Chapter 1907: Journey (Nine)

In the ninth month of their journey, they arrived in the Eastern Divine Region.

On their way to the Brahma Monarch God Realm, after several subtle shifts in his gaze, Yun Che suddenly changed direction.

“I want to visit another place first.”

The space here was dim, and as far as the eye could see, the stars were exceptionally distant, as if trying to avoid this empty expanse.

“Here, there once existed a star realm named the Moon God Realm.”

Yun Che calmly explained to Yun Wuxin: “It was once one of the four King Realms of the Eastern Divine Region, and the first King Realm to be completely destroyed and eternally vanish.”

“Last year, you could still see a few remnants here, but now, not a single piece can be found.”

The God Realm of Absolute Beginning, the Southern Sea God Realm, the Dragon God Realm… at least their territories still remained. No matter how history changed in the future, these territories would forever bear the names of their former King Realms.

Only the Moon God Realm was completely erased, with not a single trace of its existence left to find.

Yun Wuxin knew that her father had destroyed it. Such ruthlessness suggested the depth of hatred in his heart.

“Father, you’ve never wanted anyone to mention anything about the Moon God Emperor in front of you, so why did you choose to come here this time?” Yun Wuxin asked.

Yun Che calmly replied: “Your Aunt Wufur was right about one thing: deliberate avoidance is actually a sign of deep concern. Even though I am the Emperor of the God Realm, I cannot stagnate; I must make myself even stronger.”

He closed his eyes slightly, his voice softening: “No longer fearing the touch of past pain, trying to calmly accept everything, I hope that soon there will be a day when I can directly face… that name, without a ripple in my heart.”

He wanted to let go of everything, but what came out of his mouth was still “that name.”

“Yuanba will also come here someday,” he continued. “Frankly, I haven't yet decided how I should face him the next time we meet.”

As he began his travels through the God Realm with Yun Wuxin, Xia Yuanba had also settled everything in the Extreme Monarch Sanctuary, and with a surge of enthusiasm and longing, he once again entered the God Realm alone.

Everyone in the God Realm knew that he had destroyed the Moon God Realm and personally killed the Moon God Emperor. At this moment, Xia Yuanba must have known everything.

“Father, there’s no need to worry,” Yun Wuxin said confidently. “Uncle Xia is an amazing person, and his bond with you is so deep. I believe that after he gradually learns everything, he won't be able to resent you… At the very least, it won't be a bad outcome.”

“Mn.” Yun Che opened his eyes, a smile blooming on his face.

Eastern Divine Region, Brahma Monarch God Realm.

As the only remaining King Realm among the original four in the Eastern Region, the Brahma Monarch God Realm had also suffered greatly from the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's calamity and the war with the Western Region.

Fortunately, the Brahma Monarch God Realm now had no external threats and could peacefully recuperate and recover.

As for the current Brahma Heaven God Emperor, she was no longer the ambitious Brahma Monarch Goddess she once was. Judging by her level of dedication during this period, her relationship with Emperor Yun was far more important to the Brahma Monarch God Realm than her leadership.

When Yun Che and his daughter arrived at the Brahma Monarch God Realm, no one greeted them.

Even when they reached the front of the Brahma Monarch Imperial City, there was still no sign of any greeters, as if their arrival was completely unknown.

“It seems Aunt Qianying had no idea we were coming,” Yun Wuxin said, suppressing a giggle, in a very innocent tone. “Father seems to have been mistaken; Aunt Qianying isn't paying any attention to your itinerary at all.”

“Hmph,” Yun Che snorted. “She just needs to be taught a lesson.”

“Let's go!”

Locating Qianye Ying’er's aura, Yun Che took Yun Wuxin and directly traversed space. A storm of shock erupted throughout the Brahma Monarch Imperial City, and within a few breaths, they landed directly in front of Qianye Ying’er's bedchamber.

The moment their feet touched the ground, the bedchamber's barrier was directly opened. Qianye Ying’er walked out unhurriedly, her golden hair slightly bound, wearing a mid-length light gold dress. Her ankles were like jade, her arms like snow-white lotus roots, and her shoulders were half-exposed. Although her gaze was cold and her face expressionless, her peerlessly beautiful face, which no earthly painting could fully capture, still caused the world to dim around her.

Even Yun Wuxin, who had seen Qianye Ying’er many times, was momentarily stunned.

No one even noticed Yueying, who nervously followed behind her.

