Beastmaster of the Ages

Was Shen Wu really behind the pathway to the Primordial Sands and Tian Jiu's assault on the wonderians? The five imperatores felt too odd about what was going on. Those were both things that caused the Eightpart Pantheons massive losses. Granted, the former was what they wanted to use to kill Tianming, only for it to be turned against them. Regardless, Tian Jiu was a disaster to the wonderians, so why would Shen Wu do such a thing?

Imperator Mo said, "Tian Jiu is the fated enemy of the wonderians! If she hadn't appeared, the wonderians wouldn't be in such dire straits, so why?"

Shen Wu didn't react in the slightest.

Imperator Shen calmly said, "Tian Jiu was awakened to stimulate her devouring urge."

While the imperatores were still confused, Imperator Ming asked, "Imperator Shen, please explain this devouring urge."

"Before all this, Tian Jiu had a good relationship with Li Tianming. Had that been allowed to develop, she would eventually become a piece he can use! Think about it. How would we be able to kill him with Tian Jiu on his side?"

Their expressions sank even further. Imperator Yinne flapped her wings and said, "Indeed. Tian Jiu back then had already recovered quite a bit of power. As long as she's there, the wonderians won't be able to make any move. Our attack on the Primordial Sands would've failed all the same, and we would've faced even more difficulty trying to kill Li Tianming!"

Imperator Yan asked, "Then why would she attack the wonderians?"

Both of Imperator Shen's bodies looked at him and said, "That's the only way to kickstart her devouring urge to make her lose her mind. That will allow her to awaken Tian Jiu's true consciousness! Otherwise, she would've truly become Li Tianming's weapon. This was the only way."

"We understand." The imperatores nodded and looked at Shen Wu respectfully. Di Yi and Shen Wu were beings superior to imperatores, a fact that they were well aware of. However, they seldom interfered directly in matters of the Upper Star Ruin until now, and it was also due to Tianming!

"In other words, opening the pathway was a means to help us. It was our fault that we messed up and ended up where we are today," Imperator Mo said, glancing at Imperator Yan and Imperator Cang.

"There is no need to bring up matters long past," Shen Wu said. Her cold, silver gaze gave her an immense sense of intrigue and mystery, making her almost a sacred figure. "I didn't come here to listen to you argue. Listen well. Tian Jiu is still controllable. She will become a weapon that we'll use against Li Tianming, so do not worry about that."

Imperator Mo and the other four exchanged glances and felt a heavy burden evaporate. With Di Yi and Shen Wu and even Tian Jiu on their side, they could rest assured!

Imperator Shen added, "It just so happens that the chaos Tian Jiu caused exposed quite a lot of dissenters among the wonderians. We know clearly where each of us stand now."

It was clear to them that Imperator Shen was referring to the Perpetual Wonderqueen and the other wonderians who fled.

Imperator Cang asked, "Then, how would we solve our current predicament?"

Everyone turned to look at Shen Wu. In recent times, days have felt like years. Tianming was constantly a bone in their throats. The explosive rise of the flameyellow divinities already began to threaten their rule over the universe.

Shen Wu looked around with her cold, silver eyes. "There is one thing I need to be clear with you all about. Back then, the nine of us had a communication issue and differing opinions which caused us to miss out on an opportune time, giving Li Tianming an extra century of growth.

"However, our thoughts are now aligned. Tian Jiu is already under our control. Apart from Huang Qi, who has been taken prisoner by Li Tianming, all of us have achieved a common understanding. We will work with the Eightpart Pantheons in the Realm of Order and the Chaos Alliance in the realm of Chaos. All forces in this universal body will join forces to rid the universe of the cancerous Li Tianming and his flameyellow divinities."

Shen Wu had shown all her trump cards to the imperatores. All the pieces were in place.

"Magnificent!" Imperator Mo rose slowly. Ripples of cursed and disastrous power appeared across his pale skin when he thought about Tianming and raged.

"It's about time to pull in the universe-spanning net that we cast." Shen Wu's eyes glowed with killing intent.

Imperator Yan also rose and said, "The Starfall Pantheon will offer our full support for this operation."

"The Sundown Pantheon pledges the same," Imperator Cang said. These two knew when to take a step back. Even though they did have a legitimate excuse to retreat, it didn't change how they caused the Eightpart Pantheons huge casualties. However, they wouldn't miss out on a chance to eradicate Tianming. They had to show their sincerity.

Imperator Ming looked at them and smirked. "Do not forget that you have hostages in their hands. Don't tell me that you'll pull back at the last moment."

Imperator Yan glared at him, expression unchanging. "My imperial son is indeed in his hands. We have tried to negotiate with him, but he didn't release my son at all. So, it's a lost cause."

"That's right," Imperator Cang said angrily. "I'm not counting on him to release my little empress either. He has already shown himself to not be someone who can be reasoned with. The only way to solve this is to kill him and get ourselves out of this situation."

Shen Wu seemed satisfied with their responses. "Very well. It is my wish that all of you will be able to set your personal motivations aside and focus on killing Li Tianming. Once he dies, the flameyellow divinities will no longer be able to cause huge waves. They can be wiped out easily."

Imperator Mo asked, "Senior Shen Wu, from what angle should we tackle this issue?"

"Setting the chaos umbral rice aside, we have seven ordered pantheons. One of the pantheons is absent. We shall start from them."

"Do you mean Deva Imperius?!" Imperator Shen and the others' killing intent spiked like never before.

***

Tianming was completely unaware of the conversation in the clouds. Even Yin Chen wouldn't be able to sneak under the nose of the Heavenly Dao.

He brought Huang Qi back to the Ninedragon Imperial Tomb and tossed her in it like a dead dog. "Yin Chen, can you reach Little Fish?"

He had a feeling that something was about to happen soon. The numbered Aeternal Beings would bring disaster to his doorstep soon enough. As he hadn't seen Moran for quite a while, he grew quite worried.

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