Chapter 1234: Divine Master's Killing Intent

Soon, a faint blue glow appeared around Yun Che. Seeing this blue light successfully protect Yun Che's body, Mu Huanzhi and the others breathed a slight sigh of relief, but their hearts remained suspended in anxiety.

"If the Sect Master were here, Yun Che would surely be safe." Mu Huanzhi reached out and wiped away the cold sweat constantly forming on his forehead.

"Don't worry, Yun Che's life force is incredibly tenacious; he'll be fine." Mu Bingyun whispered softly and extended her hand. A blue light flashed, and from a distance, a butterfly-shaped short blade gracefully flew to her, shimmering with a pure, cold light, unsullied by a single drop of blood.

"This... isn't this the Sect Master's Sound Butterfly Blade?" Mu Huanzhi asked, puzzled, "How did it end up in Yun Che's hands?"

"...The Sect Master must have given it to him for protection." Mu Bingyun gracefully put away the Sound Butterfly Blade with her delicate hand.

"But the Sound Butterfly Blade was left by the previous Sect Master..."

"Let's take Yun Che back first; his injuries cannot be delayed any longer." Mu Bingyun's voice carried worry and a hint of urgency. Mu Huanzhi immediately put aside the words he was about to speak, quickly released his profound energy, and carefully lifted Yun Che.

At this moment, Exorcist Venerable descended from the sky and appeared before them. He glanced at Yun Che's condition, extended his hand, and pushed two Hourglass Pearls towards Mu Huanzhi.

"Yun Che's injuries are too severe. The God Emperor has specially permitted granting two more Hourglass Pearls to aid his recovery. To show fairness, Luo Changsheng will also receive two." After saying this, he added, "For the next battle, there's no need to force it."

Mu Huanzhi took the two Hourglass Pearls and sincerely said, "Thank you, God Emperor and Venerable, for your concern."

Exorcist Venerable said no more, turned, and left, but his brows remained furrowed.

Yun Che's and Luo Changsheng's injuries were truly too severe.

However, Luo Changsheng possessed a body at the peak of the Divine Spirit Realm, tempered by the Primordial Divine Water. He had Luo Chen and Luo Guxie, two powerful Divine Masters, by his side, and behind him lay the vast resources of the Sacred Universe Realm. These factors were enough for Luo Changsheng to fully recover within two months.

But Yun Che... How could the foundation of the Snow Song Realm compare to that of the Sacred Universe Realm? It was already a feat for him to survive. Even if he managed a partial recovery, he would undoubtedly suffer extremely severe lingering damage; no one would find it strange if he were to be completely crippled by this.

Luo Changsheng was taken away by Luo Guxie, and Yun Che was also led away by Mu Bingyun and the others. However, the commotion at the God Conferring Stage and throughout the Eastern Divine Region lingered on.

The ferocity of this battle was simply beyond words. Even recalling it now sent shivers down their spines and made their hearts pound.

Luo Changsheng was originally recognized as the head of the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region and the foremost individual among the younger generation. Yet, the true extent of his power still far exceeded everyone's expectations. In his previous battles against Jun Xilei and Shui Yingyue, he seemed to have used his full strength, but in reality, it appeared he hadn't even utilized half of it.

As for Yun Che, he repeatedly astonished everyone, making them doubt their own eyes and even overturning their perceptions again and again.

Facing Luo Changsheng, whose true power far surpassed his reputation, Yun Che was actually able to contend with him, and ultimately, even achieve a difficult victory.

Yun Che won the first battle against Luo Changsheng, and his victory meant that an additional match would be needed for the Battle of Conferred God. There would be a second battle between the two, just three days later.

Although Yun Che won, did Luo Changsheng truly lose?

No, not really. At least to all profound practitioners, while the first battle between Yun Che and Luo Changsheng had concluded, there was no true loser between them. Both had fought to their last shred of strength, their last sliver of will, and even their last drop of blood. What determined the final outcome was no longer their power, but rather their luck and destiny.

