Dominator Emperor

With a bloodcurdling scream, the Tiger Emperor vanished. Witnessing this, many were stunned. From the young geniuses to the older generation of True Masters and Ancient Saints, all gasped in shock. He was a Nine-Ring Ancient Saint, an existence capable of suppressing his peers, yet he had been annihilated by a fat earthworm. It was simply too incredible. No one would believe it if they heard about it.

”Son of a bitch! How dare you oppose my Young Master, you suicidal fools!” Xiao Niqiu roared. His Mud Cannon immediately took aim at the Princes and Ancient Saints from the Tiger Roar Sect and the Nu Xian Sacred Country.

BOOM—BOOM—BOOM— As Xiao Niqiu fired shot after shot from his Mud Cannon, anyone hit—be they Prince or Ancient Saint—vanished instantly. The scene was horrifying, even more terrifying than being obliterated without a trace.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM. A series of cannon blasts rang out. Wherever Xiao Niqiu’s Mud Cannon aimed, pandemonium ensued. The Princes and Ancient Saints from the Nu Xian Sacred Country and the Tiger Roar Sect fled in haste, not daring to face the bombardment.

”KILL!” At this point, Sikong Toutian had also entered a fighting frenzy. The wooden puppets were like his avatars. Sikong Toutian was already incredibly strong, by no means inferior to any genius or prodigy. Now that each of his wooden puppets was armed with several treasures and Divine Soldiers, one could only imagine their might. They slaughtered the Princes and Ancient Saints of the Nu Xian Sacred Country and the Tiger Roar Sect, their miserable screams rising and falling. One expert fell after another as a rain of blood filled the sky, their cries echoing throughout Pingchuan.

Just the two of them, Xiao Niqiu and Sikong Toutian, intercepted several thousand Heroic Heroes, Princes, True Masters, and Ancient Saints from the Tiger Roar Sect and the Nu Xian Sacred Country. Li Qiye hadn’t even made a move, merely standing by and watching quietly.

This scene made everyone turn pale and gasp. ’This is too heaven-defying!’ At that moment, everyone present finally understood why Li Qiye had dared to challenge the Nu Xian Sacred Country and the Tiger Roar Sect. He had been completely confident from the very beginning!

Hmph! Amidst the bloody battle, high in the sky, in a place sealed by clouds and locked by mist, a pair of eyes suddenly blazed with a terrifying light, like an ancient Giant Beast awakening. From these hidden depths, a domineering aura surged to the heavens.

”Do not make a move. The time is not yet right.” Just as someone in the shadows was about to act, a cold, ancient voice echoed from the hidden depths.

”This Little Ghost is going too far!” The concealed Old Undying who wished to act found this difficult to stomach.

”Someone else will deal with him. Our time to act has not yet come. Judging by the pattern of the Celestial Dao Academy’s schism, we only need to endure a little longer. The Academy won’t be able to hold on. Compared to the Celestial Dao Academy’s million-year Emperor Foundation, what does a mere few thousand disciples matter!” The aged, cold voice spoke again from the darkness.

In the end, the Old Undying who had been about to act restrained himself, and the brilliant pair of eyes closed.

On the battlefield, Li Qiye glanced toward the Celestial Vault, the corner of his mouth curling into a smile. ’Some people really are patient,’ he thought. ’I’m curious to see just how long they can hold out!’

”Li Qiye, are you planning to slaughter them all?” At that moment, a steady and powerful voice rang out as a figure stepped onto the battlefield. He radiated Divine Light, setting himself apart from the chaos.

The one who stepped onto the battlefield was Ancestor Emperor Wu. Divine Light surged from his body under the protection of many sages, trailing for thousands of miles. It gave him an aura that could stand against an army of ten thousand. Between his brows was a naturally formed stone bone, like a piece of warm, lustrous jade, adding to his charm.

Li Qiye glanced at him slowly. ”Do you have an opinion?” he said. ”Slaughtering them all is my business.”

”The Celestial Dao Academy is a place for seeking the Dao and resolving doubts, not a den for villains to run rampant!” Ancestor Emperor Wu declared, his voice steady and his every word ringing with power. ”Today, you have slaughtered thousands and stained the Celestial Dao Academy with Demon Blood. Such viciousness must be purged! Even the Celestial Dao Academy cannot shelter a fiend like you. That would only encourage this evil!”

Many in the crowd were unimpressed by Ancestor Emperor Wu’s words. Which Cultivator’s hands were not stained with blood? The law of the jungle had always been the norm. Killings happened every day in the East Hundred Cities.

Everyone understood that the enmity between the Yao Guang Ancient Country and Li Qiye wasn’t new. Li Qiye had killed Gui Fushu, so it was only natural for Ancestor Emperor Wu, as his senior brother, to seek revenge.

Li Qiye laughed. ”I kill because I want to. What does that have to do with the Celestial Dao Academy? And even if the Academy did protect me, so what? It’s none of your damn business!”

At these words, many in the crowd secretly shook their heads. Li Qiye was being unwise. Everyone knew the Celestial Dao Academy could barely protect itself, yet here he was, dragging it into the fire. Even if the Academy wanted to protect him, it would be impossible. They might even move to eliminate him themselves.

