Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7519

Chapter 7433: Secret Talk

The arrogant Li Clan powerhouses probably couldn’t have imagined that Wei Shendao would go to such lengths, betting on Li Tianming with such a risky move, which could lead to utter ruin with the slightest misstep.

They might even have scoffed.

Meanwhile,

Wei Shendao respectfully served tea and water to this group of powerhouses.

Providing the space of her residence while attending to these powerful figures, Wei Shendao was well aware of her position; if she were to reveal her true situation now, she would be crushed instantly!

Inside the room, completely enveloped by Wei Shendao’s Dao plants and protected by a Dao array barrier, all was silent.

Finally, Li Xuanyin, emerging from the shadows, slowly spoke. He said, “The powerful members of the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan have been confirmed wiped out. Their so-called disappearance is nothing but self-deception. The foundation of this great clan that followed us has been destroyed. Although some young geniuses remain, it’s practically the same as annihilation…”

“Does Li Tianming’s people really have that ability? If all the powerful members of the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan were to mobilize, even his wife from the Divine Ruins Clan might not be able to stop them, let alone do it so discreetly?”

A man in a golden sword robe suddenly stood up, seemingly agitated.

“Brother Qiongji, this matter is almost a done deal. Although there’s no concrete evidence like the image sphere, think about it, within the Heavenly Emperor’s territory, besides the Heavenly Emperor Sect, who else has the ability to wipe out one of the guardian imperial clans?” Li Shouyi, with his purple robe and long hair, said indifferently. Among

this group of powerful individuals, Li Shouyi was the youngest, but his voice seemed to carry considerable weight.

After all, he was still young, and there was still room for his cultivation to improve; he was a future super-strongman.

Upon hearing this, Li Qiongji slowly sat down, seemingly displeased. He said, “This Li Tianming isn’t a hero; he’s a criminal! A criminal whose sins can’t be absolved even by performing meritorious service!”

Everyone present fell silent.

In truth, they all already knew about the Illusionary Heavenly Clan’s capture of Li Tianming.

However, in the eyes of these powerful members of the Li Clan, Li Tianming was ultimately an outsider!

Perhaps he was strong and outstanding, but he would never belong to the Li Clan, and in terms of closeness,

he was far less than the guardian clan they had lived with for generations! Wei Shendao, standing in a corner, trembled almost imperceptibly after hearing this conversation.

Before, she had only speculated; she didn’t possess a method to truly uncover the truth.

But now, knowing everything from the mouths of the powerful members of the Li Clan, she was truly certain that the entire Illusionary Heavenly Clan had indeed been wiped out by the woman behind Li Tianming!

She didn’t know that Xiao Jiu had once stayed in the Divine Treasury Star System, so naturally, like these powerful figures, she attributed the achievement to Jiang Feiling.

But the result was the same: they would all be even more wary of those around Li Tianming.

Beside Li Xuanyin, the gaunt and aged Li Zhenyuan spoke slowly in a hoarse voice, “Actually, Li Tianming’s astonishing achievements in the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War, and the possibility of him going even further if he continues, will bring tangible benefits to the Heavenly Emperor Sect. From a purely economic perspective, keeping him to serve us is no less valuable than the powerful members of the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan. As generations change, some things will eventually disappear into history…”

“Uncle Zhenyuan, an entire guardian imperial clan was brutally wiped out! This isn’t just about profit; it’s a provocation against the dignity of our Heavenly Emperor Sect!” Li Qiongji retorted, his argument well-reasoned. “If we let this go unchecked and lose the trust of the other eight guardian imperial clans, we’ll truly be losing the forest for the trees. One guardian imperial clan isn’t important, but what if there are nine?”

At this moment, another member of the Li clan, dressed in white robes and with a pale face, resembling a refined scholar, chimed in, fanning himself with a fan. “Qiongji is right. The imperial path isn’t purely about military suppression. We are indeed very powerful within the Heavenly Emperor’s territory, but if we lose the hearts of the people, especially the hearts of these powerful clans, it will definitely shake our foundations.”

“Brother Tianjun thinks so too. Are we really going to let this kid continue to be so arrogant? Uncle Zhenyuan, actually, it doesn’t matter to me who dies. What I’m worried about is that if things continue like this, Li Tianming’s influence in the Li clan will grow stronger and stronger, even to the point of usurping power. By then, it will be too late!” Li Qiongji said coldly.

“Qiongji, calm down a bit. The reason we’ve gathered here is to discuss the next steps. We all understand the principles, but none of them seem to be perfect solutions. So we need to brainstorm and work together to handle this matter, or rather, to deal with this person.” Li Zhenyuan said in a low voice.

Only then did Li Qiongji lower his head slightly.

The small room fell silent again…

“Let me say a few words,” Li Xuanyin suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. He slowly said, “First of all, I think the best way is to discard him after he has served his purpose. We should wait until Li Tianming finishes the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War, and then secretly deal with him. This way, we can give an explanation to the other guardian imperial clans, and we can also protect the interests of the Li imperial clan.”

“That’s true, but it’s definitely not easy to do. After all, Li Tianming has many backup plans and powerful backers,” Li Shouyi said after a moment’s thought.

“So our current obstacle isn’t anything else, but the Eternal Heavenly Emperor’s attitude!” Li Xuanyin’s gaze sharpened, his expression turning cold. “The reason we’re secretly targeting Li Tianming is because the Heavenly Emperor hasn’t given clear instructions; his attitude remains ambiguous. Should we accept him and nurture him as one of our own, or nip him in the bud?”

At this moment, Li Qiongji, now calmer, glanced at him, seemingly deep in thought. He then said thoughtfully, “It’s precisely this ambiguity that hinders our decisions, making us hesitant and forcing us to act covertly even when targeting him… With the Heavenly Emperor backing us, even if we kill Li Tianming, we don’t need to worry about the woman behind him causing trouble.”

“That’s right. So I’m wondering if the Eternal Heavenly Emperor has some kind of plan of his own? Is he waiting for some opportune moment? I think we shouldn’t act rashly until the truth comes to light,” Li Xuanyin said with a profound look.

“Let’s do as Xuan Yin says. Let’s hold back for now and wait until Li Tianming fights the second round of the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor Battle. Maybe in the second round, he’ll encounter someone far stronger than himself and perish there. Then we won’t have to think about it anymore.” Li Zhenyuan tapped his cane.

It seemed he had temporarily put the topic to rest.