Chapter 1629: Witch Demon Butterfly

"It seems you two are here to stir up trouble today." Tian Muyi's slow words betrayed no anger. "I am very curious who gave you the audacity to cause a scene in my Imperial Heaven Realm."

"Stir up trouble?" Facing the sudden oppressive aura released by the Imperial Heaven Realm's people, Qianye Ying'er's demeanor and tone remained unchanged. "We simply came to observe the conference. We hadn't even spoken a word after arriving, yet your idiotic son inexplicably shouted curses at us and publicly hurled a pile of foul accusations. Now you're accusing *us* of stirring up trouble?"

"So, are we only allowed to be needlessly bullied by your Imperial Heaven Realm people, but not permitted to utter a single word in protest? As expected of the number one star realm in the Northern Divine Region—what grand style, what impressive might!"

Tian Guhu raised his arm, his sleeves fluttering slightly, his expression calm. "Needless bullying? I have no prior acquaintance with either of you. My words today stem entirely from what I personally witnessed. Your actions are intolerable to me, which is why I spoke out publicly. And my royal father, being broad-minded, has already tolerated you. How then can you claim needless bullying!"

"Yet your words are filled with venom and insult. Insulting me alone would be one thing," his face suddenly changed, his voice sinking, and his green robe billowed, unleashing an astonishing aura. "But to dare insult my sect's Grand Elder like this! For this alone, even if my royal father and the Grand Elder could forgive you, I, Tian Guhu, will absolutely not allow you to leave Imperial Heaven Tower safely!"

"Oh?" Qianye Ying'er glanced at him, her words seemingly laced with a smile. "Just you?"

Qianye Ying'er's words left everyone wide-eyed in astonishment, nearly causing them to burst into laughter.

In the Northern Divine Region, who didn't know that Tian Guhu was a miraculous prodigy capable of crushing opponents two minor realms above him and matching those three minor realms above him, even in the Divine Sovereign Realm?

Both being level seven Divine Sovereigns, she actually dared to say "Just you?" to Tian Guhu...

This was beyond mere "ignorance."

"Young Master Guhu," the Heavenly Net Realm King rose and said indifferently, "Today is a grand event for you Heaven Monarchs. These two undesirables are not fit to ruin today's festivities, much less warrant your personal intervention."

"Qiong Wu, Yuan Dian, cast these two... out!"

Following the Heavenly Net Realm King's command, two elders beside him slowly stood up. One was a level ten Divine Sovereign, the other a level nine Divine Sovereign. Two incredibly heavy and overwhelming auras locked onto Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er.

Everyone clearly understood that based on their words today, these two would certainly not merely be "cast out."

This was Imperial Heaven Tower, the venue for the Heaven Monarch Grand Assembly, the least suitable place for a fierce battle. Once expelled from Imperial Heaven Tower, these two top Divine Sovereigns from the Heavenly Net Realm would surely kill them.

And even if these two escaped today's calamity, their lives in the Northern Divine Region would be anything but easy from then on.

"Heh, truly oblivious to their own demise," another Upper Realm King sneered.

"Young Master Guhu was absolutely right; these two are indeed a disgrace to Divine Sovereigns."

"Heavenly Net Realm King, remember to investigate their origins as well," another Upper Realm King added. "This King is very curious what kind of place could produce such individuals."

Everyone's gaze towards Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er was now devoid of any prior pity, filled instead with mockery and disdain. As level seven Divine Sovereigns, a noble and difficult attainment, there were countless places in the Northern Divine Region where they could roam freely. Yet, they chose to cause trouble in Imperial Heaven Tower.

They were completely digging their own graves, utterly foolish.

Tian Muhe slowly sat down. He and Tian Muyi spoke no more, but Tian Muyi simultaneously gave the Heavenly Net Realm King a knowing look. The Heavenly Net Realm King understood perfectly and nodded slowly.

Just then, dark clouds dispersed above the firmament, and three terrifying presences simultaneously descended. In an instant, they shattered the rapidly changing atmosphere of Imperial Heaven Tower and completely dissipated the auras pressing down on Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er.

