Dominator Emperor

This was the appeal of the Long River Sect, and this was the charm of Mei Suyao.

Mei Suyao’s scripture lecture was held as scheduled in the rear garden of the Imperial Palace. The rear garden of the Lion Roar Country’s Imperial Palace could only be described as magnificent. The shadows of ancient trees stretched out, old vines swayed in the breeze, spirit grasses filled the air with fragrance, Treasure Medicines glowed brightly, and exotic flowers bloomed in profusion...

Within the Imperial Palace’s rear garden, a Flood Dragon coiled in a pond, an old tortoise carried an Ancient Token on its back, and spirit cranes perched on fine trees...

Although the Lion Roar Country was no longer as prosperous as it once was, and its foundation was far inferior to that of a Great Teaching Territory, it was, after all, descended from the Chi Family. It still possessed a certain heritage, as one could tell just by looking at this Imperial Palace rear garden.

At this moment, the Imperial Palace’s rear garden had been cleared out to serve as the venue for Mei Suyao’s scripture lecture. Before the lecture even began, many of the talented young cultivators eligible to attend had already entered the garden early, afraid to miss such a rare opportunity.

While it was still early, young cultivators entered the Imperial Palace one after another. For a time, the scene outside was a bustling stream of traffic. Some cultivators arrived in ancient War Chariots representing the might of their Noble Families. Others rode in on rare and precious Auspicious Beasts. Some flew in on Immortal Swords, while others arrived by soaring through the sky on a Treasure Mountain...

For a moment, the Imperial Palace’s rear garden was extraordinarily lively and filled with a surging crowd. It could be said that most of the young cultivators who could enter this place were extraordinary individuals. There were princesses from Jiang Countries, Ancient Land Saint Children, Great Teaching Inheritors, and Strong Country Giants...

As the hosts of this grand event, the siblings Chi Xiaodie and Chi Xiaodao, along with the disciples of the Lion Roar Sect, were so busy they couldn’t catch a break. They greeted guests from all directions, bustling about without rest.

The young cultivators who had already arrived gathered in small groups. All of them were the dragons and phoenixes among men of the current generation. Seeing them in clusters of three and five was truly a beautiful sight. The men were dashing and extraordinary, and the women were beautiful enough to make geese fall from the sky and fish sink in the water.

As the young people gathered in their small groups, they inevitably began to discuss the various grand events of the East Hundred Cities and the brilliant prodigies from its various great sects and lineages.

”I heard Ba Xia is in the area. I wonder if he’ll rush over for tonight’s event,” said a Saint Heir of the younger generation.

At the mention of Ba Xia, the few young geniuses sitting together grew wary. One Prince shook his head and said, ”I hope he doesn’t come. That guy is too domineering. He’s always stirring up trouble.”

”He’s even more arrogant now. Rumor has it he’s achieved some success with his Angry Immortal Dominating Body. I just don’t know if he’s passed his Minor Body Tribulation yet,” another friend said.

Ba Xia, the inheritor of the Nu Xian Sacred Country and its Eldest Prince, was an incredible figure. He cultivated the Nu Xian Sacred Country’s National Treasure Technique—the Angry Immortal Dominating Body, an Immortal Body Technique!

An inheritor from an Ancient Sect said with a smile, ”Don’t worry, Ba Xia definitely won’t be coming. Not long ago, he was hunting a Fierce Beast and charged into the Ancient Ridge. I’m afraid he won’t be able to make it back in time.”

”Ba Xia might not come, but his junior brother, Sima Longyun, will definitely be here,” said the Prince.

A Saint Heir sneered, ”What’s so great about Sima Longyun? He just has one of the Forty-eight Innate Bodies, that’s all! He’s just riding on his senior brother Ba Xia’s coattails. Hmph, I doubt he’s much stronger than me.”

Wherever there are people, there is Jianghu. Even the younger generation of the East Hundred Cities was not a picture of perfect harmony. Incidents of forming grudges and mutual jealousy were far too common.

Nearby, another group of three to five cultivators was also discussing the affairs of the East Hundred Cities. A well-informed head disciple of an Ancient Sect said, ”I heard the Yao Guang Giant has come out of seclusion.”

The moment the Yao Guang Giant was mentioned, the cultivators in the group all felt a chill in their hearts, their expressions changing. In fact, this was no surprise. Few in the East Hundred Cities could remain unmoved at the mention of the Yao Guang Ancient Country.

The Yao Guang Ancient Country was one of the oldest Jiang Countries in the East Hundred Cities. It was a lineage that had produced two emperors. It could be said that few legacies in the East Hundred Cities could compare to the foundation of the Yao Guang Ancient Country.

The Yao Guang Giant, Zu Huangwu, was rumored to have mastered the Dual Emperors’ Skill, making him absolutely peerless and stunningly brilliant.

”Three years ago, Zu Huangwu went to the Celestial Dao Academy to challenge Yue Yi. After returning, he immediately went into seclusion. Now that Zu Huangwu has emerged, I fear he has fully integrated the Dual Emperors Skill. If even Yue Yi is no longer his match, I’m afraid that in the entire East Hundred Cities, only Mei Fairy will be able to overshadow him,” a Prince present said with emotion.

A Prince shook his head and said, ”Not necessarily. I heard the Divine Being has arrived. Someone saw him descend from the heavens and enter the Celestial Dao Academy with their own eyes!”

”The Divine Being, Ji Kong Wudi!” At the mention of this name, it wasn’t just the cultivators in that group who were moved; even other cultivators nearby couldn’t help but be stirred, and they immediately gathered closer.

”The inheritor of Takong Mountain is entering the world! Incredible! Is he planning to compete with Mei Fairy for this generation’s Celestial Mandate?” a Giant said, his expression changing.

