Dominator Emperor

Chapter 66: Overturning Clouds and Rain with a Turn of the Hand (Part 2)

”Reporting to the Elder, the Prime Disciple didn’t teach me a new Cultivation Technique. He only demonstrated the Biluo Heart Method I’ve been cultivating since I joined, and corrected the flaws in my Butterfly Sword Technique,” the disciple hurriedly said.

”Recite the Heart Technique the Prime Disciple explained to you,” Great Elder Gu Tieshou said in a deep voice.

The disciple didn’t dare to be slow and quickly recounted, one by one, the Heart Technique Li Qiye had explained and the techniques he had corrected for the Great Elder.

Hearing the disciple’s explanation, Great Elder Gu Tieshou was visibly moved. In fact, it wasn’t just Gu Tieshou; the other Elders and Guardians present were all shaken to the core, utterly astonished.

”Was that truly the Heart Technique the Prime Disciple taught?” After hearing the disciple’s account, Great Elder Gu Tieshou found it hard to believe.

”Reporting to the Elder, this disciple would not dare lie. It is the absolute truth,” the disciple said sincerely.

Gu Tieshou remained skeptical, so he randomly picked several more disciples from the three hundred. The cultivation techniques and flaws in their techniques that they described left Gu Tieshou and all the Elders and Guardians present in a state of shock.

”How could this be a mere Foundation Establishment Heart Method? This is a complete outline of the Great Dao!” Elder Qian, one of the Six Great Elders, said in disbelief.

Elder Wu, also stunned, added, ”I have been in cultivation for a thousand years and have read the Biluo Heart Method no less than a hundred times, but I never imagined it could be comprehended this way. This interpretation of the Biluo Heart Method... I fear this is its ultimate Mystical Meaning, the true essence of this Heart Technique.”

Elder Sun also voiced his strong support for Li Qiye. ”If this is the wicked path of the Demon Sect, then what we cultivate is the *real* wicked path! I doubt anyone else in this world could interpret an entry-level heart method with such profundity, with such majestic righteousness of the Great Dao!”

This wasn’t the first time Elder Sun had witnessed Li Qiye’s miraculous abilities. Yet, hearing such an interpretation for the first time today, he was still incomparably shaken. He supported Li Qiye more firmly than any other elder.

More of the Elders and Guardians were too shocked to speak. The entry-level heart method Li Qiye had demonstrated was incomparably profound and utterly unparalleled. His pointers on the flaws in their techniques hit the nail right on the head. They had cultivated for hundreds, even thousands of years, yet had never reached such a level of understanding. Only today did they realize that the most basic entry-level heart method could be interpreted to such a degree. All their previous insights were nothing more than scratching the surface of the Entry-level Technique.

”If I had comprehended the Biluo Heart Method to this extent back then, cultivating this one Heart Technique for a lifetime would have been enough!” one Guardian said, deeply moved.

It took a long time for Gu Tieshou to recover his senses. Everyone knew Li Qiye had a Mortal Body, Mortal Fate, and Mortal Wheel. Yet, he had demonstrated such profundity. It was something no one would believe if told. Even a heaven-defying prodigy might not be able to reach such a level! This interpretation was already unparalleled.

”Are these insights truly your own comprehension?” Gu Tieshou found it hard to believe, looking at Li Qiye as he spoke, incredibly moved.

Li Qiye smiled and said, ”In response to the Elder, it’s just a small bit of comprehension on my part, some minor insights. Nothing profound, really.”

Li Qiye’s words left Great Elder Gu Tieshou speechless. ’Just ”a small bit of comprehension,” ”some minor insights”?’ To comprehend an entry-level heart method to this degree... the word ”genius” was no longer sufficient to describe him. This could only be called ”demonic”!

”Senior Brother, it seems we have misjudged a genius. Qiye’s comprehension is astounding. Some time ago, I ran into a problem with my cultivation, and it was Qiye who gave me invaluable advice.” At this moment, Elder Sun spoke up, strongly backing Li Qiye. He then recounted his own experience.

Hearing Elder Sun’s account, the other Guardians and Elders present were all moved. This was truly unbelievable.

”There was once a saying that one’s physique, Life Wheel, and Life Palace are not the only standards to measure a person. I never believed it before and thought it was utter nonsense. Seeing this today, it seems the ancients did not deceive us,” Elder Qian said, deeply moved.

Elder Wu, another of the Six Great Elders, looked at Master Zhou and said, ”Master Zhou, if this is the wicked path of the Demon Sect, then there is no Righteous Dao in this world. You can be muddled, but surely not to this extent.”

”I...” The sudden reversal of the situation caught Master Zhou completely off guard.

”I’m afraid this isn’t a matter of being muddled. It’s a conspiracy. To Master Zhou, it probably doesn’t matter what I taught. What’s important is getting rid of me,” Li Qiye said faintly at this moment.

Gu Tieshou’s gaze sharpened, his aura instantly suppressing Master Zhou. He asked in a deep voice, ”Master Zhou, what is going on here?” Just based on Li Qiye’s comprehension of the entry-level heart method alone, he was an invaluable asset to the declining Xiyan Ancient Sect. At this moment, Gu Tieshou was absolutely determined to protect Li Qiye, no matter the circumstances. He now realized that Li Qiye’s importance went far beyond just the political marriage.

”I, I, I...” Master Zhou was speechless for a moment and couldn’t help but glance at Cao Xiong.

