Chapter 1776: Touching Anger

The aura of a dragon naturally possesses an oppressive power that surpasses all living beings, let alone the aura of a Dragon God.

The Ash Dragon God arrived alone, just as the Dragon Monarch had when he went to the Brahma Heaven God Realm to observe the Profound God Convention years ago. They never deigned to have attendants.

The Ash Dragon God offered no response to the Southern Sea God Emperor's words. He strode into the hall, each step as heavy as a thousand mountains shaking the ground. His stern gaze also fell upon Yun Che.

In the current God Realm, no one was unaware of Yun Che and the Devil Master's names. The Dragon God Realm itself had, within just over ten days, shifted from initial disregard and contempt to increasingly profound shock.

Standing before Yun Che, he spoke indifferently, "Yun Che, Devil Master of the Northern Region, it's good that you came."

The Ash Dragon God's human form was far taller than that of ordinary people. Standing before Yun Che's seat, both his posture and gaze conveyed cold, arrogant condescension.

The three Yama Ancestors' heads simultaneously lifted slightly. Such a posture, in their eyes, was a great disrespect to their master.

However, in this world, the Dragon God clan was the most qualified to be arrogant and the most inviolable. The might of the Dragon God Realm was like a towering peak, inspiring only awe and reverence. From ancient times until now, no race, no star realm, not even the most ambitious overlords in history, would ever conceive of offending the Dragon God Realm.

The Ash Dragon God's mockery of the Southern Sea God Emperor and his arrogant posture towards Yun Che did not elicit obvious surprise from anyone present. This was because he was a Dragon God, and furthermore, the most arrogant of them.

Yun Che did not raise his gaze. He slightly lowered his eyes and said indifferently, "A mere Dragon God, so disrespectful in front of this Devil Master. Do you not fear death?"

As soon as these words were uttered, the vast royal hall seemed to freeze instantly, becoming so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

Not to mention others, even the Brahma Heaven God Emperor, Xuanyuan Emperor, and Ziwei Emperor showed momentary expressions of shock on their faces.

The Northern Divine Realm's attack on the Eastern Divine Realm was swift and brutal. Yet, from beginning to end, the profound practitioners of the Northern Region never set foot into the Western Divine Realm. The battlefield was also deliberately kept far from the Western Divine Realm, not approaching by even half a step, clearly indicating their unwillingness to provoke the Western Divine Realm.

This, in the eyes of anyone in the current age, was a matter of course.

If the Northern Divine Realm invaded the Eastern Divine Realm, assuming the Eastern Divine Realm "actively provoked" them, the Western Divine Realm would likely watch from afar. However, provoking the Western Divine Realm, no matter how powerful the Northern Divine Realm became, would be tantamount to digging its own grave.

Even if the Northern Divine Realm displayed strength far beyond expectations and completely crushed the Eastern Divine Realm, no one would believe they could be compared to the Western Divine Realm.

Now, with the Eastern Divine Realm recently defeated and the Northern Divine Realm beginning subtle "probing" and "negotiations" with the Southern Divine Realm, the Western Divine Realm's attitude was enough to sway everything. Yun Che, who clearly did not want to and should not provoke the Western Divine Realm, was surprisingly merciless when facing a Dragon God who represented them.

The Ash Dragon God's dragon eyes narrowed slightly, but there was no anger. Instead, the corners of his mouth tilted faintly, hinting at a sneer.

"They are the Yama Ancestors of the Northern Region's Yama Devil Realm?" the Ash Dragon God asked, though his words conveyed an undeniable certainty.

Regarding the "Yama Ancestors," Qianye Ying'er had previously only had a vague general idea. The Dragon God Realm, however, clearly knew far more than the Brahma Monarch God Realm.

The terrifying aura of the three Yama Ancestors was undoubtedly enough to deeply alarm the Ash Dragon God. Yet, he would only be startled, never afraid... because he was a Dragon God, backed by the Dragon God Realm! With the Devil Emperor and Evil Infant no longer in this world, there was nothing left that could make them fear.

