Chapter 5875: Tianji Would Have Embarked Either Way

Voracious was refined, leaving the hopeless Epochs End behind.

And you, any last words? Li Qiye smiled at the tiny dwarf.

Going to carry out my wish? Epochs End said.

Thats wishful thinking. Li Qiye smiled and shook his head.

Then we have nothing to say, do it. Epochs End sighed and said.

Before you die, I do want to talk on Tianjis behalf. Li Qiye said.

Epochs Ends eyes became profound and bright upon hearing this, still looking frightening despite being pinned down.

What did he say? Did he tell you everything? He asked.

No. Li Qiye responded: I gathered bits and pieces from the ruins to come up with the truth back then.

The truth is simple, I devoured my epoch, thats all. Epochs End uttered coldly.

Dont you think its a little funny? You defended your epoch for eras and witnessed its meteoric rise. You claimed to be its guardian and savior, the reason for its success Li Qiye said.

Not claimed. Machine World was but a barren land of savages. I enlightened them with the grand dao, and provided them with peace and prosperity until the rise of machines and civilization. I did it all myself. He said.

His eyes brimmed with hatred and negative emotions he couldnt control. They still lingered even now.

The world didnt think so, the sages and machines along with countless living beings attributed the dao and laws to Tianji while the most radiant apex belonged to Tianshou. You were the messenger, not the pioneer. You contributed but not to the same extent as Tianji and Tianshou. Li Qiye said.

Because they were fools. I, Tianzu, connected heaven and earth, the reason for the golden age. The years couldnt fully erase Epochs Ends jealousy, hatred, and frustration. This demon had accompanied him all this time.

Did it ever cross your mind that these so-called savages and their uncivilized epoch might have lasted longer without your interference? Your instructions made the epoch stronger and notable in the river of time, but you destroyed it in the end. Thus, did any of your contributions have meanings? Li Qiye asked.

Someone else would have done it if not me. Epochs End retorted.

Is that how you fill the void in your heart? A fallen overlord should have no feelings but I suppose the hole left behind by a savior doing the opposite is unfillable. Li Qiye smirked.

Everything was inevitable, whether it be Tianjis expedition or the epochs destruction. Epochs End said.

We both know that your demon will always be there after you broke your promise and abandoned yourself. It devoured your heart and instilled unbearable pain. Li Qiye said.

I have fallen to the darkness and need no heart. The world cant judge me. Epochs End raised his voice.

Then why havent you let go, why does the pain of Tianzu remain? Li Qiye asked.

I am no longer TIanzu, I am Epochs End. Epochs End said.

Yet your hatred and jealousy toward Tianshou and Tianji are still all there. Li Qiye said.

Epochs Ends expression became twisted as he sneered: They didnt deserve the love of the epoch. Tianji only cared about his c.r.a.ppy inventions, no one else. Tianshou never took a second look at lesser beings while I did everything for them, I brought salvation and knowledge to Machine World.

Tianshou, due to his greatness, always had his sight set on the horizon. He never tried to make the world a better place. Alas, he remained the highest pinnacle in Machine World, wors.h.i.+pped by generations as an immortal.

Tianji spent his time attempting to understand the mysteries of the dao. He created merit laws and machines, never interfering with the outside world outside of occasionally pa.s.sing down his knowledge to a few people.

Tianzu, to his credit, was gifted enough to learn everything Tianji casually taught him. Though the two were brothers in status, they functioned as a master and disciple.

The issue for him was how everyone still believed their cultivation and machines came from Tianji. The light of the epoch originated from his mind, not Tianzus.