Dominator Emperor

”Fellow Daoist Zu, you’ve gone too far.” Just as Ancestor Emperor Wu and his men were about to surround Li Qiye, a voice like an Immortal Sound rang out as a woman drifted into view.

The woman floated over like a Banished Immortal entering the mortal realm—otherworldly and with a peerless, ethereal grace. As she appeared, wondrous phenomena manifested: lotuses rained from the sky and an Earth-Surging Golden Spring erupted from the ground. Such a vision made her seem like a True Immortal descending to the world.

Fairy Mei Suyao! The worldly representative of the Long River Sect. Both her background and her own power were cause for apprehension. She was undoubtedly one of the people in this generation most qualified to reach the apex and become a legend!

Fairy Mei Suyao drifted over and said to the crowd, ”The Eternal Gate originally belongs to the Celestial Dao Academy. Since its masters at the Academy are willing to share it with the world, what right do other sects have to strip anyone of their eligibility? Not even the sages of this generation can do so. All living beings are equal, with no distinction between high and low. Since the Celestial Dao Academy is willing to open it, the fortuitous encounters within the Eternal Gate should be shared by all. Everyone, regardless of whether they are from a Great Teaching Territory or a Small Sect Loose Cultivator, should have this right.”

”Well said, Fairy!” At once, some Small Sect Loose Cultivators and commoner students began to cheer. Though many had silently agreed with Li Qiye’s words earlier, very, very few had actually dared to cheer for him. After all, Li Qiye was alone and lacked power. They might have agreed with him in their hearts, but they didn’t have the strength to help.

But Fairy Mei Suyao was different. She herself was unfathomably powerful, and the Long River Sect backing her was even more terrifying. Compared to the Long River Sect, both the Yao Guang Ancient Country and the Qingxuan Ancient Country were far inferior!

Mei Suyao stepping forward to back the weaker cultivators caused the expressions of Ancestor Emperor Wu and the others to change. This was not a situation they had hoped for. Mei Suyao was by no means weaker than them, and as for the Long River Sect, that went without saying. Neither the Yao Guang Ancient Country nor the Qingxuan Ancient Country could compare to it!

”While the Fairy’s words are reasonable, some people with ulterior motives should be exiled. We cannot allow him to remain in the East Hundred Cities and sow discord!” Ancestor Emperor Wu said in a low voice, his gaze fixed on Li Qiye the entire time.

”Since when did your Yao Guang Ancient Country speak for the entire East Hundred Cities?” A crisp laugh rang out. Bing Yuxia strolled over, dressed as a man, with a beautiful, city-toppling woman on each arm. She had the air of a dashing, unrestrained playboy from a worldly cultivation clan.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Bing Yuxia continued to do as she pleased, embracing her companions without a care for others’ gazes. She smiled and walked in, saying, ”The East Hundred Cities belongs to the Human Race, and to the entire world. The Elder Sages of the Human Race fought for this vast land, which means any member of the Human Race has the right to stay in the East Hundred Cities! Who gave your Yao Guang Ancient Country the authority to exile a disciple of the Human Race? The Yao Guang Ancient Country, the Nu Xian Sacred Country... neither of you are anything special...”

”...If you want to monopolize the Eternal Gate, just say so! Stop making all these bullshit excuses, hiding behind some grand pretext and disgracing your Immortal Emperor ancestors! If you have a grudge against Li Qiye, just attack him directly. What’s with raising this banner of righteousness, this ’questioning the sages’ decision’ nonsense! Why don’t your so-called ’sages’ come out for a stroll and let everyone see just what kind of people can be called sages! A man acting so indecisively, two-faced and a complete hypocrite... for someone with a personality like that to dare call himself a genius, to dare speak of competing for the Celestial Mandate in the future—that’s just laughable!”

Compared to Mei Suyao’s polite elegance, Bing Yuxia’s speech was arrogant, crude, and full of raw personality. It made many of the Small Sect Loose Cultivators and commoner students cheer inwardly with satisfaction. Even if they didn’t dare offend the Yao Guang Ancient Country or the Nu Xian Sacred Country, they couldn’t help but feel that her tirade was brilliant.

”Lass, those words have the style of your Bingyu Immortal Emperor.” Li Qiye clapped his hands and laughed. ”You know, lass, I’m starting to like you more and more.”

Bing Yuxia shot him a sidelong glance and said, ”Save it. I only like beautiful women. I have no interest in men!”

Many people present were left speechless by Bing Yuxia’s uninhibited behavior. It was no secret in the East Hundred Cities that Bing Yuxia, a peerless beauty of her generation, preferred the company of other women.

At this moment, the expressions of Ancestor Emperor Wu and Celestial Emperor Qingxuan were incredibly sour. Mei Suyao had at least been polite, but Bing Yuxia had cursed them all out with her first words.

”Are you saying your Bingyu Palace can represent the East Hundred Cities?” Ancestor Emperor Wu spoke slowly. Holy Light surged around him as he stood with solemn dignity, his aura extraordinary. The chanting of ancient sages seemed to echo from his body; he was truly a powerful man. The moment he spoke, his oppressive aura inspired awe and fear.

Bing Yuxia glanced at him, released the beauties at her sides, snapped her fan shut, and stood proudly. She sneered, ”Ancestor Emperor Wu, who are you trying to impress in front of me? Who the hell do you think you are? You’ve cultivated the Dual Emperors Skill, have you? Come on, then! I’ll test out this Dual Emperors Skill of yours! What’s so great about geniuses? I’ve never looked twice at any genius!” As her words fell, with a loud BOOM, nine Life Palaces materialized above her head!

