Dominator Emperor

"An Immortal Elixir is appearing—" Upon hearing this news, some big shots could no longer sit still and immediately began inquiring about the matter.

At first, many people were skeptical. Later, some swore they had seen it with their own eyes—they saw Immortal Light shooting into the sky from the Lost Divine Island, and some even heard the roars of dragons and the cries of phoenixes!

"A miracle from the Mythical Era is about to descend upon the world." Following this, one rumor after another began to spread throughout Yao Yun, and each one grew more and more outrageous.

Some said a True Immortal was about to appear. Others claimed a True Dragon and an Immortal Phoenix were descending. There were even those who said an Immortality Elixir had appeared on the Lost Divine Island...

With these rumors flying everywhere, some even swore they had personally witnessed various phenomena at sea. Some claimed to have seen a True Dragon soaring into the sky, while others saw an Immortal descending to the mortal world...

As these rumors swirled, many Great Teaching Territories sent their own people to observe the Lost Divine Island.

And just as expected, the mist-shrouded Lost Divine Island underwent many changes in a short period. Sometimes, strange phenomena would appear. Other times, a golden light would erupt from within, as if a Golden Immortal were descending. Faint dragon roars and phoenix cries could be heard on occasion. More often than not, however, monstrous roars echoed from the island, as if an ancient, giant demon was imprisoned within the mists.

"Could it be that an Immortal Elixir is truly appearing, that a miracle is at hand?" Many experts couldn’t help but be moved after witnessing such phenomena.

For a time, many Great Teaching Territories that had been observing from the sidelines could no longer hold back and began plotting to board the Lost Divine Island. However, when many experts tried to set foot on the island, they were devoured by the mist and turned into a bloody fog. The sight was so horrifying it made one’s skin crawl.

Even though the mist surrounding the Lost Divine Island devoured any expert who tried to approach it like a Giant Beast, the allure was still irresistible. With an Immortal Elixir on the verge of appearing, who wouldn’t covet it greatly?

Even Lu Baiqiu, who had remained by Li Qiye’s side, heard these reports. The news about an Immortal Elixir appearing and a miracle descending had originally been spread intentionally by Li Qiye. Now, however, the rumors were being told with such vivid detail that some people were even "confirming" that an Immortal Elixir had indeed appeared on the Lost Divine Island.

After all, she and Li Qiye were the first to discover the Lost Divine Island, and the news was something Li Qiye had intentionally released. Knowing this, Lu Baiqiu found it hard to believe that the appearance of an Immortal Elixir and the descent of a miracle were real.

But now, the stories about the island circulating outside sounded so real that even Lu Baiqiu began to waver. She couldn’t help but ask Li Qiye, "What’s on the Lost Divine Island? Is an Immortal Elixir really appearing? Is a miracle truly at hand?"

"What’s on the Lost Divine Island?" Li Qiye chuckled at her question. "As for an Immortal Elixir, well, that’s possible. As for a miracle, that’s also possible."

"So there really is an Immortal Elixir and a miracle!" Lu Baiqiu couldn’t help but gasp. When Li Qiye had asked her Your Majesty to spread the news, she had assumed it was just a rumor he was starting.

"For the Lost Divine Island, what does an Immortal Elixir or a miracle matter? Even if they exist, compared to what truly lies on the island, they are worthless trinkets!" Li Qiye said with a leisurely smile.

Her heart trembled upon hearing his words. ’An Immortal Elixir! To countless Cultivators, an Immortal Elixir is a priceless treasure. The same is true even for Great Sages.’

For a Cultivator, while there was Body Ointment Body Tempering, Longevity Medicine to extend one’s life, and Life Pill Foundation Establishment, these medicines all had their limits. For example, when powerful figures were near the end of their Lifespan, they could take Longevity Medicine to prolong their lives. But after taking too much, the medicine would lose its effect.

At that point, they would have to consume other life-extending Divine Grass Treasure Medicines, with Immortal Elixirs being the best choice. Moreover, an Immortal Elixir was a panacea. It could regrow flesh on bones, extend one’s life, and solidify one’s foundation and Life Pill...

As long as it was a true Immortal Elixir, it was a priceless treasure to anyone. No one could resist coveting it.

After coming to her senses, Lu Baiqiu couldn’t help but ask, "Then what kind of thing exists on the Lost Divine Island?" If even an Immortal Elixir was considered a worthless trinket, what in the world could be more valuable?

"Well..." Li Qiye smiled, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I’m afraid no one in this world knows. Only when you set foot on the Lost Divine Island will you discover what you’re truly facing."

It was a legend from time immemorial. Who could possibly know the real secrets within? Who would dare to be certain of what existed there?

Her intuition told her that Li Qiye definitely knew something, but since he was unwilling to say more, she didn’t dare press the issue.

While the outside world was in an uproar over the Lost Divine Island and many were trying to board it, Li Qiye remained on his own island, seemingly turning a deaf ear to worldly affairs. He did nothing all day but cultivate.

