Dominator Emperor

For Gu Tieshou and the Xiyan Ancient Sect, forget an Elder Ancestor from the War God Hall like Mu Chen; they normally wouldn’t even have the right to meet an elder of Elder Jiang’s level! For a War God Hall Elder Ancestor to personally arrive today to back the Xiyan Ancient Sect was an immense honor for every last one of them.

Gu Tieshou and the other Elders also understood that the War God Hall and Mu Chen’s willingness to back the Xiyan Ancient Sect was all because of Li Qiye.

When Mu Chen arrived at the Xiyan Ancient Sect, he didn’t say much to Gu Tieshou and the others. He wanted to speak with Li Qiye privately. Even a figure like the Sun Demon Emperor could only wait on the side with Elder Jiang.

As for Gu Tieshou and the others, they were not qualified to participate in a meeting of this level. Only Li Shuangyan and Chen Baojiao were permitted to remain by Li Qiye’s side.

Atop the Solitary Peak, inside the room, only Li Qiye was completely at ease. He glanced at Mu Chen, who sat across from him, and said nonchalantly, ”I hear you all haven’t been too pleased lately.”

Mu Chen gave a dry laugh. Even for a world-shaking figure like himself, feared by countless Great Teaching Territories, he couldn’t put on any airs in front of Li Qiye.

”When the life and death of our Elder Ancestor is at stake, our concern naturally gets the better of us,” Mu Chen said. Despite his words, he was inwardly overjoyed; otherwise, he wouldn’t have personally come to back the Xiyan Ancient Sect.

”Since your old man came back alive, you should give me my things,” Li Qiye said, too lazy to waste any more words. He gave a dismissive wave of his hand.

At Li Qiye’s side, both Chen Baojiao and Li Shuangyan were utterly shocked. They had personally witnessed the War God Hall’s Ancient Coffin being interred on a Netherworld Ship. They never imagined the War God Hall’s Elder Ancestor would return alive so quickly.

In fact, the Sun Demon Emperor, standing off to the side, was both shocked and thrilled. ’Li Qiye actually succeeded! This is simply unbelievable! I chose the right person! I knew it, I absolutely knew I hadn’t misjudged him!’

The Sun Demon Emperor took a deep breath. For this transaction, his Nine Saints Demon Gate had gone all out. He had even wagered the sect’s entire foundation, even himself. He was betting that he hadn’t misjudged Li Qiye. He believed in his own insight!

On the surface, the Nine Saints Demon Gate seemed to have gained no direct benefits from this transaction. However, the Sun Demon Emperor was ecstatic. While there were no direct profits, the indirect gains were astounding. A War God Hall Elder Ancestor was personally backing them! This was something he wouldn’t have dared to even imagine before!

No matter how hard the Nine Saints Demon Gate tried, they likely could never have convinced a War God Hall Elder Ancestor to personally shelter them. But today, they had seized this very opportunity! ’And it’s all thanks to Li Qiye!’ The Sun Demon Emperor could hardly contain his excitement. ’To gain today’s benefits... it’s all because of my good eye for talent!’

Both were great Emperors, but while the Baosheng Human Emperor sought the support of the Qingxuan Ancient Country, the Sun Demon Emperor had sought the support of the War God Hall. Without a doubt, the Sun Demon Emperor had been far more successful today!

At this moment, Mu Chen took out a Treasure Box and handed it to Li Qiye. Li Qiye accepted it and opened it. Inside, three keys lay quietly.

Standing behind Li Qiye, Li Shuangyan and Chen Baojiao were both startled. This transaction was a massive deal; Li Qiye had extended the life of a supreme existence from the War God Hall. Even they would have assumed his payment would be a Supreme Treasure, perhaps even one of the Immortal Emperor Level. They never expected it to be three keys!

”This is it.” Li Qiye looked at the three keys, very satisfied. ’In fact, I’ve had my eye on these keys for a while, but the War God Hall always guarded them jealously! This time, they finally ran out of options and were willing to trade them.’

”Before our Elder Ancestor went into slumber within the Time Blood Stone, he left a message for Young Master Li. He wished to know if Young Master Li has any interest in joining the Hidden Immortal Hall,” Mu Chen said with the utmost gravity.

Hearing this, the Sun Demon Emperor was violently shaken! He sucked in a sharp breath. ’Joining the Hidden Immortal Hall? That’s incredible! Even the most talented disciples of the War God Hall don’t have that privilege! The Elder Ancestors of the Hidden Immortal Hall are always in slumber and almost never accept disciples!’

”Take me as a disciple?” Li Qiye chuckled and shook his head. ”Your Hidden Immortal Hall is indeed incredible, and I know the things inside it would make the whole world drool. However, I don’t like being shackled by the War God Hall’s mountain of rotten rules. Besides, if I hang around a bunch of old geezers like you, I might just become stuffy and pedantic myself one day!”

”Young Master Li, an opportunity like this comes once in an eternity!” even the Sun Demon Emperor couldn’t help but urge him. ’This kind of chance is impossible for anyone to refuse! The Hidden Immortal Hall is the most mysterious and feared existence within the War God Hall. No one could turn down an offer to join it. If the Hidden Immortal Hall were to recruit him, he would join in a heartbeat!’

