Li Qiye eventually opened his eyes and recalled his tree back to his palaces, the same with the primordial energy.
He looked calm and composed at the moment without exerting any pressure. Nonetheless, each breath made him feel like the master of the cosmo. Everything was within his grasp.
His natural aura felt transcending as if he had ascended in spite of his ordinary looks and attires.
The first impression of him would be that he was no longer part of this world. He was a being in the legends - an immortal.
âYou look just like an immortal coming out of a painting, Sir.â Emperor Zheng couldnât help but praise.
âJust an immortal from a painting? That shows it isnât real enough, just a fake immortal then.â Li Qiye smiled in response.
âNo, no. Your temperament and aura are that of an immortal.â The emperor shook his head.
âDefinitely not. If I were an immortal, you might not be sitting here right now.â Li Qiye disagreed amicably.
âImmortals are scary indeed.â The emperor contemplated for a bit before adding.
âWell, the issue here is actually there is no path out, not that immortals are scary.â Li Qiye said with a profound gaze: âIf one could get out, then everything will be fair and mild, they might be a true immortal. Otherwise, only pseudo and fake immortals can exist.â
âSounds like I should be waiting with eager anticipation for the day you become a true immortal.â The emperor smiled.
âDonât. Thatâs not my pursuit nor my path.â Li Qiye shook his head.
âSir, youâre simply unfathomable for ordinary men like us, too hard to figure out.â The emperor praised.
Li Qiye chuckled and stretched, feeling quite good. He smiled: âThis trip was worth it, a miracle every three million years, extremely profound.â
âYouâre a god.â The emperor smiled wryly: âJust watching this current allowed you to understand more grand dao, fully grasping them. On the other hand, my idiotic self didnât gain anything.â
âIf youâre an idiot, there are no smart men in this world. Itâs just that your heart isnât in this.â Li Qiye glanced at him and said.
Li Qiye was right. A member of the Ten Radiance and the creator of Lucidity Scripture - most importantly, he was only a True Emperor yet he wrote something comparable to the Nine Secrets. His innate talents were as high as can be.
âIf thatâs the case, then Iâm just a fish in the river, too lazy to even turn.â The emperor said.
âItâs very easy to start.â Li Qiye encouraged him.
âSelf-awareness is a virtue. I know what my limit is. It doesnât matter how hard I try to turn and struggle, I still canât compare to the Decemvirate. Plus, with someone like you around, we wonât be more than ants.â The emperor disagreed and laid out the right reasoning.
Li Qiye didnât push the issue. After all, everyone had their own choices to make. Emperor Zheng knew what he was doing even if his choice was different from most.
No one could interfere or change his mind.
âItâs fine, just appreciate what you have, thatâs enough.â Li Qiye eventually concluded.
The emperor nodded back. In his mind, things in life were ephemeral. He didnât need to want anything as long as he could be himself.
âSir, youâre about to start an epoch?â The emperor became curious about Li Qiyeâs plan: âTo be able to witness this with my own eyes? I will have no regrets in life.â
âThree Immortals is a unique world with its own laws, I wonât break it.â Li Qiye denied.
âTrue, any change might not be suitable for Three Immortals.â The emperor thought about it and agreed.
âThe reason why it is still here is due to the effort of the wise sages and the three immortals. My epoch is not about lasting forever, itâs about making a change, a turning point of sorts. This is necessary before thinking about the final battle.â Li Qiye said.
âThis might not only be a turning point for your world but all other worlds, including Three Immortals. Your success might change everything. Your benevolent and contribution will cross all worlds. You will herald a new future for us all.â The emperor spoke with sincerity and respect.
âThatâs certainly not my intention, Iâm not that great of a person and am only doing my own thing.â Li Qiye chuckled, clearly amused.
He then stared straight at the emperor and said: âMoreover, greatness might not be a good thing. Putting someone too high on a pedestal might end with trouble.â
âYouâre a symbol of virtue regardless of whether you admit it or not.â The emperor bowed towards Li Qiye: âThe result might be unintended but the future will still change.â
âItâs too early to say.â Li Qiye replied: âThis is only the beginning, there is still a long way to go and more accumulation required to be used in order to reach the next step.â
âIâm sure that day will come and hope to be able to see it. May I ask when?â The emperor asked.
âVery soon, just a little bit left before my grand dao is perfected. Thatâs when I start.â Li Qiye narrowed his eyes.
âYou wish to reach your limit at the expanse?â The emperor realized.
âIs there a better place?â Li Qiye smiled: âThis place is vast and can withstand anything, the best type of battlefield with all kinds of danger. Itâs the best place to obtain perfection, then it would be time to fight.â
âYes, this is the perfect polishing stone for an immortal blade like you, Sir.â The emperor understood. He also knew who Li Qiye wanted to use in order to sharpen his blade. That day would be monstrous.
âVery nutritious too.â Li Qiye gazed deeper into the expanse with a smirk on his face.
The emperor shuddered. Someone had become Li Qiyeâs target. The guy must have been aiming for this person ever since he got here.
As for when? It didnât matter. His prey wouldnât be able to escape from being slaughtered anyway.
âWhere are you heading to next?â The emperor calmed down and asked.
âJust moving on.â Li Qiye smiled and didnât have a particular location in mind.
He was only following his whim. Only those unfortunate enough would meet him on this random path.
âIf you wish to train, I know a dangerous nest. Many progenitors have tried to no avail. Some even died from it. But I think itâs a good place for you.â Emperor Zheng thought of something.
âThen letâs go take a look. I hope I can kill all I want there.â Li Qiyeâs lips curled into a smirk.
The emperor shuddered since he could already imagine the scene of carnage. Someone was about to get very unlucky.
âI wonât be tagging along though. I heard there is a very rare flower, a blue-crossing flower, allowing one to dream about the other shore so I have to find it.â The emperor said.
He just did whatever he wanted in the expanse with no other goals.
âGo then.â Li Qiye didnât wish to have a companion either.