Chapter 1207: Serious Developments

“Fairy Yingyue, what... what is the meaning of this?” Mu Huanzhi asked cautiously.

Although Shui Yingyue was younger, she was the daughter of the Glazed Light Realm King and one of the Four God Children of the Eastern Region. In terms of renown and status in the God Realm, she far surpassed him, a Grand Elder of the Snow Song Realm.

Given Shui Yingyue's identity and temperament, such an outburst of rage, even daring to cause trouble directly in the Brahma Heaven Realm, suggested that something absolutely extraordinary had occurred—it was obvious to anyone.

Shui Yingyue ignored Mu Huanzhi's question, instantly locking onto Yun Che. Her Yaochi Sword pointed directly at his brow as she demanded furiously, "Yun Che! Tell me! What did you do to my sister!"

From the elders down to the accompanying disciples of the Snow Song Realm, everyone had emerged. As Shui Yingyue questioned him, their gazes of doubt also turned towards Yun Che.

Yun Che, however, suddenly calmed down at this moment.

Shui Yingyue had asked, "What did you do to my sister?" This meant she didn't actually know what he had done to Shui Meiyin.

Hmm...

With Yun Che's thick skin, his expression of shock vanished, replaced by one of profound confusion. Far from being intimidated, he took two steps forward and politely said, "Fairy Yingyue, I don't quite understand. Your sister and I are strangers. We've only spoken twice, and both times she initiated the conversation. Our only other interaction was today's Battle of the Conferred God Stage... Has something happened to your sister? I'm completely unaware. Could there be some misunderstanding?"

"Fairy Yingyue, Yun Che and Princess Meiyin have had no private contact. May I ask why you've arrived in such a rage?" Mu Bingyun slowly stepped forward, speaking calmly. Though she exuded no chill, a subtle energy barrier silently formed between Shui Yingyue and Yun Che, ready to instantly block Shui Yingyue should she attack Yun Che in her fury.

Seeing Yun Che's sincere, open, and slightly innocent expression, Shui Yingyue's imposing aura instantly weakened a bit, yet she still forcefully stated, "A misunderstanding? How dare you speak of a misunderstanding! After today's battle, Meiyin not only left everyone and fled on her own, but she also locked herself in her room, refusing to see anyone, and hasn't said a word until now... What exactly did you do to her?!"

"This..." Yun Che's confusion deepened. "Perhaps your sister... was disheartened by her defeat?"

"Nonsense!" Shui Yingyue's brow furrowed. "Meiyin participated in the Profound God Convention simply for fun; she doesn't care about victory or defeat at all, so how could she be disheartened by a loss!"

Participating "for fun"... and reaching the top six of the Conferred God Battle... Hearing this made the Snow Song disciples break out in a cold sweat.

Yun Che slightly furrowed his brow, then revealed an understanding expression, stating very frankly, "Your sister's spiritual power is the strongest I've ever encountered. My victory was purely by luck; the process was extremely intense. While determining a winner, it's inevitable that some spiritual trauma occurs. Your sister's abnormal mental state might be related to this."

"That's right." Mu Bingyun nodded slightly. "A battle of the mind is different from a battle of profound energy. In the previous match, Princess Meiyin clearly held a significant advantage initially but then suddenly collapsed. When a fierce battle of spiritual energy results in defeat, it inevitably causes severe spiritual backlash. Princess Meiyin's condition clearly appears to be spiritual trauma, leading to her abnormal emotional state, which is quite common."

"Furthermore, Yun Che and Princess Meiyin's battle on the Conferred God Stage was fair and open, witnessed by everyone. There were no verbal conflicts or physical contact, so there could be no talk of harm."

Mu Bingyun's words made Shui Yingyue's gaze waver. After a moment, she slowly lowered the Yaochi Sword in her hand, and her anger subsided.

"Perhaps I was too impulsive," Shui Yingyue's tone softened. "Yun Che, for now, I will believe you."

She turned to Mu Bingyun and the others, bowing deeply. "Yingyue was presumptuous. Once my sister is well and I confirm this has nothing to do with Yun Che, I will personally come to apologize."

