Dominator Emperor

Li Qiye stayed behind. Before the Lion Roar Saint Emperor emerged, Yue Yi arrived instead. Yue Yi had made a special trip to the Lion Roar Sect’s encampment. Of course, Yue Yi came in secret; outsiders were unaware of his presence, as rumors had long circulated that he had already retreated with the disciples of the Celestial Dao Academy.

”Brother Li, the Elder Ancestor sent me to give you a message: everything is ready.” Yue Yi, arriving in secret, brought Li Qiye a confidential piece of news. ”At the same time, the Elder Ancestor has received reliable information. The enemy is coming with seven Immortal Emperor’s Treasures and two Immortal Emperor True Artifacts. As for which Great Sect Ancestors are making a move, that remains a secret for now.”

”Seven Immortal Emperor’s Treasures and two Immortal Emperor True Artifacts. What an extravagant move.” Li Qiye narrowed his eyes. ’Such an extravagant display would require at least two Emperor Immortal Gates to join forces. Otherwise, very few Emperor Immortal Gates in this world could produce seven Immortal Emperor’s Treasures and two Immortal Emperor True Artifacts in one go.’

Without a doubt, the enemy had secretly conspired and arrived with the determination to win. They were set on taking down the Celestial Dao Academy in a single stroke; otherwise, they would not have brought out so many Immortal Emperor’s Treasures and Immortal Emperor True Artifacts.

Anyone who learned of such a secret would be scared witless. Two Immortal Emperor True Artifacts and seven Immortal Emperor’s Treasures—that was an arsenal capable of sinking the entire East Hundred Cities. This would likely become the most terrifying battle since the war between the Black Dragon King and the Ta Kong Immortal Emperor!

After Yue Yi’s secret departure, Li Qiye summoned Xiao Niqiu. Gazing at the starry night sky, he slowly said, ”The great slaughter is about to begin!”

”HEH, HEH, HEH...” Xiao Niqiu couldn’t help but get excited, rubbing his hands together eagerly. ”It’s been a long time since I’ve had a good massacre. HEH, HEH, I’ll definitely kill to my heart’s content this time.”

”You’ll be my lookout,” Li Qiye instructed. ”When it’s time to strike, strike!”

”You got it!” Xiao Niqiu responded with excitement. At this moment, he was more excited than anyone. He had been holding back for ages without getting to fight, and now he was itching to warm up.

At this time, sects from all over the world had gathered outside the Celestial Dao Academy, along with countless powerful experts. Heroic Heroes and Princes were as common as ox hair. True Masters and Ancient Saints flocked to the area. Even the legendary Saint Venerables and Saint Emperors had personally arrived, though they had not yet shown themselves.

There were even rumors that Great Sect Ancestors were present and that Old Undyings from Jiang Country were overseeing things. Other rumors claimed that Old Undyings and Elder Ancestors from the Nu Xian Sacred Country and the Tiger Roar Sect had personally come to preside over the situation, but both the Nu Xian Sacred Country and the Tiger Roar Sect denied these claims.

Within two days, the area outside the Celestial Dao Academy became incredibly lively, packed with a sea of people. Meanwhile, at the Celestial Dao Academy itself, not only did Immortal Light continue to erupt from beneath the ground, but the cataclysmic rifts in the earth and sky also showed no signs of stopping. In fact, they seemed to be growing more intense with each passing day.

Although the Emperor Foundation deep beneath the Celestial Dao Academy was unbelievably powerful, and immense Law Divine Chains locked down the earth, the entire land still trembled without end. The academy’s vast mountains and rivers continued to crack, the fissures growing wider and wider. Everyone could see that if this continued, the Celestial Dao Academy was going to collapse.

Seeing the Celestial Dao Academy’s situation worsen day by day, terrifying pairs of eyes stared out from the darkness. A chilling voice echoed from the shadows, ”The Celestial Dao Academy will soon be history!”

As countless Sect Inheritances from the East Hundred Cities gathered outside the Celestial Dao Academy’s main gate, three days later, the academy suddenly opened its gates. The Dean of the Great World Academy personally presided, announcing to the outside world that the sects and individuals who had come for the Eternal Gate could now begin to enter the Celestial Dao Academy!

As the host, the Celestial Dao Academy would not preside over the distribution of resources and treasures within the Eternal Gate! Therefore, before the Eternal Gate opened, all the sects of the world first had to negotiate among themselves the order of entry, the rules for distribution, and so on.

Any sect or Cultivator was qualified to participate in this negotiation. Thus, on this day, the gates of the Celestial Dao Academy opened, allowing the world’s sects to enter. Of course, the vast armies of the major sects were still barred from entry. Only after the rules and procedures for entering the Eternal Gate had been negotiated would the Great Ancient Sects be allowed to bring them in.

The Celestial Dao Academy’s move was undoubtedly favorable to the Loose Cultivators. However, the major sects didn’t say much. It was not yet clear who would emerge victorious. For Great Teaching Territories and Emperor Immortal Gates, they held an absolute advantage in setting the rules and order!

On this day, countless elite experts from the Great Teaching Territories and Loose Cultivators from all corners of the world entered the Celestial Dao Academy. Under the academy’s direction, the numerous groups set up camp in a flat, mountainous region within the academy grounds. For a time, sects stood in great numbers and alliances rose one after another. Some smaller sects banded together to form temporary alliances, while others attached themselves to the Great Teaching Territories.

Great Teaching Territories and Emperor Immortal Gates from the East Hundred Cities—such as the Tiger Roar Sect, the Nu Xian Sacred Country, the Yao Guang Ancient Country, and the Thousand Peaks Holy Land—held a massive advantage. After all, the Great Teaching Territories of the East Hundred Cities were closest to the Celestial Dao Academy. Even if Great Teaching Territories from other parts of the world received the news, it was impossible for them to mobilize their vast armies and arrive as quickly as those from the East Hundred Cities.

