Chapter 1192: The Strongest Battle

Tomorrow's battle schedule stirred everyone's hearts.

The first match in the Conferred God Group was another battle of Divine Sons, but unlike yesterday, it was between Luo Changsheng and Jun Xilei, the two strongest among the Four Divine Sons of the Eastern Region. Although no one believed Jun Xilei could defeat Luo Changsheng, the battle was sure to be spectacular. At the very least, Jun Xilei would fully reveal the true power of this generation's Sword Monarch successor.

The second match in the Conferred God Group was more complicated: Shui Meiyin against Shui Yingyue, a battle between sisters. This was seemingly the first time such a situation had occurred in the history of the Conferred God Battle.

In the first match of the Losers' Bracket, Meng Duanxi faced Chao Feng. Both were evenly matched, guaranteeing a fierce struggle, and neither outcome would surprise anyone.

However, the final match of the day astonished everyone in the Snow Song Realm.

Mu Bingyun withdrew her gaze and sighed softly. Just as she feared, the worst possible scenario had unfolded. Yun Che's opponent for tomorrow was none other than Lu Lengchuan.

One of the Four Divine Sons of the Eastern Region!

The Four Divine Sons of the Eastern Region were transcendent, absolutely invincible beings in the Eastern Divine Region. Although they belonged to the younger generation, they seemed to exist on a completely different plane than others. The Conferred God Battle had consistently proven this point.

Mu Bingyun glanced at Yun Che, noting his extremely grave expression and slightly downcast eyes. She observed his hands clenched tightly, subtly trembling. Clearly, Yun Che had no confidence facing Lu Lengchuan. Mu Bingyun's lips parted slightly; several times she seemed about to speak, but ultimately said nothing. Only Yun Che knew his true objective and the real limits of his power. In tomorrow's battle, he would have to rely solely on himself.

"It seems this boy has reached his limit," said the Star God Emperor.

"No, it is already enough," the Brahma Heaven God Emperor slowly stated. "Although he is destined to lose tomorrow, in my opinion, he is our greatest gain from this Profound God Convention. A Divine Tribulation Realm practitioner defeating a Divine Spirit Realm practitioner, and not even relying on soul suppression like the daughter of Glazed Light—with such innate talent, if he can maintain his gifts, who among these Conferred God children would be his match three thousand years from now in the Eternal Heaven God Realm?"

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor's words moved all the God Emperors.

"That's true," the Shitian God Emperor said with a smirk. "At least this boy made my trip worthwhile. It's a shame he's still a bit green; if they were the same age, Lu Lengchuan probably wouldn't even be fit to carry his shoes."

The matches concluded, and the crowd dispersed.

Yun Che flew slowly and silently. Mu Bingyun stayed by his side, not speaking either. As they approached the courtyard, Yun Che suddenly stopped. "Palace Master Bingyun, I wish to clear my head."

"...Go," Mu Bingyun nodded gently.

Watching Yun Che's retreating figure, Mu Bingyun let out a soft sigh. From being unknown and at the bottom of the profound strength rankings to breaking into the top eight and making a name for himself across the entire Eastern Divine Region, in just a few days, Yun Che had miraculously reached an incredibly high standing. For anyone else, even a son of an Upper Realm King, achieving a place among the Conferred God top eight would be a lifelong honor. Anyone battling a "Divine Son" would expect inevitable defeat, and losing to a "Divine Son" was by no means disgraceful; rather, it was a kind of honor. But Yun Che... he had set a goal for himself that no one else would dare imagine, placing an unbearable amount of pressure on himself. Facing Lu Lengchuan, he didn't just want to fight; he wanted to win!

The sky slowly darkened, and dusk approached. In the vast Eternal Heaven Realm, every wisp of aura carried an awe that permeated the soul, so despite the gathering of various realms from the Eastern Divine Region, it remained exceptionally quiet; no one dared to make a ruckus.

Yun Che, burdened by his thoughts, wandered without direction. Suddenly, two figures appeared in his sight. One of them made Yun Che stop. He was tall, his eyes held authority, and his aura was as deep and heavy as a mountain. It was none other than his opponent for tomorrow, and the strongest opponent he had faced since entering the God Realm... Lu Lengchuan!

Lu Lengchuan also saw him and stopped his steps.

"Oh? Isn't this the renowned Yun Che of the Snow Song Realm?"

