Chapter 1428: Mysterious and Enchanting Sounds

Yun Che’s words immediately drew everyone’s gaze. Mu Xuanyin frowned slightly and said, “Che’er, this matter has nothing to do with medicine. Don’t speak nonsense.”

“Oh?” The Brahma Heaven God Emperor turned his gaze, chuckling, “I’m very pleased that you have such a heart. However, the power of the Evil Infant is beyond your comprehension. I will find other methods.”

Yun Che stopped speaking. He raised his hand, and a pure white profound light gathered in his palm, emitting a sacred, untainted glow.

White profound light was common. Ordinary profound practitioners wouldn’t react much to it. However, the six people around Yun Che—two God Emperors, two Realm Kings, and two newly ascended Divine Masters who had experienced the three thousand years in the Brahma Heaven—upon seeing the white profound light, distinctly sensed an aura named “divine”!

“Light… Light Profound Energy!?” Shui Qianheng gasped instantly.

This time, even Mu Xuanyin and Xia Qingyue’s beautiful eyes trembled. The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s whole body stiffened, and then he suddenly looked up at Yun Che, his gaze drastically changing: “You… this…”

“The world does not only have one person with Light Profound Energy, Senior Shen Xi… *cough cough*... Senior,” Yun Che said calmly, enduring everyone’s bewildered stares. “Four years ago, while I was in the Dragon God Realm, I was taken in by Senior Shen Xi. She said my physique could cultivate Light Profound Energy, so she taught me the Light God Art.”

Xia Qingyue and Mu Xuanyin exchanged glances. From each other’s surprised and confused eyes, they confirmed that neither had any knowledge of this matter.

Mu Xuanyin, a Realm King for ten thousand years, and Xia Qingyue, who inherited the memories and knowledge of past Moon God Emperors, both perfectly understood the concept of “Light Profound Energy.” They also knew clearly that the only person in the current era who possessed Light Profound Energy was Shen Xi, because the conditions for cultivating it were extremely stringent, requiring a pure “Sacred Body” or “Sacred Heart.”

Yun Che and these two things… were they even remotely related?!

“This actually happened…” The Brahma Heaven God Emperor was utterly astonished. No matter how disbelieving he was, what Yun Che emitted was undeniably true Light Profound Energy! That unique divine aura was impossible to imitate or fake.

Yun Che continued, “Senior Shen Xi has shown me great kindness. Without her permission, I dare not reveal too much. But if Light Profound Energy can truly help Senior, I am willing to give it my all.”

Shui Qianheng’s eyebrows twitched, and he muttered to himself, “This boy… he’s practically a monster… and he was actually taken in by the Dragon Queen Shen Xi? This… this is simply…”

He was at a loss for words to describe the shock in his heart.

For someone like the Brahma Heaven God Emperor, meeting the Dragon Queen Shen Xi was incredibly difficult, yet Yun Che… was taken in by her?!

“Hehe,” Shui Meiyin, however, was quite pleased. “The man I fancy is naturally the most remarkable in the world.”

“…” Shui Qianheng nodded blankly.

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor stepped forward, directly reaching out and grabbing Yun Che’s arm, saying with immense excitement, “Is this truly… taught by the Dragon Queen Shen Xi?”

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized he had asked a foolish question. As the only person in the world with Light Profound Energy, Yun Che’s Light Profound Energy could only have come from Shen Xi.

“Yes,” Yun Che nodded. Hearing the title “Dragon Queen” now… made him quite uncomfortable.

Even when he said “Senior Shen Xi” himself, he felt quite awkward.

And… even if all the strong cultivators in the God Realm put their heads together, they would never guess what truly happened between him and Shen Xi that year in the Samsara Forbidden Land…

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s hands tightened slightly, his excitement irrepressible. “Yun Che, you are truly a miracle of my Eastern Divine Region. My Eastern Divine Region has actually produced someone with Light Profound Energy!”

“To cultivate Light Profound Energy, one must possess a Sacred Body or a Sacred Heart. Although your physique is unusual, your aura is not as sacred and untainted as the Dragon Queen’s, so you naturally cannot have a Sacred Body. This means you possess a ‘Sacred Heart’,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor said, looking at him with admiring old eyes. “A Sacred Heart means an untainted soul, compassion for the world, a heart that embraces all living beings, undefiled by sin, and unburdened by the six desires… Your talent is astonishing, and you possess a compassionate Sacred Heart; truly, this is the great fortune of my Eastern Divine Region.”