"As recorded, there are three in total," the Ash Dragon God said indifferently. "Although I don't know what methods you used to bring them out of the Eternal Darkness Bone Sea, to think that just these three give you the confidence to challenge my Dragon God Realm..."

He slowly raised his head, looking at Yun Che with a condescending gaze. Every thread of his gaze carried undisguised contempt and mockery. "I originally had some expectations," he continued. "But now, it seems you're still the same naive and foolish idiot as you were back then."

The royal hall became even quieter; no one dared to breathe.

No one had expected that as soon as the Ash Dragon God arrived, the situation between the two individuals, each representing the Western and Northern Divine Realms, would deteriorate to such an extent.

Watching the two, the Southern Sea God Emperor's expression froze, seemingly at a loss, but in reality, his heart was practically blooming with joy.

The Dragon God Realm had always followed the principle of "live and let live" from ancient times. Even with the Eastern Divine Realm in such a predicament, the Dragon God Realm showed no signs of intervening, though this was also greatly related to the Dragon Monarch's disappearance.

But even if the Dragon Monarch were present, as long as the Western Divine Realm wasn't provoked, the Dragon God Realm would likely still not intervene. After all, no matter how powerful they were, a battle of such magnitude would certainly incur significant losses.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Southern Sea God Emperor and everyone else, no matter how rampant Yun Che was, he would absolutely restrain himself to the greatest extent and show sincerity when facing a Western Region Dragon God—even if he held deep resentment in his heart over the Dragon Monarch's betrayal back then.

This was also supposed to be one of the purposes of his personal arrival.

However, the situation was completely different from what they had expected.

And if the Dragon God Realm were completely enraged... then his Southern Divine Realm would have nothing more to worry about!

Yun Che also suddenly laughed, his smile flat and playful. He finally raised his eyes, glanced at the Ash Dragon God, and after just one look, withdrew his gaze, saying with a faint smile, "Very good."

Without Yun Che's command, the three Yama Ancestors did not move, and their aura remained unchanged.

Seeing Yun Che seemingly back down, the Ash Dragon God scoffed coldly and turned away arrogantly.

Given the Ash Dragon God's temperament, he would have erupted on the spot if he were facing anyone else. But with the three Yama Ancestors present, though he wasn't afraid, he knew he couldn't act out. After all, purely in terms of strength, he was no match for any one of the three Yama Ancestors.

"Heh, truly worthy of the Northern Region Devil Master and the Ash Dragon God," the Southern Sea God Emperor chuckled as he motioned for the Ash Dragon God to be seated. "In just a few words, your auras are already so soul-stirring. Qianqiu, the Devil Master of the Northern Region, the Ash Dragon God, and all the God Emperors have come for you today. When I was made crown prince back then, I wouldn't have dared to dream of such glory. Quickly, offer your thanks."

From a side seat, a handsome man emitting the aura of a Sea God stepped forward. He bowed deeply in the center of the hall: "Nantian Qianqiu of the Southern Sea offers his humble greetings and thanks for the presence of the Northern Region Devil Master, Lord Dragon God, Brahma Heaven God Emperor, Xuanyuan Emperor, and Ziwei Emperor. Qianqiu is deeply humbled and immensely grateful. Having undertaken the will of a Crown Prince, I shall certainly not betray the expectations and great grace of my King Father and all the esteemed seniors."

Although the ceremony had not yet taken place, since he had been designated as Crown Prince, he was very likely the future Southern Sea God Emperor. His status was far from what it used to be, and even when facing a host of God Emperors and Dragon Gods, he no longer needed to kneel.

Yun Che turned his gaze, giving Nantian Qianqiu a deep look.

