Chapter 1247: Rebattle

The entire arena was silent; no one responded.

Everyone's eyes were filled with terror, as if they were looking at a monster that simply shouldn't exist in this world.

Luo Changsheng's face was as pale as paper. He stared blankly at Yun Che, completely unresponsive to his words.

The terrifying heavenly might from moments ago had shattered the courage of even the Divine Masters and Divine Sovereigns, let alone Luo Changsheng, who had just entered the Divine King realm.

Yet, under such heavenly might, Yun Che was still alive, standing before their very eyes... No one dared to believe what they were seeing; they were more willing to believe that the Yun Che in their sight was merely an illusory mirage.

"Luo Changsheng..." Yun Che's voice was as deep as muffled thunder, shaking countless trembling hearts. "Our fight isn't over yet... Come on!!"

Luo Changsheng's pupils constricted, and his lips trembled slightly. He seemed to want to say something but couldn't utter a sound.

"Big Brother Yun Che, put your clothes on first! It's so embarrassing!"

An ethereal and pleasant maiden's voice rang out clearly at that moment, like a clear spring pouring into a chaotic and oppressive world, instantly awakening everyone's spirits.

Shui Meiyin's tender cry made Yun Che pause. Only then did he suddenly realize he was standing naked, completely exposed to the multitude of people from the Eastern Divine Region. He swiftly waved his arm, and a new Ice Phoenix Snow Garment instantly appeared on his body, its sleeves fluttering wildly amidst the constantly flashing pale lightning.

Even though Yun Che was as thick-skinned as a city wall and his spirit had just undergone a transformation, his old face couldn't help but flush with heat.

Shui Meiyin's call was by no means a simple shout; it was an immaculate soul sound capable of purifying the heart, quickly bringing everyone back from the fear caused by the tribulation lightning and the shock caused by Yun Che.

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor's facial muscles were clearly twitching slightly. He reached out towards Yun Che, but halfway, he pulled his hand back, frowning deeply as he asked, "Yun Che, you... why are you still alive? How did you survive?"

They had personally experienced the power of that white tribulation lightning just now. The barrier formed by the combined might of the God Emperors, Divine Masters, and Divine Sovereigns had been shattered by a single blast of the Heavenly Way's power... and that was only the fringe of its might.

If one had been at the core of the Heavenly Way's power, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor had no doubt that even a Divine Master would have been instantly obliterated into nothingness.

But Yun Che, he was only a Profound practitioner at the Divine Tribulation Realm, who had just fought Luo Changsheng to a near-death state with severe injuries... He had been so utterly defeated by Luo Changsheng that he couldn't retaliate at all, so how could he have survived such terrifying lightning tribulation!?

It was unbelievable, utterly unbelievable.

And incomprehensible.

Not only was Yun Che still alive, but there wasn't a single trace of injury on his entire body!

The terrifying Nine-Stage Lightning Tribulation was too violent; less than a quarter of an hour had passed from the moment the first stage of lightning tribulation fell until it completely subsided.

A quarter of an hour ago, Yun Che's entire body was so damaged that there was scarcely a single intact spot... In such a short time, even with Primordial God Water or Grand Luo Golden Pills, it would be impossible for him to heal to this extent.

And the pale lightning on his body... that was the lightning from the ninth stage of the tribulation. The Brahma Heaven God Emperor still felt a deep dread just thinking about how terrifying it was.

Yet, this pale lightning, which hadn't dissipated and symbolized the highest level of the Heavenly Way's power, was now docilely wrapped around Yun Che's body. Not only was his body unharmed, but even the snow garment he had just put on showed no damage at all—it seemed like mere light, completely harmless. However, whenever the Brahma Heaven God Emperor's gaze touched this white light, his spirit would violently tremble, and fear would surge within him.

"..." Yun Che did not answer, nor could he.

The Dragon Monarch glanced deeply at Yun Che, then suddenly declared, "The battle between Yun Che and Luo Changsheng was interrupted by the lightning tribulation. Although Luo Changsheng has left the Conferred God Stage area, it was due to an uncontrollable force and therefore does not count as a defeat. In other words, the Conferred God Battle is not over."