"No wonder Luo Changsheng and Yun Che could become the Eastern Divine Region's top profound practitioners. To fight to such an extent, what terrifying resolve and willpower they must possess... They are truly worthy of such achievements and honor."

"Since Yun Che defeated Luo Changsheng, doesn't that mean he's now the new head of the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region?"

"Having witnessed this battle, I feel both of them deserved to win, and whoever won was deserving, and both are worthy of becoming the head of the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region."

"Do you think Yun Che can recover before the next battle? He's so heavily injured; will it leave any irreversible damage, like profound vein destruction or something...?"

"I... I don't know..."

"Who knows what they'll look like in the next battle."

After the battle between Yun Che and Luo Changsheng, the Eastern Divine Region was destined to remain abuzz for a long time.

"Brother Zhoutian, your Eastern Divine Region has produced two truly astonishing talents in this generation," the Dragon Monarch exclaimed in admiration.

"Indeed," the Zhoutian God Emperor nodded slightly, a hint of delight appearing on his face.

"Especially Yun Che; I needn't say much about how extraordinary he is." The Dragon Monarch's gaze shifted, full of profound meaning: "Such a talent, even without relying on 'inheritance,' is very likely to become the radiant sun in the sky of the Eastern Divine Region in the future. If he were to perish due to the envy and greed of others, it would be an immense loss for the Eastern Divine Region."

The Zhoutian God Emperor's expression became solemn, and he slowly nodded: "At least for the next three thousand years within the Zhoutian God Realm, Zhoutian will surely ensure his safety. By then, if he truly becomes the 'radiant sun' spoken of by the Dragon Monarch, he will naturally have nothing to worry about."

Their conversation was naturally overheard by the other God Emperors.

"Regardless of profound strength, realm, power, or depth, Luo Changsheng surpassed Yun Che, and by more than just a little. Yet, Yun Che displayed countless moves, and for most of the battle, he actually suppressed Luo Changsheng."

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor murmured, "A Divine Tribulation Realm practitioner able to use 'Illusory God'... merging the divine flames of Phoenix and Golden Crow... a dragon soul of extremely high caliber... a body comparable to Luo Changsheng's... and that sudden burst of power at the end... I find all of this difficult to comprehend. This Yun Che... what exactly is his origin?!"

"If even Father says 'difficult to comprehend,' others are naturally even more 'curious.'" Qianye Ying'er whispered, her voice calm and unruffled: "But this is the Zhoutian God Realm, and we must naturally abide by its rules. Three days from now, Yun Che and Luo Changsheng will battle again. If Father wishes to resolve his doubts, it would be best to wait until after the Profound God Convention concludes."

The Zhoutian God Emperor turned his head and glanced at Qianye Ying'er with a hint of surprise. After a brief thought, he said with understanding, "It seems you already know something. Did Gu Zhu figure it out again?"

"No, someone else told me this time." Qianye Ying'er's voice was faint: "Father, if I were to reveal the secret about Yun Che, I'm afraid even you would be greatly startled."

"Oh?"

"But I won't tell you." Qianye Ying'er's lips curved slightly: "With secrets, the fewer people who know, the better. And the bigger the secret, the more this holds true."

Brahma Heaven God Emperor: "..."

In an empty space outside the God Conferring Stage, as a thin cloud dispersed, the figures of Master Jun Wuming and his disciple Jun Xilei appeared. They had been present since the very beginning of Yun Che and Luo Changsheng's battle.

The cost of Jun Xilei forcibly using the Nameless Sword was not easily borne. Even with Jun Wuming by her side and two months of recovery aided by Hourglass Pearls, Jun Xilei's aura remained weak, and her face was a sickly pale white.

However, it was Jun Xilei, not Jun Wuming, who insisted on coming today.

"Given this, you should finally give up," Jun Wuming said. "Yun Che's victory over you that day was by no means a fluke. On the contrary, he saved you and preserved your dignity. Your resentment towards him should now be released."

"No... I can't." Jun Xilei turned away, her delicate shoulders trembling slightly: "How could it... end like this! One day, I will defeat him fair and square! What he owes me, I will reclaim tenfold... a hundredfold!"

