Chapter 4861: Monochromatic Master
Space Dragon Emperor and Ox-dragon Ancestor teamed up and research a way to improve their cultivation.
Finally, after painstaking effort, they decided to slay their previous dao and obtained a sacred fruit, creating an entirely new realm.
From then on, in order to honor their contribution and effort, the new realm was officially known as Heavenly Sovereign Dragon Lord.
Today, Firerage has also hit the limit as an Immortal Sovereign. Breaking through to the next step was immensely difficult. He had the help of a dao lord but this was still not enough.
Normally, one must rely on themselves. Outsiders couldnât help and Firerage knew this. He had trained extremely hard but the bottleneck still got the best of him.
âWhether it be rushing or taking your time, there is no one right way in comprehending the grand dao. The latter can be surprisingly beneficial.â Li Qiye glanced at Firerage and understood his situation.
Firerage didnât expect something like this to come out of Li Qiye. After all, it sounded rather profound and reminded him of His Majesty. His Majesty used to talk like this when he was still alive.
âCivil Deputy wishes for an audience.â A disciple came and reported, interrupting his stupor.
âMonochromatic Master.â Firerage hesitated after hearing this.
âWe canât send a guest away.â Li Qiye told him.
âLet him in then.â Firerage obeyed the command, albeit begrudgingly.
Monochromatic Master was different from Venerable Dragon God. The latter was strong and frightening but might not be a bad person. The same couldnât be said about Monochromatic Master. This visit was definitely not good news.
A bit later, a man wearing a fancy embroidered robe with a cloak long enough to drape on the ground. His arrival was accompanied by a windy aura.
His face was especially strange - black on the left and white to the right just like a yin-yang symbol. Upon closer inspection, one would find that the two sides would occasionally swap color.
His aura was rather mighty. If he were to let it roam free, a tornado would manifest and destroy everything.
He was last place among the Ten Monsters and possessed one dao fruit, currently serving as a civil official in Eight-Stallion.
Venerable Dragon God had full authority over the army while he was in charge of administration.
Before joining the dynasty, he had his own domain where he reigned with absolute impunity. However, he lost to Eight-stallionâs subordinates later and had to join the dynasty. Putting his unsavory background aside, no one could criticize his administrative ability.
âI am known as Monochromatic Master. I respectfully greet you, Your Highness, may you always be in good health.â He immediately kneeled before Li Qiye.
This lawless villain, surprisingly enough, chose to kneel before an unknown junior. He looked more loyal than Venerable Dragon God who questioned Li Qiye.
âYour subject is overwhelmed with sadness regarding the late kingâs death to the enemy. I will do everything I can to serve you and one day, may we avenge him.â He spoke with sorrow and tears.
Firerage didnât fall for this and was still prepared to attack whenever.
âRise.â Li Qiye waved.
Monochromatic Master stood up and stole glances at Li Qiye, wondering about the dao lordâs decision. He didnât think that Eight-stallion suddenly became an idiot at the end of his life and would pass the throne to a stranger. There must be something else going on and he was here to figure it out.
âThe journey must have been tiring with ruffians bothering you the entire time, I apologize for not being there to protect you, Your Highness.â He acted like a loyal subject.
âI appreciate it, Civic Deputy.â Li Qiye smiled.
âYour Highness, would you like to take a stroll with me and chat?â He glanced at Firerage and asked.
âCivic Deputy, say what is on your mind here, no need to leave.â Firerage immediately refused.
He would never let Li Qiye leave his side, especially not alone with this Monochromatic Master who was more dangerous than Venerable Dragon God.
The dragon god would never usurp but this guy could. This wasnât baseless speculation either.
âGuard Commander, I only wish to speak to His Highness, are you questioning my loyalty?â Monochromatic Master smiled.
âI do not dare to question your loyalty, Civic Deputy.â Firerage said: âThis is just part of my responsibility, please understand.â
His firm attitude left Monochromatic helpless. Though Firerage was not even among the top three strongest in the dynasty, his loyalty was second to none - the only person who couldnât be doubted in this regard.
âSay what is on your mind here, Civic Deputy.â Li Qiye smiled.
âYour Highness, since His Majesty has just passed away, please be careful of treacherous members right here in our dynasty.â Monochromatic said quietly.
âOh?â Li Qiye chuckled.
âSome covet your throne, Your Highness, they might try to turn you into a puppet. Your power is limited right now so they will look down on you, thinking that you do not deserve your authority. Or, maybe they see that you are young and want to control each word and action of yoursâ¦â
âCivic Deputy, please mind your words.â Firerage uttered coldly.
In a sense, the former part could be referring to Venerable Dragon Godâs group while the latter pointed at Firerage Saber.
âGuard Commander, my duty is to advise His Highness.â Monochromatic said: âAre you saying that I shouldnât give my opinion, or is it because Iâm exposing your plan?â
âYou!â Firerage turned red with anger.
âI am willing to die for you, Your Highness.â Monochromatic said: âIf you are worried about your safety, you should relocate to my palace. Anyone who wants to hurt you will have to walk over my old corpse first. I guarantee that you have my full support since I wish to carry out His Majestyâs wishes.â
His eyes became teary and moving at this point.
âMoving to your palace?â Li Qiye murmured.
âYou mustnât, Your Highness.â Firerage anxiously said since that would be the same as walking into the lionâs den.
Though Monochromatic wasnât as strong as Venerable Dragon God or Northern Monarch, having Li Qiye on his side would make his authority legitimate. If the other two were to oppose him, they would be viewed as rebels.
âGuard Commander, I am only worrying about His Highnessâ safety.â Monochromatic said: âThere are too many scoundrels lurking in the dynasty. We will be sinners if anything were to happen to His Highness.â