Chapter 1236: Final Battle

"Yun Che... why... why are you always so careless with yourself?"

The voice trembled slightly, seemingly right by his ear, like a sorrowful lament, yet also distant and ethereal, as if from beyond the heavens.

Jasmine...

"Jasmine!"

Yun Che sat up as if struck by lightning, waves of intense pain washing over his body, yet he seemed oblivious. His gaze darted around, bewildered. "Jasmine, it's Jasmine's voice..."

"Jasmine, where are you? Where are you?"

The door was pushed open, and a snowy figure, like something from a dream, appeared before him. "Yun Che, you're awake."

"Palace Master Bingyun," Yun Che's breathing was ragged and chaotic. "I... I heard her voice. Has she been here? She must have!"

Yun Che's state made Mu Bingyun sigh faintly to herself. She said softly, "You just woke up; perhaps it was a dream."

His mind and spirit slowly began to calm. Images from before he fainted surged into his consciousness, and a splitting headache assailed him. His memory of how he ultimately defeated Luo Changsheng remained a blur.

Just a dream...? Yes, just a dream...

Taking a deep breath, Yun Che calmed himself and briefly assessed his physical condition. Then he suddenly asked, "Palace Master Bingyun, how long have I been asleep?"

"Don't worry, only two days have passed. There are still ten hours until your next battle with Luo Changsheng," Mu Bingyun reassured him.

"It seems another Time Wheel Pearl was wasted," Yun Che said, feeling relieved. His earlier self-examination showed that all his meridians had reconnected, his internal and external injuries had stabilized, and most of his lost profound energy and vital blood had recovered. Even with his exceptionally strong regenerative abilities, it would have been impossible to recover to this degree so quickly after such severe damage to his foundation.

"No," Mu Bingyun shook her head. "What healed you was a single drop of Primordial Divine Water."

Yun Che was startled. "Primordial Divine Water? What is that?"

"Primordial Divine Water is a chaotic divine water, imbued with primordial chaos energy, described in ancient records as the 'Water of Origin.' Currently, it exists only within the Primordial God Realm," Mu Bingyun explained slowly.

Yun Che was slightly startled. He knew very well that anything associated with the word 'Primordial Chaos' was an item of the highest tier in this world, often referred to as the ultimate divine treasure.

"Since it's called 'Divine Water' and only exists in a place like the Primordial God Realm, it must be very rare, right?"

"Yes, extremely rare." Mu Bingyun nodded. "The Primordial God Realm is overrun with ancient fierce beasts, making it extremely dangerous. Moreover, the spiritual energy of Primordial Divine Water is intensely alluring to these beasts. Therefore, any location where Primordial Divine Water can be found is invariably guarded by ancient fierce beasts. Even a Divine Master would risk their life to acquire it."

"As the primordial chaos undergoes changes, the aura of the Primordial God Realm — this 'Land of Origin' — is also becoming more turbid, and Primordial Divine Water will only become scarcer. Many supreme Divine Masters have entered and exited the realm hundreds of times, spending thousands of years, yet haven't found even half a drop."

"Even with the most severe injuries—shattered meridians and bones, completely ruptured internal organs—as long as a single breath remains, one drop of Primordial Divine Water can bring about a full recovery in a short time. Even massive losses of vital blood can be completely replenished. If used to temper the body and soul, it can make one's body as resilient as refined steel and their soul as impenetrable as a golden fortress. In your battle with Luo Changsheng, you should have noticed his extraordinary physique; that is precisely because his body has been tempered by Primordial Divine Water... and it must have been a very substantial amount."

Mu Bingyun's words left Yun Che even more astonished. "Our Snow Song Realm, how could we possess such a..."

"No," Mu Bingyun shook her head. "Your master did indeed, by heaven's grace, obtain a drop of Primordial Divine Water many years ago, but she had long since used it to temper her soul. The drop that healed you was a gift from another person."

"...Who?" Yun Che asked, momentarily disbelieving.

"The Glazed Light Realm."

