Dominator Emperor

Upon seeing the Holy Heaven Sect’s tens of thousands of iron cavalry surround the Xiyan Ancient Sect until it was completely sealed off, the atmosphere within the entire sect instantly grew incredibly tense. All the disciples returned to their posts. At this moment, the Xiyan Ancient Sect used a massive amount of Essence Jades without reserve, activating all of its Guardian Arrays.

For a time, a great battle seemed imminent. Gu Tieshou’s expression was ice-cold. In fact, he was not the only one whose expression had changed drastically.

Even many of the Sect Leaders observing from afar had their expressions change. For nearly ten thousand years, the Holy Heaven Sect and the Treasure Sacred Upper Country had rarely mobilized such a large force. It could be said that in the last ten thousand years, the Treasure Sacred Upper Country had seldom made a move against the sects and Great Sects within its territory.

Today, the Holy Heaven Sect was dead set on annihilating the Xiyan Ancient Sect. This caused the expressions of many Sect Inheritances within the Treasure Sacred Upper Country’s territory to change. If the Holy Heaven Sect dared to destroy the Xiyan Ancient Sect today, perhaps tomorrow they would dare to destroy other Sect Inheritances.

”These are all of the Holy Heaven Sect’s elites!” Seeing the tens of thousands of iron cavalry completely surround the Xiyan Ancient Sect, many people’s expressions changed.

Among the great figures watching from afar, even those whose sects were not within the Treasure Sacred Upper Country’s domain were visibly moved. A Sect Leader murmured, ”In the battle thirty thousand years ago, although the Xiyan Ancient Sect was defeated, the Holy Heaven Sect also suffered a grievous blow to its vitality. For thirty thousand years, the Holy Heaven Sect has rarely mobilized such a large force. For them to suddenly move to annihilate the Xiyan Ancient Sect today... I fear they must have been preparing for a long time.”

Now, everyone realized that handing over Li Qiye was just an excuse. The Holy Heaven Sect was dead set on annihilating the Xiyan Ancient Sect.

”The Xiyan Ancient Sect has lost its influence—or more accurately, the Nine Saints Demon Gate has lost its influence. I heard the Nine Saints Demon Gate lost the support of the War God Hall, and even their Sun Demon Emperor is being held captive there.” An Elder Saint Lord who knew some of the inside story sighed softly and said, ”For the Holy Heaven Sect, this is a golden opportunity. Without the Nine Saints Demon Gate’s support, without the War God Hall as a backer! And with the support of the Qingxuan Ancient Country, now is the best time to take down the Xiyan Ancient Sect, and perhaps even the best time to take down the Nine Saints Demon Gate.”

”Heh, the Xiyan Ancient Sect is just courting its own doom, taking on a disciple like Li Qiye. Hmph, making enemies everywhere. It would be a miracle if the Xiyan Ancient Sect *wasn’t* destroyed!” Seeing that the Xiyan Ancient Sect’s doom was inescapable, some people who held a grudge against Li Qiye rejoiced inwardly.

At this moment, tens of thousands of iron cavalry had the Xiyan Ancient Sect completely surrounded. Li Qiye remained calm and composed. He glanced at the cavalry encircling the entire sect and said with nonchalant ease, ”A little interesting. It seems avenging your Sheng Tian Heaven Daoist was just an excuse. I almost feel sorry for him. He still has value even after death.”

”Hand over all your Emperor Techniques and all your Great Sage Techniques, and I will immediately withdraw my troops!” the Baosheng Human Emperor said coldly. He had finally shown his fangs; this was his true purpose.

The Baosheng Human Emperor’s words sent a chill through everyone’s hearts. As for the disciples of the Xiyan Ancient Sect, they glared with rage, filled with righteous indignation. ”We will fight to the last man! We will never let them succeed!”

The Baosheng Human Emperor’s words made the hearts of many watching great figures burn with greed; it sent a thrill through them.

