Chapter 1628: Making Trouble

Cloud Che did not immediately enter the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace. Instead, he suddenly said, “For the past few years, you’ve been using different methods, both overt and covert, all to facilitate cooperation between me and that Northern Divine Region Devil Queen.”

“Not ‘me,’ but ‘us’,” Qianye Ying’er corrected him.

“I’ll confirm one last time,” Cloud Che said, turning to look at Qianye Ying’er. “Is she really that ‘useful’?”

“Whether she’s useful depends on how well you can control her,” Qianye Ying’er said, raising an eyebrow slightly. “The only thing I can be certain of is this: as long as you have enough leverage, she will not disappoint you.”

Cloud Che said no more and stepped towards the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace.

As the two approached, the Brahma Heaven disciples guarding the entrance did not stop them.

At each Heaven Sovereign Assembly, it wasn’t just invited guests who could attend; anyone with the qualifications could enter freely. However, these “qualifications” were quite stringent—one’s cultivation had to be at least at the Divine King Realm.

If one’s cultivation was below the Divine King Realm, they would be directly repelled by the invisible barrier of the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace.

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace was not an expansive place, and without sufficient cultivation, the sheer density of terrifying aura from the powerful individuals present would be unbearable.

Aside from the deceased Bei Hanchu, all the listed Northern Divine Region Heaven Sovereigns had arrived. Their gazes, whether overt or subtle, fell upon Tian Guhu. They knew very well in their hearts that, although they were all Northern Divine Region Heaven Sovereigns, Tian Guhu existed in a realm far above them in every aspect.

Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er’s arrival, with their auras as two level-seven Divine Sovereigns, immediately drew considerable attention. As they were two entirely unfamiliar faces and auras, many people frowned in confusion—but that was all.

Since they weren't invited, they could only remain on the outer perimeter and observe from afar. At that moment, a voice suddenly exclaimed, “It’s them!”

It was a woman’s voice, clearly an accidental outburst, which sounded particularly jarring and abrupt in the solemn setting of the assembly, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.

The one who cried out was Luo Yun of the Heavenly Net Realm, whom Tian Guhu had just rescued. She had just taken her seat when she inadvertently caught sight of Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er entering and blurted out.

Luo Ying’s gaze followed suit, and his brows immediately furrowed.

The Heavenly Net Realm King reprimanded, “What kind of behavior is this, yelling loudly in such a setting!”

Luo Yun’s cry undoubtedly caught Tian Guhu’s attention. He glanced at Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er, his brows immediately furrowing as he pronounced, “Please escort these two out.”

Given Tian Guhu’s status, especially here in the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace, his words carried immense weight. As soon as he spoke, everyone turned their heads.

Regardless of where his gaze was directed or the timing of his words, the “two people” Tian Guhu referred to could only be the two level-seven Divine Sovereigns who had just entered the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace.

Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er stopped. Cloud Che remained expressionless, while a hint of amusement flickered in the depths of Qianye Ying’er’s golden eyes. They didn’t even need to stir up trouble themselves; as soon as they walked in, someone had already delivered it to them on a platter.

The Northern Divine Region truly was an interesting place.

Tian Muyi stood up, glanced at Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er, and asked, “Guhu, what’s going on? Do these two have a grievance with you?”

Tian Guhu replied, “Reporting, Father, I have no past grievances with them, nor do I know them. Even if there were a personal dispute, I would never disrupt the Heaven Sovereign Assembly over it.”

“It’s just that…” Tian Guhu turned, directly facing the silent Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er. “In my humble opinion, these two are not worthy of setting foot in my Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace!”

His tone was as calm as water, yet every word resonated with powerful impact. More gazes fixed upon Cloud Che and the other, half in surprise, half in pity. It was clear that these two unidentified individuals must have crossed Tian Guhu’s bottom line in some way.

To incur such disgust from the esteemed Young Master Guhu, it would be difficult for anyone in the future not to pity them.

“What do you mean by that, virtuous nephew?” the Viper Sacred Monarch asked with a smile.

