Chapter 807: Mass Attack on Him

"Sword Master Xuanyuan, this matter is far from trivial. Are you sure it's true?" Huangji Wuyu's expression changed as he asked in a deep voice.

Qu Fengyi's face also darkened. "This sounds utterly preposterous! Sword Master Xuanyuan, regarding such an earth-shattering matter, you must not speak carelessly!"

"The Little Demon Empress's new husband... the new Demon Emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm!?" Ye Meixie's face was frightfully grim, his eyes like eagle talons fixed on Yun Che. Though it sounded inconceivable, Yun Che seemed utterly mismatched with the "Little Demon Empress" or the "Demon Emperor" in every aspect. However, the one who spoke these words was Xuanyuan Wentian; if he weren't absolutely certain, how could he utter such astonishing claims before all the heroes of the world?

If the reactions of the three Sacred Masters were like this, one could only imagine how others reacted.

Feng Hengkong's expression repeatedly shifted, his inner shock inexpressible. Everyone present looked at Yun Che with a complete transformation in their gaze.

"Brother-in-law, is this... true?" Xia Yuanba's teeth chattered slightly as he spoke. Yun Che's exposure as a "demon person" had already pushed him into an abyss. But the "Demon Emperor" identity... that was an abyss beneath an abyss!

If it were revealed that he was Yun Qinghong's son, True Master Gu Cang could still speak favorably for him. But if the "Demon Emperor" identity were true, then even if True Master Gu Cang were given ten thousand times more courage, he would never dare to utter a single word in Yun Che's defense... he might even immediately turn hostile.

The atmosphere on the Divine Ocean Stage abruptly changed. Xuanyuan Wentian, his back to Yun Che, slowly turned and walked back to Xiao Yun's side, speaking solemnly, "This matter concerns not just one person's identity, but the safety of the entire Profound Sky Continent. As the Sword Master of the Divine Sword Mountain, how could I dare to utter a single false or exaggerated word on such a matter!"

"Xiao Yun, did Yun Che marry the Little Demon Empress in Demon Imperial City, in the Illusory Demon Realm, seven months ago?" Xuanyuan Wentian sternly asked Xiao Yun.

"Yes..." Xiao Yun replied dazedly, without hesitation.

A stir ran through the crowd. Though it was only a single word, that answer solidified Yun Che's shocking identity for everyone.

Xuanyuan Wentian smiled and nodded. "Very good. I ask you again, Yun Che is only around twenty years old, and he spent a very short time in the Illusory Demon Realm. His status and seniority don't match. Why would the Little Demon Empress marry him?"

Xiao Yun still answered truthfully, "Yun Che was... bestowed the Demon Emperor's bloodline... by the Golden Crow Divine Spirit... so that he could... continue the Demon Emperor clan's bloodline... with the Little Demon Empress."

"What?" The faces of those from the Sacred Grounds changed color once more. They naturally knew what the "Golden Crow Divine Spirit" and "Demon Emperor's bloodline" signified.

Thus, Yun Che's "Demon Emperor" identity was not only confirmed, but he also possessed the Golden Crow bloodline of the Demon Emperor clan... and this Demon Emperor bloodline and status were bestowed upon him by the Golden Crow Divine Spirit of the Illusory Demon Realm itself!

"So, do you all understand now?" Xuanyuan Wentian declared loudly, "Yun Che is not merely a demon person from the Illusory Demon Realm; he is also the young master of the Guardian Family Yun, and one of the two Demon Emperors of the Illusory Demon Realm! Furthermore, this identity was personally bestowed by the Guardian Divine Spirit of the Illusory Demon Realm!"

