Chapter 1251: Dangerous Person

Luo Changchen knew this moment was inevitable from the moment Luo Gu Xie unleashed her furious attack.

From a young age, Luo Gu Xie was reclusive and harbored intense resentment towards her biological father. She left the Sacred Universe Realm early on, yet her talent and profound comprehension of the Mystic Way were terrifyingly high. She became the top Mystic Way practitioner in the Eastern Divine Region, second only to the King Realms, achieving this entirely without the support of the Sacred Universe Realm. Who her master was remained a complete mystery; even Luo Shangchen did not know, nor does he to this day.

The name "Fairy Gu Xie" was universally known in the Eastern Divine Region. Her status in the Mystic Way alone surpassed that of all lower, middle, and upper realm kings in the region. Given her level of cultivation, her Mystic Way mental state was undoubtedly top-tier. While she was extremely reclusive and eccentric, she would never easily lose control and had never before exhibited such behavior.

There was only one exception…

While everyone else was incredulous at Luo Gu Xie's actions, Luo Changchen understood. She doted on Luo Changsheng to an extreme degree, feeling distressed for a long time even over a minor scratch. Witnessing Luo Changsheng being so thoroughly humiliated and trampled was simply unbearable for her.

Luo Shangchen took a deep breath and calmly stated, "Although Gu Xie has always disdained acknowledging her origins in the Sacred Universe Realm, she is still my sister, Luo Shangchen, and the master of my son, Changsheng. Therefore, my Sacred Universe Realm cannot disclaim responsibility for this matter."

"While Gu Xie's grave mistake is unforgivable, fortunately Yun Che is unharmed, and Gu Xie herself has suffered severe injuries, which can be considered her rightful punishment. I humbly request the grace of the Eternal Heaven to permit me to temporarily take her and Changsheng for healing. Once they have recovered, I will personally return with Gu Xie to confess our transgressions and accept whatever penalty is deemed appropriate."

Luo Shangchen's reply stunned the Exorcism Venerable. It was not only utterly humble and devoid of any defense, but every word also conveyed a profound sense of desolation, even despair.

"My Lord?" The Exorcism Venerable turned his gaze, seeking the Eternal Heaven God Emperor’s decision.

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor, however, raised a hand. His mind was clearly not focused on this matter as he said indifferently, "Sacred Universe Realm King, you may go. But there is no need to return to confess your sins. Inform Luo Gu Xie that she is forbidden from stepping a single half-step into my Eternal Heaven Realm for the next thousand years."

Those three words, "you may go," though seemingly granting permission for Luo Shangchen to heal Luo Gu Xie and Luo Changsheng, were in reality an expulsion.

Luo Shangchen said nothing. He lifted Luo Changsheng and Luo Gu Xie, rose into the air, and departed silently. All the other members of the Sacred Universe Realm followed suit.

The foremost star realm of the Eastern Region, which had arrived with imposing celestial might, departed in utter disarray.

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor's punishment was not severe, and no one raised objections. After all, they were dealing with Luo Gu Xie and the Sacred Universe Realm. Even beneath the King Realms, there were individuals the Eternal Heaven Realm had to be wary of, and Luo Gu Xie and Luo Shangchen were two such figures – especially Luo Gu Xie.

Moreover, while Luo Gu Xie was indeed the aggressor, the true victim was not Yun Che; it was the Sacred Universe Realm. They were undoubtedly the greatest sufferers of this Profound God Convention. From Luo Chang'an to Luo Changsheng, and then to Luo Gu Xie, their honor was utterly lost, and their dignity completely shattered.

Since they had already suffered the consequences of their actions, the Eternal Heaven God Emperor naturally saw no need to add insult to injury and needlessly cultivate further resentment.

The losers were, after all, just that: losers. After a moment of reflection, everyone's attention naturally shifted to the victors.

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor rose and announced loudly, "This Profound God Convention now concludes perfectly. The three preliminary rounds selected a thousand Conferred God Children for our Eastern Divine Region, and the Conferred God Battle itself was spectacular in every match, truly displaying the astonishing prowess of the younger generation. The battle for supremacy between Yun Che and Luo Changsheng left even our generation in awe and shall be inscribed in history."

"Luo Changsheng is the youngest Divine King in history, and Yun Che, attracting a nine-stage lightning tribulation, is even more astonishing. Both of these individuals were born in our Eastern Divine Region, a true gift and blessing from the heavens. In the future, they are destined to illuminate our Eastern Divine Region with dazzling celestial light…"

This Profound God Convention had come into being due to an impending calamity. The Conferred God Battle, showcasing the unparalleled brilliance of the divine children, far surpassed all previous events, subtly fostering the idea that these individuals were "born to answer the call of tribulation."

