Chapter 1258: Sealing the Gods Concludes

The events unfolded with such intensity and drama that Yun Che was drenched in cold sweat after dealing with them. He knew he was refusing things that countless others could only dream of, and that his rejections would appear utterly incomprehensible to them. However, only he truly knew what he desired in his heart.

Putting away the Dragon God Seal, Yun Che, fearing another strange incident, immediately spoke: "I have decided on the profound art I wish to learn. May I state it now?"

"Oh? Of course." The Heaven Smiting God Emperor nodded. "However, many profound arts of the King Realm require special profound veins, and some are absolutely forbidden from being taught to outsiders due to taboos."

"This junior understands," Yun Che said, his gaze shifting to the Star God Realm's location. "This junior hopes to have the good fortune to cultivate the Star God Realm's unique divine skill—Star God Shattered Shadow!"

"...So that's it." The Heaven Smiting God Emperor nodded, unable to hide a hint of disappointment that Yun Che hadn't chosen the Heaven Smiting Realm. "Star God Shattered Shadow is indeed a divine skill of the Star God Realm, and it doesn't involve bloodlines or taboos. Star God Emperor, what are your thoughts?"

The Star God Emperor's brows twitched slightly. He clearly hadn't expected Yun Che to choose the Star God Realm. He had refused the Heaven Smiting God Emperor, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor and the Goddess, and the Dragon Monarch, only to suddenly choose his Star God Realm... Although it was only for the reward of being first in the Conferred God Battle, for a few moments, the Star God Emperor actually felt a strange, flattered surprise.

Just as the Star God Emperor was about to speak, the Moon God Emperor suddenly interjected: "This is quite strange. In my opinion, your Snow Song Realm's 'Moonbane Shadow' is in no way inferior to Star God Shattered Shadow. Furthermore, Star God Shattered Shadow is difficult to cultivate and master, and it certainly cannot achieve the miraculous 'Shadow Concealment.' Your choice is very peculiar."

The Star God Emperor's face clouded with anger, barely suppressing an outburst.

Yun Che explained: "When my master first taught me Moonbane Shadow, she mentioned that the pinnacle of movement techniques in the Eastern Divine Region belonged to the Heavenly Slaughter Star God of the Star God Realm. She specifically said that her Star God Shattered Shadow was exquisitely subtle, unpredictable, and one of the most supreme movement techniques of this era. While our sect's Moonbane Shadow is profound, it is simply no match for Star God Shattered Shadow. Thus, this junior has long yearned for it."

"If I could have the chance to cultivate Star God Shattered Shadow, even if my talent is mediocre and I cannot master it, it would still be an experience to behold and fulfill a long-held wish... I hope the Star God Emperor will grant my request."

Yun Che's tone was sincere, with a hint of eagerness. The Star God Emperor slowly nodded, his face beaming with a rare show of pride before the other God Emperors. He smiled slightly and said, "Star God Shattered Shadow is indeed one of the top movement techniques in the Eastern Divine Region, but it is also exceptionally difficult to cultivate and master. If one relies solely on the divine art, it would be extremely difficult to achieve mastery..."

He stopped mid-sentence and turned his gaze, asking, "Heaven Smiting God Emperor, the chosen children are entering the Heaven Smiting Divine Realm in a month, correct?"

"That is correct."

"Good." The Star God Emperor nodded. "How about this, Yun Che? You can return to the Star God Realm with me. I will instruct the Heavenly Slaughter Star God to personally teach you Star God Shattered Shadow. After one month, I will send someone to escort you back to the Heaven Smiting Realm."

Tumi, the Heavenly Origin Star God, who stood beside the Star God Emperor, subtly changed expression, then seemed to ponder.

The Heaven Smiting God Emperor's brows furrowed slightly, but then he heard Yun Che respond with immense excitement: "This is what this junior has dreamed of! In that case... many thanks to the Star God Emperor for granting this wish."

The Heaven Smiting God Emperor could only swallow the words he was about to say, and instead remarked, "It seems it won't even be a month. Moon God Emperor, with all the heroes of the Eastern Divine Region gathered here, you should have something important to announce, correct?"

Hearing this, the Moon God Emperor stepped forward and smiled slightly. "Although the Profound God Convention has concluded, there is no need for all of you to rush back. In half a month, it will be this King's wedding. Most of you present should have received the invitations I sent out. I hope you will grace us with your presence then."

"The thousand chosen children determined by the Profound God Convention represent the future of the Eastern Divine Region. Since their entry into the Heaven Smiting Divine Realm is a month from now, please also come along then."

When the Moon God Emperor finished speaking, he naturally received an overwhelming response. "Congratulations to the Moon God Emperor on his wedding!" "The Moon God Emperor's wedding is a grand event for the entire Eastern Divine Region; how could we possibly miss it?" "It is our great fortune to be invited by the Moon God Emperor; we will certainly attend..."

Who would dare refuse an invitation from the Moon God Emperor? Moreover, for the vast majority, entering the Moon God Realm would be a first in their lives, perhaps even the only time, and there was absolutely no reason not to go.

However, upon mentioning the Moon God Emperor's new marriage, everyone involuntarily recalled the enormous "scandal" from back then. That scandal was enough to make any man lose all face, yet after only a little over thirty years, the Moon God Emperor had surprisingly announced he was getting married again. In the vast God Realm, let alone a mere thirty-odd years, the Star God Emperor himself was known for his blunt remarks!

