Chapter 1799: Wicked Words

"No, besides the Dragon Queen, there is one other thing that would prevent the Dragon Monarch from abandoning his current endeavor, even with the ongoing chaos in the Northern Divine Region and the drastic changes in the Eastern Divine Region."

Zhou Xuzi tilted his head slightly, his eyes shining with longing, and slowly spoke the words that sent a powerful tremor through the souls of the Dragon Gods: "The opportunity for godhood."

This was a phrase that no one, not the Dragon Monarch, nor any Divine Emperor, nor any profound practitioner, could ever resist.

Even the Dragon Gods themselves felt their hearts and souls tremble for a long time upon hearing these words. The White Rainbow Dragon God stepped forward and asked, "Are you saying..."

"No, it's just a guess," Zhou Xuzi replied. "But even if there's only a one-in-a-thousand or one-in-ten-thousand chance, if it were to fail due to an external disturbance... do you understand the repercussions?"

This time, even the Crimson Extinction Dragon God's dragon eyes trembled violently.

Breaking through the limits of the current reality to achieve godhood was the ultimate aspiration of all Divine Emperors throughout the history of the God Realm; they dedicated nearly their entire lives to this pursuit.

Although no one had ever succeeded, it remained a pursuit for generations, for which they would stop at nothing and use any means necessary.

Just like the Star God Emperor, who, for a mere possibility, could sacrifice his three most talented children without hesitation.

What the Heaven Smiting Divine Emperor said was correct: apart from the Dragon Queen, the most likely, perhaps even the only, reason for the Dragon Monarch's behavior was that he had discovered a crucial opportunity or had suddenly touched that very boundary himself.

Thus, his current departure was undisclosed to anyone, including the Dragon Gods.

This is also why he specifically instructed: do not disturb him.

Pondering Zhou Xuzi's words, the Dragon Gods increasingly felt that this possibility was highly probable.

In the current God Realm, if anyone could potentially reach the divine level, it would undoubtedly be the Dragon Monarch.

At this moment, a drop of cold sweat slowly trickled down the Crimson Extinction Dragon God's forehead.

If this were true, then for the Dragon Monarch to fail due to his repeated, rash disturbances would be an unimaginably grave sin... An opportunity of this nature, once missed, could be lost forever.

Compared to the opportunity for godhood, the calamity in the Northern Divine Region, the tribulation in the Eastern Divine Region, and the disaster in the Southern Divine Region seemed utterly insignificant.

Upon his successful return, armed with power that transcends all boundaries, he could easily overthrow the devil race. The era of the God Realm would fundamentally change, and the status of the Dragon God clan would ascend to a height above the heavens.

At this thought, the Crimson Extinction Dragon God nodded solemnly to Zhou Xuzi, sincerely stating, "The Heaven Smiting Divine Emperor's words are truly enlightening. In my agitation, I almost went against his will and disturbed him again, which would have caused a great catastrophe."

"Indeed." The Jade Dragon God also nodded heavily. "This matter is of immense importance. Even a remote possibility means we absolutely cannot disturb the Dragon Monarch again. Besides, even if the Dragon Monarch isn't pursuing this, what harm is there in letting Yun Che run rampant for two more months?"

All the Dragon Gods nodded in agreement, with no one dissenting. After all, who would dare risk jeopardizing "the Dragon Monarch's opportunity for godhood"?

The Azure Dragon God's blue eyes flickered, as if he wanted to speak, but then the Dragon Monarch's intense reaction and his soul-stirring instructions from that time resurfaced in his mind... He ultimately remained silent, nodding in agreement.

"However," the magma in the Crimson Extinction Dragon God's eyes surged once more, "while we cannot mobilize the entire realm to annihilate the devil race, we absolutely cannot remain indifferent to Ash's death. Otherwise, wouldn't the world believe that our Dragon God Realm fears those devils?"

