Chapter 1427: Granting Grace

Luo Guxie fled, and this unforeseen “calamity” concluded in an even more unexpected way, with an equally unexpected outcome.

At the Divine Master realm, severed limbs can be regenerated, and the recovery period is not long. However, this humiliation will be etched into her soul for life. Especially for someone of Luo Guxie’s standing, how many people in this world could make her lose face? For her, this was more than just simple humiliation; it was highly likely to become an inescapable nightmare that would haunt her forever.

Unless, one day, she could personally kill Mu Xuanyin—just as she so desperately wanted to personally kill Yun Che.

And she would forcibly ignore the fact that all of this was her own doing.

The Ice Phoenix Realm was silent. No one cheered. Not until the Starfall Hall had completely departed and the aftershocks of the fierce battle had entirely dissipated did anyone speak. Shock, bewilderment, and stupor were etched onto the faces of every Ice Phoenix disciple, and even the Hall Masters, Palace Masters, and Elders. It seemed that even a hard slap might not have been enough to snap them out of their daze at that moment.

Their Sect Master, the Snow Song Realm King, had defeated Luo Guxie—the widely known and respected figure, the foremost individual below the Eastern Divine Region’s King Realms!

Moreover, it was a crushing defeat!

In fact, their reaction was entirely normal. Even the Glazed Light Realm King, Shui Qianheng, nearly had his eyes pop out of their sockets the moment Mu Xuanyin mercilessly severed Luo Guxie’s arm.

Huo Poyun’s gaze remained fixed for a long time before he finally, with great difficulty, turned to Yun Che and stammered, “Your… your master… she… she…”

“Heh, she’s quite impressive, isn’t she?” Yun Che said, pressing the tip of his nose and feigning composure.

Huo Poyun nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at grain.

“Now that she’s defeated Luo Guxie, she truly is the ‘number one’,” Shui Meiyin said softly. “Brother Yun Che is the number one among the younger generation, and Senior Mu is the number one below the Eastern Divine Region’s King Realms… truly worthy of being Brother Yun Che’s master.”

Listening to his daughter’s whisper, Shui Qianheng’s mouth, which had been wide open for a long time, finally closed little by little.

He had “condescended” to come here for his daughter, but he never expected to witness, or rather, to bear witness to such a world-shaking event, one that was bound to shock the entire God Realm.

With a flash of blue light, Mu Xuanyin appeared. Her gaze swept over Yun Che, confirming he was unharmed, then she turned to the Brahma Heaven God Emperor and said, “This junior failed to hold back just now and was quite presumptuous. I ask the Brahma Heaven God Emperor to forgive me.”

Shui Qianheng’s mouth twitched violently. He had seen it clearly—everyone had seen it clearly: when the Brahma Heaven God Emperor had intervened, she hadn’t “failed to hold back”; she had clearly slammed her palm hard onto his forehead…

In her rage, she had not only delivered a killing blow to Luo Guxie but had even dared to strike the Brahma Heaven God Emperor. Shui Qianheng involuntarily shivered as he looked at her retreating figure.

This woman must absolutely not be provoked, Shui Qianheng thought to himself emphatically. He now clearly felt that Mu Xuanyin was even more terrifying than Luo Guxie, in every sense of the word.

His gaze shifted from Mu Xuanyin to Shui Meiyin, and for some reason, his heart tightened. Luo Guxie’s sudden attack on Yun Che, even though Yun Che hadn’t sustained a single scratch, had infuriated Mu Xuanyin to such an extent. Considering his daughter’s persistent affection for Yun Che, which had endured for three thousand years…

What was this strange feeling of unease?

“Heh, it’s quite alright, quite alright,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor said, smiling, completely unperturbed. “The Snow Song Realm King’s eagerness to protect her disciple is entirely understandable.”

“Indeed,” Shui Qianheng interjected. “The Snow Song Realm King’s profound strength is astounding, yet her care and concern for the younger generation are deeply admirable.”

Upon his first arrival in Snow Song, Shui Qianheng had faced Mu Xuanyin with a smile and an air of dignified superiority. Now, his words were noticeably more humble.

Mu Xuanyin nodded slightly. “Esteemed guests, Xuanyin is immensely grateful for your personal presence here on behalf of my Snow Song disciple. Che’er, quickly express your gratitude.”

“Yes,” Yun Che stepped forward, bowed, and said, “Brahma Heaven God Emperor, Senior Shui, this junior is beyond grateful and exceedingly apprehensive for your presence here.”

“It’s nothing, nothing at all,” Shui Qianheng said with a chuckle.