With the Eternal Heaven God Emperor's personal declaration, this Profound God Convention officially drew to a close. Shortly after, the rankings of the thirty-one Conferred God Children appeared on the light screen.

The Conferred God Battle consisted solely of win-loss matches, with no direct ranking battles. The final rankings, beyond mere victory or defeat, were determined by the various God Emperors based on comprehensive assessments of strength and overall performance.

First place: Yun Che.Second place: Luo Changsheng.Third place: Shui Yingyue.Fourth place: Jun Xilei.

These top four rankings signified the emergence of the Eastern Divine Region's new Four Conferred God Children. Yun Che stood proudly at the pinnacle, surpassing the former Four Conferred God Children and looking down upon all the younger generation of the Eastern Divine Region.

Surprisingly, fifth place went to Shui Meiyin, who was also the youngest participant in the Conferred God Battle, and indeed, the entire Profound God Convention.

Everyone from the Snow Song Realm sat rigidly upright, their faces flushed. They were not overcome with excitement, but rather with a prolonged sense of daze. From an unremarkable presence, they had suddenly become the focal point of the entire Eastern Divine Region. Such an honor was something they had never experienced, nor had they ever dared to imagine.

At that moment, they were enveloped by nothing but an overwhelming sense of unreality.

Mu Huanzhi's hand remained tightly clutched to his pale, long beard, pulling his face askew, as if only by doing so could he convince himself that he wasn't trapped in the most ephemeral of dreams.

Mu Bingyun gazed at Yun Che, her eyes distant and misty for a long time. First place in the Conferred God Battle – he had finally achieved his deepest desire. He had truly succeeded.

His success was built upon an astonishing series of miracles.

Yet, behind these miracles lay his unwavering persistence, profound conviction, arduous struggles, shed blood, and even his very life.

He deserved this outcome!

She only hoped that he would finally achieve his desires without any further complications.

However…

While Mu Bingyun felt joy, a deep worry also settled in the depths of her icy eyes.

For Yun Che was simply too dazzling at this moment…

A Divine Tribulation defying a Divine Spirit.A Divine Spirit defeating a Divine King.Possessing not only Luo Changsheng's three divine powers and three elements but also an immensely powerful dragon soul.Enduring the God Realm's unprecedented nine-stage lightning tribulation…Guiding the power of the Heavenly Way to severely wound Luo Gu Xie…

Any single one of these feats would be enough to shake the Mystic Realm. What kind of sensation, attention, and ramifications would arise from all of them converging upon one person…

Mu Bingyun could neither imagine nor predict the outcome, for Yun Che’s aura at this moment was so incandescent it could outshine even the King Realms.

"…Yun Che, Luo Changsheng, Shui Yingyue, and Jun Xilei are hereby recognized as the Four Conferred God Children of this Profound God Convention, and each will be awarded a 'Heavenly Star Jade'."

"Heavenly Star Jade? What is that?" Huo Poyun whispered.

"It is one of the highest-tier profound jades in the God Realm," Huo Rulie explained. "Known as the 'Stone of Eternity,' it even surpasses Nine-Sun Jade."

"Superior to Nine-Sun Jade?" Huo Poyun gasped in surprise.

"Heavenly Star Jade exists exclusively within the God Realm of Absolute Beginning. The energy contained within each Heavenly Star Jade is comparable to that of a small star, hence its name. It can be used to forge the most supreme profound artifacts or profound formations, and it also serves as a power source for profound vessels like profound boats and warships. A single Heavenly Star Jade, even for the 'Divine Martial Heavenly Palace' of the Divine Martial Realm that you witnessed earlier, could power it for several decades!"

Huo Poyun listened, his mouth agape.

"Yun Che," the Eternal Heaven God Emperor continued, "as the first-ranked Conferred God Child, you shall receive an unprecedented special reward: you may select any profound art or profound skill from the Four King Realms – the Brahma Monarch God Emperor, the Star God Realm, the Moon God Realm, and my Eternal Heaven God Realm. As long as it does not infringe upon any taboos, it will be fully imparted to you."

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor smiled faintly. "If you already have a choice in mind, you may declare it now, or you may take a few days to consider before making your decision."

Before Yun Che could reply, the Brahma Monarch God Emperor suddenly interjected, "Before that, Qianye has something to say."

"Oh?" The Eternal Heaven God Emperor tilted his head.