As the Southern Sea's son, his appearance and demeanor were naturally extraordinary. He bore a sixty percent resemblance to the Southern Sea God Emperor, and his words were neither humble nor arrogant, his eyes gleaming with sharpness. Even when facing God Emperors and Dragon Gods, he showed no timidity.

A Sea God aura at the eighth level of the Divine Master Realm... To have integrated his Sea God divine power to this extent in just over ten years was quite impressive.

When Nantian Qianqiu stepped forward, Yun Che clearly sensed an incredibly intense soul fluctuation from He Ling.

Naming Nantian Qianqiu as crown prince was the pretext the Southern Sea God Emperor used to convene today's assembly. But he would never have dreamed that the name "Nantian Qianqiu" was, in fact, the main reason for Yun Che's arrival.

"Truly worthy of the Southern Sea's son, he certainly won't disappoint," the Ash Dragon God said after staring at Nantian Qianqiu for a few moments, not hesitating to offer praise.

As his words fell, he suddenly extended a hand, and with a push of his finger, a ball of grayish-white profound light flew towards Nantian Qianqiu: "Although your Southern Sea Realm is not living up to its potential, establishing a new crown prince is still a major event. This small gift is nothing much, so please don't despise it."

Clearly, he was still mocking and despising the Southern Divine Realm's active retreat in front of Yun Che.

The Southern Sea God Emperor laughed heartily, "What are you saying? A gift from the Ash Dragon God, even a mere feather, is a heavenly treasure. Qianqiu, quickly accept it."

Nantian Qianqiu quickly stepped forward, taking it with both hands. The profound light dispersed, revealing a jade box in his grasp. When the jade box was opened, a rich dragon aura immediately overflowed. It was a perfectly intact Dragon Pill of an extremely high level.

Nantian Qianqiu was overjoyed and bowed deeply: "Qianqiu thanks Lord Dragon God for this gift."

"No need," the Ash Dragon God said, waving a hand, and suddenly looked at Yun Che. "Northern Region Devil Master, what grand gift have you brought? I'm quite interested."

Yun Che smiled faintly, saying, "For such a grand event, how could this Devil Master come empty-handed? The gift this Devil Master has brought is one that can shatter the heavens, though it will be presented a little later. However..."

He glanced at the Ash Dragon God and smiled, "I'm just afraid that by then, you, Ash Dragon God, will no longer be in the Southern Sea and unable to witness it with your own eyes."

"No, I can wait, and I am very interested," the Ash Dragon God said disdainfully.

"Ash Dragon God," Cang Shitian suddenly spoke, "Might I ask, where has His Highness the Dragon Monarch been recently?"

There were many rumors from the Western Divine Realm regarding the Dragon Monarch's whereabouts, and today, they could finally inquire directly from a Dragon God.

Knowing this question would surely be asked, the Ash Dragon God said indifferently, "Where the Dragon Monarch wishes to go, and what he wishes to do, if he doesn't want it known, then no one can know. You also need not inquire further; when the Dragon Monarch wishes to appear, he will appear."

He indeed did not know where the Dragon Monarch had gone or why he hadn't returned for so long. He only vaguely knew that he seemed to have gone to the God Realm of Absolute Beginning and had severed his soul connection with all the Dragon Gods, preventing any Dragon God from communicating with him via soul transmission.

Such a situation rarely occurred; clearly, what the Dragon Monarch had done was extraordinary.

The only one who knew was the Azure Dragon God. But he had never revealed anything, clearly due to strict orders from the Dragon Monarch before he left. As a Dragon God, how could he dare to defy the Dragon Monarch's orders?

"...So that's how it is," Cang Shitian said rather casually.

"Yun Che, I must say, your luck is quite good," the Ash Dragon God said, holding his head high, his voice slow and arrogant. "My Dragon God Realm never deigns to actively bully others, but the Dragon Monarch has developed a deep loathing for devil people in recent years."

Yun Che smiled coldly.