Shui Yingyue was clearly distraught with worry, arriving rashly in anger. Yet, once calm, she didn't assert her status, displaying her grace. Mu Bingyun replied, "Fairy Yingyue's deep care for your sister makes your reaction understandable and even admirable. There's no need for you to come apologize."

Shui Yingyue nodded slightly, the Yaochi Sword vanishing from her hand, and she prepared to leave.

Just as she turned, a clear voice called out, "Sister!"

Yun Che had just secretly exhaled, relieved to have escaped, but upon hearing that voice, the breath he'd just released was instantly sucked back in.

Damn it! Now... it's completely over!

The girl's voice was exceedingly sweet, lingering in the air and unwilling to dissipate. Under the cover of night, a delicate girl descended lightly, landing beside Shui Yingyue.

A pleasant aura of elegance arrived with her, causing the tension in everyone's hearts to unconsciously dissipate.

"Meiyin? You... why are you here?" Seeing the girl's sudden arrival, Shui Yingyue's face showed surprise. But observing the joyful smile on the girl's tender face, having recovered her usual demeanor—and even seeming a bit more cheerful than usual—Shui Yingyue's spirits also lightened.

Yun Che subtly retreated half a step.

"It's all because of you, Sister," Shui Meiyin said, tilting her nose up. "I just heard from Brother Ninety-Nine that you suddenly stormed out, furious, to confront Big Brother Yun Che, so I had to rush over. You... you didn't get angry at Big Brother Yun Che, did you? You didn't hurt him, right?"

"...No," Shui Yingyue paused, a little stunned.

Yun Che: "?"

"Phew, good, good." Shui Meiyin patted her small chest, as if relieved. Then, her beautiful eyes turned, and she bowed gracefully to Mu Bingyun and the others. "Shui Meiyin greets all the seniors and brothers and sisters of the Snow Song Realm. My sister must have offended everyone because of my matter. It's all my fault, so please don't blame her."

Her voice was sweet and gentle, yet sincere, like a stream of sweet spring water gently flowing through everyone's hearts.

Facing a girl as precious as a divine gift, no one would have the heart to blame her, even for a grave mistake, let alone such a "small matter." Mu Huanzhi quickly waved his hand with a smile, saying, "No blame, no blame. It was just a very small misunderstanding."

"With both 'Glazed Light Twin Flowers' here, even as elders, we are immensely delighted and honored," Mu Tanzhi also remarked with emotion.

If the two Grand Elders of the Snow Song Realm reacted this way, how much more so the Snow Song disciples? Watching two girls, like goddesses descended from the heavens, appear so close before them, they were almost speechless with intense excitement and awe, not daring to take even half a step forward, fearing any hint of blasphemy.

"???" Yun Che was utterly bewildered. *What's going on? Something feels off!*

"So, your previous abnormality... had nothing to do with Yun Che?" Shui Yingyue asked, her voice noticeably softer, and her gaze towards Mu Bingyun and the others showed more remorse.

"Of course it does!" To their surprise, Shui Meiyin's face suddenly turned serious, and her tone became much heavier. "It's because he did... something bad to me! Hmph!"

Yun Che, feeling guilty, instantly jolted... *What's meant to come will eventually come. This is the consequence of my own actions!*

Shui Meiyin's words made everyone from the Snow Song Realm's expressions change—"something bad" was a grave accusation. The anger Shui Yingyue had just suppressed instantly surged again, far more intensely than before. Her star-and-moon-like eyes flashed with cold light, fixed on Yun Che. "Yun Che! You... you're still pretending! Tell me! What exactly did you do to my sister!"

"Ah!"

Before Yun Che could respond, Shui Meiyin let out a sweet cry, hastily blocking the space between Shui Yingyue and Yun Che, her arms spread wide, clearly in a protective stance over Yun Che. "Sister, why are you suddenly so fierce? You'll scare Big Brother Yun Che!"

Yun Che: "??????"

Shui Yingyue was also taken aback, frowning. "But, didn't you just say he did... something bad to you? How can that be forgiven!"

"Well, um..." Shui Meiyin's voice softened, and her flawless face lowered slightly as a delicate blush silently spread across it... Her appearance stunned Shui Yingyue, who almost wondered if she was hallucinating.