"Naturally," the Azure Dragon God responded. "With the destruction of the Southern Sea God Realm and the demoralization of the other three realms, the remaining five realms in the Western Divine Region are certainly terrified. If we fail to inflict a severe blow on the devils this time, with the 'example' set by the three worthless realms in the Southern Divine Region, those five realms might become timid even before the fight begins. They would then contribute only a fraction while prioritizing self-preservation nine-tenths of the time. Hmph, that would be truly disgraceful." While the Azure Dragon God's words were harsh, they addressed an undeniable reality. Unlike the Northern Divine Region devils, who seemed eager to risk their lives, the primary concern for all royal realms in the three regions was self-preservation. No one desired to see their foundations, built over hundreds of thousands of years, destroyed by disaster. The greater the threat, the more they wished for others to bear the brunt.

"Elder Brother, you decide," the White Rainbow Dragon God stated.

The Crimson Extinction Dragon God slowly paced, each step resonant.

Standing before the palace doors, his gaze pierced through space towards the distant east. In the sudden silence that descended, he stated in a low, firm voice, "Ash's vengeance will be repaid tenfold."

*Boom—*

His dragon eyes opened, causing tremors for a thousand miles.

"Jade, go personally to the five realms of Qilin, Dichi, Azure Dragon, Huilong, and Myriad Manifestations. Instruct them to complete all pre-war preparations within two months. By the time the Dragon Monarch returns, he must be able to command the collective power of these five realms with a single word."

The Jade Dragon God nodded. "Very well. Though I don't believe it's necessary to employ their strength."

"As for Ash's vengeance," the Crimson Extinction Dragon God declared, his voice carrying the might of a falling sky, "I will personally see to it!"

The profound array before the hall flickered, a dragon shadow blurred, and another messenger Dragon Guard arrived.

"Reporting, esteemed Dragon Gods, urgent news from the Eastern Divine Region: The devils who occupied various realms in the Eastern Divine Region have begun a large-scale northward migration. The move was sudden, extremely swift, and hurried. While we couldn't investigate thoroughly, the scale appears vast; it's highly probable that all devils stationed in the Eastern Divine Region are preparing to relocate north."

The seven Dragon Gods' expressions turned grave as they looked at the Crimson Extinction Dragon God.

"A northward migration, retreating to the Northern Divine Region?" the Azure Dragon God mused.

"It appears that the events in the Southern Divine Region also took the devils stationed in the Eastern Divine Region by surprise, leaving them unprepared," Zhou Xuzi stated. "With the Ash Dragon God's death, they know they will incur the wrath of the Dragon God Realm. Moreover, the core of the devil race's power is currently concentrated in the Southern Divine Region, so facing the Dragon's wrath now would undoubtedly result in heavy losses."

"Therefore, by quickly retreating to the Northern Divine Region before the Dragon's wrath descends, they can ensure their safety and plan their next steps," Zhou Xuzi concluded with a sigh. "The Devil Queen is truly formidable, acting with such decisive ruthlessness."

"Hmph, attempting to temporarily evade our might and sacrifice a limb to preserve themselves?" The Crimson Extinction Dragon God's voice was dark and grim. "Very well. We shall then dye thousands of miles of this Northern Divine Region border with blood, ensuring these lowly devils and all living beings in this world forever remember the price of enraging a Dragon God."

The Dragon God Realm was incomparably powerful, yet it never condescended to bully nor provoked conflict by leveraging its strength. The most powerful Dragon Gods had even willingly kept their formidable might concealed for over two hundred thousand years.

Now that the heavens of the God Realm were changing, it was time for the Dragon's claws and Dragon's might, which had remained dormant for too long, to reappear in the skies.

"Su Xin, come with me, now," the Crimson Extinction Dragon God stated gravely, his dragon aura swelling, clearly indicating an immediate departure.

"Understood," the Pure Heart Dragon God responded succinctly.

"Wait, only you and Su Xin, Elder Brother?" the Azure Sky Dragon God interjected, his eyes restless, clearly eager for action. "I'll come too!"

"Unnecessary," the Crimson Extinction Dragon God said calmly. "Two are sufficient. Any more would suggest we consider them too seriously, thereby undermining the majesty of us Dragon Gods."

As he finished speaking, a storm swept across the sky. Within the distorted space, the Crimson Extinction Dragon God's figure was already a distant speck, with the Pure Heart Dragon God following closely behind. Two powerful auras of Dragon Gods surged directly northeast.

