Chapter 5895: Jiao Hengâs Story
The list contained three more names - Twilight Hunter, the darkness buried in Eight Desolaces, and Trinity Ancestor. They turned into essences to nourish the epoch.
âThe battle is finally over, it stretched several hundred thousand years.â Stonesplitter, a main combatant, commented.
He was the only one spared at the start of the battle and thought it was over. A golden age came next but in reality, it took a longer period for the conclusion.
Li Qiye carried out his promise and swept away the darkness from his epoch. Now, it was completely under his control. No one else lurked in the shadows, awaiting the right time to strike.
âSacred Teacher.â Stonesplitter put down his shield and spear, prostrating before Li Qiye.
All cultivators submitted to the epoch lord and his world. After all, he clearly displayed a power beyond their imagination.
Li Qiyeâs plan finally came to fruition with the help of World, Sword, Hao Hai, and many others.
Nevertheless, others werenât bothered by his supremacy because this epoch had the potential to be the brightest of them all.
The lords of the forbidden ground and the dead existences understood that as long as Li Qiye was around, this epoch couldnât be touched. Dividing it was impossible since it belonged to the people now.
The foundation established by Li Qiye was immovable and he had also made examples of violators. The epoch enjoyed more resources than before with the addition of three mighty overlords.
Li Qiye didnât leave for Heavenrealm right away, choosing to visit a courtyard in Celestial Court.
An old man awaited him, looking like the keeper in charge of cleaning and other duties.
âSacred Teacher.â The old man lowered his head upon seeing Li Qiye to show respect.
âStill here, I see.â Li Qiye smiled.
âI wouldnât dare to leave without your permission. I am awaiting my punishment.â The old man said.
âThereâs something I donât understand.â He said: âIn my humble opinion, Jiao Heng didnât need it because he could break through. I observed him for a while and saw no problems, why didnât he do it?â
âBecause you donât truly know him.â Li Qiye smiled.
âPlease elaborate, Sacred Teacher.â He bowed and asked again.
âItâs no secret, he merely left behind a contingency by cutting down a part of himself and sealing it.â Li Qiye said.
âA contingency...â He murmured.
âThere are advantages and disadvantages. A complete destruction would potentially be better for him, but leaving this contingency behind leaves room for the future, avoiding a dead end.â Li Qiye said while looking straight at the founder: âIâm sure you are no stranger to this. Having a contingency binds you. Unless you can fully surpass it, youâll always be stuck in the old way.â
He understood and trembled slightly, inadvertently clenching his fists.
âYouâre right, Sacred Teacher.â He sighed and said: âIt was my fault for having a weak dao heart, I was the cause of this.â
âYou thought you could maintain a balance between the overlords and acquiesced, this only worsened your situation. Pain and regrets haunted you all this time.â Li Qiye continued.
âYes.â He took a deep breath: âI didnât do what I should have, I chose concession instead.â
âAlthough you managed to hide and save some of the hundred races, the fallen ones never forgave.â Li Qiye shook his head.
âI... I was afraid, Sacred Teacher.â The founder smiled bitterly: âI am still haunted by the death of Divine Ancestor and the sacrificed ones.â
âItâs a shame that Trinity Ancestor couldnât save you and would have pulled you into the abyss.â Li Qiye said.
This was another painful disappointment. After making concessions, he awaited the return of his master - Trinity Ancestor.
He recalled the moment of departure - how majestic and mighty his master was. Therefore, he held on to hope during the darkest moment, awaiting his masterâs triumphant return.
This sliver of hope helped him live through the dark years. Alas, when he finally met his master again, his disappointment couldnât be overstated.