”A Nine Palace Ancient Saint! A Supreme Saint!” Seeing the nine Life Palaces suspended above Bing Yuxia’s head startled everyone present. No matter how many geniuses were there—be it Celestial Emperor Qingxuan, Ancestor Emperor Wu, or the monstrously talented students of the Saint World Academy—none were an exception.

But when Bing Yuxia revealed her nine Life Palaces, every genius was humbled. Not only had she reached the Ancient Saint Realm, but she possessed nine Life Palaces.

This was terrifying. In the Ancient Saint Realm, nine Life Palaces could be considered the limit. Nine Great Life Palaces meant she was a Supreme Saint, capable of looking down on all other Ancient Saints. Even if a Saint Venerable were to appear, their expression would change upon seeing such a peerless genius.

”This... how is this possible!” All the experts present, whether they were young geniuses or old-generation cultivators—even the older Ancient Saints—turned pale at the sight of Bing Yuxia’s nine Life Palaces.

”What’s a genius worth?!” Bing Yuxia was clearly a girl, but at this moment, she was Jiao Heng and coldly arrogant. She declared, ”I hate geniuses the most!”

Her words were unbelievably domineering, but no one present thought she was just spouting arrogant nonsense. A Nine Palace Ancient Saint at her age could afford to be this proud, no matter where she went.

’This lass... she really is like the Bingyu Immortal Emperor.’ Watching Bing Yuxia’s Jiao Heng and coldly arrogant air, Li Qiye couldn’t help but clap his hands and sigh softly. At this moment, he felt as if he were seeing the Bingyu Immortal Emperor back when she was still a young girl.

At this, the expressions of both Celestial Emperor Qingxuan and Ancestor Emperor Wu darkened. A Nine Palace Ancient Saint—this was more than enough capital to be arrogant. For the cultivators of the world, Nine Palaces was already the limit. As for the legendary Ten Palaces, one could count the number of people who achieved it throughout history on one’s fingers! And at Bing Yuxia’s age, she might even be able to open a tenth palace in the future.

In an instant, the atmosphere grew tense. Bing Yuxia’s arrogant challenge to Ancestor Emperor Wu immediately created a tense standoff between their two lineages.

”Everyone has gathered here for the fortuitous encounters of the Eternal Gate, not to slaughter one another! The Celestial Dao Academy is willing to share the gate with the world, so no sect has the right to strip others of their eligibility.” At this moment, Mei Suyao spoke. True Words flowed from her lips, accompanied by waves of Immortal Sound. She possessed an indescribable charm; when she spoke, she could calm the hearts of all who listened.

”On this point, I agree with Mei Fairy.” Just then, a person descended from the sky. As he came down, Ten Thousand Techniques followed in his wake. With one step, the Great Dao resonated; with the next, he stood supreme over heaven and earth. A single glance from him could eclipse the sun and moon; his mere presence could move mountains and rivers. Wherever he passed, all living things trembled. He was like a Divine Being descending from the Nine Heavens!

”Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi! The sole student of the Emperor World Academy!” Seeing the young man descend from the sky, countless people in the crowd screamed out his name.

Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi, the successor of Takong Mountain, the sixth-generation descendant of Immortal Emperor Ta Kong. Each of his titles was enough to stun the world. Countless geniuses paled in comparison to him.

Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi was the current generation’s only student in the Emperor World Academy. It was said that he had gained astonishing enlightenment after entering the academy! The Celestial Dao Academy’s Emperor World Academy was the institution of the highest standard. Throughout history, the number of students who had entered it could be counted on one’s fingers. Even Ji Kong Wudi’s own ancestor, Immortal Emperor Ta Kong, was unable to enter the Emperor World Academy in his youth.

In this generation, Ji Kong Wudi had entered the Emperor World Academy. It was rumored that besides wanting to compete with the legacy of the young Hao Hai Immortal Emperor, it was also to make up for the regret of his ancestor, Immortal Emperor Ta Kong, who had failed to enter the academy!

It was said that the contemporary Fairy Mei Suyao was also qualified to enter the Emperor World Academy, but she did not. Mei Suyao’s status was very special. She remained at the Celestial Dao Academy as neither a student nor a teacher. She discussed the Great Dao with the deans of the academy. Of course, in this regard, Mei Suyao had great Jian Shu. She had lectured on scriptures and taught the Dao before; she truly had the ability to discuss the Great Dao on equal footing with the deans of the Celestial Dao Academy.

”Fortuitous encounters within the Eternal Gate are all a matter of fate. Since you all consider yourselves the heroes and paragons of this generation, why fear competition from others? The world’s fortunes belong to the fated. That being the case, why do you need to exclude others? Let everyone enter the gate together. Whether one can obtain a fortuitous encounter will depend on their own Divine Techniques!” As Divine Being Ji Kong Wudi spoke, his gaze swept over the crowd as if he was the only one worthy of respect. His words were both domineering and supremely confident; he had no fear of competing with anyone.

”Well said, Mei Fairy and Divine Being! All beings are equal, and the encounters within the gate belong to the fated. Everyone has a chance!” a Small Sect Loose Cultivator shouted loudly.

”Exactly! What right does a Great Teaching Territory have to monopolize the Eternal Gate! Mei Fairy and the Divine Being are both so incredibly magnanimous!” Instantly, all the Small Sect Loose Cultivators and commoner students cheered and applauded, hailing the words of Mei Suyao and Ji Kong Wudi!