Chapter 1762: 赦与血

After leaving the Brahma Monarch God Realm and flying a considerable distance, Yun Che paused in the vast starfield and took out the Hongmeng Life-Death Seal.

Once it was outside the "Brahma Monarch Heaven Array," its jade-white luster completely vanished. Holding it in his hand, it felt like an ordinary jade disc, devoid of any unusual aura.

If not for the living Qianye Wugu and Qianye Bingzhu, and the faint sensations from the Sky Poison Pearl and the Everlasting Heaven Pearl, he would never have believed that it was indeed the legendary Immortal Divine Tool, which seemed more like a mythical illusion.

Yun Che raised his hand and placed it over the jade seal, his brow furrowed in concentration as he released his soul power. However, his perception passed directly through it, detecting no independent world or special soul aura, as if he had merely scanned an ordinary piece of jade.

Withdrawing his hand, Yun Che pondered for a moment before asking, "He Ling, do you have a way to enter the world within the Hongmeng Life-Death Seal?"

After a short pause, He Ling softly replied, "Controlling both the Sky Poison Pearl and the Everlasting Heaven Pearl simultaneously is already the limit of my spiritual energy. If I were to forcibly divide my spirit again, it might lead to a collapse... it would be very difficult. However, I will try my best after I recover." Her "recovery" referred to the state of soul weakness caused by overdrawing the Sky Poison's power when her emotions spiraled out of control in the Brahma Monarch God Realm.

"Furthermore, I just tried to probe it a few times, and the Hongmeng Life-Death Seal's will space and independent world seem very unique. My perception can't penetrate it right now, but I'll try more times after I recover."

The direct power that led to the annihilation of both the God Race and the Devil Race originated from the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's Wheel, whose terror was unimaginable. The Hongmeng Life-Death Seal was ranked immediately after the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's Wheel among the Heaven Profound Treasures. Its plane of existence was undoubtedly higher than that of the Everlasting Heaven Pearl and the Sky Poison Pearl.

However, if there truly existed a power in this world that could "revive" it, then it could only be He Ling.

"Rest well; there's no need to overly concern yourself with this item," Yun Che said, showing no hint of excitement or urgency in his expression or mind as he put away the Hongmeng Life-Death Seal.

"Is it that voice you just heard that the Master is concerned about?" He Ling asked.

Yun Che's gaze sharpened instantly. "You heard it too?"

"Yes, the voice called out... Ni Xuan."

Yun Che stared ahead and murmured, "It seems it wasn't an illusion."

Was that voice calling the Evil God's name, or was it merely a coincidence? If the former, did a faint ancient soul reside within the Hongmeng Life-Death Seal?

This was because current records of the Evil God mentioned his former title as the Elemental Creation God, but his true name had long been forgotten.

Yun Che took out the Hongmeng Life-Death Seal again and attempted to probe it with his soul power several more times, but still found nothing. He eventually gave up and slowly made his way back to the Everlasting Heaven Realm.

As massive profound ships descended, the Soul Stealing Devil Girls, Yan Emperor Yan Tianxiao, and half of the Yama Devils had already arrived at the Everlasting Heaven Realm—the central stronghold they had chosen from the very beginning in the Eastern Region.

The overall situation in the Eastern Divine Region was now settled. Over a hundred strongholds, which connected to the lifeline of the Eastern Divine Region, had been fully occupied. There was no longer a need for them to remain stationed there. Their arrival at the Everlasting Heaven Realm signified the time to prepare for their next steps.

Outside the Everlasting Heaven Realm, a large number of profound arks with varying power auras had already gathered. These profound arks came from the various Upper Star Realms of the Eastern Divine Region, but all were kept outside. One by one, the Upper Realm Kings, filled with trepidation, entered the now completely unfamiliar Everlasting Heaven Realm. Their hearts and souls immediately constricted under the immense dark pressure that enveloped them, and even their footsteps became hesitant.