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor turned his gaze. "The Dragon Monarch means?"

"Nine tribulations descending from heaven is unprecedented. This indicates that Yun Che's talent and potential are also unparalleled. However, compared to him alone, the final battle of this Profound God Convention is undoubtedly far more important. As for other matters, they can certainly be discussed later!" The Dragon Monarch stated calmly.

Every word from the Dragon Monarch carried immense weight.

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor was slightly startled, then nodded in deep agreement, solemnly calling out, "Quhui!"

Reverend Quhui was, after all, Reverend Quhui—a person who would enforce the rules to the utmost in any situation. He instantly appeared in the area where the Conferred God Stage had vanished. Profound light shimmered in his hand, and a pure white barrier immediately spread out from beneath him, extending three hundred miles, covering the void created by the lightning tribulation.

It formed a brand new three-hundred-mile "Conferred God Stage"!

With Reverend Quhui's power, this battleground, paved with a profound energy barrier, was far more resilient than the previous Conferred God Stage.

"Luo Changsheng, your battle with Yun Che has not concluded. It was interrupted by the lightning tribulation, but now that the tribulation has subsided, it should continue. Enter the battlefield quickly, or you may choose to refuse, in which case it will be considered a forfeiture and a defeat!"

Reverend Quhui's tone remained as before, resonant and indifferent.

The shock brought by the Nine-Stage Lightning Tribulation was far from subsiding. Before the crowd had recovered their breath or senses, their attention abruptly shifted back to the Conferred God Battle.

However, this was the Dragon Monarch's decree and the Brahma Heaven God Emperor's decision, and it was entirely reasonable.

They recalled the scene moments ago where Yun Che had been completely overwhelmed by Luo Changsheng, which now seemed like a dream.

Countless gazes turned towards Luo Changsheng, but he remained motionless for a long time.

"Luo Changsheng," Yun Che's eyes narrowed slightly as he said in a low voice, "Could it be that... you're scared?"

These words undoubtedly stung Luo Changsheng fiercely. His long-widened pupils suddenly constricted, his chest heaved, and he forced a faint smile onto his lips. "Me... scared... of... you!?"

"Changsheng!" Luo Guxie grabbed him, her voice solemn. "The lightning aura on Yun Che is extremely strange. Don't go for now..."

Before Luo Guxie could finish, Luo Changsheng suddenly broke free, soared into the air, and landed right in front of Yun Che.

Their gazes met, but unlike before, this time, Luo Changsheng's eyes trembled uncontrollably, while Yun Che's remained icily indifferent.

*Crackle... crackle... crackle...*

The sound of flashing lightning was exceptionally jarring. Luo Changsheng was only ten zhang away from him, and when his gaze met the pale lightning, he felt as though countless steel needles were piercing his soul. Even stranger, he couldn't perceive Yun Che's aura at all... not only his profound energy but also his life force was completely undetectable.

And it wasn't just him; even his master Luo Guxie, and all the God Emperors, couldn't sense Yun Che's aura in the slightest... The layer of pale lightning covering him completely isolated Yun Che's profound energy and life force, to the extent that even the spiritual perception of a Divine Master couldn't penetrate it.

"..." Luo Changsheng's chest rose and fell more and more violently, and his heart pounded uncontrollably, almost bursting out of his chest.

Less than a quarter of an hour ago, he had been completely crushing Yun Che, pushing him to the brink of despair, and trampling him at will. But now, his body and soul were in uncontrolled fear... Such an immense disparity naturally brought an overwhelming sense of shame.

He was Luo Changsheng, who had achieved Divine Kinghood, the youngest Divine King in the history of the Eastern Divine Region, the most extraordinary genius! How could he show fear before someone who had just undergone a lightning tribulation, someone he had just wantonly trampled upon!

He absolutely could not retreat or be defeated!!

He couldn't, no matter what... there was no reason to retreat or lose!

