Dominator Emperor

Chapter 109: Chapter 109: The Sky-Covering Divine Tree (Part 1)

"You can communicate with the founder’s Immortal Essence Emperor’s Power and manifest it as Transformation True Words!" Seeing Li Qiye use the Emperor’s Treasure in such a way, it wasn’t just Gu Tieshou who was moved—even the ever-taciturn Tu Buyu was visibly shaken.

A portrait of Mingren Immortal Emperor had always been in the Xiyan Ancient Sect. Although Gu Tieshou and the others could unleash its Immortal Essence Emperor’s Power, they couldn’t directly communicate with it like Li Qiye. This should have been impossible. The Immortal Essence Emperor’s Power, to a certain extent, represented the will of the Immortal Emperor. It was not something an ordinary mortal could communicate with.

Yet, Li Qiye could communicate with it easily. It was simply too incredible. In truth, this was nothing strange for Li Qiye. He was far too familiar with Mingren Immortal Emperor’s Daoist Lineage. How could he not be clear about Mingren Immortal Emperor’s Emperor’s Immortal Power? Moreover, when Su Yonghuang had her ancestry acknowledged last time, the appearance of Mingren Immortal Emperor’s shadow was not as simple as just recognizing her.

Thus, communicating with the Immortal Essence Emperor’s Power was not difficult for him.

Li Qiye smiled and said nothing. The secrets involved were not for outsiders to know.

Niu Fen ran wildly, having already entered a region no one dared to tread. The powerful Celestial Beasts and Longevity Spirits in this area were wary of Mingren Immortal Emperor’s True Words and didn’t dare to approach, keeping their distance.

In the end, no one knew how far they had run. They were finally about to reach their destination. Looking from afar, they saw a massive tree, so impossibly large that it pierced the Celestial Vault. Its branches stretched out in all directions like horned dragons, and the entire tree was like a giant umbrella, covering a thousand miles of mountain ranges.

The sheer size of the tree was shocking. Even a single branch was as massive as a small mountain range. What left them even more dumbfounded was that they could see waterfalls cascading down from the great tree.

Was this a tree mountain? It was a million zhang tall, blotting out the sky and sun. Among the Xiyan Ancient Sect disciples present, even Gu Tieshou was likely seeing such a colossal tree for the very first time.

When everyone stepped into the area covered by the giant tree, they couldn’t help but feel their bodies and minds relax. A great weight seemed to lift from their shoulders, and they felt light and cheerful.

Just moments ago, Niu Fen had carried them into a region others dared not enter. Although the Celestial Beasts and Longevity Spirits didn’t approach, their terrifying auras still made one’s heart tremble. However, upon stepping into the zone enveloped by the giant tree, it was like entering a safe harbor from a storm, bringing peace to both body and soul, and a feeling of coming home.

It seemed that not even the most powerful Longevity Celestial Beasts dared to approach this thousand-mile area. It was as if this was a Holy Land within Demon’s Back Ridge, one that would not tolerate being disturbed by any Fierce Beast or bird of prey.

Upon entering this Pure Land, even Niu Fen quieted down, becoming silent and still. He shot forward like a flash of lightning, heading straight for the giant tree.

It was exceptionally tranquil here. What was even more captivating was that this place truly seemed to be a safe haven. Even small deer lay carefree in the grass, and White Cranes leisurely preened their feathers by the riverbank.

This thousand-mile landscape was utterly incompatible with the treacherous lands of Demon’s Back Ridge. It was like a paradise in the middle of Hell.

In the blink of an eye, Niu Fen had carried everyone to the base of the giant tree. Here, auspicious grasses grew in abundance, and Spiritual Medicines glowed brightly. The birds and beasts were peaceful; it seemed there was no danger, no slaughter here.

"To think a place like this actually exists in Demon’s Back Ridge." For a moment, it wasn’t just the Xiyan Ancient Sect disciples who were stunned; even Gu Tieshou and the other elders were dazed.

One had to understand that even True Masters would be throwing their lives away in the forbidden zones of Demon’s Back Ridge. Yet now, in its deepest parts, such a Holy Land existed. It was truly unbelievable.

"How did you know about this place?" Li Shuangyan couldn’t help but shoot Li Qiye a curious side-glance as she asked.

Li Qiye smiled and said, "A bit of divination." As he spoke, he jumped down from Niu Fen’s back. The other disciples, still spellbound, also jumped down from the snail’s back. Niu Fen’s body shook, and he transformed into an old man.

While everyone was still spellbound, Li Qiye walked up to the giant tree. At this moment, its trunk was like a Divine Mountain blocking their path.

"Do you know how to create a Summoning Array?" Li Qiye asked, glancing sideways at Li Shuangyan.

Li Shuangyan didn’t know why Li Qiye was asking, but she nodded. "I do. However, if you’re talking about summoning someone back from a dangerous place, that’s beyond my ability."

"A regular one will do. Carve one on the tree trunk," Li Qiye instructed Li Shuangyan.

Li Shuangyan didn’t understand the reason, but she followed Li Qiye’s command and carved one onto the trunk. It was just an ordinary Summoning Array, incapable of summoning from even a slightly farther distance.

Li Qiye’s expression turned solemn and grave as he walked before the tree trunk. Li Shuangyan’s heart stirred. She had rarely seen Li Qiye act so seriously. He never even gave Princes or True Masters a second glance, yet this time, Li Qiye appeared exceptionally reverent.