"During the time you led a multitude of devil people out of the Northern Divine Realm to wreak havoc in the Eastern Divine Realm, the Dragon Monarch happened to be absent. Concerning the war of the divine realms, without his command, we did not act rashly. But if the Dragon Monarch were to appear..." He laughed coldly. "Given his loathing for devil people these past years, I fear even ten lives wouldn't be enough for you to die."

"So?" Yun Che said, looking at him.

"Considering you did achieve some merit back then, I'll point out two paths for you," the Ash Dragon God said, still condescending. "One path: as the Devil Master of the Northern Region, submit yourself early and pledge allegiance to the Dragon Monarch. With the dragon soul within you and the Dragon Monarch's appreciation for you back then, he might not be unable to tolerate you. Under controllable circumstances, he might even tolerate those Northern Region devil people."

"And the second path?" Yun Che asked, an expression of keen interest on his face.

"Before the Dragon Monarch returns, take your people and quickly scurry back to the Northern Divine Realm," the Ash Dragon God said arrogantly. "Since you are devil people, you should obediently conform to the fate of devil people. Being livestock that can only cower in the darkness is better than being a wretched wretch who dies early, isn't it?"

He leaned his body forward, his eyes fixed on Yun Che, a slight smirk on his lips, and his voice became incredibly low: "Don't blame me for not warning you, the Dragon Monarch truly detests devil people."

With this statement, he wasn't merely threatening Yun Che.

Just like the Eastern and Southern Divine Realms, the Western Divine Realm had also perpetually disallowed dark profound practitioners. However, the Dragon God Realm never had a decree to execute devil people; it was more like an ingrained understanding passed down through generations.

But just a few years ago, the Dragon God Realm suddenly issued a law for the absolute eradication of devil people throughout the Western Divine Realm. Furthermore, it was personally drafted by the Dragon Monarch and was incredibly extreme and cruel, allowing practically no remains of devil people.

In terms of timing, this was precisely after Yun Che had fallen to darkness and fled into the Northern Divine Realm.

The Ash Dragon God's words, rather than a warning or threat, were more like... a form of pity.

The Southern Sea God Emperor's eyebrows slanted upwards, and his eyes narrowed into two thin slits. He suddenly realized that he had seemed a bit too pessimistic before. The Dragon God Realm, which had remained silent all this time, exhibited an attitude during its first encounter with Yun Che that was far "better" than he had ever imagined.

Yun Che had yet to respond. Just then, a heaven-shaking roar suddenly echoed from outside the royal hall.

"Who! How dare you trespass... Argh!!"

After the astonishing roar, there was immediately a miserable scream.

Everyone in the royal hall simultaneously turned their gaze, and all the Sea Gods and Sea Guards stood up... But in the next instant, they were all simultaneously rooted to the spot, and everyone's complexion drastically changed.

Because the rapidly approaching auras were, astonishingly, four...

Level ten Divine Masters!

Two of them were almost no less than the peerless imperial might of the Southern Sea God Emperor!

"Heh! A mere mongrel at the Dragon Monarch's feet dares to bark wildly in front of my Devil Master!"

A woman's voice, full of mockery, drifted from afar. Immediately after, a flash of black light, and a stunning, ethereal female figure materialized before the hall entrance, slowly walking into the hall, her long, golden hair lightly brushing her hips and waist, dancing gracefully in the breeze.

It was Qianye Ying'er.

Calling a Dragon God a "mongrel"—how utterly shocking. The Ash Dragon God's expression didn't change, but his dragon eyes instantly filled with fury. He slowly turned his gaze, just about to speak, when he suddenly saw the people following behind Qianye Ying'er, and his dragon eyes instantly constricted.

"Qianye Bingzhu, Qianye... Wugu!?"

His eyes fixed intently on the people behind Qianye Ying'er. As the Ash Dragon God cried out in alarm, each word was filled with horror, as if he had seen ghosts or gods.