The inheritor of Takong Mountain, Ji Kong Wudi, had become a legend despite having made his debut not long ago! He was called a Divine Being, and it was even rumored that in the current generation, no one could stand shoulder to shoulder with him except for Mei Suyao of the Long River Sect.

Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi, even though he was not from the East Hundred Cities, his fame had spread far and wide, causing countless members of the younger generation to feel dim in comparison.

Takong Mountain was the lineage founded by the Ta Kong Immortal Emperor. Although Takong Mountain was an Emperor Immortal Gate of the Human Emperor Realm, it was not located within the Five Desolations. It was neither in the East Hundred Cities nor the Middle Grand Realm. Takong Mountain was built beyond the realms, hidden high in the Celestial Universe, its gates difficult for outsiders to enter.

”The Divine Being has come.” Hearing this name, even the talented prodigies present couldn’t help but pale. Someone who could be compared to Mei Suyao was bound to be terrifyingly powerful.

Li Qiye had also arrived. He sat in an inconspicuous corner of the garden, quietly pouring and drinking by himself. Although the garden was filled with countless Saintess Princesses, Proud Dragons of the Human World, and Golden Branches and Jade Leaves, Li Qiye couldn’t be bothered to strike up a conversation with any of them, simply sitting quietly in his corner.

As for Chi Xiaodao, he was too busy to get away, so Li Qiye didn’t bother him.

”Brother, what fine taste you have.” Just as Li Qiye finished a cup, someone immediately refilled it for him. It was a heroic-looking young man with wheat-colored skin. He had a sunny and vibrant aura, and the bright smile on his slightly tanned face gave him a unique charm.

After sitting down, the man immediately poured wine for Li Qiye, revealing a brilliant smile.

Li Qiye glanced at him and said, ”Don’t you get tired of changing your face all day? Wouldn’t it be better to just be yourself?” After speaking, he began to drink alone again, not offering the young man a cup.

The young man gave a dry laugh and said, ”Brother, you must be joking. I’m not as peerlessly confident as you. Heh, I’ve made quite a few enemies in the East Hundred Cities, so I need to lie low for a bit.” This fellow was none other than Sikong Toutian, who had slipped away some time ago.

Now, Sikong Toutian had snuck back. He had even managed to infiltrate the Imperial Palace of the Lion Roar Country. The kid really had some skills. However, he had changed his appearance now, so outsiders had no idea he was Sikong Toutian. But he could not escape Li Qiye’s Dharma Eye.

”Brother, the Divine Being from Takong Mountain has arrived,” Sikong Toutian relayed a piece of news to Li Qiye.

Li Qiye said with disinterest, ”So what if someone from Takong Mountain is here? What does that have to do with me?” He took another drink as he spoke.

Sikong Toutian quickly refilled his cup and said, ”I heard that you killed a disciple of Takong Mountain, Ji Kongjian, back in Celestial Ancient City. I’m afraid the Divine Being, Ji Kong Wudi, will definitely come looking for you to settle the score.”

Sikong Toutian himself was an extraordinary person, but in front of Li Qiye, he didn’t dare to act recklessly, even posturing himself as a junior.

”You really are capable. To run off to the Middle Grand Realm in such a short time and gather such clear information,” Li Qiye glanced at him and said, ”You’re not planning something against me, are you?”

Sikong Toutian’s expression changed drastically. He immediately pointed a finger to the sky and said, ”Brother, that’s a bit much! I, Sikong Toutian, am just a small-time hoodlum. You, Brother, are an Immortal from the Nine Heavens. Even if you gave me a hundred galls, I wouldn’t dare show you the slightest disrespect. You ascend to the Nine Heavens to slay True Gods and descend to the Underworld to slaughter Demon Kings. A small fry like me can’t even admire you fast enough, how could I dare to disrespect you?”

”Alright, enough with the flattery,” Li Qiye said. ”If everyone from the Celestial Secret Valley is just a ’small-time hoodlum,’ then there are far too many hoodlums in this world.” As he spoke, he placed his wine cup in front of Sikong Toutian.

The moment Li Qiye said this, Sikong Toutian’s face turned pale, and his heart trembled! From the day he started his career until now, no one had ever seen through his origins; his background had always been a closely guarded secret. He had met countless powerful experts, from the Ancient Saints of Great Sects to the Human Emperors of Ancient Countries, yet none could recognize his lineage. Today, however, Li Qiye had effortlessly exposed him with a single sentence.

Sikong Toutian’s heart quivered. He took a deep breath, refilled Li Qiye’s cup, and said with an immediate smile, ”Brother, your Dharma Eye is like a torch. Nothing can be hidden from you.”

”Relax. As long as you don’t piss me off, I won’t go to the Celestial Secret Valley and tear down your Human King Hall,” Li Qiye said leisurely, eyeing Sikong Toutian.

Sikong Toutian’s heart trembled again, and the hand holding the wine pot couldn’t help but shake. He had met countless great figures, but none had ever made him feel as intimidated as Li Qiye.

”Is Old Man Ren doing well?” While Sikong Toutian was in a daze, Li Qiye suddenly dropped this question, making Sikong Toutian’s hair stand on end.

Sikong Toutian took a deep breath, finally steadying his nerves. He gave a bitter smile and said, ”To be honest with you, Brother, I have never met the Human Ancestor, not even when I was young. I’ve heard from the Elder Ancestors that the Human Ancestor has been in recuperation for a very, very long time.”

”If he can outlast the Celestial Being, there’s still hope,” Li Qiye said nonchalantly.

The Celestial Secret Valley... In this day and age, it was likely that no one knew of such a lineage. Even those who did were either extremely ancient Old Undyings or legendary figures. And even if such characters were still alive, they would have long since gone into hiding.