Chapter 1524: Deadly Predicament and Dire Situation (Part 2)

Everyone present was astonished.

Given their standing, how could these individuals not know what the "Brahma Soul Bell" was? They had just personally experienced Qianye Ying'er's terrifying and peerless profound energy. Without a doubt, she was the pride and the future of the Brahma Heaven God Realm. Being so formidable before even reaching a thousand years of age, she was highly likely to surpass Qianye Fantian in the future!

But in mere moments, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor actually... activated the Brahma Soul Bell!

The golden light bursting from Qianye Ying'er's body was her disintegrating Brahma God Origin energy!

"God... God Emperor!" Apart from the others, even the Brahma Kings behind Qianye Fantian were utterly terrified and distraught.

"Back then, Ying'er, out of selfish motives, used certain means against Yun Che. Though he was ultimately unharmed, what's done is done." Qianye Fantian's expression was as calm as still water, as if he were recounting someone else's affairs. "Furthermore, at that time, only Yun Che could restrain the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor. Ying'er was thus forced to be branded with a slave seal by Yun Che. I could only accept this, partly as atonement, and partly as a sacrifice made by my Brahma Heaven God Realm for the world's peace."

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor's lips twitched, but he ultimately said nothing.

"But now that we know Yun Che is a devil person..." Qianye Fantian's eyes narrowed. "My daughter, even if she is ruined, absolutely cannot be associated with a devil person!"

"However," before anyone could react, Qianye Fantian suddenly changed his tone, turning his gaze to the Southern Sea God Emperor, and then actually smiled slightly. "Southern Sea God Emperor, although Ying'er's power is based on the Brahma God's divine power, her acquired power is absolutely not weak. While her profound arts will certainly be completely abolished, a considerable amount of her profound energy will be retained. And the even more crucial point is..."

"Ying'er, like me, has cultivated an independent 'Brahma Soul,' and the slave seal was planted on her Brahma Soul!"

Xia Qingyue's gaze shifted slightly, her brows furrowing abruptly, then relaxing again, showing no further abnormality.

"Hmm?" The Southern Sea God Emperor's eyebrows twitched. After a brief moment of confusion, he suddenly understood Qianye Fantian's intention and burst into wild laughter. "Hahahaha! Brahma Heaven God Emperor... what a Brahma Heaven God Emperor! You've made a very good... no, no, no, you've made an incredibly perfect choice! I truly like you more and more, hahahahaha!"

"May our two realms never become enemies," Qianye Fantian said with a smile.

"That's a given," the Southern Sea God Emperor responded with a loud laugh.

"Ah... ah ah..." By this point, Qianye Ying'er had knelt down, completely losing her ability to move. The golden light on her body flickered like fireflies, faintly weakening with each flash.

"Control her!" Qianye Fantian ordered.

"Yes!" The Eighth Brahma King acknowledged the order, quickly moved forward, and with a wave of his palm, enveloped Qianye Ying'er in a profound energy barrier. However, Qianye Ying'er was currently in a state where her Brahma God divine power was disintegrating, and her profound energy appeared completely out of control, posing no threat at all. Thus, his sealing power was merely casually applied, his attention still fixed on Yun Che.

Everyone wanted to witness Yun Che's fate—a fate that, to anyone, would undoubtedly be particularly ironic and lamentable.

"Hurry and apprehend him!" the Dragon Emperor said again.

"Wait!"

The one who suddenly spoke to dissuade them was none other than the Eternal Heaven God Emperor. His face was very pale, as if he hadn't fully recovered from the shock that Yun Che was actually a devil person. He sighed and said, "Although Yun Che is a devil person, he did indeed perform a deed that saved the world, so..."

"Does the Eternal Heaven God Emperor intend to let him go?" Before he could finish, the Southern Sea God Emperor emphatically stated, "Devils are heresies against the world, a scourge that absolutely cannot exist! It is true he performed a deed that saved the world, but his heart is filled with hatred, which I believe everyone can clearly see. Moreover, he possesses the Heretic God's divine power, making his future unpredictable. If he is left alive, he might become a more terrifying menace than the Evil Infant."

