Chapter 1168: Sealing God Thirty-Two Sons (Part 2)

Shui Meiyin was initially at the bottom of the profound practitioners' list. However, as the tower levels grew higher and the profound beasts and their phantom guardians became increasingly powerful, other practitioners found it difficult to advance. Yet, Shui Meiyin's speed did not noticeably slow down compared to before, allowing her to overtake one person after another.

Ultimately, she was the twenty-seventh person to emerge from the Heaven Smiting Tower.

The four God Emperors of the Eastern Divine Region were all moved, and the Conferred God Stage buzzed with excitement. Shui Meiyin, at the age of fifteen, entered the Conferred God Battle, creating a historical record that was almost impossible to break.

If not for Yun Che, that "scourge," she would have also broken the record for entering the Conferred God Battle with the lowest profound strength.

Shui Meiyin stepped out from the light screen, showing no signs of the unsettled spirit common after a dangerous and arduous battle. Instead, she offered a charming smile and, light as a butterfly, came to her sister's side. Seeing Yun Che, she wasn't surprised at all; rather, she gave him a sweet smile.

Yun Che: "..."

As time passed, the remaining spots for the Conferred God Battle dwindled. The profound practitioners in the Heaven Smiting Tower seemed to sense this, and the competition grew even fiercer.

"Hoo-hah!" With a loud roar, the thirty-first person walked out of the light screen.

It was none other than Luo Chang'an, Luo Changsheng's elder brother.

Luo Chang'an's profound strength cultivation was at Divine Spirit Realm Level Six. With this level of cultivation, it was almost impossible to enter the Conferred God Battle. However, he hailed from the Sacred Universe Realm, which possessed an exceptionally strong foundation, and combined with his powerful special profound arts, he managed to surpass numerous Divine Spirit Realm Level Seven and even Level Eight powerhouses to enter the Conferred God Battle.

It was at this moment that the voice of the Heaven Smiting Tower echoed, announcing that only one spot remained for the Conferred God Battle.

This announcement from the Heaven Smiting Tower undoubtedly stimulated the nerves of all profound practitioners, intensifying the battles several times over. They no longer proceeded cautiously but fought desperately with every step.

The number of fatalities immediately doubled, yet there were also powerful individuals who battled their way forward through blood, fighting for their lives.

Finally, more people reached the two hundred ninety-ninth level; in fact, almost six individuals ascended simultaneously.

The two hundred ninety-ninth level was undoubtedly the most difficult and perilous. With too many profound beasts and their phantom guardians defending it, the best, or rather, the only way to deal with them was to defeat them one by one. If all the profound beasts and their phantoms were alerted and attacked en masse, it was certain death unless one possessed power on par with the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region.

Although the six profound practitioners who entered the two hundred ninety-ninth level were anxious, they had to proceed with extreme caution. After a long time, two of the six had already been killed, and the other four had barely made it halfway, constantly facing various life-threatening situations.

Just then, another image appeared, showing another person approaching the entrance to the two hundred ninety-ninth level. He was covered in blood, his entire face obscured by it, making his appearance indistinguishable. Clearly, he had just endured an incredibly brutal fight.

After stepping onto the two hundred ninety-ninth level, he did not take any time to adjust or rest. Instead, he lunged forward, charging like a madman.

This action undoubtedly made everyone frown.

"That guy's asking for death!"

"Even if he has to fight desperately, isn't he just throwing his life away?!"

"Alas, young people are so prone to recklessness."

His actions, without a doubt, immediately alerted all the profound beasts and their phantoms. Roars erupted, and phantoms darted forward. Dozens of terrifying auras locked onto him simultaneously. To anyone watching, this was an undeniable death sentence.

"Ugh, ahhhhhhh!!"

The intensity of this shriek surprisingly drowned out the roars of all the profound beasts, startling the spectators on the Conferred God Stage. Even Yun Che quickly turned his head, looking towards the source of the cry.

A person whose hair, face, and entire body were drenched in blood, like a desperate beast, lunged towards the incoming swarm of profound beasts. Following this, a bloody light exploded, and the entire image was smeared with crimson blood.

