Chapter 1500: 【Unintentional Glaze】 (Part 1)

Yun Che left Jueyun Cliff and flew slowly towards the Profound Sky Continent, his brows furrowed as if preoccupied. Qianye Ying’er followed at a steady distance, her spiritual sense sweeping over this world she perceived as exceptionally low and humble.

“Master, what are you thinking?” He Ling asked, concerned.

Yun Che’s gaze returned to focus. “Based on these few encounters, what kind of person do you think the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor is?” he asked.

He Ling thought seriously for a moment before replying, “The first time I saw her, I was terrified, uncontrollably so. But through your closer interactions with her, Master, I no longer feel afraid. In fact… because of her, and because of you, Master, my previous understanding of ‘devils’ and ‘dark profound energy’ has completely changed.”

“What’s more, I feel she is very… very lonely, a profound loneliness I can’t quite describe. And this feeling grows stronger every time I see her.”

“...So, I wasn’t the only one who felt that way,” Yun Che said, his expression complex. “In this world, countless people spend their entire lives pursuing ultimate power, status, and strength, and this is especially true for those who stand at the top.”

“Yet, the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor possesses irreversible power; her existence far transcends everything in this current age. She can command and manipulate any living being, freely do whatever she wishes, and effortlessly obtain anything that exists. She can determine the fate and survival of any creature, and even easily alter all rules, laws, and the very fabric of existence.”

“This absolute level of supremacy and authority is beyond even the Chaos Supreme Dragon Emperor—or ten Dragon Emperors, for that matter. Even the mightiest experts who dedicate their lives to pursuing higher planes would never dare to dream of such power.”

“However, despite possessing all this, the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor has been astonishingly indifferent since her return to the world. There’s no sign of anger or hatred, no arrogant disdain for mortals, no commands, no demands, no desires. One can’t even discern joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness from her. What’s more, she has never revealed herself publicly, nor has she allowed the few who know the truth to disclose her existence to the world.”

“Not only that, but she also shows no interest in the Evil Infant’s Wheel of Myriad Tribulations or the Ancestral God’s Decree.” Yun Che shook his head. “It’s truly perplexing…”

“The Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor has existed for an immeasurable time, and her life experiences are incomparable to those of any living being in this era. Therefore, it’s only natural that her state of mind and thoughts are difficult for us to comprehend,” He Ling said softly. Just as… He Ling herself had spent several years by Shen Xi’s side yet never truly understood her thoughts, especially her actions towards Yun Che.

Yun Che pondered for a moment, then nodded. “Yes, you’re right. The only feeling I can definitively confirm is the same as yours. She is very lonely, and it’s a type of loneliness we might never comprehend in our entire lives.”

“She told me to visit her again in a month, and then she would give me an ‘answer’…” Yun Che’s brows furrowed, and a strange glint flashed in his eyes. “I have a feeling that the ‘answer’ she gives me in a month might directly determine the future fate of the entire Primal Chaos!”

Upon returning to the Profound Sky Continent, Yun Che’s spiritual sense swept forth… and sure enough, Yun Wuxin was once again in the Ice Cloud Immortal Palace.

He went directly to the Ice Cloud Immortal Palace. Yun Wuxin wasn’t cultivating; instead, she was diligently learning calligraphy from Chu Yuechan. Her delicate white hands moved gracefully across the paper scroll with perfect pressure, producing remarkably elegant handwriting that showed no sign of childishness.

Yun Che watched silently. At first, he didn’t want to disturb her, but soon, his gaze and mind became unconsciously absorbed in her calligraphy, unwilling to look away.

After finishing another full page, she looked up at her accomplishment, smiling happily and proudly. Just as she was about to ask her mother for praise, she caught sight of Yun Che, who had appeared silently and was now smiling at her.

“Daddy!” Yun Wuxin’s eyes lit up, and with a joyous cry, she flew into his arms. It was only then that Chu Yuechan noticed Yun Che’s presence; her ethereal form turned slightly. “You’re back,” she said.

Her beautiful eyes immediately narrowed upon seeing the golden-robed woman behind Yun Che. Qianye Ying’er released no profound energy, yet the invisible aura she exuded—an aura that commanded respect from all beings, even at the Divine Realm level—imposed a terrifying pressure on Chu Yuechan, a pressure countless times beyond her comprehension.

