Chapter 1250: The First of Fengshen

Without the power of the Heavenly Way, Yun Che's aura was immediately and completely suppressed by Luo Changsheng. Luo Changsheng was covered in blood but felt almost no pain; both his body and soul were consumed by extreme humiliation and resentment. With a furious roar, a green light flashed around him, and a massive vortex of wind swirled before rapidly converging on his right arm, which he thrust directly towards Yun Che's chest. This was an attack without reservation or mercy, aimed directly at killing Yun Che!

Yun Che remained expressionless, instantly activating "Heaven Smiting." The suddenly surging profound energy completely overwhelmed Luo Changsheng's aura as his palm shot out like lightning. Bang!! With a loud bang, waves of energy exploded around them, making space tremble. Luo Changsheng's momentum halted, and his entire body stiffened. His right fist, charged with his utmost power, was firmly grasped by Yun Che. His power felt like it had struck an indestructible pillar of stone, leaving him numb from the shock. Yet, Yun Che barely moved. "You..." Luo Changsheng's pupils constricted, as if plunging into an abyss. His hand felt as if it were clamped in profound steel; no matter how his profound energy surged, he couldn't break free.

"Decent power," Yun Che said, glancing at him. "It actually made my hand feel a tiny bit of pain. Heh... commendable." These words sounded very familiar; they were clearly the same mocking words Luo Changsheng had used earlier when he blocked the Heaven Smiting Sword with his bare hands. As he finished speaking, Yun Che's grip subtly tightened. *Crack!!* The sound of bones shattering was clear, almost deafening. All the finger bones in Luo Changsheng's right hand instantly fractured. He shrieked, his right knee hit the ground heavily, and his entire body trembled wildly in pain. *Snap!!* Yun Che's gaze was cold as he tightened his grip again. The already fractured finger bones immediately turned into a finer powder, and his forearm was mercilessly shattered as well. Luo Changsheng's body shuddered, his face turning from deathly pale to purplish-blue as he desperately channeled surging power towards his numb right arm. With a heavy *bang*, Luo Changsheng was sent flying far away, finally breaking free from Yun Che's hold. But the intense pain from his right arm made his entire body tremble and sweat profusely. His originally handsome and flawless face was twisted like a demon's.

"With just this much power, you want to make me wish I were dead?" Yun Che sneered contemptuously. Under normal circumstances, his Divine Spirit Realm aura would naturally be completely suppressed by Luo Changsheng's Divine King Realm aura. But in "Heaven Smiting" state, he completely overwhelmed Luo Changsheng. Even without relying on the temporarily present power of the Heavenly Way, Luo Changsheng no longer posed the slightest threat to him. "No... impossible..." Luo Changsheng's entire body trembled uncontrollably. His gaze at Yun Che was filled with even deeper terror. "You just passed the lightning tribulation, you're only in the Divine Spirit Realm... Impossible..." Yun Che let out a low chuckle and slowly extended his hand towards Luo Changsheng, not even bothering to retrieve the Heaven Smiting Sword. "Didn't you want to make me wish I were dead? Come on, use all your tricks—like your Heart-Burning Lightning, which shortens your lifespan. Use everything you've got. Let me properly witness just how capable the renowned Young Master Changsheng, the youngest Divine King in the history of the God Realm, truly is!"

Every word was a merciless taunt, each one provoking Luo Changsheng's soul, which was already on the verge of collapse. Luo Shangchen, who was desperately suppressing Luo Guxie's injuries, turned his head at this moment and roared, "Changsheng, don't fight him anymore! He's completely different from before, you can't win against him!" Having been pushed to such a point, Luo Changsheng, whose heart was filled with hatred and humiliation, would never willingly surrender. He took a sharp breath, roared, and his left hand shone with a strange lightning glow, which he then resolutely slammed into his own chest. This was none other than the Heart-Burning Lightning, which amplified profound energy at the cost of one's lifespan! But at that moment, a cold, mocking glint flashed deep in Yun Che's eyes. *Boom—* Yun Che's figure suddenly vanished, instantly reappearing like a phantom before Luo Changsheng, where a burst of golden flame savagely erupted on his chest. Under the exploding flame, Luo Changsheng instantly spat out a jet of blood and was sent flying horizontally a great distance. When he crashed to the ground, the wounds on his body, previously torn by the lightning chains, all burst open, and a mist of blood permeated the air around him.

