"Faced with this choice, he chose us without the slightest hesitation..." Some Divine Treasury Clan members had already lowered their heads to wipe away tears.
They had once again been chosen with such dominance and resolve. How could they, who had originally been isolated and helpless, not be moved?
In contrast, Nine Cauldrons and the others wore extremely unpleasant expressions.
"Li Tianming, I advise you not to refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. Do you know how much damage your actions during this period have done to the Emperor's reputation?" Nine Kites said slowly, her gaze ice-cold. "And yet, he has set aside past grievances and left you an opportunity. You should properly kneel and thank him!"
Huan Sheng also said coldly, "The Young Emperor has already shown you enough respect. Whether you will obey his decree or not, I advise you to think it over carefully."
"Every word I spoke today represents my opinion, without a single change," Li Tianming said with a smile.
"You arrogant fool! Are you truly unafraid of angering the Young Emperor?" Nine Cauldrons demanded in a deep voice.
Li Tianming merely smiled without answering.
"You said yourself that everything you said today represents your opinion. Just wait—I will relay your words to the Emperor exactly as they were." Huan Sheng glared furiously at Li Tianming and cursed, "You idiotic pretty-boy want to court death yourself, so I'll grant your wish! You'd better not regret it and beg for mercy. Let me see whether you truly aren't afraid of death!"
Li Tianming's gaze turned cold as he shouted, "You, an ordinary disciple of the Heavenly Emperor Sect, dare insult a regional governor and show no respect for your elders. Guards, slap his mouth!"
At that moment, Wu Xuan stepped out from the crowd,