Chapter 1810: Dangerous Trump Card

Yun Che subtly turned his head and watched Chi Wuyao for quite some time. He had expected Chi Wuyao to speak up and dissuade him after his announcement. He knew this extremely sudden, impulsive, and unwise decision completely went against Chi Wuyao's principle of acting only after careful deliberation. Therefore, he hadn't consulted her at all beforehand.

However, the reality was entirely different. She did speak, but it was to align with his will, to calm the unrest in the hearts of the Northern Divine Region's profound practitioners, and to ignite their fighting spirit instead.

"Furthermore," Chi Wuyao continued, "the Scarlet Extinction Dragon God has just been defeated, greatly damaging the prestige of all Dragon Gods. The Dragon God Realm will likely not be peaceful for a while, and the Five King Realms of the Western Divine Region will also maintain a certain ambiguity towards the Dragon God Realm."

"Moreover, the Dragon Emperor has been absent from the Dragon God Realm for some time and will not return soon. The absence of the Dragon Emperor from the Dragon God Realm and the Western Divine Region is not merely the loss of a supreme combatant; it will not only foster internal discord within the Dragon God Realm but also significantly weaken its ability to command and control the Five King Realms of the Western Region."

"Therefore," Chi Wuyao also stood up, standing side-by-side with Yun Che, "the Devil Master's decision is not sudden; on the contrary, it is the best timing."

"From today... from this moment forward, you will face a battle that will truly determine the fate of the Northern Divine Region. It is the Heaven-Overturning War that countless ancestors and predecessors yearned for their entire lives, and it is your ultimate pursuit in stepping out of your homeland and entering this world!"

"Release all your fantasies, distracting thoughts, and worries. All you need to do is unleash the resentment and conviction that have accumulated in your bones for a million years. As for everything else, the Devil Master will clear the path for you. Whether it is victory or defeat, glory or disgrace, the Devil Master will be with you forever!"

"Holy and wise Devil Master! Holy and wise Devil Queen!" Fen Daoqi shouted loudly, bowing deeply. "Indeed! The Devil Master's decision may seem hasty, but it strikes at the perfect moment. In just a few months, the Eastern Region has submitted, the Southern Region is in chaos, and with the Devil Master and Devil Queen leading, there is nothing to fear from the Dragon God Realm!"

With the Devil Master's command announced and the Devil Queen offering no objection, as the former Imperial Tutor and wise man of the Burning Moon God Realm, he naturally knew what to say.

Yan Tianxiao raised his head, his gaze resolute. "The Devil Queen's words are like a sudden enlightenment for Tianxiao! Tianxiao will immediately issue orders to prepare all deployable devil formations and devil artifacts. As for the Yama Devils, Yama Ghosts, and Yama Soldiers... no preparation is needed. Even if we march on the Dragon God Realm tomorrow, we will be fearless and unstoppable!"

Tian Guhu stepped forward, every word echoing through souls. "All of the Imperial Heaven Realm swear to follow the Devil Master's steps until death! We fear not a myriad deaths! We will never regret it!"

Huo Tianxing directly roared, "Fifteen days from now, the valiant warriors of my Calamity Desolation Realm will either be covered in dragon blood or will drench the Dragon God Realm with all their devil blood!"

The Viper Sacred Lord's voice followed, "My Divine Serpent Realm has awaited this day for far too many years! We swear to follow the Devil Master and annihilate the Dragon Gods!"

The Three King Realms and the three strongest Upper Star Realms all erupted with fighting spirit, unequivocally dispelling everyone's worries and hesitations. For a moment, a single call in the main hall was met with a thousand responses, the crowd surging with excitement, their eyes scarlet, their devil energy restless, as if they wished they could charge into the Dragon God Realm and bathe in blood tomorrow.

"..." Yun Che's gaze, tinged with a hint of complexity, flashed and disappeared.

Chi Wuyao's words were very skillful, subtly avoiding mentioning the Dragon God Realm's profound and immeasurable foundations and unfathomable power, and the formidable strength of the Western Region's Five King Realms. Instead, she amplified the "early advantage" and "superiority," packaging what was clearly a reckless and unwise command, made without any deliberation or discussion yet concerning the fate of the entire Northern Divine Region, as exceptionally wise and decisive. Her voice secretly carried the invisible and silent power of Soul Stealing, subtly guiding their thoughts and judgments without anyone realizing it.