“Haha,” Yun Che scooped up his daughter… However, at fourteen and a half, Yun Wuxin’s body had grown much taller and slenderer, her height already slightly surpassing his shoulders. He could no longer easily scoop her up with one arm across his chest as he had years ago, which gave him a strange sense of regret. “It’s only been half a month, and you seem to have grown taller again?” he blurted out.

Before he knew it, in just two more years, she would reach marriageable age. Xia Qingyue had married him right after turning sixteen. Time truly is unforgiving…

Yun Wuxin giggled and squirmed on him for a while, before her attention suddenly turned to Qianye Ying’er, who stood quietly. Her posture was so exquisite that even the innocent Yun Wuxin found her impossibly beautiful. “Daddy, who is this older sister? Don’t tell me…”

“She’s my… attendant!” Yun Che quickly cut off her impending words, then looked at Chu Yuechan with a pure, resolute gaze.

Chu Yuechan: “…”

“An attendant?” Yun Wuxin looked clearly suspicious. “It’s really not some strange relationship? And why is this older sister wearing a mask? Though, it’s a very beautiful mask.”

“Of course, it’s because she’s not good-looking, so she has to cover her face,” Yun Che said, not missing a beat.

“...” Qianye Ying’er slightly averted her face, seemingly displeased by Yun Che’s assessment.

“Oh?” Yun Wuxin studied Qianye Ying’er carefully for a while. The small portion of her face visible beneath the mask was sculpted like exquisite jade, every inch so refined and perfect that it was impossible not to marvel. She whispered, “But she looks like she should be very beautiful.”

“Well, actually, to others, she might appear very beautiful. But compared to your mother, she’s vastly, vastly, vastly inferior, so in Daddy’s eyes, she’s certainly among the less attractive ones,” Yun Che said with a grin.

“...” Qianye Ying’er took a serious look at Chu Yuechan, then turned her entire face away.

“Oh.” Yun Wuxin seemed to understand.

“Ying…” As the word left his mouth, Yun Che suddenly realized that the title “Shadow Slave” might be inappropriate to use in front of his daughter. He quickly corrected himself: “Qianye, this is my daughter. From now on, her commands are my commands. When you are by her side, you must protect her at all costs.”

“Yes,” Qianye Ying’er replied.

“Qian…ye?” Yun Wuxin murmured. “What a strange name.”

“Let’s not talk about her anymore,” Yun Che said, leaning down slightly with a smile. “Wuxin, guess what gift I brought you!”

“Huh?” Yun Wuxin’s expression was not one of surprise or curiosity, but rather suspicion. “Daddy actually didn’t forget this time?”

Yun Che’s eye twitched slightly, and he said dejectedly, “Last time was truly just an unexpected sudden return; I absolutely didn’t forget. Everything I promise Wuxin, I will always fulfill.”

“Hehehehe,” the girl giggled, her crescent eyebrows curving as she smiled sweetly, extending her delicate white hands. “Present, present!”

Unconcealed, overflowing excitement and anticipation filled Yun Wuxin’s expression.

A light flashed before Yun Che, and in his hand appeared a pale white silk garment, shimmering with a pure and mysterious glow, like faint mist or moonlight.

“Wow! What a beautiful garment,” Yun Wuxin exclaimed, her gaze instantly captivated.

“This is called the ‘Moonfall Divine Garment,’ and it comes from the Moon God Realm in the Eastern Divine Region,” Yun Che said, placing it in Yun Wuxin’s hands with a smile. “Not only is it beautiful, but it also offers excellent protection. Wear it, and no one on this planet will be able to harm you.”

The Moonfall Divine Garment was not only unique to the Moon God Realm but also incredibly precious; in the Moon God Realm, only those at the level of a Moon God Envoy or higher would qualify to possess one… Yun Che had casually taken it from Xia Qingyue’s chambers… and not just one piece. Xia Qingyue had asked him for them back several times, but he shamelessly refused, eventually forcing her to give up.

“Wow!” Yun Wuxin gasped, holding the Moonfall Divine Garment. It felt weightless, and a profoundly mysterious, enchanting aura subtly enveloped her. “This is the most beautiful garment I’ve ever seen, but it would definitely look even better if Mother wore it.”

