Emperor’s Domination

“So this is Hidden Order.” Li Qiye looked at the rune in his hand.

“So not an actual person?” He was surprised.

“What kind of person did you expect?” Li Qiye smiled.

“Well...” He didn’t respond.

“You thought it would be a divine beast?” Li Qiye asked.

“You’re joking, Young Noble, we have always been sealed, not to mention not having a relationship with Immortal Hunt Alliance.” He said.

“I’m afraid that’s not entirely true.” Li Qiye smirked.

“I just know that no one affiliated with that alliance had ever appeared in Divine Firmament.” He said.

“Are you sure?” Li Qiye asked.

“I can be sure of this since I was in charge of Skykiller Palace and Qing Ji was in charge of the guards. I would have known the presence of outsiders.” He said.

“What about Hidden Immortal?” Li Qiye continued.

“Young Noble, we have never conspired with anyone, especially not Immortal Hunt Alliance and Hidden Immortal.” He said.

“Strong but empty words.” Li Qiye said.

“Young Noble, we would have been noticed long ago if we had harbored this organization.” He said.

“I didn’t say the alliance was founded here.” Li Qiye said.

“Then it would have nothing to do with us.” He said.

“When someone wants to hide, a sealed place is perfect.” Li Qiye said: “Most importantly, when they are already dead, no one will see or pay attention to the soul.”

“Young Noble, there needs to be evidence.” He turned pale.

“I can gather evidence, let’s just hope that I’ll be nice enough not to destroy Divine Firmament.” Li Qiye said.

“Young Noble, at the very least, I’ve never noticed the so-called soul.” He said.

“But you sensed its presence, that’s why you helped Qing Ji and then retired. Moreover, you sent Xiaoyue there, hoping she would purify it.” Li Qiye said: “You got one thing right.”

“What is it?” He asked.

“That you were weak and alone, unable to ask for help from the other divine beasts. You only trusted Xiaoyue but didn’t dare to tell her the truth. You didn’t know which divine beasts were friends or enemies. Thus, you chose to stay here and only the dead don’t talk, you wish to be buried with your dragon servants since you couldn’t save them.” Li Qiye said.

The full revelation caused him to drop to the ground, staring forward in a daze. After a long while, he seemed to have aged rapidly: “What can I do? I’m just a lowly immortal.”

“Do you know what caused you the most anguish?” Li Qiye asked.

“Yes, not daring to seek the truth.” He smiled bitterly.

“You weren’t sure who the real killer was, you felt you should have avenged the wronged or at least revealed the truth to the world, dispelling the unjust death. Alas, you couldn’t do it, you lacked the courage, and this tormented you.” Li Qiye said.

“No one cared about the truth.” He said.

“Really? You claimed to be one family, loving and supporting each other for billions of years. If such an unjust death could be forgotten, then what kind of family are you?” Li Qiye asked.

“We... we are a family.” He trembled.

“The dead could never rest in peace with the truth concealed.” Li Qiye said.

“No one would want that.” He said.

“Don’t worry, it’s probably not true.” Li Qiye smiled: “Look at this order, I once thought it was a person too, but its true use is to find someone and bring them here.”

“Find someone?” He was surprised.

“It is hiding someone who can command the world.” Li Qiye said.

“Who?” He murmured before realizing something: “But why?”

“The question is, why would someone who can command the world choose to hide?” Li Qiye asked.

“Do you mean...” His mood turned for the better.

“It’s not wonderful like you imagine.” Li Qiye said.

His smile froze upon hearing this.