When I first stumbled upon Emperor’s Domination, I had no idea what I was getting into. A Chinese web novel with over 20 million words? That sounded insane. But after a few chapters, I was hooked. The story of Li Qiye—this ancient, all-knowing being reborn into a mortal body—was unlike anything I’d read before.

The “Baddest” Protagonist Ever

Most fantasy stories start with a weak hero who trains hard to become strong. Not Li Qiye. He’s already the strongest. Imagine Gandalf, but if Gandalf had lived for millions of years, trained every legendary warrior, and knew every secret in the universe. That’s Li Qiye.

His attitude is what makes him unforgettable. He doesn’t beg for power—he owns it. When some arrogant young master tries to bully him, Li Qiye just smiles and says something like, “I taught your ancestor everything he knew.” And then, of course, the young master’s entire family kneels in terror. It’s hilarious and satisfying every single time.

A World That Feels Ancient

The novel’s world-building is massive. There are different realms—Mortal World, Sacred Nether World, Heavenly Spirit World—each with its own history, power struggles, and legends. But what’s crazy is how everything connects.

Li Qiye isn’t just passing through these worlds; he shaped them. That mountain over there? He planted a bamboo shoot a million years ago, and now it’s a god. That river? He once raised a fish in it, and now it’s a golden dragon. The more you read, the more you realize how deep his influence goes.

The “Face-Slapping” Addiction

If you’ve read Chinese web novels, you know about “face-slapping”—where the hero humiliates arrogant villains in the most satisfying way. Emperor’s Domination does this better than any other novel.

Here’s how it usually goes:

1. Some idiot thinks Li Qiye is weak.
2. Li Qiye casually reveals he knows their family’s deepest secret.
3. The villain’s ancestor (who’s now a supreme emperor) shows up and bows to Li Qiye.
4. The villain faints from shock.

It never gets old. Every time it happens, I’m just sitting there grinning like an idiot.

The Women (But Not a Harem)

There are a lot of female characters, but this isn’t a typical harem story. Some are geniuses he trains, some are ancient goddesses who once knew him, and some are just powerful women who respect (or fear) him.

My favorite is Mei Suyao, this untouchable celestial beauty who thinks she’s above everyone—until she meets Li Qiye. The way he casually threatens to “strip her bare” or “eat her whole” (not in a romantic way, more like a predator toying with prey) is both terrifying and weirdly funny.

The Power System—No Grinding Needed

In most cultivation novels, the hero spends hundreds of chapters training to reach the next level. Not Li Qiye. He skips all that.

The power system is complex—Qi Refining, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Immortal Emperor, etc.—but Li Qiye doesn’t care. He already mastered everything. Instead of training, he’s uncovering ancient secrets, breaking heavenly laws, and casually slapping down gods who think they’re hot stuff.

The Best Part? The Humor

Li Qiye’s arrogance is gold. He’ll be fighting some supreme being, and instead of looking serious, he’ll yawn and say, “You’re wasting my time.” Or he’ll casually mention how he once drank tea with the creator of the universe.

There’s a scene where someone asks him, “Do you know who I am?” and he just replies, “Do you know who I am?” The guy stutters, and Li Qiye sighs, “Exactly. You don’t.”

The Downsides (Because Nothing’s Perfect)

Okay, it’s not all perfect. The novel is long—like, “I’ve been reading for months and I’m still not done” long. Some parts feel repetitive (how many arrogant young masters can one universe have?), and the translation isn’t always smooth.

But honestly? I don’t even care. The sheer fun of watching Li Qiye destroy everyone’s expectations makes up for it.

Final Thoughts: Why I Keep Reading

I’ve read a lot of fantasy—Western, Eastern, everything in between—but Emperor’s Domination is something else. It’s not deep philosophy. It’s not a carefully crafted literary masterpiece. It’s pure, unapologetic power fantasy.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what I want. A story where the hero doesn’t struggle, doesn’t beg for mercy, doesn’t follow rules. He is the rule.

So yeah, if you’re looking for a novel where the MC is the ultimate badass, where every chapter is a new level of “Oh, you thought you were strong? Think again,” then Emperor’s Domination is your book.

Just be prepared to lose sleep. Because once you start, it’s hard to stop.