Chapter 1266: The Only Hope

Yun Che looked up, staring at Jasmine for a while, realizing she wasn't joking. "This is certainly the ideal state, the one I've always dreamed of. But... this is the God Realm, not the Profound Sky Continent or the Illusory Demon Realm. How could I possibly..."

"No, you can, and only you, have this possibility!" Jasmine interrupted him, her starry eyes glowing red as she looked directly at him, every word resonating deeply. "You possess the unique legacy of a Creation God, found nowhere else in this world. Therefore, you must understand one thing: your existence transcends all other living beings in this world!"

Yun Che: "..."

"When you began cultivating the profound way with me at sixteen, did you ever imagine you could contend with the Four Sacred Grounds of the Profound Sky Continent? Yet, in just eight short years, you not only did so, but you also stood above the entire continent!"

"When you arrived in the God Realm, your profound strength hadn't even reached the Divine Way. Yet, in merely three years, you surpassed all the geniuses and 'Divine Sons' of the Eastern Divine Region, reaching the pinnacle of the Profound God Convention."

"Whether the 'True God Prophecy' of the Heaven Mystery Realm will be realized is irrelevant for now. Because you carry the legacy of a Creation God, at the same level, you are far superior to anyone else. You could defeat a Divine Spirit Realm practitioner in the Divine Tribulation Realm, and a Divine King Realm practitioner like Luo Changsheng in the Divine Spirit Realm... you should be most aware of this."

"And if, in the future, you reach the Divine Master Realm, the highest realm attainable by humans, then no one, be they Divine Emperors or Dragon Monarchs, will be your match. Though not a true god, you will be indistinguishable from the 'true gods' of this era."

Jasmine looked at Yun Che, delivering astonishing words. Indeed, at the same profound strength level, Yun Che far surpassed others, implying that his ultimate limit was destined to be far beyond anyone else's. So, Jasmine's words were not mere fantasy...

However, to Yun Che, this future seemed incredibly distant.

The Divine Master Realm was a level he couldn't even dream of aspiring to, let alone perceive, at his current stage.

Even if he could reach such a realm one day, it would undoubtedly take an extremely long time... Given the current situation, he couldn't wait that long, and the Blue Pole Star certainly couldn't either.

After a prolonged moment of stunned silence, Yun Che suddenly thought of something: "Are you talking about... the Everlasting Heaven Pearl?"

"Yes, the Everlasting Heaven Pearl!" Jasmine nodded gravely. "You became invincible on the Blue Pole Star in eight years, and reached the pinnacle of the Profound God Convention in three. So, if you were given three thousand years... with everything you currently possess, after cultivating for three thousand years within the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm, even if you couldn't completely dominate the world, you would certainly be able to ensure you're not controlled by others!"

"This is a once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity, and your only one right now!"

Giving an ordinary Divine Way profound practitioner three thousand years might not even be enough for them to break through their next bottleneck.

But giving a peerless genius three thousand years could directly create a world-shaking powerhouse... This is also why a thousand "Heaven's Chosen Sons" were selected.

And if Yun Che were given three thousand years...

As the person who understood Yun Che best in this world, even Jasmine couldn't predict the heights he would reach.

Moreover, unlike three thousand years in the current world, the three thousand years within the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm would be compressed to three years [in the outside world] and completely safe.

Yun Che's gaze clearly shifted, but he shook his head. "I have thought about this, but it's not feasible. Three thousand years might not be long for experts in the God Realm, but my life has only spanned a few decades. Suddenly being isolated from the world for three millennia... it's a terrifying thought."

"I understand your concern," Jasmine said calmly. "But you should also know that cultivation transcends time. If you focus solely on training without distractions, you won't perceive the passage of time. In the God Realm, many powerful individuals enter secluded cultivation for thousands of years, yet to their perception, it might only feel like a few years, or even days."

"The Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm is precisely a place where one can completely dedicate themselves to cultivation. Those three thousand years will feel much shorter than you imagine; they won't alter your personality or blur or distort the memories of what you hold dear. They will merely make you incredibly powerful without you even realizing it."

Yun Che was indeed aware that cultivation transcended time, but he still shook his head, sighing softly. "Before coming to the God Realm, I promised Caiyi and the others that I would return within five years, no matter what. Now, over three years have passed. If I enter the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm, I won't be able to keep my promise and return within five years. Not only would I break my word, but they would also believe something happened to me in the God Realm..."

