Chapter 1437: Go Become the Savior

Blue Pole Star, Azure Cloud Continent, Jueyun Abyss, Dark World…

You'er!

She had the exact same figure and appearance as Hong'er. She lived in and depended on darkness. She was a soul body… and an incomplete one at that.

She and Hong'er didn't know each other; both claimed never to have met the other or to know who the other was. Yet, they shared an incredibly mystical and profound connection.

Yun Che clearly remembered that Hong'er, who had never known sorrow, suddenly burst into uncontrollable tears when she first saw You'er… and then began to wail.

Jasmine had told him when she was forming her body that "the body is born from the soul," meaning that one's figure and appearance are determined by their soul.

Everything aligned perfectly…

"That's right," the Ice Phoenix girl affirmed. "The severed devil soul of the Heretic God's daughter is the half-soul girl you encountered in the dark abyss of the Azure Cloud Continent."

Yun Che's chest heaved, slowly rising and falling for a long time.

Hong'er and You'er… they were actually "split" from a single being… the daughter of the Heretic God and the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor!

From their first meeting, Hong'er clung to him, and You'er showed strong affection and dependence. Yun Che now realized that this might have been their soul's instinct, a sensing of the divine power he carried.

After all, it was her… their father's power.

"Hong'er… You'er…" Yun Che murmured, his heart turbulent beyond words.

"You'er?" the Ice Phoenix girl uttered softly in surprise. When she had read Yun Che's memories back then, Yun Che hadn't yet named You'er. "Is that the new name you gave her? It truly is a perfectly fitting name for her. Despite being the daughter of the Heretic God and the Devil Emperor, possessing the noblest lineage, she has lived her entire life hidden like a ghost, never seeing the light of day. Ah…"

The Ice Phoenix girl sighed, unsure if it was for the Heretic God or for Hong'er and You'er.

Perhaps mortal beings could not imagine that even a powerful Creator God could experience such immense sorrow and helplessness.

Hong'er, at least, had a complete body and soul. She had loving parents and was cherished by her entire clan. Now, she lived happily and without worry alongside Yun Che, never lacking food or sleep.

As for You'er…

"You'er must be another hope left behind by the Heretic God," Yun Che said with deep emotion. "The Dark Seed in my body was given to me by You'er. I believe that before the Heretic God sacrificed himself to condense the Undying Blood, he visited You'er in that dark world and specifically left the Dark Seed with her. This was to guide the inheritor of the Heretic God's divine power—which is me—to find her, and also to let the returning Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor know of her existence."

During his lifetime, the Heretic God would never have dared to visit You'er in the "Jueyun Abyss" of the Blue Pole Star. Only after the extinction of all gods and devils could he finally see his daughter again… But behind that wish fulfilled lay immense sorrow.

At that time, the Heretic God did not know that his "other" daughter was still alive. Before his demise, he must have carried the pain and self-reproach of believing his "other" daughter had died.

"So that's it," the Ice Phoenix girl sighed. "The Heretic God… truly was the greatest deity. Even though fate treated him so unfairly, his heart remained devoted to future generations and all living beings."

He had forsaken the title of Creator God, yet he could never forsake his true nature. He truly deserved the title "great."

"Ice Phoenix Spirit," Yun Che suddenly asked, "As a spirit of the God Race, why do you not harbor hatred or rejection towards 'devils'? For instance, you know I possess dark profound energy, yet why do you…"

In ancient times, the God Race and the Devil Race were absolute opposites, even enemies. This was evident from the utterly resolute attitude of Mo E, the Emperor of the God Race. Yet, from the Ice Phoenix girl, Yun Che felt no aversion or rejection towards dark profound energy.

The Ice Phoenix girl spoke softly, "Back then, my understanding of 'devils' was no different from that of all other gods. I firmly believed that those who possessed dark profound energy were negative, impure, and evil beings, intolerable to the Heavenly Way, and that their complete destruction was a righteous act, even an inherent duty of our God Race."

"However, after experiencing fierce battles, annihilation, and mere survival… in this eternal and tranquil Celestial Pond from which I cannot depart, I was able to truly awaken. I could reflect on everything that had happened and, naturally, see many things I couldn't perceive before."

"Both the God Race and the Devil Race originated from the Ancestral God, one representing Yang, the other Yin. If both were created by the Ancestral God, then apart from differences in power, were they truly different in essence? If they were truly not meant to exist, as was always believed, why did the Ancestral God create the Devil Race at the same time as the God Race?"

Yun Che fell silent.

"Furthermore, there is a truth… a profoundly sorrowful yet undeniable truth," the Ice Phoenix girl's voice softened, becoming poignant and melancholic. "Reflecting on the origin of all causality. The true culprit behind the destruction of both the God Race and the Devil Race was not the Devil Race; instead, it was…"

As a spirit of the God Race, she found it difficult to utter those last two words, that ironic truth.

Yes… even though Yun Che knew very little about that ancient era, based solely on the rumors he had heard, he could discern that the actions of the God Race were the true culprits behind the end of the Age of Gods.

This was indeed a great irony.

"Whether a living being is good or evil has nothing to do with the power they wield. It has nothing to do with whether they are a god or a devil, or with the race they are born into. But in that era, the word 'devil' was distorted into pure evil… and this perception has continued into the present age."

