Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7113

Chapter 7024: Let’s Play Around!

The young emperor gently grasped her slender wrist and said calmly, “It’s alright.”

During this time, Jiu Ding stood silently by, secretly observing the young emperor’s expression.

At this moment, the young emperor turned his gaze to Jiu Ding and said calmly, “Is what Yuan’er said true?”

Before Jiu Ding could respond, Jiu Yuan became unhappy. She raised her small fist as if to punch the young emperor’s chest, but she didn’t get hit at all.

Then Jiu Yuan pouted and said aggrievedly, “Emperor, you actually doubted me, it’s really… so hurtful, boohoo…”

“One person’s perspective is one-sided. Only from multiple perspectives can one truly reflect the actual situation of a matter.” The young emperor’s lips curled slightly. “As an emperor, you must never be blinded by one-sided words when looking at things, understand?”

“I don’t understand, I only know that the emperor bullied me…” Jiu Yuan pretended to cry, but no tears fell.

“It seems your path to becoming an emperor is still too immature; you need to cultivate more diligently,” the young emperor said calmly.

“Hehe! I don’t need it; having Your Majesty here is enough,” Jiu Yuan said, burying her head in the young emperor’s arms like a docile kitten.

“Alright, stop fooling around,” the young emperor suddenly said expressionlessly.

Sensing something was wrong, Jiu Yuan’s delicate body trembled slightly, and she instantly quieted down.

“Jiu Ding, continue. What’s your opinion?” the young emperor looked up at Jiu Ding.

Jiu Ding’s lips twitched, hesitant to speak, but he still said, “Regarding this matter, Li Tianming did act within the framework of the Emperor’s Plan and regulations with reason and evidence. Otherwise, he would never have had the courage to execute Huan Sheng. That being said, he used the regulations as a pretext to obstruct Your Majesty’s investigation of the criminals; his actions were provocative, rebellious, and confrontational.”

“Your comprehension is quite good. Yuan’er introduced you here; you’re still somewhat useful,” the young emperor said calmly.

“I am deeply honored by Your Majesty’s favor, Your Majesty,” Jiuding bowed respectfully.

The young Emperor nodded slightly and said, “Alright, now that this has happened, tell me how to handle the aftermath.”

“I believe that if this boy is not eliminated, he will ultimately affect Your Majesty’s imperial path,” Jiuding said in a deep voice.

“I have already made an agreement with him that our imperial paths represent the two sides of the Emperor’s Heaven Plan, and we must coexist. How can you go back on your word now?” the young Emperor said with a half-smile.

To be honest, this argument about the ‘two sides of the imperial path’ was a joke. Everyone knew how irreconcilable they were.

But now that he was bringing this up, Jiuding was sweating profusely.

He couldn’t guess how the young Emperor wanted him to respond, and if he guessed wrong, the consequences would be unpredictable.

At this moment, Jiuyuan was beside the young Emperor, secretly giving Jiuding frantic winks.

Only then did Jiuding steel himself and say, “His so-called ‘benevolence’ is itself a form of defiance against the Emperor, but the Emperor did not hold it against him and forgave his offense. This is true ‘benevolence.’ Now, his ‘false benevolence’ has overshadowed the Emperor’s ‘true benevolence,’ and if this continues, it will have endless consequences for Your Majesty’s imperial path. Therefore, he must die.”

The young Emperor looked at Jiuding, whose head was bowed so low it almost touched his toes, and nodded slightly, but his expression remained expressionless.

“What you’ve said doesn’t eliminate the harm he brings me, but just looking at it from this perspective, doesn’t it seem as if I’m recklessly suppressing others to achieve my own goals?” the young Emperor said calmly.

Instantly, his imperial aura was revealed, giving Jiuding a sense of supreme authority.

Faced with his words and imposing presence, Jiuding broke out in a cold sweat, his body trembling involuntarily.

He gritted his teeth, suppressing the terror in his soul, and said tremblingly, “Emperor, eliminating him is like adding a stepping stone to your path of conquest. Li Tianming is now known as the number one outsider, and although he’s just an outsider, Emperor, by suppressing and killing him, you completely crush him in terms of combat power and imperial path, which can be seen as a demonstration against the petty villains of the outsiders. This will further elevate Emperor’s dominance within the clan and earn you more prestige.”

His words fell silent.

Jiuding anxiously awaited the young Emperor’s reply, and even Jiuyuan frowned slightly.

The young Emperor remained calm throughout.

Huansheng’s death hadn’t angered him, at least not outwardly.

Jiuding’s suggestion didn’t surprise him either; he remained indifferent, his expression undisturbed.

“I came here to deal with this person, but now that there’s been a little twist, Li Tianming seems quite interesting,” the young emperor chuckled. “He needs some energy to be considered a worthy opponent to play with.”

“Your Majesty is mighty,” Jiuding chimed in at the opportune moment.

The young emperor reached out and gathered a strand of Jiuyuan’s long, colorful hair, then continued, “He once lured the Demon-Subduing Saint Emperor out of the Heavenly Emperor Sect and killed him, which means he must have a powerhouse above the Heavenly Venerable level behind him.”

It seemed he was indeed paying attention to Li Tianming, even knowing about the Demon-Subduing Saint Emperor’s death.

Jiuding raised his eyes and tentatively asked, “What does Your Majesty mean…?”

“To remain unfazed in the face of a garrison of three thousand Heavenly Venerables can only prove one thing: he has something to rely on. And that reliance is that a powerhouse above the Heavenly Venerable level behind him is already in the Little Divine Treasury Star System, or even within the Old Capital,” the young emperor said, his gaze slightly narrowed.

“Wh…what?!”

“Your Majesty means that a powerhouse above the Heavenly Venerable is watching everything?”

Upon hearing this, both Jiuding and Jiuyuan widened their eyes, utterly shocked.

Before this, they had never considered the matter in this direction, simply assuming Li Tianming was stubborn.

Now, knowing the truth, the thought of a super-powerful being watching them negotiate with Li Tianming during their operation in the Old Capital sent chills down their spines.

“That’s right.” The young Emperor’s lips curled slightly, and he continued, “So, if you really want to destroy him, you can’t force him. You have to destroy him little by little. Killing this person isn’t difficult if you rely on his background, but it’s pointless. Continue using the method of eroding his imperial path, slowly probing out his true strength.”

“Your Majesty is wise. Your subject should learn more from Your Majesty.” Emperor Jiuding bowed and cupped his hands.

He now admired the young Emperor to the point of prostration.

“You’re not bad, at least you’re more intelligent than that Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan member. Keep up the good work and make the most of your time with my Emperor’s Army; you’ll reap the rewards,” the young Emperor said with a smile.

“Thank you, Emperor,” Jiuding bowed respectfully again.