Chapter 1774: South Region Four Emperors

The Southern Divine Region was one of the dwelling places of the ancient gods. It later became the most brutal battlefield during the God-Devil War. As a result, it holds the most divine power inheritances and divine artifacts in the God Realm, as well as numerous unknown devil remnants.

The Evil God Canna, after renouncing his title as the God of Creation, chose to seclude himself in what is now the Southern Divine Region.

Like the Eastern Divine Region, the Southern Divine Region is dominated by four King Realms. The Southern Sea God Realm holds supremacy, followed by the Ten Directions Deep Sea Realm, with the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm being of comparable strength.

Although they are also King Realms, the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm are relatively weaker, similar in status to the Star God Realm and Moon God Realm in the Eastern Divine Region. However, unlike the Star God Realm and Moon God Realm, which have been eternal enemies, the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm have formed a long-standing alliance to consolidate their influence in the Southern Divine Region. Their imperial clans intermarry, and there have never been any significant conflicts, making an offense against one equivalent to an offense against both.

While the combined strength of these two realms still falls short of the Southern Sea God Realm, it is sufficient to surpass the Ten Directions Deep Sea Realm. Consequently, the balance of power among the King Realms in the Southern Divine Region is far more stable than in the Eastern Divine Region.

The truth behind the Crimson Calamity, the rapid collapse of the Eastern Divine Region's King Realms, and Yun Che's horrifyingly ruthless methods... The upheaval in the Eastern Divine Region plunged the distant Southern Divine Region into continuous turmoil, with emotions fluctuating wildly and complexly.

Furthermore, countless profound practitioners who fled from the Eastern Divine Region unknowingly amplified the fear and panic within the Southern Divine Region.

As fellow King Realms, the news of the Eastern Divine Region's King Realms falling one after another undoubtedly impacted them far more deeply than it did ordinary star realms. Among the four King Realms of the Southern Divine Region, the Southern Sea God Realm remained the calmest—a testament to its confidence and pride as the foremost King Realm of the South.

Today, the atmosphere in the Southern Sea God Realm was extraordinary, especially in its core, the Southern Sea Royal City, where various profound formations shimmered and profound light obscured the sun.

For today marked the grand ceremony for the enfeoffment of the Southern Sea's Crown Prince.

For the Southern Divine Region's foremost King Realm, the enfeoffment of a Crown Prince was undeniably a major event, as it publicly declared the future Southern Sea Emperor. While the chosen successor was already widely known throughout the realm, the timing of this announcement was exceptionally peculiar and completely unexpected.

Not only was it moved up by over half a year compared to rumors, but the decision itself was remarkably hasty. In terms of timing... with the Eastern Divine Region having just fallen to the Northern Divine Region, the Southern Sea God Realm's most pressing task should have been to lead the entire Southern Divine Region in unified opposition, making this grand ceremony seem entirely inappropriate.

Soon, countless profound practitioners in the Southern Sea God Realm began to clearly sense something strange... With the simultaneous arrival of two main profound warships from King Realms, Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Xuanyuan arrived together, their imperial might imposing upon the world.

This was merely the enfeoffment of a Crown Prince, not the ascension of a new emperor. Sending one or two profound practitioners with divine power inheritances to celebrate would have been more than sufficient. Yet, both Divine Emperors of the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm had personally graced the occasion.

Half an hour later, a colossal shadow, accompanied by a terrifying aura, swiftly swept across the Southern Sea God Realm. Profound practitioners looked up, their expressions changing instantly.

It was a dark, greenish-black silhouette, hundreds of miles in size, with fins like celestial blades and eyes like abyssal oceans. Its slightly exposed sharp teeth reflected a chilling, soul-piercing gleam... It was, unmistakably, a colossal shark.

Its formidable reputation was known to everyone in the Southern Divine Region.

"Raging Sea Shark!"

Countless Southern Sea profound practitioners gasped in awe. This giant shark was the guardian beast of the Ten Directions Deep Sea Realm and the exclusive mount of its Divine Emperor.

This meant that Divine Emperor Shitian had also personally arrived at the Southern Sea God Realm!

A mere Crown Prince enfeoffment ceremony had somehow drawn all the Divine Emperors of the Southern Divine Region. Anyone could immediately discern that something extraordinary was afoot.