He forcefully composed himself, bit his tongue, and straightened his posture, forcing a faint smile onto his face—the smile of a strong person facing a weaker one. "Yun Che, you truly have given me another huge surprise. Heh, the Nine-Stage Lightning Tribulation, extraordinary... truly extraordinary!"

Yun Che said nothing.

"I have to admit, in the future, you might very well surpass me. Unfortunately, that's in the future." Luo Changsheng's lips curled slightly, forming a somewhat twisted smile... as if telling Yun Che that whether he even had a future was unknown.

"But as for you now... never mind a nine-stage lightning tribulation, even if it were ten stages, or a hundred stages, you are still merely someone who has just undergone a tribulation and is only at the initial Divine Spirit Realm. You can't be so naive as to think you're qualified to be my opponent now, can you?"

Yun Che remained silent, a bone-chilling glint flickering in the depths of his indifferent eyes.

Reverend Quhui frowned, then waved his arm. "The Conferred God Ascendant Battle continues, rules as before. Commence!"

Clearly, Luo Changsheng had convinced himself with his own words; the fact that "Yun Che was only at the initial Divine Spirit Realm" firmly dominated his consciousness. His gaze became resolute as he casually extended a hand towards Yun Che. "As a Divine King, I disdain to make the first move against someone who has just entered the Divine Spirit Realm. Come, attack with all your might. Let me see how much you've improved since before."

Yun Che still said nothing. He slowly raised his hand, extending a single finger towards Luo Changsheng.

A faint hum. A beam of white lightning shot out from his fingertip...

In an instant, it pierced straight through Luo Changsheng's body.

Luo Changsheng had no reaction; he only felt an inexplicable chill in his chest, followed by intense pain. He instinctively lowered his head, only then realizing that a bloodied hole had appeared in his chest.

A bloodied hole that had directly pierced through his body.

Luo Changsheng's pupils instantly constricted to the size of needlepoints, and all the profound practitioners on the Conferred God Stage stood frozen in place.

There was no surge of profound energy, just a flash of lightning, and Luo Changsheng's body was already pierced... That was a Divine King's spiritual perception, a Divine King's body, yet Luo Changsheng showed no reaction whatsoever. His protective profound energy seemed non-existent, not even emitting a defensive hum or struggle.

Blood finally gushed forth. Luo Changsheng let out a muffled groan, pressing his palm firmly over the wound... The bloodied hole wasn't large; for a Divine King, it wasn't a severe injury. However, it inflicted a near-devastating blow to Luo Changsheng's spirit.

Yun Che's finger twitched slightly, and the lightning on its tip flashed.

*Thump!!*

Another bloodied hole, piercing through his body, appeared on Luo Changsheng's right chest. Luo Changsheng groaned in pain, stumbling back, his entire heart convulsing violently as he felt the chilling air and intense pain passing through his body...

His spiritual perception still showed no reaction, and his protective profound energy offered no resistance whatsoever.

"You..." He stared at Yun Che, his body trembling uncontrollably, but fear quickly transformed into humiliation, then into overwhelming resentment and fury. He let out a low roar, a grey light flashed, and the Dragon Sorrow Blade appeared in his hand. Surging Divine King power erupted throughout his body as he fiercely brought the blade down towards Yun Che.

In his previous battle with Yun Che, Luo Changsheng had feared crushing Yun Che directly, so he had never used more than a third of his power from start to finish. But with this strike, driven by invisible fear, his Divine King power fully erupted. Wherever the Dragon Sorrow Blade passed, it brought forth chaotic spatial ripples.

If this were Yun Che from a quarter of an hour ago, this strike would undoubtedly have killed him.

However, facing Luo Changsheng's strike, infused with all his power, Yun Che remained completely still. Only his right arm slowly rose, his slightly open palm meeting the Dragon Sorrow Blade as it descended from above.

This sight made everyone's hearts skip a beat.

"Yun Che... could it be that he's going to..."

Yun Che's action made Luo Changsheng's eyes widen. With a low roar, the momentum of his blade, filled with Divine King power, grew even fiercer. "You seek death!!"