Emperor’s Domination

“Wait, that’s not right, don’t you want companions? My brothers and I will build our camps here and make this place lively.” Goldblade responded.

“A bunch of bandits will ruin my plan of nourishing living beings, I won’t be able to return then.” Heavenly Crane said.

“That’s discrimination. You weren’t like this before.” Goldblade said.

“Times are changing, I am determined to protect and nourish now.” Heavenly Crane said.

“Then we can change too. We’ll go back to being good citizens and help turn this place into paradise.” Goldblade said.

“Good citizens?” Luosha stared at him with doubt in her eyes.

“Devil Emperor, are you saying we can’t be good people again? No one is born a bandit, we’re victims of circumstances.” Goldblade protested.

“You’re one.” She said.

“Uh...” He smiled awkwardly before responding: “Okay, me, but many of my brothers were forced to do it. If they had a good background and home, they wouldn’t have done so at all. Just like those disciples from the big sect with access to materials from the start, they never care for worldly treasures and wouldn’t resort to robbing.”

He paused for a bit before continuing: “Sure, I can roam the world but my brothers need a place to stay. They will thrive under Crane’s guidance and if they still can’t be trusted, they can join Imperial League and be bound to its rules.”

He wanted his brothers to have a place after the destruction of Isles of Evil. Now, Heavenly Crane’s area was perfect for them to live a proper life.

“It’s not out of the question.” Ocean-gaze and the others said since they respected Goldblade’s cultivation.

“Then we have Desolate Frontier too.” Goldblade let go of his pride and grabbed Alch-deer’s shoulder: “They will be observing this area in the future.”

“Hey, don’t drag me into this mess.” Alch-deer stared unhappily at him.

“Well, your supreme ancestor is the one who started this paradise. It’s only logical that your sect will act as guarantors, no?” Goldblade smiled.

Alch-deer agreed with this logic and pondered in silence.

“Not everyone from Isles of Evil were unforgivable sinners.” Goldblade continued: “This is the best chance for them to start over, this applies to Black Wind and Yin-yang’s groups too.”

No one had a problem with his idea.

***

Meanwhile, Li Qiye delved into the empty abyss. Its name was Eternal Abyss but after Heavenly Sin died in battle, his realm smashed into Uncrossable Expanse. Many areas were fused as one including Eternal Abyss.

However, the place was empty since many of its fortunes were crushed during the collapse. The new form consisted of Imperial League and some remnant legacies such as Immortal-seek and Soaring Peak.

To enter the old Eternal Abyss required a special technique beyond the reach of primal ancestors. Therefore, it should have a great fortune or treasure.

Nevertheless, the emptiness here couldn’t hide Li Qiye. He paid special attention to the stones buried beneath the muddy bottom.

He touched it to feel the hidden power. Supreme overlords lacked the insight and ability to do so even after sending their divine intent to the ground.

He recognized something was slumbering beneath, infinitely close to death.

“Come out, don’t make me break this place.” Li Qiye knocked gently.

Despite his soft touch, the knocks sounded like thunder to the slumbering entity. Playing dead was no longer an option.

“Buzz.” The stones on the ground lit up and formed intertwining dao runes.

A dao chapter emerged and summoned a rising dao platform. Although it looked smashed, the dao runes shaping it were incredible.

This must have come from an immortal because the light appeared to have existed since the start of time. Each light could start a new dao source.

“Boom!” The platform finally opened, allowing an eternal radiance to erupt.

As it rushed upward out of the abyss, it appeared above Sea of Heavenly Sin in a downward trajectory. Its destination was the source of the dreams.

This source absorbed its power and gave birth to a chaotic expanse. Upon making contact with other regions, the remnant mysteries of Heavenly Sin’s previous land appeared.

The dream source was still the main focus. Its power surged dramatically and initiated a unique dream world.