Dominator Emperor

”Heh, heh, heh. It seems there is such a thing,” Elder Daoist Peng said with a dry laugh.

”Why was the Thousand Emperors Sect able to produce four emperors from a single sect? Why were those four emperors able to span four consecutive eras? Don’t you dare tell me your Celestial Dao Academy is unaware? Heh.” Li Qiye said with a smile, ”Back then, Hao Hai Immortal Emperor promised that as long as the Thousand Emperors Sect stood, he would pave the way for your Celestial Dao Academy! I don’t need to spell out the transaction involved, do I?”

Elder Daoist Peng couldn’t help but laugh dryly, while the other Elders sighed. Hao Hai Immortal Emperor had once been a student of the Celestial Dao Academy, and he went on to create a miracle that was nearly impossible to surpass for all eternity! Unfortunately, the Thousand Emperors Sect eventually met its match in Celestial Empress Hongtian!

”We will do as you ask.” In the end, the Elders of the Celestial Dao Academy were in complete agreement. They declared, ”As long as you can heal the Domain God, no price is too high!”

”Then let’s get ready,” Li Qiye said with a nod.

The Celestial Dao Academy’s Eternal Gate had always existed. Legend has it that when the Celestial Dao Academy was founded at this location, the Eternal Gate began to open here. As for when the Eternal Gate would open, not even the Celestial Dao Academy could say for sure. However, each time it opened, it would cause great waves and, at the same time, present a great opportunity.

What exactly the Eternal Gate was, countless Elder Sages from the Celestial Dao Academy had studied it for millions of years, but none could explain it clearly. In short, whenever the Eternal Gate opened, a great opportunity would always present itself.

Those who had the chance to enter the Eternal Gate each had different encounters. Some had obtained an Ancient Scripture from within the gate, some had found a Divine Stone, and some had acquired an Immortal Object... Of course, many also returned empty-handed; they were not in the minority.

What kind of fortunes one might find depended, to a large extent, on one’s own insight, ability, and luck...

Every time the Eternal Gate opened, everyone experienced different fortunes. Moreover, each opening held one grand, miraculous encounter. For everyone involved, the person who obtained that grand encounter was the ultimate winner.

Throughout the ages, those who managed to obtain the grand encounter from within the gate all went on to become renowned figures. The most famous among them was Hao Hai Immortal Emperor.

Legend says that in his era, Hao Hai Immortal Emperor was also a student at the Celestial Dao Academy. It was within this very gate that he obtained his grand, miraculous encounter. As for the specifics of what he obtained, later generations had no way of knowing. In short, Hao Hai Immortal Emperor had an extraordinary encounter at that time.

As for what happened next, later generations understood without needing to be told. Hao Hai Immortal Emperor shouldered the Celestial Mandate, became an Immortal Emperor, and ruled over the universe. But that wasn’t the most stunning part. The most stunning part was that Hao Hai Immortal Emperor founded the Thousand Emperors Sect—a sect that produced four emperors! Furthermore, these four Immortal Emperors succeeded each other generation after generation. This was the only time in all of history that Immortal Emperors from four consecutive eras came from the same sect—a miracle!

Regarding the miracle of the Thousand Emperors Sect, there have been many interpretations in later ages. Some say it was because Hao Hai Immortal Emperor was extraordinary—imposing, supreme, with wisdom as vast as the sea—and that he laid an eternal, Immortal foundation for the Thousand Emperors Sect.

Others say that the Thousand Emperors Sect’s ability to produce four emperors spanning four eras had much to do with the miraculous encounter Hao Hai Immortal Emperor had inside the Eternal Gate.

Regardless, whenever the Celestial Dao Academy’s Eternal Gate opened, it was an event that made everyone drool with envy!

This time, the Celestial Dao Academy could be said to have greatly relaxed its restrictions. Except for the Great Teaching Territories that participated in the conspiratorial alliance, disciples of the younger generation from all other Sect Inheritances were allowed to enter the Eternal Gate.

Such a wonderful opportunity made countless Cultivators and sects boil with excitement. Every young Cultivator entered the Eternal Gate with a dream, and every single one of them yearned to become the next Hao Hai Immortal Emperor!

As for the various Sect Inheritances, they of course also hoped their own disciples could become the next Hao Hai Immortal Emperor! Thus, for a time, whether they were peerless geniuses or dull-witted fools, as long as they were disciples of the younger generation who could rush over in time, the major sects and all the older-generation Cultivators stuffed their disciples into the Eternal Gate. For many sects, there was strength in numbers. If they crammed enough disciples into the Eternal Gate, one or two were bound to get lucky and find an opportunity.

When all the young Cultivators had entered the Eternal Gate, many were stunned by the sight before them. The moment they stepped through, they all saw a vast expanse of ruins.

These ruins were immensely vast, covering hundreds of thousands of li. It was unknown how many years had passed, but the ruins still remained. Amidst the desolation were countless crumbling walls and shattered tiles.

Although the ruins were incredibly dilapidated, with even the earth split open by massive chasms, one could still tell that this place was once an incomparably huge Ancient City, or perhaps an immense divine city. From the broken remnants of the walls, one could see that they once soared into the clouds, enclosing a domain of hundreds of thousands of li. What a colossal Ancient City this must have been!

