Of course, this appointment would be a gradual promotion. Almost no Young Emperor would directly appoint someone as Deputy Governor-General the way Li Tianming had.
Those who had not understood the situation clearly now grasped it after the Divine Treasury Saintess explained.
The Divine Treasury Saintess said coldly, "That is all just your side of the story. Who knows whether, when you make your final move, you will pin the crime of fighting to the death on us and then slaughter us?"
"Going back on your word is one of you invaders' usual tricks..."
Li Tianming nodded slightly. "I understand your temporary distrust. However, after talking for so long, you can now learn more about who I really am."
"I rose from a barren little star system. When I entered the Heavenly Emperor Sect, I defeated every competitor and became the sole successful candidate among my batch of examinees—the 'Only Emperor.'"
"Back then, through my own ability, I won the allegiance of five hundred thousand people. If that number had been ruled through brutal tyranny, I trust that you, the Clan Emperor of what is practically the Little Divine Treasury Star System's ruling clan, understand better than anyone what the consequences would have been?"
Although no one from the Divine Treasury Clan had gone to the Heavenly Emperor Sect, they knew something of its disciple recruitment methods.
Clan Emperor Wuxuan said gravely, "To rule five hundred thousand people with tyranny—especially proud young people of roughly the same age—would bring nothing but rebellion!"
Li Tianming nodded. "Indeed. Back then, one competitor caused a rebellion after commanding merely three thousand people."
"But I did it."
The powerful figures fell silent, their expressions varied. Li Tianming continued, "I am a member of the Divine Path Alliance, but I am not merely a member