Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7784

Chapter 7701: Level One Subordinate Sect

After some thought, Ji Ziling frowned slightly and sighed.

“Sister, why are you sighing? That Illusion Sect, it’s just a sect from the outer regions, isn’t it? Can’t we handle it?” Ji Qingyue asked, puzzled.

Ji Ziling glanced apologetically at Li Tianming, then pulled Ji Qingyue aside.

Once they were alone, Ji Ziling said, “Qingyue, I know you care about your ‘brother,’ but things aren’t that simple. Father can’t directly intervene in these minor skirmishes in the outer regions. My first thought was that we should offer help privately to resolve the problem.”

“Then let’s help! With Brother Tianming’s potential, helping him won’t be a loss!” Ji Qingyue said, raising her chin slightly.

“However, after much thought, I believe this matter should be left to Father to decide. If we act on our own and give the other side a handle, we’ll be in deep trouble. Father has experienced many things, big and small; he has solutions for big problems and small problems alike. Reporting to Father is much better than us acting recklessly. The only problem is that for the sake of national peace, he might refuse, which is what I’m worried about,” Ji Ziling explained slowly.

“That’s still better than doing nothing, isn’t it? Let’s give it a try. What if Father really has a good solution?” Ji Qingyue said optimistically. “Besides, Brother Tianming is a reasonable person. If all else fails, we can protect him alone. It’s not difficult. Let’s ignore the grudges in the outer regions for now and let him take revenge himself in the future. That’s enough.”

“Yes, you’re right. That’s the only way then. Let’s try anything.” Ji Ziling nodded.

“…”

The communication star tower in front of Li Tianming showed the images of the two of them again.

“Tianming, wait a moment. We need to ask Father for a solution,” Ji Ziling said with a slight smile. The fact

that she didn’t immediately refuse meant there was hope.

Li Tianming smiled and clasped his hands in thanks, “In that case, thank you both, Your Highnesses.”

After saying this, they ended the communication, and Li Tianming waited silently…

Several hours passed, and the communication tower in front of Li Tianming lit up again.

As soon as Ji Ziling’s image appeared, she casually left a message:

“Come to the palace. We’re all in Lingyue Palace.”

She ended the communication immediately, leaving Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling staring at each other.

Li Tianming put away the communication tower, glanced at Jiang Feiling beside him, and smiled, “Let’s go.”

Their status as husband and wife was already common knowledge, and Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling set off hand in hand.

After leaving the Myriad Sects Battle Hall, a royal-style spaceship was already parked in front of them.

A man in gold and red armor, seemingly a general, stepped off the starship.

“Distinguished guests of the Qianfeng royal family. The two princesses have ordered me to come and escort you. Please board the ship,” he said respectfully.

Li Tianming’s eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded. Then, he led Jiang Feiling onto the starship.

After a while, the starship arrived at its destination. They still needed to enter the palace before heading to Lingyue Palace.

Led by a palace maid, Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling arrived at Lingyue Palace.

Ji Qingyue disliked having too many servants, so there was almost no one else in Lingyue Palace. Furthermore, since it wasn’t a birthday banquet, the royal family members were also absent.

Passing through the idyllic courtyard filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, Li Tianming entered the main hall again.

There, a tall and imposing figure stood in the hall.

Emperor Qianfeng

, adorned with a magnificent crown and a star-studded robe, appeared as if embraced by a constellation of stars. His eyes were deep and serene, like a still pool, as he sat quietly in the grand hall. Beside him stood the dignified and beautiful Ji Ziling, a woman who perfectly embodied the majesty and charm of the eldest princess, and the mischievous and spirited Ji Qingyue with her green hair.

Upon entering the hall, Li Tianming bowed slightly, saying with neither servility nor arrogance, “Your subject Li Tianming greets Your Majesty.”

“No need for formalities,” Emperor Qianfeng gestured slightly before getting straight to the point. “Ziling has already told me about your current predicament. I can offer you assistance.”

Li Tianming’s eyes flickered with surprise; he hadn’t expected such decisiveness.

“In that case, Your Majesty, I thank you for your help,” Li Tianming bowed respectfully.

“Aren’t you curious about how I will help you?” Emperor Qianfeng asked with a smile.

At this moment, Ji Qingyue frantically winked at Li Tianming from the side.

Li Tianming was no fool, and immediately cupped his hands in greeting, saying, “Please enlighten me, Your Majesty.”

“This matter you encountered is not a problem for me, but I do not wish to resolve it through direct, forceful military support. Therefore, I have decided to incorporate your Li Clan Heavenly Emperor Sect, along with the other four sects—the Myriad Stars Imperial Sect, the Chaotic Dao Ruins, and the Myriad Phases Battle Sect—into the ‘First-Level Subordinate Sects’ of the Qianfeng Eternal Empire,” Emperor Qianfeng said slowly.

“First-Level Subordinate Sect?” A hint of doubt appeared in Li Tianming’s eyes.

He didn’t know what this meant, but he vaguely sensed that this title was not simple.

Ji Ziling smiled slightly and explained from the side, “Being included in the ‘First-Level Subordinate Sects’ means that your sects have all been incorporated into the Qianfeng Eternal Empire, becoming its subordinates, and not just ordinary subordinates.”

“I just learned of Father’s decision, and I can hardly believe it! You must thank him properly and remember this tremendous help.” Ji Qingyue hummed, “The most basic point about giving your sects this status is that anyone who dares to attack you is essentially declaring war on the Qianfeng Eternal Empire, which is a very serious offense to the Qianfeng Eternal Empire.”

“I see…” Li Tianming seemed to understand, and then cupped his hands and said, “I personally remember this kindness, and on behalf of all the brother sects and the members of our sects, I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty!”

“Hehe… As a subordinate of my Qianfeng Eternal Empire, are you ready to offer tribute?” Emperor Qianfeng suddenly laughed.

Li Tianming paused for a moment, then replied without hesitation, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. As a vassal state receiving protection, paying tribute and taxes is only natural, and we understand that.”

“Oh dear, Father, stop teasing Brother Tianming,” Ji Qingyue said playfully, then looked at Li Tianming with a grin and said, “My father already said that this is just a token gesture; our Great Qianfeng doesn’t need your paltry sums.”

Li Tianming couldn’t help but smile, “Your Majesty is truly joking.”

In reality, Li Tianming knew that such an opportunity was something other star systems would be eager to obtain, so he hadn’t hesitated at all.