Then, Shui Meiyin looked up, meeting Shui Yingyue's gaze. Though the blush hadn't faded, her starry eyes sparkled brightly. "At the time, I really was very angry, and very sad. But I thought about it seriously for a whole day, and finally figured something out. Then I wasn't angry at all, and even felt a little happy."

Yun Che: "?????????"

Shui Yingyue's brows furrowed, utterly perplexed. "Meiyin, what are you talking about? What exactly happened?"

"It's just... it's just..." The girl bit her tender lips, her gaze firm. She turned her delicate body, pointed at Yun Che, and declared loudly, "I want to marry Big Brother Yun Che!"

Yun Che's body went limp, his feet slipped, and he nearly tumbled headfirst into a pond.

Shui Meiyin's last words were utterly thunderous, leaving everyone from the Snow Song Realm gaping in stunned disbelief. Shui Yingyue, as if struck by lightning, froze for a long moment before saying with an expression of utter disbelief, "You... what did you just say?"

With the words out, Shui Meiyin instantly felt much more relaxed. She nimbly hopped two steps back, standing charmingly beside Yun Che, her eyes slightly narrowed, a sweet, knowing smile on her face. "I just said I want to marry Big Brother Yun Che, heheheheh."

Yun Che was utterly speechless and bewildered.

The world instantly fell silent. Almost everyone wondered if their ears had gone deaf. Mu Huanzhi and Mu Tanzhi's mouths were agape, eyes wide, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

If someone from a middle star realm could marry someone from an upper star realm, it would undoubtedly bring immense glory to their ancestors. But Shui Meiyin... she was the daughter of the Glazed Light Realm King, and widely recognized as the foremost heaven-chosen daughter of the Eastern Divine Region. Although Yun Che had become famous overnight, the difference in status between him and Shui Meiyin was still like that between a loach and a phoenix. If Shui Meiyin were to marry Yun Che...

Indeed, a phoenix marrying a loach would absolutely cause a sensation throughout the world... and not just an ordinary one!

"You... what nonsense are you spouting!" Shui Yingyue's mind buzzed. Seeing Shui Meiyin's clearly determined expression, her heart burned with anxiety.

"I'm not spouting nonsense; every word I say is very, very serious." Shui Meiyin's demeanor grew even more resolute. She took a small step, practically pressing herself against Yun Che. "I'm going to marry him."

Her gaze shifted to the bewildered Yun Che, and she said somewhat shyly, "Big Brother Yun Che, you did something bad to me, so I can only marry you. You must take responsibility for me and be good to me, okay?"

Yun Che was speechless.

Far from reining herself in, Shui Meiyin grew even more affectionate towards Yun Che. Shui Yingyue felt a tingling sensation in her scalp, her mind in chaos. "You... shut up! Come back with me right now!"

If Shui Meiyin's words got out, it would become a colossal joke. At this point, Shui Yingyue no longer cared about settling scores with Yun Che; she only wanted to pull Shui Meiyin away immediately.

"No!" Shui Meiyin refused without hesitation. Tilting her head, she said timidly, "I still have so much to say to Big Brother Yun Che."

Yun Che was still speechless and utterly confused.

Shui Yingyue was equally speechless.

"Yingyue, Meiyin, what are you doing here?"

Just as the atmosphere suddenly became incredibly strange, a calm voice slowly drifted over. Simultaneously, a boundless, silent aura descended, and in that instant, Yun Che distinctly felt as if the entire sky had settled down.

"This... this is..." Mu Huanzhi and the others' expressions suddenly changed, turning to horror.

Shui Meiyin's beautiful eyes lit up, and she cried out happily, "Daddy!"

"Dad... Daddy?"

Shui Meiyin's father...

The Gla... Glazed Light Realm King!?!?!

Yun Che's mind buzzed, almost exploding. First Shui Yingyue, then Shui Meiyin, and now... the Glazed Light Realm King!!

That was a Great Realm King from one of the three strongest Upper Star Realms, a being second only to the Four God Emperors of the Royal Realms in the Eastern Divine Region!

Things had completely gone out of hand...