“Oh? So it is His Majesty gracing us with your presence. Your Majesty toils day and night, handling countless affairs, feasting nightly, and working tirelessly. To think you would find time to visit my humble Brahma Monarch God Realm truly overwhelms this concubine with honor and trepidation.”

Facing Emperor Yun, Qianye Ying’er was neither respectful nor polite. Her voice was faint, and her golden eyes were listless and dull, as if she had just woken up.

Yun Che: “…”

Yun Wuxin secretly bit her lower lip to suppress a laugh. She secretly glanced at her father's expression and said: “Aunt Qianying, it's been a long time. Father actually missed you very much. The first thing he did upon arriving in the Eastern Divine Region was to come see you.”

“Missed?” Qianye Ying’er half-lowered her beautiful eyes and spoke faintly: “This concubine is merely the most ordinary and humble among His Majesty's many imperial consorts. I cannot speak sweetly, nor am I skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. And I certainly don't employ those foxy, seductive tricks designed to ensnare men's souls.”

“And after so many years, I'm probably a worn-out toy. With new favorites in your arms, how could you remember an old plaything like me? Not being banished to the cold palace is already something to be grateful for; how dare I entertain such foolish delusions?”

Yun Wuxin was dumbfounded. The sarcasm in Qianye Ying’er's words was so thick it almost materialized and slapped them in the face.

“Yueying,” Yun Che suddenly said. “Take the little princess to explore the imperial city.”

Yueying, abruptly called upon, was startled for a moment and hastily responded, “Yes.”

“Huh? But... I want to stay with Father,” Yun Wuxin immediately refused. The good show had just begun; how could she miss it?

“No.” Yun Che denied her.

Yun Wuxin could only glare resentfully at her father and then reluctantly followed Yueying away.

The moment Yun Wuxin and Yueying left, Qianye Ying’er's beautiful eyes instantly darkened. She flickered, directly grabbed Yun Che's arm, and forcefully dragged him into the bedchamber.

The bedchamber's barrier and main door closed simultaneously.

“Was Cang Shuhe fun?!”

Qianye Ying’er half-pressed Yun Che against the wall, her tone fierce.

Yun Che's eyes narrowed. He swiftly turned his body, his arm pushing horizontally, pinning Qianye Ying’er against the wall instead. He lowered his brows and said in a deep voice, “You are becoming more and more presumptuous!”

Qianye Ying’er's full chest rose and fell, her upper body trembling violently, but she couldn't break free. Then, a golden light flashed in her eyes, and profound energy suddenly erupted, forcefully shaking off Yun Che's arm and pinning him back against the wall instead. “I am presumptuous! What are you going to do about it?!”

*Boom*—

Yun Wuxin and Yueying had not gone far when a loud bang came from the bedchamber behind them, making the ground beneath their feet tremble.

Yueying turned back in alarm, exclaiming in a lost voice, “Wh-what happened?!”

Yun Wuxin, however, said calmly: “No need to worry. When those two are alone, it would be abnormal if they *didn't* make a lot of noise.”

Yueying: “…”

Although Qianye Ying’er was already at the tenth level of the Divine Master Realm, she was ultimately no match for Emperor Yun. Furthermore, her primary cultivation of dark profound energy was completely suppressed. The ultimate outcome of their “fierce battle” was undoubtedly Qianye Ying’er being firmly pinned beneath Yun Che on the imperial couch.

Qianye Ying’er, though “suppressed,” showed no decrease in her fierce demeanor. Her beautiful eyes remained exceptionally fierce: “What methods did that Cang Shuhe use to keep you entangled in the Azure Sea Realm for thirty-six days and nine hours?! You *must* tell me!”

“It's no use telling you,” Yun Che said unhurriedly. “You can't learn it.”

He didn't know why she held such intense hostility specifically towards Cang Shuhe...

Could it be that, like Chi Wuyao back then, Cang Shuhe made her genuinely feel threatened?

“Hmph!” Qianye Ying’er narrowed her eyes. “It seems our Emperor has indulged in too many common delights and now desires something refined. Aren't you afraid there's a whiff of foxiness mixed in with that refinement?”

“Tch!” Yun Che scoffed softly. “I've noticed that in your eyes, there isn't a woman in this world who isn't ‘foxy’.”