"This one is Can Genzi, Realm King of the Chongxu Realm, here to seek an audience with the Devil Master."

An arriving Upper Realm King, composing himself, bowed and spoke. Before him, a stationed Burning Moon Divine Envoy did not even glance his way, coldly uttering a single word: "Wait."

No one greeted him, nor did anyone tell him where to wait or for how long.

Ahead, a series of auras subtly swept over him, each so powerful that it sent shivers down his spine.

As Upper Realm Kings, with their Divine Master cultivation, they were undoubtedly among the highest-ranking beings in the God Realm.

However, the individuals gathered in the Everlasting Heaven Realm at this moment were figures of immense power: the Devil Queen, the Yan Emperor, the Devil Girls, the Yama Devils, the Moon Eaters...

The Upper Realm Kings, who normally carried themselves with unparalleled arrogance, entering the Everlasting Heaven Realm was like jackals stepping into the territory of tigers and lions. Their pride and dominance as Upper Realm Kings were instantly crushed without a trace.

One after another, Upper Realm Kings arrived, but no one greeted them; even the guards disdained to look their way. Perhaps never in their lives had they experienced such cold indifference.

Yet, no one dared to show anger or resentment, nor did anyone turn to leave. They all suppressed their auras as much as possible, waiting in silence and suppression.

For the vanquished, where was dignity to be found?

Finally, at a certain moment, the sky subtly darkened. A figure approached from a distance, arriving above the Everlasting Heaven Realm in an instant.

As if all dark souls were stirred at the same instant, the Burning Moon guards uniformly knelt down, bowing their heads and shouting, "Welcome, Devil Master!"

Those four simple words, imbued with devout and vast devil might, astonished the arriving Upper Realm Kings so much that they almost instinctively knelt in worship as well.

When they looked up again, the dark figure had vanished from sight, but the lingering aura continued to shake their souls.

As Realm Kings, they were accustomed to being worshipped by all beings. However, among those who knelt before them, perhaps eighty percent were out of fear and twenty percent out of respect. But never had they witnessed such a level of faith and devotion that seemed to transcend life itself.

When they had just knelt to welcome the Devil Master, their postures, expressions, and gazes seemed as if they were greeting a true god.

The longest-serving among them had ruled their respective star realms for two or three tens of thousands of years. Yet, Yun Che had only been in the Northern Divine Region for a mere four years in total. How could he command such profound reverence from the devils of the Northern Region?

Upon Yun Che's return, Yan Tianxiao hastily rushed forward to greet him from a distance. After a grand bow, he burst into laughter. "What a thrill! The so-called Eastern Divine Region was nothing more than this! In just over ten days, it's already under our feet!"

Fen Daoqi chuckled and said, "The power of the Yama Devil Realm, personally led by the Yan Emperor, naturally crushed all opposition throughout the Eastern Divine Region. As for the four core King Realms of the Eastern Divine Region, Devil Master himself dealt with them all. The Devil Master's might is unprecedented, not just in the Northern Divine Region, but across the entire God Realm. With the Devil Master leading the way, how could a mere Eastern Divine Region not be easily conquered?"

Half of the Everlasting Heaven God Realm's core power was drawn away, and Yun Che, leading the three Yama Ancestors and the Burning Moon Realm's forces, descended to slaughter. The Moon God Realm was obliterated by explosions, and the strongest Brahma Monarch God Realm was inundated with poison; both were conquered without a single casualty. As for the Star God Realm, it was dealt with simply by tossing out Xing Juekong.

Those were King Realms that had stood for at least hundreds of thousands of years! Yet, in Yun Che's hands, they were extinguished with such ease... Yan Tianxiao, as a Divine Emperor, undoubtedly felt a shiver of dread at the thought.

Yan Tianxiao nodded gravely and bowed deeply to Yun Che again. "Devil Master, on the day we left the Northern Divine Region, Tianxiao was filled with a thousand anxieties, but now..."

