Chapter 1562: Transfer Formation

The Northern Territory is the most peaceful region in the Empty Realm, rarely plagued by sweeping storms. This area also serves as the battlefield for the Battle of the Empty Realm.

Surrounding the Empty Realm battlefield are four palaces, constantly enveloped in protective barriers. These belong to the royal sects of the four realms: the East Empty Sect from the East Empty Realm, the West Empty Sect from the West Empty Realm, North Cold City from the North Empty Realm, and the Southern Phoenix Divine Kingdom from the South Empty Realm.

Upon arriving at the East Empty Sect's location, Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er were intercepted as soon as they drew near.

"Stop! This is East Empty Sect territory; unauthorized entry is forbidden!" a guard disciple sternly shouted.

Yun Che picked up the token Dong Xueyan had given him that day and said indifferently, "Tell your Sect Master that Yun Che has arrived as invited!"

Inside the East Empty Hall.

"Big Brother, you're here."

Sensing his aura, Dong Xueyan quickly stepped forward to greet him. Dong Xuesi was not only her elder brother but also a source of pride she willingly looked up to her entire life. In her eyes, no one among their peers in the Five Desolate Realms could compare to him, with the sole exception of Bei Hanchu.

Dong Xuesi's gaze swept around as he asked, "Where is Father King?"

"Father King went to see Divine Sovereign Bei Han," she replied. "He's probably confirming the matter concerning Bei Hanchu and Nanhuang Chanyi." As she spoke, Dong Xueyan suddenly noticed Dong Xuesi's gloomy expression and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just ran into someone determined to die," Dong Xuesi said coldly. "It'll just add a little more amusement after the Battle of the Empty Realm."

Dong Xueyan did not press further, instead asking, "What about Yun Che? Big Brother, have you tested his strength? Although Grand Elder Jiu unexpectedly values him, with his arrogant and rude demeanor, I truly don't wish to see him participate in the Battle of the Empty Realm."

Dong Xuesi's expression grew even gloomier. "I obeyed Father King's command and personally waited an extra day for him, yet I didn't even see a shadow of him. Heh."

"What!?" Dong Xueyan's expression subtly changed, and her voice deepened. "He dares to defy the will of my East Empty Sect?"

At that moment, an East Empty disciple rushed over and transmitted a message from outside the hall: "Your Highnesses, Yun Che requests an audience."

Both of them turned simultaneously, their expressions changing once more. "Yun Che?!"

"He holds an East Empty token with Yun Che's name inscribed on it. It has been confirmed," the East Empty disciple stated.

"Hmph!" Dong Xueyan flicked her sleeve and quickly strode out. Dong Xuesi, with a sullen face, also followed. Although Yun Che had eventually arrived, making them wait an extra day was an unforgivable offense.

Dong Xueyan exited the hall and immediately spotted Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er. She frowned deeply and rebuked loudly, "Yun Che, you still dare to show your face!?"

"I was invited, why wouldn't I dare?" Yun Che retorted.

"Heh," Dong Xueyan scoffed, accustomed to being revered and looked up to. Seeing Yun Che's cold, utterly disrespectful face, an unknown surge of anger flared within her again. "Participants in the Battle of the Empty Realm must undergo a pre-battle assessment, and there are extremely important formation preparations! That day, I explicitly told you to proceed to the East Empty Sect early. Who allowed you to enter the Empty Realm directly!?"

Yun Che remained unmoved. "At that time, I only agreed to participate in the Battle of the Empty Realm for the East Empty Sect, but I never agreed to go to the East Empty Sect!"

"You!" Dong Xueyan grew even angrier. Just then, a mocking yet sullen voice sounded from behind her: "Is he Yun Che?"

Dong Xuesi slowly walked closer, his half-closed eyes, both dark and cold, fixed on Yun Che. Noticing his clearly unusual gaze, Dong Xueyan's brow twitched. "Big Brother, have you perhaps already met him?"

"Met him, of course I've met him," Dong Xuesi said with a laugh, his smile carrying a clear chilling quality. "Coincidentally, he's the very person I just mentioned who's determined to die."

