Chapter 1795: To the Darkest Southern Region

“N-now?” Emperor Xuanyuan looked up in astonishment. But as his gaze met Yun Che’s, he quickly lowered his head again. He sighed inwardly, then extended his hand, and a sword-shaped profound jade appeared. It emanated a dense white glow, spreading into a unique sound transmission profound array.

“All Sword Masters, heed my command! The Southern Sea has been annihilated by the Devil Master, but its remnants persist, posing endless threats. Immediately mobilize all available forces within the realm, led by the Sword Attendants and Sword Guards. Vigorously pursue and suppress the Southern Sea remnants. Anyone with Southern Sea blood must be killed at all costs!”

“Furthermore, spread the word: those bearing Southern Sea blood are guilty of unforgivable crimes. Other Southern Sea profound practitioners can be pardoned if they reveal the whereabouts of such individuals. If they take their lives, they will be heavily rewarded.”

Emperor Xuanyuan gritted his teeth slightly. “This is a Xuanyuan Sword Order! It concerns the very survival of the Xuanyuan Realm. It must not be disobeyed, nor questioned! Do it now!”

Without waiting for a reply, the sound transmission profound array shattered in Emperor Xuanyuan’s hand.

With Xuanyuan taking the lead, Emperor Ziwei no longer hesitated. He subsequently issued the same command to the Ziwei Realm.

With the imperial decree issued, this time, there was truly no turning back.

Soon, news of the Xuanyuan Realm and Ziwei Realm’s intent to utterly eradicate the Southern Sea would spread throughout the God Realm...

“Very well, you may leave. Return to your King Realms and do what you must,” Yun Che said coldly.

The two God Emperors abruptly looked up. They seemed to disbelieve their own ears, then immediately responded, “We respectfully obey the Devil Master’s command.”

As if granted a great amnesty, they retreated a few steps, then quickly flew away. They were both covered in wounds, yet felt no pain whatsoever, for their souls had long been overwhelmed by endless waves of darkness.

As they departed, there was no exchange of words or glances. They even intentionally took different directions. The act of kicking someone when they’re down, at a moment of life and death, had carved an irreparable rift between the two God Emperors.

“Devil Master,” Yan Tianxiao said, “in front of the Devil Master, they have no choice but to kneel. But once they return to their territories, I fear they will immediately harbor rebellious thoughts. Especially Emperor Xuanyuan; unlike Emperor Ziwei, he isn't bound by the Brahma Soul Death-Seeking Mark.”

“Rebellious thoughts?” Qianye Ying’er chuckled lightly. “They were never united to begin with, so there’s no ‘rekindling’ of such thoughts. What they seek is self-preservation. As tools, as long as they obediently prove their worth, I truly can't be bothered to waste effort on them.”

Before engaging the Dragon God Realm, preserving strength as much as possible is the optimal strategy. Once the Dragon God Realm is crushed, the fate of other star realms will be entirely within their grasp.

Cai Zhi glared coldly at Qianye Ying’er, displeased that she had spoken before Yun Che.

“Excellent, as expected of Her Highness the Goddess, truly exceptional methods!” Cang Shitian praised effusively, his face filled with approval and admiration. As if he had forgotten that he, too, was a God Emperor of the Southern Region and a “tool” in Qianye Ying’er's words. He strode forward, bowed deeply before Yun Che, and declared in a loud voice: “Cang Shitian, Realm King of the Ten Directions Blue Sea Realm, congratulates the Devil Master on effortlessly crushing the Southern Sea with a mere flick of a finger, and easily shattering the courage of Xuanyuan and Ziwei! Your devilish might covers the world, unparalleled under heaven. It is heaven's will that the Devil Master controls the Southern Region; none can stop you. Cang Shitian is willing to be the vanguard for the Devil Master in the Southern Region, ready to die ten thousand deaths to obey your command!”

His words were fervent, excited, and spirited... even more so than any demon present. As if he were the darkest, most devout follower, the Devil Master's most loyal supporter.

Qianye Ying’er eyed him askance. Only today did she suddenly realize that perhaps Cang Shitian, not Nan Wansheng, was the most formidable figure in the Southern Divine Region. At the very least, his actions today far surpassed her expectations and understanding of him.

She had seen countless individuals who “bent with the wind” and “adapted to circumstances.” But one so decisive and extreme, to this degree, she had never seen before... especially not as the second God Emperor of the Southern Region.

