Emperor's Domination

Chapter 5992: Dark Crow Chronicle

Manager Zhen Jian regained his wits and cupped his fist toward Li Qiye: “Young Noble, Splendor’s door is always open for you. Goodbye.”

He had no time to say goodbye to anyone else. Something big must have happened for him to panic like this.

Although Splendor City was less strong than the three grand dynasties, few dared to rob them due to their resources and power. Alas, their strongest barrier had been taken down.

The manager knew full well that this barrier was unbreakable in Sin. The mythical Immortal Suppressor couldn’t do it either because Splendor Monarch prepared it himself. It could defend the city against a primal ancestor yet something took it down.

“This isn’t normal.” Radiant Master remarked while watching the manager’s departure.

“It’s an attack.” Since Edge Mountain Crone was stronger, she saw faint outlines of destruction in the city.

“I’ll be heading there.” Li Qiye said with a serious expression.

The pulsing dark power was strange and shouldn’t be present in this world. He needed to see who was the culprit sending it down.

The old demon and Incense Daoist wanted to tag alone but Li Qiye didn’t give permission.

“Go back.” He said.

They realized the city must have turned into a dangerous location not meant for weaklings such as themselves.

“Recuperate well and your Resting Bull may rise again one day.” Li Qiye told the old demon.

She understood he was not coming back after this trip upon hearing this.

“Thank you for your grace, Young Noble. Resting Bull will never forget this, we will not let you down either.” She kowtowed.

He came to a place still undamaged from the prior attack. Its prosperity was gasp-worthy and made people want to stay.

Something outside the city attracted his attention so he changed his destination. With another step, he came to a remote mountain range. A barrier hid it from outsiders but it couldn’t stop him.

A peak had a waterfall coursing down to form a pond with clear blue water. Fish swam happily in their home. The place was also blessed by a gentle and refreshing wind.

Someone built a bamboo hut right next to the pond. Despite the simple materials, the creator took painstaking effort in the details, seemingly having enjoyed the building process.

“Creak.” Li Qiye opened the door and entered. No one was inside, only a particularly clean room - perhaps a testament to the owner’s personality.

The room had no decoration, only essentials such as a full bookshelf, then a chair and table by the window. There were utensils and teacups on the table along with tea leaves.

Li Qiye took a look at the scrolls on the shelf. Most were worthless, no merit laws or cultivation methods. They were mere stories regarding immortals and other mythical creatures meant for mortals’ entertainment. Cultivators wouldn’t take a second look at them.

However, a few made Li Qiye stop - Dark Crow Chronicle, Nine-world Tales, Toward Eternality, On The Epochs...

“Interesting.” Li Qiye grabbed the book with the title Dark Crow Chronicle and sat down by the window.

The author’s name was Li Wangcai. This prompted a smile from Li Qiye as he began reading.

The story began with a crow soaring across the firmaments, eventually escaping the shackles and becoming free...

From a mortal perspective, this was a fantasy novel regarding immortals and devils. Of course, it had a different meaning for Li Qiye.

Some parts were exaggerated or inconsistent, but the overarching story had no problem. He was reading stories about his life.

“Interesting, what an extraordinary fella.” Li Qiye closed the book.

Other cultivators might snort with derision after reading this ridiculous book due to their lack of knowledge regarding the crow. Li Qiye, on the other hand, knew the main character the best out of anyone.