Mu Xuanyin: “…”

Xia Qingyue: “…”

Shui Meiyin: “…”

Yun Che: “！？#￥…” (Who the hell are they talking about?)

“Cough… *cough cough*…” Yun Che’s old face flushed, and his palm trembled as he quickly said, “Senior, you flatter me. I truly don’t deserve such praise. Although I can control Light Profound Energy, my cultivation is still shallow, so I cannot guarantee success. I can only try my best. If Senior doesn’t mind, I can attempt to resolve it for you now.”

“Good,” the Brahma Heaven God Emperor agreed without hesitation, nodding gladly. A flush of excited red light appeared on his previously somber face.

For him, the emergence of a Light Profound Practitioner in the Eastern Divine Region was a hundred times more gratifying than the prospect of having his dark profound energy resolved.

“In that case, please, Brahma Heaven God Emperor, move to the Ice Phoenix Palace. I will personally guard you,” Mu Xuanyin said immediately. As soon as her words fell, she sent a spiritual message to Mu Bingyun.

Yun Che and the Brahma Heaven God Emperor entered the Ice Phoenix Palace, where Mu Xuanyin personally set up an ice barrier.

How to resolve the dark demonic energy within the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s body, Yun Che might not have known, but the Brahma Heaven God Emperor himself would guide him.

Leaking a major secret would invite covetousness. But displaying Light Profound Energy was an entirely different concept; it would draw attention and shock the God Realm, but unlike the Evil God’s power or the Sky Poison Pearl, it wouldn’t incite greedy desires, because it was something that couldn’t be seized. Instead, it would make countless people seek his help.

Just like today, he could make the Brahma Heaven God Emperor owe him a substantial favor.

Once the barrier was complete, Mu Xuanyin teleported in front of Shui Qianheng and his daughter, saying, “Realm King Glazed Light and Little Princess, I am incredibly grateful that you came to my Snow Song Realm. Since this is your first visit, why not stay for a few more days? I believe the scenery of Snow Song will not disappoint you.”

Shui Qianheng smiled faintly and replied, “To personally witness the grace of the Snow Song Realm King, I, Shui, have already made a worthwhile trip and dare not impose further. However…”

“If Realm King Glazed Light has anything to say, please speak directly.”

“I wouldn’t dare give orders, it’s just…” He glanced at his young daughter beside him and continued, “Snow Song Realm King, though you weren’t present at the Brahma Heaven Realm back then, you must have heard that during the Conferred God Battle, my little daughter and Yun Che formed a bond through combat and developed feelings for each other, thus entering into a marriage agreement to be finalized after the three thousand years in the Brahma Heaven.”

This matter was widely known in the Eastern Divine Region; when the Brahma Heaven God Emperor suddenly announced that he would marry off the Brahma Divine Daughter to Yun Che, Shui Qianheng immediately stood up and publicly declared this engagement.

Later, when news of Yun Che’s demise in the Star God Realm spread, Shui Qianheng sighed, thinking that after “three thousand years,” Shui Meiyin would have long since forgotten or grown indifferent to the matter. To his surprise, when she emerged from the Brahma Heaven Pearl and learned of Yun Che’s death, she cried uncontrollably. Only then did he realize that Shui Meiyin’s sudden willingness to pursue Yun Che back then was not a fleeting whim.

Therefore, he took the initiative to bring up the matter again.

“It was previously rumored that Yun Che had died, and my daughter grieved for a long time. Now that he is safe and alive, I, Shui, naturally believe that the engagement announced to the world back then should be revisited. May I ask, Snow Song Realm King… what are your thoughts?”

“…” Mu Xuanyin looked at Shui Meiyin, who was also looking at her. Their gazes briefly met… but Mu Xuanyin was the first to look away.

“Little Princess Glazed Light, may I ask you a question?” Mu Xuanyin averted her gaze and asked, “Back then in the Brahma Heaven Realm, did you have much contact with Yun Che?”

“Hmm…” Shui Meiyin thought for a moment and replied very seriously, “Not much at all. He didn’t want to talk to me much, and he even seemed to be avoiding me… Hmph.”