Yun Che's expression remained calm. His gaze looked down from above as he said in a low voice, “Cang Shitian, immediately dispatch people to gather and organize all resources from the Southern Sea God Realm, then transfer them to the Ten Directions Blue Sea Realm.”

The Southern Sea God Realm had flourished for nearly a million years, accumulating resources of unimaginable abundance. It must also conceal many rare and exotic treasures unknown to the world. And as the battlefield of the ancient Devil God War, the Southern Sea God Realm also contained numerous strange and devilish artifacts. Compared to the Xuanyuan Realm and Ziwei Realm, this was an incredibly lucrative assignment.

Even if not a single bit of it fell into the Ten Directions Blue Sea Realm's hands, merely personally uncovering the vast foundation of the Southern Sea, layer by layer, would be an undertaking exhilarating enough to make one's hair stand on end.

A perfectly timed expression of joy blossomed on Cang Shitian's face. He said with great solemnity, “Rest assured, Devil Master, Shitian will turn this Southern Sea land inside out, and present it completely and perfectly before your eyes, not touching a single piece.”

“You have another, more important task.” Yun Che's sword-like brows furrowed slightly, and he slowly uttered two words: “Build momentum.”

Qianye Ying’er's beautiful eyes flickered slightly. This was another tactic favored by Chi Wuyao. Yun Che was far less distant from Chi Wuyao than he appeared... or than he himself believed.

Cang Shitian's heart stirred. He was an extremely intelligent man and didn't need Yun Che to explain further; he immediately understood his intention.

“If you accomplish this, you may live after this Devil Master obliterates the Dragon God Realm.”

To “obliterate the Dragon God Realm”—these words, which in the God Realm were almost synonymous with overthrowing the heavens, were spoken by Yun Che with casual indifference, devoid of any emotional turmoil. As if he were merely flicking his finger, not overthrowing the heavens.

Cang Shitian's face showed excitement. His head bowed even lower. “Cang Shitian vows on the lifeblood of Canglan that he will not disappoint the Devil Master.”

“Go,” Yun Che averted his gaze.

“Shitian will await the Devil Master's arrival in the Canglan Realm at any time.” Cang Shitian retreated with his head still bowed. Then, casting a glance towards the distance, he flew away.

Yun Che ordering him to gather Southern Sea's resources to the Canglan Realm clearly indicated that the Canglan Realm would become the Northern Divine Region's stronghold in the Southern Divine Region.

Cang Shitian flew south. After crossing the Southern Sea border, the two Sea Gods who had accompanied him finally caught up from a distance. Their expressions were dark and uncertain.

“Master, are you... are we, the Canglan Realm, truly going to ally ourselves with devils?” the Sea God on the right said. His words were incredibly tactful, because Cang Shitian's previous demeanor was more than merely “allying with devils”—it was outright willing servitude.

“Of course not,” the other Sea God stated emphatically. “This must be a temporary measure, a pragmatic decision made by the Master after weighing the pros and cons. Once we return to Canglan, we can immediately connect with the Dragon God Realm, launch a pincer attack, and put these devils to death!”

Cang Shitian's face was ashen. He stared fixedly at the empty space ahead for a long time. Then he suddenly smiled eerily. “This isn't a temporary measure; it's a choice.”

The two Sea Gods were stunned.

“Having witnessed everything today, do you still truly believe Yun Che cannot contend with the Dragon God Realm?” Cang Shitian said slowly. “The Yama Devil Ancestor... the two Brahma Emperors... the Heavenly Wolf Star God, who controls the primordial dragons...”

“Hiss...” Cang Shitian involuntarily drew a cold, piercing breath. “The most terrifying one is Yun Che. The Ash Dragon God, what kind of existence is that? Yet, he was directly shaken down from the sky by a single roar from Yun Che.”

“During the Profound God Convention in the Eastern Divine Region back then, the Dragon Monarch suddenly declared he would take Yun Che as his adopted son. That matter was already highly suspicious. On the day the Azure Cloud Continent was destroyed, I was beside the Dragon Monarch. With a single dragon roar from Yun Che, nearly half of the Dragon Monarch's power instantly dissipated... Yun Che then escaped with a Void Illusion Stone.”

“It's very possible that Yun Che...”

He did not continue speaking.