"The Eternal Heaven God Emperor must not harbor undue mercy because of his world-saving deed, thereby leaving behind a hidden danger for the world."

"The Southern Sea God Emperor is not wrong in what he says," Venerable Tai Yu nodded slightly.

"This old man did not mean that," the Eternal Heaven God Emperor said, his voice quite weak. "Abolish his cultivation, destroy his profound veins... but do not take his life."

"Heh... heh heh..." Yun Che slowly raised his head under the immense pressure. His blood-stained lips curved into a chilling smile: "Then I truly... thank you for your... great... benevolence and virtue!!"

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor avoided Yun Che's gaze.

"I agree with the Eternal Heaven God Emperor's suggestion," Lu Zhou, the Overturning Heaven Realm King, sighed.

"Impossible!" Luo Shangchen, the Sacred Universe Realm King, retorted sharply. "Matters have reached this point; if we cut the weeds without removing the roots, we will only invite future trouble."

"Hmph! If not for him, you wouldn't even have had the chance to 'cut the weeds'," Lu Zhou said in a low voice.

"What? Does your Overturning Heaven Realm wish to associate with a devil person?" Luo Shangchen said coldly. His sister, Luo Guxie, and his son, Luo Changsheng, both harbored deep hatred for Yun Che. In the current situation, he naturally wouldn't miss the chance to worsen Yun Che's predicament.

Lu Zhou clenched his teeth slightly but said nothing more. No one could afford to be labeled as "associated with devils."

"Heh heh, the Eternal Heaven God Emperor is ultimately soft-hearted and benevolent. However, I actually agree with his suggestion." Qianye Fantian spoke, his words immediately surprising everyone. He continued, "Regardless, Yun Che's deed of saving the world is genuine. Therefore, even if he is a devil person, we can make an exception and spare his life."

The four words, "spare his life," sounded like a divine blessing.

"However, the premise is... he must honestly hand over the Sky Poison Pearl and the Heretic God's divine power!" Qianye Fantian smiled. "That way, even if he lives, there will be no future trouble."

The words "Sky Poison Pearl" and "Heretic God's divine power" made everyone's gaze freeze.

"As expected of the Brahma Heaven God Emperor, that greedy nature of yours will probably never change!"

Xia Qingyue finally spoke, looking at Qianye Fantian with a half-smile. "Leaving aside how an existence like the Sky Poison Pearl recognizes its master, or whether the Heretic God's divine power can even be 'handed over,' even if it truly were all handed over, are you certain it would end up in your hands, Brahma Heaven God Emperor? I fear it would instead cause a bloody storm throughout the entire God Realm due to the struggle over these illusory objects."

Gaze after gaze fell upon Xia Qingyue, each with a different meaning.

Xia Qingyue and Yun Che were once husband and wife. Back then in the Moon God Realm, she had abandoned Yue Wuyah to forcibly flee for him. She was also instrumental in Qianye Ying'er being branded with Yun Che's slave seal. All of these facts were known to everyone present.

"Oh?" Qianye Fantian laughed. "Moon God Emperor, I am truly impressed that you could hold back from speaking until now."

"Is that so?" Xia Qingyue replied with a faint smile. "Could it be that the Brahma Heaven God Emperor is expecting something?"

"Hahahaha," the Brahma Heaven God Emperor burst into laughter, but deep within his eyes, a deeply hidden sinister glint flashed. He would never forget that his greatest setback in life had been at Xia Qingyue's hands. "I am very much looking forward to seeing how the Moon God Emperor, wise as a demon, will save Yun Che, who is now a devil person, in today's situation!"

Qianye Fantian's words also reflected what many people were thinking.

"Save Yun Che?" Xia Qingyue laughed, her gaze at Qianye Fantian filled with unconcealed mockery. "I didn't expect the esteemed Brahma Heaven God Emperor to tell such a childish joke. No wonder the Brahma Heaven God Realm has been declining in recent years!"

Qianye Fantian's eyes narrowed.

"Anyone present, whether out of pity or greed, could have a reason to protect him," Xia Qingyue said faintly. "But I am the only one who absolutely must kill him! And... it must be done by my own hands."

