Emperor’s Domination

mination than you. All of them still joined us in the end. Darkness and light are just mere concepts, watch.” The existence calmly spoke.

“Buzz.” All of its ink-like darkness suddenly turned into a holy brilliance.

Inside the glorious waves of light stood this existence, still shrouded by the blinding light. It no longer chose to attack Li Qiyes light but tried to meld into one with him.

Li Qiyes holy light didnt hold back and still suppressed its brethren, not allowing a fusion to take place. It still considered this holy expanse from the dark existence to be darkness.

“Youre right, light and darkness can change with a single thought. They are mere forms, just another type of method. Thats why even if you turn into a true saint, I will still suppress and destroy you.” Li Qiye said.

“I know, but this is my answer to you. We are the same and you will join us after becoming a true immortal. The myriad ages are ephemeral; the reincarnation cycles are just part of an order.” The existence said.

“Stop boasting, if youre a true immortal, then theres no immortal in this world.” Li Qiye smiled. This line had several layers of meaning, not as obvious as it seemed.

“Doubt all you want. You wont be able to escape your fate in the future. You already have your answer.” The existence laughed.

“Well see about that, but theres one thing Im certain of right now – your demise.” Li Qiye threatened.

“Hmph, you got lucky. Who can actually stop me from devouring your world during my prime? Hmph, Im reduced to this from being stuck in the gap or your dao heart wouldnt be able to trap me.”The existence said with arrogance and pride, fully deserving of so.

“Blame your fortune then.” Li Qiye retorted.

“Boom!” The existence turned its holy light back into darkness for more explosive rounds of assault against Li Qiyes holy world and dao heart.

This being could use both light and darkness with a single thought. It could turn into a saint if it wanted to. However, it chose darkness since thats its most skillful aspect.

At their level, becoming a devil or a saint didnt really matter. They remained themselves with the same personality and intrinsic nature.

This group of terrifying beings truest nature was being everlasting. In this sense, they could be considered immortals.

1. Li Qiye recited a line from the poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty here. Hes a very popular poet whose poems are widely repeated in historical novels by the MCs who were transported to the past. I honestly dont know how to incorporate the line without it sounding weird because this world has no sign of ancient China but the author uses these poems and lines anyway. The literal translation of the line is, “An immortal touches my head and ties my hair, granting me everlasting life.” One interpretation is the imagery of a youth being taught immortal arts by an immortal. I honestly think I should just omit this because it will just confuse the reader. It confused me too, maybe Chinese readers can help me with the authors intent here. In my personal opinion, he said that line so the readers who actually know the full poems can imagine a scene with immortals in it, but English readers wouldnt know the full poem anyway. This is the first time Ive seen it too even though Ive read a lot of Li Bais stuff