Chapter 2066: Paint the Heart Divine Master

Yun Che clasped Hua Caili's hand back. "What I fear is not your Father God. It's the engagement between the Heaven-Turning Goddess and the Senluo God-Son, personally bestowed by the Abyss Emperor and known throughout the world. Breaking it would undoubtedly harm their credibility."

"No matter how angry your Father God becomes, it would be understandable. My fear is that even with our best efforts, you might still get hurt in the end."

Hua Caili shook her head. "As long as Father God blesses our union, no matter how great the harm... even if everyone hates, mocks, or curses me, I won't be afraid."

"As for Uncle Abyss Emperor... at worst, I'll just go cry in front of him every day."

Yun Che smiled faintly but said nothing. Given Hua Caili's appearance and temperament, it was no surprise that both the Abyss Emperor and the divine officials in the Pure Land doted on her. However, when it came to two major divine realms, the Abyss Emperor's decree, and his dignity... that was an entirely different matter.

"Besides, even though Father God sounds like an imposing Divine Venerate, he has a very gentle temperament. I've truly never seen him angry in my entire life."

Yun Che said, "Indeed, the world's rumors say that Divine Venerate Huaxin's heart is like a calm lake, and he is as approachable as the wind. Though he is a Divine Venerate, he doesn't flaunt his status or look down on others, and his closest friends are found everywhere."

"Mm-hmm!" Hua Caili nodded happily. "My Father God really has so, so many friends! No matter where he goes, strange friends come to greet him. Oh... Brother Yun, do you know who his two best friends are?"

"Uh..." Yun Che thought for a moment, playing along. "According to rumors, Divine Venerate Huaxin and Divine Venerate Jueluo of the Senluo Divine Realm, and Divine Venerate Wumeng of the Weaving Dream Divine Realm, are sworn brothers."

"That's right!" She leaned closer to Yun Che, whispering conspiratorially, "Do you know why?" Before Yun Che could ask, she gave the answer in an even softer voice: "Because when Divine Venerate Jueluo and Divine Venerate Wumeng were still God-Sons, they desperately pursued Auntie, and Father God was closest to Auntie. So, in order to get close to Auntie, they tried every possible way to curry favor with my Father God. Of course, their relationship became good... Hehehe."

She covered her mouth and giggled.

Hua Qingying's clear eyes remained silent, pretending not to hear.

Yun Che cautiously glanced up with the corner of his eye, also lowering his voice. "I heard that back then, it was a grand spectacle with three God-Sons competing for one Goddess. Did Divine Venerate Qiheng of the Owl Butterfly Divine Realm not try to curry favor with your father god?"

Hua Caili answered without thinking, "Father God said that Divine Venerate Qiheng was utterly defeated by Auntie when they were at the same realm level back then. After that, he never dared to harbor any more thoughts. Even after he became a Divine Venerate... he still acts strangely when he sees Auntie."

At that moment, a demigod's aura rapidly approached from the front.

Yun Che quickly released Hua Caili's hand, took a step back, and softly said, "Caili, remember our previous agreement. Before we face everything, you must not do anything to make your Father God difficult."

"I understand," Hua Caili exhaled lightly, then her gaze slowly firmed.

The owner of the demigod's aura soon appeared in sight—a woman in a white dress, with an ethereal, graceful demeanor. People of the Abyss were constantly eroded by Abyss Dust throughout their lives, making their appearances rough and dull. In contrast, people from the Divine Realms seemed to come from an imaginary immortal realm, all exceptionally beautiful. Even in Yun Che's world, the woman before them would be one in ten thousand; in the Abyss, she was absolutely beautiful enough to be described as a peerless beauty. Unfortunately, as she approached Hua Caili, her radiance instantly dimmed, almost completely paling in comparison.

"Eldest Sister!"

Seeing Hua Caili, she first stared in disbelief, then shouted joyfully, rushing forward.

"Lianzhi!" Hua Caili also broke into a joyful smile. "I'm back."

Hua Lianzhi came before Hua Caili, her eyes scanning her repeatedly, for a long time unable to believe her own senses. "Eldest Sister, you actually... Divine Extinction Realm... Oh my goodness! A nineteen-year-old demigod. This time, not only will all the divine realms, but even the Pure Land will be shaken by Eldest Sister for a very long time."

"Ah!" She suddenly remembered something and quickly bowed in the air. "Lianzhi greets Auntie. I was too excited just now and almost forgot my manners, Auntie, please forgive me."

No one responded.