Yun Che immediately froze, his gaze turning complex.

"You must be able to guess who it is; there's no other possibility besides her," Mu Bingyun said, glancing at him slowly. "Perhaps she already possessed it, or perhaps she stole it from the Glazed Light Realm King and found a way for Young Master Glazed Light Ninety-Nine to deliver it secretly. However, since it involves Primordial Divine Water, the Glazed Light Realm King will surely notice soon and will undoubtedly be furious... Never mind, your injury isn't fully healed yet, so don't distract yourself with these thoughts."

Yun Che reached up, pressing his hand against his forehead, his emotions a complicated mix.

That little girl... could she truly be serious?

Primordial Divine Water! Such an immense favor, how can I ever repay it...? Do I truly have to fulfill that promise?

Besides, with my self-healing abilities, if I had simply used a Time Wheel Pearl, I would have recovered completely on my own anyway...

Mu Bingyun placed two Time Wheel Pearls before Yun Che. "These are two additional Time Wheel Pearls granted by the Eternal Heaven Realm. With ten hours remaining, they should be enough for you to recover to your peak condition."

"Understood!" Yun Che cast aside his distracting thoughts, took the Time Wheel Pearls, and his gaze gradually became resolute.

Mu Bingyun had countless questions she wanted to ask Yun Che, but she refrained from saying another word. She quietly withdrew, allowing Yun Che to recover in peace.

Soon, she sensed that Yun Che had activated the Time Wheel barrier. With a wave of her arm, she erected an isolating barrier to prevent Yun Che from being disturbed by any external forces. She then took a few steps forward, gazed straight ahead, and spoke softly, "Sister, I know you're here."

Her voice, like floating catkins, slowly dispersed. A moment later, a ripple disturbed the space before her, and a light-blue figure slowly emerged. Her jade-like face was cold yet devastatingly beautiful, and her snowy robes drifted gently, though her ample bosom seemed ready to burst. She exuded a matchless, captivating coldness.

It was Mu Xuanyin.

Upon seeing Mu Xuanyin, Mu Bingyun's heart relaxed, and a profound sense of relief washed over her. "Sister, you still weren't at ease about his injuries, so you came yourself after all."

"No," Mu Xuanyin shook her head indifferently. "Yun Che's self-healing ability far exceeds your imagination. Though his injuries are severe, given enough time, he will certainly recover. I was simply concerned that other unexpected events might occur."

Mu Bingyun: "..."

"Since he is fine, and my worries seem unfounded, there's no need for me to remain here any longer." Mu Xuanyin turned away.

"You're leaving already?" Mu Bingyun asked, her gaze surprised.

"I forced my way in; if I stay too long, I will surely be detected by the Eternal Heaven Realm," Mu Xuanyin stated. "There's no need to tell Yun Che I was here. As things stand, I'll allow him this final act of willfulness. Whatever consequences arise, I will bear them! But after this... if he ever disobeys again, I will certainly break his legs!"

Her cold voice laced with anger, Mu Xuanyin then floated up, preparing to depart.

"Sister," Mu Bingyun called out, stopping her. Her snow-white hand reached out, but then it froze in place, not drawing her Sound Butterfly Blade for a long moment.

"What's wrong?" Mu Xuanyin turned back.

Her hand lightly clenched, then quietly withdrew. Mu Bingyun shook her head. "It's nothing. This is the Eternal Heaven Realm, after all, Sister, so please be extremely careful. As for Yun Che... you don't need to worry about him; I'll keep a close eye on him."

Mu Xuanyin's moon-shaped brows furrowed slightly, but she didn't press the matter. She nodded subtly, rose into the air, and vanished into the spatial ripples.

To enter the Eternal Heaven God Realm freely and without detection—only a handful of individuals in the entire world were capable of such a feat.

Not long after Mu Xuanyin departed, a red silhouette flickered and vanished high among the distant clouds.

Today, an unusual aura permeated both the Eternal Heaven Realm and the Eastern Divine Region.

For today marked the Battle of the Conferred God, the climactic final battle of this Profound God Convention.