"Is one broken promise more important, or your and their lives, and even the survival of the Blue Pole Star!?" Jasmine's voice was stern. She understood that all of this stemmed from Yun Che's relentless pursuit of her. Her soul trembled ceaselessly, and her gaze and voice grew colder and sharper. "The Nine-Level Heavenly Tribulation, the True God Prophecy, and those things about you that even the Dragon Monarch and Divine Emperors cannot comprehend... are you truly unaware of what these will bring you?"

"In the Everlasting Heaven God Realm, on the battlefield of the Conferred God Battle, everyone only shows their bright and proud side. But once you leave that battlefield, without sufficient self-preservation abilities, how will you resist the hidden claws that are inevitably reaching for you?"

"Without enough power, how will you return within five years? Are you prepared to drag the entire Blue Pole Star down with you!?"

Yun Che: "..."

Jasmine's eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze like two sharp, piercing blades, directly striking Yun Che. "Right now, your fame is spreading throughout the entire God Realm. The Dragon Monarch has announced his intention to adopt you, and various Divine Emperors are eagerly extending olive branches. You've been brought to the Star God Realm as an esteemed guest. But the danger hidden behind all this boundless glory... is thousands, even tens of thousands, of times greater than what you perceive or imagine!"

"It's so great that even I cannot protect you. And the only hope is the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm... You must go!"

Yun Che listened quietly. Though his gaze was somewhat dark and uncertain, his expression didn't change much. He was extremely sensitive to "crisis," and he had considered every word Jasmine said. Yet, her words also made him realize that he had still greatly underestimated the terrifying nature of this crisis.

After a long moment, he nodded softly. "Alright, I'll listen to you."

Jasmine's brows relaxed slightly, but deep in her eyes, there was still profound worry. Her voice softened. "There are still two years until the time you promised to return. These two years will be two thousand years within the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm. If, after those 'two thousand years,' you feel strong enough to face the current crisis, you can use a Void Illusion Stone to forcefully leave the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm and return to the Blue Pole Star, thus not breaking your promise."

"If not... two years from now, I will use a special sound transmission method to inform them, so they won't worry unnecessarily. So, you can rest assured."

Jasmine's voice was calm, but as she spoke these words, her hands gently clenched.

Two years from now...

Her then...

Yun Che didn't notice Jasmine's abnormality, or rather, he wouldn't even think to suspect anything. Feeling a slight easing in his heart, he nodded again. "Alright! Since I've decided to enter the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm, I will certainly not waste those three thousand years in the Everlasting Heaven."

"Very good." Seeing Yun Che fully accept, a faint pang went through Jasmine's heart, but at the same time, she breathed a long sigh of relief. "You will enter the Everlasting Heaven Pearl in one month. In half a month, you will return to the Everlasting Heaven Realm."

"Huh? Why in half a month?" Yun Che asked, puzzled. Having gone through so much to see Jasmine, he was extremely emotional. Once he entered the Everlasting Heaven Pearl, it would be a separation of "three thousand years." He now only wished to spend as much time with Jasmine as possible.

"Because before you enter the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm, the Everlasting Heaven Realm is your safest place," Jasmine explained. "The Everlasting Heaven Realm is a King Realm that highly respects the righteous path, and the Everlasting Heaven Pearl willingly serves the Everlasting Heaven Realm—this is the strongest proof. Among the Divine Emperors who have extended olive branches to you, only the Everlasting Heaven Divine Emperor will not use underhanded methods against you. The others are not to be trusted."

"Fifteen days is the limit for how long you can stay here. Fifteen days from now is the Moon God Emperor's grand wedding, and countless star realms and all 'Heaven's Chosen Sons' will travel to the Moon God Realm. You are no exception; otherwise, you will certainly upset some people."

"The Moon God Realm will be filled with powerful figures, and no one will dare to cause trouble there. Afterwards, staying in the Everlasting Heaven Realm will also be sufficiently safe. And once you enter the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm, for those 'three thousand years,' you will be in absolute safety, because no matter how much those people covet you, they cannot force their way into the Everlasting Heaven Divine Realm."