"He dares to disrespect you?" Dong Xueyan's face instantly turned ashen. Yun Che's disrespect toward her had already made her secretly furious, but disrespecting her elder brother was truly courting death—even if he was someone Grand Elder Jiu held in high regard.

"Heh, it's more than just disrespect." Dong Xuesi's lips curved into a smirk. Looking at Yun Che, who had "come seeking refuge," he suddenly wasn't angry anymore. He realized that, given his esteemed status, someone like Yun Che was merely an arrogant yet impossibly foolish clown. The previous insults were simply the barking of an ignorant clown, utterly unworthy of his attention or anger.

"Yun Che," he said with a smile, "do you dare to repeat what you said to this young master earlier?"

"Have your father come out," Yun Che said, still expressionless. "You are not worthy to speak with me."

Dong Xuesi and Dong Xueyan froze simultaneously. Immediately after, Dong Xuesi threw his head back and burst into wild laughter, clapping his hands. "Hahahahaha! Excellent! Simply superb!" he roared. "Xueyan, if there were more fools like this in the world, imagine how much more amusement there would be, hahahaha."

"Yun... Che!" Dong Xueyan didn't laugh; her face was so dark it was slightly contorted, and her voice carried a clear killing intent. "It seems you are truly... sincerely seeking death!"

"No need to get angry," Dong Xuesi said, still smiling. The way he looked at Yun Che was now entirely as if he were looking at an idiot, and even his voice became lazy and languid. "Take back his East Empty token. Even if he truly possesses the strength Grand Elder Jiu believes he does... a fool like this joining the Battle of the Empty Realm team would simply be a disgrace to my East Empty Sect."

"Alright!" Dong Xueyan didn't hesitate at all. She extended a finger and pointed, and a burst of light appeared. The East Empty token in Yun Che's hand immediately dissipated, transforming into small remnants of quickly fading light until it completely vanished.

"Big Brother, how do you plan to deal with them?"

"Get lost," Dong Xuesi said with a face full of mockery and disdain. "You should be glad this is the Empty Realm, otherwise... tsk tsk. Oh, and by the way, this young master will kindly advise you: you'd best never return to the East Empty Realm. That way, you might live a little longer."

Yun Che silently watched the East Empty token dissipate, a strange light flickering in the depths of his eyes. He turned around directly. "Let's go," he said.

Qianye Ying'er didn't say a word and followed him away.

Dong Xueyan's brows furrowed, and she stepped forward quickly, but immediately retreated. "Big Brother, are you just letting them go?" she asked. "They dare to disrespect my East Empty Sect like this; even if Father King were here, he certainly wouldn't spare them."

"This is the Empty Realm," Dong Xuesi said indifferently. "A mere clown is not worthy of me breaking rules here. However, it truly is laughable. A mere fifth-level Divine King actually made me personally wait an extra day... Is Grand Elder Jiu blind!?"

"Eh? A fifth-level Divine King?" Dong Xueyan was startled. "Grand Elder Jiu previously said he was a first-level Divine King... but also mentioned he likely used some profound artifact to suppress his aura."

"Grand Elder Jiu is indeed old," Dong Xuesi said, shaking his head. "To actually bring in such a big joke."

"Should this matter be mentioned to Father King?" Dong Xueyan asked.

"No need," Dong Xuesi said. "Father King has been troubled lately by the alliance between the Southern Phoenix Divine Kingdom and North Cold City. A mere joke is not worthy of spoiling Father King's mood."

"Where are we going this time?" Qianye Ying'er asked. She now understood why Yun Che had suddenly angered Dong Xuesi earlier... it was deliberate all along.

"What do you think?"

"Nanhuang Chanyi!" Qianye Ying'er slowly said. It was clear that Yun Che had suddenly changed his mind after encountering Nanhuang Chanyi.

"On one side is the arrogant East Empty Sect; on the other is the Southern Phoenix Divine Kingdom, which has always been trampled by the other three realms in the Battle of the Empty Realm and is now in a delicate situation. Helping the latter reach the top in the Battle of the Empty Realm would clearly bring me greater benefits."

Yun Che, who once prioritized integrity, now prioritized profit.

What was even more despicable was that he intended to maneuver the other party into breaking the contract themselves.

