Emperor’s Domination

“It’s impossible to change now, not even in death.” He said.

“Is this what people call rigidity?” Li Qiye joked.

“I believe it is the better solution.” He said: “My golden law balanced by you in the high heaven’s system.”

“I alone am enough.” Li Qiye shook his head.

“Ultimately, our views differ.” He said.

“Yes, my dao is not something the likes of you can hope to reach.” Li Qiye said.

“Isn’t this rigidity too?” He asked.

“I’m not here to get your approval.” Li Qiye shook his head.

“I know, and I’m not trying to get your approval. It’s a shame that we do not agree.” He said.

“We see different things because we are at different heights.” Li Qiye said.

“I apologize, Sir.” He bowed.

“Don’t apologize, everyone has a different pursuit and goal.” Li Qiye said.

“Thus, it is time for me to die. I have handed over both Golden World and Golden Law.” He said.

“Your last words?” Li Qiye asked.

“Yes.” He said: “But please allow me to struggle a bit. The scale needs your help to reach perfection.”

Li Qiye held the scale and said: “It will be a terrible weapon then. You wish to imprison me with it?”

“I suppose it is an unreasonable request but only you can do it.” He said.

“Hmm, it’s not a bad idea.” Li Qiye nodded: “Using me to create the perfect scale and then trap me in it. It can work in theory.”

“You can refuse.” He said: “Then I can’t do anything since you can kill me easily.”

“Alas, karma must be repaid or severed.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Your thought can erase karma now.” He said.

“Once I start doing that, this world will not exist since I can create a more beautiful one from the beginning.” Li Qiye said.

“In that case, you can replace the high heaven and do an even better job.” He said: “I won’t object then, the golden law will follow you.”

“Unfortunately, that would be antithetical to my original intent.” Li Qiye said.

“I apologize for the foolish remark, I should know better.” He sighed.

“It’s fine.” Li Qiye said: “The truth is that your balance won’t be effective against me, I’m sure of it.”

“Not even when you’re the one who creates it?” He asked.

“Who will control the scale? You, or someone else? I have to be the one in control for it to work. Otherwise, the punishment will not work.” Li Qiye said.

“Even if that’s the case, I still wish to try. I will not resent you for my death, it will just be my time.” He said.

“So be it, I will mend the flaw and give it my balance to fulfill your request. That should be enough to sever our karma.” Li Qiye said.

“It is more than enough, Sir.” He took a deep breath: “To have met you is a shining mark in my life. I am satisfied.”

“Your sanction back then allowed for us from the nine worlds to live. I was lucky to have met you as well.” Li Qiye said: “Let us get started then, the calamity is coming soon.”

“Thank you, Sir.” He said before glancing at the sky: “It’s coming indeed.”

Li Qiye smiled and refined the golden scale...

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“Boom!” A heavenly power descended on all worlds. Tribulations have stacked up to the limit, on the verge of breaking the dam.

All beings were immediately suppressed. Not even emperors and ancient ancestors could move; they thought they had more time before the descent.

Some tried to evacuate their sects and kingdoms but now, they were stuck too. On the other hand, most powerful cultivators have already evacuated since they cared little for weaker beings. Only small groups were taken to safe refuge. The rest has been abandoned.