Li Tianming was deep in thought when a faint smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his lips.
"He's really willing to pay such a price. So what if I truly take the Greater Divine Treasury Star System?" Li Tianming communicated inwardly with Aurora.
Aurora said with some concern, "Right now, within the Heavenly Emperor Sect, you have an image of righteousness and justice. Although occupying the Greater Divine Treasury Star System would not violate any rules, you might still be saddled with a certain stigma. After all, you would be taking it only after destroying the Young Emperor's foundations—the implications are different. More directly, if someone with ulterior motives guides public opinion, people may believe that this was your ultimate goal all along, which is why you opposed the Young Emperor at every turn and brought things to their current state..."
The struggle between Li Tianming and the Young Emperor had ultimately been fought on two fronts: direct confrontation and public opinion.
And now that he had lost on the direct front, the Young Emperor had thrown out the Greater Divine Treasury Star System, forcing Li Tianming to choose between benefits and reputation.
Sui Shen Yao said worriedly, "That's right, Little Li. Why don't you think it over carefully? After going around in circles, it'll mean making you the villain again..."
"Besides, the Greater Divine Treasury Star System actually leans more toward the Nine Phoenix Alliance. Otherwise, the Young Emperor would not have used the Nine Phoenix Alliance's banner to launch his campaign. It would not be convenient for us to apply for a declaration of war there. That is the crux of it—we are not suited to swallow this chunk of fat," Aurora said gravely.
In truth, it now came down to who could apply for a declaration