Emperor’s Domination

iles, just like a monster resting on the land. However, it was naturally in a disorderly state. Many parts were abandoned so the real thing became less than one-tenth of its former glory. Nevertheless, it was still the largest city in Stone Harmony at the present.

The towering walls and buildings remained, though abandoned. One could catch a glimpse of their old golden days. This must have been the center of the entire world where powerful beings ruled and accepted tributes.

Now, the only visitors were the wild grass and weeds.

He stopped and perused the area, noticing steam and smoke from cooking in the distance: “The next target is here.”

Without a doubt, this city would be just like White Orchid City, disappearing completely with only a great abyss left behind.

“Death is coming soon.” Li Qiye chuckled before entering the city.

The name was Mingluo, the strongest and biggest city in Stone Harmony. It had the highest population of cultivators as well, around two to three hundred thousand people.

It managed to survive to the present due to its riches and strong foundation in the past, unlike other fallen cities.

The streets were still the same scale as before, extremely wide and long. People were coming and going. Shouts could be heard from the street merchants to the workers in the wine pavilions.

After traveling through the wilderness for so long, people would be infected by the lively atmosphere found here.

During the night, the city was brightly lit by lamps and lights. It had an intoxicating feeling, allowing people to see the temptation of the mundane world and life, in general. This was different from the unreachable temples and mountains meant for the lonely cultivators.

The place resembled the mortal world since there werent that many cultivators and sects around.

Mortals had a short lifespan, no different from ants. They couldnt see the entire world so some werent even aware of their systems gradual destruction. They were more than happy to live day-by-day with enough food and material possessions.

Lifespan was the biggest difference between a mortal and a cultivator. The former was akin to the night-blooming cactus – short-lived yet beautiful.

Li Qiye was unaffected by the atmosphere here. He has seen the flourishing world of the mortals many times before and was just a passerby. This world wasnt suitable for him.

“Its nice being a mortal, happy and unaware of the incoming destruction. I suppose even ants have their own happiness.” He looked at the carriages zooming through the streets and smiled.

His dao heart has been polished by tribulations and pain so nothing could move him.

There was no doubt that Mingluo City has been chosen as the second target. The entire place was going to disappear.

He didnt come here to save the city and its inhabitants, only to carry out his own business. Its survival was none of his concern because he wasnt a savior and had no reason to do so.

In fact, in his mind, destruction and survival were the same things for Mingluo. Even if it was lucky enough to make it through this disaster, it would still crumble in the future. It was only a matter of time.

This was the cycle of time. Everlasting prosperity didnt exist; destruction was inevitable.

His destination was an abandoned location inside the city. Overgrown weeds were everywhere along with insects and snakes.

This place was different from the wasteland outside. There were still structural remnants and outlines of temples.

This wasnt the case here. It was flat since all the existing structures have collapsed.