Chapter 1832: Desperate Turmoil

The situation changed, and Cang Shitian’s demeanor noticeably shifted.

Previously, he had been forced to kneel before the devils to preserve himself and prevent the Ten Fang Canglan Realm from becoming the next target after the Southern Sea God Realm.

But now the tide had turned dramatically. The man who had previously bowed and scraped suddenly found himself in control... because he held the power of the Canglan barrier.

If he were to fully open the barrier upon the Western Region’s arrival, and then kick them while they were down by betraying the Northern Region devils, it would be a devastating blow to the Northern Region devils who were already in a death trap. At the same time, he would perform a great service in this war to exterminate the devils, perhaps even enough to atone for the sin of kneeling to them.

It was a very wise and very simple choice... so simple it required no thought or deliberation, so simple even a three-year-old would not hesitate.

The emotions and gazes of the Canglan Sea Gods and divine envoys had already completely changed. They were all waiting for Cang Shitian’s command... that inevitable, even sole, order.

Yet, with the Devil Master absent, the Devil Queen, as the head of the devil race, showed no caution towards him. She hadn't even imposed coercive control, such as the “Brahma Soul Death-seeking Mark,” in this dangerous situation. There wasn't even a hint of warning in her words or gaze.

Most absurdly, she hadn't even forcibly seized control of the Canglan God Realm.

This piqued Cang Shitian’s considerable interest and curiosity.

After all, the Devil Queen he knew and had seen was by no means such a “benevolent person.”

Chi Wuyao's eyes were unruffled, her voice faint and indifferent: "I heard that after the destruction of the Southern Sea Realm, you, God Emperor Shitian, were the first to pledge allegiance to the Devil Master. Not only did you offer no resistance, but you even preemptively attacked the Southern Sea God Emperor to offer a token of your submission."

"Emperor Xuanyuan and Emperor Ziwei were subordinates, more easily forgiven. But your decisiveness, God Emperor Shitian, greatly intrigued me. Therefore, I've come to understand you quite well recently."

"So, what kind of person do you think I am, Cang Shitian?" Cang Shitian asked, chuckling.

"Someone who dislikes convention," Chi Wuyao answered directly. "I heard that when you sought to become the Devil Master's loyal servant, you gave him a peculiar reason: you said, 'This world is too boring.'"

Cang Shitian said nothing.

"I find your other statements hard to fully believe. But this reason, which seems the least like a reason, I believe very much, and it quite fits your notorious reputation in the God Realm over the years."

"Especially in this past month, whether collecting resources from the Southern Sea, Xuanyuan, and Ziwei, pursuing Southern Sea remnants, or gathering intelligence on the Western Region, you spared no effort, using every means available, leaving nothing in reserve."

"To outsiders, these actions might seem like an extreme effort to show loyalty. But in truth... you, Cang Shitian, enjoyed it, because these are things you always wanted to do but couldn't, isn't that right?"

Cang Shitian's eye twitched violently.

Enveloped in black mist, he could barely catch a fleeting glimpse of her eyes. Yet, a sudden chill arose in his heart.

The Northern Region Devil Queen before him, despite having met him fewer than ten times in total, seemed to have seen into every corner of his heart and soul.

As he was lost in thought, Chi Wuyao slowly walked past him: "Having been an Emperor for so many years, I fear there's little left in this world that can excite you. For you, this must be a form of torment with no outlet."

"Therefore, when the Northern Region invaded the world, darkness descended, and the heavens were about to be overturned, you were truly excited."

"Since you love excitement so much, why not make a big gamble?"

"Am I gambling, or are you, Devil Queen?" Cang Shitian asked.

"Of course, we're gambling together," Chi Wuyao smiled faintly. "But I imagine you, who have plunged into darkness with such excitement, eager to witness the overturning of the heavens in your lifetime, wouldn't truly become a mediocre emperor like Xuanyuan or Ziwei overnight, would you? If so, that would be truly regrettable."

Cang Shitian said nothing, merely narrowing his eyes slightly.

Qianye Ying'er's gaze remained fixed on Chi Wuyao's retreating figure: If this demoness were an enemy... even if it meant losing three thousand of her own, she would eliminate her at all costs!

"By the way," Chi Wuyao suddenly stopped and turned her head to say, "Is there a way to open the Canglan God Realm's barrier with only thirty percent of its power?"

Cang Shitian replied, "Of course. Canglan's divine power is infinitely versatile. How could it not manage such basic energy control?"

"Excellent. Then, God Emperor Shitian, when you open the Canglan barrier later, please only release thirty percent of its power," Chi Wuyao said.

"Why?" Cang Shitian frowned. "If we wanted to release its full power afterwards, it would take a considerable amount of time to reopen. Facing the Western Region's formation like this, it would be akin to digging our own grave."

"Just do as I say."

The devilish voice was faint and ethereal, yet it carried an undeniable, irresistible command.

"Very well, since it is the Devil Queen's command, I shall obey," Cang Shitian said no more, raising an eyebrow in acceptance.