Seeing the situation turn sour, Cao Xiong immediately said in a deep voice, ”Master Zhou is dull-witted, unable to even recognize profoundness in a technique! He deserves punishment. However, this traitor committed high treason, murdering three Hall Masters, Guardian Hu, and Jian’er. This is absolutely unforgivable!”

For Cao Xiong, today was a case of suffering a double loss. Not only had he failed to kill Li Qiye, but he had also lost his two disciples. He was particularly heartbroken over He Yingjian, who was meant to be his successor. The thought made his heart bleed.

Li Qiye leisurely said, ”If I were truly plotting a rebellion, then my crime would deserve ten thousand deaths. Unfortunately, I was framed. First, Master Zhou, without distinguishing black from white, falsely accused me of bringing the wicked ways of the Demon Sect into the Xiyan Ancient Sect. Then, Guardian Hu suddenly appeared with a large squad of law enforcement disciples to execute me on the spot, not even giving me a chance to defend myself. This is clearly a conspiracy...”

”...Isn’t that too much of a coincidence? Wasn’t this all to put me in a land of death? And how did Elder Cao and Old Man Dong end up together? You two arrived even before the other elders, and you also attacked me indiscriminately, trying to kill me. Isn’t this a blatant attempt to silence a witness by killing them? Elder Cao, you wouldn’t happen to be colluding with the Holy Heaven Sect, would you? Betraying the sect, colluding with outsiders—that’s a capital offense that will leave your name stinking for ten thousand years!”

Li Qiye spoke with eloquent confidence, leaving the disciples of Washing Stone Valley stunned. The Prime Disciple had so easily reversed the situation. Such masterful planning was terrifying. It was wisdom as deep as the sea!

As someone who had witnessed the entire event, Li Shuangyan was even more shaken. Li Qiye had killed the three Hall Masters and Guardian Hu without the slightest hesitation, as if it were nothing. And now, he spoke with such eloquence, effortlessly turning the tables. It was like overturning clouds and rain with a flip of his palm. From start to finish, he had been calm and composed, perfectly at ease. This whole affair seemed like a piece of cake for him. This left Li Shuangyan horrified.

At this moment, Li Shuangyan realized that Li Qiye was more than just mysterious. Today, she had truly witnessed his methods for scheming against others. It was akin to killing without spilling a drop of blood.

Even Tu Buyu, who had been standing silently to the side, now had a flicker in his eyes. He had lived for several thousand years, but seeing Li Qiye’s actions today, even he couldn’t help but be moved.

In truth, such minor plots and schemes were nothing to Li Qiye. Back in the day, when he plotted against the entire world, *that* was a truly grand undertaking!

”You beast! You still spout such shameless words when death is at your doorstep...” Cao Xiong was trembling with rage. He had orchestrated this whole scheme, but now Li Qiye had turned the tables on him. How could he not be at a complete loss!

”Junior Brother Cao, this matter is full of suspicious points. To call Qiye a traitor now is far too arbitrary,” Great Elder Gu Tieshou said coldly. What he wanted to see least was Cao Xiong and Dong Shenglong together, but now, the answer was obvious.

It wasn’t just Great Elder Gu Tieshou; the other Elders and Guardians were also starting to lean toward Li Qiye’s side. They just lacked evidence and didn’t dare to speak rashly.

”Senior Brother, you can’t possibly believe the words of this beast, can you?” Cao Xiong was so angry he could have spat blood. His perfect plan had likely come to nothing, and his two disciples had died tragic deaths!

”This matter, at the very least, is full of suspicious points,” Gu Tieshou said coldly. Without evidence, he couldn’t accuse Cao Xiong of colluding with Dong Shenglong, but this situation already made him extremely displeased.

”Fine, fine! So Guardian Hu and the others died for nothing!” Cao Xiong said viciously. At this moment, he played his trump card, saying in a deep voice, ”Even if Master Zhou was muddled, it is an ironclad fact that this beast has sinister motives. This beast secretly learned the Kunpeng Six Transformations!”

”Secretly learned the Kunpeng Six Transformations!” At this, all the Guardians and Elders present were visibly shaken.

Great Elder Gu Tieshou’s expression tightened as well, and he immediately stared at Li Qiye. The Kunpeng Six Transformations was the Core Emperor Technique of the Xiyan Ancient Sect, and also the only complete Emperor Technique the sect currently possessed! The matter was of grave importance and couldn’t be taken lightly.

”Is this true?” Gu Tieshou stared at Li Qiye and asked in a deep voice. When it came to the Kunpeng Six Transformations, even Gu Tieshou had to be cautious.

”What is the Kunpeng Six Transformations?” Li Qiye asked with utmost innocence.

”Elder, don’t be deceived by him!” Seeing a glimmer of hope to turn the tables, Master Zhou shouted, ”I saw with my own eyes him using the Celestial Transformation to escape from Nephew He’s Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Sword Formation! It’s the absolute truth!”

”Elder, are you talking about this?” Just then, a Kunpeng leaped out from Li Qiye’s Life Palace. The fist-sized Kunpeng was incredibly lifelike. As it leaped, talismans floated in the air. With a gentle sway of the Kunpeng, the Star River seemed to shift, as if transporting everyone to another starry sky. Every transformation of the Kunpeng was incomparably profound; even the elders couldn’t comprehend its Profound Mystery!

Something came up today, so this is the last update for now. I made a mistake yesterday and thought it was Sunday. I’ll just roll with it; there will still be three Chapters today. Please vote to show your support.