"Since the Little Demon Empress ascended to the throne a hundred years ago, she has sent messages to our Profound Sky Continent multiple times, vowing to bloodbath our Four Sacred Grounds and the entire Profound Sky Continent! This is not just my word; the Saint Emperor of the Sacred Grounds, the Sea God of the Divine Ocean Palace, and the Heavenly Monarch of the Divine Palace can all attest to it! For the past century, our Four Sacred Grounds have constantly been on guard against the Illusory Demon Realm. And now, Yun Che, originally a demon person from the Illusory Demon Realm, returned secretly to our Profound Sky Continent only a month after marrying the Little Demon Empress. His intentions are clearly malicious!"

Xuanyuan Guxing stepped forward, standing before Xiao Yun, and roared, pointing at Yun Che, "Yun Che, you're not in your Illusory Demon Realm serving as its Demon Emperor, yet you've returned to our Profound Sky Continent! What exactly are your intentions? Speak!!"

"Hmph! What more is there to say? Our Profound Sky Continent and the Illusory Demon Realm are like fire and water! Of course, he's returned with ill intentions this time!" Xuanyuan Guyun roared, following suit. "Who could have imagined that this brat, who made a name for himself in our Profound Sky Continent, is actually the Demon Emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm! If Sword Master hadn't exposed his identity and conspiracy, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

"Yun Che, you brat," Heavenly Monarch Ye Meixie said, his eyes glinting with murderous intent. "Oh no, I should say Illusory Demon Emperor, you truly hide yourself well!"

"Outrageous!" Sea God Qu Fengyi exclaimed, his face filled with rage and his eyes showing murderous intent. "The person our Divine Ocean Palace grandly invited is actually the new Demon Emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm... this is a disgrace to our Divine Ocean Palace! Yun Che, you spared no expense to investigate the secret grounds of my Divine Ocean Palace. What was your true objective? Were you harboring malicious intentions?"

True Master Gu Cang only now recovered from his shock. He glanced at Yun Che and Xia Yuanba, sighed deeply, and then looked up, remaining silent.

"Yun Che, you brat, speak! What conspiracy did you come to the Profound Sky Continent for? Confess now, and we might grant you a swifter death." Zi Zun-zhe of the Supreme Ocean Palace interjected fiercely.

From the Phoenix Divine Sect, Feng Ximing's shouts were heard: "Yun Che! Our Phoenix Divine Sect has always treated you with sincerity, even compromising and retreating repeatedly to resolve our grievances... We never imagined you were such a wicked and unforgivable demon person with a wolf's ambition! From this moment on, our Phoenix Divine Sect will be irreconcilable with you, enemies for all eternity!"

"Silence!" Feng Ximing's sudden wild roar drew an angry reprimand from Feng Hengkong, whose mind was already in disarray. He took a deep breath, but couldn't stop his entire body from trembling, and his gaze once again fell upon the already pale Feng Xue'er. "Xue'er, what exactly... what exactly..."

"Big Brother Yun... he's not a bad person... he wouldn't be bad..." Feng Xue'er whispered softly, as if her soul had left her.

"Yun Che, what do you have to say for yourself now!"

"If it weren't for Sword Master Xuanyuan, we would still be kept in the dark, allowing a demon emperor to swagger across the land of our Profound Sky Continent!"

"The Illusory Demon Realm is a terrifying land of demons, an enemy to our Profound Sky Continent for generations. How could he, as the Illusory Demon Emperor, come here without a conspiracy! We should immediately capture this demon person and force him to reveal his... and the entire Illusory Demon Realm's schemes!"

"That's right!"

"Illusory Demon Yun Che, your conspiracy has been exposed, and you're at the end of your rope! Surrender immediately!"

A cacophony of clamorous voices surrounded Yun Che, overwhelming him. As the labels "demon person" and "Demon Emperor" were placed upon him, their "indignation" flared intensely, accompanied by an exceptionally rare sense of shared enmity.

It was as if he were utterly evil, unforgivable by heaven and earth, an unpardonable sinner of the entire Profound Sky Continent. This wasn't due to any act that had angered both gods and men; on the contrary, he had single-handedly saved the Blue Wind Nation and was an object of worship and aspiration for countless young profound practitioners of the Profound Sky Continent... it was simply because he was a "demon person" and, moreover, a "Demon Emperor."

