Only after all this had been said did everyone remember the "humble officer," Li Tianming, who had been sitting in the corner from the start!
The boy's ability to survive the Left and Right Tomb Kings was already heaven-defying, but he was still a child, so people unconsciously overlooked him. Besides, he was an outsider, not a member of the Holy Blood Clan, or even truly a member of the An Clan.
How to make use of Li Tianming was a question the Xuanting Emperor had to consider.
Should he elevate him into a symbol of resistance against the Divine Tomb Cult, or simply let him serve as a sacred general's advisor and follow the rules?
Clearly, the Xuanting Emperor had yet to decide. In his mind, Li Tianming was undoubtedly a dangerous figure, like a double-edged sword. He could use him to wound others, but feared cutting himself as well!
The Retired Emperor bringing the boy up now had indeed caught the Xuanting Emperor by surprise.
Before he could make a decision, the Retired Emperor smiled and beckoned to Li Tianming. "My grandson-in-law! You could say we only got to know each other through a fight! Now you're a distinguished nine-star disciple of the main cult, yet those villains have gone mad enough to try to seize your resources. Their audacity is utterly laughable! Now your grandfather, the Retired Emperor, will give you a chance to make them pay. Let's accomplish something great together! Will you join me?"
Li Tianming silently praised White Wind for setting the tone so well, but put on a thoroughly surprised expression himself. Pointing at himself, he asked, "Retired Emperor, can I really help?"
"Are you joking? How many people here can make both the Left and Right Tomb Kings eat dirt? The Divine