"Qianying, gather the forces of the Brahma Monarch God Realm. It's time for them to earn their keep," Yun Che commanded. "When you transfer them, be as discreet as possible."

"I will personally return to the Eastern Divine Region," Qianye Ying'er said.

"Caizhi..." Yun Che began, but then hesitated, giving Caizhi a gentle smile without finishing his sentence.

"I will transmit a message to the Star God Realm," Caizhi said plainly, her star-like eyes flickering with an unusual light. "Consider this an opportunity I am granting them... the only, and the last, opportunity."

"...Good!" Yun Che nodded slightly.

"Cang Shitian," Yun Che looked at the only Divine Emperor from another region in the hall, "the resources plundered from the Southern Sea God Realm will be entirely prepared by you. Also, regarding the Xuanyuan Realm and Ziwei Realm, I don't trust their people enough to use them, but everything they possess that can be put to use must be willingly handed over, understand?"

Cang Shitian respectfully and solemnly replied, "Devil Master, rest assured, I am very familiar with the foundations of the Xuanyuan Realm and Ziwei Realm; I will ensure they hide nothing. As for my Ten Directions Azure Sea Realm, whether it's people, artifacts, formations, or warships... at your single word, everything will be offered without the slightest reservation!"

Yun Che had absolute faith that Cang Shitian would handle this matter well. After all, the devils were currently standing on the soil of the Ten Directions Azure Sea Realm, and whether Cang Shitian was willing or not, he would have to "offer everything." Thus, for his own psychological balance, how could he not strip the Xuanyuan Realm and Ziwei Realm bare, leaving them with nothing but their underpants?

"Fifteen days should be enough for all preparations. In fifteen days, gather fully before the Azure Sea Divine Region and proceed directly to the Dragon God Realm. During this period, everything must be kept sufficiently secret. At the very least, do not give the Dragon God Realm an early opportunity to mobilize the forces of the Western Region's Five King Realms, understand?!"

"We respectfully obey the Devil Master's command!" Everyone bowed deeply, accepting the order, their hearts surging with excitement.

Yun Che's gaze swept over everyone again, and he stated in a deep voice, "Is there anything else anyone wishes to say?"

As soon as Yun Che finished speaking, Cang Shitian was the first to rise, saying, "Devil Master, I have one matter I don't understand, and I ask the Devil Master for clarification."

"Speak," Yun Che said, his gaze shifting slightly.

Cang Shitian said, "The Ten Directions Azure Sea Realm is separated from the Dragon God Realm by an entire star region; the journey is extremely long. No matter how fast we are, it will still take a long time to approach. If all our forces move out, the scale will be immense, and the aura vast. Even if we maintain perfect secrecy for these fifteen days, the Dragon God Realm will surely detect our departure immediately. By the time we approach the Dragon God Realm, they will undoubtedly have already mobilized and prepared the forces of the Five King Realms and other Western Region Star Realms, awaiting us in full battle array."

He presented a very reasonable loophole, hoping to demonstrate his usefulness, but after speaking, he found that no one reacted, and as far as his eyes could see, the gazes of the devil practitioners showed no significant change. He instantly realized that he seemed to have raised a foolish question. This was because he wasn't sufficiently aware of the existence of the Primordial Profound Ark. But the words were out, so he could only bite the bullet and continue, though his subsequent remarks wisely shifted from questioning to requesting instruction: "I wonder what brilliant strategy the Devil Master has? Please instruct me so that Shitian can prepare early."

Yun Che offered no explanation, merely replying indifferently, "You'll know when the time comes."

"Yes, yes." Cang Shitian retreated sheepishly.

The arrival of the devils caused a drastic change in the atmosphere of the Ten Directions Azure Sea Realm, and even the color of the sky.

Walking out of the main hall, Yun Che looked up at the dim sky, his gaze fixed for a long, long time. It was coming soon, that day was fast approaching. Zhou Xuzi was a defeated dog, Qianye Fantian was dead, Xia Qingyue was dead, Nan Wansheng was dead... the Eternal Heaven Realm was drenched in blood, the Brahma Monarch God Realm became conquered territory, the Moon God Realm exploded into dust, the Southern Sea God Realm turned into ruins... The one who must die was the last Dragon Emperor; the place that must be destroyed was the last Dragon God Realm!

