Chapter 1697: Relating To The Ancient Ming (2/2)
Even though he was the ruler of the nine worlds, there were things beyond his control.
After the ma.s.sacre, the Ancient Ming with their Corporeal Zone knew that the moment they gave the smallest clue to their location, the greatest of armies would instantly come running. That’s why they didn’t recklessly take action and continued to hide.
Li Qiye kept on searching but the Corporeal Zone made it impossible for him to uproot them completely!
“This is our mission.” Worldkeeper solemnly said: “Like you have said, you feel sorry for us. We can not go to the other battlefields but we must fight against the Ancient Ming to the bitter end. That was your initial goal in forming the legion, right? If they dare to show themselves again, we are responsible to keep on fighting until the death. You can’t let go of the nine worlds before leaving, still caring and working for it. So why can’t we, its inhabitants, do the same?!” Worldkeeper sonorously stated.
Li Qiye could only sigh: “This is all I can do. It is up to you all in the future and the nine worlds itself. If I can’t return, I hope everyone will work hard instead of relying on someone else to save them. There is no savior.”
“No, in my eyes, you are the savior and the guardian of the nine worlds.” Worldkeeper disagreed: “It doesn’t matter how much the world fears and curses your name, no one had paid more attention to the nine worlds than you in history. Who had paid a bigger price to keep it safe?! No one! You toiled on and on not only to acc.u.mulate resources but to also stop the Ancient Ming! Otherwise, you wouldn’t have returned after coming to the tenth world. Others aren’t aware but I know full well. After Empress Hong Tian, you have trained enough emperors to sweep through the thirteen continents yet you still returned to the nine worlds. It is out of fear of the Ancient Ming rising, you want to let them know that you are still guarding this area!”
Li Qiye gently sighed and said: “That’s in the past now. I used to go back and forth but this generation is different. I might never be able to return! If I’m prepared sufficiently up there, then I shall begin the final expedition while swearing to never come back before victory.”
Worldkeeper became quiet, realizing that this was the last goodbye and while His Excellency was so meticulous. Li Qiye had never said goodbye to him before leaving the nine worlds in the past.
“Take care.” Li Qiye said: “Live on, the nine worlds still need all of you to defend its last ray of dawn.”
“You too, Your Excellency. May you return triumphantly.” Worldkeeper kowtowed ceremoniously on the ground.
Even though they were master-follower, they were also master and disciple. They have experienced moments of near-death together across the dark times and b.l.o.o.d.y battlefields.
Today might be the final goodbye which was why Worldkeeper chose such a grand and respectful gesture.
Li Qiye didn’t lift Worldkeeper up this time and accepted the gesture.
“Your Excellency, you should take Su Zhen with you. Even though she can’t do anything at the moment, her blood is different from everyone else and worthy of further grooming. Perhaps she will be able to lend you a hand in the future.” Worldkeeper said after standing up.
Li Qiye agreed: “I was going to take her even if you didn’t say anything since I have promised him and Mu Tian. Tell her to get ready at Cleansing Incense, time is not waiting for us.”
“I shall.” Worldkeeper nodded.
Worldkeeper personally saw Li Qiye out of Heavenguard’s entrance. After making some distance, Li Qiye glanced back at the word “Heavenguard” and became disappointed for various reasons before leaving.