Luo Changsheng knelt limply on the ground, his face pale as death, blood gushing from his body. The Heart-Burning Lightning, condensed with his vital blood in his hand, had completely dispersed. "I've suddenly changed my mind," Yun Che said deliberately as he slowly walked closer to him. "But don't misunderstand, I'm not afraid of your Heart-Burning Lightning. I just want you to understand something." Yun Che pointed down with his right hand and said coldly, "Luo Changsheng, right now, in front of me, you're nothing but a pathetic plaything to be manipulated. Whatever power I want you to use, you can use. If I don't want you to, you'll never be able to use it, understand?" "Or, you can immediately surrender to me. After all, being a defeated dog, while unsightly, will at least save you a lot of suffering, wouldn't you say?" Luo Changsheng suddenly spat out another large mouthful of crimson blood, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. The words of mockery, contempt, and humiliation he had previously used against Yun Che were flung back into his face by Yun Che, word for word. Although the methods and words were the same, for Luo Changsheng, this was undoubtedly several, even dozens, of times more humiliating!

"Ugh..." It was as if a maddened beast had erupted within Luo Changsheng's chest, which heaved so violently it seemed about to burst. His gaze was completely chaotic until, at one moment, his eyes lost all focus, and he lost all reason. All his wounds burst open, and he, like a beast in utter despair, shrieked and lunged at Yun Che. If one had seen him before today, his current appearance, no one would believe that this was Luo Changsheng... the Young Master Changsheng, leader of the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region. He had insulted first, only to be humiliated ten-fold in return. His Divine King power was completely trampled in an instant. His most proud master, who disregarded his Divine Master dignity to protect him, was injured in a single blow. His body, his power, his pride, his halo, all his self-esteem... all were crushed under Yun Che's feet, thrown into an abyss. He had finally broken.

The lunging Luo Changsheng was utterly like a wild beast seeking to devour someone, and even his profound energy was chaotic beyond measure. Such a Luo Changsheng was no longer fit to be Yun Che's opponent. More terrifying than killing the body was undoubtedly crushing the spirit. Yun Che simply turned his head away, not even sparing Luo Changsheng another glance. With a wave of his arm, lightning suddenly crackled in his hand, and a deep purple lightning bolt shot out, enveloping Luo Changsheng. "Lightning!?" The purple light in Yun Che's hand caused countless profound practitioners to gape in wide-eyed astonishment. With a crackle, Luo Changsheng was entwined by dozens of lightning bolts and heavily flung to the ground. Yun Che soared into the air, then swiftly descended, his right foot stomping hard on Luo Changsheng's left arm. *CRUNCH!!!* "WAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" The sound of shattering was almost more piercing than the crackling lightning. All the bones in Luo Changsheng's left arm were instantly pulverized into fine powder, accompanied by a desperate shriek that sounded as if it came from the Yellow Springs Purgatory.

"Ch-Changsheng!" Luo Shangchen's entire body trembled violently, his eyes wide with fury. "Lightning... Yun Che can actually use lightning power!" the Eternal Heaven God Emperor said. "Ice, fire, lightning... he actually cultivates three elemental profound energies, just like Luo Changsheng!" "That's not ordinary lightning," the Dragon Monarch murmured. "Haven't you noticed, the lightning he's using... has the aura of tribulation lightning." "What?" The Eternal Heaven God Emperor was startled, his gaze sharpening, followed by a sudden look of shock on his face. "This..." "He might have comprehended some of the laws of Heavenly Way tribulation lightning during the lightning tribulation," the Dragon Monarch slowly said. "Limited by his profound energy, he should only be able to use the lowest-grade purple tribulation lightning. But if... he fully comprehends the laws of Heavenly Way tribulation lightning and his profound energy reaches a sufficient level, perhaps, he could release... white tribulation lightning." The Eternal Heaven God Emperor was silent for a long time. The white tribulation lightning that shattered the barrier formed by all the Divine Masters' power... The white tribulation lightning that instantly heavily injured Luo Guxie... If that day truly came, who in the entire world could be Yun Che's opponent!? Wait a minute... Heavenly Way tribulation lightning... those are the laws of the Heavenly Way! How could a human comprehend them? How could a human fully grasp them!?

