Emperor's Domination

Old Ruins was once the center of this world. Despite its name, it was prosperous with powerful immortal-level lineages such as Five-element Mountains, Purification Creek, Famed Bamboo, Immortal Bronze Mountain, Nine-secrets, and many more...

Ancient clans included the Li, the Mu, and others. Alas, two great wars - Immortals Slaughtered and Heavenslay - broke this place and these lineages were either destroyed or evacuated to other areas.

They lasted for years with numerous battles taking place in Old Ruins. It finally had rest and was spared from Nightwatch. Why? Because it had nothing left; all of its lineages were no longer present or strong enough to participate.

Time healed all wounds and the land showed signs of recovery and life. The scorched lands and shattered mountains eagerly met the challenge in the healing process.

Of course, mighty existences visited this place. Some felt sentimental about the past and personally aided the recovery process. The lucky descendants of the native dao lineages continued to nourish the land.

It was nothing short of paradise, making cultivation exceedingly easy. Mortals also benefited, gaining longevity and strength.

Battles and destruction were normal for these beings but for mortals, they were calamities. In just one night, a wealthy mortal and his city could be reduced to blood without realizing why.

This was the way of life for mortals. Fortunately, their life was short in comparison, saving them from constant stress and anxiety.

“Prosperous and demise due to cultivation. Its absence is better for the mortal world.” Li Qiye remarked.

This extended to epochs as well. They were created and destroyed as part of a constant cycle. Without the interference of cultivation, living beings could still populate, albeit never being able to reach true prosperity. It wouldn’t shine brightly but would continue to exist as a faint star.

Unfortunately, the birth of an epoch would also birth numerous supreme overlords. This was inevitable.

After passing by a peak, he stopped and looked up at the wooden plaque of an abandoned courtyard. The two characters engraved were Li Clan.