Dominator Emperor

Chapter 478: Chapter 476: Little Ghost Qin Guang King

Bathed in this divine light, Qiu Rong Wanxue finally let out a sigh of relief, no longer feeling the aura that suppressed the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

As the Little Ghost’s furious roar died down, endless runes were instantly branded onto the membrane of light covering the Ancient Hall’s portal. The membrane seemed to melt, forming a tiny entrance.

In the blink of an eye, the Little Ghost’s speed was incredible as he shot toward the portal, attempting to enter the Ancient Hall through the tiny opening.

However, with a world-shattering BOOM, the membrane of light instantly sealed the opening just as the Little Ghost reached it. The Little Ghost, as mighty as a War God, was blasted away. Even one as invincible as he was could not withstand the membrane’s power.

The Little Ghost was blasted high into the air, spewing blood. His snow-white beard was dyed a brilliant, dazzling red. He crashed heavily to the ground, surrounded by splatters of blood, and it was a long time before he managed to climb back to his feet.

“It’s still no use!” The Little Ghost sank to the ground, his face ashen. His expression was one of utter dejection, as if he had lost all will to fight, his eyes dim and lifeless.

Li Qiye walked over and shook his head. “No one can do anything about this; you can only rely on yourself. External forces are useless against this kind of heavenly punishment. Outsiders can’t help you. If they could, someone would have stepped in long ago, long before today.”

Qiu Rong Wanxue had no idea what they were talking about. She simply stood by quietly, not saying a word.

The Little Ghost finally managed to lift his head. After a long moment, he spoke. “I have prepared for this day for a very, very long time.”

“It’s no use,” Li Qiye said, shaking his head. “If it were, would the master of Fengdu City have kept waiting? If an outsider’s help could solve this, it wouldn’t have been left until today.”

“Who are you?” the Little Ghost asked gravely, staring at Li Qiye. His gaze sharpened, becoming as brilliant as a starry sky, radiating a supreme majesty that inspired an impulse to submit.

But Li Qiye was unaffected by his gaze. He shook his head and said, “Who I am isn’t important. What’s important is that I can give you a chance. Perhaps you can even find liberation through it.”

The Little Ghost was stunned for a moment. Snapping out of it, he shook his head. “Liberation? I should have found it back then, if only… if only…” He couldn’t help but sigh at this point.

“The old legends have always been a mystery, and the matters involved are far from simple. Even if you had given it your all back then, it still would have been useless,” Li Qiye said with a smile and a shake of his head.

The Little Ghost gave a bitter smile, one that was filled with indescribable emotions—bitterness, regret, profound helplessness… In short, that single smile carried far too much weight.

“I heard that you offered yourself as a blood sacrifice back then. One could say you did everything you could,” Li Qiye said with a smile.

The Little Ghost shook his head and smiled bitterly again. After a long moment, he said, “No. That was my atonement.”

Li Qiye looked at the Little Ghost and said, “You don’t have to be discouraged. There’s still a chance. For example…” He gestured to himself. “Me. If you’re willing to help me, then regardless of whether you want to atone or find liberation, this will be your opportunity.”

“What kind of opportunity?” the Little Ghost asked gravely.

Li Qiye pointed to the sky. “I am going to war. I will shatter the heavens, I will smash my way through that god-forsaken place, I will dig out that wretched thing, and I will tear away the mist that conceals everything!”

“Go to war? HA, HA, HA…” The Little Ghost burst out laughing as if he had just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world.

“Just you? HA, HA, HA…” The Little Ghost laughed so hard he was almost in tears, doubling over as he pointed at Li Qiye.

“It seems you don’t believe me,” Li Qiye said with unhurried calm, unbothered by the wild laughter.

The Little Ghost finally managed to stop laughing. He shook his head and said, “It’s not that I’m looking down on you, but not even an Immortal Emperor can shatter those heavens, let alone you.”

“An Immortal Emperor isn’t necessarily incapable. It all depends on whether they are willing to risk everything for the fight. Don’t forget, back then, Immortal Emperor Feiyang fought until the heavens crumbled and ghosts and gods wailed in terror. In the end, he suppressed that god-forsaken place so thoroughly it couldn’t even breathe,” Li Qiye said.

“But Immortal Emperor Feiyang didn’t shatter the heavens, either,” the Little Ghost said, shaking his head. “Although he stood guard there for a very, very long time, he still didn’t manage to tear that god-forsaken place asunder!”

“That’s because this is a matter for you, the Ghost Race. For him, it was merely a challenge. Suppressing that place for era after era until it was breathless was more than enough,” Li Qiye said with a lazy smile.

“Then what about you?” the Little Ghost said, staring at Li Qiye. “You’re from the Human Race. This has nothing to do with you.”

Li Qiye narrowed his eyes. After a good while, he smiled. “Not necessarily. Although I am of the Human Race, there are certain things… that I want to get to the bottom of.”

“Your courage is commendable, but you are not capable of it,” the Little Ghost said, shaking his head.