The Star God Realm and Moon God Realm had long-standing grievances. The humiliation suffered by the Moon God Realm back then was widely believed to be the Star God Realm's doing, which further exacerbated the relationship between the two realms. These words from the Star God Emperor were undoubtedly a cruel, public jab at the Moon God Emperor's greatest humiliation in his life.

The Heaven Smiting God Emperor was also greatly startled. Both the Star God Emperor and Moon God Emperor had promised him to temporarily set aside their grievances during the Profound God Convention. He hadn't expected that as soon as the convention concluded, the Star God Emperor would directly provoke the Moon God Emperor.

Just as he was about to speak, he saw the Moon God Emperor not getting angry at all. Instead, the Moon God Emperor laughed loudly: "Hahaha, thank you, Star God Emperor, for the reminder. In half a month, I hope the Star God Emperor will definitely honor us with his personal presence. Otherwise, it would truly be a great regret in life."

The Moon God Emperor's reaction left everyone dumbfounded.

The Star God Emperor clearly hadn't expected the Moon God Emperor to show no annoyance or anger at all, but rather to laugh and extend an invitation. A nameless surge of anger immediately rose within him, but he had nowhere to vent it. He could only flick his sleeve and let out a cold snort.

"At that time, I will also trouble the Heaven Smiting God Emperor," the Moon God Emperor said, bowing slightly to the Heaven Smiting God Emperor with a smile. Mentioning the wedding in half a month, he clearly became extremely good-humored. The Star God Emperor's deliberate provocation seemed like a mere tickle to him.

This undoubtedly sparked even more wonder and speculation among the crowd about the mysterious "Moon God Empress" whose identity had not yet been revealed.

"Hehe, it's a blessing to be able to contribute a little to the Moon God Emperor's grand event," the Heaven Smiting God Emperor chuckled faintly, then announced: "This Profound God Convention was held due to the 'Crimson Rift.' If the worst situation truly arises in the future, these chosen children will be a powerful force and hope for our Eastern Divine Region."

"However, for now, the Profound God Convention has perfectly concluded, and the Moon God Emperor's joyous event is approaching. All of you may temporarily set aside your worries about the 'Crimson Rift' and stay in my Heaven Smiting Realm. In half a month, this King will personally escort all of you to the Moon God Realm."

"Yun Che, since the Star God Emperor has agreed, you can accompany him to the Star God Realm for now and return in half a month. The Moon God Emperor's wedding is an event of a thousand years; it would be a great pity to miss it." The Heaven Smiting God Emperor specifically said this to Yun Che... or perhaps, these words were intended for the Star God Emperor.

"...Yes." Yun Che replied. He had no interest whatsoever in the Moon God Realm or the Moon God Emperor's wedding. If he could meet Jasmine in the Star God Realm as he wished, he would naturally want to stay longer. But for now, he couldn't refuse in public, so he could only tentatively agree.

In the distant clouds, a red silhouette silently departed.

Moon God Realm, Empress Palace.

The woman wore a moon-white long gown, its hem sweeping the ground, embroidered with luxurious and mysterious jade patterns that shimmered with radiant light. Her dark hair was gently tied up with moon-white tassels. Other than that, she wore no jade ornaments and no makeup. Yet her neck and face were like snow and jade; although only her profile was visible, she was already a beauty capable of toppling cities, her immortal grace a dream.

A presence cautiously and swiftly approached at this moment. Soon, a young girl descended from the sky, bowed her head, entered the great hall, and gracefully knelt behind the woman.

"Jinyue, have you found out the reason?" the woman asked softly, without turning around. Though it was a question, her tone was unusually flat, clearly indicating little concern.

"Reporting to Empress," the girl replied with considerable excitement, in contrast to the Empress's indifference. "The previous black clouds were not just over the Moon God Realm; it is said that the entire Eastern Divine Region was covered by them. And the reason... perhaps Your Majesty will not believe it, but it was caused by someone breaking through to the Divine Tribulation Realm."

The Empress's tone finally showed a slight change: "Tribulation lightning clouds?"

"Yes," the girl answered. "That person drew forth an unprecedented nine-stage lightning tribulation, and the thunderclouds were astonishingly exaggerated. And this is not a rumor; it happened on the Heaven Smiting Conferred God Stage during the Conferred God Battle. Lord God Emperors and others witnessed it personally, and people throughout the Eastern Divine Region also saw it through the Star Tablets."

The Moon God Empress: "..."

"That person not only drew forth a nine-stage lightning tribulation but also safely broke through to the Divine Spirit Realm after the tribulation. He defeated Luo Changsheng, who was known as the head of the Four Divine Sons of the Eastern Region, becoming first in the Conferred God Battle. This has now startled the entire Eastern Divine Region."

"A nine-stage lightning tribulation, unprecedented throughout history... It seems he must be an extraordinary person," the Empress whispered.

"Oh, right, that person is the Snow Song Realm disciple I previously mentioned to Your Majesty... Yun Che." Remembering the Empress's previous reaction to that name, the girl's voice became noticeably more cautious.

The Empress remained silent for a long time.

The girl held up a profound image stone with both hands: "This is a profound image recorded from the Star Tablet. If Your Majesty is interested, you may..."

"No need."

Regarding such a momentous event that shook the entire Eastern Divine Region, the Empress showed no concern: "Go fetch today's medicine."

"Will Your Majesty be personally delivering it to Madam again...? This servant will go fetch it now."

The girl quietly retreated, stopping at the hall entrance, and said clearly: "Lord God Emperor should be back in a few more hours. He will surely come to visit Your Majesty immediately."

"You may go." The Empress's expression remained perfectly calm, her voice soft, yet carrying an indifference that deterred anyone from approaching even half a step.