Tian Muyi and Tian Muhe, who had just sat down, abruptly stood up. Disaster Star and Viper Saint Monarch also rose, gazing towards the sky.

From three directions, three distinct auras arrived simultaneously. An old man's voice rang out first: "Yan Sange of the Yama Devil Realm has come to pay his respects."

Beneath the ancient voice, a middle-aged figure appeared. He wore an overly loose gray robe, his face was rigid and ashen, and his eyes were lifeless, like a living corpse.

Yan Sange, leader of the Yama Devil Realm's Thirty-Six Yama Ghosts, a terrifying existence whose status was comparable to that of the Ten Yama Devils.

"The King of Hell wants you dead by the third watch, who dares keep you until the fifth?"—Throughout the Northern Divine Region, wherever Yan Sange's name echoed, all living beings trembled in terror.

For today's Heaven Monarch Grand Assembly, the Yama Devil Realm's supervisor was none other than this terrifying leader of the Yama Ghosts. Even before his aura arrived, his mere name caused a horrifying malevolent energy to envelop the entire Imperial Heaven Tower.

Tian Muyi immediately called out loudly, "Muyi respectfully welcomes Yama Ghost King!"

"Hahahaha, it's been a thousand years. Imperial Heaven Realm King, I trust you've been well."

From another direction, a particularly unrestrained burst of laughter rang out, followed by a seemingly very young man slowly descending. The "Burning Moon" mark on his body indicated his exceptionally noble lineage. Yet, facing a multitude of powerful figures and even Realm Kings from upper star realms, his eyes were slanted upwards, his arrogance unconcealed.

"Hahahaha," Tian Muyi also let out a hearty laugh. "It's only been a mere thousand years, and Your Highness, the Emperor Son, has already stepped into the Divine Master Realm. This truly astonishes me."

"How can my small achievements compare to your Young Master Guhu, whose might shakes the Northern Region?" The Burning Moon Emperor Son smiled, his gaze accurately sweeping over Tian Guhu.

This person was indeed one of the Burning Moon Divine Emperor's direct sons, an Emperor Son of the Burning Moon Royal Realm—Fen Ziran.

"Your Highness is joking," Tian Muyi said with a chuckle. "Your Highness will be the shining moon of this era. If my son is fortunate enough to even touch a faint ray of your divine light, it would be a blessing for three lifetimes. How could he possibly be qualified to compare himself to Your Highness?"

No sooner had Tian Muyi's voice faded than a third figure slowly entered everyone's view.

It was a woman in yellow robes, her sleeves flowing like a celestial being. Her long hair was like ink, and she wore an unusually beautiful butterfly-wing mask, obscuring her eyes and face just like Qianye Ying'er.

The woman emitted no aura whatsoever, yet the moment she descended, she instantly obliterated the auras of Yan Sange and the Burning Moon Emperor Son.

"A Demon... Empress!?"

Feeling this almost dreamlike, yet invisibly powerful and soul-stirring aura, all the strong cultivators' faces changed. Some Upper Realm Kings let out low murmurs, seemingly of fear and disbelief.

Tian Muyi turned, putting away all his expressions, and bowed solemnly. "Imperial Heaven's Tian Muyi respectfully welcomes Her Highness, the Enchanted Butterfly. To have Your Highness personally grace us with your presence, this Heaven Monarch Grand Assembly is already overflowing with glory."

As the words "Enchanted Butterfly" were uttered, nearly every heart trembled violently.

Because this was the name of the Soul Stealing Realm's Fourth Demon Empress!

This woman was indeed one of the Nine Demon Empresses under the Demon Queen!

The young Divine Sovereigns on the Northern Region Heaven Monarch Ranking would undoubtedly be the future masters of the Northern Divine Region. Therefore, the Royal Realms always highly valued each Heaven Monarch Grand Assembly, and the supervisors sent were always of extremely high status. For instance, this time, the Yama Devil Realm sent the leader of the Yama Ghosts, and the Burning Moon Realm sent an Emperor Son, specifically the one with the highest status closest to the Crown Prince in the Burning Moon Divine Realm.