“Alas,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor said, looking at Yun Che with a deep sigh, “the Mystic God Convention back then was precisely to find a ‘miracle’ like you. Your appearance filled this old man with boundless joy, but I failed to protect you, allowing you to suffer a calamity that nearly became a lifelong regret. Seeing you well now brings great joy and peace to this old man’s heart.”

Yun Che said gratefully, “What virtue or ability does this junior possess… this kindness, this junior truly has no way to repay.”

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor smiled and shook his head, then sighed, “No wonder you were able to overpower the Four God Children and emerge victorious from the Conferred God Battle at the Mystic God Convention. So, you actually have such a master. No wonder the Snow Song Realm King did not personally appear at the Mystic God Convention.”

“Severely injuring Luo Guxie within a hundred breaths… such cultivation, I fear…” The Brahma Heaven God Emperor did not finish his sentence, as the rest of his thoughts would have been too shocking. Instead, he changed the subject: “This old man truly never knew that such an unparalleled woman existed in the north of my Eastern Divine Region.”

Mu Xuanyin said, “The Snow Song Realm is merely a small realm after all. This junior did not intentionally conceal herself but dared not attract too much attention.”

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor nodded. He understood, of course, but what he felt more was a shock he couldn’t suppress.

Xia Qingyue said, “Senior Mu, Luo Guxie had already been persuaded to leave. Why did you suddenly change your mind?”

By “changed your mind,” she meant why Mu Xuanyin had chosen to actively expose her long-hidden strength. Exposing one’s “trump card” was always an unwise move.

Mu Xuanyin said, “The Crimson Calamity could erupt at any time, and it concerns the life and death of the Eastern Divine Region. This King naturally should not hold back any power.”

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor nodded in approval. “Your thinking is a blessing to my Eastern Divine Region.”

“Furthermore, this King does not want others to think my Snow Song is a place to be easily bullied! Luo Guxie’s nature is malevolent. If not for this, she would certainly seek another opportunity to return after you leave!”

“I see.” Xia Qingyue nodded slightly, but this reason did not fully convince her.

But then, she suddenly thought of something. Her gaze shifted subtly, acquiring a hint of complexity, and she asked her second question: “Senior Mu, Yun Che’s return this time was likely not meant to be known by others. Yet, the news has suddenly spread throughout the Eastern Divine Region, and the source is precisely the Sacred Universe Realm. The swift arrival of the Brahma Heaven God Emperor and the Glazed Light Realm King must mean they heard the rumors immediately. The source of those rumors should also be the Sacred Universe Realm, right?”

“Indeed,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor nodded. “The Starfall Hall of the Sacred Universe Realm suddenly mobilized at extreme speed, heading straight north. It was difficult not to notice. Upon investigation, we discovered that it was not Luo Changsheng in the Starfall Hall, but Luo Guxie.”

“Before Luo Guxie left, she had declared in a furious rage that she “would personally kill Yun Che.” This declaration spread widely, making it easy to confirm. When this old man first heard the rumor, I could not believe it, as it was truly impossible for Yun Che to escape the Calamity of the Evil Infant with his power. However, after later receiving a message from the Moon God Realm, I learned that it was highly likely to be true, and after much thought, I personally came to investigate.”

“...?” For the third time, Yun Che heard the words “Evil Infant.”

“I, Shui, also came for the same reason,” Shui Qianheng said.

“As expected,” Xia Qingyue said. “Given that, Senior Mu, why did you not continue to press Luo Guxie for how she knew Yun Che was still alive and here in the Snow Song Realm?”

Mu Xuanyin glanced at Yun Che and said, “Yun Che should already have the answer to this matter in his heart. It’s best to let him handle it himself.”

“Oh?” Everyone present looked puzzled.

“Yun Che,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor asked, “during the Calamity of the Evil Infant, a large number of Star Gods, Moon Gods, Brahma Kings, and my Brahma Heaven’s Guardians perished. The Star God Realm became a silent wasteland under the calamity. How exactly did you escape?”

“...!!?” The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s words greatly shook Yun Che’s heart, and he urgently asked, “What did you say?!”

The Star God Realm… not a blade of grass remaining? A large number of Star Gods and Moon Gods perished? Hearing these words, anyone would turn pale with fright. Yun Che immediately realized his lapse in composure, quickly composed himself, and asked with a frown, “This junior has not been in the God Realm these past few years, and I was not buried back then…”

“Yun Che escaped from the Star God Realm with a Vanishing God Stone before the Calamity of the Evil Infant erupted,” Mu Xuanyin suddenly interjected. “He has also been in the lower realms these past few years and has just returned, so he is unaware of the Evil Infant matter. This King also had no time to tell him. This King will speak to him about this later.”

