Chapter 1507: "Seed"

Yun Che had no time to react to Jie Yuan's actions.

A dull roar echoed within Yun Che's soul.

A burst of black light exploded on his body, followed by a surge of dense, dark mist. This power was not from Jie Yuan, but from Yun Che himself. The profound dark energy within his profound veins and Devil Origin Pearl erupted like a dark beast suddenly awakened and completely out of control, releasing wildly.

Yun Che's hair flew up, and his pupils glowed with a dark light, like an endless abyss. At his chest, a dark profound formation, about half a zhang in size, suddenly appeared. Beneath Jie Yuan's palm, the dark profound formation spun rapidly at Yun Che's heart, growing smaller and smaller like a contracting black vortex, until it completely vanished into his chest.

At that moment, Jie Yuan's palm moved away from his chest, and the black energy around Yun Che completely dissipated.

Yun Che stumbled back half a step, gasping for breath. However, he then noticed no discomfort whatsoever in his body. His spiritual perception quickly swept over him, detecting no anomalies.

"Senior?" He looked up at Jie Yuan, filled with apprehension.

"Don't be nervous," Jie Yuan said, her eyes slightly narrowed, a half-smile on her face. "I merely planted a 'seed' within your body."

"A... seed?"

"A dark seed," Jie Yuan spoke coolly. "If this world, as you claim, is truly worth protecting with everything you have, then this seed will never awaken."

"But if, one day, you suddenly become utterly disappointed and resentful of this world, then this seed will awaken."

Jie Yuan's words and her strange expression made Yun Che's heart clench. "What will happen... after it awakens?"

"You will know when the time comes," Jie Yuan replied without directly answering him. "This dark seed contains three drops of my primordial devil blood. If you can integrate it with yourself, it will enhance your power, transmute your physique, and... unlock the seals set by Ni Xuan in the sixth and seventh profound realms within your profound veins!"

Jie Yuan's primordial devil blood... that was the Devil Emperor's origin blood! It had never appeared in the world since the Era of Gods!

"Furthermore, engraved within it is the Eternal Calamity of Darkness. It is a profound dark art that belongs exclusively to me, and only I can cultivate it. However, if it is you, after fusing with my devil blood, there might be a possibility for you to master it."

"Besides the Eternal Calamity of Darkness, all the profound dark arts I have cultivated in my lifetime are also contained within. You may cultivate whichever you wish!"

A profound dark art unique to the Devil Emperor was undoubtedly the pinnacle of dark power, existing on the same level as the Evil God's Arts and the Divine Miracle of Life!

"However, all of this requires the awakening of that 'dark seed,' so it's best for you to forget all of this for now," Jie Yuan said coldly. "I imagine you neither wish for nor believe such a day will come."

Suppressing the tremor in his heart, Yun Che thought for a moment and said, "I have experienced many losses, yet I have regained them time and again. I have faced despair many times, but in the end, it was always the bright light of hope that descended. I have endured much malice, but goodwill has always outweighed it."

"Those at the highest levels of this world have also been quietly balancing the order of the God Realm. Especially with an existence like the Eternal Heaven God Realm, which judges taboos and evils, the entire Chaos remains in a peaceful and stable state."

"Therefore, I truly believe such a day will not come," Yun Che stated. "I imagine Senior believes this as well, which is why you made this decision."

Jie Yuan: "..."

"Furthermore, after Senior leaves, I will... I believe everyone who knows the truth will reveal your name and all that has transpired during this time, so that the world will never forget the name of the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor and will cherish the current peace and stability even more. Perhaps, from then on, the world's perception of devils will truly change."

Jie Yuan remained silent for a long time. In the quiet, she turned her back to Yun Che. "Go. Do what a savior should do. As for me, I will personally announce this to them!"

Leaving the Forbidden Cloud Abyss, Yun Che pulled Qianye Ying'er and immediately summoned the Moon-Slaying Immortal Palace, heading towards the Eastern Divine Region at top speed.

Their destination was not the Snow Song Realm, but the Eternal Heaven God Realm.

"You said... what!?"

Inside the Eternal Heaven Divine Hall, as he listened to Yun Che's account, the Eternal Heaven God Emperor slowly rose to his feet, his pale hair and beard trembling as if caught in a breeze.

He could not believe Yun Che's words, not a single sentence, not a single word.

"These are all words spoken by the Devil Emperor herself," Yun Che said, unsurprised by the Eternal Heaven God Emperor's reaction. He slowed his speech and stated very solemnly, "This is a matter concerning the entire God Realm and the fate of the entire Chaos. I would never dare to utter any falsehoods."

"This... this... how is this possible... how is this possible..." The Eternal Heaven God Emperor's eyes widened, as if he had heard a voice from beyond the heavens.

Like Yun Che, upon hearing this news, his first reaction was not excitement or euphoria, but shock, bewilderment, and disbelief.

Given his disposition, experience, and understanding of human nature as the Eternal Heaven God Emperor, he simply could not comprehend the words he was hearing.

An ancient Devil Emperor, capable of controlling the world with a single finger, was willing to sacrifice herself and all her remaining kin for mortals, who in her eyes were as humble as ants...