"Oh?" Qianye Fantian adopted an intrigued expression, clearly not believing her. "Very well. If the Moon God Emperor truly intends to kill him, I will certainly not obstruct her, and I imagine no one else will either. Moon God Emperor, please do not disappoint us..."

*Swoosh!*

Before Qianye Fantian could finish speaking, a purple light suddenly shone from Xia Qingyue's hand, revealing a seven-foot-long sword. Its blade was like crystal glass, wreathed in purple light, and an invisible pressure—the pressure of a God Emperor—also descended, enveloping the area.

"The Purple Heavens Divine Sword!" The assembled Realm Kings exclaimed in surprise.

The sword body rotated horizontally, carving a long-lasting purple light in the void. Its tip pointed towards Yun Che's head... and the might of the Purple Heavens Sword suddenly unleashed, enveloping Yun Che.

Instantly, all the profound energy suppressing Yun Che was shattered. In its place was the terrifying might of the Purple Heavens Sword, many times more formidable.

The power of a God Emperor combined with a God Emperor's sword—this aura, if even slightly triggered, would instantly obliterate millions of Yun Ches into nothingness.

Under everyone's astonished gazes, Xia Qingyue slowly spoke: "Although I severed ties with Yun Che long ago, we were once husband and wife, and I once gave much for him out of old affection. Learning today that he is actually a devil person is a disgrace to me! It will also become a disgrace to the Moon God Realm!"

"Only by personally slaying him can I cleanse myself of this shame and humiliation!"

As her words fell, her gaze was chillingly cold, and killing intent permeated the air.

Qianye Fantian's lips twitched... but his smile froze on his face. This was because Xia Qingyue's killing intent was incredibly genuine, without a hint of falsehood, and the Purple Heavens divine power was unleashed to an astonishing degree. He frowned sharply and said in a deep voice, "Wait! You can't possibly be... He can't die yet!"

"Heh!" Xia Qingyue sneered. "Brahma Heaven God Emperor, if I wished to protect him today, it would be utterly impossible. But if I wish to kill him... who could stop me! You should give up that thought."

"You..." Qianye Fantian took a step forward, but then stopped. Indeed, at the level of a God Emperor, killing a God King was merely a thought. If she was determined to kill Yun Che, no one could truly stop her.

"What the Moon God Emperor says is correct," the Dragon Emperor slowly spoke, his words devoid of emotional fluctuation, seeming rather fatigued. "Whether it's the Sky Poison Pearl or the Heretic God's divine power, if they could truly be stripped from Yun Che, it would only cause unpredictable chaos due to the struggle to obtain them."

"Yun Che is a devil person, as everyone has personally witnessed. Exceptions can be made for everything else, but absolutely not for a devil person. The Moon God Emperor was once the wife of a devil person, and indeed, only by personally slaying him can she cleanse herself... Let the Moon God Emperor bring today's matter to an end."

After speaking, the Dragon Emperor turned his back directly, no longer sparing Yun Che a glance.

The Eternal Heaven God Emperor closed his eyes, his face dejected. His mind, however, could not find peace. Matters had reached this point, and the Dragon Emperor had personally spoken to make the decision. He was powerless to say anything more.

Yun Che slowly raised his head, looking into Xia Qingyue's eyes. Her eyes shimmered with deep purple light, like two beautiful, dreamlike purple stars.

He did not speak, nor did he believe Xia Qingyue would kill him. Even when the dark profound energy on his body was stirred moments ago, he had never once thought of using Xia Qingyue's power from beginning to end. Because no matter how irrational or resentful he was, unconsciously, he did not want to involve Xia Qingyue.

But why were her eyes so cold, and this killing intent directed at him? It felt so real, as if it were pressed directly against the deepest parts of his life force and soul.

"Yun Che," she said indifferently, "your fall to this state today is also partly my responsibility. However, since you are a devil person, do not blame me for being heartless. But out of consideration for our past as husband and wife, I will let you die without pain... not even leaving a corpse behind!"

"When you reach the world after death, think carefully about what you should do in your next life!"