Roars, curses, accusations, interrogations... the voices drowned him like monstrous, rolling waves. Perhaps for anyone else, even an Emperor, their will would have crumbled, and all hope would have been lost. Yet, Yun Che felt nothing of the sort; his eyes were clear and calm, and even his heartbeat was exceptionally peaceful, as if he were merely an observer witnessing someone else's affairs.

He recalled his previous life on the Azure Cloud Continent, where he was scorned and hunted by the entire continent... He had been forced to transform from a healer dedicated to saving lives into a demon who could instantly poison tens of thousands of people without a flicker of emotion.

Destiny, it seemed, was quietly repeating itself.

"Yun Che, your silence implies consent, doesn't it?"

Compared to the others, Huangji Wuyu's reaction was notably subdued. He had been silently observing the changes in Yun Che's expression, and Yun Che's unusual calmness filled his heart with deep surprise. "Aside from your identity, there is one thing I am deeply curious about. How exactly do you travel between the Profound Sky Continent and the Illusory Demon Realm? How is it that we remained completely unaware? Could it be through the power of your master, the 'Heaven-Seizing Elder'?"

The four words "Heaven-Seizing Elder" instantly quieted the surrounding voices. They suddenly remembered that Yun Che's master was rumored to be the "Heaven-Seizing Elder," who possessed world-shaking power.

"Brother Huangji asked well!" No sooner had Huangji Wuyu finished speaking than Xuanyuan Wentian chimed in. He didn't answer immediately but turned to Heavenly Monarch Ye Meixie. "Brother Ye, several months ago, your Divine Palace's Fifteenth Elder Ye Shi was killed by a black-robed man, consumed by a tiny wisp of flame. That black-robed man claimed to be Yun Che's master, named 'Duo Tian' (Heaven-Seizing), and established such a deterrent that even your formidable Sun Moon Divine Palace had to retreat, not daring to offend again. It was after that incident that rumors spread that Yun Che's master was very likely the 'Heaven-Seizing Elder,' who dominated the world ten thousand years ago and must now be extraordinary and saintly... Is that indeed true?"

"Indeed," Ye Meixie nodded slightly.

"Hahahahaha," Xuanyuan Wentian threw his head back and laughed unrestrainedly. "The Sun Moon Divine Palace, as one of the Sacred Grounds, has dominated the world for ten thousand years, yet it was played for a fool by a single Illusory Demon rogue, losing an Elder and several Protectors for nothing. What a monumental joke and tragedy... Do you know that the so-called 'Heaven-Seizing Elder' doesn't exist at all? It was entirely fabricated by Yun Che as a ruse to deceive the world and protect himself!"

"What?" Ye Meixie's face changed, and all the Elders of the Sun Moon Divine Palace also suddenly changed expressions. "Sword Master Xuanyuan, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it's true!" Xuanyuan Wentian extended his hand and directly pulled Xiao Yun, who was ten paces away, toward him. "Xiao Yun, tell Palace Master Ye of the Sun Moon Divine Palace: Six months ago, in the Extreme Ice Snow Region north of the Blue Wind Nation, the black-robed man who killed Sun Moon Divine Palace's Fifteenth Elder Ye Shi and claimed to be 'Duo Tian'—who was he really?"

Xiao Yun moved his lips. "It was... Yun Che..."

The scene instantly erupted in chaos, and Ye Meixie's brows immediately furrowed. Among the Sun Moon Divine Palace members, Ninth Elder Ye Guying spoke up, "That's not right! This old man was present then; Yun Che was beside the black-robed man the entire time after he appeared. How could it be..."

"Heh heh, Elder Guying, there's no need to rush," Xuanyuan Wentian chuckled faintly. "How could an upright person like you recognize Yun Che's cunning deceit! Xiao Yun, I ask you again, who was the 'Yun Che' standing beside that black-robed man at the time?"