After all the world’s sects had set up camp in this mountainous region, the Celestial Dao Academy took the lead in organizing a great council to discuss the order and procedures for entering the Eternal Gate, so as to prevent a chaotic slaughter from breaking out before it even opened.

In principle, everyone could voice their opinion. In reality, however, the vast majority of power was still held by behemoths like the Nu Xian Sacred Country and the Yao Guang Ancient Country, who possessed an absolute advantage.

The Lion Roar Sect also went in. However, very few of their members entered; only the Lion Roar Emperor and a few others accompanied Li Qiye.

”In principle, the Eternal Gate can be shared by everyone, but some people might not be qualified to share it. The Lion Roar Sect, for example, should reconsider!” The great gathering of the Hundred Races and Ten Thousand Sects had only just begun, and already someone had jumped out to target the Lion Roar Sect. The first to stand up was Hu Yue, the successor of the Tiger Roar Sect.

Many sects were gathered here, but for behemoths like the Tiger Roar Sect and the Nu Xian Sacred Country, the truly powerful experts remained hidden in the background, allowing the younger generation to act as leaders!

Hu Yue of the Tiger Roar Sect suddenly jumping out to target the Lion Roar Sect caused the expression of the Lion Roar Emperor, who was attending the meeting, to change drastically! For the Tiger Roar Sect to attack the Lion Roar Sect right at the start was simply going too far.

At this moment, many people present turned to look at the Lion Roar Sect. None of the Great Teaching Territories in attendance were going to stand up for them. At this time, the Great Teaching Territories were all more or less on the same side, pushing out the smaller sects and the various Loose Cultivators. After all, why would the Great Teaching Territories be willing to share a juicy piece of meat like the Eternal Gate with others?

Even if some of the smaller sects present wanted to speak up for the Lion Roar Sect, they knew better than to do so and kept their mouths shut. It wasn’t worth it to invite retaliation and lose their qualification to enter the Eternal Gate.

”What is the meaning of this, Tiger Roar Sect?” Even if the Lion Roar Sect had no ambition to contend for the fortunes within the Eternal Gate, the Lion Roar Emperor couldn’t swallow this insult, with the Tiger Roar Sect attacking and provoking them so blatantly in front of the entire world. If the Lion Roar Sect were to swallow such a vile provocation in front of everyone, how could they ever maintain their footing in the East Hundred Cities again?

Hu Yue’s tiger-like eyes were intimidating. The moment he stood up, an oppressive aura emanated from him, like a savage beast descending a mountain. The Fierce Beast-like atmosphere swept through the entire venue. Although Hu Yue was of the younger generation, his terrifying aura was enough to make even True Masters of the older generation wary. With his current strength, he was absolutely qualified to stand here.

Hu Yue said in a cold, heavy voice, ”No special meaning! It’s just that the Lion Roar Sect’s recent actions have been despicable! Your Lion Roar Sect has been sowing discord among the sects, stirring up trouble, and trying to incite infighting and mutual slaughter among the various sects of the East Hundred Cities. Your intentions are truly malicious and your motives are sinister!”

These words from Hu Yue immediately made the seated disciples of the Lion Roar Sect glare at him in fury, trembling with rage. With such words, Hu Yue was intentionally pushing the Lion Roar Sect into a position of opposition against all the other sects of the East Hundred Cities.

”Young Nephew Hu, you can eat whatever you want, but you cannot speak so carelessly! My Lion Roar Sect has always sought no quarrel with the world and has coexisted peacefully with all sects. When have we ever sown discord or stirred up trouble?!” the Lion Roar Emperor said angrily.

Hu Yue replied coldly, ”Whether that’s true or not, your Lion Roar Sect knows best!”

At this time, with experts from numerous sects present, those who didn’t know the inside story found it strange. Why would the Tiger Roar Sect suddenly target the Lion Roar Sect? The two sects were on completely different levels; it was safe to say the Lion Roar Sect posed no threat to the Tiger Roar Sect.

Of course, those who knew the inside story had a vague idea. Everyone knew that Hu Yue intended to marry the Princess of the Bao Yun Family, and the Bao Yun Family was also happy to form an alliance with the Tiger Roar Sect. The only one not interested in this marriage was Princess Bao Yun herself. Because of this, the marriage alliance between the two sects had been delayed again and again. However, in recent years, the Lion Roar Sect’s successor, Chi Xiaodao, had grown especially close to Princess Bao Yun, and there were signs of mutual affection. This time, Hu Yue was merely using this as a pretext to attack the Lion Roar Sect.

”Sowing discord? Stirring up trouble? That’s just a load of nonsense,” Li Qiye, who was sitting with the Lion Roar Sect, said leisurely. He had been worrying that no one would come looking for a provocation. Now that someone had delivered themselves to his doorstep, seeking death, he was more than happy to oblige.

Li Qiye smiled and said, ”This so-called ’sowing discord’ is nothing more than the young master of the Lion Roar Sect wanting to marry the Princess of the Bao Yun Family! The man is unwed, the woman is unmarried. Are you saying only your Tiger Roar Sect is allowed to propose a marriage, but the Lion Roar Sect isn’t? The Tiger Roar Sect’s claim of ’sowing discord’ is just you using a public matter for private gain, a convenient excuse to attack the Lion Roar Sect.”

By making this move, Li Qiye was also helping Chi Xiaodao out. With this, Chi Xiaodao had even more reason to go to the Bao Yun Family and propose. Once the matter was out in the open, it became much clearer.

”Nonsense! You, a little brat who still reeks of his mother’s milk, dare to spout such drivel here!” Hu Yue’s tiger-like eyes turned cold, his killing intent flaring.

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