Emperor's Domination

Chapter 5915: Kill Me, Sacred Teacher

“It’s an amusing proposal. If I kill you, isn’t it the same as stabbing myself?” Li Qiye smiled.

“I’m sure you won’t mind given your greatness, Sacred Teacher.” Present said: “You want to kill the current me, not a different me.”

“That’s logical too.” Li Qiye stroked his chin.

“I view you as one of my ambitious goals while you view me as a polishing stone. After all, I am a rather special stone who can polish your blade.” Present said.

“You are very confident.” Li Qiye smiled.

“As you already know, this concerns my origin, not confidence.” Present disagreed.

“Right.” Li Qiye stroked his chin: “It’s rare to see such a nice stone. If I don’t carve it, I should use it as a polishing stone.”

“My master had done the carving, now you can only use me as a polishing stone.” Present said.

“I suppose I can start with the present since you are willing.” Li Qiye said.

“And you’re after the other stones as well, Sacred Teacher.” Present said.

“Yes, Past and Future.” Li Qiye nodded: “Perhaps there is an answer after polishing all three.”

“You might not need those two after Present, the most important one. The past is gone and the future has yet to happen.” Present said.

“Do you know what Past and Future are like?” Li Qiye asked. [1]

“I have asked my master this question before and he told me to find the answer myself.” Present paused momentarily before answering: “What do you think about them, Sacred Teacher?”

“He is right, you three are the best suited to find yourselves. Others might not truly excavate what looms beneath.” Li Qiye nodded.

“That’s why you’re searching for that one thing.” Present said.

“Just searching, I don’t need it. Did your master not want to tell you?” Li Qiye said.

“He said it has been too long and I might not remember everything.” Present responded.

“If it can be said, then it can be remembered. If it can’t be remembered, then it can’t be said.” Li Qiye said.

“Then why, Sacred Teacher?” Present asked.

“What will you do after killing me and breaking the night? Will you start the search or kill your master and the high heaven?” Li Qiye answered with a question.

“Hmm...” Present pondered: “I haven’t thought about it before.”

“Do you know what the high heaven wields?” Li Qiye asked with a smile.

“What is it?” Present was interested in the answer.

Li Qiye shrugged and said: “Looks like you have a long way to go.”

“Are you saying that I am not qualified?” Present understood the implication.

“The path is taken one step at a time, no one can skip to the finish line.” Li Qiye elaborated.

“So in your opinion, I have taken a shortcut?” Present couldn’t help but ask.

“Not quite, but your grand goals are too simple.” Li Qiye waved his hand.

“Isn’t it enough to come up with an idea and execute it, Sacred Teacher?” Present asked.

“If that is your idea, what are Past and Future planning? It’s not only about your wishes.” Li Qiye smiled.

“I do not know.” Present said.

“Which is why there is a long road ahead of you. Unfortunately, the day when you reach the other side will never come.” Li Qiye declared.

“Because you wish to kill me.” Present said.

“Exactly why you called me here.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Looks like it’ll be more than a killing, an erasure of my existence.” Present said.

“Don’t make it sound so serious, this is just a chance for me to solve some questions.” Li Qiye smiled while looking at this world.

1. Unsure if he is asking about the actual past and future or Past and Future as in the entities ☜