Beastmaster of the Ages

The gloomy power of death surrounded them, making even these powerhouses tremble with dread when facing those ferocious ghoul kings and ghoul emperors.

“Um... Young Lord Li, Young Master Li!” Granny Pu forced an awkward smile. She slapped herself on the mouth, and said, “This old one had no eyes, and wrongly accused Young Lord Li! I hope to sincerely apologize. I hope that on account of Starlord Jiang, you won’t hold this against this old woman. My apologies, my mind is muddled in my old age!”

“I was wrong as well.” Feng Buhuo forced a smile too. “Your methods are truly awe-inspiring. None of us ever imagined Flameyellow could give birth to a miracle such as you. In our narrow-mindedness, we underestimated the breadth of a gentleman’s heart! Truly sorry.”

“Sorry!” Meng Xinlan was straightforward.

“Stop there.” Tianming raised his brows and looked at them. “Why are you saying all this? We’re not friends. If you have a request, just state it... as long as the price is right.”

“Uh...” Granny Pu exchanged a glance with the two beside her, then clenched her teeth, knelt down before Tianming, and pleaded miserably, “Young Lord Li, the Tian Jiu Cult runs rampant. I hope Young Lord Li, for the sake of the ancestor, would join us in putting down those mad dogs of the Tian Jiu Cult and eliminating the threat forever. My Kunlan primalwingers will remember your kindness for all eternity!”

“Stop!” Tianming hushed them, pointing at the golden crystal star behind him. “You know I am guarding your ancestor, don’t you? Since that’s the case, how could I possibly take even half a step away? As I see it, you Kunlan primalwinger are mighty and overflowing with talent, all elite strategists. Defeating the Tian Jiu Cult will simply be another feather in your cap! I’ll be here cheering for you.”

Granny Pu and Feng Buhuo felt their blood boiling at these words, yet they still had to keep smiling.

Meng Xinlan kept her cool. She thought for a moment, then asked, “Young Lord Li mentioned terms earlier. May I ask, what conditions would please you?”

Tianming sighed. “To tell the truth, because of your ancestor, I actually feel like family with you. The situation now is indeed dire, and I wish to help as much as I can. But your earlier actions have cooled the passion within me. Since the three of you have come to apologize, I won’t hide it: if you want me to fight again, only one thing is needed.”

“What is it?” Granny Pu asked nervously.

Tianming spoke with absolute seriousness. “Sincerity.”

“Sincerity?” The three were thrown for a loop

“Please explain, Young Lord Li.” Meng Xinlan asked.

“It’s simple. As long as I feel the sincerity from all of you, I will naturally act on your behalf,” Tianming said.

“How can you feel it?” Meng Xinlan asked.

“I’ve already felt the sincerity of you three. Unfortunately, this Primordial Sands is not under your control. I want the decision-maker to show me his sincerity,” Tianming said.

“Young Lord Li, please speak plainly.” Granny Pu said gloomily.

“Simple.” Tianming raised his brows, pointed toward Grand Jiang, and said loudly, “Let your Lord Yue come here, kowtow to me three times, and apologize thrice. Then I will immediately set out for the Grand Feng and annihilate the Tian Jiu Cult without leaving a single one alive.”

“Uh...” The three of them felt as though struck by lightning. For them to kowtow was possible, but they knew Lord Yue would never do so.

On the Grand Jiang, many people heard Tianming’s words and also felt the suffocating tension.

“I already told you not to waste time here. Set out.” Lord Yue cast a cold glance at Tianming.

“I mean it. Come and kowtow, I’ll leave right away.” Tianming sneered.

“The primalwingers have survived until today without ever bowing our heads. We alone are enough to defend our heritage and homeland.” Lord Yue’s voice was cold.

“Set out!” Granny Pu glared viciously at Tianming and gave up.

Meanwhile, on Grand Jiang’s side, Lin Shenjian and Chen Qing exchanged glances, then asked Jiang Tianzhou, “Can we ask him to change the condition? Lord Yue is a proud, proud man. Asking him to kneel is too difficult.”

“He won’t change it. This child has his own ideas. Let’s not interfere.” Jiang Tianzhou said firmly.

“In that case, I am unwilling to take people to the Grand Feng.” Lin Shenjian suddenly loudly spoke up.

“Lin Shenjian, what did you just say?” Feng Buhuo was furious when he heard this.

Lin Shenjian’s gaze passed over Feng Buhuo, and he said gravely, “It is a fact that you disrespected your ally earlier. So let me ask, which is more important. The so-called dignity and face, or the lives of tens of millions of cosmic gods? Everyone must understand, we didn’t need so much sacrifice. It was you who drove away the one who came to help.”

“Shut your mouth! You’ve betrayed us, haven’t you?” Feng Buhuo shouted angrily.

Lin Shenjian did not answer him, but turned back to the five million cosmic gods of his Grand Lin and asked, “Do you want to fight a hopeless battle, or fight one where we have a higher chance of victory?”

“Of course the one with better odds!” countless people roared.

“We came to help and give support. But we won’t sacrifice ourselves just to preserve someone’s pride! Don’t forget our six maniverse-class worlds each govern themselves. Though allied, we have no overlord. If Starlord Jiang can kneel, why can’t the other starlords admit fault?” Lin Shenjian’s momentum exploded. His words pressed forward, leaving others no way to rebut.

“Indeed. If it were me, I would be more than willing to kneel once if it could resolve a calamity threatening the primalwinger for ten thousand generations...” Jiang Tianzhou said weakly.

As soon as these words left his lips, everyone’s eyes turned sharply to Lord Yue. The atmosphere became deadly serious and strange.

Lord Yue lifted his head to gaze icily at Jiang Tianzhou and the others.

“Where are your spines? If our ancestors knew, they would feel shame because of you!” After speaking, he glanced at Lin Shenjian and Chen Qing.

“The reinforcements of your Grand Lin and Grand Chen may stay behind and kowtow to outsiders in apology. As for the rest who have the will, follow me to aid our kin of the Grand Feng!”

With those words, the entire primalwinger alliance split into two parts.

Lord Yue led ten million from the Grand Yue, plus fifteen million from the Grand Feng, Grand Meng, and the Pu Clan, for a total of twenty-five million. They boarded their astralships, soared into the sky, headed toward the Grand Feng.

After they left, Jiang Tianzhou came up to Tianming and asked: “Why press them so hard?”

Tianming’s gaze was icy as he said, “The astralship fleet of Empress Xia has appeared as well.”