Emperor’s Domination

ly wanted Shen Juntian to join their alliance along with the behemoth, Three Thousand Dao. 

Of course, from another angle, he also wanted to see Shen Juntian fight Li Qiye.
His dao lord attack might force Li Qiye to show his true power – a perfect chance for more scouting and strategizing.

“The dao path is truly unpredictable, no one knows who will fall first.” Shen Juntian’s smile could encaptivate and make girls go crazy.
There was something about him that put him above other supreme geniuses.
He didn’t let his father down, whether it be his appearance or temperament.

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Li Qiye’s group traveled deep into the Primordial Union.
They eventually stopped in front of a peak and Li Qiye smiled: “Right here.”

“Here?” Jian Ming became excited.

Li Qiye nodded and looked around, capturing everything within his eyes.

“Did the emperor nest here?” Jian Ming looked around and didn’t see anyone.

“He doesn’t have the energy to protect himself, let alone nest.” Li Qiye smiled.

“I’m sure he’s grievously wounded.” The daoist said.

After all, he was under siege by the behemoths’ ancient ancestors.
The fact that he was still alive spoke plenty about his power.

“His main injury has nothing to do with the enemies.
It is the price of using the immortal gemstone.
He thought too highly of himself and although it made him strong enough to survive the battle, he’s feeling it now.” Li Qiye said.

“So he did figure out how to use it.” Jian Ming said.

“Not quite.” Li Qiye shook his head: “Only the bare surface because true mastery wouldn’t have put him in this predicament.
He would have met gods, killed gods, met Buddhas, killed Buddhas.
Nonetheless, just the bare surface power was enough to both save him from the enemies while forcing him to pay the price.”

The duo understood why the emperor eventually ran away.
He borrowed enough power to survive but not enough to slay the ancient ancestors from the alliance.
The backlash was too much for him to endure as well.

Li Qiye finished scanning and looked up the midway infested by long vines.

“Alright, show yourself.” Li Qiye said.

Alas, nothing answered him.
The duo used their divine intent but they didn’t notice anyone either.

“I suppose I have to invite you out then.” Li Qiye waved his hand and swept away the vines, revealing the cave afterward.
His attack also seemed to be hitting an invisible barrier and was nullified.

The two finally saw a person hiding there – Golden Fist Emperor.
Vines growing from the peak coiled around him like tentacles, seemingly wanting to pierce his body.
He looked feeble and pale, unlike his dominating self.
Parts of his body have been turned into stone by an unknown force.