Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7237

Chapter 7150: Dynasty, Sect!

Upon hearing this, Sui Shenyao pondered for a moment and tentatively asked, “So… the Heavenly Emperor Sect, while claiming to be a sect, is actually based on the imperial dynasty, a sect disguised by the imperial dynasty?”

“Yaoyao is right.” Li Tianming nodded, then his gaze narrowed slightly as he said, “In the end, the Heavenly Emperor Sect isn’t really a star system sect. If we define it as a sect, then someone like me, or other talented disciples, should be able to enter the core of power in the future, and even become candidates for sect leader.”

Aurora said, “The Li Imperial Clan, and even the Guardian Imperial Clan, are like born nobles in the Heavenly Emperor Sect. Other disciples are inherently inferior to them. The Supreme Emperor Ancestor should be considered one of those who can reach the core of power, but we haven’t seen a Supreme Emperor Ancestor outside of the ‘Imperial Clan’ yet.”

“Yes, so it’s impossible for someone outside the ‘Imperial Clan,’ that is, an ‘outsider,’ to hold power in the Heavenly Emperor Sect, because the Heavenly Emperor Sect is a super dynasty. Even the sect leader and other powerful figures are basically hereditary, especially the Li Imperial Clan, who is the true power center of the entire Heavenly Emperor Sect.” Li Tianming said with a profound gaze.

“You could tell from the young Emperor’s performance back then that he cared a lot about public opinion and his performance on the battlefield. This wasn’t just about winning the Mandate of Heaven; it was more about giving his clan an answer sheet. He needed to demonstrate his literary and military prowess to prove himself and gain better development within the clan, perhaps even competing for a position!” An Ning added, frowning.

In essence, the young Emperor’s efforts to perform were about seeking merit to gain power, using achievements to establish a foundation for power.

In other words, to gain the attention of the clan or the royal family, outstanding performance was paramount.

“Brother, as you said, if we consider the Heavenly Emperor Sect as a dynasty, then the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan belongs to the nobility, right?” Jiang Feiling blinked.

“That’s right. In reality, the nine guardian imperial clans are equivalent to the nine noble families. If one noble family is nearly wiped out, the other noble families and royal families will definitely not stand idly by. That’s what I’m worried about.” Li Tianming said with a slightly solemn expression, pausing for a moment before continuing, “If this matter escalates, it will be difficult for the Li imperial clan to stand on our side. The scale we’ve been controlling will become a complete enemy, which is something we don’t want to face at this stage.”

“But actually, these guardian imperial clans aren’t necessarily so united. They might not attack us just because the Huantian imperial clan is destroyed. If there are guardian imperial clans among them that are at odds with them, they might even applaud it?” Sui Shenyao said.

“I think it’s highly unlikely that this will happen.” Li Tianming shook his head.

“Why?” Sui Shenyao frowned slightly, puzzled.

“It’s undeniable that there might be discord among the guardian imperial clans, as you mentioned, Yao Yao. However, the death of a powerful member of the Huan Tian Imperial Clan might be a matter of mutual dependence for the other guardian imperial clans, ultimately leading to a united front against a common enemy,” Li Tianming said with a slightly grave expression. “At that time, I will become the target of everyone’s attacks.”

“I see…” Sui Shenyao said thoughtfully.

“So the Huan Tian Imperial Clan is a vassal of the Li Imperial Clan, and I am merely an outsider, a minor official of the dynasty. If I were to kill a group of imperial nobles, and kill them all, it would be an extremely bold move. This choice would inevitably lead to two possible outcomes: First, because it sets a precedent for massacring entire clans, the other guardian imperial clans would all feel insecure and want to eliminate me as an unstable factor. Second, the Li Imperial Clan would directly intervene to eliminate this hidden danger, which would be the worst possible outcome,” Li Tianming said, frowning slightly.

“We do need to be careful when facing a behemoth like the Heavenly Emperor Sect. Some of the guardian imperial clans have taken the initiative to attack us, and Ling’er’s actions were out of necessity. But we must not make enemies unnecessarily; it’s best to avoid them if possible.” Aurora nodded in agreement.

Li Tianming continued, “Most importantly, the powerful figure behind my so-called ‘minor official position’ doesn’t belong to this dynasty. To put it more seriously, he’s gained his position through the assistance of another country, which is a very sensitive situation. Of course, I have no choice. If this dynasty were to thrive, I wouldn’t need much external support; showcasing my own talent would be enough.”

Jiang Feiling frowned slightly upon hearing this, saying, “In that case, are we really going to send these people back, emboldening those who harbor murderous intentions towards you?”

Li Tianming shook his head, saying, “I want to wait, to wait and see. You know, if the price is bearable, I will never let them go. But currently, unless absolutely necessary, we cannot directly antagonize the Li imperial family. Let’s delay and see how things develop.”

Having received this result, everyone was somewhat unwilling. After all, they had come to their doorstep and acted wildly, yet they couldn’t simply kill them.

An Ning sighed slightly, “Alright then, at least the person is still in our hands. Even if the Heavenly Emperor Sect comes to demand them, we can at least negotiate. We definitely can’t let them leave for nothing; we have to make them bleed!”

“That’s for sure,” Li Tianming said with a slight smile.

Jiang Feiling smiled and said, “Brother, that girl from the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan should still be on the spaceship. Shall we bring her out?”

“Hmm, I wonder what she’ll think of all this,” Li Tianming said helplessly.

At this moment, Li Tianming and the others arrived beside the ‘Illusionary Whale’ spaceship. Li Tianming

had already retrieved the spaceship’s core, which controlled the spaceship, from the black-robed light-year elder’s Sumeru Ring.

Soon, Li Tianming found a secret chamber inside, where there was a pure white sphere about three meters in diameter, suspended in mid-air.

He tentatively asked, “Senior Sister Illusionary Destruction?”

“Governor Li? That’s great, you’re alright!” A surprised girl’s voice came from the pure white sphere.

At this moment, Jiang Feiling gently brushed her hand, and tiny specks of light scattered from her palm, quickly enveloping the pure white sphere like a swarm of fireflies.

Soon, the sphere seemed to melt away as if melted by the golden light, revealing the white-clad girl within.

*Thud!*

Upon appearing, Huanmie collapsed to the ground. Having had her senses sealed for so long and unable to move, she was momentarily disoriented. At

this moment, Aurora stepped forward, smiling as she helped her up.

“Th…thank you,” Huanmie said, bowing slightly.

Aurora smiled and nodded, saying nothing more.

Aurora, being an elder, felt a pang of sympathy for Huanmie’s experience of having a partner like Huansheng, and the controversy surrounding her within the clan because of it.

However, after adjusting to her new body, Huanmie quickly knelt before Li Tianming.