"If that is the case, then you must focus even more on your cultivation. You should take 'Yun Che' as an impetus, not a nightmare." Jun Wuming said calmly, "If one day you can truly wield the Nameless Sword, then go find him again."

Jun Xilei said nothing, flying away into the distance.

In the Zhoutian God Realm, at the location of the Sacred Universe Realm's quarters.

It was exceptionally quiet here, with all the elders and disciples diligently guarding outside the courtyard, no one making a sound.

Inside the room, enveloped by an isolation barrier, a considerably large Hourglass Barrier was open. Within it, Luo Changsheng lay quietly, his body covered by a layer of white light, and beneath him, a faint purple profound array slowly rotated.

The bloodstains on his body were gone, but his wounds were not fully healed and remained horrifying to behold, especially his face, which was swollen and disfigured. If he were taken back to the Sacred Universe Realm now, absolutely no one would recognize him as Young Master Changsheng.

Luo Guxie and Luo Chen sat on either side of Luo Changsheng, personally channeling the profound energy and medicinal essence from the profound array into him. Feeling that Luo Changsheng's danger had passed and his vitality was gradually returning, their taut nerves finally relaxed.

"All the injuries Changsheng has ever sustained, from childhood to adulthood, combined don't amount to even half of what he suffered today." Luo Chen let out a breath: "However, this battle made me look at Changsheng in a new light. Such steadfastness; he truly is my son, Luo Chen."

"Hmph!" Luo Guxie's voice, however, was filled with coldness and resentment: "It's all that beast Yun Che... to injure Changsheng to such an extent! He truly deserves to be sliced into a thousand pieces."

Luo Chen frowned and said, "While the battle between Changsheng and Yun Che was tragic in its injuries, both gave their all, and it was also Changsheng's most brilliant and spectacular battle in recent years. Although he narrowly lost, his reputation has only increased, not diminished, so there's no blame on Yun Che. Besides, Yun Che's injuries are no lighter than Changsheng's. Given the shallow foundation of the Snow Song Realm, it's likely he won't even be able to fully recover."

"How noble Changsheng's body is; how could that lowly beast Yun Che be worthy of touching it! If this weren't the Zhoutian God Realm, I would wish nothing more than to personally..."

Luo Guxie gritted her teeth with every word, a faint murderous aura overtly spilling from her body.

This hint of killing intent startled Luo Chen to his core. He sharply looked up, his face filled with shock.

Luo Guxie was his sister; he was arguably the person who understood her best in the world.

Who in the Eastern Divine Region did not know the name "Fairy Guxie"? Her disposition was extremely aloof. Although she hailed from the Sacred Universe Realm, she spent years traveling abroad, rarely returning to her home realm and never even considering herself truly part of it. Despite being considered the foremost individual below the King Realms of the Eastern Divine Region, capable of making all realm kings of the upper star realms bow their heads, she had never deigned to use this fact to oppress others.

After Luo Changsheng's birth, she had always resided in the Sacred Universe Realm, rarely leaving, pouring all her efforts into him. Any occasional departure from the Sacred Universe Realm was also for Luo Changsheng's sake.

Luo Changsheng's severe injuries this time had actually caused her, the esteemed Fairy Guxie, to harbor killing intent towards a junior of Luo Changsheng's age... Luo Chen, who understood her best, could not believe his own intuition for a moment.

This made him suddenly realize a truth that had long existed... Luo Guxie's doting on Luo Changsheng had reached an almost pathological degree.

"Guxie, you... you wouldn't truly intend to..."

"Hmph!" Luo Guxie closed her eyes, slowly suppressing the uncontrollable malevolence. "To dare injure my Changsheng to such an extent, I truly wish I could personally slice him into a thousand pieces. But, how could I deign to strike down a mere junior?"

"This debt, of course, must be repaid by Changsheng himself."

Luo Chen's heart slightly relaxed, but Luo Guxie's words and tone suddenly made him think of a possibility, and his brows furrowed deeply: "Are you planning to lift Changsheng's 'restriction'?"