Emperor Techniques! Great Sage Techniques! These were things everyone coveted. Although the Xiyan Ancient Sect had declined, it was, after all, an Emperor Immortal Gate! Even though the sect had lost many Emperor Techniques in the battle back then, it still possessed powerful ones, like the Kunpeng Six Transformations!

”The Day Heaven Immortal Secret! A Heavenly Destiny Secret Skill!” someone murmured. At this moment, even figures at the level of Sect Leaders and Emperors felt their hearts burn, their greed undisguised. Li Qiye had used a Heavenly Destiny Secret Skill in the Ancient Sky Corpse Land. If the Xiyan Ancient Sect were to be destroyed now, it would be a perfect opportunity. If they could fish in troubled waters, they might just be able to snatch an Emperor Technique.

”Baosheng Human Emperor, even if the Xiyan Ancient Sect fights to the very last person, we will absolutely never hand over our Emperor Techniques!” Gu Tieshou declared coldly, his tone firm and resolute.

The Baosheng Human Emperor’s eyes flashed with a sharp, sword-like glint. ”Since your Xiyan Ancient Sect is courting death, then I shall grant your wish!” he said coldly.

”Prepare for battle—” Gu Tieshou roared, ordering all disciples to prepare for a fight to the death.

”This is your final warning. Will you hand them over, or not?” The Baosheng Human Emperor looked down upon the entire Xiyan Ancient Sect, upon Gu Tieshou, and upon Li Qiye.

”Ten thousand iron cavalry.” Li Qiye, however, remained completely unruffled. ”I just wonder if your backer, the Qingxuan Ancient Country, has arrived. If not, a mere ten thousand iron cavalry aren’t even enough to pick my teeth with.”

Hearing Li Qiye’s outrageously arrogant words, Gu Tieshou was left speechless and could only smile wryly. The ten thousand iron cavalry before them were the Holy Heaven Sect’s elites. They could absolutely break through the Xiyan Ancient Sect’s defenses; there was simply no way the sect could withstand them!

”Has that brat been scared witless? Ten thousand elites! Even if the Holy Heaven Sect hasn’t mobilized its full force, this is more than enough to crush the Xiyan Ancient Sect! To still be spouting such arrogant nonsense on the brink of his sect’s destruction!” someone said, shaking their head.

”You fool who doesn’t know the difference between life and death! After I have annihilated your Xiyan Ancient Sect, I will take my time interrogating you!” the Baosheng Human Emperor shouted coldly. ”Attack! Show no mercy!”

Without a doubt, the Baosheng Human Emperor didn’t want to kill Li Qiye but capture him alive. His goal was the Heavenly Destiny Secret Skill and Immortal Body Technique that Li Qiye possessed!

BOOM— At that moment, the Holy Heaven Sect’s tens of thousands of iron cavalry took a single step forward. Their momentum was overwhelming, enough to swallow rivers and mountains. The perfectly uniform ranks, a cold and murderous battle formation, immediately caused the very ground of the Xiyan Ancient Sect to tremble. Everyone could imagine it: when this cavalry charged, could the Xiyan Ancient Sect possibly withstand the onslaught?

”Halt—” Just then, a deep roar resounded, so powerful it seemed to shake the very mountains and rivers. Even a figure like the Baosheng Human Emperor felt his Blood Qi surge, and his expression changed instantly.

At that moment, an old man arrived, stepping through the Void. With his every step, it was as if the star rivers shifted and the world itself was transformed. His Blood Qi was like a tempestuous sea! It was incomparably domineering, seeming powerful enough to overturn everything!

Even those who didn’t recognize the old man couldn’t help but pale upon feeling his Blood Qi. An Elder Saint Lord recognized the old man’s origin and cried out in shock, ”Elder Jiang, an External Elder of the War God Hall!”

”An elder from the War God Hall!” Hearing this, even those who didn’t know the old man felt their expressions change.

The War God Hall was the most ancient existence in the Middle Grand Realm, founded in the Desolate Era. Millions of years had passed, and generations of Immortal Emperors had come and gone. Throughout the ages, countless sects had faded into the long river of time, and innumerable inheritances had collapsed, but the War God Hall still stood tall!

