Li Tianming fell silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Why? Isn't this a place of sorrow for you?"
"No, this place is wonderful." Annihilation shook her head and said through choked sobs, "The Destiny Army, strict in discipline yet brimming with youthful spirit; the simple and united Divine Treasury Clan—meeting all of you has been an unforgettable experience in my life. And everything that happened to me has nothing to do with where I went. Perhaps it was all simply my fate..."
"Even without me, the Divine Treasury Clan would remain simple and united. You could still build your own legion and strive to make it the best legion in your eyes. So, you really don't have to choose me," Li Tianming said flatly.
"Could it be... that Governor Li is unwilling to take me in?" Annihilation looked at Li Tianming with reddened eyes.
"No. Senior Sister Annihilation, if you are willing to choose to follow me, I am naturally surprised and more than happy to accept. But I also don't want you to take a path you may regret because of a momentary impulse. That is my responsibility toward a friend," Li Tianming said, his gaze deep.
Annihilation slightly raised her head and looked at Li Tianming's handsome face. "The 'Sole Emperor' gave you the confidence to command five hundred thousand Destiny Army soldiers. The Myriad Emperors Palace made over a thousand proud Heavenly Emperor Sect disciples follow you. Then, through strategy, you peacefully subdued the Divine Treasury Clan, a problem that would have been considered difficult for young imperial heirs. All of this proves that you are someone worthy of wholehearted devotion. I believe you will surely accomplish even more things that break through history. Thus, choosing to follow you with unwavering devotion is also an investment