"I understand," Yun Che nodded. Fifteen days... Arriving in the Star God Realm, only to be able to spend fifteen days with Jasmine. But this was the outcome of his actions and the crisis he had attracted; he had to bear it.

"During your fifteen days here..." Jasmine's eyes slowly turned cold. "I will absolutely not let that old thief get near you."

"Old thief? Who?" Yun Che questioned.

"Hmph, it's the Star God Emperor you know," Jasmine said coldly.

Yun Che's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, speechless for a long time.

The Star God Emperor, Jasmine's own father... she actually called him an "old thief"!

Yun Che had known for a long time that Jasmine deeply resented her father, but he never imagined it would be to this extent... This was the first time in his life he had ever heard someone refer to their own father as an "old thief."

Clearly, Jasmine's resentment towards the Star God Emperor had reached a level beyond ordinary comprehension.

"Don't think you can relax during your time here," Jasmine said, her gaze hardening. "Within these fifteen days, you must... Ah!"

Before Jasmine could finish speaking, Yun Che suddenly stepped forward, wrapping his two warm arms gently around her, slowly pulling her into a tight embrace.

"You... I haven't finished!" Jasmine instinctively tried to push him away, but... with his presence surrounding her body, nostrils, and soul, her Heaven Smiting Divine Power seemed to vanish. Her arms, resting softly against Yun Che's chest, felt powerless to push him away.

"Of course, I'll listen to everything Jasmine says," Yun Che closed his eyes, gently and carefully drawing Jasmine's petite body closer into his embrace, with a hint of possessiveness. "But right now, nothing is more important to me than holding you close..."

"Jasmine... I finally found you, only to have... fifteen days..."

Listening to his dream-like murmur, Jasmine's body slowly softened. She closed her eyes, melding tightly with Yun Che's embrace.

There was no sound of weeping, but her shoulders trembled uncontrollably.

Cai Zhi had been wandering outside for several hours and returned cheerfully to Jasmine's Star God Palace. As soon as she entered, she spotted Jasmine.

"Sister!" she called out joyfully, flashing over to Jasmine's side. She smiled brightly. "I just heard so much good news outside! Brother-in-law is simply incredible! He actually drew the Nine-Level Heavenly Tribulation and is being called the Son of the Heavenly Way. Even the Dragon Monarch wants to adopt him!"

"Brother-in-law?" Jasmine's brow furrowed. "Don't call him that!"

"Hehe, it's fine now," Cai Zhi replied, unfazed, smiling like a blooming flower. "I heard that the Everlasting Heaven Divine Emperor and the Brahma Heaven Divine Emperor are vying to take Brother-in-law as their direct disciple, and the Brahma Heaven Divine Emperor even explicitly offered to marry Qianye Ying'er to Brother-in-law! Even though Qianye Ying'er is an annoying, bad woman, her status is incredibly high. If even *she* wants to marry Brother-in-law, then there won't be any 'obstacles' between you and him anymore, hee!"

She had always believed that the obstacle between Jasmine and Yun Che was their immense disparity in status. Thus, Jasmine's resolute refusal to see Yun Che was indeed to protect him.

But now that this "obstacle" was gone, her heart was filled with joy, and the words "Brother-in-law" flowed effortlessly.

"Nonsense," Jasmine retorted, annoyed. "I am his master!"

"But Sister clearly said you severed your master-disciple relationship with him," Cai Zhi said.

"It's not what you're imagining either," Jasmine said with a serious expression. "My relationship with him... is more like the familial bond I share with you. So, stop being ridiculous."

"Hmph, that's not true at all," Cai Zhi retorted, her lips curling. "The way you miss him is completely different from how you miss Brother."

Jasmine: "??"

"After Brother passed away, whenever you missed him, your aura would become so heavy that I wouldn't dare approach. But these past few years, you've always been dazed, as if you've lost your soul. Sometimes, you wouldn't even notice me right beside you." Cai Zhi shook her head repeatedly. "It's completely different!"

"..." Jasmine stood frozen, her eyes blank. After a long moment, she suddenly turned her gaze, speaking coldly. "Fine, call him whatever you want. I called you because I have something important to discuss."

"Oh? What is it?"

"I want you to... teach Yun Che the Sirius Devil Slayer Manual!"