Yun Che had always heard about the fate of the Northern Divine Region.

In the God Realm, he had never dared to reveal the existence of his dark profound energy… not even a single trace.

At the Profound God Convention back then, Wei Hen fought Li Jianming to the death… The former went to the Northern Divine Region for revenge, exchanging his lifespan for the dark profound energy to avenge himself, while the latter massacred Wei Hen's clan and humiliated his wife and daughter out of selfish desire…

Who, then, was truly the devil deserving of being condemned by the Heavenly Way?!

"When a perception becomes so deeply ingrained that it turns into common sense, it is almost impossible for any power to change it," the Ice Phoenix girl stated. "The current understanding of 'devils' among all living beings is as pervasive as the belief that water and fire cannot mix. You absolutely must ensure this secret about your body is never revealed."

"Possessing the Heretic God's Dark Seed, you can perfectly control dark profound energy; as long as you don't wish it, it will never be exposed… Or, it might be best for you to completely forget the existence of the dark profound energy within you. Given the current world's perception of dark profound energy, this is a helpless choice you must make."

Yun Che nodded, "I know."

Both Jasmine and Mu Xuanyin had told him similar things.

Once revealed, even just once, he would have no place to stand in this world ever again… no exaggeration.

"The Heretic God's power and will, along with his and the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's still-living daughter—love, gratitude, and familial affection—might just be enough to transcend the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's millions of years of hatred, preventing her from bringing disaster upon this world that the Heretic God wished to protect and where their daughter still peacefully exists."

This was the Heretic God's final wish, and also the best outcome the Ice Phoenix girl could envision.

Once the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor returns, she will undoubtedly be the absolute ruler of the Chaos, with no power capable of resisting or defying her. A ruler filled with hatred and cruelty versus one willing to protect her beloved's dying wish and her kin will lead to vastly different circumstances and outcomes for this world.

"And this hope rests entirely upon you."

"Yun Che, I implore you, on the day the crimson glow completely shatters, to personally confront the returning Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor at the very first moment. This will come with immense, unpredictable risks, but you are the only hope. This fragile world simply cannot withstand a Devil Emperor's hatred and wrath."

"Inheritor of the Heretic God's power and will, please… become the savior of this world!"

By now, the truth of the "Crimson," the "mission" and "hope" he carried, and the calamity he would face were all perfectly clear to him.

He also learned about the bizarre pasts and identities of Hong'er and You'er.

At this moment, compared to the intense emotional turmoil he felt earlier, he had become calm.

For what causes the most anxiety and fear is often not the truth itself, but the unknown.

"I understand," Yun Che nodded slowly, his gaze calm and his breathing steady. Without prolonged hesitation or the panic the Ice Phoenix had expected, he said, "I will go."

"If I succeed, I will indeed become the savior in the eyes of the world. Hmm… that title isn't bad. At least I'll earn the gratitude and respect of people, instead of being as humble as I am now."

"Even if I fail, with the Heretic God's legacy within me and Hong'er's existence, I can at least protect myself and those around me."

"If I hadn't received the Heretic God's legacy back then, I wouldn't have everything I have now. Perhaps I'd still be crippled… or even dead. Having received such profound grace, it is only natural that I bear the corresponding responsibility."

"For the sake of others, for myself, and out of gratitude, I have no reason not to go."

Yun Che finished speaking and exhaled softly… To face a Devil Emperor returning from the outer chaos, brimming with hatred, was truly an unimaginable scene. What would happen was utterly unpredictable.

There was a high probability that he wouldn't even have time to open his mouth before being utterly annihilated.

"I am greatly comforted by your words," the Ice Phoenix girl said. "Regardless of the final outcome, I am immensely grateful and fortunate that someone like you, a hope, exists in this world."

"I also hope I won't disappoint your expectations," Yun Che said sincerely.

The Heretic God left behind the Undying Blood to protect future generations. And the Ice Phoenix girl before him… was not her remaining life also spent desperately protecting this world that no longer belonged to her?

"You don't need to put too much pressure on yourself. After all, that is the Devil Emperor; the course of events is beyond the control of any person or any power. If you dare to stand before the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor, you will already be saving the entire world. As for the outcome, it's not within your control, and no one has the right to demand it of you."

Listening to the Ice Phoenix girl's comforting words, Yun Che exhaled slightly.

"I once said that after you possessed sufficient resolve, I would bestow upon you my final essence, my last divine power. Now, you are indeed worthy. However, not yet."

"After the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor returns, what becomes of this world is my greatest concern for the remainder of my life. Please allow me to exist until the day I witness the outcome. At that time, regardless of whether the result is good or bad, I will bestow all my remaining power upon you… You need not resist, nor try to retain my existence, for after that, I will have no further concerns, and my existence will no longer hold meaning or reason."

Yun Che nodded, "I understand."

The bestowal of the Ice Phoenix's power truly seemed insignificant before a world-ending catastrophe like the Devil Emperor's return to the Chaos.

All he could think about now was how to confront… a true ancient Devil Emperor!

"Oh, right," Yun Che suddenly recalled something and asked, "Last time, you said you had a secret about my master to tell me… What was it?"