Yun Che waved his hand. "No need for useless talk." He then turned to Chi Wuyao and asked, "How many have arrived?"

"Half," Chi Wuyao replied with a smile. "The rest should be arriving soon. Of course, there will be some who would rather die than surrender."

"How do you plan to 'receive' these people?" she asked, her charming eyes fixed on Yun Che, seemingly eager for his answer.

Yun Che had no mercy or benevolence to offer the Realm Kings of the Eastern Divine Region. He was tempted to plant slave imprints on each of them, but ultimately, it wasn't realistic.

He let out a cold, low chuckle. "I'll need your devil soul."

"Soul stealing, however, isn't very feasible," Chi Wuyao said slowly and softly. "My Nirvana Devil Soul can only steal the souls of ten individuals at most simultaneously. The one from Qianye Zixiao has been reclaimed, and another wisp is with Zhou Xuzi. This means I can only steal nine more souls."

"Moreover, my devil soul might feel 'wronged' to deal with mere Upper Realm Kings."

The soul-stirringly soft voice Chi Wuyao used when speaking to Yun Che caused Yan Tianxiao and Fen Daoqi's hearts to tremble and their blood to race. They secretly exerted great effort to steady their minds and guard their souls.

"No need for soul stealing," Yun Che stated. "I only need an example and a dead person."

Chi Wuyao paused for a moment, then smiled gracefully. "Very well."

On the dilapidated Everlasting Heaven Conferred God Stage, Yun Che floated down. At the same time, the projection array activated. Clearly, this "oath of allegiance" ceremony from the Upper Realm Kings of the Eastern Divine Region was to be witnessed by the entire Eastern Divine Region.

With Yun Che's arrival, three hunched black figures silently appeared behind him. Under the devil might of the three Yama Ancestors, the already tense hearts and souls of the Upper Realm Kings felt as if they were being gripped by demonic claws, and their bodies trembled with uncontrollable, icy fear.

Yun Che's gaze swept over the arriving Upper Realm Kings. He smiled faintly and said directly, "Very good. Since you have come here, it means you have chosen to accept this Devil Master's benevolence."

"Hmph, in front of all beings in the Eastern Divine Region, I'll give you a chance to be the first. Who... will step forward?"

The hearts of all Upper Realm Kings stirred violently. Yun Che's intention was clearly to make them come forward one by one. And who would be willing to be the first to surrender in such a humiliating and dignity-stripping manner, especially under the gaze of all beings?

As Yun Che's voice faded, Chi Wuyao's eyes flickered strangely.

"I will!"

A tall man with an exceptionally sturdy build stepped out from among the Realm Kings. He walked directly before Yun Che, cupped his hands, and stated neither humbly nor arrogantly, "This one is Kui Hongyu, Realm King of the Kui Heaven Realm. From today onward, I am willing to lead the Kui Heaven Realm in loyalty to the Devil Master, to obey the Devil Master's commands, and to never again contend with the devils."

Yun Che stared at him, his response a mere two faint words: "Kneel."

Kui Hongyu's face visibly stiffened, and the expressions of the other Realm Kings also shifted slightly.

They were accustomed to being knelt before, but as Supreme Divine Masters and Upper Realm Kings, how could they kneel before others?

Throughout their careers as Realm Kings, even when meeting the Emperors of King Realms, they would only bow... at most, they would kneel on one knee. Kneeling on both knees with their heads bowed to the ground was something they had only done when facing the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor back then.

Facing Kui Hongyu, who had suddenly frozen in place, Yan San looked up, his aged eyes flashing with a cold glint. "Our Master told you to kneel. Are you deaf?!"

The Yama Ancestor's aura was terrifying beyond measure. Kui Hongyu clenched his fists and slowly lowered his body, finally kneeling on both knees before Yun Che, his body trembling slightly, uncontrollably.