Chapter 1630: Public Outrage

Yun Che and Qianye Ying’er exchanged a glance. To everyone’s extreme astonishment, they walked towards the Demoness Yaodie and sat to her right.

They sat adjacent to her, less than half a body-width apart, close enough that any slight movement could cause them to touch.

Yaodie frowned slightly but said nothing, nor did she shoo them away.

Huang Tianque fell silent. Everyone was in a state of utter bewilderment, especially the Heavenfall Realm members who were about to act; they froze, unsure what to do.

The title "Demoness" not only carried immense deterrent power but also signified the most mysterious existence in the Northern Divine Region. While no one was unaware of their name, ordinary people would struggle to see one even once in their lifetime.

Tian Muyi, as a First Realm King, had never seen the true face of any Demoness before. His ability to identify the Fourth Demoness was already beyond what common Realm Kings could achieve.

Yet, such an existence, in this very Huang Tian realm, had actually invited two Divine Sovereigns who were despised by Tian Guhu and had spoken provocatively against the Huang Tian Sect!?

Furthermore, Yaodie had just asked for the man's name, clearly indicating they were not acquainted.

They could not comprehend this but dared not ask. Even figures like Tian Muyi lacked the right to meet a Demoness as an equal, let alone anyone else.

The atmosphere instantly became exceptionally strange. The very individuals who had severely offended the Huang Tian realm were now seated in the most honored seats of Huang Tianque, thanks to Demoness Yaodie. Though Tian Muyi wished he could personally dismember Yun Che and Qianye Ying’er, he had no choice but to forcefully suppress his rage, forcing a somewhat mild smile onto his face:

"Your Highness the Demoness, Ghost King Yan, Imperial Son Fen Jieran, the three of you are not only esteemed guests of Huang Tian but also the overseers of this realm's Divine Sovereign Convention. With the three of you presiding over the supervision, there will certainly be no worries or concerns, and absolute fairness and integrity."

"Our honored guests have arrived, and the time is at hand. Let the convention begin!" Tian Muyi announced. "Young Divine Sovereigns, you are the pride of the Northern Divine Region, and furthermore, its future. This convention belongs to you. Please unleash your brilliance to the fullest and eternally engrave it upon the firmament of the Northern Region."

Tian Muyi's gaze then shifted slightly to the three from the King Realms, his voice rising by several notes: "Should you be fortunate enough to gain the favor of a King Realm, you shall ascend directly to great heights. Whether you can seize this once-in-a-century opportunity is entirely up to you..."

Tian Muyi's voice continued, announcing the rules, including the special exception that Tian Guhu would not enter the arena as a participant but rather as a challenger to be challenged. All the Divine Sovereigns had no objections; in fact, most of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Seated beside Demoness Yaodie, Yun Che and Qianye Ying’er remained silent, heads bowed and eyes lowered. From beginning to end, they did not spare a glance for the Divine Sovereigns or the arena.

Constant gazes darted towards them, filled with surprise and incomprehension. No matter how they tried, they couldn't fathom what this Demoness, who held such an incredibly high status, truly intended.

With a roar and a flash of profound light, a massive barrier unfolded over the central arena. The Divine Sovereign Convention officially commenced. A man with twin swords and sharp, star-like eyes was the first to leap into the arena, proclaiming loudly with his head held high: "I am Nan Qingyu of the Fallen Continent Realm, I request your guidance!"

Before his words faded, another Divine Sovereign had already followed him into the arena. Without a single verbal exchange, their weapons directly clashed, tearing open a rapidly spreading spatial rift.

The battles between the Divine Sovereigns began, and everyone's attention was fully focused on the arena. Every person in the arena, even the weakest among them in cultivation, was someone they had to remember and pay attention to.

Every Divine Sovereign Convention brought forth numerous surprises. Tian Guhu was, without a doubt, the greatest surprise of the past few centuries. His gaze also remained fixed on the arena, but his eyes were not meeting his opponents as equals; rather, it was a detached, occasionally head-shaking, occasionally appreciative and approving gaze from above.

The convention continued, and as one dazzling exchange followed another, the atmosphere grew increasingly fervent, with sounds of surprise, praise, and admiration rising in succession. Yet, the quietest corner in the entire venue was where Demoness Yaodie sat.

Behind her butterfly-wing mask, her gaze seemed fixed on the arena, but she remained utterly silent, a quietness that was unnerving. Yun Che and Qianye Ying’er also remained silent throughout.

The three of them sitting together presented the most bizarre sight in Huang Tianque.

At this moment, Huo Lanji, daughter of Disaster Star, entered. With her very first move, she overwhelmed the competition, instantly elevating the entire arena's dynamic to a new level.

