Chapter 2076: Weaving Dream Divine Kingdom

Lisha did not respond, seemingly pondering Yun Che's words.

Yun Che, meanwhile, began to speak on his own accord: "Take the Eastern Divine Region of the God Realm, for instance. Among its four King Realms, the Star God Realm and Moon God Realm were sworn enemies. The Brahma Monarch God Realm and Eternal Heaven God Realm kept each other in check. The Moon God Realm, despite its intense hatred for the Brahma Monarch God Realm, could only plot in secret. And the Star God Realm, ambushed by the Brahma Monarch God Realm, was powerless to retaliate..."

"Just one Eastern Divine Region was riddled with countless hidden conflicts, grudges, and schemes."

"In contrast, here in the Abyss, the God Venerables of three of the six God Nations—Heaven-Rending, Yama, and Weaving Dream—are close friends, even intermarrying and supporting each other. The Everlasting Night God Nation is unwilling to interact with other nations; the Star-Moon God Nation rarely involves itself in external affairs; and the weakest, the Owl Butterfly God Nation, enjoys the Abyss Emperor's overt protection. Furthermore, all rumors heard about the God Nations so far have not mentioned any 'True God battles.'"

"This means that while the beings of the Abyss suffer terribly beneath the Abyss Dust, the structure of the six God Nations is far more stable, equal, tranquil, and peaceful than that of the God Realm."

"In such a structure and environment, with their self-preservation assured, each God Nation's primary pursuit is legacy. Consequently, there isn't as much scheming and endless deliberation."

Such a structure and environment naturally wouldn't "forge" ruthless and abyssally cunning individuals like Xing Juekong and Qianye Fantian.

The former, for a slim hope of touching true god power, didn't hesitate to conspire against and sacrifice his two biological daughters. The latter committed countless heinous acts to destroy other realms, secretly studied the Primordial Life and Death Imprint, and regarded all living and dead beings as mere pawns.

If one insists on naming an extremist in the Abyss... Hua Fuchen's father might qualify, but his extreme actions were also for a legacy that had to be continued, not for overwhelming the power of other God Nations or plotting against them.

After a moment of thought, Lisha slowly said, "Indeed, as you've stated, all known information so far indicates that while there might be minor grievances between God Nations, there are no deep-seated enmities or widely known disputes. However... the worse the environment, the fiercer the competition. The living lands beneath the God Nations employ cruel methods for survival, yet the supreme God Nations are remarkably peaceful..."

Yun Che said, "Isn't the reason obvious?"

After a brief silence, Lisha slowly uttered the answer: "The Abyss Emperor."

"Precisely." A strange glint flickered in Yun Che's eyes. "Back in the God Realm, the Eastern, Western, and Southern Divine Regions together had fourteen King Realms. Although the Dragon God Realm was revered, it lacked the absolute dominance to completely overpower all other King Realms, nor did it ever possess the desire to rule. While the Dragon Monarch's status surpassed that of the Divine Emperors, their interactions were fundamentally on equal terms."

"However, the Pure Land exerts complete dominion over the six God Nations. Even the True God inheritances of the six God Nations were bestowed by the Abyss Emperor."

"When people from the six God Nations speak of the Abyss Emperor, they exhibit a reverence ingrained in their very bones. Therefore, under the Abyss Emperor's rule, who would harbor dissent? Who would dare to transgress? Who would dare to plot against other God Nations?"

This undoubtedly showcased the Abyss Emperor's power... and for Yun Che, that "power" could be replaced with "terror."

Lisha murmured, "Given the stability, equality, tranquility, and peace you've described, the various God Nations naturally wouldn't have intricate external schemes or extensive defenses. So, does this situation mean significantly less pressure for you?"

"No, no, quite the opposite."

Yun Che gave Lisha another answer that defied her expectations.

"Back then, when the Devil Queen and I led the Northern Divine Region's assault on the Eastern Divine Region, the Devil Queen predicted that with her strategic maneuvers, the Western and Southern Divine Regions would surely stand by and watch, unwilling to sacrifice themselves to save the Eastern Divine Region. And indeed, that proved to be true."

"Moreover, the various King Realms harbored accumulated grievances and hidden dangers; though they were all enemies, with proper manipulation, they could become daggers used to stab each other."

Yun Che's tone became solemn: "But these six God Nations are, in a sense, connected by a shared destiny. Moving against one will inevitably implicate the other five, not to mention the unfathomable Pure Land."

"There are virtually no major grudges between them that can be exploited or ignited; I would have to forcibly create them."

He raised a hand and gently rubbed his brow. "It's difficult. If it were the Devil Queen... how would she handle such a situation?"

Just then, Hua Qingying's voice reached his ears: "As a man, you should harbor lofty ambitions. A mere five years of separation is but a fleeting moment in life; why fret over it?"

