Chapter 1744: 天伤断念(上)

Yun Che and Qianye Ying'er stepped out of the God Realm of Absolute Beginning and returned to the Eastern Divine Region.

Several days passed during their round trip. Upon their return, Qianye Ying'er immediately confirmed the latest information from various sources. She then smirked coldly and mockingly, "The Eastern Divine Region is truly pathetic. The 'strongholds' we previously selected are now almost sixty percent occupied. This speed is much faster than what that woman Chi Wuyao and I anticipated."

"One side fights with no regard for life, while the other clings to it. One side has no worries about the future, while the other must protect their respective foundations. Isn't such an outcome obvious?" Yun Che said coldly.

"The Eternal Heaven Realm has now been completely taken," Qianye Ying'er said, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly. "It's almost time for the next step."

"What about Zhou Xuzi?" Yun Che asked.

"Him?" Qianye Ying'er gave a cold smile. "He's gone where he belongs, of course."

"Very good," Yun Che murmured, then asked, "Are the Southern and Western Divine Regions still inactive?"

"No," Qianye Ying'er replied. "The destruction of the Moon God Realm must be widely known by now. The annihilation of an entire King Realm in an instant serves as both a warning and a deterrent to the Southern and Western Divine Regions, which are still observing."

"They haven't made a move yet, but they must be on guard and preparing."

Qianye Ying'er's gaze shifted, observing Yun Che's reaction closely. "There's a message concerning the Snow Song Realm."

Yun Che's brows furrowed slightly. "Speak."

"The Tenth Brahma King, Qianye Zixiao, evaded all our surveillance and perception, sneaking into the Northern Region of the Eastern Divine Region early. Not long after we destroyed the Moon God Realm, he took Mu Bingyun from the Snow Song Realm."

Yun Che's body abruptly froze, and a burst of killing intent instantly erupted, out of control.

"But don't worry," Qianye Ying'er immediately added, "Mu Bingyun has been rescued by Chi Wuyao and is completely unharmed. As for Qianye Zixiao... Chi Wuyao also conveniently seized his soul."

Yun Che did not reply, instead asking coldly, "Nan Ming is still there, right?"

"Of course," Qianye Ying'er replied. "With such a huge temptation, how could that old bastard Nan Ming let go easily?"

"Did he make a move?"

"Not yet," Qianye Ying'er's beautiful face was slightly cold. "Although Nan Wansheng is incredibly arrogant, he's certainly not a fool. If it weren't for the immense temptation of eternal life at his level, there's no way he would willingly take the bait."

"However, while he's taken the bait, he won't act as a mere pawn without sufficient certainty, risking mutual destruction where both sides suffer heavy losses... We should find something to provoke him."

Yun Che's expression was grim. His lips suddenly curved into a slight smirk, and then he repeated his previous command, "You return to the Eternal Heaven Realm first. While you're there, keep an eye out for any signs of the Moon Gods who are still outside."

Qianye Ying'er remained still, her arms crossed over her chest, her gaze cold and stern. "Qianye Fantian must die by my hand. Don't you dare forget, that was the primary condition for me to willingly become your cauldron back then!"

"Of course I remember," Yun Che said. "Don't worry, I'm merely going to deliver a 'grand gift' to the Brahma Monarch God Realm early; it's not time for killing yet. When Qianye Fantian deserves to die, he will be delivered into your hands."

Qianye Ying'er did not ask what this "grand gift" was. Instead, she let out a soft huff and said, "That woman Chi Wuyao says you're hiding many secrets, even from us. I hope this time you'll bring a pleasant surprise, and not rush to your death in a fit of rage!"

Seeing Yun Che's gaze, she knew she couldn't stop him. Before leaving, she suddenly added, "If there's a way, it would be best to seize the Brahma Soul Bell from Qianye Fantian. It's similar to the Yama Devil Life-Crossing Cauldron of the Yama Devil Realm; it's not only a vessel for the transmission of Brahma Monarch divine power but can also forcibly reclaim already transmitted divine power."

"If we obtain the Brahma Soul Bell, we can seize control of the Brahma Monarch God Realm's lifeline without shedding a single drop of blood!"

Qianye Ying'er departed, leaving Yun Che standing alone in the vast starfield.

"Qianye Fantian!" he muttered in a low, deep voice. As his eyes turned towards the direction of the Brahma Monarch God Realm, his gaze suddenly unleashed an incredibly terrifying, almost crazed malice and ferocity. "I originally planned to leave you for last. But to dare touch the Snow Song Realm..."

"Die... now!!"

However, Jun Wuming reached out and gently pushed back his nameless sword, smiling faintly at Yun Che. "My disciple and I are merely passersby."

Yun Che frowned slightly, looking at Jun Wuming.

His face was pale, and his aura showed a clear instability that even a profound practitioner new to the Divine Way could easily detect.

His remaining lifespan was surprisingly less than three years!

When they met four years ago, though he already showed signs of a dwindling lifespan, it certainly wasn't to the extent of such rapid deterioration in such a short period.

Evidently, he must have forcefully done something that depleted his lifespan during these years.

Looking at the direction they were heading, it appeared to be towards the God Realm of Absolute Beginning.

His killing intent retracted, Yun Che said, "Since you are merely passersby, then honestly remain outsiders... if you don't wish to die so soon!"

After speaking, he ignored the two of them and headed south.

"You!" Jun Xilei turned with cold brows.

"Let's go," Jun Wuming sighed.

Jun Xilei's gaze fixed on Yun Che's retreating back. After a moment of inexplicable daze and distraction, she turned around and said with a slight gritting of her teeth, "If it weren't for Master, he would have long ago been..."

"That was merely repaying a favor; our debts are settled, no need to mention it," Jun Wuming said, looking into the distance, his weathered eyes clouded and distant. "Lei'er, this journey into the God Realm of Absolute Beginning might be the last path your master can walk with you."