“Isn't that right?” Qianye Ying’er leaned her lips closer. Her long, white, jade-like legs lifted her skirt and gently, slowly pressed against Yun Che's waist. “Look at Shen Xi, revered by the world as a saintess. Look at Mu Xuanyin, outwardly cold as if untouched by worldly desires. And then look at Cang Shuhe, with eyes as innocent as a baby's…”

“Alright, alright... mm?”

As Qianye Ying’er's breath drew closer to his lips, Yun Che's gaze suddenly became strange.

“Pearl Jade Heart-Knotting Soup!”

The five words softly uttered by Yun Che made Qianye Ying’er's golden eyes tremble fiercely, and a hint of panic actually appeared on her face.

She averted her gaze and her lips simultaneously: “What pearl jade... what soup... Nonsense.”

“No wonder, with your personality, you actually took the initiative to seek out Ling’er once,” Yun Che said, his gaze turning playful, his tone slightly drawn out. “But this thing is useless on me. If it worked, Ling’er would have been a mother long ago.”

“Dog man!” For the first time in her life, Qianye Ying’er's face was flushed like a sunset. In furious embarrassment, she angrily reached out and savagely pinched Yun Che's side: “If you can't speak properly, shut up!”

After saying that, she bit fiercely onto Yun Che's lip…

A month later, Emperor Yun was still residing in the Brahma Monarch God Realm.

Two months passed, but Emperor Yun still hadn't taken a single step out of the Brahma Monarch God Realm.

The third month…

“Alright, it's been seventy-three days,” she murmured. “That's double what that Canglan woman got. I won't delay His Majesty and the little princess from continuing their journey throughout the God Realm.”

Compared to her sarcasm upon their arrival, Qianye Ying’er was now utterly relaxed and radiantly cheerful.

“She should know by now,” she thought, “how could mere foxy tricks ever compare to Yun Qianying!”

Yun Che shot her a sideways glance: “Do you think everyone is like you? She never had any intention of comparing herself to you.”

After speaking, he extended his hand: “Hand over the item immediately! It had better truly be a relic of the Heretic God. Otherwise...”

Qianye Ying’er had been using this item to string him along for quite some time.

“Otherwise, what?” Qianye Ying’er's beautiful eyes swiveled, and alluring ripples appeared in her stunning golden pupils. Far from being afraid, she was full of anticipation.

“...Just give it to me!” Yun Che's tone was half-stern, half-helpless.

This woman was truly becoming more and more presumptuous, yet also increasingly left him helpless.

Very satisfied with Yun Che's expression, Qianye Ying’er finally stopped procrastinating. She extended her hand, and with a flash of profound light, a three-foot-square slab of strange material floated before them.

The slab was smooth and devoid of any patterns, nor did it emit any aura... but the moment Yun Che's gaze fell upon it, his heart jolted.

“Where did you get this thing?” Yun Che asked slowly, his eyes fixed on the slab.

Qianye Ying’er said: “More than twenty years ago, I used the Heretic God's Ruins as bait to lure the Heaven Punishing Star God to the Southern Sea, and then led the Southern Sea to besiege and kill the Heaven Punishing Star God... Guess what I was doing at that time?”

Yun Che thought for a moment: “You mean, you used that time to sneak into the Heretic God's Ruins?”

“Of course.” Qianye Ying’er's slender brows slightly lifted: “It's just a pity that the Heaven Punishing Star God actually found the Heretic God's inheritance... which then conveniently fell into your hands. When I infiltrated, I only found this slab.”

“At that time, the Heretic God's Ruins had been largely destroyed in the fierce battle, yet this slab, found at the center of the destruction, was completely unharmed. Its material was something I had never seen before, so I took it back. After my research yielded no results, I threw it to Qianye Fantian.”

“Qianye Fantian also found nothing unusual about it, so he temporarily set it aside, and I also put it out of my mind.”

After all, it was just a plain slab with no patterns.

“Then, a few months ago, while sorting through Qianye Fantian's belongings, I came across this slab and remembered it.”

She pushed the light gray slab towards Yun Che: “As the inheritor of the Heretic God's power, perhaps it might be useful to you? Even if it's useless... since it appeared in the Heretic God's Ruins, there's a good chance the Heretic God once sat on it. So, at least it's a memento.”

That's right!

The “Heretic God's relic” she had used to string Yun Che along for over two months was just a plain slab, casually picked up from the Heretic God's Ruins, with not even a single pattern.

After she finished speaking, she expected Yun Che to puff out his cheeks, glare, and fly into a rage. Instead, she found him staring intently at the slab, his gaze filled with deep solemnity.