Tianming hadn't negotiated his plans with Jingyu and Qingyu beforehand, despite having made his decision days ago.

"How do you pledge to keep your word?" Li Xuanchen asked warily.

"It's simple. I'll just swear an oath here. All I have said is by my own, Li Tianming's will. Matters pertaining to my own life and death are for me to decide. If I die in battle, the Kunpeng Sacred Seal is yours. It would be nobody's fault but my own. Everyone here shall bear witness. If I die, you, Li Xuanchen, shall not be blamed or punished!" Every word of his had been closely considered. He was decisive and generous with his phrasing,...