The city walls had crumbled and the great city had been destroyed. However, some could still discern that the walls were built from the extremely rare and precious Black Stone Treasure Gold. After the passage of countless years, this Black Stone Treasure Gold had become little more than scrap metal, having lost its Divinity.

Even so, it was a horrifying thought. ’Just who could have had the means to build such a massive Ancient City?’ ’Could this be a legendary divine city?’

”Great opportunity, here we come!” After being stunned by the sight for a long time, the young Cultivators who had stepped into this land came to their senses. Their blood boiled with excitement, and with a great roar, they immediately rushed into the vast ruins.

Once they recovered, all the young Cultivators scattered in every direction. Some headed south, some flew north, while others remained in the ruins, carefully searching to see if they could find any treasures...

In an instant, the younger generation from all corners of the world surged outward in all directions like a tide, every one of them stepping into this mysterious land with dreams in their hearts.

As many of the younger generation ventured deeper into this land, they discovered that its vastness far exceeded their imagination. It seemed as if this land had no end; no matter which direction they went, it was boundless.

Within this land, there were Divine Peaks that pierced the heavens, too high to see the top. There were also colossal mountain ranges stretching across the sky like Giant Dragons coiled upon the earth. There were also surging rivers that flowed for millions of li...

Moreover, many discovered that an unbelievable war had once taken place in this land. Some Divine Peaks had been split in two by a single strike, entire mountain ranges had been uprooted, the ground had been torn asunder, and vast tracts of land had been scorched into desert...

But what was even more shocking was that they discovered many more ruins throughout this land—ruins of what were once incomparably massive Ancient Cities! However, every one of these colossal cities had been destroyed. From the degree of destruction, it was clear they had all been obliterated by the flames of war!

Witnessing these earth-shattering scenes one after another left many young Cultivators unable to calm themselves for a long time. A great question inevitably arose in their minds: ’What kind of place is this?’ ’What exactly happened here?’ Even though no one could give them an answer, they all knew that a world-ending war had once been fought here!

”The first Daoist Door has been found!” As many of the younger generation delved deeper into this land, their efforts finally paid off. Someone had discovered a Daoist Door.

Hearing this news, countless people swarmed over. They saw an ancient Dao Platform standing there. The Dao Platform was damaged, but the Daoist Door was still propped open. Although the door’s light was dim, it could still lead to a Secret Realm.

Seeing this broken Daoist Door, the first group of young Cultivators who discovered it couldn’t help but exchange glances. No one knew where such a Daoist Door led.

”Who cares! If you don’t take a risk, how can you expect a great encounter?” Someone decided to throw caution to the wind, shouted, and rushed into the Daoist Door.

Seeing someone take the lead, the people behind were unwilling to be left behind and rushed in after them.

”A Dao Platform was dug up from the first ruins!” Meanwhile, those who had remained at the entrance also had a harvest. Someone had excavated an ancient Dao Platform from deep within the ruins. When they embedded Essence Jades into the Dao Platform, it opened a gateway. The young Cultivators who found this Daoist Door no longer hesitated and charged right in.

In an instant, many Dao Platforms were discovered. No one knew where these platforms led, but as soon as a Daoist Door was found, many young people scrambled to be the first to rush inside. No one was willing to miss any opportunity.

As more and more Dao Platforms were found, those who hadn’t found one yet began to dig frantically all over the place, hoping to unearth treasures or a Dao Platform leading to another Secret Realm.

For a time, the entire land was a flurry of activity. People were digging holes and pits everywhere. All the young Cultivators were fired up with enthusiasm, wishing they could dig three feet deep into the ground!

While many of the younger generation were already digging enthusiastically inside the gate, Li Qiye finally brought his people in. Of course, he didn’t bring many—just Sikong Toutian, Xiao Niqiu, and Chi Xiaodie.

In fact, Chi Xiaodao had also wanted to follow Li Qiye earlier. However, Li Qiye hadn’t returned, and Chi Xiaodie didn’t dare make a decision on his behalf. In the end, Chi Xiaodao, along with the disciples of the Lion Roar Sect, followed Yue Yi and many other disciples from the Celestial Dao Academy into the Eternal Gate.

When Chi Xiaodie and the others entered the Eternal Gate with Li Qiye, they couldn’t help but be stunned by the sight of the vast ruins before them.

”What in the world is this place?” Sikong Toutian couldn’t help but mutter upon seeing the scene within the gate.

Chi Xiaodie was also stunned by the sight. The scene before them was completely different from what they had imagined.

Yesterday’s monthly tickets didn’t reach the goal for a fifth Chapter, but to thank the readers for their support, I chose to release five Chapters last night anyway.

The monthly ticket debt from yesterday is now cleared, so the monthly ticket count will be calculated starting from today.

Today’s five-Chapter release is Xiao Sheng’s own burst. The monthly tickets cast today will be accumulated for tomorrow. So, please vote with more monthly tickets and give more rewards, and let’s strive for five or more Chapters tomorrow.