Beastmaster of the Ages

“What?!” Jiang Tianzhou almost had a seizure. Gritting his teeth, he asked, “What do you mean?”

“This is our daughter,” Tianming said solemnly.

“Shut up!” Jiang Tianzhou growled, his face twisting into a fierce scowl. “Stop talking, you little brat!” He pointed angrily at Tianming.

Tianming smiled. “You don’t believe me, Senior Jiang?”

“I’d sooner die than believe you!” Jiang Tianzhou snarled, his eyes twitching and jaws clenched.

Tianming struggled to suppress his laughter, knowing that the man’s fury was proof he believed his words.

“Senior Jiang, our relationship surpasses the boundaries of age. Please respect us. After all, I’m at a disadvantage here because I’m younger,” Tianming said.

”Shut up! I’ll beat you if you keep talking!” Jiang Tianzhou glared at him. ”Remember, you mustn’t repeat this to anyone or you’ll never gain the trust of the Primordial Sands.”

”I know.” Tianming certainly understood.

Considering Feiling was the object of their faith, it was entirely rational for them to reject the idea of her having a child with an outsider, and to even perceive it as a grievous insult. No family would tolerate a young boy bursting into their home and announcing, ”I’m with your ancestor, so that makes me your ancestor as well...”

”About the imperial star...” Tianming asked cautiously.

Sighing deeply, Jiang Tianzhou waved his hand. ”Fine, you may move it over but it’s best to keep it a secret. Until the time is right, stay out of trouble. Our top priority is to protect the ancient ancestor.”

”Thank you, Senior Jiang!” Tianming said.

”You don’t have to be so polite. Since you and Feifei are of the same generation, you should call me Grandpa Jiang,” said Jiang Tianzhou.

”Are you sure we’re of the same generation?” Tianming arched an eyebrow.

Jiang Tianzhou froze in place, nearly overcome with shock. A flood of conflicting thoughts consumed his mind as he stared at the cosmic god embryo in Tianming’s hands.

Tianming deftly changed the subject. ”On my way here, people were saying the Tian Jiu Cult is going to attack again in about six months.”

”Indeed.” Jiang Tianzhou nodded. ”This will be a matter of life or death for us.”

”Is the news reliable?” Tianming asked.

”Yes, we’ve confirmed it through our informants in the Grand Xia Voidback Hole. They’ve already begun to assemble. The last wave was merely a test by certain individuals from the Tian Jiu Cult. This next battle, however, will be a real fight to the death. We’re forced to leave the star because the ancient ancestor can’t enter the astralguard formation. Though the situation is dire, the absence of wormhole expressways in the Primordial Sands buys us some time to prepare,” Jiang Tianzhou said.

”Will the other five maniverse-class worlds offer their assistance?” Tianming asked.

”You’ve hit the nail on the head.” Jiang Tianzhou sighed softly. ”The Grand Xia imperials are more powerful but they’ve never attacked us because of our astralguard formation. But we’ll have to fight the Tian Jiu Cult outside if we want to protect our ancient ancestor, which means we lose our only advantage. So the other five factions have suggested that we abandon her. If our warriors are slain, it could very well lead to the fall of Grand Jiang.”

”So will they help?” Tianming asked.

”The six factions are like brothers so they’ll help out of a moral obligation.... provided it doesn’t affect their ability to protect their own stars. They’re worried that Grand Xia will take advantage of the situation. After all, the Grand Xia Voidback Hole is not only home to the Tian Jiu Cult, but also the Grand Xia imperials.” Jiang Tianzhou sighed.

”The situation is far worse than I imagined,” Tianming said.

”There’s nothing we can do. The ancient ancestor...” Jiang Tianzhou looked up at the sky. She was their faith.

”In that case, I won’t waste anymore time,” Tianming said decisively.

”You’re leaving right now?” Jiang Tianzhou was stunned. ”But the welcoming banquet is ready.”

”What’s the point of a banquet when my wife is in danger?” Tianming said, waving to Moran. ”Little Fish, let’s go.”

”Alright then.” Jiang Tianzhou nodded.

Tianming and Moran turned to leave.

”Wait a minute!” Jiang Tianzhou stared at Moran. ”Is she your wife as well?” He asked.

”Yes,” Tianming replied.

”You came to see our ancient ancestor with your mistress?” Jiang Tianzhou practically vomited blood in anger.

”Calm down...”

With that, Tianming and Moran transformed into starlight and soared into the sky, disappearing before his eyes.

On the other side, a flameyellow voidkin was already waiting for Tianming. They hadn’t expected him to return so soon.

”Please open the entrance. I need to return for something,” Tianming said.

”I’ll notify Marshal Long.”

Soon, a small entrance to the Ancestral World was opened.

”Back so soon?” Muguang Lie was surprised.

”Something’s come up...” Tianming briefly explained the situation and was then sent to the exit in the lower ruins.

”King Feng wants to meet with you after he destroys the Ten Desolate Staforges’ army,” said Muguang Lie.

”Sure, you can find me in the Primordial Sands.”

Tianming returned to the Flameyellow Imperial Star through the Myriadpath Celestial Formation. He was about to open the Flameyellow Divine Path once more.

”Interstellar travel takes time so the Tian Jiu Cult will be close when the imperial star reaches the Primordial Sands.”