Emperor’s Domination

ether it be special grass or beast cores, flesh, or dao bones.

No one had a problem with using these materials, but what about human flesh, tendons, and bones? 

It was rather frightening to imagine a conqueror extracting certain human parts for the sake of either power or lifespan.

As an assassin, he merely killed people.
Refining and eating them seemed more sinister in comparison.

“It doesn’t have to be pills, he could have eaten them alive.
For example, when you eat a snake, you have to know where to slice in order to extract the gallbladder.” Li Qiye explained: “This is a high-level art, either self-created or was passed down.” 

“Hmm, power or lifespan.” Shadowrider wondered about the possibility.

“Either way, once started, there is no going back.
The user will be addicted and fall into the darkness.” Li Qiye said with a profound gaze: “It is forbidden and detested for a reason.
Even the greatest hero who had protected this world would not be able to redeem themselves after walking down this path.
Only darkness awaits.”

“Why pick this path?” Shadowrider said.

“Cultivators are just far more nutritious compared to a same-grade material.
For example, an immortal versus a so-called immortal grass.” Li Qiye said: “Thus, a dragon lord will be more effective to a conqueror than a divine grass.
The same applies to conquerors for a supreme overlord.”

“So big fish eating small fish.” Shadowrider’s horizon expanded as he understood a dark truth.

“Indeed, it is the law of the jungle.
Nonetheless, it is outwardly forbidden, not allowed in any era or epoch.
Once it is unleashed, the world will plunge into darkness and chaos.” Li Qiye said.

Once this particular art became popular, even a highly-skilled assassin like him would turn into delicious meals.

“Now, it has appeared in the hand of a conqueror, how strange.” Li Qiye continued.

Shadowrider agreed and wondered about the origin of this method.

“Let’s go to that place, we’ll find out soon enough.” Li Qiye said. 

Shadowrider got up but first, they regrouped with Goldcrest and the others.

The youths were frightened to see him next to Li Qiye.

“Shadowrider…” They would have run if it wasn’t for Li Qiye’s presence.

He only stared at them in silence.

“Did you kill anyone here?” The innocent Ming Shi asked.

“No one paid me to.” He uttered coldly.

He couldn’t stand up straight in front of Li Qiye but he was still a dreadful king of assassins in the youths’ eyes.