Once these destined-to-die individuals were all killed, anyone else, any land, whether to live or die, to remain or perish, to be heaven or hell... would all be within his grasp, decided in a single thought! Yet now, even he himself didn't know whether his hatred would be somewhat alleviated after annihilating Long Bai, or if it would be unleashed and vented even more violently and unrestrainedly... After all, he harbored such profound disappointment and resentment towards the entire God Realm, the entire world.

A subtle fragrance wafted past. Chi Wuyao stood beside him, her charming eyes observing his expressionless profile. Yun Che turned his head, silently looking at her.

"How confident are you?"

He hadn't waited for Chi Wuyao's interrogation, but rather a very natural question.

"To kill Long Bai, I am completely confident." Yun Che met her dark, bottomless enchanting eyes, answering without hesitation or concealment. "As for destroying the Dragon God Realm and the Western Divine Region, I cannot claim absolute certainty."

"And... this battle is destined to cause many deaths. Even if we ultimately win, the core strength of the Northern Divine Region will surely wither away."

"...I understand." Chi Wuyao simply nodded gently, not pressing further.

"Don't worry, at the very least, I will certainly not die," Chi Wuyao said softly. "I will carefully preserve my life to save you." Her voice drifted away, and her enchanting figure silently departed into the distance.

Yun Che: "..."

"Master," He Ling's voice came from Yun Che's consciousness space, "are you... planning to use... that power you used to kill Fen Daojun against Long Bai?"

"Completely confident in killing Long Bai"... Not to mention Chi Wuyao, even the pure-hearted He Ling instantly thought of this possibility. Because, it was essentially the only possibility. Although Yun Che possessed the Dragon God's Soul Source, capable of imposing an incredibly domineering soul suppression on all dragons, including the Dragon Emperor, it was merely suppression. By no means could it achieve "complete confidence in killing Long Bai." Given Long Bai's power, which surpassed all realms and heavens, the only force capable of absolutely annihilating him was the power of Divine Extinction that Yun Che unleashed in extreme rage back in the Northern Divine Region... that was a world-defying power that truly broke through the limits of that world, instantly obliterating the Burning Moon Divine Emperor on the spot.

"..." Yun Che did not deny it.

"Master, no, please no!" He Ling's voice became frantic. "Last time, you were covered in blood, so severely injured, almost... almost..."

"Don't worry," Yun Che calmly reassured her with a smile. "Although I was a bit disheveled that time, I roughly figured out the limits of what I could endure."

"Even my body back then could withstand the forced empowerment of two Divine Relic powers and use them to activate the 'Divine Extinction' power for a few breaths. Now, with the same two Divine Relic powers as support to activate Divine Extinction, the risk will only be lower. Even if I'm still severely injured under the strain, it definitely won't be fatal."

"But, at that time, it will be on the battlefield of the Dragon God Realm. Even if you truly succeed in killing Long Bai, in an injured and weakened state, what if other Dragon Gods or terrifying enemies approach? I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."

Yun Che smiled and shook his head, saying, "The Devil Queen said she would protect me. She never breaks her promises."

"But..."

"This is the price I must pay," Yun Che interrupted He Ling's worried words. "And this is the only way to kill Long Bai the fastest. Other methods and possibilities... I cannot wait for them."

The fact that Long Bai was not currently in the Dragon God Realm was, ironically, a regret for Yun Che's intense desire for revenge. However, when the Dragon God Realm was drenched in blood, he believed Long Bai, no matter what he was doing, would appear at the fastest possible speed.

He Ling fell silent... Connected to Yun Che's life, she perceived the fierceness and urgency of his vengeful heart more clearly than anyone else. After a long time, her voice resonated in Yun Che's sea of consciousness again: "Master, I know I cannot dissuade you. But there is one thing, I... I hope you can listen to me."

"Listen to me"—these four words were uttered for the first time by the usually docile and obedient He Ling, her voice somewhat nervous, yet brimming with deep anticipation.

Yun Che paused, surprised. "Alright, I'll definitely try my best not to disappoint my He Ling."