Emperor’s Domination

less.
Even top cultivators were nothing more than ripples.
Alas, these ripples contained legends, longing, and hope…

Li Qiye felt a bit disappointed about this meeting.
Nonetheless, let the past be the past.
There was no need for him to dwell on it.

He walked on this path alone.
Only someone with an immovable dao heart could last as long as time itself.

“Dust to dust, return to the earth.” He concluded.
This was just another of many goodbyes.
Disappointing, but at the very least, it was proof that he was still alive.

“Ancient Ancestor!” The group bowed again.

“Young Noble, your descendant was rude to you…” The clan master of the Lu apologized.
He felt that Li Qiye was definitely an ancient ancestor of the Wu.

“Rise.” Li Qiye waved.

The group got up and didn’t dare to breathe loudly.

“Give the crest back to the Lu.” Li Qiye ordered: “Since Ten-crest Ancestor left it to them, it is theirs, no excuses.”

“We understand.” Wise and Purpose exchanged glances and obeyed.

The rift between the four clans has been mended with Li Qiye’s absolute command.

“Hand over the dao stone.” He continued.

“About this…” The clan master of the Lu became awkward.

“Virtuous Nephew, the young noble has spoken.
Does the clan still not wish to obey?” Purpose said.

“Virtuous Nephew, don’t worry, we will bring the crest back to your clan in just a moment.” Wise nodded.

“There is no point for you to guard the dao stone right now.” Purpose added.

“It’s… not like I don’t want to hand it over.” The clan master coughed.

“Don’t tell me… your clan has lost it?” Jian Ming became startled.

“Is it true?” Both ancestors panicked.

“No, no.
It’s not that serious yet.” The Lu waved repeatedly.
Alas, he didn’t seem confident.

“Elaborate.” Wise pursued the matter.

“We don’t have the dao stone right now.” The clan master said with embarrassment.

“Where is it then?” Purpose asked.
The group had a bad feeling about this.

The clan master took a deep breath and revealed the truth: “When our ancestral aunt was married to the Yu, the dowry included the dao stone.”

“What?! Your clan dared to use the dao stone as a dowry?!” Wise shouted.

“Those damned thieves?” Jian Ming interjected.