"It was Yun Che... he disguised me as him..."

Ye Guying instantly froze in shock.

"And what about the flame that killed Elder Ye Shi? What happened with that?" Xuanyuan Wentian continued to ask.

"It was a... special flame... Yun Che prepared two hours in advance... it could only be used once... for a short period..." This was the casual explanation Yun Che had given Xiao Yun back then, and the dazed Xiao Yun recounted it word for word.

"Outrageous!" Ye Meixie was furious, his killing intent instantly flaring. He almost couldn't restrain himself from lowering his status to personally strike Yun Che dead on the spot. His Sun Moon Divine Palace had tragically lost an Elder, but had been forced to temporarily endure it due to the "Heaven-Seizing Elder's" deterrence—one of the most humiliating incidents in ten thousand years. He never imagined it was all a complete deception... and that his formidable Sun Moon Divine Palace had actually been fooled by Yun Che!

The Divine Palace Young Master, Ye Xinghan, gnashed his teeth in hatred, his chest heaving as if it might explode. He roared hysterically on the spot, "Grand Elder, quickly capture this beast! I will personally kill him!!"

"Young Palace Master, please calm down and don't get agitated." Xuanyuan Wentian, however, smiled faintly. "It's not just your Sun Moon Divine Palace that was deceived; half the Profound Realm was successfully fooled by him. This Illusory Demon rogue has revealed his true colors, and his so-called powerful master is entirely fictional. Now that all the Profound Sky Continent's experts are here, he won't be able to escape our grasp, no matter what. Why bother getting angry over this now, Young Palace Master?"

"As for how he travels between the Profound Sky Continent and the Illusory Demon Realm..." Xuanyuan Wentian cast a faint glance at Yun Che. "Naturally, he uses the 'Spatial Breaking Ring,' a spatial profound artifact from the Illusory Demon Yun Family, just like Yun Qinghong and his wife did twenty-six years ago!"

"'Spatial Breaking Ring'? So that's it." Huangji Wuyu nodded slightly, appearing to understand. "He is the young master of the Yun Family and the new Demon Emperor, so it's no surprise he could use the forbidden artifact that Yun Qinghong and his wife used back then."

Yun Che: "..."

"Speaking of which, it truly is bizarre," Xuanyuan Wentian said slowly. "Since Yun Che's so-called master is completely fake, how did he survive being trapped in the Primordial Profound Ark back then? I questioned Xiao Yun these past few days and only then learned that after the Primordial Profound Ark disappeared, for some unknown reason, it actually transferred to the Illusory Demon Realm. That's how Yun Che was able to return to his ancestral clan in the Illusory Demon Realm, achieve great military feats for the Illusory Demon Imperial Family, and later receive a bloodline from the Illusory Demon Guardian Divine Spirit, becoming the new Illusory Demon Emperor... Tsk tsk, this scoundrel, instead of continuing to be the Demon Emperor in the Illusory Demon Realm, returned to the Profound Sky Continent using the Spatial Breaking Ring. If you claim he has no ulterior motives, even a three-year-old child wouldn't believe you!"

"Now that everything has been revealed, and he is in our hands, how could we possibly let him return alive!"

Yun Che said nothing, watching Xuanyuan Wentian's performance with cold eyes, his brows slightly furrowed... Strange! Xiao Yun was one of the few who knew about the Primordial Profound Ark. Logically, the Primordial Profound Ark must have already been exposed to Xuanyuan Wentian. Why hadn't he mentioned it, instead fabricating the excuse of the "Spatial Breaking Ring"?

Could it be...

Yun Che's eyebrows twitched abruptly, and his gaze instantly darkened. In that moment, he suddenly understood why Xuanyuan Wentian had not concealed the other Sacred Grounds' secret attempts to seize his Samsara Mirror, but instead chose to "punish" him publicly...