Emperor’s Domination

aster, I won’t lie to you.
Everyone desires an item with so much power but, I can’t take it.
It’ll bring a personal calamity on top of chaos across the holy ground.
I’ll become a sinner then.”

This response came from the heart.
He didn’t come up with excuses.
To others, he was certainly powerful and on the same level as the four grandmasters.
He himself knew that he was far from sufficient.

His cultivation path stopped here.
If he were to have the ring, it would end with his death and the holy ground’s destruction.

“Your mindset is rare.” Li Qiye nodded: “So many others want the ring.”

Ye Mingshi didn’t say anything.
His position at Vajra made it a sensitive topic.
Since he had more information at his disposal, he knew better than to comment carelessly.

“What happens when the ring has a new successor?” Li Qiye asked.

“Not you, Young Master?” Ye Mingshi knew that this was an unnecessary question but he asked anyway.

“Right, but I can pick the next successor, right?” Li Qiye chuckled.

“Yes.” Ye Mingshi nodded: “That makes the sealing process essential because just the ring alone isn’t enough to deter others.
Its empowered form will make things smoother.” 

“That depends on who has the ring.
For me, empowered or otherwise, doesn’t matter at all.” Li Qiye answered.

“I don’t quite understand.” Ye Mingshi said.

“It’s nothing, a few people are courting death so I’ll do them a favor.” Li Qiye’s eyes brimmed with amusement.

Ye Mingshi shuddered after hearing this, already imagining the potential carnage and massacre.

Li Qiye was saying that even without the empowerment, the next successor would still have no problem. 

The reason was simple – Li Qiye would massacre whoever tried to stop them.
Ye Mingshi knew that Li Qiye would be able to keep his words regardless of the powerful foes.

This would definitely change the holy ground.
Blood would flow like rivers.
The stench of blood would be unbearable.

“Young Master, you don’t have to do this.
The sealing process isn’t a bad choice.” Ye Mingshi smiled wryly.

He didn’t wish for brutality to overwhelm the holy ground.
The loss would be immense.

“How many people do you think will accept in a peaceful manner?” Li Qiye replied.

Ye Mingshi thought that supreme authority was too tempting.
No person or sect would be able to resist.
It was only a matter of who would start first.

“What about you?” Li Qiye interrupted the silence.

“I am a disciple of Buddha Holy Ground and will listen and obey without any ulterior motive.” Yingshi prostrated without any hesitation.
He was smart enough to understand Li Qiye’s implication.

“Rise, I was just asking.” Li Qiye smiled.

“I will do my very best.” Mingshi respectfully expressed his allegiance.
Li Qiye might not need his help but he could be very useful during the next successor appointment.

“Smart people like you are rare nowadays.
Those who know propriety and their place are even rarer.” Li Qiye said.

Ye Mingshi stood with a respectful pose and didn’t respond.

“Fine, I’ll take a look when there’s time.” Li Qiye eventually concluded.

“This is a blessing for the citizens, thank you for your mercy, Young Master.” Ye Mingshi heaved a sigh of relief.