Emperor’s Domination - Chapter 2856

Chapter 2856

Du Wenrui’s expression soured while looking at Li Qiye .

“Certain things shouldn’t be said with such triviality . ” He solemnly spoke: “It has grave implications and can destroy more than just one’s reputation, it destroys an entire era…”

“Reputation is meaningless . In the eyes of some, an epoch and billions of existences are meaningless, only things to be used . ” Li Qiye replied .

He paused for a bit before speaking frankly: “The truth is that this system alone is only enough to be an appetizer . All of Three Immortals is the main course . ”

Du Wenrui’s expression changed again, looking quite stoic . He thought about his words and spoke with prudence: “I believe you’re overthinking it . ”

“Do you remember the scene of your progenitor’s statue collapsing? The pulsing darkness tore apart the sky vault . Do you think that was darkness sealed by your progenitor?” Li Qiye smiled and said .

Du Wenrui was shaken in response . The darkness resulting from the sword being taken away was extremely terrifying and powerful . It left a shadow in him, causing him to feel unrest due to the looming presence of an ominous seed .

“Well, tell me whom that darkness belongs to then . ” Li Qiye asked: “You’re just trying to make yourself feel better, saying that it was sealed by your progenitor . It escaped because the seal was broken . Of course, this is the best outcome, whether it be for your own sake or everyone else’s, you want it to be that way . Unfortunately, really ask yourself, is it true? Is this really what you want? Or does the depth of your heart instinctively yearn for the real truth?” He grinned after saying this .

Du Wenrui felt suffocated . He has been in Repentance Institution long enough to know more than other people about the thing lurking behind the light .

So many worshipped the light, some did so blindly . Du Wenrui remained vigilant since not everything was as pretty as it was on the surface . That’s another reason why he chose to stay in Repentance .

Thus, Li Qiye had peeled away the thin layer shrouding the truth while he already had a good idea of the truth .

“You’re very close . ” Li Qiye smiled: “The only thing left is whether you have the courage to face what lies behind the curtain, the origin of your progenitor!”

“Good or evil emanates from a single thought . Doing good for an era means that one is good . ” Du Wenrui said .

“That’s logically sound but this is more of a personal issue of your part . Nevertheless, your acceptance doesn’t bend reality . ” Li Qiye leisurely said .

“What are you going to do? Take our system down and extinguish the light?” Du Wenrui sighed and asked . [1]

“You have quite an imagination . The academy doesn’t oppose me so why should I take it down? I only destroy those standing in my way . Or, do you think the academy will eventually become an obstacle?” Li Qiye shook his head .

“My academy only serves to teach and dispel confusion, not compete with the world . ” Du Wenrui contemplated for a moment before shaking his head as well .

“Then there you go, Academy of Light will still be the system filled with holiness in your mind then . ” Li Qiye smiled .

“You mean…?” Du Wenrui murmured .

“I have no plans against the academy, same with your progenitor . At least not when he’s Desolate Saint . I’m only here to take a look, assuming the role of a scoundrel trying to judge a gentleman . ” Li Qiye revealed: “Plus, I’m not a bad person either, it’s fine to play the part of a scoundrel . ” [2]

“What if, just what if… your thoughts are true…?” Wenrui eventually said . He didn’t have the courage to finish his sentence .

After all, the academy was his birthplace . He grew up here and worshipped the light, always trying to stay true to his faith .

But what if Li Qiye was telling the truth? Did he really have the courage to face it?

“Don’t worry, propriety will be exercised even if I’m a heinous villain . Otherwise, why would I bother to chat with you right now? I would just be direct since nothing can stop me anyway . ” Li Qiye chuckled .

Du Wenrui heaved a sigh of relief and put on a helpless smile . He could only pray that thing wouldn’t escalate to that level .

Meanwhile, the young ones were pursuing sacred beasts in the mountain . They chased after several of varying strengths . Alas, they failed to subdue a single one due to their weak cultivation .

Moreover, the stronger ones made them run for their lives, eventually culminating in a bad beating .

Of course, they weren’t the only ones who got taught a good lesson . Li Qiye and Du Wenrui saw other students peeing their pants after meeting the stronger beasts .

“Rumble!” Loud rumbling resounded after they crossed a ridge .

“Get back . ” Du Wenrui’s expression changed and pulled the students back .

They instantly saw a dozen students running for their lives towards the outer region . Their expression was as dark and dejected as can be .

“Rumble!” A dust storm covered the mountain as far as the eye can see .

“Wild wolves!” The young ones felt their legs giving in after seeing the ferocious horde .

There were enough of them to devour the heaven and earth . The leader of this pack was a wolf king with silver fur from top to bottom .

“C’mon, we were just messing around, no need for this . ” One fleeing student shouted .

“Arrrwooo!” Howls continued in the back . The wolves didn’t let the students go .

“They courted death, daring to try and kidnap the wolf king’s baby . ” Wenrui noticed that one of the students was holding a baby wolf, also silver in color .

So it turned out that this group waited for the wolf king to leave then snuck into its lair and stole the baby . The king found out later and pursued with its pack .

“Ahh!” Sure enough, the students didn’t make it far before being stampeded into meat paste .

The young ones were scared out of their mind after seeing this .

“Yes, better think twice and weigh yourself before kidnapping a baby beast or an egg . ” Wenrui smiled at them .

They felt a chill coursing down their spine since they actually thought about doing this not long ago . The ferocious wolves deterred them from even thinking about this . A successful kidnap would still result in death once their parents find out .

As they moved on, they saw more students being killed by sacred beasts .

On a particular peak, they watched an armored Eternal from Northern Academy trying to subdue a crane .

“Boom! Boom! Boom!” Unfortunately, he was smacked by the crane’s wings and shot through several mountains .

This student started to run after seeing the mismatch . However, the crane didn’t relent, leaving this student no choice but to use his ace card to escape from its sharp beak .

The young ones finally realized the danger in trying to tame these beasts, about a thousand times more dangerous than their imagination .

“I didn’t know sacred beasts are so ferocious . ” One of them murmured .

“Yes, some of them used to be wild beast kings before so they don’t play nice . They have joined the light but their wild instinct is still about the same . ” Wenrui said .

“I guess we should only watch . ” They quickly gave up the idea of capturing one .

1 . The you here is informal now . Du Wenrui was very polite before

2 . Popular Chinese idiom for expressing indignation when someone else accuses you or someone you believe of something . For example, someone immoral will always think someone else is immoral or is doing something nefarious too . The line doesn’t translate literally too well - using the heart of a lowly man to speculate the stomach of a gentleman