“Don’t worry, your mother has one too,” Yun Che said. He extended his hand again, and in his palm lay a small, exquisite, translucent white jade stone that emanated an even more mysterious aura than the Moonfall Divine Garment. “And this!” he added.

That unique aura made Qianye Ying’er turn her gaze, her eyes briefly lingering on Yun Che’s palm.

An Eternal Image Stone? Qianye Ying’er mused inwardly. She, of course, knew how rare and precious an Eternal Image Stone was.

“What is this?” Yun Wuxin picked up the jade stone, examining it with great curiosity.

“This is a Profound Image Stone.”

“Oh? A Profound Image Stone?” Yun Wuxin was clearly surprised.

“Yes, but it’s no ordinary Profound Image Stone,” Yun Che explained with a smile. “The images it records can exist permanently, so you’ll never have to worry about them fading or breaking down. That means, with this, you can preserve any image you want and view it whenever you like, for your entire life.”

“That’s why it has a special name: the Eternal Image Stone.”

Yun Che’s description of the Eternal Image Stone even brought a slight flicker of emotion to the usually placid Chu Yuechan.

“Wow!” Yun Wuxin didn’t fully grasp the concept of “eternal imprinting,” but she still let out an excited cry. She meticulously played with it for a while, then asked with sparkling eyes, “So… how do I use this?”

“Uh… since it’s a gift for Wuxin, I haven’t tested it extensively, but I imagine its usage is similar to an ordinary Profound Image Stone,” Yun Che said after a moment’s thought.

“I’ll try,” Yun Wuxin said. She picked up the Eternal Image Stone, pointed it towards Yun Che, and infused it with profound energy. Soon, a mysterious glow flashed across the stone.

Yun Wuxin’s spiritual sense entered the Eternal Image Stone, and she then smiled happily. “This is Daddy’s image… will it truly never, ever disappear?”

“Mhm!” Yun Che nodded firmly.

“Then I want to imprint Mother, Master, Grandpa, Grandma… so many people, so many places!” Yun Wuxin exclaimed excitedly. Her small hand holding the Eternal Image Stone suddenly paused, and a subtle expression appeared on her face.

“Hmm? What’s wrong?” Yun Che asked.

Her profound energy and spiritual sense, which had entered the Eternal Image Stone, quickly retracted, and her hands, for some unknown reason, swiftly moved behind her back. Yun Wuxin smiled brightly. “I really like this gift, thank you, Daddy!”

“Hmm, I’m glad you like it.”

Yun Wuxin’s joyful demeanor always filled him with immense happiness and satisfaction… At the same time, he also thought he should find a way to thank Mu Feixue.

“But the gift I’m preparing for Daddy isn’t finished yet,” Yun Wuxin said with a hint of nervousness. “Can Daddy wait a little longer?”

The last time he returned, Chu Yuechan had told him that Yun Wuxin was preparing a mysterious gift for him, even traveling personally to many places in the Profound Sky Continent and the Illusory Demon Realm for it… though she refused to tell him what the gift actually was.

“Okay,” Yun Che replied with a smile.

“Then Daddy, have you finished what you needed to do?” Yun Wuxin asked.

“Not yet…”

“Then… when will Daddy leave this time?”

“Hmm… probably in about half a month,” Yun Che said.

“Half a month…” Yun Wuxin murmured, thinking seriously for a moment. Then, with determined eyes, she declared, “Before Daddy leaves this time, I’ll definitely finish the gift… Hmph! I’m going now! Daddy, no peeking!”

“Okay, definitely no peeking,” Yun Che said with a smile.

With that, Yun Wuxin hurriedly ran off. She hadn’t gone far when she suddenly turned around, her small face utterly serious. “Daddy! Tonight, you can’t go anywhere else! You can only stay with Mother! Not even with Master!”

Yun Che: “…”

Daughters naturally always favored their birth mothers. Yun Che shook his head and chuckled, then told Qianye Ying’er, “For this period, you don’t need to follow me. Go protect Wuxin. You must obey her every command.”

“Yes,” Qianye Ying’er replied, and in an instant, followed Yun Wuxin away.