Chapter 1146: Indignation (2/2)
“But ask yourself, what is your true intent? Was it really to protect the humans and the nine worlds?” He went on to say: “At the very end, you only had one obsession left, and that was to defeat the tyrant because that had been your lifelong dream! You simply wanted to make it come true!”
The shadow retorted: “Nonsense!”
“Is that what you think?” Li Qiye smilingly said: “From a teenager to the old Mortal Emperor, at that stage, you already had enough power and authority. The human race, under your leaders.h.i.+p, was strong enough to fight against the tyrant’s kingdom.”
“But we can talk about something else instead.” Li Qiye stated: “We won’t talk about how you became ashes back then, but rather, your immortal situation today. Regardless of whether you are a strand of obsession or a wisp of resentment, they share one thing in common: to a certain degree, the power here can allow you to live on. Maybe not to the level of everlastingness, but definitely something close.”
The shadow said: “Hmph. Only I have understood the mysteries within!”
“I won’t deny that.” Li Qiye responded: “But let me ask you a question. You took the underground secret from the tyrant back then after he died — surely you must know what I’m talking about? He couldn’t comprehend the power here, and the truth was that he was even older than you. His death was only a matter of time, and it certainly would have been before you.”
“Hmph.” The shadow scowled.
Li Qiye continued: “I know this is difficult to hear, but even though we are discussing this issue, it has no effect on your contribution to the human race. In my mind, you are still qualified for your t.i.tle and deserve to be wors.h.i.+pped as an admirable great sage.”
“But now, we have to discuss the negatives in this.” Li Qiye coldly glared at the shadow at this point: “Compared to you wanting the underground secret, it is more apt to say that you wanted to defeat the tyrant. You hoped that you could defeat or personally kill him before his natural death! This was your lifelong wish, so ultimately, you made a choice.”
“Defeating him and protecting the human race, is there a distinction here?” The shadow spoke without emotion.
Li Qiye replied: “To tell the truth, I am not trying to criticize you on this matter. In fact, I am not qualified to make any criticism at all. A man is not a saint, so how can he always be righteous? Everyone has their own desires and ambitions.
“But since you made the choice, it doesn’t matter how you turned into ashes or became this abomination, what are you resentful about? The tyrant? The d.a.m.ned villainous heavens? Or perhaps yourself?
“Honestly, I do not know what you are resenting. Since you made your choice, face it and the consequences that come with it, regardless of whether they are good or bad.”
The shadow replied: “I have no resentment, I only want to see daylight once more!”
“Do you think these words bear any weight?” Li Qiye smiled and said: “Truly ask yourself that question.”
Li Qiye stared at him and continued: “Others do not know about the power here, but I do. It is a power that belongs to darkness and negativity. Why was it that the tyrant was so strong back then and capable of changing the tides of battle by himself? Why was it that you turned into ashes yet you are still alive? It is all because of this underground power.”
Li Qiye exclaimed: “The tyrant is violent and ambitious, which allowed him to rely on this power. But as for you, because of your resentment, it turned you into your current form, making you think that you are actually eternal!”
The shadow shouted: “So what?! So what if I resent! Am I not allowed to resent just because I’m opposing you?”
“I won’t deny that I had my own agenda when establis.h.i.+ng the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect here. I also wanted the thing underground, but I eventually gave up.” Li Qiye flatly said: “I don’t mind your feelings of resentment and indignation, but they will turn this land evil and kill all the living beings here, so it has become my problem!”