”It seems you feel secure in your backing! Does having the Celestial Dao Academy’s protection mean you can do as you please and commit atrocities at will?” another aggressive voice rang out. ”The Celestial Dao Academy must give everyone an explanation for allowing such a fiend to run rampant!”

The one who stepped forward to speak was none other than Celestial Emperor Qingxuan. His body was wreathed in a green aura, giving him an air of profound mystery. However, his eyes were terrifyingly deep, as if they could steal one’s very soul, making others fear him.

Celestial Emperor Qingxuan stepped out and landed in the middle of the battlefield. The atmosphere immediately became strange, and everyone exchanged uncertain glances.

Ancestor Emperor Wu represented the Yao Guang Ancient Country; Celestial Emperor Qingxuan, the Qingxuan Ancient Country. Both were Ancient Countries that had produced Twin Emperors and possessed unfathomable foundations. Who would dare provoke a power that had birthed Twin Emperors?

The situation took on a whole new meaning when Ancestor Emperor Wu and Celestial Emperor Qingxuan stood on the same side. If these two Ancient Countries joined forces, the entire Human Emperor Realm would likely tremble. Such a behemoth could sweep across the whole realm.

”That’s right! This fiend cannot be allowed to live!” a prince and successor from one of the East Hundred Cities’ Great Teaching Territories shouted. ”If he is let go, he will surely bring disaster to the East Hundred Cities! Who knows how many innocent people will suffer? The Celestial Dao Academy absolutely cannot allow such a monster to exist!”

Disciples from other Great Teaching Territories chimed in, ”The Celestial Dao Academy should act to eliminate this monster! They cannot protect such a fiend! The Academy had better give us all an explanation.”

”That’s how it should be! Suppress the murderer immediately! The Celestial Dao Academy must give us an explanation!” many people, mixed within the crowd, began to shout.

Suddenly, a significant portion of the crowd was incited, shouting for the Celestial Dao Academy to provide an explanation. At this moment, the exceptionally cunning older cultivators sensed a shift in the air. Even the geniuses and prodigies who knew the inside story couldn’t help but feel a chill. The tide had turned. On the surface, the crusade was against Li Qiye, but the true target was now the Celestial Dao Academy.

As for the cultivators who didn’t understand the Profound Mystery within, especially the many common-born students from the Great World Academy, they couldn’t help but feel indignant. One student blurted out, ”Does this mean only you from the Great Teaching Territories are allowed to kill people, but others are not?”

To the many common-born students of the Great World Academy, Li Qiye was their pride. Of course they wanted to see him display his power. It would allow them to finally hold their heads high.

”What? Are you in league with a fiend like Li Qiye?” a nearby Great Sect Disciple sneered, glancing at the disgruntled student. ”He rampages about, killing and harming the innocent—a man everyone has the right to execute. Do you want to join him in making an enemy of the world, only to be suppressed by all?”

The student’s expression changed drastically. He was furious. This was a blatant threat from the Great Sect Disciple! He trembled with rage.

SPLAT! Before the Great Sect Disciple could even finish his words, a giant hand descended. A scream rang out, and the disciple was crushed on the spot, not even having a chance to fight back.

”An enemy of the world!” It was Li Qiye who had acted. He sneered, his brow furrowed. ”Whoever stands against me, I will slaughter them all! So what if they’re a Great Sect? So what if the Celestial Dao Academy protects me? I’m standing right here today. Anyone who has a problem with it can step up. I’ll challenge the entire world, what’s the big deal!”

His domineering declaration soared to the heavens, making one’s blood boil! Many Great World Academy students cheered. ”Senior Brother Li, kill them all!” they shouted. ”Are the Great Teaching Territories the only ones allowed to kill us? Hmph! What kind of justice is that? To them, might makes right, so then we’ll give them an eye for an eye!”

”That’s right, Senior Brother Li! Smash them with your fists!” ”Pah! Them, innocent? We’re the ones who are innocent!” Unable to hold back any longer, many Great World Academy students were riled up.

”Go on, Junior Brother, beat those Ancient Country Great Sects!” At this moment, many girls were screaming and cheering for Li Qiye. Chi Xiaodie and her friends, in particular, raised their delicate fists to encourage him!

”Junior Brother Li, beat the crap out of those Ancient Country Great Sects! I’ll warm your bed tonight!” an even bolder girl from the Great World Academy shouted, instigating with an excited scream.

”Ha! Senior Brother Li, did you hear that?” the Great World Academy students screamed. ”Take them down! Make us proud! We all support you! A senior sister will warm your bed for you tonight!”

The scene descended into chaos. The older generation of cultivators, shrewd as they were, stayed out of the muddy waters. The younger cultivators, especially the students of the Celestial Dao Academy, were instantly split into two opposing camps. The students from the Great Teaching Territories banded together, while the common-born students showed unprecedented unity, all stepping forward to voice their support for Li Qiye.

Hmph. At this, both Ancestor Emperor Wu and Celestial Emperor Qingxuan snorted coldly.

Li Qiye, looking completely nonchalant, gave them a sidelong glance. ”What is it?” he asked. ”Upset?”

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