Emperor’s Domination

“Sir, I would rather take advantage of you than the high heaven, you’re more trustworthy.” He said.

“I don’t have anything for you to take advantage of.” Li Qiye shook his head.

“Just one life.” He chuckled.

“Still not giving up?” Li Qiye smiled.

“Although I am dead, my heart is still alive, I feel like I can still be saved.” He nodded repeatedly.

“Technically speaking, both are dead.” Li Qiye disagreed.

“Not yet, not yet.” He said: “I can come back.”

“Can it be called death if you can be brought back so simply? Only when you truly haven’t died can you be saved.” Li Qiye said.

“Well...” He paused for a moment while Li Qiye sipped a cup of wine.

“I see, I understand.” He slapped his forehead and said: “Then I thank you for giving me another chance, you are like another parent to me...”

He wanted to prostrate but Li Qiye stopped him and said: “I didn’t promise anything. The thoroughly dead can’t be brought back.”

“That might be the case for others but not you, I know you can do it. An Ran, Hidden Immortal, whatever, both can’t compare to you, a true immortal above the high heaven. You can do what the high heaven can’t.” He praised.

Li Qiye drank without confirming or denying it.

“Please give me a chance at reincarnation.” He didn’t miss the opportunity and bowed his head repeatedly: “I just want to enjoy the beauties of life, immortality will have nothing to do with me.”

“As you know, the high heaven does not permit a mortal’s revival, let alone you.” Li Qiye said.

“As long as you approve, the villainous heaven has no choice.” He said.

“Putting that aside, reviving a mortal is hard enough, let alone a celestial immortal.” Li Qiye laughed and shook his head.

“Don’t worry, Sir, I just want to be a regular mortal in the next life, that should simplify things for you.” he said.

“Celestial immortals’ fate is fixed yet unbound. It’s not only a matter of reincarnation for you, but I would have to defy the heaven and alter your fate, that is truly difficult.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Right.” He heard this and contemplated the matter carefully, dropping to the ground: “Damn, is it a crime to be a celestial immortal?”

“No, the crime here is being dead and asking to be revived.” Li Qiye said.

“Sigh, I just want to live a different way, mine was too exhausting and lonely.” He lamented.

“That’s the nature of the grand dao.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Isn’t it utterly meaningless then?” He said: “Endure hardship only to be rewarded with more hardship with no end in sight.”

“It is endless, but whether it is bitter or sweet depends on the person.” Li Qiye smiled.

“I got all the bitterness then, such a crappy life. I would throw all of it away.” He said.

“Isn’t it nice letting go? A bit late but at the very least, you did it.” Li Qiye smiled.

“What’s the point, only after I’m dead.” He smiled wryly.

“Don’t speak in absolutes. Even when one is truly dead, there are a variety of ways and poses.” Li Qiye smiled.

He took a deep breath upon hearing this and his eyes turned bright enough to illuminate all worlds in Heavenrealm.

“So there is still hope for me...” He said in a rush.

Li Qiye drank and didn’t answer again.

“Please grant me reincarnation.” He sincerely prostrated again.

“Even if I can, our ties do not warrant my involvement or the exorbitant price.” Li Qiye said.

“Yes, which is why I have been crafting positive ties with you all this time.” He said: “The brat from your nine worlds obtained a great fortune here and became an immortal, slaying all his enemies. He must have been one of your followers.”

“And?” Li Qiye said.

“I noticed the ties between you two and gave him the fortune, granting him a shortcut to immortality.” He continued.

“Is that all?” Li Qiye said.

“Not at all, Sir. I also saw a girl buzzing around like a headless fly, causing trouble everywhere. Thus, I opened a path and let her in.” He continued.

“Who was she?” Li Qiye asked.

“If I was not mistaken, she had something to do with Immortal Dao City, thus, she was also related to you.” He said.

“Looks like you have been busy indeed.” Li Qiye said.

“It’s all to ask you for this favor.” He said: “Of course, these are small favors compared to what you will grant me. That’s why I even gave her my dao court that I no longer wanted. In my opinion, she will break beyond its scope and establish her own path, potentially reaching the other shore. That’s the only way for her to follow your footsteps.”

“Even the dao court?” Li Qiye stared at him.

“Since I was dead, might as well give it to someone who can use it.” He smiled mischievously: “I have let go of the past in preparation to live for a few good decades.”

“Able to let go after death. You know, some might be jealous of your death.” Li Qiye couldn’t help but smile.