The subsequent scene filled everyone's faces with astonishment.

The blood-soaked figure's profound energy surged like crazy, leaving no profound energy whatsoever for self-protection. With a seven-inch long, oddly shaped short blade in his hand, he precisely severed the lifelines of one profound beast after another. Though his body was repeatedly severely wounded, he remained unyielding, like a rock hammered into the ground, refusing to fall.

*Pfft!*

His right chest and right leg were simultaneously pierced by two ice spikes.

His left arm was tightly clamped by two powerful forces, yet he did not struggle to break free. Instead, he stabbed his blade towards a profound beast in front of him.

With a heart-wrenching sound of tearing fabric, his left arm was ripped off, showering blood. In the same instant, a blood-stained blade light fiercely pierced through three profound beasts.

He uttered no screams, not even glancing at his now armless shoulder. Gushing blood, he charged at the remaining profound beasts and phantoms like a madman who had crawled out of a bloody hell pool.

On the Conferred God Stage, even those unparalleled powerhouses who had endured countless trials were profoundly moved.

"Who is this young man? I have no recollection of him."

"I don't know. *Hiss*... To be able to be so ruthless at such a young age, it's truly terrifying."

"One thing is certain: he is not from an upper star realm."

Under the sustained gaze of the astonished crowd, the last profound beast near him also fell amidst mournful cries.

He knelt heavily, then collapsed onto the ground.

His left arm was gone, and there wasn't a single unblemished spot on his entire body. The shocking amount of blood made it impossible not to wonder if he had already bled himself dry.

Towards the entrance of the three hundredth level of the Heaven Smiting Tower, he slowly dragged himself forward, inch by painful inch. Each time he lifted his remaining arm, it was incredibly difficult and brought immense agony.

Yun Che frowned deeply, his face showing emotion. Just a moment ago, this person was powerfully slaying Divine Spirit profound beasts, and now he couldn't even stand. It was impossible to imagine what he had used to fight just now.

In him, he vaguely saw a reflection of himself.

Finally, he dragged himself to the entrance leading to the three hundredth level and painstakingly crawled to the profound array. Behind him was a long, horrifying trail of blood.

*Zing!*

From within the light screen on the Conferred God Stage, a figure emerged. His appearance drew everyone's collective attention.

This was a man of medium build. Being able to enter the Profound God Convention, he was naturally not old, yet his face was etched with the marks of time and hardship. Most striking was his unnaturally pale white hair, resembling that of an elder with a flickering candle of life.

His profound strength aura was at Divine Spirit Realm Level Six.

He had triumphed over numerous powerhouses whose profound strength surpassed his own, securing the very last spot for the Conferred God Battle. He should have been overjoyed, but his face was incredibly stiff and indifferent. Far from showing joy, there wasn't even a trace of emotional fluctuation.

Stepping out of the light screen, he remained silent and looked at no one. His eyes, in particular, were as cold and distant as those of a lone wolf devoid of human emotion.

"This person is terrifying, like a madman. It seems he must have gone through something... Huh? Brother Yun?" Huo Poyun said, but then noticed Yun Che staring blankly, completely unresponsive to his words.

This person... a storm suddenly surged within Yun Che's heart. The white-haired man's eyes deeply touched Yun Che's soul, for he saw a reflection of his past self on the Azure Cloud Continent, after losing his master and then Ling'er.

There was no attachment left to anything in the world, only endless hatred.

This person must have experienced true hell, but why did he come to participate in the Profound God Convention? And why was he so desperately trying to enter the Conferred God Battle?

Wait, this aura is...?

Yun Che's gaze suddenly shifted. He furrowed his brow and remained silent for a long time. Could it be just an illusion?

As the white-haired man exited the light screen, all other projections on the Conferred God Stage dissipated simultaneously. The profound light enveloping the "Heaven's Chosen Children" slowly faded, and the consciousness of those who had not passed the Heaven Smiting Tower challenge resurfaced, their faces all grim.

