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A violet light descended upon the palace, carrying Gilmore, the Ice Venerable Master, and the eight Ice Kings.
Huston, Amy, and the others couldn’t help but beam with joy at the sight of Gilmore’s return.
But their smiles froze when they caught sight of the Ice Venerable Master and the eight Ice Kings.
They hadn’t expected the Ice Venerable Master and his entourage to accompany Gilmore.
What on earth was happening?
Could it be that Gilmore had been taken hostage?
But that didn’t seem right. Gilmore appeared to be free as a bird
If not a hostage situation, had Gilmore captured them?
Yet, the Ice Venerable Master and his cohort didn’t look like captives at all.
Huston, Amy, and Yacouba were all befuddled.
It was then that Gilmore addressed the Emperor, “Your Majesty, the Ice Venerable Master and the eight Ice Kings have conceded. They are willing to sign an eternal peace treaty with the Golden Tower Empire.”
Everyone, Huston, Amy, and Yacouba, were astounded by this revelation.
The Ice Venerable Master wanted to sign a peace treaty with the Golden Tower Empire?
It was truly unbelievable.
It was common knowledge that in terms of mystical prowess, the Golden To Venerable Master, who possessed ten thousand years of cultivation.
pire couldn’t hold a candle to the Ice
But now, the Ice Clan, with their evident advantage in strength, was proposing a treaty of peace.
It was truly unbelievable.
What’s more, for ten thousand years, the ice clan and humans had never seen eye to eye, always clashing swords, never once entertaining thoughts of reconciliation.
Signing an eternal peace treaty was something beyond the realm of imagination.
So, when Gilmore revealed that the Ice Venerable Master was ready to sign this treaty with the Golden Tower Empire, Huston, Amy, Yacouba, and every Royal Guard in the palace who heard these words couldn’t believe their ears.
It was as if they were dreaming.
Of course, Huston quickly regained his composure.
He then understood the underlying reason, the Ice Venerable Master was willing to sign this treaty because the Ice Clan had -been defeated by Gilmore.
If they didn’t compromise, Gilmore would surely annihilate the Ice Clan.
At this point, the Ice Clan couldn’t possibly continue to oppose Gilmore.
Huston looked at Gilmore and said, “Mr. Reed, it’s not that I don’t want to sign this eternal peace treaty, but I fear that after
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signing, the Ice Clan might go back on their word and invade the Golden Tower Empire again.”
Gilmore reassured the Emperor, “Your Majesty, rest easy. The Ice Clan initiated this conflict and have already received their just deserts.
“I have stripped the Ice Venerable Master and the eight Ice Kings of their cultivation powers. Now, the highest level of cultivation within the Ice Clan’s army will not exceed that of the exalted–level cultivator, and they pose no threat to the Golden Tower Empire.”
Huston’s eyes brightened with this news.
Only now did he realize that Gilmore had indeed crippled the cultivation powers of the Ice Venerable Master and the eight Ice Kings.
This indeed removed the greatest threat to the Golden Tower Empire.
The Emperor then said to Gilmore, “Mr. Reed, since that’s the case, I am willing to sign the eternal peace treaty with the Ice Venerable Master.”
Gilmore responded, “Very well, I shall act as the witness to the treaty and preside over the signing ceremony.”
Following that, Gilmore instructed Yacouba to order his soldiers to bring a writing desk equipped with document and pens.
Then, the Ice Venerable Master and the Emperor of the Golden Tower Empire approached the table.
Both parties signed their names on the treaty document.
The treaty stated that the Ice Clan and the humans from the Golden Tower Empire would live in everlasting peace, refraining from warring against each other.
Of course, whether the ice clan and the humans of the Golden Tower Empire could truly maintain this eternal peace was not something Gilmore could guarantee in the long run.
He could only help the Ice Clan and humans coexist peacefully and halt the bloodshed for the present.
That
was
all he could do, after all, he couldn’t forever be the mediator between the two factions.
After the treaty ceremony was completed, it’s fair to say both sides were quite content.
At least, for the moment, it was the best possible outcome.
With the Ice Venerable Master and the eight Ice Kings‘ cultivation powers abolished, they couldn’t possibly launch another attack on the Golden Tower Empire.
And the Golden Tower Empire’s cultivation strength was already too feeble to mount a serious offensive against the Ice Clan.
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“Mr. Reed, thank you for sparing our lives and allowing our ice can to survive. We will remember your kindness in forging this eternal peace treaty with the Golden Tower Empire,” said the Ice Venerable Master, bowing respectfully before Gilmore.
Gilmore looked at the Ice Venerable Master and asked, “Even though I stripped you of your cultivation powers, you don’t harbor any resentment towards me?”
The Ice Venerable Master shook his head and said, “If I am inferior in strength to Mr. Reed, then I must accept my defeat gracefully.
“You spared my life, and for that alone, I am fortunate.”
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This was what the Ice Venerable Master truly felt. Although he had been in agony and filled with hatred when Gilmore stripped him of his cultivation powers, he had since come to a realization.
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Instead of focusing on the loss of his powers, he was now thankful for his life being spared. Indeed, he had every reason to feel lucky.
What mattered most was that Gilmore hadn’t annihilated the entire Ice Clan army.
Considering his extraordinary abilities, he certainly had the power to do so.
But Gilmore didn’t choose that path. Instead, he facilitated an eternal peace treaty with the emperor of the Golden Tower Empire.