Yun Che's right foot rested on Luo Changsheng's shattered arm, but his gaze was fixed on the pale distance, not even sparing a glance at Luo Changsheng's pale, twisted face wracked with pain. He said coldly, "Luo Changsheng, we were merely opponents, but you insisted on forcing us into enmity. Heh, indeed, you are the son of the Sacred Universe Realm King and Luo Guxie's disciple. You don't need to fear anyone, and people will always fear you. You can provoke or step on anyone you wish, purely based on your mood. But unfortunately for you, I happen to be someone who isn't afraid of trouble!" "Once I'm angered, it takes quite a long time for me to forgive. So, from now on, anywhere I appear, whether you're Young Master Changsheng or Young Master Short-Lived, you'd best act with your tail between your legs!" Yun Che lifted his foot and fiercely stomped on Luo Changsheng's head. *BOOM!!* The barrier sank under the violent shock, and Luo Changsheng's entire head was brutally stomped into the barrier. Luo Changsheng's body convulsed, his limbs twitched for a moment, then went completely limp, and he made no further movement. Almost simultaneously, Purifying Revered One's thunderous roar resounded: "Luo Changsheng is unconscious! This battle, Yun Che wins!!"

As Purifying Revered One's voice fell silent, the Conferred God Platform erupted in an uproar, yet no one cheered. At this moment, people had almost forgotten that this wasn't merely a contest between Yun Che and Luo Changsheng, but the final battle for supremacy in the Conferred God Battle. Yun Che lifted his foot and sent Luo Changsheng flying far off in the direction of the Sacred Universe Realm. Then he turned and said, "So, I'm the top ranker of this Profound God Convention, right?" "Of course!" Purifying Revered One slowly nodded. "Not just this one; looking back at every Profound God Convention in our Eastern Divine Region, you would be the undisputed number one!" This statement, which offered the highest possible praise, was spoken by Purifying Revered One with absolute certainty. On the other side, Luo Shangchen had already flown up and caught the unconscious Luo Changsheng.

This Profound God Convention was supposed to be Luo Changsheng's stage to dominate the younger generation of the Eastern Divine Region. Before the Conferred God Battle, he was everyone's designated top contender, with no one truly capable of challenging him. But he lost to Yun Che. To salvage his defeat and dignity, he removed his restrictions, became a Divine King, and shocked the Eastern Divine Region. This time, no one believed he could lose, not even the slightest possibility... But he lost again... Not only did he lose, but he was also ruined. He suffered a devastating defeat in profound strength. All his prestige, reputation, and dignity, built up until now, were utterly shattered. Luo Shangchen took a deep breath, his entire body tensing. For the first time, an intense murderous intent flared in his heart towards a junior... He didn't look at Yun Che, fearing his murderous intent would get out of control on the spot. Although he knew clearly in his heart that Luo Changsheng had simply lost, and losing to a monster who summoned a nine-stage lightning tribulation was by no means disgraceful, the main reason he was "ruined" was entirely his own doing. But as Luo Changsheng's father and the Sacred Universe Realm King, how could he not hate Yun Che? Holding Luo Changsheng and carrying the severely injured and unconscious Luo Guxie, Luo Shangchen's eyes were filled with an unprecedented gloom... And all of this was brought about by a junior from a lower realm, who learned from a middle star realm. In his sorrow, he truly realized that perhaps, as Luo Guxie had said, he had never truly understood his proudest son. What he had always seen and understood was only the Luo Changsheng that Luo Changsheng wanted him to see and understand.

At this moment, Purifying Revered One suddenly turned around and glared coldly at Luo Shangchen: "Sacred Universe Realm King, Luo Guxie, as a powerful practitioner who has reached the pinnacle of the profound way, actually launched a venomous attack on a junior in public! Not only were his methods despicable and utterly devoid of profound ethics, but he also showed contempt for my Eternal Heaven Realm and the Profound God Convention. Shouldn't your Sacred Universe Realm provide an explanation for this matter!?"