Dominator Emperor

Secrets never stay hidden for long. After many commoner students from the Great World Academy and Leisure World Academy had left, some of those who remained began to hear whispers.

Even some of the outstanding students from the Dingshi Academy had been unaware of the inside story. However, once they learned a few details, they too chose to stay.

Even students from the Great World Academy and Leisure World Academy who had originally planned to leave also decided to stay after hearing the news.

The legendary portal... Throughout the eons, many had entered it, with the most famous example being Hao Hai Immortal Emperor of the Thousand Emperors Sect. Legend has it that Hao Hai Immortal Emperor was once a student of the Celestial Dao Academy. He entered this very portal, and there are even rumors that he obtained one of the legendary Nine Great Celestial Books!

Everyone knows what happened next; the tale has been told for generations. Hao Hai Immortal Emperor became an invincible Immortal Emperor of his era, shouldering the Celestial Mandate and commanding the universe! More astonishingly, he founded the Thousand Emperors Sect, from which four generations of Immortal Emperors emerged, creating a miracle unprecedented in the annals of history.

Rumor has it that the Thousand Emperors Sect’s ability to remain invincible for ages, producing four generations of Immortal Emperors, was deeply connected to the great opportunity he found within that portal.

Now, the portal was opening once more. Upon hearing this news, even the students who previously knew nothing felt their hearts race. In this world, who wouldn’t want to become the next Hao Hai Immortal Emperor?

Perhaps the students from the Great World Academy and Leisure World Academy who stayed did so solely for the opportunities within the portal. In fact, it was likely that the vast majority of students from the Dingshi Academy also stayed purely for this reason.

As for the monstrous geniuses of the Saint World Academy, however, it was a different story. They all hailed from Great Teaching Territories and Emperor Immortal Gates, and they knew far more of the inside story.

RUMBLE—RUMBLE—RUMBLE— As the days passed, the cataclysm at the Celestial Dao Academy intensified. Cracks snaked across the land. If not for the Emperor Foundation Lock deep beneath the academy anchoring this part of the world, the terrifying upheaval would have long since torn it asunder. Even so, the situation worsened daily. If this continued, the Celestial Dao Academy would be utterly destroyed.

’Is this a sign that the portal is about to open?’ The students who didn’t know the truth couldn’t help but tremble in fear as they watched the world split apart. Such terrifying power could destroy everything. ’If there’s power like this inside the portal, will we really be able to find opportunities? We might just die in there.’

But it was a different matter for the students who knew the inside story, especially those from the Saint World Academy. As they watched the world tear itself apart day after day, their faces remained impassive, but inside, they grew increasingly excited.

”The Celestial Dao Academy might finally disappear in this generation. This Heaven and Earth Ancestor Vein is finally going to change hands!” one student from the Saint World Academy muttered in the darkness, unable to contain their excitement.

For students of ordinary backgrounds, they yearned for a great opportunity. If they could have a fortuitous encounter like Hao Hai Immortal Emperor, they might soar to the heavens and reach the very pinnacle of power.

As for those from ancient heritages and Emperor Immortal Gates, it was a different matter entirely. They already possessed profound foundations, Emperor Techniques, endless Treasure Weapons, and even Immortal Emperor True Artifacts and Divine Treasures and Immortal Treasures! To them, any opportunity within the portal was merely the icing on the cake. What truly made their hearts pound—both for them and for their Sect Territories—was the unparalleled Heaven and Earth Ancestor Vein that lay beneath the Celestial Dao Academy!

For the monstrous geniuses who had entered the Celestial Dao Academy with ulterior motives, the portal’s opportunities were secondary. Their primary mission was to seize the Heaven and Earth Ancestor Vein for their sects! Moreover, the Celestial Dao Academy had accumulated resources over millions of years, possessing a foundation so rich with Divine Treasures and Immortal Treasures that it would make countless Sect Inheritances across the world drool with envy—a collection so vast it was hard to even imagine!

”This is the final warning. The Celestial Dao Academy is facing a great calamity. All students are urged to evacuate immediately!” As the cataclysm worsened by the day, the Celestial Dao Academy issued its last, stern warning.

”The Celestial Dao Academy is in peril! As its students, we should stand together and weather this storm with the academy! Although our Dao Practice is still shallow, I am sure the Elders within the academy will trust us to contribute what little strength we have.” At this moment, someone stepped forward, vowing to stand with the Celestial Dao Academy.

A young man descended from the sky as the Great Dao hummed in harmony with his presence. With but a glance, he projected a magnificent, domineering aura, as if he alone was supreme in the world.

”It’s Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi! He’s finally come out of the Emperor World Academy!” Upon seeing this supremely domineering youth, even the monstrous geniuses of the Saint World Academy paled in comparison.

Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi possessed the Three Saints’ Form. Naturally, no one could compare to him. If there was anyone, it would only be Mei Suyao with her Immortal Bone. Some even claimed that Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi was the number one expert of the younger generation!