"Are you sure you're not interested in her as a person?" Qianye Ying'er asked, her beautiful eyes slightly slanted. "The most beautiful woman in the Five Desolate Realms—what a captivating title. A man's character can change drastically, but his inherent flaws can never disappear... right?"

As a goddess defiled by Yun Che, she seemed to genuinely hope he would corrupt other high and mighty women. Perhaps this would provide her with a form of twisted psychological balance.

Yun Che remained silent, seemingly disdaining a reply.

At that moment, an exceptionally violent storm suddenly whipped up without warning.

Boom!

The space hummed, and sand and stones filled the sky. The three-colored Jade of Glazed Sound around Yun Che's neck was lifted high, touching each other amidst the turbulent storm energy and emitting continuous sounds of a young girl:

"Daddy, Wuxin misses you!"

"Daddy, don't do dangerous things!"

"Daddy, don't flirt with other women!"

The sound released by the Jade of Glazed Sound was very faint, instantly drowned out by the storm. Yun Che's steps faltered, and his face became rigid. He maintained an unchanging expression and features, but his body trembled, uncontrollably trembling. One breath... five breaths... ten breaths... he couldn't stop it.

During the period when Yun Wuxin created the Jade of Glazed Sound, Qianye Ying'er, who had been marked with a slave seal, protected her and helped her engrave the sounds to their most perfect state. Thus, she was acutely aware of what the Jade of Glazed Sound Yun Che constantly wore signified.

It was also during that time that she personally witnessed the bond between Yun Che and Yun Wuxin, a connection that surpassed even life itself.

Qianye Ying'er's steps also halted; she didn't speak. But soon, she inexplicably felt unwilling to look at Yun Che's appearance at that moment. She turned her gaze away and spoke in a cold voice: "Take it off. If you don't see it, if you don't hear it, it won't torment your heart and soul."

"None... of... your... business!" Yun Che said coldly. As he spoke, a thin line of blood clearly seeped from his lips.

Even though he had buried himself in the abyss of darkness, whenever he thought that he would never see his daughter or any of them again in this life, the same pain and despair still lingered.

But even so, he never wished to take off the Jade of Glazed Sound.

The storm gradually subsided, and the dust settled. Within their sight, a golden figure swiftly passed by.

Adorned in golden robes with phoenix patterns and a phoenix coronet with flowing pearls, emanating an indescribable nobility and divine grace, it was unmistakably Nanhuang Chanyi!

The Empty Realm is plagued by storms, and during the Battle of the Empty Realm, any profound practitioner can enter, making it a chaotic mix of various individuals. As the Southern Phoenix Crown Princess, Nanhuang Chanyi should have been accompanied by countless guards, yet at this moment, she was alone, which was quite peculiar.

When they saw Nanhuang Chanyi, she also saw them, but she did not stop or turn her gaze, drifting away gracefully.

They had originally come for Nanhuang Chanyi, and encountering her alone was, of course, ideal. Yun Che shifted his feet, and under the Phantom Light Thunderous Extremity, he pursued like thunder, suddenly flashing in front of Nanhuang Chanyi. Caught off guard, she nearly crashed into him.

Even the most ordinary person would frown if suddenly intercepted, let alone the dignified Southern Phoenix Crown Princess. But Nanhuang Chanyi, though somewhat hurried, stopped her movements with utmost elegance, yet not a trace of anger was seen. A gaze as bright as the full moon pierced through her beaded veil, softly falling upon Yun Che. "May I ask what the young master wishes?" she asked.

"How about we make a deal?" Yun Che said straightforwardly.

"Oh?"

"In this Battle of the Empty Realm, I will become a participant from the South Empty Realm!" Yun Che declared. His previous sentence had been "make a deal," but this one was clearly an unquestionable command.

The gaze behind the beaded veil seemed to flicker slightly. Nanhuang Chanyi softly spoke, "This time, all ten profound practitioners participating in the Battle of the Empty Realm from my Southern Phoenix Divine Kingdom have already been decided. Young Master, your origin is unclear, and your cultivation is also far from sufficient. Why would you suddenly have such an idea?"