Emperor’s Domination

Li Qiye bathed in the shining water on the thirteenth peak. When its light reached its face, glimpses of the primordial could be caught as if he was one with it.

The primordial was around before heaven and earth. Li Qiye was the first living existence before time, space, and all other affinities.

Everything started with him. Whenever someone else could trace back time, they would find him at the source.

Jiang Qingmei watched in a daze, forgetting all else. She was clearly looking at Li Qiye but somehow, the image of the primordial appeared instead.

The man appeared illusory and was something more than just himself - an existence impossible to describe.

Seeing a person versus an existence evoked different feelings and insights. The former was simple and clear. However, an existence was profound since it could turn into a person, beast, or a world.

In the case of a world, it included everything in this world, not just a single person. It also encompassed all affinities and laws of order.

She had a hard time grasping how this man could be the primordial or the source of the primordial. He could produce three thousand worlds and everything in them with a single thought.

How could she describe such an existence? She could spend a lifetime and never truly understand the mysteries of his creations.

She thought she was looking at an unsurpassable existence, not a person. Emperors, primal ancestors, supreme overlords, and even immortals couldn’t surpass this existence - the high heaven.

In this split second, she became lightning-struck by linking Li Qiye and the high heaven. She took a deep breath to calm down.

She sat in the meditative pose and chanted her dao mantra.

“Considerable improvement.” Li Qiye said after she managed to calm down.

She opened her eyes and bowed: “I was enlightened after receiving your lesson, Ancestor. I feel that I can break the return stage soon.” 

“This speed can be considered miraculous. Your ancestor paled when compared to you.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Is there anything I am still lacking, Ancestor?” She asked.

“Lacking isn’t the right word, it depends on how far you wish to go.” He said.

“Please elaborate.” She said.

“It’s no problem if you want to become someone like a supreme overlord. You will be the first, your name will be written down in history, never to be forgotten as the first to break the return path.” Li Qiye said.

“Just someone like a supreme overlord?” She repeated.

“It’s an amazing achievement.” He said.

“I understand.” She nodded: “I do not wish to get ahead of myself and am willing to go step by step. How should I proceed?” 

“Depends on how determined you are.” He said.

“What must I do?” She hurriedly asked.

“The seed planted determines the fruit. If you want a different fruit, you must change the seed.” Li Qiye said.

“Does… it mean my dao can’t break through more?” She asked.

“Breaking the return stage means you will exceed your ancestor. You still want more?” He asked.

“Since your dao originated from your ancestor, the shortcomings are there.” Li Qiye said.

“The ancestor mentioned this in detail and I have corrected them during my training. I believe the flaws and mistakes are trivial at this point.” She answered.

“Not incorrect, so due to this, as long as your dao heart is ready, you can become an overlord.” He said.

“How do I go even farther?” She asked.

“Not impossible, but the danger is greater than you can imagine.” He said.

“What does it entail?” She asked.

“Start over from the beginning.” Li Qiye said.

“Start over?” She blurted: “But I have seen the door, ancestor.”

“Yes, your ancestor thought so as well. Just one more step and it would be smooth sailing.” Li Qiye said.

“Is it not right?” She was surprised.

“The thought process was fine since he was indeed one step away. Just one more tribulation and he would have done it.” Li Qiye nodded: “Your path is the same as his. The only difference is that you have understood a bit more regarding the dao heart. I would attribute this to luck, so your chance of breaking through is higher.” 

She imagined that day - the first heaven-slayer to finish the return path. This was akin to the progenitor finishing extinguishment and becoming a supreme overlord.

The first was remembered forever, the second and third would be forgotten in time.

For example, no one forgot how the Fairy Companions were the first to become heaven-slayers. No one in the current generation remembered the second place.

“Your ancestor shared the same thought.” Li Qiye read her mind and said: “He wanted to become the first, and so did Fardao. This obsession serves as both motivation and an unbreakable curse of hindrance. One can never let it go.”

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