Yun Che and Luo Changsheng's first battle continued to deeply resonate throughout the Eastern Divine Region's Profound Realm. The impact was felt not only by young profound practitioners but also lingered in the hearts of many elders.

Although Yun Che won their first encounter, no one dared predict the outcome of today's second battle. Given how fiercely they fought, the difference in their overall strength was negligible; it was clear that luck was the decisive factor in the first battle's outcome. Thus, it was conceivable that, barring any major changes, the second battle would be just as, if not more, intense.

It might even be more brutal than the first. After all, this was the ultimate confrontation.

Outside the Eternal Heaven Realm, all wagers concerning the Battle of the Conferred God had been closed. Perhaps the major star realms were too focused on observing the battle to engage in gambling, or perhaps, as profound practitioners, they considered betting on these two world-shaking divine prodigies to be a form of blasphemy.

"The outcome of today's battle is hard to predict. Personally, however, I still hope to see Yun Che emerge victorious."

Shui Yingyue sighed. Her group, led by Shui Qianheng, was flying towards the Conferred God Stage.

"That's far from certain," Shui Qianheng snorted lightly. "Both were equally grievously wounded, but Luo Changsheng has the support of the Holy Universe Realm, so he's naturally fine. As for that Yun Che brat, whether he can recover remains unknown."

Shui Yingyue frowned. She glanced sideways, seeing Shui Meiyin with her brows arched and a faint, charming smile on her face. Puzzled, she asked, "Meiyin, that day Yun Che was so gravely injured that your face was pale for half the day. Why aren't you worried at all today?"

Shui Yinghen's entire body tensed, his neck recoiled, and he subtly retreated one step.

"Of course I'm not worried," Shui Meiyin said with a beaming smile. "My Big Brother Yun Che is so formidable; those minor injuries are nothing to him!"

"What's this 'your Big Brother Yun Che' business? How many times have I told you not to call him that?" Shui Qianheng chided.

"I know, Daddy," Shui Meiyin said, secretly sticking out the tip of her pink tongue.

Upon reaching the Conferred God Stage, Shui Qianheng's gaze swept across the area. "Hm? He's already here... And it seems he's fully recovered."

As Shui Qianheng arrived, he immediately spotted Yun Che seated calmly in the Snow Song Realm's section. Yun Che's expression was serene, his eyes gleamed with spirit, and his aura was solid, showing no signs of weakness. Shui Qianheng murmured, "Since he's fully recovered, it looks like we're in for another battle today."

He glanced to his right, noticing that Luo Changsheng had not yet arrived. A continuous stream of gazes also shifted eastward, awaiting the arrival of today's other main combatant.

"Yun Che, how confident are you about fighting Luo Changsheng again today?" Mu Bingyun asked softly.

Yun Che focused his gaze, stating seriously, "In the last battle, I misjudged Luo Changsheng's strength and held back slightly at the start. This time, my strategy for defeating him is much clearer. Furthermore, while recovering, I also cultivated, and the fusion of my Golden Crow Flame and Phoenix Flame has matured even further."

"Therefore, in this battle, I am confident that my chances of victory are slightly higher than Luo Changsheng's. If I could defeat him once, I can naturally defeat him a second time!"

Yun Che's words were spoken with certainty, devoid of any pretense. Mu Bingyun nodded. "That's good then."

After speaking, her gaze suddenly shifted eastward. "Luo Changsheng has arrived... Oh?"

Mu Bingyun's brows suddenly twitched violently, an expression of confusion crossing her face, which then slowly gave way to deep astonishment in her eyes.

It wasn't just Mu Bingyun; Mu Huanzhi, Huo Rulie, and others also stiffened their expressions at that moment, their eyes abruptly changing as if they had witnessed something unbelievably terrifying.

"Palace Master Bingyun, what's wrong?" Yun Che asked, frowning.

Mu Bingyun remained fixated on the east, her eyes trembling with increasing intensity. "This is... Luo Changsheng's aura?"