Emperor’s Domination - Chapter 2921

Chapter 2921

Chapter 2921: Fine Wine

The expanse was a boundless world of gray from the outside with no sun in sight . This wasn’t the case after entering . It became a realm full of possibilities and complexity .

Feeling the sea breezes and listening to the waves were comforting and satisfying .

When one was strong enough, they would find something strange . Though the waves were clearly heading towards the shore, this wasn’t the case . The waves were actually heading towards the center area, the opposite of what the eyes saw .

At the progenitorial level, they would find that there was a power in this ocean attracting them in a mysterious manner .

Li Qiye stood on a boulder with his eyes closed, seemingly turning into a statue .

As time passed, his feet seemed to be taking roots underground . These “roots” penetrated and infiltrated the depths of the ocean .

Eventually, he slowly opened his eyes and said: “The calamity is really here! Someone has opened the way so others will ride the winds to get here . Alas, those returning won’t be the same…”

Those who could hear and understand this prophecy would be scared out of their mind .

He shook his head, not really giving a damn . Three Immortals didn’t need his protection; others were up to the task .

He withdrew his gaze and walked along the shore, letting the waves hit his ankles and erasing his previous footprints on the sand .

He made it to a gulf and saw a person sitting on the promontory nearby .

“Dao Brother, care for a drink?” The person immediately raised his cup as Li Qiye was passing by .

Few people came to this place . Even if they did, they would only take a quick look before leaving instead of staying here for a drink and enjoying the scenery like this person .

The person was young and had a jade table in front of him with a stove heating up wine . A boiling sound indicated that the wine was ready . He opened the lid and let out the steam and enchanting fragrance .

He was only twenty years of age or so, choosing to wear a hemp robe instead of an expensive one . Nevertheless, the needlework was quite well done, clearly made by a master . The buttons were decorated with ancient symbols .

He had long hair tied up with a black bamboo hairpin, very simple while looking quite scholarly and unrestrained . His natural demeanor would remain unchanging even if Mount Tai collapses before him .  

Nothing oppressive came from him, only an air of literature . People would feel as if he had a thousand scrolls hidden in his chest .

Just one look at him gave the impression that he was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge .

Li Qiye looked up at the inviting youth .

“To meet you here is a great honor, a touch of fate . Will you bestow me the honor of having a drink together with you?” The latter instantly stood up and said enthusiastically .

Li Qiye smiled and walked over . The youth saw this and took out a jade stool and wiped away the leaves nearby . He prepared a full set of appetizers for Li Qiye while looking very humble .

Li Qiye took this as a matter of fact and sat down . The youth picked up the wine pot and poured a full cup for him .

When the wine streamed into the cup, golden energy emerged along with draconic roars and an earthly momentum .

This fine wine contained the power of the dragons and the essences of this earth . Drinking this for a regular cultivator had the same effect as training for several millenniums .

“I brewed it recently using the core of a star . The taste isn’t too bad, please try . ” The youth smiled .

Li Qiye took a sip first before drinking the whole thing . He softly breathed out, letting out the strong fragrance with magnificent starry light .

“It’s good . ” He praised: “The water from a lofty gold star fermented with old ancient-cliff grains and boiled using autumn-moon wood, to be poured on an era-looping cup . Not overly strong nor astringent, just perfect . ”

To earn such praise from Li Qiye meant that this wine was indeed special . Few in this world had the privilege of tasting it .

“You know your wine . ” The youth was happy to see a fellow connoisseur: “Just one taste and you know everything, very impressive . Your knowledge far surpasses mine . ”

Li Qiye smiled and began trying the appetizers that go along with the wine .

The youth prepared different dishes - cold horned-dragon wings, white phoenix liver, wyvern's liver… Each dish had a frightening origin . Even True Emperors might not have tasted them .

Li Qiye looked around and only tried two of them . Remember, these were extremely nutritious meals . Anyone would salivate at this sight . Alas, he was still very picky and only picked the ones he fancied .

“The wings are tender, 3,000 years is the right age too for this dragon . The phoenix liver is too old, not enough sticky rice as garnish… Hmm, this kudzu is right, planted in violet mud and cooked in eonic wood charcoal . Not bad, not bad . ” He assessed the various meals .

“You really know your food . ” Though Li Qiye was very picky and pointed out the flaws, the youth still appreciated the occasional praises .

“Another cup, Dao Brother . ” The youth kept on pouring more wine whenever Li Qiye finished .

Li Qiye kept on eating and drinking, not minding having the youth serve him .

This pleasurable feast went on for quite a bit, unbothered by anyone .

“It’s a shame you’re not a cook . ” Li Qiye said with a smile .

A third person would be shocked to hear this . No one else in this world would dare to make this comment .

“I was a glutton during my youth and have thought about it . ” The youth said: “Unfortunately, the seniors didn’t let me, threatening to have my head . ”

He didn’t put on an act at all nor thought that he was superior to others .

“Everyone has their own problems . Life doesn’t go the way we want all the time . ” Li Qiye shook his head .

“Right, only an immortal can claim to have all their wishes fulfilled . ” The youth replied .

“I disagreed . Immortals might not be happier than mortals . Becoming an immortal is already hard enough but what comes after is just more suffering . The nobility in the mortal realm is the right way to live . ” Li Qiye smiled .

“Then you’re saying that cultivators who seek immortality are all idiots?” The youth said .

“No, they’re very impressive and commendable . To know the difficulties yet still keep on going? That’s the first step . The pursuit of immortality shouldn’t be about fulfilling one’s wishes, it’s about searching for insights and more determination . The former results in falling into the wrong path . Why? Because the endless years of immortality will also instill boundless suffering . A greedy heart will give birth to resentment, eventually culminating in a heart devil . Therefore, immortals do not exist . ” Li Qiye stared implicatively at the youth after finishing .

The youth became emotional and stood up to bow: “Dao Brother, your comment alone is more beneficial than ten thousand years of dao search . ”

Li Qiye was one of the few who can accept the grand gesture from this youth .

When the youth sat down again, Li Qiye stared at the horizon and said: “Everyone seeks immortality, but no need for that . ”

“Why do you say that?” The youth curiously asked .

“Immortality will only breed calamity . ” Li Qiye explained: “If such a being were to exist, they are not one of us and do not belong to our world, definitely shouldn’t come to visit either . ” 

“Makes sense, so what if some immortals decide to visit us?” The youth said .

“Then they’re not immortals . Why would they come down again after having ascended? Do you want to dig a hole and lay in the mud all day?” Li Qiye shook his head .

“I don’t know . ” The youth said .