Tian Guhu’s face remained as calm as still water, and his voice was faint: “Just half a day ago, Brother Ying and Sister Yun of the Heavenly Net Realm encountered a calamity and were on the verge of death. These two passed by them.”

“Brother Ying and Sister Yun’s predicament was not a personal grievance, but a calamity caused by profound beasts. With their level-seven Divine Sovereign cultivation, they could have easily resolved it with minimal effort, saving two young Divine Kings with infinite futures, and establishing good karma.”

“Yet, when faced with the two calling for help, they completely ignored it and coldly walked away,” Tian Guhu slowly shook his head. “Such conduct is something I cannot stand to witness, much less tolerate.”

“Such a thing happened?” the Heavenly Net Realm King exclaimed.

Luo Ying stood up and said, “It is indeed true. When Xiao Yun and I were in dire straits, we happened to see the two of them approaching. We were overjoyed and cried out loudly for help. Although they were only a thousand zhang away from us, they turned a deaf ear and didn’t even glance our way for a moment.”

After speaking, he glanced at Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er, and a flicker of smug satisfaction passed through his seemingly calm eyes.

“Enough,” Tian Muyi said, waving his hand. “Not offering aid, while not meritorious, is also not blameworthy. There’s no need to delve further.”

To be able to easily save a life but walk away indifferently was indeed excessively cold and heartless. However, seeing someone in distress and not helping was absolutely commonplace in the Northern Divine Region. In some respects, not kicking someone when they’re down or taking advantage of the situation was already considered quite humane.

Tian Guhu sighed softly, turned, and bowed. “Father’s words, your son will naturally abide by them. However, as a junior on whom great hopes are placed, and facing all the heroes of the world today, there are some things your son feels compelled to say.”

“…” Tian Muyi remained silent. No one understood his son better than he did; he could roughly guess what Tian Guhu was about to say.

Tian Guhu faced the crowd, his brows slightly furrowed, and spoke clearly: “Our Northern Divine Region, once one of the four Divine Regions, has been abandoned by the world and resented by the other three regions. This forces us to remain here permanently, unable to take even half a step out.”

“How is this land, bearing the name of a Divine Region, any different from a vast prison?”

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace fell silent, and all eyes turned to Tian Guhu.

“The chaotic dark aura continues to dissipate, the territory of the Northern Divine Region is shrinking every moment, and periodically, star realms and star regions are permanently extinguished. One day, it will reach our doorstep.”

“Under these circumstances, the future of the Northern Divine Region rests solely upon us profound practitioners who are fortunate enough to have reached high profound realms. If we, who control the lifeblood of the Northern Divine Region, do not cooperate and support each other, bestowing benevolence upon the world, but instead compete for gain, harm one another, and remain cold-hearted, then what future is there for the Northern Divine Region? What face do we have to bear this heaven-bestowed power?”

Tian Guhu abruptly turned, facing Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er directly: “What Guhu witnessed today leaves a vile knot in his heart. Had I not happened to pass by and urgently intervened, those two young Divine Kings, who could bear the future of the Northern Divine Region, might have already perished under the claws of profound beasts. If that were the case, what difference is there between the indifference of these two and personally burying them?”

“Without compassion, devoid of humanity, how are they any different from livestock!” Tian Guhu’s voice deepened slightly. “Your son dares not defy Father’s wishes, but he absolutely refuses to accept such individuals defiling the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace. As fellow Divine Sovereigns, I am deeply ashamed!”

As his weighty words fell, the expressions of those present varied: some approved, some sighed in admiration, some remained silent, and some shook their heads.

Knowing Tian Guhu’s name, people naturally understood why he preferred to call himself “Guhu” (Lone Swan). It wasn’t just that his talent was in a league of its own; his breadth of mind and his ambitions were also incomparable to his peers. He himself disdained being on equal footing with others of his generation.

His words, though perhaps sounding a bit too naive to seasoned elders, nonetheless inspired respect and admiration. It suddenly made people feel that the emergence of Tian Guhu in the Northern Divine Region was a great blessing from heaven.