He could not understand; he truly could not understand.

Such a feat could only be accomplished by a saint, a true saint. Yet, she was clearly a devil... and the Emperor among devils!

"Did the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor truly say this herself... did the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor truly say this herself?"

He repeated the same question twice.

"Yes," Yun Che nodded again. "Given the senior Devil Emperor's power, there is no reason for her to deceive, nor would she condescend to do so. It was also the senior Devil Emperor who instructed me to convey this message. Eight days from now, she will return to the outer Chaos and personally destroy the spatial channel opened by the Universe Piercing Needle, severing the possibility of all devil gods... and herself... returning."

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor gazed at Yun Che, every muscle in his face trembling from intense emotion. Without a doubt, he had been the most anxious person during this period, constantly worrying about the future of the God Realm and contemplating countless possibilities of facing the returning devil gods.

The devil gods would no longer return, and the Devil Emperor would also depart... Looking at Yun Che, who was so close, and listening to his perfectly clear words, he repeatedly questioned whether he was dreaming.

"Good... good... good!!" Seemingly finally convinced that none of this was an illusion, the Eternal Heaven God Emperor began to laugh. It was as if an immense weight had been lifted from him, leaving him with an unprecedented feeling of exhaustion. His eyes misted over. "Heaven blesses this era... Heaven blesses this era indeed!"

"Additionally, Senior Devil Emperor stated that she would announce this personally. Therefore, I ask Senior to invite all God Emperors and Realm Kings to come as soon as possible. Only when the senior Devil Emperor announces this herself will they truly be at ease."

As Yun Che spoke, his heart was filled with profound emotions.

Indeed, it all felt like a dream; no one could have imagined such an outcome.

From the moment the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor returned to the world until her decision to leave, only a brief two months passed. She had caused immense turmoil and ignited unprecedented panic among the God Realm's great figures. If she wished, she could have become the unrivaled ruler of Chaos... yet, in the end, she made the most improbable choice, willingly becoming a fleeting passerby.

Hearing this, the Eternal Heaven God Emperor swiftly called out, "Tai Yu, quickly send messages to all realms!"

The Eternal Heaven's voice spread to all realms, with some beams even traversing the vast void to reach the Western Divine Region and Southern Divine Region.

Immediately, from various King Realms and Upper Star Realms in the Eastern Divine Region, top-tier profound ships and profound vessels sped towards the Eternal Heaven God Realm. In the void of the Western and Southern Divine Regions, several dazzling meteors also streaked across the sky.

Just like the day the Devil Emperor returned to the world, the Eternal Heaven God Realm was once again filled with almost all the Upper Realm Kings from the Eastern Divine Region. What was even more extraordinary was that this time, all four God Emperors of the Southern Divine Region and the one Emperor and five Emperors of the Western Divine Region had arrived.

Thus, in the three Divine Regions—Eastern, Western, and Southern—all God Emperors, save for the Star God Emperor whose whereabouts were unknown, had gathered in the Eternal Heaven God Realm!

This was an unprecedented sight throughout history!

Clearly, they could only truly be at ease by personally hearing the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's own words.

On the Conferred God Stage, thirteen of the fourteen God Emperors from the three Divine Regions had arrived. Their invisible prestige caused the space of the Eternal Heaven God Realm to tremble silently, and the various Upper Realm Kings, who could lord over any part of the world, could barely breathe.

Even they had never imagined such a scene.

Despite the immense gathering, there was an astonishing silence. Gaze after gaze repeatedly darted towards the Eternal Heaven God Emperor. However, the Eternal Heaven God Emperor remained seated and unmoving. Although his expression was composed and his gaze tranquil, his constantly twitching brow clearly revealed the profound unease within him.

Yun Che sat beside him, sharing his seat, overshadowing all the guardians and adjudicators of the Eternal Heaven God Realm.

Time slowly flowed in silence, yet no one spoke. Everyone knew clearly that what was about to happen would truly determine the future destiny of Chaos. They held their breath, waiting with unprecedented excitement, apprehension, and anticipation. Even the God Emperors dared not break the eerie stillness.

Finally, above the Conferred God Stage, a dark silhouette slowly emerged.

She did not release any pressure, nor did she even emit any aura, but the moment she appeared, all the God Emperors, God Masters, and even the primordial spiritual energy of the Conferred God Stage instantly dissipated without a trace. The vast space immediately transformed into a terrifying vacuum, which lasted for several breaths before the spiritual energy cautiously flowed back.

Everyone held their breath completely, their vision momentarily darkening. The next instant, they all rose almost simultaneously, their heads, accustomed to looking down upon all beings, now deeply bowed:

"Greetings to the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor!"

The thirteen God Emperors, representing the highest power in the God Realm, and the numerous Upper Realm Kings, controlling the lifeblood of the entire Eastern Divine Region—all of them, at this moment, bowed in unison before one woman. Their fear and submission originated from their very lives and souls, surpassing even their own will.

If this scene were witnessed by the world, it would be enough to shatter the lifelong understanding of all profound practitioners in the God Realm.