However, for the Soul Stealing Realm to send a Demon Empress this time truly exceeded everyone's expectations.

The Enchanted Butterfly showed no reaction to Tian Muyi's greeting.

Very few in the world had ever seen the true face of any Demon Empress. They were known as the Demon Queen's nine "shadows," and being "shadows," they naturally rarely appeared before others.

No one found her indifferent reaction particularly strange. The butterfly-wing mask she wore obscured her face and gaze, and naturally, no one noticed that her eyes had been fixed on Yun Che from the very beginning, never moving away.

Everyone rose and loudly hailed the three great supervisors from the Royal Realms.

The Burning Moon Emperor Son, Fen Ziran, unhurriedly took his seat and calmly spoke, "In recent years, there haven't been many decent talents emerging among the younger generation. However, Young Master Tian Guhu's reputation has grown stronger day by day over these past few centuries, so this young master personally requested my royal father to come here. Young Master Guhu, you must not disappoint me... Hmm?"

His gaze suddenly fell upon Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er. "What's going on with these two?"

"Your Highness need not concern yourself," Tian Muyi said. "They are merely two arrogant fools who don't know their place. Just now, they dared to cause trouble and act presumptuously in my Imperial Heaven Tower."

He turned and sternly said, "Why haven't you quickly cast them out? Don't let them spoil the enjoyment of our three distinguished guests."

"Yes!"

"Wait."

Just as the reply began, a woman's voice suddenly rang out. Just two words, soft as a gentle breeze, yet possessing an unspeakable, irresistible magic that inexplicably tightened everyone's heart and sent shivers uncontrollably through their bodies.

The two Heavenly Net Realm elders who were about to press towards Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er instantly froze in place, as if nailed there.

And the one who spoke to stop them was none other than the Soul Stealing Realm's Fourth Demon Empress—the Enchanted Butterfly.

Tian Muyi was startled, then immediately said, "Your Highness, do you have any instructions?"

The Enchanted Butterfly ignored him, instead facing Yun Che directly and asking, "What is your name?"

Yun Che looked at her. Facing this woman who stood at the apex of the Northern Divine Region, his gaze showed no hint of evasion. He calmly replied with two words: "Ling Yun."

"Ling Yun?" The Demon Empress Enchanted Butterfly nodded slightly. "Did you two come to observe the conference?"

Yun Che's lips twitched, revealing a rather uncomfortable smile. "What do you think?"

This reply undoubtedly startled everyone. Tian Muyi's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "To speak to Her Highness, the Demon Empress, in such a manner is beyond brazen... It seems these two are indeed utterly insane."

"Why haven't you quickly cast them out!"

"No need," the Enchanted Butterfly said with another two faint words. All the auras pressing down on Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er instantly vanished. She glanced at Qianye Ying'er, then her gaze returned to Yun Che. "Would you care to observe the conference from the same seat?"

At these words, everyone present, including Yama Devil Yan Sange and Burning Moon's Fen Ziran, initially thought they had misheard... or even hallucinated.

"Alright," only Yun Che replied, without even a moment's hesitation, giving a very calm and not particularly polite response.

"Come," the Enchanted Butterfly turned, her shadowy form fluttering, and settled into the prestigious supervisor's seat. Her gesture was clearly an invitation to Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er.

Given Tian Muyi's status, cultivation, and experience, he was stunned for several breaths. He asked in bewilderment, "Your Highness, this is..."

No sooner had Tian Muyi spoken than, without any visible movement from the Enchanted Butterfly, or even a glance in his direction, his voice suddenly cut off, unable to utter another word.

"Do I need the Imperial Heaven Realm King's permission to invite someone?" the Enchanted Butterfly's voice was very faint.

Tian Muyi lowered his head, a layer of fine cold sweat inexplicably beading on his forehead. "N-no... I wouldn't dare. It was I who was presumptuous."