”I know what kind of existence the Hidden Immortal Hall is, but I’m still not interested,” Li Qiye said, smiling at the Sun Demon Emperor and shaking his head.

The Sun Demon Emperor couldn’t help but give a bitter smile. ’Comparisons are truly infuriating. For anyone else in the world, joining the Hidden Immortal Hall is a dream beyond reach, yet Li Qiye couldn’t care less!’

”If Young Master Li is interested, what about becoming a Registered Disciple of our War God Hall? You would not be bound by our restrictions! I believe there will come a time when Young Master Li needs the War God Hall,” Mu Chen said, not giving up. He offered Li Qiye another set of terms.

”So you’ve finally seen the light.” At this, Li Qiye’s eyes narrowed. He looked at Mu Chen and said slowly, ”Now *those* are terms I’m a little interested in.”

Hearing Li Qiye’s words, Mu Chen was inwardly delighted. ’How could the War God Hall be willing to miss out on a talent like Li Qiye? To them, he is absolutely someone worth investing in.’

”If Young Master Li registers with our War God Hall, we are willing to serve as your protectors on the path of cultivation,” Mu Chen stated his offer.

Li Qiye waved his hand dismissively and shook his head. ”Protectors? That won’t be necessary. How about this, let’s make an exchange. I’ll register with your War God Hall as a Registered Disciple. After I ascend the Nine Heavens and shoulder the Celestial Mandate, the War God Hall will share in my future glory. During my era, I will personally shelter your War God Hall! I promise that in the future, should your War God Hall ever be on the verge of collapse, I will lend you a hand!”

”In return, I need people from your War God Hall. Your old geezers at the War God Hall might be a bit stuffy, but I have to admit, both you and the Celestial Dao Academy have a real talent for cultivation and instruction, each with your own unique system. I’d like the Xiyan Ancient Sect to ’borrow’ a few of your old men to teach our younger generation. What do you say?”

Li Qiye looked at Mu Chen and said slowly, ”For you, a deal like this is absolutely worth it.”

The Sun Demon Emperor was shaken once again. ’What astonishing confidence! To already dare speak of ascending the Nine Heavens and shouldering the Celestial Mandate! One has to remember that in every era, there can only be one Immortal Emperor. There is only one Celestial Mandate in all the world!’

Mu Chen stared at Li Qiye without speaking. For a moment, all eyes were on him. After all, there was likely no one else from the younger generation who would dare to negotiate terms with a War God Hall Elder Ancestor like this.

Finally, Mu Chen slowly placed a token on the table and pushed it toward Li Qiye. ”This is a Hand Order of our War God Hall. Only a few of these exist. How about we raise the stakes? The War God Hall has ample resources; we can support you! We don’t ask for much in return. On the day you shoulder the Celestial Mandate and ascend to the peak, you will leave us one Immortal Body Technique, one Emperor Artifact, and a strand of karma. What do you think?” Mu Chen’s words sent a tremor through the Sun Demon Emperor and the others. Li Qiye was still just a junior, yet Mu Chen was making such an audacious gamble. It was simply unbelievable.

’Could it be that Mu Chen truly believes Li Qiye can ascend to the peak and shoulder the Celestial Mandate in the future?’ At this point, even Elder Jiang couldn’t help but gasp. ’This is an outrageous gamble. The stakes are far too high.’

As an External Elder of the War God Hall, Elder Jiang began to ponder. ’Li Qiye managed to choose the correct Netherworld Ship to extend our Elder Ancestor’s life. I’m afraid that wasn’t just luck or good fortune. There are tens of thousands of Netherworld Ships. How easy could it be to pick the one correct Lifeboat? Thinking about it now, there must be more to it than that. Perhaps... Li Qiye really is worth the investment.’

”You should know, there are several kinds of Immortal Body Techniques, and some are priceless,” Li Qiye said, gently shaking his head. ”Even an Emperor Technique isn’t necessarily more precious than an Immortal Body Technique.”

Mu Chen said slowly, ”The War God Hall’s request is not that demanding. If you truly ascend to the peak and shoulder the Celestial Mandate, the Immortal Body Technique we want doesn’t have to be one of the priceless ones, as long as it is complete and without flaws. I am also aware that there are several kinds of Immortal Body Techniques in the world, but the War God Hall can give you our full support!”

Li Qiye’s eyes narrowed. ’Immortal Body Techniques, of course, come in several types. There are those created by Immortal Emperors, and there are those created by invincible existences who achieved Immortal Body Great Success without becoming an Immortal Emperor. But of course, the Immortal Body Technique from the Body Book in his possession was the number one Immortal Body Technique in the world, a truly priceless treasure!’

’Much of the time, not even an Emperor Artifact is necessarily more valuable than an Immortal Body Technique! That’s because, in this world, Immortal Body Techniques are even rarer than Emperor Artifacts!’

”Now that you put it that way, I’m starting to have a few ideas! The Xiyan Ancient Sect really could use some resources to support its growth,” Li Qiye said, his eyes narrowed.

For Li Qiye, using the Supreme Immortal Body Technique from his Body Book for such a trade was out of the question. However, as it happened, he knew of other Immortal Body Techniques in the world. Even if they weren’t in his current memories, he was confident that one day, he could find an Immortal Body Technique created by someone else!