior!

Time passed slowly. After the group of powerful figures departed, no one had emerged from the Line Source Plank Road for a long time.

However, Li Tianming’s gaze towards the plank road was profound; he was still waiting.

Seeing Li Tianming’s calm demeanor, Li Muyun asked doubtfully, “Shouldn’t the last batch of Divine Treasure Clan members have all come out? Are there still some who haven’t?”

“Yes,” Li Tianming said confidently.

He looked at the plank road, which had been silent for so long, his gaze calm.

Li Muyun was surprised, but nodded, choosing to believe.

Some time passed again, and finally, a change occurred.

“Cough cough…”

A voice, weathered by time, came from the extinguished Line Source Plank Road.

“Someone’s coming?”

Li Muyun’s eyes narrowed, and she stared intently at the plank road.

At this moment, a very thin but beautiful woman appeared.

She was carefully supporting an old man as they walked, slowly but steadily.

This woman was Ji Yu!

She looked as if she had been weeping, her face streaked with tears, new ones appearing before the tears had dried; she was very sorrowful.

Perhaps it was the heartache over the old man’s injuries, or perhaps it was the memory of the carnage on the front lines

that etched those scenes into her mind, unforgettable…

The old man Ji Yu was supporting was hunched over, his aura strong yet chaotic.

He was covered in wounds, his body mangled and on the verge of collapse!

It seemed he had fought on the front lines, perhaps single-handedly withstanding immense pressure.

“This is…” Li Muyun frowned, looking at the newcomer with hesitant eyes.

However, Li Tianming had already learned of their arrival through Yin Chen. His gaze sharpened, and he slowly said, “This is the Emperor of the Divine Treasury Clan!”

“Wh…what? How could he look like this!” Li Muyun’s beautiful eyes widened in shock.

Not only her, but Li Tianming was also surprised. After all, the Emperor of the Wu Xuan Clan was tall and imposing, possessing the domineering aura of an emperor.

However, this Divine Treasure Clan Emperor was even dressed in coarse cloth, appearing no different from the ordinary Divine Treasure Clan elders Li Tianming had seen at the border.

Except for his pair of swirling eyes, deeper than any other Divine Treasure Clan member.

Ji Yu looked deeply sorrowful as she helped the Divine Treasure Clan Emperor to Li Tianming.

She forced herself to calm herself and then introduced them separately, “This is my father, the Divine Treasure Clan Emperor. This is the current Governor-General of the Small Divine Treasure Star System, Governor Li Tianming.”

Suddenly—

thump!

Before Ji Yu could finish speaking, the Divine Treasure Clan Emperor knelt directly before Li Tianming!

“Thank you, Governor Li, for saving our clan! On behalf of the entire Divine Treasure Clan, I thank you for everything you have done.” The Divine Treasure Clan Emperor’s eyes were red with emotion.

Thump!

Thump! Thump!

After kneeling, he repeatedly kowtowed while expressing his gratitude.

In the battlefield of the Great Divine Treasure Star System, the Divine Treasure Clan Emperor faced multifaceted pressures; any decision he made could alter the fate of the Divine Treasure Clan.

Now defeated and fallen, having arrived in the Little Divine Treasury Star System and returned to his old capital, the old man was overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude towards Li Tianming, causing him to burst into tears…

Li Tianming was astonished, never expecting their first meeting to be like this.

He was even more surprised that the other party would perform such a grand ceremony.

“Get up and speak first,” Li Tianming nodded.

At this moment, Ji Yu wiped away her tears and said, “Father Emperor, please get up. Governor Li’s governing philosophy is based on the equality of all things, and since governing the Little Divine Treasury Star System, he has never oppressed us in any way.”

As she spoke, she helped the Divine Treasury Clan Emperor to his feet.

“Equality?” The Divine Treasury Clan Emperor felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. He sighed, “But there aren’t many people who share Governor Li’s philosophy… The world is full of young emperors like him, who regard all life in the universe as worthless weeds. They grow stronger through plunder, they are veritable legal bandits…”

The Divine Treasury Clan’s hatred for the young emperor was etched into their souls, so the Divine Treasury Clan Emperor naturally had nothing kind to say to him.

Upon hearing this, Li Tianming remained calm and said, “He and I are simply on different paths. Perhaps I too will perish on the path of pursuing the Dao. The victor is king, the loser is villain; let’s see who laughs last.”

The Divine Treasure Clan Emperor’s tone was heavy. “At least for now, the Young Emperor wants us dead, while Governor Li wants us alive. Of course, we hope your Dao can endure to the end, even defeating his. However… this is indeed difficult, but it is the only hope for my Divine Treasure Clan. I look forward to it.”

“The conflict between me and the Young Emperor, in the end, is a clash of ruling philosophies. Why can you believe that I am genuinely protecting you?” Li Tianming raised an eyebrow in confusion, then continued, “Recently, many members of the Divine Treasure Clan have felt fear, suspecting that I am only feigning to accept your refugees, actually intending to join forces with the Young Emperor to trap and wipe you out. Don’t you doubt me?”

The Divine Treasure Clan Emperor shook his head, saying, “You are definitely different from them. Although I don’t know why you are willing to stand against them to protect the Divine Treasure Clan, at least you won’t slaughter my people.”

“Are you so certain?” Li Tianming asked with interest.

The Divine Treasure Clan Emperor raised his eyes, looking intently at Li Tianming, and said, “Before this, I had already learned about what you had done since arriving in the Little Divine Treasure Star System through Yu’er and through every member of the Divine Treasure Clan. The moment I saw your eyes, I knew you were the savior the Divine Treasure Clan had been waiting for.”

“Savior? Perhaps.” Li Tianming smiled helplessly, then continued, “To be honest, I’m not a truly benevolent person. Everything I’ve done is only to have a clear conscience, only to uphold my imperial path.”

“No, not just a savior, you are also a true emperor.” The Divine Treasure Clan Emperor’s eyes shone brightly, staring intently into Li Tianming’s golden-black pupils.

Li Tianming remained calm and said, “A true emperor? There are too many self-proclaimed emperors in this world. Which are real, and which are fake?”

“An emperor is chosen by the people. At least, a hegemonic power like the Li Clan is definitely not one. The people under their rule either live with hatred or are slaughtered, like the current Shenzang Clan.” The Shenzang Clan Emperor choked up as he spoke. He paused and continued, “But your fearlessness in the face of power and your unwavering faith are the most precious things in this universe! Therefore, I believe you are the true emperor!”

Upon hearing this, Li Tianming smiled and shook his head, saying, “Unfortunately, this preciousness comes at a price. It requires strength and a powerful background. Without these, I would have to kneel.”

“You must preserve this precious gift.” The Divine Treasure Clan Emperor’s eyes shone with unwavering determination. “No matter what, I am willing to lead the entire Divine Treasure Clan to our deaths for Governor Li. As long as you give us a glimmer of hope for survival, we will fight the true enemy to the very end!”