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Chapter 858

Chapter 858: Violet Dominion

“What lineage could be similar to the Banishing Blades?” Lan Jue asked .

Li Ke replied . “Simply put, any inheritance passed down from the immortal realm are similar . Yours, the young female soldier, little Yue’s… they are all derived from the ancient immortals . ”

When he looked at the Pharmacist, used her name, her tears began to flow anew . It had been so long since she’d been called by her real name, especially in such an affectionate voice .

Lan Jue nodded . The Middle Heaven Great Emperor of the North Pole Star of Purple Subtlety was indeed a lineage of old . It was unlikely Li Ke knew precisely what Lan Jue’s powers were, but he could sense its profundity from his aura .  

Lan Qing spoke up . “But their cultivation still isn’t sufficient . How much can this inheritance offset the deficiency?” The problem was less pronounced for Lan Jue and Qianlin – after all, they had recently achieved Nirvana . However, the Pharmacist was only a Reflection of Heaven and Earth .

Although being a Reflection was a terrific accomplishment among modern Adepts, Li Ke’s words proved it was not enough for the task at hand .  

“Only one thing had quickly give you the power you need quickly,” Li Ke explained . “The alien planets have entered the final phase of their evolution, this I can confirm . The method involves fusing the three separate worlds into one, combining the powers of Monarch, Queen and Consort . Then, through the knowledge they stole from human DNA, they will create a single vessel to house this power . Thus will they achieve a qualitative leap, and finally can consume Europa to use it as the seed for their own immortal realm . ”

“Creation of an immortal realm requires something real as a foundation, and a core of energy to support it . The aliens likely chose Europa because its core was more substantial than most . In catalyzing that core and fusing themselves with the planet, it is the equivalent to a gestation period . When the process is complete a new entity will be born – what they’ve come to call the Violet Dominion . This entity will simultaneously be their immortal realm . From then on its power will be concealed from universal protogenia and they can grow in strength until they reach Da Luo . ”

“Violet Dominion?” The name lay heavy on everyone’s heart like a curse .

Li Ke continued . “These monsters specialize in consumption . We can assume their Dominion will possess the same ability . Once Dominion is created there will be nothing to hold them back, and we should expect it will not hesitate to destroy us . Pure vital energy will not be enough once their evolution is complete . Dominion will need to consume stars and planets to continue its rise . Their plan is to begin with the cores of living planets, then graduate to stars when their power requires it . It will continued to devour what it can until it is strong enough to contend against the whole universe . ”

Everyone was silent, stunned and frightened by the future painted by this spirit . They knew that these creatures were a threat to their species, but few had guessed their aim was to supplant the entire universe . They would do it by stealing the hearts of the stars and planets themselves – like Middle Heaven and its molinite . The energy contained in those cores is what kept a planet alive . Consuming it would destroy them outright .

After listening to Li Ke’s explanation, the gathered Paragons understood why the aliens chose his place . Europa was a large and vibrant planet, and there were seven more nearby . How strong Dominion would be after devouring this planets was frightening to speculate . From there its evil clutches would extend to other human-occupied worlds, becoming a planet-destroying nightmare .

A beast capable of consuming whole worlds . Nightmare didn’t begin to describe it .

The Terminator listened with an abiding sense of shame . He was from the North, and hi government stubbornly kept to the fantasy that they could protect themselves with the bastions that remained . They were not aiming for success, only to protect themselves from blame . Indeed bastions were strong, but what could they do against a creature that ate whole planets?

“Dominion… that sounds more like hell . ” The Wine Master muttered .



Li Ke offered a bitter smile . “Indeed . To us it would be hell . That’s why it’s essential we defeat them now before they get too powerful . Otherwise, the worlds of man will pass into oblivion . ”

“Time is short,” the Wine Master confirmed . “You must choose who is most suitable to accept Ultus and its power, and complete the Banishing Strategy . Everyone here is willing to accept this responsibility . ”

At any time in the past the Wine Master’s words would have been almost laughable . Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to bear a legendary weapon, and become one of the most powerful beings in the universe? However, with it came tremendous responsibility . Who could know what would happen once the Banishing Strategy was employed? If successful the amount of energy produced was nothing short of apocalyptic . What happened if it backfired, or spun out of control? IF they failed, they would be the first victims of the Violet Dominion .