This undoubtedly afforded the ice clan a chance for peace.
Otherwise, with his and the eight Ice Kings‘ cultivation powers rendered useless, they wouldn’t have been able to protect the Ice Clan.
Therefore, his feelings towards Gilmore had shifted from hatred to gratitude.
Hearing the Ice Venerable Master’s words, a smile played on Gilmore’s lips.
It seemed the Ice Venerable Master was a man who understood the importance of adapting to the times and knew when to stand firm and when to yield.
Gilmore said to the Ice Venerable Master, “The treaty is now in place, and from now on, the ice clan and the Golden Tower Empire can live in eternal harmony.
“I hope you’ll adhere to the treaty and ensure that neither our people nor yours have to shed blood over this any longer.”
“I will abide by the treaty, Mr. Reed,” the Ice Venerable Master replied.
Then, he added, “Mr. Reed, it is thanks to you that our ice clan and the humans co this treaty.
“The ice clan will always be grateful to you.
Ak ten millennia of enmity to forge
“Should you ever venture to the Sunsbury Ice Mountains, our people will treat you with the same respect as a great benefactor of the Ice Clan.”
Gilmore nodded. “Sure, I will surely visit the Sunsbury Ice Mountains someday to see your people.”
While he said this, Gilmore knew he wouldn’t likely visit the Ice Clan in the Ice Mountains because he had no more business in the Golden Tower Empire and would soon leave.
However, the Ice Venerable Master’s face was alight with hope and joy, “Then all of us in the Ice Clan eagerly await the day of your arrival, Mr. Reed.”
Gilmore nodded again, “Now that the treaty is established, you should return to the Sunsbury Ice Mountains.”
The Ice Venerable Master immediately bowed to Gilmore and said, “Mr. Reed, we shall take our leave first.”
Then, he turned and gave a slight bow to the emperor of the Golden Tower Empire, “Emperor of the Golden Tower Empire, farewell.”
Huston also bowed slightly to the Ice Venerable Master, “Ice Venerable Master, please have a safe journey.”
At that moment, Gilmore said to the Ice Venerable Master, “Allow me to escort you back to your Ice Clan army!”
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With those words, Gilmore–waved his hand, and a gust of anima swept up, enveloping the Ice Venerable Master and the eight Ice Kings, whisking them into the sky.
The Ice Venerable Master and the Ice Kings felt as though they were soaring on the wind, leaving the palace and flying towards the distant mountains.
In less than fifteen minutes, riding the wind as swiftly as lightning, they were back amid the Ice Clan army waiting in the skies above the mountains.
Once they were back, the Ice Warriors immediately supported the Ice Venerable Master and the Ice Kings.
They were secretly astonished. With a mere flick of his wrist, Gilmore had transported them back to their army.
They had flown over dozens of miles with such precision, a simple gesture from Gilmore had achieved it.
This once again made them realize the terrifying extent of Gilmore’s cultivation powers.
Just then, within the ranks of the Ice Clan army, many warriors suddenly exclaimed, “Look, the formation screens are disappearing!“
Hearing the shouts, the Ice Venerable Master and the Ice Kings immediately saw the formation, which formed a wall of light around 30 miles, rapidly fading away.
In the blink of an eye, the formation that had sealed off 30 miles was gone without a trace.
Needless to say, it was Gilmore who had dispelled the formation.
This meant that the Ice Venerable Master and his people could now leave without obstruction.
The Ice Venerable Master immediately, with a surge of excitement, commanded, “All Ice Clan warriors, we return to the Ice Mountains.”
“Yes, venerable master,” all the ice clan warriors responded in unison.
Then, the Ice Clan army swiftly took off and departed.
The calamity that loomed over the Golden Tower Empire had been averted.
That night, the palace was alive with a grand feast in celebration
Out in the streets of Fensville, the common folk were over the moon, setting off fireworks and raising glasses in revelry. The atmosphere was buzzing, even livelier than a festival.
In the palace, the man of the hour at the banquet was none other than Gilmore, the hero who had dispelled the great disaster for the Golden Tower Empire.
Huston himself poured wine for Gilmore, toasting to him time and again.
Likewise, the gathered officials, both civil and military, took turns toasting to Gilmore.
But our hero Gilmore was without any airs. He didn’t rest on his laurels.
Approachable and down–to–earth, he turned away no drink that came his way.
Of course, with his capabilities, even a thousand cups couldn’t bring him down.
Once everyone had their fill of food and drink, the boisterous merry–making finally eased.
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It was then that Huston, with genuine sincerity, said to Gilmore, Mr. Reed, you are a great benefactor to the Golden Tower Empire.
“Would you consider staying in the Golden Tower Empire to serve as our imperial preceptor?
“Furthermore, I am willing to share the Golden Tower Empire with you. Would you be willing to stay?”
Huston’s proposal sent a ripple of astonishment across all the officials in the hall.
“Appoint Gilmore as the imperial preceptor to the Golden Tower Empire?
“And share the empire with him?”
This meant that if Gilmore accepted the position of the imperial preceptor, he would essentially own half of the empire.
Such a proposal was shocking to every dignitary present.
Yet, what was even more unexpected was Gilmore’s calm and unmoved response as he declined the emperor’s offer, “Your Majesty, I must admit that the role of an imperial preceptor, and the task of governing the empire, holds little appeal for
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“I thank you kindly for your generous offer.”