However, on this day, King Jingxi brought someone to see Li Qiye. Before the guest arrived, Lu Baiqiu had already informed Li Qiye, saying, "A Guardian from the Qianli River wants to see you."

"A Guardian from the Qianli River?" Li Qiye’s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this, but he paid it no mind.

Lu Baiqiu had just relayed the message when, a moment later, King Jingxi arrived on the island with an old man. This man was a Saint Venerable—a Little Saint Venerable.

"Young Master Li, this is Guardian Xiao of the Qianli River," King Jingxi hurriedly introduced. Although this Guardian Xiao wasn’t necessarily much stronger than King Jingxi, the king, as a sovereign of a nation, was still extremely respectful toward him.

King Jingxi’s respect for a mere Guardian was not without reason. Although he was the sovereign of a nation, he had nothing to be proud of, nor any reason to put on airs, in front of a Guardian from the Qianli River.

The Qianli River was one of the most powerful Emperor Immortal Gates in Yao Yun, and it was also the only Emperor Immortal Gate established by the Demon Race. The Qianli River was founded by Qianli Immortal Emperor.

It was known that Qianli Immortal Emperor was one of the last three Immortal Emperors of the Age of Emperors. Ta Kong Immortal Emperor, Yin Tian Immortal Emperor, and Qianli Immortal Emperor—these were the final three.

One could say that in the Ghost Sacred Realm, Qianli Immortal Emperor was the most recent Immortal Emperor. As the Emperor Immortal Gate he founded, the Qianli River possessed a sufficiently astonishing Emperor Essence.

At the same time, since Qianli Immortal Emperor was the most recent Immortal Emperor of the Ghost Sacred Realm, his influence was still immense. Therefore, even though there were other, more powerful Ancient Countries in the Ghost Sacred Realm—even those from a lineage with Twin Emperors—they were still wary of the Qianli River.

Compared to a behemoth like the Qianli River, what was the insignificant Jingxi Country? Furthermore, Jingxi Country was a vassal of the Qianli River, so it was understandable that King Jingxi would be respectful to Guardian Xiao.

"So, you’re that Li Qiye." Guardian Xiao of the Qianli River was not an ostentatious person, but in front of Li Qiye, he was still reserved and arrogant. He gave Li Qiye a faint glance and spoke slowly.

"’That’ Li Qiye?" Li Qiye smiled serenely. He remained calm and indifferent even before the most incredible figures, let alone a mere Guardian. He glanced at the Guardian from Qianli River and said, "Among the people I know, I seem to be the only Li Qiye."

Guardian Xiao looked at Li Qiye and said slowly, "I have come today on behalf of the Elders of my sect to annul your marriage contract!" At this point, Guardian Xiao felt he was already lowering his stance considerably, at least from his perspective.

"Marriage contract? What marriage contract?" Li Qiye couldn’t help but laugh.

King Jingxi and Lu Baiqiu, who were standing by, were both stunned. King Jingxi, in particular, had assumed Guardian Xiao wanted to see Li Qiye because of the Lost Divine Island. He had even been worried about it. But now, hearing this, he was completely taken aback.

"You are the one who obtained that Jade Pendant in Feihuai Village, are you not?" Guardian Xiao said in a deep voice. "This whole matter was just a childish fit of pique. As long as you annul the marriage contract with Yunzhu, our Qianli River will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"What—" Upon hearing this, both King Jingxi and Lu Baiqiu’s expressions changed drastically. They both gasped, but immediately clamped their mouths shut.

"Oh, you’re talking about that young lady from Feihuai Village." A look of realization dawned on Li Qiye’s face. He looked at Guardian Xiao and said with a smile, "I wonder, who exactly is this fiancée of mine, whom I’ve never met, to your Qianli River?"

Li Qiye had never really cared about the marriage arrangement from Feihuai Manor. In truth, becoming his fiancée was not such an easy thing.

"Yunzhu is the successor of our Qianli River," Guardian Xiao stated gravely. "She is not someone just anyone is worthy of."

His meaning was clear enough. He had come today to annul the marriage contract. Otherwise, why would a Guardian like him personally visit a nameless junior?

King Jingxi and Lu Baiqiu both gasped inwardly. Lan Yunzhu, the successor of the Qianli River, was a legend among the younger generation of Yao Yun.

Possessing the aptitude of a Twin Saint and overflowing with talent, she had been designated the successor early on in the Qianli River, a sect teeming with geniuses. One must understand that an Emperor Immortal Gate like the Qianli River never lacked for successors. Yet, Lan Yunzhu, despite her common background, was chosen by the Elders of the Qianli River at a young age. One could only imagine what her talent was like.

Moreover, Lan Yunzhu was not only astonishingly talented but also possessed peerless beauty. Even if she wasn’t the number one beauty in Yao Yun, her looks would still rank among the top five.

In Yao Yun, countless young geniuses had fallen for Lan Yunzhu at first sight, completely captivated by her. There were even many geniuses from other Emperor Immortal Gates who had gone to the Qianli River to propose marriage, but all were rejected.