Emperor’s Domination

“Come.” Li Qiye waved and tore space asunder, using a primordial force to form a new domain.

Others couldn’t reach it, unable to tell the feeling of being inside this primordial domain. However, they witnessed primordial chaos surging within as if new worlds and new rivers of time were forming.

In truth, this was merely a visual phenomenon. The purpose of this domain was to build a battlefield suitable for the trio.

“A primordial battlefield?” The overlords were amazed since Li Qiye built it by just waving his hand.

He was a true immortal, unlike Bao Pu. The latter could refine Three Immortals but Li Qiye created a space capable of birthing countless worlds.

“Let’s see your primordial techniques.” Li Qiye stood inside and waved at the two opponents.

He appeared both provocative and disdainful. The two wore a serious expression as they entered the battlefield.

“You’re not sealing it, Fellow Daoist?” Fiendish Ground asked.

“Don’t worry, I won’t break the agreement. If I seal this area, I’m afraid your methods will be useless.” Li Qiye said.

“Are you sure you can seal it away from the unavoidable tribulation?” Evil Transformation didn’t buy it.

Li Qiye only smiled and didn’t answer.

The two took a deep breath, seemingly realizing something. They required the unavoidable tribulation descending against Lord of Life and Death.

This tribulation would have ravaged the outer world. Their redemption grounds couldn’t prevent it either.

Because of this, they always acted prudently. The same couldn’t be said about the lord and her penchant to save people.

Did Li Qiye’s smirk mean he could avoid them? Perhaps primordial immortals such as themselves couldn’t do it, but Li Qiye was an exception.

“We appreciate it, shall we get started?” Evil Transformation took a deep breath.

“Yes, now is the time to show your abilities.” Li Qiye smiled.

“I have a heart, the purest of them all. Would you like to see it?” Evil Transformation said solemnly, surprising all listeners. This seemed irrelevant to the incoming battle.

“You don’t have one, or you wouldn’t be reduced to this state.” Li Qiye shook his head.

“But I do.” Evil Transformation said confidently.

“Not your heart.” Li Qiye said.

“Yes.” Evil Transformation said: “You are right in that if this were my heart, I would have reached the shore long ago. Nevertheless, would you like to see it?”

“The accumulation of how many people’s kindness?” Li Qiye said.

“I am not at fault.” When Evil Transformation was solemn, other sacred affinities and lights appeared vulgar in comparison.

“They willingly gave it to me, there was no coercion or temptation, only a fair trade.” Evil Transformation added.

“I heard this many times before.” Li Qiye nodded.

“Blame the world and its ugliness, not allowing kindness to thrive.” Evil Transformation said: “I’m sure many are born pure, but circumstances force them to change. They can only exist under my protection.”

“You speak as if you are doing a kind deed.” Li Qiye said.

“I wouldn’t go that far.” Evil Transformation said: “If the world won’t allow them to exist, then I will.”

“We both know this does not stem from kindness or mercy.” Li Qiye said.

“Just a transaction, one of many.” Evil Transformation said.

Listeners contemplated the history of the redemption ground. Countless exchanges have been made without any coercion. Evil Transformation was fair, exchanging what they wanted for their most precious possession.

Most importantly, he was the only one in his business. For example, kindness was not necessarily useful but in his realm, people could exchange it for something else. This included life, knowledge, talent, and many other things.

Of course, the outcome was often tragic. After obtaining their goal, such as revenge and retribution, they needed to return to the redemption ground.

Only a few made it out. Bao Pu was one of them. He traded something for the immortal corpseworm. Others didn’t know the details.

“For epochs now, what I obtain the most is kindness. Of course, most didn’t have a lot.” Evil Transformation said.

“So many lives.” Li Qiye was slightly emotional.

“These weak strands of kindness couldn’t survive in the real world. Here with me, they thrive. It is a great thing.” Evil Transformation said.