Combining these eyewitness accounts and the bizarre, soul-stirring scenes, Cang Shitian couldn't help but consider a terrifying possibility: the dragon soul Yun Che carried surpassed the lineage of the Dragon Gods. And to be bolder, it might even be the bane of the Dragon God race.

After Yun Che challenged the Ash Dragon God, Cang Shitian meticulously observed Yun Che's demeanor and aura changes every time the Dragon God Realm was mentioned, yet he detected not a single trace of apprehension. As if the Dragon God Realm posed no threat to him at all.

This was the primary reason he decisively chose to bow before Yun Che.

“The terror of the Northern Divine Region is indeed beyond imagination,” the Sea God said unwillingly. “But the Dragon God Realm's strength, I fear, also far exceeds what we can perceive on the surface. Not to mention the Dragon God Realm can mobilize the power of the entire Western Divine Region. Perhaps the Northern Divine Region does have the power to contend with the Dragon God Realm, but it's merely the power to contend. To suppress the Dragon God Realm... I don't believe it.”

“If we choose Yun Che and he loses, we will be condemned by the world as sinners. If we choose to oppose Yun Che and the Dragon God Realm loses, we will be eternally doomed. If you still don't understand...” Cang Shitian's gaze swept over the two Sea Gods' eyes, and he said, “Then you don't need to understand; just obey!”

“However,” Cang Shitian continued, “after the Northern Divine Region and Western Divine Region officially engage in battle, if the Dragon God Realm's true strength proves overwhelming, then rest assured, I will make another choice at the opportune moment.”

Neither Sea God spoke again. Their expressions continued to shift. They could imagine that the Ten Directions Blue Sea Realm would undoubtedly experience violent upheaval due to Cang Shitian's decision. Yun Che not immediately descending upon Canglan also clearly meant he wanted Cang Shitian to first pave the way.

However, given Cang Shitian's absolute and supreme authority in the Canglan Realm, suppressing this would not be difficult. After all, from the Sea Gods down to the common people in the Canglan Realm, no one dared to defy him, no matter how unwilling they were in their hearts.

“Also, remember this,” Cang Shitian reminded them again. “Do not only fear Yun Che's power; do not overlook his shrewdness. After he arrives in Canglan, never try to play any self-important tricks in front of him!”

At this point, Cang Shitian admitted that Yun Che was one of the few people he had misjudged over the years.

“Building momentum”—this was the task Yun Che had given him, and these two words filled him with lingering dread.

The Northern Divine Region's reason for waging war against the Eastern Divine Region was not “invasion,” but “revenge”—two vastly different things. At this moment, Cang Shitian was completely certain that the so-called destruction of the Northern Divine Region's star realms by the Eternal Heaven God Realm, using the Sky Poison Pearl, was entirely orchestrated by the Northern Divine Region itself, for the purpose of creating the “revenge” narrative.

To solidify the Northern Region's hatred and sow discord in the Eastern Region's hearts... The Eastern Divine Region's collapse across a thousand miles began with this.

Subsequently, through the Eternal Heaven projection, the truth of what happened back then was revealed with absolute clarity to the world, transforming Yun Che overnight from a world-destroying devil god into an avenger. While those eternally supreme Realm Kings and God Emperors became ungrateful, detestable perpetrators, and the true cause of this calamity.

The impact of that Eternal Heaven projection was immeasurable. Because it destroyed the cohesion of the three Divine Regions and shattered the faith of countless profound practitioners.

The very appearance of that Eternal Heaven projection startlingly indicated that Yun Che had made thorough preparations long before everything erupted back then, as if he had foreseen the possible future situation at that time.

And the special Profound Imagery Stone, capable of deceiving numerous God Emperors, must have been extremely rare and precious, indicating that this early preparation was deemed extremely important by Yun Che.

This thoroughly overturned Cang Shitian's previous judgment that Yun Che was “naive” at that time. After all, half a century of life experience was incredibly youthful in their eyes.

And the complete error of this judgment caused Cang Shitian's apprehension to multiply when facing Yun Che now, no longer daring to make presumptions.

Unfortunately, he did not know that the Eternal Heaven projection, which shattered the faith of countless profound practitioners in the God Realm, was not prepared by Yun Che in advance, but came from Shui Meiyin.

Cang Shitian looked up, watching the dark clouds rolling in from somewhere above. He murmured, “Since this era is to change, let it change completely. Even if it ultimately becomes dark and lightless, my Canglan will surely stand at a supreme height within this darkness!”