Yet one after the other the Paragons nodded their heads . All of them were willing to give their lives, if necessary .

Li Ke swept his eyes over the crown and nodded . “Very well, then I will begin . ” His human figure shimmered and vanished, returning to the sword . Turquoise light radiated from the blade as it headed for the Wine Master .

The elderly Paragon stood before the sword, still and dignified as the cutting energy of the Banishing Blade fell upon him . He made no effort to avoid it . Once the light of the weapon reached him it stopped and swept around to his side .

The Pharmacist watched through tear-misted eyes . If only he were alive, she lamented . Then Ultus would have the bearer they needed to enact the Banishing Stance .

It did not escape her notice that Li Ke never mentioned resurrection . Before his death they had been together for many years, and she knew her husband to be a wise and rational man . If there was any way to bring him back he would have taken it . In saying nothing it meant no such possibility existed . He was gone .



“Mama . ” Suddenly a tiny voice called out to her .

She looked down and saw that Jun’er had snuck up on her . Her tiny hand slipped into hers and tugged to get her attention .

Her face wet with tears, the Pharmacist lifted Jun’er into her arms .

She wanted to tell her daughter that her father was here . Here real father . But she could not, because she couldn’t be sure how long that would remain true . She couldn’t decide whether telling her would be better than maintaining the lie they crafted .

She was no fool, she suspected Jun’er already knew Lan Jue was not her father . After inheriting the prognosticating abilities of the Clairvoyant, how could such a secret be kept? But so long as she didn’t ask, the Pharmacist was in no hurry to tell her .

The light of Ultus made a circuit around the Wine Master before heading toward the next Paragon . It continued in this way through the control room, a carefully constrained stream of cutting power .

The last Paragon it examined was Lan Qing . It flitted around the admiral the same as all of the others .  



At first Lan Qing felt nothing, but after a moment the outside world was suddenly lost in a sea of turquoise light .

“Classmate . ” Li Ke’s voice called into his ear .

“Upperclassman . ” He replied .

Li Ke hesitated for a moment, then spoke . “I knew you were the one to bear Ultus when I was brought here . I can feel that you bear the lineage of a great and ancient power . Buddhist in nature, but you may still command this weapon . The reason I wished to undergo this process was to consider a problem . I am still unwilling, but I must . ”

Lan Qing furrowed his brows . “What do you mean?”

Li Ke explained . “When I lived I threw myself at my endeavors without sparing any effort . I was born into a normal family, typical in many regards . When I was ten my mother died, her dying wish was that I became a great man . ”

“Everyone has the opportunity for greatness within them . It comes down to how much work you’re willing to do . I used this truth to spur myself on, to work the hardest I could without sadness or regret . ”

“Despite my humble beginnings, my hard work paid off and I was recognized for my talent . I excelled and was rewarded with praise and scholarships . I worked hard through middle school and was accepted into a famous private school . There I realized there was a vast universe outside of my bubble, that there was an enormous gulf between my schools and others . I enjoyed vast returns for half the effort of what others required . The harder I strove the more I learned, I never stopped pushing myself . I can remember that I rarely slept more than four hours a night . ”

“It was not in vain . Whether knowledge or cultivation, I was always at the top of the student achievement lists . I was a target for the most ambitious students . That’s when I met her . For the first time there was something outside of study that was worth appreciation . She was beautiful and arrogant, with a respectable lineage and a traditional flair . Our attraction to one another felt completely natural, it was almost like we were fated to be together . She even taught me the secrets of her lineage . During school recesses we would spend our time exploring ancient relics and ruined sites . Each discovery was a joyous celebration that made us strive even harder . It brought us closer . ”

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