”That’s right! Brother Ji Kong is correct! We are from the Celestial Dao Academy. As its students, we should stand with the academy and overcome this crisis together!” With Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi’s rallying cry, countless geniuses and prodigies flocked to his side.

”We will live and die with the Celestial Dao Academy!” In an instant, numerous students began to shout, echoing Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi’s proposal. Among them were students who didn’t know the inside story—truly passionate youths. Of course, there were also those with ulterior motives, hoping to fish in troubled waters.

”The Elders should open the Celestial Dao Academy’s Sect Territory and allow us to fight alongside our seniors to overcome this crisis!” a monstrous genius from the Saint World Academy even took the opportunity to demand.

The Celestial Dao Academy did not respond to the demands of the students who had stayed. The Sect Territory remained sealed. Although a few important figures from the academy remained to watch over the five academies, aside from this handful, no other experts from the Celestial Dao Academy showed their faces. It seemed they had all gone to deal with the disaster.

”No matter what, the Celestial Dao Academy is in peril, and as its disciples, we all have a duty to help!” Even though the academy didn’t respond to the students’ demands, Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi remained firm, vowing to see this crisis through with them.

The students who remained all echoed and followed Ji Kong Wudi’s initiative. At this moment, with a single call from him drawing a response from the world, Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi seemed to have firmly seated himself on the throne of the number one of the younger generation.

”What a talented group of actors!” Bing Yuxia laughed as she watched the students making their impassioned speeches. Fanning herself, she added with a smile, ”Heaven knows what they’re really thinking.”

Sikong Toutian, who had also stayed, chuckled and said, ”A good number of those naive students from the Great World Academy are genuinely passionate. As for the Leisure World and Dingshi Academies, it’s hard to say. But the Saint World Academy... Heh, heh, those monstrous geniuses with their grand backgrounds? They know exactly what’s going on!”

”We’ll soon see whether they truly want to weather this storm with the Celestial Dao Academy,” Li Qiye said with a leisurely smile. ”It won’t be long before we know who is loyal and who is harboring sinister intentions.”

Sikong Toutian grinned at Li Qiye. ”Let’s not worry about their messy business. Heh, once the portal opens, we’ll go in right away. We just need your command, Young Master!”

”We’re in no hurry to enter,” Li Qiye said, perfectly composed. ”First, we watch the show.”

”Whether we go in or not, I’ll await your orders, Young Master. Whatever you want done, just say the word, and I’ll go through fire and water for you,” Sikong Toutian declared, thumping his chest in a pledge of loyalty.

Xiao Niqiu shot him a look and said, ”Yo, isn’t it a little late to be sucking up now? Heh, my Young Master isn’t short on henchmen.”

Sikong Toutian, however, didn’t seem to care in the slightest. He just chuckled as if he hadn’t heard a word Xiao Niqiu said.

”You all can start the show without me.” Bing Yuxia snapped her fan shut, her flair unparalleled. ”I have a date with a young lady to enjoy the scenery and watch the moon. I’m leaving now. Just let me know when you decide to go in.”

Sikong Toutian and the others didn’t dare comment on Bing Yuxia’s habit of wooing other girls despite being a young lady herself. They knew all too well that when Bing Yuxia lost her temper, she was not someone to be trifled with.

”Girl, can’t you change your ways?” Li Qiye glanced at her. ”You’re a girl, yet you dress like a boy all day. Isn’t it exhausting? You should put on a dress and find someone to marry.”

”What, are you jealous?” she said coolly. ”Jealous that I’m so popular with the ladies? Or jealous that I have a harem of three thousand beauties?”

Li Qiye gave her a leisurely look. ”The girls around you are quite nice, some could even be called national beauties. But as for me, I’ve never been short on women. Why would I need to be jealous of you?”

”Such big talk!” Bing Yuxia shot Li Qiye a sidelong glance. ”How about I introduce you to a girl? Maybe she’ll be the one to captivate you. What about the Princess from the Qinglian Sect? She’s graceful, poised, and gentle as water. If you met her, you might just fall into a Tender Place and never get out.”

Bing Yuxia had started playing matchmaker, trying to set Li Qiye up.

Li Qiye gave her a lazy look. ”Even a Nine Heavens Fairy would have a hard time captivating me. You don’t need to trouble yourself. In my opinion, you should stay and be my servant girl. If you do, I might even tell you the true secrets of the Heaven-Cutting Stele.”

’Throughout the eons, what kind of woman hadn’t he seen? Even the peerless Female Sword God who once stood by his side could illuminate millions of years, whether in beauty, gentleness, or talent!’

”Tch, get over yourself. I’ll figure out the secrets of the Heaven-Cutting Stele on my own.” Bing Yuxia shot Li Qiye a prideful glance, then with a SNAP, she opened her fan and turned to leave.

”Hmph, hmph, that girl just missed a heaven-sent opportunity. To be Young Master’s maidservant, for ages...” Xiao Niqiu muttered under his breath.

Li Qiye glared at him, and Xiao Niqiu immediately shut his mouth. He had almost forgotten that Chi Xiaodie and Sikong Toutian were still there.

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