Seeing the old man’s sudden arrival, the Baosheng Human Emperor’s expression changed as well. He had received news that the War God Hall no longer supported the Nine Saints Demon Gate; even the Sun Demon Emperor was being held captive there. It was precisely for this reason that he had raised his army to annihilate the Xiyan Ancient Sect and even planned to take down the Nine Saints Demon Gate in one fell swoop. With the Qingxuan Ancient Country’s backing, he was brimming with confidence! If this battle was successful, it would establish his supreme status within the Holy Heaven Sect. In the future, his position could even be compared to that of the Holy Heaven Sect’s Primordial Ancestor! He would surely go down in history!

Now, with the arrival of someone from the War God Hall, the Baosheng Human Emperor’s heart sank. He knew this was not good.

”Baosheng Human Emperor, let the matter here end today. Withdraw your troops at once!” Elder Jiang from the War God Hall said in a deep voice as he glanced at the Xiyan Ancient Sect.

At this, the Holy Heaven Sect’s tens of thousands of iron cavalry all looked toward the Baosheng Human Emperor, awaiting his command.

”Isn’t the War God Hall overstepping its bounds?” Just then, a cold voice rang out. A figure appeared in the Void above. He wore a High Crown that seemed to touch the clouds, and his body was wreathed in an azure aura, making him look like a Flying Immortal descending from the heavens.

”The National Preceptor of the Qingxuan Ancient Country!” Seeing this person, someone’s expression changed drastically. They were visibly moved and murmured, ”Back then, even the Nine Ancestors of the Qingxuan Ancient Country praised his exceptional talent!”

”The Qingxuan Ancient Country!” Seeing someone from the Qingxuan Ancient Country appear, Li Qiye immediately narrowed his eyes, his gaze locking onto the National Preceptor.

The Baosheng Human Emperor also looked at the National Preceptor of the Qingxuan Ancient Country. He now needed the country’s full support. Although the Holy Heaven Sect was powerful, it still lacked the ability to contend with the War God Hall. But with the full backing of the Qingxuan Ancient Country, things would be different.

”Qing Xuanxiong!” Elder Jiang of the War God Hall stared at the National Preceptor and said in a grave tone, ”Do not bring disaster upon your Qingxuan Ancient Country! To make an enemy of the Xiyan Ancient Sect is to make an enemy of the War God Hall!”

As soon as Elder Jiang spoke, everyone was stunned, including the Baosheng Human Emperor! Before this, although the War God Hall supported the Nine Saints Demon Gate, a third-tier sect like the Xiyan Ancient Sect was beneath their notice. But today, the War God Hall was declaring its stance in front of the whole world, shaking everyone to the core! The War God Hall was strongly supporting the Xiyan Ancient Sect, even at the cost of making an enemy of the Qingxuan Ancient Country.

Why did the War God Hall suddenly value the Xiyan Ancient Sect so highly? One had to know that the Xiyan Ancient Sect of today was not the same sect it once was! This made everyone exchange glances.

As for Gu Tieshou and the other disciples of the Xiyan Ancient Sect, they couldn’t help but be moved and excited! They had never imagined that the War God Hall would back them so forcefully! To a behemoth like the War God Hall, the Xiyan Ancient Sect was completely beneath their notice! But today, the War God Hall was supporting them. It was simply inconceivable!

Even Chen Baojiao and Li Shuangyan couldn’t help but exchange a glance. At this moment, they seemed to realize something. Only Li Qiye remained completely unfazed, and no one knew what he was thinking.

”The War God Hall is truly full of bravado,” Qing Xuanxiong, the National Preceptor of the Qingxuan Ancient Country, sneered. ”These days, I’m afraid your War God Hall can’t even protect itself. Your Hall has grown decadent. You should manage your own affairs first and not overreach. The Middle Grand Realm does not belong to your War God Hall.”