Disaster Star stroked his short beard and smiled slightly. Tian Muyi glanced at him and said with a chuckle, "Truly worthy of Brother Huo's daughter. With such grace and power, no woman of her generation in the Northern Region can surpass her."

Disaster Star's smile faded. He shot a sidelong glance at Tian Guhu and snorted coldly, "Coming from your mouth, those words aren't particularly pleasing."

"Heh heh," Tian Muyi chuckled. "Guhu, what do you think of them?"

Tian Guhu replied, "Father, compared to a century ago, the Divine Sovereigns' brilliance has grown even greater. The progress of Fairy Huo and Young Master Viper, in particular, is truly surprising and admirable."

"Though this child's experience is shallow, today's battles make me deeply feel that the Northern Region's future is promising. I am also more convinced that our generation will certainly not fail to live up to the expectations of all our seniors."

Tian Guhu's words drew smiles and nods from the various Realm Kings. Even Disaster Star's previously stern expression softened by several degrees.

"Ling Yun," Demoness Yaodie, who had been quiet all this time, suddenly spoke. "What do you think of these Divine Sovereigns?"

Yaodie's voice possessed an eerie, enchanting power. Though very soft, it seemed to whisper into everyone's ears, then flowed like mercury into the depths of their souls, carrying an irresistible pull that drew all attention, including that of the Divine Sovereigns fiercely battling in the arena, entirely to her.

It was clearly deliberate.

Yun Che slightly raised his head, eyes half-open, yet he didn't glance at the arena. From his nostrils came an utterly contemptuous snort: "A bunch of trash. To actually call themselves Divine Sovereigns, what a joke."

Everyone's attention had already been drawn by Yaodie, and Yun Che's words undoubtedly entered everyone's ears with perfect clarity. Instantly, like a stone dropped into still water, they ignited countless sparks of fury.

The fierce battles in the arena halted. All the Divine Sovereigns abruptly turned, their gazes piercing Yun Che, filled with instant rage.

As the youngest Divine Sovereigns in the Northern Divine Region, and among the mere hundred individuals bestowed with the title "Divine Sovereign," they had grown up amidst the admiration and awe of their peers, and the praise and reverence of the world, possessing self-respect and pride befitting their status.

For their convention, most of the Upper Realm Kings personally attended, and the overseers sent by the King Realms were also figures of great importance. Though still young, their standing and status in the Northern Divine Region were evident.

Who dared to look down on them? Who was worthy of looking down on them?!

And Yun Che's words... it was more than just looking down. The incredibly harsh words "bunch of trash" were a deep, outrageous, and utterly ridiculous insult, slapped directly onto the faces of these 'children of miracles'.

Moreover, they were the youngest Divine Sovereigns in the Northern Divine Region. Yun Che's words were tantamount to insulting all Divine Sovereigns present, and indeed, all Divine Sovereigns in the Northern Divine Region!

Even an Emperor of a King Realm, the supreme existence in the Northern Divine Region, would never belittle these true geniuses, much less utter such words.

"Seeking death!" The Divine Sovereign standing at the center of the arena glared grimly, profound energy surging throughout his body, emanating palpable killing intent.

"What a pitiful clown," Huo Lanji sneered coldly, then immediately turned her gaze away, refusing to look at Yun Che again, as if fearing he would soil her eyes.

As someone spoke, the Divine Sovereigns no longer needed to suppress their anger. Their indignation boiled over. If Yun Che hadn't been seated beside the Demoness, countless weapons and streams of profound energy would likely have already left the arena and struck him directly.

"Hahahahahaha!" Imperial Son Fen Jieran burst into wild laughter, leaning back and forth. "How interesting, how interesting, simply too interesting! This is actually a Divine Sovereign at the seventh level, hahahaha."

"Heh heh, it's more than that, Your Highness Imperial Son." The Saint Monarch of the Viper's eyes narrowed into a cold slit. "This old man has lived for nearly fifty thousand years and has never witnessed such a monumental joke. This boy is either insane or he's here to die."

"Hmph, truly a disgrace to Divine Sovereigns!" The Heavenfall Realm King said in a deep voice.

"Killing this beast would only stain my hands!"

"Heh heh, how difficult it is to cultivate to the Divine Sovereign realm. What a pity... I fear he won't even be left with an intact corpse."

Cold stares, snorts of derision, mockery, fury... Their gazes upon Yun Che were as if they were watching a clown about to suffer a gruesome death. They found it utterly absurd and laughable, feeling they shouldn't be angry... because such a character was simply unworthy of their wrath, yet they couldn't help but be enraged.