Yun Che lowered his hand from his brow and respectfully said, "Aunt's lesson... er, Sword Immortal Senior's lesson is correct. During this time, with Cai Li by my side, I felt life's ultimate fulfillment. Now that we're suddenly separated, I feel as if my soul is lost."

"Senior, please don't worry. I will quickly dispel this slight melancholy. For the future of Cai Li and myself, I will pour my heart and soul into my time in the Weaving Dream God Nation."

"Mm." Hua Qingying nodded slightly, then suddenly asked, "Where did your 'Star God Broken Shadow' come from?"

Yun Che replied with utmost candor, "My master taught me."

Hua Qingying showed no surprise; compared to Yun Che's other astonishing peculiarities, his "master" also knowing Star God Broken Shadow was hardly unusual. She warned, "Star God Broken Shadow, in common knowledge, is an exclusive movement technique of the Star-Moon God Nation. Before your powers are fully developed, it's best not to use it casually, lest you invite unnecessary trouble."

"I understand." Yun Che complied without hesitation, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Aunt... Sword Immortal Senior, for your guidance."

Then, he naturally continued, "When Master taught me 'Star God Broken Shadow,' he said it was a profound movement technique from the ancient Star Gods. Could it be that... the power of the Star-Moon God Nation is also related to the ancient Star Gods?"

"Indeed." Hua Qingying stated calmly, "The Star-Moon God Nation has always honored two gods and passed down two inheritances. Their divine source powers come from the ancient Star Gods and ancient Moon Gods, respectively."

Yun Che's eyes lit up with interest, and he immediately asked, "Master also said there were many ancient Star Gods and Moon Gods, with Star Gods named after stars and Moon Gods named after moonglow. I wonder which Star God and Moon God the current Heavenly Star God Venerable and Vault Moon God Venerable have inherited power from?"

Hua Qingying turned her gaze, giving him a deep look. "You truly know very little about the God Nations."

"In ancient times, when the Abyss Emperor forged the Star-Moon God Nation's inheritance artifact, the Star God power infused into it came from the strongest Star God, Sirius, and the Moon God power came from the strongest Moon God, Violet Palace."

Yun Che: "...!"

"Therefore, regardless of which Star Lord's descendant or which Star God's bloodline they carry, once they become a God Venerable, their bloodline and source power will undergo a transformation, inevitably shifting to cultivate the power of the Sirius Star God. The core of this power is known as the 'Sirius Hell God Canon.'"

"The Moon God inheritance is also the same. Every generation's Moon God Venerable becomes the Violet Palace Moon God."

By this point, Yun Che was fully convinced that the Star Gods and Moon Gods of the Star-Moon God Nation were entirely consistent with the Star Gods and Moon Gods he knew.

The God Realm had the inheritance of the Sirius Star God, and the Abyss also had it, specifically as a True God divine source.

In terms of timeline, it was clear that the Sirius Star God who left an inheritance in the Abyss was of a far, far higher generation than the one who left an inheritance in the God Realm.

"Speaking of which, this generation's Star God inheritor and Moon God inheritor happen to be from the Sirius lineage and Violet Palace lineage, respectively. This is the first time this has occurred in the history of the Star-Moon God Nation. With such a dual perfect match, the next generation's Star-Moon God Venerable will surely be unparalleled in history."

Yun Che then continued to ask, "Cai Li said that the Abyss Emperor created a total of seven inheritance artifacts back then. But why didn't he derive seven God Nations from them, instead giving two divine sources exclusively to the Star-Moon God Nation?"

Hua Qingying replied with her usual endless indifference, "There weren't seven inheritance artifacts, but six. The Star God divine power and Moon God divine power share one inheritance artifact."

Yun Che looked puzzled.

Hua Qingying continued, "There's a hidden rumor that the Star God clan and Moon God clan actually originated from the same lineage and served the same Creation God in the distant past, but they harbored long-standing grudges and were constantly at odds. Later, many Star Gods and Moon Gods fell into the Abyss, and in this alien environment, they unexpectedly united, establishing great merits for the Abyss Emperor in the early days of the Abyssal world."

"Perhaps due to this, the Abyss Emperor left behind one Star God divine source and one Moon God divine source, injecting them into the same inheritance artifact, allowing these two clans to reunite as one in the Abyssal world. And the fact that these two divine sources can coexist in the same inheritance artifact indeed proves their shared origin."

"However, this act made the Star-Moon God Nation's inheritance far more difficult than other God Nations. Not only must two inheritors with sufficient divine aptitude be found simultaneously, but their aura and cultivation must also be kept as balanced as possible, and their minds must be as closely aligned as possible. Otherwise, during the inheritance process, accidents can easily arise due to imbalanced divine sources."

"So that's how it is." Yun Che looked astonished. "The inheritance of God Nations holds so many peculiar aspects. Indeed, True God inheritances are not simple matters."