"Very good." Facing the group of Heaven's Chosen Children, Revered Quhui slowly nodded: "The thirty-two individuals qualified to enter the Conferred God Battle have been determined. As for the defeated, you have also proven your strength; there is no need for discouragement. After leaving the Conferred God Stage, you may enter the exclusive spectator stands, or you may choose to watch from the seats designated for your respective star realms."

Revered Quhui's gaze swept over everyone as he slowly stated: "With the results determined, the Conferred God Battle will officially commence tomorrow. Now, I shall announce the victors who have passed the Heaven Smiting Tower assessment and are thus qualified to enter the Conferred God Battle. You may also use this opportunity to get to know your powerful opponents!"

With a wave of Revered Quhui's arm, a special light screen appeared behind him. Beneath the light screen, a faint blue profound array slowly emerged, emitting a soft profound light.

"This is the Judgment Profound Array from the Heaven Smiting Pearl. It will arrange the schedule for the Conferred God Battle and make the final qualification determinations. Those whose names I call, please stand upon the profound array. As young powerhouses qualified to enter the Conferred God Battle, you will be granted special privileges."

Special privileges?

These words immediately made the eyes of those who passed the Heaven Smiting Tower challenge light up, filling them with anticipation.

Revered Quhui's gaze swept across the crowd, and he began to announce: "Thirty-second place: Wei Hen, time taken: sixty-nine hours."

As his voice fell, the man with the pale white hair, who had been the last to reach the three hundredth level, slowly stepped forward. His footsteps were exceptionally heavy, each seeming to beat with his heart. His face and eyes displayed an unmelting stiffness and indifference.

He stood upon the Judgment Profound Array, and instantly, his name appeared on the light screen behind him.

Wei Hen: Origin: Unrecorded. Lifespan: 52. Cultivation: Divine Spirit Realm Level Six.

"Wei Hen." Yun Che memorized this name. This person had no recorded origin, and even his name was clearly false. His entire being was a mystery.

Wait, this feeling... Yun Che's pupils suddenly contracted slightly.

No! That wasn't an illusion just now. This person, his profound energy...

Revered Quhui glanced at Wei Hen. Since the Judgment Profound Array showed no unusual reaction, he did not press for more information and continued the announcements:

"Thirty-first place: Luo Chang'an, time taken: sixty-nine hours."

Wei Hen and Luo Chang'an were the only two individuals at Divine Spirit Realm Level Six cultivation. Yet, they managed to surpass numerous Divine Spirit Realm Level Seven and several Divine Spirit Realm Level Eight powerhouses to enter the Conferred God Battle.

"Thirtieth place..."

"Twenty-ninth place..."

"Twenty-seventh place: Shui Meiyin..."

"Twenty-fifth place: Huo Poyun..."

"Sixteenth place: Wu Guike..."

"Fifth place: Lu Lengchuan, time taken: forty-one hours."

As Revered Quhui continued announcing the rankings, the "Heaven's Chosen Children" present began to vaguely sense that something was amiss. When Lu Lengchuan's name was read, everyone finally realized what was wrong.

The rankings seemed incorrect!

Especially those who had ranked higher. Even Luo Changsheng's brow furrowed slightly, and then he thoughtfully glanced at Yun Che.

"Fourth place: Shui Yingyue, time taken: thirty-nine hours."

"Third place: Jun Xilei, time taken: thirty-nine hours."

"Second place: Luo Changsheng, time taken: thirty-six hours."

The spectators knew what was happening, but how could these "Heaven's Chosen Children" possibly know? Even with ten thousand more brains, they would never have imagined that someone could treat the infernally difficult three hundred levels of the Heaven Smiting Tower as an uninhabited land.

When they heard that Lu Lengchuan was actually fifth, and Shui Yingyue and Jun Xilei ranked third and fourth, they already exchanged confused glances. Upon suddenly hearing that Luo Changsheng was second, they were completely dumbfounded.

What was going on? Who could possibly rank ahead of Luo Changsheng? And all the long-renowned Divine Children of the Eastern Divine Region had clearly already been announced.

"First place..." Revered Quhui's voice paused slightly, as if he didn't wish to mention the name: "Yun Che, time taken: twenty-seven hours."

*Clunk.*

In that instant, at least nine hundred jaws simultaneously dropped to the floor.