Hua Lianzhi was clearly accustomed to this and directly took Hua Caili's hand. "Eldest Sister, let's go see Father God quickly. He'll be overjoyed when he finds out."

"Ah... wait." Hua Caili stopped, turned, and looked at Yun Che. "Brother Yun, let's go. I'll take you to my Sword Pavilion first."

Hua Lianzhi's attention had been solely focused on Hua Caili until now, and only at this moment did she seriously appraise Yun Che with her gaze. With just one look, her eyes settled for a while, then ripples of an irregular pattern spread within them. Yun Che's appearance undoubtedly held an extraordinary attraction for women of the Abyss. After all, even Hua Caili was captivated by him. Although he only had the aura of a Divine Master Realm Level Three, just based on his appearance, no one who saw him would doubt that his origins were extremely noble.

Hua Lianzhi proactively said, "I am Hua Lianzhi, Eldest Sister's two thousand three hundred and seventy-third sister, and also Eldest Sister's sword attendant. I apologize for my rudeness just now. May I ask your name, young master?" As she spoke, her beautiful eyes, marked with sword patterns, never left Yun Che's figure, occasionally shimmering with an unusual glint she herself didn't notice.

Hua Caili subtly shifted her body, just enough to block Hua Lianzhi's line of sight to Yun Che. "Brother Yun's name is Yun Che. He showed me kindness during this training, so I invited him to come to the Divine Realm with me."

A Level Three Divine Master... was kind to Eldest Sister, who had become a demigod? And... the surname Yun? Not to mention the Six Divine Realms, but even searching through all the famous powers she could recall, there was no prominent family with the surname Yun. Though confused, she found it inconvenient to ask further questions, so she nodded and said, "Since you were kind to Eldest Sister, you are also Lianzhi's benefactor. Young Master Yun, welcome to the Heaven-Turning Divine Realm. If you have any questions during your stay, Young Master Yun may certainly ask Lianzhi..."

"No, no need," Hua Caili quickly waved her hand, a hint of involuntary wariness in her eyes. "Lianzhi, you're very busy. Brother Yun is someone I brought back, so I'll personally look after him."

"..." Hua Lianzhi parted her lips, momentarily stunned.

At this moment, in the distant sky, all the Abyss Dust receded.

"Caili, you're back."

It was an exceptionally gentle voice; just a few words made one feel as if bathed in immortal mist, or caressed by a fresh breeze. The space ahead subtly warped, then a white figure appeared. He wore a simple plain white robe, his long hair was simply tied up, and his face was handsome and fair, possessing the mildness of youth and the refined elegance of middle age... but entirely lacking the supreme coldness and oppressive aura one might imagine a Divine Venerate to possess. He truly appeared as a refined, delicate noble young master, untouched by hardship or the vicissitudes of life. Had Hua Caili not called him "Father God," even Yun Che would not have believed that this was Divine Venerate Huaxin, who governed the Heaven-Turning Divine Realm. It was Hua Fuchen!

"Father God!"

Though a bit timid, her longing for her father god instantly brought tears to Hua Caili's eyes. She cried out, rushing forward... but after barely taking half a step, she was gently halted by a soft, cotton-like profound energy.

"How many times have I told you, a grown daughter should keep her distance from her father, yet you're still so impetuous."

Hua Fuchen smiled as he looked at her, his divine eyes, like a sea of stars, filled with almost overflowing joy and concern. For a dignified Divine Venerate of a divine realm to personally step out of the realm barrier to greet her from afar, one could imagine the extent of his excessive doting on Hua Caili.

"Yes, yes, yes," Hua Caili pouted slightly. "Father God, you're still so young, yet you're already becoming an old stick-in-the-mud."

"Hahahaha," Hua Fuchen laughed heartily, stepped forward two paces, and lightly patted his daughter's head, sighing. "This training was originally due to your auntie's insistence. For me, it was enough that you could use this experience to gain a little clarity about the world."

"I never expected you to achieve such a major breakthrough in realm, tearing through the history of the entire Abyss." He was amazed, delighted, and yet seemed to carry a hint of inexplicable complexity. "Your auntie sent a message, saying you've even mastered the Heaven-Turning First Sword. Your accomplishments far surpass my own in my youth. I am deeply proud of you."

"It seems that kid, Dian Jiuzhi, got too good a deal. I'll have to demand more betrothal gifts from that old fellow, Dian Luohou, hahahaha."

Hua Caili's smile vanished. She nervously stole a glance at Yun Che, then quickly said, "Father God, let me introduce someone to you."