From beside Lu Lengchuan came an extremely unfriendly voice. Yun Che glanced sideways and quickly recognized the person: Lu Chenyuan, Huo Poyun's first opponent in the Conferred God Battle and a clansman of Lu Lengchuan. He had never met Yun Che before, yet his words were laced with thorns, and his gaze grew increasingly sinister. There was, of course, a reason for this. As a proud son of the Covering Heaven Realm, Lu Chenyuan held a strong sense of superiority, even among other Upper Star Realms. As for Middle and Lower Star Realms, like many other proud talents from Upper Star Realms, he considered them utterly lowly places. However, in his very first match, he was thoroughly trounced by Huo Poyun, who hailed from a Middle Star Realm and whom he had previously disdained. He was thrown into the Losers' Bracket and promptly eliminated in the first round. Meanwhile, Huo Poyun had continued to shine, advancing all the way to the top twelve... while Lu Chenyuan had become a quickly forgotten stepping stone. And Yun Che, also from a Middle Star Realm and clearly good friends with Huo Poyun, had even broken into the top eight! He would even have the qualifications to face Lu Lengchuan tomorrow, someone Lu Chenyuan had always deeply admired. Thus, upon seeing Yun Che, Lu Chenyuan's heart swelled with resentment and jealousy, and he snarled, "You lowlife from a Middle Star Realm, when you meet Brother Lengchuan tomorrow, you're dead!"

Yun Che: "..."

Before Yun Che could react, Lu Lengchuan frowned, his right arm suddenly moved, delivering a powerful slap across Lu Chenyuan's face. Lu Chenyuan screamed, his body flipped horizontally, crashing into a pale, unusual tree. The slap was extremely heavy. Lu Chenyuan's right cheek was scarlet, and his frontal bone was distorted. He clutched his face, shakily got to his feet, and looked at the cold-faced Lu Lengchuan with a bewildered expression. "Brother Lengchuan..."

"Chenyuan," Lu Lengchuan said, his face slightly grave, without even looking at him. "Yun Che has every right to be my opponent. You may indulge your arrogance in front of the weak, but Yun Che is not someone you are fit to insult. Go back and reflect!"

Lu Chenyuan's body swayed, and he stammered nervously, "Brother Lengchuan, I... I was wrong... I..."

"Get out!" Lu Lengchuan's voice suddenly intensified.

"Yes... yes." Lu Chenyuan's face turned pale. He dared not say anything more, nor did he dare to look at Yun Che, and slunk away.

Yun Che: "..."

Lu Lengchuan took a few steps forward and sighed, apologizing, "Brother Yun, my clan brother is usually undisciplined and accustomed to arrogance, which allowed you to witness such a spectacle. However, I believe you wouldn't bother to stoop to his level."

Yun Che observed Lu Lengchuan up close. Though his eyes held authority, they also conveyed sincerity.

"Brother Lu is truly an extraordinary person," Yun Che said with a slight smile.

"Hahaha," Lu Lengchuan chuckled. "In front of you, I hardly deserve that compliment."

"To be honest, initially, I held you in great disdain and never imagined that one day you would be my opponent on the Conferred God Stage."

"The same goes for me," Yun Che replied.

"Although I don't believe you can defeat me, I will never underestimate you," Lu Lengchuan said, his gaze sharp as a sword, radiating power. "Perhaps no one in this world has the right to look down on you."

"So tomorrow, I will go all out, holding nothing back. You must be careful."

"And I as well," Yun Che replied with utmost solemnity.

Lu Lengchuan offered a faint smile and slowly departed. Even standing within the vast Eternal Heaven Realm, his posture exuded an unshakeable majesty.

Yun Che stood rooted to the spot. After a long while, his gaze finally sharpened.

"It seems I'll have to use the Golden Crow Flame," Yun Che said, raising his palm where a flickering flame ignited. "Currently, the 'Sky Crushing' state can only last for a hundred breaths. Once I lose that extreme state, I will immediately be defeated, with no hope left."

"Therefore, I must defeat Lu Lengchuan within a hundred breaths, or else..."

Given Lu Lengchuan's power, the difficulty—or rather, the sheer unlikelihood—of defeating such a "Divine Son" within a mere hundred breaths was self-evident. What was even more daunting was that Lu Lengchuan's greatest strength lay in his defense. Thus, Yun Che would have to completely abandon defense and unleash an all-out offensive to have any chance. The Ice Phoenix Conferred God Tome, with its powerful defensive and controlling abilities, would be severely limited in such a situation. He would have to use the Golden Crow Flame, which possessed the strongest destructive power!

