Chapter 1219: How to Resolve Grudges

Jun Xilei's actions not only startled Yun Che but also undoubtedly shocked everyone present. Whether juniors or elders, some wore expressions of utter surprise, others frowned deeply, and most simply looked bewildered and unable to comprehend what was happening.

"Jun Xilei, are you... truly going to do this?"

The person who spoke these words was none other than Extermination Venerable. He, who never interfered with the God Child Battle, found himself unable to control his urge to dissuade her.

"Lei'er," Jun Wuming sighed, "The vital energy and essence you lost from your previous two strikes, I still have ways to help you recover. But... if you unleash this sword, there will be no turning back."

Jun Wuming closed his eyes, his voice calm, yet everyone felt as if each word he uttered dripped with blood: "You will kill him, but you will also bury your own future, and extinguish all of my hopes as your master... Is it truly worth it, just for a moment's anger?"

Jun Xilei's arm trembled violently, her face deathly pale with not a trace of color, and her white robes were completely stained red... Yet, the condensed sword intent showed no sign of faltering, relentlessly locking onto and suppressing every wisp of Yun Che's aura.

Her vital life energy continuously diminished, and her gaze was nearing complete dispersal... but it still held an incredibly profound hatred.

Yun Che's profound energy was severely depleted. He was completely powerless to escape the sword's suppression, almost paralyzed and unable to move as he knelt on the ground. At this point, even if he wanted to withdraw from the God Sealing Stage, he couldn't.

His breathing was heavy, his teeth clenched, and his gaze was fixed on Jun Xilei... He knew very well that in his current state, he could absolutely not withstand another sword strike. If Jun Xilei were to unleash this next blow, he would surely die unless he activated "Moon Splitting Starlight" or someone forcefully intervened.

But this was the God Child Battle; even if it meant watching a God Child fall, absolutely no one would be allowed to interfere.

And "Moon Splitting Starlight"... was a trump card that absolutely could not be used unless he was on the verge of death! Moreover, it could never be revealed in front of the entire Eastern Divine Region.

Conversely, looking at Jun Xilei's condition, while she might kill him, she was also highly likely to die on the spot herself... Even if she miraculously survived, she would undoubtedly be crippled.

At this moment, Yun Che suddenly felt a slight regret for having humiliated Jun Xilei.

Because she was simply a lunatic!

A lunatic just like himself!

If he wanted to save his life, his only choice seemed to be to immediately concede... In that case, Mu Bingyun, Jun Xilei, and others could directly intervene.

But...

"Brother Yun, she's gone mad, quickly concede, or you'll truly lose your life!" Huo Poyun urgently cried out.

"..." Yun Che's breathing grew heavier, but his resolute gaze remained unchanged.

"Yun Che!" Mu Bingyun rose and flew into the air, shouting, "In this God Child Battle, you are already the biggest victor. If you stubbornly hold on for a moment of pride and lose your life, everything will turn to dust... Concede immediately!"

Yun Che: "..."

"I order you... to concede immediately!" Mu Bingyun uttered the sternest command she could manage.

"Brother Yun Che..." Shui Meiyin's face turned pale with tension, and her entire body curled up. At that moment, she suddenly noticed Yun Che had been staring directly into Jun Xilei's eyes. Briefly perplexed, her star-like eyes then lit up sharply.

All eyes were fixed on Yun Che. In their view, conceding was Yun Che's most correct, and only, option. Jun Xilei appeared to have completely lost her mind, but Yun Che had not. If he did not concede, it was very likely that both God Children would fall simultaneously. If he conceded, he could save himself, and Jun Xilei would not be in such a desperate situation. Furthermore, no one would disdain his defeat; in fact, no one would even believe he had truly lost.

On the contrary, if he stubbornly persisted and perished by Jun Xilei's sword, he would only become an object of ridicule.

However, despite countless pleas and Mu Bingyun's strict command, Yun Che remained unyielding.

"The Sword Monarch's disciple has gone mad, has Yun Che gone mad too?!"

"What great enmity could possibly exist between these two, to reach such a state?"

"Will the Eternal Heaven Realm truly not intervene? Yun Che and Jun Xilei... they are two of the Eastern Divine Region's God Children. If they were to truly fall here, it would be an enormous loss for our generation in the Eastern Divine Region."

"The dignity of the God Child Battle transcends all else. This battle is witnessed by the entire Eastern Divine Region, and under no circumstances will the Eternal Heaven Realm deviate from its rules... Alas."

Seeing Yun Che remain indifferent, Mu Bingyun grew even more anxious: "Yun Che!"

Just then, Yun Che, who had been motionless for a long time, suddenly had a flicker in his eyes. He raised his left arm, and a profound aura carrying the Ice Phoenix Divine Soul shot out. It did not transform into the Ice Phoenix's phantom but flew like a meteor directly towards Jun Xilei, instantly striking her glabella.

The nameless sword's might suppressed Yun Che's body and power, but it could not entirely suppress his soul.

For her final sword strike, Jun Xilei had concentrated all her strength, vital energy, and spirit into the nameless sword, practically draining herself into an empty shell. How could she possibly have any soul defense left? The Ice Phoenix Divine Soul, carried by profound aura, surged in almost without resistance.

Jun Xilei's mind was overcome by a powerful rush, and all her consciousness was engulfed by a dream-like blue light. The nameless sword's might rapidly dissipated, the nameless sword slipped from her grasp, and Jun Xilei, like a puppet that had lost its soul, toppled straight backward.