"He is Yun... Che. He's a benefactor I met during this training. He's never been to a divine realm before, so I brought him back with me."

What kind of person was Hua Fuchen? He was also the person in this world who understood his daughter best. Hua Caili's unnatural shift in expression, the fleeting nervousness, the naturally released, star-like glint in her eyes when she turned to Yun Che, and the overly obvious change in her tone of voice... All clearly registered in his perception. His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Yun Che stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "This junior, Yun Che, is honored to meet Divine Venerate Huaxin."

"Yun Che, hmm." Hua Fuchen smiled and nodded, his expression unreadable. "Since you were kind to Caili, my Heaven-Turning Divine Realm will naturally repay you a hundredfold."

"Lianzhi, you personally settle him in. Caili, your father will take you to..."

"Oh, no, no!" Hua Caili quickly refused, subtly shifting half a step towards Yun Che. "Brother Yun is my benefactor, I must personally settle him in."

"No nonsense," Hua Fuchen maintained his gentle, calm smile, as if helplessly dissuading his petulant daughter. "Lianzhi, take him to the guest area first."

Yun Che remained silent and still, knowing this was not the time for him to speak. How could Hua Caili let Yun Che leave her sight? She shifted another inch towards Yun Che, just about to speak... when a flash of green light appeared before her eyes, and Hua Qingying stood by her side.

"Caili," she said faintly, "take Yun Che back to your chambers... back to your Sword Pavilion first."

"..." Hua Fuchen's mirror-like expression finally showed a slight crack.

Hua Caili responded as if hearing heavenly music, quickly agreeing, "Yes, Auntie!"

"Brother Yun, let's go... Father God, I'll come see you in a bit."

Yun Che gave a proper bow and followed behind Hua Caili. Undeniably, the most suitable person to confess everything to Hua Fuchen was not Hua Caili, nor himself, but Hua Qingying, who had witnessed and tacitly approved everything... and could even be said to have facilitated it. Hua Lianzhi, somewhat flustered, also excused herself and followed behind Hua Caili.

"What's going on?"

Facing Hua Qingying, Hua Fuchen finally no longer needed to hide his emotions. "Who is that Yun Che boy? Is there something special going on between him and Caili?"

"We'll talk back at the Sword Pavilion," Hua Qingying said no more, flying directly towards the divine realm barrier.

In the Heaven-Turning Divine Domain, within Divine Venerate Huaxin's private Huaxin Sword Pavilion. Everyone else was dismissed by Hua Fuchen. Just as he was about to question her, Hua Qingying spoke a single sentence that struck Divine Venerate Huaxin like a bolt from the blue.

"Caili and Yun Che are very much like you and Wanxin were back then."

Hua Fuchen's mind reeled. The words he was about to speak transformed into a colossal weight pressing into his chest. "Qingying, what... what do you mean by that?"

"Exactly what you understand." Hua Qingying's moon-like eyes remained unruffled, her voice as calm as water. After all, over the past few months, she had already been forced to accept everything. "Caili and Yun Che have fallen in love with each other."

"Nonsense! Utter nonsense!" The last time Hua Fuchen lost his composure like this was thousands of years ago, but Hua Qingying was not surprised. In this world, perhaps only matters concerning Hua Caili could provoke such a reaction from him. "Caili's engagement with Dian Jiuzhi was personally bestowed by the Abyss Emperor and is known throughout the world! How could she... how could she..."

Hua Fuchen's eyebrows furrowed like swords, his eyes filled with agitation. Unable to scold his own daughter, he could only emphasize, "That Yun Che boy actually dared to be so audacious!" He abruptly stood up, his slightly disordered profound energy causing the ground to tremble. "Caili has only known that boy for barely a year during this training, so it's not a complete mistake. He must be expelled immediately, the farther the better, never to be seen again, to completely sever Caili's feelings."

Hua Qingying's lips parted slightly. "Caili has already lost her virginity to Yun Che."

A deathly silence ensued. Hua Fuchen seemed to be suddenly nailed to the ground. It took several seconds for him to slowly turn his head, his expression oddly blank. "You... what did you say?"

Not anger, not shock... a dignified True God of a divine realm was questioning his own hearing.

"You heard correctly." The cold voice mercilessly shattered Divine Venerate Huaxin's almost pathetic self-doubt. "She lost her virginity to Yun Che months ago. Their affection deepened, and they have already pledged their lives to each other, promising to spend eternity together."