Meanwhile, in the Heaven Smiting Realm of the Eastern Divine Region.

Within the tranquil barrier, Chi Wuyao, who had kept her eyes closed for a long time, slowly opened them. A strange, enchanting black light slowly faded from her pupils.

"Two months," Chi Wuyao murmured, a faint, alluring smile playing on her lips.

So much could be accomplished in that time.

Yet, one detail increasingly bothered her.

Had the Dragon Monarch ventured deep into the God Realm of Absolute Beginning of his own volition, or was there external interference?

Initially, Chi Wuyao merely found the timing overly coincidental—occurring just before the Northern Divine Region's invasion of the Eastern Divine Region—which aroused her suspicion.

Now, her astonishment and suspicion had intensified by dozens of times.

If there was external interference, what methods did that individual employ to draw a figure like the Dragon Monarch into the God Realm of Absolute Beginning for such an extended period, all while concealing the reason from everyone?

And what method could have made the Dragon Monarch unwilling to leave, even after learning of Yun Che's return and the Eastern Divine Region's fall?

It couldn't possibly be... the so-called "opportunity for godhood" she had fabricated, could it?

With a wave of her snowy hand, the barrier instantly dissipated. Jie Xin and Jie Ling, who had been waiting outside for a long time, swiftly bowed.

"Master, all parties have secretly prepared their profound arks, awaiting your command," Jie Xin reported.

"Have them move in five hours. Someone will meet them in the Southern Divine Region," Chi Wuyao instructed. "Initially, try to keep the operation as secret as possible. If unexpected complications arise, it might not be as entertaining."

Entertaining?

Jie Xin and Jie Ling exchanged confused glances, then looked up and asked, "Master, why wait five hours?"

Chi Wuyao did not answer. Her enchanting eyes subtly shifted as she softly murmured, "Jie Xin, Jie Ling, leave matters here to Qing Ying and Chan Yi. You two will return with me to the Northern Divine Region."

"We leave now."

"Oh, and Hua Jin, you come too. Bring 'that item'."

The Ash Dragon God's death... The destruction of the Southern Sea God Realm... All Sea Gods and Sea Kings, along with the Southern Sea Divine Emperor Nan Wansheng and the reclusive Grand Emperor Nan Guizhongzangming, all perished... The Primordial Dragon Clan appearing in the Southern Divine Region to assist the devil race... The Canglan, Xuanyuan, and Ziwei realms ordering the pursuit and elimination of the Southern Sea's "survivors"...

The God Realm, already steadily enveloped in darkness, was rocked by successive waves of earth-shattering news.

In the Eastern, Southern, and Western Divine Regions, countless profound practitioners were so shocked they nearly shattered their hearts and souls.

Even the Northern Divine Region's profound practitioners and realm kings stationed in the Eastern Divine Region were utterly dumbfounded, unable to believe their ears for quite some time.

Rumor had it that the Devil Master, accompanied by only a few individuals, attended the enthronement ceremony for the Southern Sea God Realm's young master, which the realm had itself invited them to... and then simply annihilated them!?

That was the foremost royal realm of the Southern Sea!

And it had even terrified the other three royal realms into such extensive retreat?

And what about the Primordial Dragon Clan!?

The three divine regions were bewildered, and the Northern Divine Region even more so. Though they no longer dared to question the Devil Master's divine might and revered him to the point of being willing to die a thousand deaths for him, they were still shocked into numbness. After some time, countless profound practitioners from the Northern Divine Region collapsed to their knees, shouting in worship.

The apprehension and fear of the devil race among the profound practitioners of the three divine regions doubled within that single day. The rapidly spreading panic surged by more than tenfold.

Countless eyes turned to the west.

A Dragon God had died; this time, the Dragon God Realm could not possibly remain silent.

Yet, simultaneously, amidst this string of utterly horrifying news, their absolute confidence in the Dragon God Realm began to waver uncontrollably.

They eagerly awaited the Dragon God Realm's impending wrath and counterattack, yet simultaneously harbored a deep fear that if even the Dragon God Realm's fury proved insufficiently overwhelming... the future would truly be unimaginable.