Star-Moon Twins...

Balance...

Yun Che slightly lowered his head, preventing Hua Qingying from noticing the dark, strange glint in his eyes.

Hua Qingying said no more. She stood at the very front of the profound ark, gazing at the pale, dim world ahead, her green robes fluttering, black hair flowing in the air, creating an unforgettable image of an ancient immortal painting.

Though the profound ark was small, it was, after all, an Abyssal artifact, far superior in energy levels to anything in the God Realm. Its speed naturally far surpassed the fastest profound ark in the God Realm—the Moon Evasion Immortal Palace.

Several hours passed, and the Weaving Dream God Nation was nearing.

"We'll arrive in another fifteen minutes."

Hearing Hua Qingying's voice, Yun Che, who had been resting with his eyes closed, immediately stood up. "Junior is ready. I am truly overwhelmed by Sword Immortal Senior's escort on this journey."

Hua Qingying did not turn around, her ethereal voice faint. "The Weaving Dream God Nation has a place called 'Sunken Dream Valley,' and Cai Li has repeatedly warned you not to approach it. Now that we are nearing the Weaving Dream God Nation, I will warn you one last time on Cai Li's behalf... under no circumstances, no matter who tempts you, must you ever set foot in Sunken Dream Valley!"

"Yes, Junior will remember." Yun Che immediately promised, then carefully asked, "Cai Li said that Sunken Dream Valley is a place where dreams are created, and many people go there willingly. Is it... truly that terrifying?"

Hua Qingying said, "Dreams are not terrifying; what is terrifying is human nature."

Yun Che looked puzzled.

Hua Qingying explained with considerable patience, "In life, there are hundreds of joys, but thousands of sorrows. However, in the dreams woven there, there is only endless joy, with no sorrow."

She glanced sideways, staring faintly at Yun Che. "Doesn't it sound like a perfectly wonderful place?"

Yun Che opened his mouth but did not reply.

"Dreams can originate from the soul's desires, weaving the most cherished fantasies for each soul. Things one wouldn't dare to wish for in the mundane world can be fully realized in dreams, bringing endless satisfaction."

"A humble mortal can become a supreme ruler in dreams; unconquerable enemies can only wail and grovel at one's feet; priceless treasures, forever beyond reach, become readily available; even beloved departed family and friends 'resurrect' in the dream world."

Hua Qingying's voice paused slightly, and when she spoke again, it was exceptionally chilling: "So, when a person has fully indulged in such a dream, what happens when they awaken and return to cruel reality?"

Without much thought, Yun Che quickly answered, "They will find reality ten thousand times harder to accept than before, and they will immediately want to return to the dream... at any cost."

"Exactly." Satisfied with Yun Che's rationality, Hua Qingying gave him an approving nod. "The consequence is that from then on, they will do anything, almost frantically, to return to the dream repeatedly, never again putting in even a shred of effort in the mundane world. Because even with ten thousand times the effort, the mundane world can never fulfill the monstrous dream that satisfied their desires to the extreme."

"In other words, that person is ruined."

Yun Che took a deep breath, looking aghast. He bowed respectfully and said, "I understand. Thank you, Aunt... er, thank you, Sword Immortal Senior, for this warning. Knowing its harm, I will certainly not take half a step into Sunken Dream Valley."

With Yun Che's assurance, Hua Qingying said no more.

Yun Che took a small step forward, his footsteps light and clearly hesitant.

After a good while longer, Yun Che's cautious voice, as if he had mustered immense courage, came from behind Hua Qingying: "May I... call you... Aunt, like Cai Li does?"

Seemingly fearing his own words, Yun Che quickly added, "Senior, please don't be angry. Junior absolutely does not mean to presumptuously curry favor. It's just that... ever since Master left, I haven't had any elders or relatives in this world, and I haven't heard words of care and admonition like that just now..."

Hua Qingying said coldly, "Everything I've done and said to you is for Cai Li's sake."

"Junior understands." Yun Che quickly nodded, also taking a small step back. "It was Junior... rude and presumptuous. Please just forget it, Sword Immortal Senior."

"It's just a title, do as you wish." Hua Qingying looked straight ahead, her expression faint and serene, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

Yun Che suddenly looked up. The overly intense change in his aura allowed Hua Qingying, even with her back to him, to vaguely sense that his previously dimmed eyes now seemed to fill with excited light.

"Thank you... Aunt." He smiled, his voice trembling slightly as if brushed by wind.

Just then, at the far reaches of their vision, a massive barrier slowly appeared.

The barrier was a strange silvery-white, undoubtedly striking against the backdrop of the dim world.

The profound ark descended, flying directly towards the barrier.

Yun Che also moved to the front of the profound ark, watching the massive barrier draw closer in his sight.

Weaving Dream God Nation.

Prepare to welcome... the illusory dreams I will weave for you!