From the honored seats, Yan Sangeng, the Ghost King, cast a glance at Yun Che, his ashen face still rigid and cold. He spoke indifferently, "Your Highness the Demoness, this person deserves to die."

With "this person deserves to die" uttered from Ghost King Yan's mouth, how many in the world could protect him?

Demoness Yaodie offered no response.

"Hmph." Tian Muyi stood up, his expression relatively calm, though his gaze carried unconcealed killing intent. "These words not only insult these magnificent Divine Sovereigns but also disgrace all Divine Sovereigns in my Northern Region. His crime is unforgivable."

"Since you wish to die so much, this King shall grant your wish!"

"Wait!" Tian Guhu suddenly interjected. His figure flickered, and he had already left his seat, saying, "Father, since this person has insulted us Divine Sovereigns, let us Divine Sovereigns resolve it ourselves. Such a trivial matter, such a ridiculous character, is not worthy of troubling Father, much less dirtying Father's and all seniors' hands."

Without much thought, Tian Muyi slowly nodded.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Tian Guhu stepped before Yun Che and bowed deeply to Demoness Yaodie: "Senior, this junior wishes to speak a few words to Ling Yun. Please grant your indulgence."

Even though Yun Che was already a dead man in everyone's eyes, Tian Guhu still showed the utmost reverence towards the Demoness.

"As you wish," Demoness Yaodie replied indifferently.

Although she didn't directly blast Yun Che away, these two words "as you wish" seemed to indicate to everyone that whatever happened to Ling Yun had nothing to do with her.

"Thank you, Senior, for your permission." Tian Guhu bowed again. When he turned his gaze to Yun Che, his expression hadn't changed much; there wasn't even a trace of anger, his composure so calm it was admirable. "Ling Yun, do you dare to repeat what you just said?"

Yun Che raised his eyes, giving him an incredibly faint glance: "A bunch of trash."

"You!" The Divine Sovereigns erupted in fury once more.

Tian Guhu raised a hand to signal to the other Divine Sovereigns, suppressing their surging anger. A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips instead. "Though we Divine Sovereigns are proud, we never bully others, and we will absolutely not be insulted! If you don't give us a satisfactory explanation for your words just now, I fear you won't be leaving Huang Tianque."

"..." Yun Che remained indifferently silent.

"However, if an elder were to act, or if we were to gang up on you, you might be unconvinced, and it wouldn't be fitting. So..." Tian Guhu's gaze was like a sword, his voice low and measured. "Since I have the honor of being a Divine Sovereign of the Northern Region, I should possess a magnanimous spirit. Therefore, on behalf of all my brothers and sisters, I shall grant you an opportunity."

"As a fellow seventh-level Divine Sovereign, I, this 'trash' in your words, will engage you in battle. If you win, we will admit that we are unworthy of the title 'Divine Sovereign,' and we naturally won't have the face to pursue your words. But if you lose, if you lose to this 'trash' in your words..." He smiled faintly, "...for insulting the Divine Sovereigns of my Northern Region, you will personally witness the price you must pay."

"Don't be so quick to make excuses and refuse. I shall grant you an even greater favor." Before Yun Che could respond, Tian Guhu slowly extended a finger. "Seven moves. As fellow seventh-level Divine Sovereigns, if you can withstand my attacks for seven moves without being defeated, you win. How about that?"

Tian Guhu's words made all those who had been enraged earlier smile. Tian Muyi's gaze, moreover, was filled with the pride of being Tian Guhu's father.

In the same realm, to be considered defeated if one couldn't win within seven moves. To Divine Path profound practitioners, how absurd and arrogant this sounded.

But he was Tian Guhu, Tian Guhu who, as a seventh-level Divine Sovereign, was capable of matching a tenth-level Divine Sovereign!

Although it was only seven moves, no one believed he would lose. Only he could, and certainly would, overwhelmingly defeat an opponent of the same realm within seven moves.

Tian Guhu's move was undeniably brilliant. It could assert his own might, appease the anger of the Divine Sovereigns, and furthermore, utterly humiliate "Ling Yun," stripping him of all face and dignity before death, and even after death, he would become a long-standing joke.

Indeed, challenging the Huang Tian realm and insulting the Divine Sovereigns – simply killing him would be too easy.

Their angry gazes turned to mockery. Even the Divine Kings who normally looked up to Divine Sovereigns now gazed at Yun Che with disdain and pity.

"Ling Yun, surely you wouldn't... be afraid even of this?" Tian Guhu said slowly. As his words fell, several Divine Sovereigns immediately burst into laughter.