“Hehe,” before anyone else could speak, Tian Muyi was the first to chime in, smiling gently, “Guhu, to have such a heart and ambition, your father is greatly comforted. Today is an assembly for you young Heaven Sovereigns; there’s no need to be distracted by such matters. The three supervisors from the Royal Realm are about to arrive. Everyone, please wait patiently; I believe today’s assembly will surely live up to everyone’s expectations.”

No sooner had he finished speaking, and before the crowd could respond, an exceptionally melodious and ethereal female voice softly drifted through the air: “I’ve seen plenty of fools in my life, but someone as ridiculously foolish as this is truly a first. I hear this Tian Guhu is nearing six hundred years of age; has all his nearly six centuries of experience truly gone to the dogs?”

The woman’s voice was soft and enchanting, like a mournful lament, seemingly a casual soliloquy. Yet, every word was incredibly piercing, leaving everyone present wide-eyed and stunned.

The enthusiastic response that was about to erupt was as if forcibly suppressed by a giant pot descending from the heavens. All eyes simultaneously fell upon the woman who had spoken—it was one of the two individuals Tian Guhu had just expressed disgust for.

Qianye Ying’er’s head was slightly bowed, and the icy blue mask on her face rippled with a faint chill, preventing anyone from seeing her full face. However, anyone with eyes could perceive her undisguised composure from the overly exquisite half of her snow-white face.

As if she had merely uttered a few of the most simple and ordinary words.

Tian Muyi was naturally cautious, and with the news that the honored guests from the Three Royal Realms would soon arrive, he was even more unwilling to cause any further complications. Thus, he directly dismissed the previous incident.

To everyone present, Tian Muyi’s failure to expel Cloud Che and Qianye Ying’er, despite Tian Guhu’s clear disapproval, was nothing short of immense grace.

What they could never have imagined, even in their wildest dreams, was that this Divine Sovereign who had escaped punishment, and a woman at that, would openly insult Tian Guhu in public!

And this was the Brahma Heaven Realm, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace!

Qianye Ying’er’s words undoubtedly stirred up a hornet’s nest. Tian Muyi’s previously calm expression suddenly darkened, and everyone from the Brahma Heaven Sect glared in fury. The Brahma Heaven Grand Elder, Tian Muhe, slammed his hand down, causing his seat to crack on the spot. He pointed at Qianye Ying’er and roared, “Impudent wretch! How dare you act so wildly in my Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace!”

“Oh?” Qianye Ying’er glanced at him askance and slowly said, “Now this is strange. He called us livestock, and you didn’t even utter a peep. I call him a dog, and you stand up and bark wildly. Could it be that you are that dog?”

“You!!” Tian Muhe’s eyes were as dark as an abyss, and he even began to tremble all over... Having lived for tens of thousands of years, this was truly the first time he had faced such a situation. As the Brahma Heaven Grand Elder, there were hardly any who dared to show him disrespect, let alone speak to him in such a manner!

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace became so silent that a pin drop could be heard. This was a scene they could never have imagined or understood—a level-seven Divine Sovereign, in this Brahma Heaven God Emperor’s palace, publicly insulting Tian Guhu and the Brahma Heaven Grand Elder.

Moreover, the insults were utterly venomous! Even the most ordinary person would find them unbearable, let alone Tian Guhu and Tian Muhe!

Tian Guhu turned, his sword-like eyebrows slightly tilted, yet no anger was visible.

“Grand Elder, there’s no need for anger,” Tian Muyi slowly stood up. “These two pathetic nobodies are not worthy of provoking your rage.”

Tian Muyi’s expression remained as calm as before, showing no ripples, yet Disaster Star and the Viper Sacred Monarch beside him clearly felt a terrifying chill.

If Tian Muhe was insulted, he would deal with it calmly. But Tian Guhu... it was common knowledge in the Brahma Heaven Realm that he was Tian Muyi’s greatest pride, and also his unassailable reverse scale.

Based on those few words alone, this woman and her companion were already doomed to a fate worse than death.