Instead of returning directly to his courtyard, Yun Che went to the Flame God Realm's dwelling place and found Huo Rulie.

"Sect Master Huo, I have something I need your help with..."

The spectator stands were already full early that day. The Star Monuments, scattered across the Eastern Divine Region, were also crowded with countless profound practitioners. This was because the first match of the day was a battle between Divine Sons, a sight that made blood surge just thinking about it.

Among the Four Divine Sons of the Eastern Region, Luo Changsheng was the strongest, and Lu Lengchuan the weakest. Jun Xilei and Shui Yingyue had never fought, making it difficult to determine who was superior. Therefore, the battle between Luo Changsheng and Jun Xilei truly represented a clash between the two strongest members of the Eastern Divine Region's younger generation, essentially serving as an early final match.

Yun Che also arrived early, his gaze fixed intently on the Conferred God Stage.

"Conferred God Group, Round Three, Match One: Luo Changsheng of the Saint Universe Realm versus Jun Xilei, successor of the Sword Monarch!"

Jun Wuming stood at the edge of the spectator stands, his white beard fluttering, exuding the aura of an immortal daoist.

"Leier, go," Jun Wuming said slowly. "You are of the same generation as him. He might be the strongest opponent of your life. Today is your first battle against him; unleash everything you have learned. As for victory or defeat, there is no need to worry!"

"Yes, Master. Your disciple will certainly not disappoint you." Facing Luo Changsheng, Jun Xilei showed no fear. Her crescent-shaped eyebrows seemed like poised swords, and her eyes radiated a sword-like sharpness.

On the other side, the Saint Universe Realm King Luo Shangchen patted Luo Changsheng's shoulder. "Changsheng, your stage extends far beyond a mere Conferred God Battle. By defeating Jun Xilei, you will have already prematurely claimed the top spot of the Conferred God Battle."

"Changsheng, remember your master's words: even with absolute certainty, never underestimate any opponent." Beside the Saint Universe Realm King stood a young woman dressed in green. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her beauty was captivating. Her voice was gentle, and her eyes were filled with affection. "Jun Wuming is the Monarch of the Sword Dao; even I would find it extremely difficult to defeat him. The successor he chose must be a heaven-chosen prodigy."

The woman appeared to be only in her twenties or thirties, with a gentle, flowing, and elegantly delicate aura. Yet, her name alone was enough to send shivers through any corner of the God Realm.

Luo Guxie!

She was Luo Shangchen, the Saint Universe Realm King's sister, Luo Changsheng's aunt, and also his master.

Furthermore...

She was also the foremost individual below the King Realms of the Eastern Divine Region! Her existence rendered the Saint Universe Realm's title as the "Strongest Star Realm" unshakeable.

Luo Changsheng rose and bowed deeply. "Father, Master, your child will heed your teachings."

"Go."

Luo Guxie smiled faintly, and with a gentle flick of her green sleeve, a soft breeze lifted Luo Changsheng, settling him gracefully onto the Conferred God Stage, where he stood facing Jun Xilei from a distance.

Luo Changsheng's gaze was always calm and unperturbed. Though he was only thirty years old, he seemed to have seen through centuries of worldly changes. Jun Xilei, however, had a frosty expression, and her bright eyes were so sharp they were difficult to meet directly.

"Begin the battle!"

At the Purification Venerable's command, the entire arena fell silent.

"Miss Jun, your esteemed master's sword appears quite heavy. It might become a burden. Perhaps it would be better to remove it," Luo Changsheng kindly advised, not immediately entering a combat stance. Whenever Jun Xilei was seen, she always carried the "Nameless Sword" on her back, never unsheathing it. Even now, facing Luo Changsheng, she still hadn't removed it.

"What concern is that of yours!" Jun Xilei retorted coldly. Suddenly, a soft hum sounded, and "Mist Light" was unsheathed. The momentary flash of light and sword shadow seemed to dim the heavens and earth.

"Good!" Luo Changsheng smiled and nodded. "Please enlighten me!"

Luo Changsheng spread his hands, and the Saint Thunder Sword and Divine Wind Axe simultaneously appeared in his grasp. Though no actual wind or thunder was visible, a soul-shaking roar of wind and clap of thunder echoed for a moment in everyone's minds.