The shadow of the colossal shark hovered above the Southern Sea Royal City. Cang Shitian descended from the sky, followed by only two individuals, a man and a woman, both clad in blue—evidently two Sea Gods.

As Cang Shitian landed, Northern Prison Sea King Nan Feihong emerged from the Royal Hall, bowing slightly: "Welcome, Divine Emperor Shitian. His Majesty has been awaiting your arrival for quite some time. Please, come in."

Cang Shitian said nothing, walking expressionlessly straight into the Royal Hall. A grand banquet was already laid out, and Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Xuanyuan were already seated. Seeing Cang Shitian enter, Nan Wansheng rose and smiled: "Divine Emperor Shitian, we have been waiting for you. However, it seems your mood is not so pleasant."

Cang Shitian glanced at Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Xuanyuan. Usually arrogant, he now offered a rather sinister faint smile. "What? Gloating?"

"Of course not," Southern Sea Divine Emperor said, narrowing his eyes slightly. "The assassination of two Sea Gods is a great misfortune for the entire Southern Divine Region. If Divine Emperor Shitian has any clues, simply say the word, and I, along with Divine Emperors Ziwei and Xuanyuan, will fully assist you."

"Haha, naturally," Emperor Ziwei said, stroking his long beard with a chuckle.

"Is it truly not the doing of the Northern Divine Region?" Emperor Xuanyuan asked gravely.

"Heh, to engage in a fierce battle with the Eastern Divine Region while simultaneously extending such a terrifying covert hand to provoke my Ten Directions Deep Sea Realm? I don't believe Yun Che and the Devil Queen are that foolish," Cang Shitian scoffed, glancing sideways at Nan Wansheng. "If this were a tactic from the Northern Divine Region, considering Yun Che's animosity with the Southern Sea Divine Emperor, it would likely have fallen upon your Southern Sea first."

The two Sea Kings and numerous Sea Gods in the hall subtly changed their expressions.

After speaking, Cang Shitian's figure flickered, and he was about to take the foremost place of honor on the right. As the second Divine Emperor of the Southern Divine Region, he had always occupied the chief seat when visiting the Southern Sea.

"Divine Emperor Shitian," Eastern Prison Sea King suddenly interjected, raising a hand. "Your seats, along with those of the two Sea Gods, are already prepared. Please, take your places. Should you require anything, please feel free to ask."

The Eastern Prison Sea King was pointing to the third seat on the left.

Cang Shitian turned his gaze, showing no anger, but instead a peculiar smile. "I see."

As he spoke, his figure blurred, and his true form was already seated, lounging askew on the chair. He then spoke again: "So, the Dragon God Realm is definitely sending someone?"

"Of course," Nan Wansheng replied. "The magnificent Brahma Heaven God Realm was wiped out in a single day, the vast Moon God Realm vanished without a trace, and the Brahma Monarch God Realm knelt even before taking action. How could the Dragon God Realm possibly remain idle? Today, for the Dragon God Realm, is also a much-needed opportunity."

"What about the Dragon Monarch? Still no movement?" Cang Shitian's eyes flickered eerily.

"None. That's the strangest thing about the Western Divine Region," Nan Wansheng said.

"With the Eastern Divine Region having fallen to such an extent, even if it were a supreme taboo, the Dragon Gods should have long ago informed the Dragon Monarch. Yet, to this day, the Dragon Monarch remains completely absent," Emperor Ziwei slowly stated. "Furthermore, the phrase 'Dragon Monarch in secluded cultivation' is inherently abnormal."

As early as hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Dragon Monarch had already reached the limits of his era, a true peak where no further breakthroughs were believed possible. Therefore, he had no need for secluded cultivation.

"If the Dragon Monarch truly remains unaware of the changes in the Eastern Divine Region, his most probable location would be the God Realm of Absolute Beginning. Yet, even within the God Realm of Absolute Beginning, the Nine Dragon Gods surely have a way to find him or transmit a message to him... Unless what he is doing is too important and 'forbidden,' causing him to seal off all means of communication to avoid any disturbance."

"If that is truly the case, what could possibly compel the Dragon Monarch to go to such lengths?" Emperor Xuanyuan asked. "And the timing is indeed too coincidental."

"Such speculation only troubles the mind. When people from the Dragon God Realm arrive, we will naturally learn the truth," the Southern Sea Divine Emperor said with a slight smile. "Moreover, that is ultimately an affair of the Western Divine Region. What our Southern Divine Region must do... all happens today."

