Emperor’s Domination

The evil presence drilled into the man’s body despite the purifying nature of the pond. This was akin to the light unable to wipe out the darkness.

The existence of living beings guaranteed darkness.

“What are you two doing?” Li Qiye asked while staring at the evil presence.

The woman looked up in astonishment because outsiders couldn’t get in. Moreover, she didn’t detect him.

“Sac-sacred Teacher...” When she saw his face, she couldn’t believe her eyes.

“Everyone said there were no survivors from Luminous Creek.” Li Qiye said.

Thousands of words appeared in her mind but she didn’t know where to begin. She was none other than Luminous Master’s wife, thought to be dead after the destruction of Luminous Creek.

Furthermore, she was holding onto Orchid Sage and not her husband, expending her life force to save him.

She woke up from her stupor and begged: “Sacred Teacher, please save him, you must save him.”

The once composed and graceful strategist pleaded tearfully.

Li Qiye came closer and took a look at Orchid Sage. The withered and lifeless man suddenly showed signs of revival - perhaps a final burst of life.

A faint light emanated from him as he slowly opened his eyes. A smile appeared, albeit a rather awkward one upon seeing Li Qiye.

“Sacred Teacher.” He said.

“It appears I can’t leave you to die after all.” Li Qiye shook his head.

He lacked the strength to hold on and closed his eyes again. Mustering strength left him vulnerable and the evil presence drilled inside again, overwhelming the pond’s purification.

“Seal.” Li Qiye naturally wouldn’t let it happen, sending primordial light into the sage’s heart.

When he had relaxed, his heart became exposed and the evil presence took root inside. It was attracted by the desires of the heart. As long as the sage had desires, this evil would exist.

Regular purification didn’t work but Li Qiye’s primordial light was supreme, forcing it out of the heart. It tried to reach other vulnerable areas, only to be chased by the increasing light.

Finally, it left his body and roared like a monster. Its new target was Creek King who was startled but didn’t try to dodge. She closed her eyes, wanting to be the host instead of Orchid Sage.

Li Qiye interfered again, catching the evil presence with his fingers. It screamed and suddenly split open, revealing a skull as large as a wine bowl. Its mouth opened wide like blossoming flower petals and attempted to bite off his head.

“Even Fiendish Ground wouldn’t dare.” Li Qiye uttered coldly.

It struck the evil presence like lightning, causing the skull to disappear.

“Hmph.” Li Qiye burned it with dao flames.

“Ahh!” It screamed and wriggled, albeit not resisting out of fear.

“Buzz.” It didn’t take long before the flame reduced it to nothingness.

Meanwhile, primordial light pulsed around the sage, returning vitality to him.

“Orchid!” Creek King was moved to tears and hugged him tightly.

“Thank you for saving him, Sacred Teacher.” She expressed her gratitude with tears of joy.

“Deal with your wounds first.” Li Qiye said: “The two of you, sigh.”

Despite saying this, he casually waved and sent primordial light into Creek King, healing her in just a short time without leaving scars.