Emperor’s Domination

Li Qiye sat inside the chamber and drank tea served by Black Wind Monarch.

“Buzz.” Ripples manifested and a middle-aged man walked in with a golden saber propped on his shoulder.

His robe was open, revealing his bulging muscles and a golden dragon tattoo on his chest. An imperial aura engulfed the room, easily suppressing any living being. He was the embodiment of a bandit in everyone’s mind. Becoming an emperor didn’t rid him of his roots.

The golden saber exuded golden particles. Not to mention a swing, just a casual toss could crush a mountain. His appearance paralyzed everyone on the island.

“Black Wind, what did you do this time?!” He spoke thunderously.

“Uncle!” Black Wind ran over and hid behind him.

This family was remarkable - one became a half-step apex emperor while the other became a desolate god.

Li Qiye didn’t bother glancing at the newcomer, still nonchalantly sipping his tea.

“Goldblade Emperor.” Alch-deer smiled, not afraid in the slightest due to the ancestor’s presence.

“Who are you two?” Goldblade’s eyes shifted between Alch-deer and Li Qiye.

He slightly frowned because one of them was a one-fruit emperor.

“That’s them, they’re from Desolate Frontier.” Black Wind whispered.

“Desolate Frontier, they’re attacking?” Goldblade asked.

“No, I was doing some business early morning...” Black Wind smiled wryly.

Goldblade understood immediately. They tried to rob the duo without knowing their background.

“Idiot! Were you blind?!” Goldblade smacked the back of his head.

Black Wind looked older than Goldblade but didn’t dare to complain.

“I didn’t know they were from Desolate Frontier...” He mumbled.

“My idiotic nephew did not know you two were masters from Desolate Frontier, our apologies.” Goldblade cupped his fist.

“Would you have apologized if we weren’t from Desolate Frontier?” Li Qiye asked with a smile.

“The strong eats the weak in our world. Since we’re bandits, robbing others is a natural occurrence.” Goldblade said: “It’s normal to be bullied when weak. Today, we will be the ones doing reparation for the offense.”

Alch-deer nearly spat out his tea since Goldblade justified being a bandit.

“Dao brother, since when is it normal to rob others?” Alch-deer smiled.

“It is the truth.” Goldblade said: “You are an emperor from Desolate Frontier, enjoying the privileges of countless resources. As for others, not to mention mortals, even those from major sects often steal and rob resources. This is just how it is on the imperial path.”

“...” Alch-deer scratched his head and responded: “Damn, that makes sense. To justify banditry to this level, an apex emperor indeed. You have my admiration.”

Li Qiye chuckled and drank more tea after hearing the conversation.

“Since I failed in teaching my idiotic nephew, please let me know what you want as compensation. I will comply as long as the demand is reasonable.” Goldblade said.

“What if I ask for your head?” Li Qiye asked.

Goldblade’s eyes erupted with a piercing light.

“Who are you?” He realized something was wrong and grabbed his saber.

“Uncle, he’s an ancestor there.” Black Wind whispered.

“An ancestor of Desolate Frontier?” He staggered backward while keeping his eyes fixated on Li Qiye.

“North Kun God, Tenth-gen Chen, Whale Ancestor, or Absolute Ancestor?” Goldblade named the top ancient ancestors. These were the ones qualified to be called “ancestors” by emperors.

However, Li Qiye wasn’t a match since he had met all of them previously.

“How should I address you, Sir?” He asked.

“I’m afraid you are not qualified to ask.” Alch-deer shook his head.

“I see, although I came from the mortal world, I have met all the ancestors in Old World. I’m rather curious which ancestor it is that I’m not qualified to know even their title.” Goldblade couldn’t help but laugh.

“Dao Brother, don’t be impudent before the ancestor. Seeing him is your honor so it is best to act wisely.” Alch-deer said.

“If the ancestor is so supreme, I will overestimate myself for a lesson.” Goldblade was furious and grabbed his saber with both hands, preparing to fight.

“The light of a firefly.” Li Qiye glanced at him.

Despite knowing Li Qiye was an ancient ancestor, he still felt insulted.

“Please show me the radiance of the moon then.” Goldblade said.

“Brother, if the ancestor wishes to kill you, you wouldn’t be standing right now. He suppressed Ancestor Tenth-gen Chen with a single palm strike, how do you compare?” Alch-deer said.

“Tenth-gen Chen?!” Goldblade was shocked to hear this.