Under the terrifying news that the full core forces of the Six King Realms of the Western Region were about to descend, countless Canglan profound practitioners fled in panic. Countless figures and profound arks scattered like headless flies.

Rumble...

Amidst a series of roars, a burst of blue light bloomed across the sky. Following this, a massive barrier slowly unfolded, gradually enveloping the entire Canglan God Realm.

The barrier shimmered with blue light, appearing at first glance like a bubble that would burst at a touch, making it hard to believe this was the ultimate barrier of a Southern Region King Realm.

Time flowed quickly, unstoppable, and an hour slipped by unnoticed.

In the Canglan King's Hall, Chi Wuyao finally turned around.

The last two quarters of an hour, the most urgent moments, she had quietly stood here, silently watching the vast white light of the World Spirit Orb, her gaze never shifting for an instant.

Yun Che hadn't emerged early, and she didn't expect such a miracle.

With her back to the World Spirit Orb and Yun Che, Chi Wuyao slowly walked away. With each step, the devilish light in her eyes deepened, until it transformed into a soul-devouring abyss.

Yun Che, through these years, Mu Xuanyin and I have watched you grow together, taught you together, been touched by you again and again together, and witnessed your transformations, good or bad, together...

She was willing to abandon the Snow Song Realm she had protected her entire life for you,

And I am willing to... end the future of the Northern God Realm for you.

I only ask that you escape this calamity, even if you are the only one who can.

Even the most rational woman can be willful... as long as she has a good enough reason to be.

It's just that this time, I truly don't have an ounce of confidence... two days is too long, too long. How wonderful it would be if you could sense all our thoughts across two different worlds... even if you just emerged one day earlier.

Stepping out of the King's Hall, the sky above the Canglan Realm was already dim.

All the Divine Masters had already gathered here, none retreating, none absent.

However, such a terrifying lineup generated no power vortexes. The air was filled only with suffocating silence and stillness.

The gazes of all the Northern Region profound practitioners turned towards Chi Wuyao. The Canglan profound practitioners, however, looked towards Cang Shitian.

"Let's go."

These two incredibly simple words, however, drew open a grand curtain that would shake the boundless star realm.

"Go!" Yan Tianxiao lightly waved his arm, his voice devoid of excitement or tragedy, only plain.

Arriving west of the Canglan God Realm, facing the vast Western expanse, fear no longer remained on anyone's face... they had willingly placed half their bodies into the Yellow Springs.

When death is no longer feared, all that remains is the will to fight to the last drop of blood.

They didn't have to wait long. An extremely abnormal spatial tremor suddenly came from the west... one moment it was distant in the sky, the next, a city floating in the air, vast enough to obscure the heavens, appeared before them.

Boom!!!!!

The Qiankun Dragon City slammed violently against the Canglan barrier.

The azure barrier shook violently, and thousands of miles of Canglan land outside the God Realm instantly overturned, sending rocks flying everywhere.

Had the Canglan profound practitioners not already been dispersed, it's unknown how many lives would have been lost in this collision.

After the impact, the massive floating city stopped directly above the barrier. Amidst countless hearts beating several times faster, terrifyingly powerful auras, accompanied by figures, passed through the Canglan barrier, pressing down upon the entire Canglan God Realm.

In the God Realm, Divine Masters are peak existences. Achieving Divine Master status allows one to arrogantly disregard everything below the King Realm, to rule in an Upper Realm, and to easily determine the fate of a Middle Realm.

Countless profound practitioners, even in their dreams, would not dare to hope for the Divine Master realm. Many would never even have the fortune to see a true Divine Master in their lifetime.

And... what does it mean for all the Divine Masters from the six great King Realms of the most powerful Western Region to gather?

It was a terrifying spiritual pressure that ordinary people could never imagine in a lifetime.

Even a power as strong as the Ten Fang Canglan Realm seemed to subtly tremble, unable to bear this spiritual pressure.

"God Emperor, what exactly...?" a Sea God whispered, barely audible.

"Silence," Cang Shitian growled. As he raised his gaze, the struggle that had persisted until moments ago suddenly vanished. In his eyes, a fervent madness, like a volcanic eruption, surged forth.

Ah...

What terrifying might, it was almost enough to crush one's soul.

What profound despair... the destruction of the Canglan Realm, the death of all who resisted, was the only discernible end!

But if this could all be reversed, if this could all be won with a gamble...

How utterly insane... a madness that one would so readily gamble with death!

His eyes trembled, his scalp tingled, and the hairs on his body quivered with both fear and excitement... he was about to make a mad choice, one unlike anyone else's.

And merely making this choice already brought him to a state of near ecstasy.

This was a life well-lived, this was the choice a God Emperor should make... no, it was enjoyment!

Upon the floating island, Long Bai slowly stepped out, his dragon eyes gazing down disdainfully.

Among the sixteen God Emperors, there was only one Sovereign!

The Sovereign descended upon Canglan, his heavenly might boundless. Beneath those dragon eyes, looking down from the sky, all beings in heaven and earth turned into ants.