“Is that so?” Li Qiye said with a smile. “I don’t see it that way. While my current Dao Practice is far from that of an Immortal Emperor, my methods are by no means inferior. More importantly, I possess something that even an Immortal Emperor lacks. For instance… this!”

As he finished speaking, one of Li Qiye’s Life Palaces opened. A tree stump emerged from within, shaped like an open palm. A tender branch grew from the seemingly dead stump, its leaves a vibrant, luscious green, appearing to teem with an endless, infinite life force.

“Th-that’s impossible!” The Little Ghost looked as if he had seen a real ghost, stumbling back several steps. His eyes were wide with utter disbelief.

The Little Ghost was speechless for a long, long time. Finally, he took a deep breath, pointed at Li Qiye, and stammered in astonishment, “H-how did that thing end up in your hands?!”

Li Qiye smiled and recalled his Life Palace. “How it ended up in my hands isn’t important. What’s important is, are you interested?”

The Little Ghost stood frozen on the spot, once again at a loss for words.

Seeing his reaction, Li Qiye smiled. “I understand. After all, this is a march to your death. You can think it over. Give me an answer once you’ve made up your mind. But, of course, don’t make me wait too long.”

The Little Ghost stood there, watching Li Qiye, his thoughts impossible to discern.

After a long time, the Little Ghost took a deep breath and asked, “What do you need me to do?”

Li Qiye said, “I need someone to clear the path for me. You understand. I need someone to act as my vanguard so that I can accomplish more.”

“Just me, alone?” The Little Ghost shook his head. “I can’t do it by myself. It’s not that I fear death; for me, death would be a release. But if it’s only me helping you, there is absolutely no hope. We’ll never reach that place. The power of that god-forsaken place is on par with any Burial Ground!”

Li Qiye smiled. “I’m aware of that. I have my own methods. All you need to do is clear the path and take care of anyone who gets in the way. As for the final showdown, leave that to me. I will tear that place asunder!”

The Little Ghost was stunned for a moment. Li Qiye chuckled. “Of course, you need to be mentally prepared. Once you charge in, I can’t guarantee you’ll make it out alive. You yourself know that leaving Fengdu City is no easy task.”

“Survive? If I charge in, I have no intention of coming back alive.” The Little Ghost gave a bitter laugh and sighed. “There’s no meaning for me to go on living like this, in a state that’s neither human nor ghost. If not for the supreme gift from that great lord, I never planned on surviving the blood sacrifice in Fengdu City back then!”

Li Qiye nodded. “Good. You’ll be my vanguard, and then the real show can begin!”

“Alright. I hope you succeed.” The Little Ghost extended his hand, and Li Qiye took it, sealing the deal. “My name is King Qinguang,” he said. “I haven’t used that name in a very long time.”

“I know,” Li Qiye smiled. “You may not have heard my name. I am Li Qiye.”

King Qinguang murmured the name, then looked up at Li Qiye. “I think I’ve heard that name before.”

Li Qiye just smiled, saying nothing more. He turned to face the Ancient Hall. “In that case, let’s begin.”

“What are you going to do?” King Qinguang asked, confused.

“Don’t be nervous, I’m not going to do anything,” Li Qiye said. “I came for two reasons. First, just to have a look. Second, I need to borrow something.”

“Borrow something?” King Qinguang was taken aback. He glanced from Li Qiye to the Ancient Hall before them, and a look of sudden realization dawned on his face.

Li Qiye strode toward the Ancient Hall, and Qiu Rong Wanxue hurried to follow. She hadn’t understood their conversation from start to finish, but she didn’t ask. ‘If Young Master wants to tell me, he will,’ she reasoned.

Li Qiye walked to the portal of the Ancient Hall and slowly took out a box covered in layer after layer of seals. He cupped the box in both hands, his expression grave and solemn.

“That thing…” King Qinguang was deeply shaken, clearly aware of what the box contained.

“It’s borrowed,” Li Qiye said with a small smile. He took a deep breath, then closed his eyes. His Life Palace opened, and the palm-shaped stump reappeared.

Li Qiye spoke as if in prayer. “I will wage war against the heavens. I will tear away the mists. In this war, I shall unravel the enigma. I need one thing, and I pray here today that it may be lent to me. I have heard that the legendary War Armor is here. Today, I wish to borrow this item. If I should one day return triumphant, I will surely return it!”

After his prayer, Li Qiye slowly opened the box. A streak of light flashed out and vanished into the Ancient Hall. He then closed the lid once more.

At the same time, the tender leaves on the stump’s young branch began to glow with a brilliant green light. Wisps of light, as if alive, burrowed into Li Qiye’s body, instantly granting him an endless supply of Life Force.

Qiu Rong Wanxue couldn’t help but hold her breath. Even King Qinguang did the same, both staring intently at the patch of sky within the Ancient Hall.

A mystery will be unraveled in the future. Please be patient, everyone, the time will come!!!!!!!!!