Emperor’s Domination

“What is the origin of this legend?” Monk Zhu asked.

“Unity Nine Lakes.” Mu Hu told the truth: “But we don’t know where the first one is.”

“Now this is something I know.” Princess Chen said: “Desolate Frontier is built upon these main lakes, they are separated into thousands of rivers, the sources of life, not to mention being connected to the end of the earth vein in each domain.”

“That’s what people say but the details elude us. There are nine lakes spread apart but a few ancestors say they are one, we’re just too ordinary to see the real picture.” Mu Hu answered honestly.

“But what does this have to do with the thirteenth mountain?” The princess asked.

“Because we only have eight lakes, the ninth is missing, or maybe the first.” Mu Hu shook his head.

“Your Immortal Hall has a source, maybe that’s the last lake.” The princess said.

“Perhaps, perhaps not. My master told me of the source as well while my grandmaster talked about how all eight lakes might have started from one, and then Desolate Frontier came from them. Of course, this is just speculation again.” Mu Hu said.

“I thought Desolate Domain was created by Desolate Ancestor. Don’t these two stories conflict?” The princess said.

“No.” Li Qiye said: “This place wasn’t called Desolate Frontier before, it was rebuilt out of necessity for a larger momentum. The previous one didn’t allow this level of prosperity and fortune.”

“What fortune are you referring to? The nine lakes?” Mu Hu asked for more details.

Li Qiye answered with a smile again.

“No one had seen this last lake before?” The princess asked.

“No, not even the ancestors.” Mu Hu had a serious expression.

“And this applies to the thirteenth mountain as well.” Orchidcore said.

“It might not exist at all, unlike the last lake. We just don’t know where this lake is, could be hidden inside the thirteenth mountain.” Mu Hu stared at Li Qiye, feeling that this master had all the answers.

“Let’s rest for a bit, I’m sure there’s a place for us given how large it is.” Li Qiye said.

“Please follow me, Young Noble.” Mu Hu forgot about their accommodation.

As they entered Desolate Domain, the atmosphere felt heavy. Although there were no white banners or disciples wearing mourning robes, everyone had a serious expression due to the recent passing of Everlasting Jiang.

However, Everlasting Jiang mentioned not wanting a grand ceremony. Moreover, he died during a dao search, not from old age. Thus, the sect followed his wish.

Not a smile could be seen because he was only second to Desolate Ancestor in their heart. He was in charge since her departure. Although he rarely showed up, everyone knew he was the pillar supporting everything.

Mu Hu hasn’t thought about how to properly welcome Li Qiye who didn’t need fanfare. He tried to find his master but the desolate god was in isolated training.

He didn’t know Li Qiye’s identity but at the very least, Li Qiye should be staying in Ancestral Domain. Alas, at his rank, he was not qualified to set up a place in Imperial Domain, let alone Ancestral Domain.

Therefore, he prepared a peak in Myriad Peaks for Li Qiye.

“Young Noble, should, should I report your arrival to the ancestors?” He was not happy with this decision because the place was unworthy.

“No, this is fine.” Li Qiye took a look at the humble peak and waved his hand: “It’s all the same to me.”

Anyone else would find this insulting to the sect since he spoke so trivially of certain sacred grounds. Nevertheless, Mu Hu was more ashamed of his inability to procure a better place.

“Young Noble, please let us know if you need anything, we’ll be staying at the ridge.” Mu Hu bowed deeply and said.

Li Qiye waved and the youths left.

***

“The young noble is still an ancestor, you will be in trouble for this.” Princess Chen told Mu Hu.

“What can I do? Who’s going to help me? The young noble doesn’t want fanfare so should I sneak him into Immortal Peak? That’s beyond my ability anyway.” Mu Hu had a bitter expression.

“Wait for your master to come out?” Orchidcore asked.

Meanwhile, Li Qiye stood inside his elegant courtyard and gazed at Desolate Domain. He saw the whole thing including Unity Nine Lakes.

“The explosion sent this fortune down.” Li Qiye smiled: “This girl’s dao heart was strong enough to withstand the purification and even refined it, truly extraordinary.” 

“Since I’m here, I might as well go.” He became sentimental since this place was so familiar yet different.

It used to be an ancient dao system but gained something later on. However, no one had a clue and even if they did, they wouldn’t have been able to do anything.

Desolate Ancestor was the exception, enduring this fortune and breaking through. This helped her in becoming the pioneer of Three Immortals.

The process was unimaginably painful and would have driven others crazy. There were other experts in her sect then but she alone endured.

With its help, she rebuilt the whole dao system and changed it to Desolate Frontier.

Li Qiye smiled and took one step forward, crossing through the numerous seals to reach Imperial Domain.