A moment of solemnity fell upon the scene. The Southern Sea Divine Emperor narrowed his eyes and slowly asked, "How many people do you think Yun Che will bring?"

The true purpose of this Crown Prince enfeoffment ceremony was clear to them, as well as to the Northern Divine Region.

Yun Che's acceptance of the invitation was already a rather good start. How he chose to arrive would largely indicate his attitude toward the Southern Divine Region.

"Hmph," Cang Shitian chuckled darkly. "Compared to that, I'm more interested in the Devil Queen."

"Rest assured, Divine Emperor Shitian, the Devil Queen will certainly come," the Southern Sea Divine Emperor said with a faint, confident smile. "No matter what, the Northern Divine Region's strategic moves against the Eastern Divine Region could not possibly have originated from Yun Che alone. In the Northern Divine Region's power structure, while Yun Che is the Devil Master, the Devil Queen is the true core. First, she wouldn't trust Yun Che to come alone, and second, why would she miss this opportunity to set foot in the Southern Divine Region?"

Cang Shitian also smiled. "It seems, Southern Sea Divine Emperor, that you are fully confident about today's 'grand ceremony.'"

"No, no, no," the Southern Sea Divine Emperor shook his head. "Some things don't require so much thought. After all, the rulers of this land are all here, heh heh heh... Hahahaha!"

Outside the main gate of the Southern Sea Royal City, a small black profound ark slowly descended.

Yun Che stepped out slowly, followed by Yan One, Yan Two, and Yan Three.

The city gate of the Royal City naturally exuded a formidable aura, deterring anyone from approaching. As Yun Che slowly walked closer, the Southern Sea city guards were all seemingly paralyzed. None moved, none spoke, only their pupils intensely constricted.

Although they had never truly seen Yun Che, his image had long been deeply imprinted in the minds of all Southern Sea profound practitioners during this period, allowing them to recognize him at a glance.

However, what truly terrified them was not Yun Che's arrival, but... the three black figures behind him.

In the Southern Divine Region, where dark profound practitioners were to be executed on sight, they had never before experienced such terrifying dark pressure, let alone three distinct currents of it.

When the dark aura of the Three Yama Ancestors descended, even those with the power of Divine Kings found their vision darkening, unable to perceive any light. Their entire beings felt as if they were rapidly falling into a bottomless dark abyss... an eternal, endless darkness.

"Please inform the Southern Sea Divine Emperor that Yun Che, the Devil Master of the Northern Region, has arrived as invited."

Standing before the city guards, Yun Che produced the invitation, his expression and voice quite calm.

At the sound of Yun Che's voice, the enveloping darkness shattered instantly. All the city guards trembled violently, as if waking from a dark nightmare. The leading guard hastily lowered his head, his voice trembling: "Wel... welcome, Devil Master of the Northern Region... Our King has been awaiting you for a long time. I shall go inform him at once."

Inside the Royal Hall, Nan Wansheng heard a voice transmission from the city guard commander: "Your Majesty, Yun Che has arrived, currently... currently waiting before the main gate."

Nan Wansheng frowned slightly, then murmured, "Waiting? He didn't just barge in?"

"Yes."

"How many people did he bring?" Nan Wansheng asked.

"Three... individuals."

Nan Wansheng's eyes gleamed with a strange light. Everything was very different from what he had expected.

Especially... Yun Che had actually entered his Southern Sea Royal City with only three people!?

"Bring him into the Royal Hall at once! Remember, do not be impolite."

"Yes." The city guard commander's voice still trembled slightly. Thinking of the three black figures that caused fear to spread throughout their bodies with just a glance, even if he were given ten thousand times more courage, he wouldn't dare to show any disrespect.

Under the trembling guidance of the city guard commander, Yun Che officially stepped into the Southern Sea Royal City... the core symbol of the Southern Divine Region's highest authority.

As the royal city of the Southern Divine Region's foremost divine realm, its aura was entirely different from that of the Brahma Emperor Royal City. What struck Yun Che most directly was its extreme luxury; every brick, every tile, every plant, and even every wisp of air exuded opulence and grandeur, openly reflecting unbridled extravagance.

Yun Che's gaze shifted slightly, and a faint, almost imperceptible curve appeared at the corner of his lips.

What a magnificent, dazzlingly opulent, and utterly desirable place to utterly destroy!