“Oh… I see,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor nodded, not pressing further. “Regardless, Yun Che’s survival is a blessing to my Eastern Divine Region. Your existence, Snow Song Realm King, is also a great fortune for the Eastern Divine Region. Currently, my Eastern Divine Region is shrouded in a crimson shadow, and the disaster behind it may be more terrifying than anyone imagines. With the assistance of the Snow Song Realm King, my Eastern Divine Region has gained another ray of hope.”

Mu Xuanyin said, “The Brahma Heaven God Emperor speaks too highly. This junior feels unworthy.”

“With your power, you are worthy of any praise in this world,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor said with a chuckle. “This old man’s journey has not been in vain. I shall not disturb you further.”

He had personally come here with the intention of taking Yun Che back to the Brahma Heaven God Realm, but it now seemed unnecessary.

Mu Xuanyin tried to persuade him to stay. “The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s personal visit to Snow Song is both a great kindness and a great fortune. At least allow this junior to fulfill a small part of my host duties.”

“Heh, there’s no need,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor smiled. “The Brahma Heaven Convention is approaching. This old man will soon meet the Snow Song and Glazed Light Realm Kings again. Meiyin, Poyun, this time, I will also need the strength of you two.”

Huo Poyun stepped forward and said solemnly, “Poyun received the great kindness of recreation from the Brahma Heaven Realm. Whatever you command, I will not shrink from even death.”

“Meiyin will go with Daddy,” Shui Meiyin also said very seriously, secretly glancing at Yun Che at the same time, her words trailing off as if she had more to say.

“Good,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor nodded with satisfaction. In the current situation, the sudden emergence of a figure like Mu Xuanyin in the Eastern Divine Region was undoubtedly the best news.

As for why she, being in a mid-tier star realm, could break the “boundary” that only King Realms could break and achieve the tenth-level Divine Master, now was simply not the time to investigate.

“Since that’s the case, this old man shall…”

Mid-sentence, his voice and expression suddenly froze simultaneously, and his face quickly became shrouded in a thick layer of black aura.

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s sudden change startled everyone. Shui Qianheng frowned and asked, “Brahma Heaven God Emperor, you…”

Pfft!!

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s body trembled violently, and a mouthful of dark, terrifying black blood spurted out.

“...!?” Yun Che was truly astonished. The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s condition clearly indicated an internal injury eruption. But who could injure someone of the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s stature? Who would dare?

Moreover, the black blood he spat out clearly emanated an extremely dense and surprisingly high-level dark aura!

He also suddenly noticed that aside from himself, although others also showed surprise, it wasn’t the expected level of shock. Shui Meiyin asked, “Grandpa Brahma Heaven, are you alright?”

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor placed a hand on his chest and said with a chuckle, “It’s nothing; I didn’t expect it to suddenly erupt, making you witness such a sight.”

Although he smiled, his face was clearly very pale, and his muscles were lightly twitching; he was evidently in great pain.

Yun Che: “...?”

“The Calamity of the Evil Infant has already passed for three years, and even Senior… is helpless?” Huo Poyun asked in disbelief.

“Although the Evil Infant has only recovered a remnant of its power, its terror is beyond common understanding. The only one who can quickly resolve it is the Dragon Queen of the Western Divine Region with her unique light profound energy. With this old man’s power, to completely resolve it, I fear it will take several more years, alas.” He sighed, thinking of the Eastern Divine Region’s current predicament.

Shui Qianheng frowned and said, “I, Shui, heard that Brahma Heaven once sent someone to seek help from the Dragon Queen of the Western Divine Region. Could it be that the Dragon Queen of the Western Divine Region refused to help?”

“That is not the case,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor sighed. “Rather, the Dragon Queen of the Western Divine Region happened to be in seclusion. To prevent disturbance, the Dragon Emperor personally set up a barrier in the Samsara Forbidden Land, making it inaccessible to all. This, too, is fate.”

“...I see.” Shui Qianheng exhaled slightly. Given the Dragon Queen of the Western Divine Region’s level, once she enters seclusion, it’s unknown when it will end. Not to mention ten or eight years, a hundred or a thousand years would be normal.

(Shen Xi... is in seclusion?)

“Heh, there’s no need to worry. This old man will recover after a short period of adjustment… Farewell.”

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor waved his hand, his face showing a relieved smile.

Undoubtedly, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor was the least like a God Emperor in the Eastern Divine Region, and even across the four Divine Regions. He had no arrogance, no imposing majesty. Despite standing at the pinnacle of chaos, he never adopted a condescending posture, only an unchanging gentleness towards all living beings.

“Wait!” Yun Che suddenly blurted out, and after a moment of hesitation, continued, “Senior, I might be able to try to resolve the devilish energy that has corrupted your body.”