Thousand Star Imperial City.
Li Tianming first gathered the power of the "two billion" All-Living Lines, then stepped confidently into Thousand Star Imperial City to request an audience with the Star Feather Emperor.
"Come in." said the Star Feather Emperor.
Li Tianming raced all the way to the central hall. The Star Feather Emperor was not seated upon his high throne, but waiting at the entrance. Standing beside him was unexpectedly Mu Ziyan. One was a handsome, middle-aged heartthrob; the other, a "young girl" with a fiery figure and delicate features. They seemed mismatched, yet when they stood together, there was an inexplicable sense of weariness about them.
After all, one was steady and composed, while the other was lively and spirited.
"Your Majesty."
Li Tianming stepped forward.
"Tianming, first let me congratulate you on your sweeping victory in the Level Five Clear Void Battlefield. I am delighted for you. But let me put the ugly words first: whether it was the Emperor-grade divine source or the Divine Sin Sword, you've cleaned out my reserves. Now I have sleeves swept clean and an open, honest heart!" The Star Feather Emperor said cheerfully.
Li Tianming laughed. "Your Majesty, saying that makes us sound like strangers... Don't worry, I'm not here to ask for treasures today. I want to lay my cards on the table with you."
"Lay your cards on the table?"
Upon hearing those words, the Star Feather Emperor coughed and turned serious.
"How are you laying your cards on the table? Don't scare people!" Mu Ziyan glared.
"Let him speak. Don't interrupt," said the Star Feather Emperor.
"Huh?" Mu Ziyan was about to flare up, but she restrained herself, pouted, and glared at Li Tianming.
"It's like this..." Li Tianming pointed at himself. "Ling'er, Xiaofeng, Qingyu, and I are