The Brahma Monarch God Emperor offered a faint smile, his gaze fixed directly on Yun Che. "Yun Che, there is something this King finds quite perplexing. Your ability to attract a nine-stage lightning tribulation is naturally a shocking display of talent, truly unprecedented; even this King is profoundly astonished. Furthermore, the might of that nine-stage lightning tribulation instilled fear even in this King. Had it fallen upon me, I believe I would have been reduced to ashes. Yet you emerged completely unscathed. I wonder what the reason for this might be?"

Yun Che remained silent.

All eyes converged on Yun Che, scrutinizing his every fleeting expression and every subtle shift in his gaze. The Brahma Monarch God Emperor’s question was undoubtedly a major point of confusion for everyone present.

"An excellent question!" The Heaven Punishing God Emperor remarked with a chuckle. "I never expected the Brahma Monarch God Emperor to be even more impatient than I am. Tsk tsk, it's hardly surprising. Something that even the esteemed Brahma Monarch God Emperor cannot comprehend is indeed a rarity."

He then turned to the Dragon Emperor and said, "Yun Che, as a human from the Eastern Region, carries a high-level dragon soul. If I'm not mistaken, it is very likely a True Dragon's soul. As beings from the highest plane in this world, to bestow one's dragon soul upon a young human—Your Highness Dragon Emperor, you must be quite curious as well, no?"

The Dragon Emperor’s expression remained entirely placid as he stated calmly, "The dragon soul within Yun Che is indeed that of a True Dragon."

The Dragon Emperor's words caused a ripple of commotion among the onlookers. A True Dragon is a dragon that has reached the Divine Master Realm. As the venerable among all beings, a Divine Master Realm dragon represents the pinnacle of existence among all spirits within the God Realm. Before a True Dragon, all other beings must bow in deference.

Yun Che was silent.

"However," the Dragon Emperor continued, "a dragon soul can only be willingly bestowed; it can never be forcibly taken or possessed. Since that True Dragon willingly granted a portion of its soul to Yun Che, it suggests either that Yun Che had shown it immense kindness, or that it highly valued Yun Che's exceptional talent. Regardless of the reason, it was a willing act."

"Given that, what does it matter which True Dragon bestowed it, or why Yun Che received it? How is that anyone else's concern?"

The Heaven Punishing God Emperor was instantly silenced, and the Brahma Monarch God Emperor's eyebrows twitched slightly.

The Dragon Emperor's statement implicitly conveyed another meaning: how Yun Che survived the nine-stage lightning tribulation was his own affair and irrelevant to anyone else.

"Senior Dragon Emperor's sentiment, Ying'er wholeheartedly concurs."

A woman's voice, like an ethereal string plucked from beyond the heavens, suddenly swept through everyone's hearts, causing their souls to tremble.

Qianye Ying'er. She had suddenly appeared to observe the battle for supremacy, remaining remarkably silent throughout, almost without uttering a single word. Yet at this moment, she spoke with a serene grace, and though it was but a brief sentence, it instantly captivated every eye and soul in the arena. Even the Brahma Monarch God Emperor's brow twitched, and a flicker of doubt appeared in the depths of his eyes. He knew well that his daughter was by no means a "considerate" person.

Unless…

"Yun Che, if you do not wish to explain how you safely endured the nine-stage lightning tribulation, then you need not. No one possesses the right to compel you," Qianye Ying'er spoke slowly. "As for secrets, it is naturally always better for fewer people to know them."

Surrounded by a host of God Emperors, her words carried an indifference that transcended all, like a sacred decree from the heavens.

The various God Emperors frowned, yet the Brahma Monarch God Emperor merely displayed a look of doubt, neither pressing further nor refuting Qianye Ying'er's statement.

Yun Che's heart suddenly lurched.

Qianye Ying'er's words were clearly meant to relieve him of his predicament, yet for some inexplicable reason, as her gaze fell upon him, a bone-chilling coldness suddenly spread through his entire body.

The mysterious golden mask obscured half of her face and her eyes, preventing him from meeting her gaze. Yet, Yun Che distinctly felt a terrifying sensation that his entire being – from inside to out, from body to soul – had been completely seen through by her.

He had experienced this feeling before when confronting powerful individuals far superior to himself, but never had it been as utterly extreme as it was now.

The Brahma Monarch Goddess… Qianye Ying’er…

At that moment, Yun Che etched this name deeply into his memory, branding it onto his heart.

Within those few brief moments, Yun Che had already marked her as the single most dangerous person he would ever encounter in his life.