Shui Qianheng: “*Cough cough cough*…”

Shui Meiyin and Yun Che’s interactions were indeed very shallow. The only real interaction was their soul battle on the Conferred God Stage. After that, it was mostly Shui Meiyin’s persistent attempts to get close, giving Yun Che, and everyone else, the impression of a young girl’s infatuation during her first crush. Everyone also believed that her “enthusiasm” would quickly fade.

“Then did he ever make any sacrifices for you, or do anything unforgettable for you?” Mu Xuanyin asked again.

“No!” Shui Meiyin answered without a shred of hesitation.

“Since you didn’t spend much time together, and he didn’t do anything for you, why would you go to such lengths for him?” Mu Xuanyin frowned slightly. “You haven’t given up after three thousand years, and upon hearing the rumors, you immediately came here, even bringing your father… Is it truly just love at first sight?”

“…” On the other side, Huo Poyun turned away and closed his eyes.

“Actually, there’s a very important reason,” Shui Meiyin said. “Back then, Brother Yun Che and I fought with soul power. Just as I was about to win, he turned the tables with a very… very… very unsavory method. At the same time, probably due to a ‘backlash’ of sorts, his soul imprint was firmly engraved onto my untainted divine soul.”

Mu Xuanyin: “…”

“So…” Shui Meiyin smiled, a very warm smile. “Ever since then, I always think of him, every single day. Especially during those years in the Brahma Heaven Divine Realm, cultivation was so boring, but whenever he appeared in my mind, it was always my happiest moment. It’s been like that for years, and I haven’t felt bored at all. Especially in the years leading up to leaving the Brahma Heaven Divine Realm, the joy of knowing I would soon see him again was hard to describe with any words.”

“…” Mu Xuanyin was momentarily stunned, her icy brows furrowing. “Since you knew, why didn’t you erase his soul imprint and just let yourself be interfered with by it?”

For any profound practitioner, having their will interfered with was absolutely intolerable. Yet, looking at Shui Meiyin, she seemed to be enjoying it?

“Why would I erase it?” Shui Meiyin asked back with a smile. “I really like the feeling of thinking about someone and caring about someone. It’s a sense of anticipation, joy, and happiness that no other feeling can replace. I love it, love it very much… Don’t you?”

As she spoke, stars seemed to twinkle in her dark, night-like eyes.

“…” Mu Xuanyin’s expression instantly froze.

“Meiyin, how can you be so disrespectful when speaking to a senior?” Shui Qianheng lightly admonished her, then turned to Mu Xuanyin and said, “Snow Song Realm King, the matter of the engagement still depends on Yun Che’s wishes. Since he is currently helping the Brahma Heaven God Emperor resolve the demonic energy, my daughter and I will stay for a while, waiting for him to…”

“Father!” Shui Meiyin suddenly interjected, “Let’s go back to the Glazed Light Realm now.”

Mu Xuanyin: “…?”

“Huh?” Shui Qianheng was startled. “Now? But… what about the engagement… and you’re just leaving without even saying a few words to him?”

“Hmph, he clearly doesn’t seem to want to bother with me,” Shui Meiyin mumbled softly, then replied, “Mother said that you shouldn’t be too proactive with men; you should be elusive, or else they won’t cherish you much. I can come here for him without hesitation, and I can also turn and leave without hesitation. That way, he might think of me more and miss me a little.”

“Mother also said that’s how she treated Father back then, which is why she’s always been the most cherished.”

Mu Xuanyin: “…”

“But… this…” Shui Qianheng was still somewhat bewildered.

“Let’s go, let’s go.” Shui Meiyin lightly tugged at her father’s sleeve, then suddenly smiled brightly at Mu Xuanyin. “Senior Mu, Brother Yun Che has such a good master in you, which makes me very relieved and happy. I know that the engagement has always been my wishful thinking, but I will work very hard… One day, I will make him fall in love with me.”

Who would believe that these words came from a Level Seven Divine Master—the youngest Level Seven Divine Master in the history of the God Realm, the daughter of the Glazed Light Realm King, possessing the world’s only untainted divine soul, a heavenly proud daughter whom the world was gradually beginning to compare with the “Dragon Queen Divine Daughter”?

“Uh… I, Shui, will take my leave, goodbye.”

Shui Qianheng was pulled away by Shui Meiyin… and they actually just left.