Emperor’s Domination

“Familiar in what way?” Li Qiye asked for clarity.

“A kind feeling, like a family member.” He said: “That’s why I asked if you had done something mischievous. And are you sure you don’t know? What can be hidden from you, given your current state? Maybe you are just playing along.”

“Never met the person.” Li Qiye said.

“There’s a problem with your response. Never met doesn’t mean not knowing, you have to be more specific.” He rubbed his bald head.

“You’re the one who met the person.” Li Qiye said.

“Old man, don’t be angry when I say this.” He said.

“It’s best to keep your mouth shut then.” Li Qiye uttered coldly.

“The mismatched age is the only thing stopping me from suspecting you...” He smirked: “Don’t think I don’t know about your escapades when you were younger...”

Li Qiye glared piercingly at him upon hearing this.

He laughed and continued: “Since you did it, old man, why do you not allow others to talk about it? This doesn’t rank anywhere near the top of the things you had done.”

“What happened next?” Li Qiye asked.

“Nothing, but if I meet the person again, maybe I will tell them that the old man wants to kill them.” He said.

“Pat!” Li Qiye slapped his head again and said: “I wonder if you are a masochist.”

“Old man, my patience has a limit, I will no longer show filial piety if you keep this up.” He pulled up his sleeves.

“I want to see what a mortal like you who has soaked on the wrong side for so long can do. Don’t embarrass me.” Li Qiye said.

“I’ll pierce through everything in one go, watch me.” He said.

“Still means nothing, it’s the same as a child poking a hole in a paper wall.” Li Qiye said dismissively.

“My dao heart is peerless, who else but me stands at the top spot in history?” He claimed.

“Is that so?” Li Qiye asked.

“Well, fine, you are in first place, I’m in second.” He smiled awkwardly.

“You are not even in the top five.” Li Qiye shook his head.

“Bah.” He immediately retorted: “My dao heart is omnipotent and can reverse everything at a whim. Fine, you, the villainous heaven, so I’ll be in third.”

“Bam!” Li Qiye patted him again: “You wouldn’t be ranked third given how lazy you are.”

“Hmph, then tell me, who else is there?” He was unconvinced.

“The villainous heaven, the combined three spirits and nine words, then An Ran. You don’t have maternal powers either.” Li Qiye counted.

“Then I won’t even be in the top ten. The first ones aren’t even people, so they don’t count. Just talk about living cultivators such as Heavenfall, Hidden Immortal, Octopus, or Dusk.” He complained.

“Dusk is dead.” Li Qiye said.

“Didn’t you let him reincarnate? He can live again then.” He said.

“Certainly.” Li Qiye said.

“Then he counts. So we have you at the top, An Ran who has abandoned the self, Hidden Immortal, Octopus, and me...” He said: “No, I’m probably higher than Octopus.”

“Go check it then.” Li Qiye said.

“No, Mother taught me well, I prefer to fight with words, not fists.” He said.

“There’s something you don’t know then.” Li Qiye said.

“What?” He didn’t expect this.

“The villainous heaven is a human.” Li Qiye said.

“Impossible.” He blurted.

“Why not?” Li Qiye asked.

“Because from my deduction, the villainous heaven is more like karma and laws, the source of them...” He scratched his head.

Li Qiye slapped his head and said: “And yet you claim to be omnipotent, the reverse side of all things. This is far from the truth, or you wouldn’t have this mistaken belief.”

“Really?” He said: “Old man, I’ve been soaking in the reverse side since I was born, even longer than you.”

“Your dao heart is still immature. If a turtle spends all day soaking in water, it is still not a true dragon.” Li Qiye retorted.

“Don’t be so harsh.” He protested.

“I’m already being polite to you, bum.” Li Qiye uttered coldly.

“Our difference is that I just guard my dao heart and don’t interfere as you do. I’m a good boy who stays at home and plays with toys instead of causing trouble.” He retorted.