Li Qiye stood before the trunk, pressed his palms together, and sat down in a lotus position. He began to mutter softly, speaking words that no one else could understand.

No one knew what Li Qiye was doing, but seeing his solemn demeanor, they didn’t dare to disturb him.

Li Qiye sat in a lotus position, his palms pressed together, and prayed in his heart: ’Back when the Pumo Demon counterattacked, I once lay in wait here. In that distant past, I lent you a hand, helping you to rise up and slay your foe. In those years, I grafted a lotus branch for you. Today, I have brought my disciples here only for their training. I pray for your protection to ensure their safety...’

Li Qiye sat on the ground, praying silently. None of those present knew the content of his prayer.

After a long time, as everyone held their breath, leaves began to drift down from above. They looked like osmanthus leaves, and they floated down into the hands of everyone present. A single leaf landed in each person’s palm.

Such a magical occurrence made everyone look at each other in astonishment. At this point, they all faintly sensed that Li Qiye had been communicating with the giant tree.

After a moment, Li Qiye stood up and instructed everyone, "Each of you, drip a drop of blood onto the leaf in your hand."

None of the disciples dared to hesitate, and even Gu Tieshou dripped a drop of his blood onto the leaf. The moment the blood touched it, the leaf instantly absorbed the fresh drop.

"For safety’s sake, you do it too," Li Qiye ordered Li Shuangyan. Li Shuangyan was still curious, but upon hearing Li Qiye’s words, she hurriedly dripped a drop of her own blood as well.

Now, everyone held their leaves and looked at Li Qiye with curiosity. Li Qiye glanced at the disciples and said, "Today, you will all train and temper yourselves here. Keep the leaf in your hand on your person at all times, and do not lose it under any circumstances. When you go out to hunt as part of your training, you must not venture more than five hundred miles beyond this Holy Land! Within this range, if you encounter danger, you will be immediately summoned back to this place!"

"Within this thousand-mile Holy Land protected by the Osmanthus Lotus Tree, there are no dangers like Longevity Celestial Beasts. However, Spiritual Elixirs and Herbs, as well as Treasure Gold Holy Iron, are abundant. But remember my words: whether you find Spiritual Elixirs and Herbs or Treasure Gold Holy Iron, you must adhere to one principle when harvesting—if you find three, take one; if you find five, take two! This is an iron-clad rule, to be personally supervised by Elder Gu. Violators will be severely punished," Li Qiye said gravely to the disciples.

Gu Tieshou and the other Guardians and Hall Masters of the Xiyan Ancient Sect present all committed Li Qiye’s words to memory. For Li Qiye to be so serious, he certainly had his reasons.

"Remember, outside of your regular Cultivation, you may hunt Longevity Celestial Beasts within the five-hundred-mile range outside the Holy Land. Within this range, most of the Longevity Celestial Beasts are at the thousand or ten-thousand-year level; higher-level ones will not dare to approach. However, you are absolutely forbidden from going beyond this range. Otherwise, you will be courting death!" Li Qiye instructed and warned them once more.

All the disciples committed Li Qiye’s words to memory. Moreover, the teams led by Guardian Mo, Xu Pei, and Qu Daoli all treated Li Qiye’s words as an iron-clad law!

After instructing the disciples, Li Qiye had them set up their own camps and settle in.

Once the disciples were settled, Li Qiye gathered Gu Tieshou, Guardian Mo, Li Shuangyan, Tu Buyu, and Niu Fen. Looking at them, he said, "As long as the disciples do not leave the range I’ve specified, their training here should not be a major problem. From now on, Elder Gu is in charge of the group here."

"You’re leaving?" Gu Tieshou looked at Li Qiye, his expression changing as he spoke.

Li Qiye simply gave a slight nod. He then looked at Tu Buyu and Niu Fen and said, "You two, don’t hold back. When it’s time to act, you act. Otherwise, if anything happens, I’ll hold you both accountable."

"As Senior Brother commands, this little brother wouldn’t dare to disobey," Tu Buyu said with an amiable smile. An old man calling a fifteen-year-old boy "little brother" was a rather speechless-making situation.

"I was hoping to follow you, Young Master," Niu Fen said. He was naturally more than willing to follow Li Qiye.

"That won’t be necessary." Li Qiye shook his head. "Besides being responsible for the disciples’ safety, I have another task for you."

"Let Princess Li accompany you." Gu Tieshou was still worried about Li Qiye; after all, his Dao Practice was still very shallow. If a powerful Prince like Li Shuangyan went with him, he would be much more at ease.

"I have some business to attend to." Li Qiye refused. Hearing this, Li Shuangyan said no more. She understood that Li Qiye didn’t want anyone to accompany him.

After giving his instructions, the others left. Li Qiye had Niu Fen stay behind. Looking at him, he said, "Today, I will teach you the Seventh Understanding."

"The Seventh Understanding—" Hearing Li Qiye’s words, Niu Fen’s spirits soared! He was incredibly excited. Although he possessed the first six understandings, he had been unable to grasp the seventh.

Li Qiye said slowly, "As long as you serve me with all your heart and strength, sooner or later, I will impart all Eighteen Understandings to you. You should understand that if you do your utmost, one day, you will become the second Calamity God!"

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