Emperor’s Domination

inhabitants here couldn’t be bothered with anything.

“Everyone has an inner self that can only be unleashed at certain moments.” Li Qiye smiled and said: “Unfortunately, few have the privilege of living the way they want.”

“What does inner self mean in this case?” Li Zhitian asked.
He knew about anima, or the true self, in terms of cultivation.

“You are from Imperial Clan, born with matchless nobility.
But if you actually want to be a humble potato seller and find great joy in this life, this would be your inner self.” Li Qiye said while glancing at the youth: “Apart from aspiring to reach the apex, have you ever thought about what else you would want to do in life?”

“Hmm…” He hasn’t thought of this question before because his fate was determined since birth.

Their clan had an exalted history.
The Qian was arguably superior but they were gone now.
Their progenitor, Crimson Emperor, was unbeatable.
In the present, Immensity Conqueror also dominated.

He, Li Zhitian, was born with an exceptional gift.
Thus, cultivation was his path.
His future was rather obvious – a supreme genius looming above all.

Therefore, he had never thought about any other path.
He only wanted to follow in the footsteps of the progenitor and Immensity Conqueror.

“It seems sad when you put it this way, Young Noble.
I haven’t really thought about what I truly want to do.” Li Zhitian smiled wryly.

“It’s alright.
I myself had the desire of opening a small shop decorated with bright lanterns at night, living my remaining years selling random things.” The old servant interjected.

Li Zhitian knew that the old man was stronger than him.
This lifestyle didn’t fit such a powerful cultivator.

“Raa!” True Bear joined the conversation.

Li Qiye smiled and said: “I know, you want to find a cute female bear and have a nice family of cubs.” 

“I know what I want to do too.” The tiger said: “Entering the mortal world and enjoying good food and drink.”

“Master, what is your strongest desire?” The old servant boldly asked.

Li Qiye chuckled and stared at the horizon: “If my current self were to not exist, then the thing I want to do the most is to find that sheep.”

“What sheep?” Li Zhitian didn’t understand.

The old servant pondered in silence while True Bear let out another cry.

“The inner self.” Li Zhitian looked around and thought about his own situation.

What would he truly want to do if he wasn’t affected by external circumstances? He never thought about it before but now, he was rather curious about the answer.