Emperor’s Domination

She didn’t seem eager to continue the topic. After a long while, she asked: “Do you have a plan, Young Noble?”

“I’m here, you’re here, everything is happening without a plan.” He said.

Li Qiye’s words caused her eyes to flicker. In that instant, she understood everything had already unfolded exactly as Li Qiye had anticipated.

“Young Noble, your foresight is unmatched.” She sighed in admiration: “Even if I were to gaze far and wide, I could not compare to a single glance from you.”

“That is hardly the case. Don’t praise me too much or the pressure becomes too much.” He said with a smile, shaking his head: “The black entering the mind ocean, a wise move without a doubt.”

“You see things differently from me.” She bowed: “In theory, this bloodline shouldn’t exist. So is it atavism for the black dragon?”

“The question you’re actually asking is if I had created this bloodline.” He said.

“I don’t dare to guess your intent, Young Noble.” She bowed.

“The timeline doesn’t match. If I had lived a little longer, then it could make sense.” He said: “Or perhaps the current me is a facade. The real me is far older and can live as long as the divine beasts.”

“I never thought of this possibility, Young Noble.” She shook her head.

“Are you sure? I can be an avatar. The real me could have entered Divine Firmament and killed Skyslayer True Dragon.” He said.

“I don’t think it’s possible.” She repeated.

“I can understand why you have questions due to the hints from the black dragon’s bloodline. It’s just that the full picture can’t be seen.” He said: “I would suspect myself too, since clues do point toward me if the timeline matches up a bit better, that I am Hidden Immortal.”

“If you were Hidden Immortal, you wouldn’t have waited until now.” She took a deep breath.

“How confident are you?” He joked.

“Absolutely confident, Young Noble.” She said.

“And why’s that?” He asked.

“Because you are not afraid of the high heaven.” She said: “Despite knowing nothing about Hidden Immortal until Heaven Pit including the name, this Hidden Immortal is certainly afraid of the high heaven, hence the clandestine nature. On the other hand, you operate in the open.”

“Again with another high praise.” He smiled.

“I am merely speaking the truth. Unfortunately, this doesn’t explain the appearance of the black dragon’s bloodline in the nine continents.” She said.

“Avatism.” He said.

“It doesn’t trace back to the divine beasts directly, do you know the source?” She asked.

She paused for a bit and continued: “Do you know Hidden Dragon’s true identity?”

Li Qiye glanced at the river before speaking: “I can’t say I do, no one knows the answer.”

“That is true, shrouded in mysteries.” She admitted.

“As for the divine beasts, they have lived nearly as long as the primordial clans.” He said.

“Yes, potentially the oldest race in the mortal world. However, they are bound by the heavens, unable to bear life or leave Divine Firmament easily.” She said.

“Well said, well said.” His eyes narrowed for a moment before bursting out in laughter.

“Well said?” She didn’t understand his reaction since she merely spoke the truth.

“This is why we don’t need to go far to find Hidden Immortal.” A hint of amusement glimmered in his eyes.

“Starting here in Beastmaster World?” She asked.

“Has to find Immortal Order first.” He said.

“If that’s the case, you must believe Qing Ji’s talisman is related to this cultivator and must be found first.” She said.

“Not necessarily, but I will get more information.” He said.

“No one could trace this cultivator’s location after Heaven Pit.” She said.

“They’re looking in the wrong direction.” He smiled.

“How so?” She asked.

“They heard Hidden Order was a cultivator, just like you. This might be false.” He said.

She contemplated carefully regarding how she and many others had searched for this cultivator. What if Hidden Order was not a person?

“What is it then?” She asked.

“I don’t know. Qing Ji is dead here and although the talisman is gone, there should be clues.” He said.

“I’m afraid the dead do not speak.” She smiled wryly.

“Oh, they can.” He said.

“You wish to communicate with the soul?” She became emotional.

“I’m sure you have tried before since Qing Ji knew something about Skykiller’s death.” He said.

“I can’t hide anything from you, Young Noble. I tried but couldn’t.” She shook her head.

“Then this Qing Ji isn’t too bad.” He said: “Of course, the price of a sudden soul call is grave, potentially this world.”

“Right, have to find the remains first.” She understood.

“And coincidentally, you are here.” He smiled.

“Yes, I know there are still pieces of his body with divinity left here.” She said.

“That simplifies everything.” He said.

She sighed, aware that she couldn’t hide anything from him.

“Don’t sigh, although you said you’re not seeking anything, your heart knows this is a chance for you all to avoid the disaster.” He said.

“Is it coming?” She had to ask.

“What did you see?” He answered with a question.