"Whoa!!"

"What... what just happened?"

With the sword's suppression gone, Yun Che's body surged forward, darting towards Jun Xilei at maximum speed.

Jun Xilei's figure rapidly grew closer. Her pale cheeks and dull eyes came into his view, her tightly bitten lips stained with crimson blood... and the humiliation and resentment that had not faded even after losing consciousness.

Something in Yun Che's heart seemed to be deeply stirred.

Is the hatred between us... truly so great that it warrants trading lives?

In the Snow Song Realm, she, as the Sword Monarch's disciple, was forced to kneel and apologize to him, a disciple from a lower star realm, in front of everyone...

In the God Child Battle, under the gaze of the entire Eastern Divine Region, he had plotted against her to vent his anger for Huo Poyun and himself, making her lose in the most unsightly and humiliating way. Afterwards, he mercilessly looked down on her and mocked her, completely shattering her dignity as the Sword Monarch's disciple.

What truly escalated everything to this point, was it her...

...or me?

Was Jun Xilei an evil person? No, she was merely too arrogant. At the very least, she was definitely not someone with a vile heart like Luo Chang'an; otherwise, how could she have become the Sword Monarch's disciple?

Because of the resentment in her heart, she defeated Huo Poyun with a single sword, causing him to lose all face and almost shattering his conviction. And I, also due to resentment in my heart, did things to her... that were more than ten times worse than what she did to Huo Poyun.

I was just a hair's breadth away from completely destroying her... destroying this Sword Monarch's disciple who originally had a brilliant future.

Did it really have to come to this?

If I were Jun Xilei...

Yun Che's eyes blurred slightly. The profound energy he had desperately gathered within him unconsciously dissipated. The arm he had originally intended to use to strike Jun Xilei off the God Sealing Stage slowly extended as he approached, catching her as she fell.

Her powerless, limp body fell into Yun Che's embrace, and blood quickly stained his sleeve. Yun Che withdrew the Ice Phoenix Divine Soul, his eyes flickering with a complex expression.

Jun Xilei's pupils gradually refocused. Realizing she was lying in Yun Che's arms, her entire body trembled, and she punched towards Yun Che's face.

But with her vital energy severely depleted and profound energy dispersed, the punch was utterly weak. Yun Che easily blocked it with a raised hand and slowly said, "Jun Xilei, between us, there has only been minor resentment, never deep hatred."

"Today, I went too far. I could have defeated you honorably, instead of publicly humiliating and trampling your dignity... I apologize to you."

He looked directly into Jun Xilei's eyes, every word sincere. And though his voice wasn't loud, it was imbued with profound energy, allowing everyone in the spectator stands to hear it clearly amidst their daze.

Jun Wuming's eyes trembled, and his white beard quivered slightly... More than anyone, he understood what Yun Che's "apology" meant to Jun Xilei...

In the Snow Song Realm, she had offended him... and then, in front of both the Snow Song and Flame God Realms, she knelt and apologized to Yun Che.

Now, on the God Sealing Stage, he had heavily insulted her dignity... and then, in front of the entire Eastern Divine Region, he chose to sincerely apologize to her.

Like a subtle cycle.

"..." Jun Xilei's lips parted, her eyes hazy as if veiled in mist, but beneath the mist, there was still an unyielding hatred: "Yun Che... do you think... this way... I will... forgive... you...?"

At that moment, her body trembled, and an expression of terror suddenly appeared on her face... Her robes, during her battle with Yun Che, were not only soaked in blood but had also been utterly shredded, remaining on her only due to a profound energy seal. Now that her profound energy had completely dissipated and was exhausted... the consequence would be her jade-like body being utterly exposed to everyone's gaze.

Yun Che's brow twitched as he quickly noticed. His palm swiftly swept over her body, using his meager remaining profound energy to re-seal her shredded clothes. Then, still concerned, he retrieved one of his own snow-white robes from the Sky Poison Pearl and draped it around her.

"..." Jun Xilei's lips quivered, her breathing faint. Her hazy eyes showed no gratitude, only the biting resentment that seemed as if it could never dissipate: "I... will... definitely... kill... you..."

"Alright, I'll be waiting." Yun Che nodded, then suddenly smiled: "But before that, you should first recover your health."

He extended his hand and gently stroked Jun Xilei's hair: "Now, just get some good sleep. Don't always try to be so strong... Be obedient."

His gaze was gentle, and his voice soft, as if he were comforting a wayward kitten.

"You..." Jun Xilei's lips gaped open, and her hazy eyes instantly became incredibly chaotic. Her entire body trembled violently, as if she wanted to struggle.

But her struggle did not last long before she went limp, her head falling to Yun Che's chest as she completely fell into a deep slumber.

It was unclear whether it was due to the severity of her injuries or her inability to bear Yun Che's words and actions.

"Phew..." Yun Che let out a heavy sigh: What a terrifying and troublesome woman.

Hopefully, this might alleviate some of the enmity between them... Otherwise, she would be a huge problem once she emerged from the Eternal Heaven Divine Realm.

The profound practitioners in the spectator stands exchanged glances. Just moments ago, the entire arena was utterly silent with dread and fear... Jun Xilei's third sword had not been unleashed, and no one had expected this God Child duel, full of twists and turns, to suddenly conclude in such a manner.

"Jun Xilei is unconscious... Yun Che wins! He will enter the final battle of the loser's bracket in three days!"

Extermination Venerable's pronouncement immediately sparked countless clamors.