Chapter 817: Terrifying Discovery

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South of the Supreme Ocean Palace, the former island had been completely incinerated, but a deep blue seal still completely covered the sea surface, completely isolating the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest within.

Above the barrier, a spatial rift suddenly opened, and a girl with red hair and a red dress slowly stepped out from it.

Besides the boundless ocean and the barrier that had existed for ten millennia, there was nothing else around. Jasmine descended to a position above the barrier and casually swept her finger.

Rip— This sealing barrier, proclaimed to be the strongest in the Profound Sky Continent, tore open like the most fragile piece of paper under Jasmine's casual touch, and the rift did not heal for a long time. Jasmine stepped into it expressionlessly. Only after her body had fully entered did the rift in the barrier instantly close.

At the same time, at the Supreme Ocean Palace's Grand Venerable Cloud Pavilion.

"Knock, knock, knock..." A careful knocking and Xia Yuanba's even more cautious voice came from outside: "Brother-in-law, my master wishes to see your master. I don't know... if it's convenient?"

Yun Che, who was restoring Xiao Yun's soul energy, stood up, walked over, and directly opened the door. He saw Xia Yuanba and True Master Gu Cang standing there, both looking exceptionally reserved. He couldn't help but smile faintly and said, "Senior Gu Cang, Yuanba, my master just stepped out for something. Please come in."

"Phew..." Hearing that Jasmine was not there, True Master Gu Cang's expression visibly relaxed; clearly, he wished he didn't have to see Jasmine. He cupped his hands respectfully and said, "Since that is the case, this old man will not disturb you. Young friend Yun, when your master returns, please convey the Holy Emperor of my Holy Region's gratitude for her forgiveness. Furthermore, the Holy Emperor is extremely regretful and ashamed about today's events. Although he wishes to personally come and apologize, he feels too disgraced to meet you, and thus sent this old man to act on his behalf. In a few days, the Holy Emperor will surely bring generous gifts to apologize in person. From now on, should you have any requests, the Holy Emperor, and even the Absolute Monarch Holy Region, will spare no effort to fulfill them."

A dignified True Master of the Holy Region, yet so respectful in front of him... Even if the Holy Emperor Huangji Wuyu himself came, it would probably be the same. All of this was due to Jasmine's terrifying deterrent power.

Yun Che hastily returned the gesture and said, "Senior Gu Cang, there's no need for such formality. Today, among the Four Sacred Grounds, only Senior Gu Cang spoke up for this junior. This kindness, this junior will bear in mind. As for the Holy Emperor... although he was unkind to me first, considering his kindness to Yuanba and his high regard for him, I can forget the Holy Emperor's unkindness towards me today!"

"But only this once."

"In that case, on behalf of the Holy Emperor, I thank young friend Yun for your magnanimity. I believe the Holy Emperor will certainly remember young friend Yun's grace of forgiveness." True Master Gu Cang secretly let out a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected that the few words he spoke for Yun Che would yield such a reward. Due to his connection with Xia Yuanba, he had had several interactions with Yun Che, establishing a modest acquaintance. Coupled with today's events, even Huangji Wuyu's attitude towards him had become vastly different from before.

Huangji Wuyu did not suffer the same miserable fate as the other three Holy Masters today. Reflecting calmly afterwards, it must have been Yun Che who transmitted a message to the red-dressed girl, telling her to spare Huangji Wuyu... This was the only explanation. The reason, naturally, was Xia Yuanba. Almost everyone knew Yun Che was an extremely vengeful person, but those who truly knew Yun Che also knew that he was a person who valued loyalty and relationships deeply. Even if Huangji Wuyu was unkind first, considering Xia Yuanba's identity and position, he still chose to spare Huangji Wuyu... at least in action.

"Young friend Yun, may I inquire about your esteemed master's name?" When True Master Gu Cang asked this, his expression was quite cautious, as if fearing Jasmine might suddenly appear and his question would displease her.

Jasmine's appearance had truly scared the Four Sacred Grounds witless, but from beginning to end, no one knew her name. They only knew that she referred to herself as "this princess."

Yun Che hesitated for a moment, then said apologetically, "I'm not sure if she wishes to reveal her name to others. After she returns, I will try to obtain her consent."

True Master Gu Cang hurriedly said, "This old man was presumptuous. Oh, right, young friend Yun, I heard you were injured. The Holy Emperor specifically asked this old man to bring you my Holy Region's 'Myriad Flower Sacred Heart Dew'. This dew is our Holy Region's most precious healing elixir. It takes three hundred years to produce one bottle, and currently, there are only three bottles left in our Holy Region."

As True Master Gu Cang spoke, he took out a small emerald-green bottle from which a remarkably fragrant aroma subtly wafted.

With just one whiff, Yun Che knew it was no ordinary item. If its effects were excellent, he would only need to discern its medicinal composition and could then refine it himself using the Sky Poison Pearl... just like the Tyrant Emperor Pellet.

Yun Che unceremoniously took it and casually thanked him.

"In that case, this old man will not trouble you further. Oh, right, the Holy Emperor said that he would personally attend and congratulate young friend Yun on your joyous occasion with Divine Phoenix Princess Snow in nineteen days. At that time, he will certainly apologize in person again."

True Master Gu Cang and Xia Yuanba departed. After Yun Che saw them off, and before the door had fully closed, he saw Zi Ji hurrying towards him. Zi Ji paused to speak a few words with True Master Gu Cang, and then hurried towards Yun Che.

Yun Che could easily guess Zi Ji's intention, so he had no choice but to open the door again and speak first: "Senior Zi, how is the Sea Emperor's injury?"

Zi Ji immediately looked embarrassed, then let out a bitter laugh. "I must still thank your esteemed master for showing mercy. This old man originally intended to thank your esteemed master, but just now I happened to meet True Master Gu Cang and learned that your master is not here."

The dignified Sea Emperor had his teeth shattered by a single slap from Jasmine... even more tragically, all his authority and dignity were lost, yet Zi Ji still had to meekly come to express thanks and curry favor. Although Qu Fengyi brought it upon himself, one has to admit, this was the power of absolute strength. Even the Four Sacred Grounds, even if they were seething with hatred, had to comply obediently in their actions.

"There's no need for thanks," Yun Che said. "She won't care at all; she might even find it annoying."

"Yes, yes. With your esteemed master's cultivation, today's events have probably long been cast aside from her mind," Zi Ji hurriedly said. "Alas, this old man's visit this time is to apologize to you for the Sea Emperor's actions today. The Sea Emperor originally wanted to come herself, but her injury is on her face, making it inconvenient to meet people, and especially since she feels too disgraced to meet you, she had no choice but to send this old man."

"Regarding today's events, our Supreme Ocean Palace has wronged you. As long as it can resolve Palace Master Yun's resentment, from now on, should Palace Master Yun have any instructions, our Ocean Palace will fully comply, sparing no effort."

Zi Ji spoke with immense sincerity... Yet Yun Che felt no hint of smugness or relief, only a sense of profound irony. If it weren't for Jasmine today, would they have felt even an ounce of guilt? Would they have been so apprehensive?

Before Jasmine's appearance, he remembered every word Huangji Wuyu and Qu Fengyi had said crystal clear! Especially after he voluntarily exposed the Samsara Mirror, their expressions were truly repulsive. At that time, had they ever shown any "guilt"!?

Yun Che knew very well that the Holy Emperor and Sea Emperor sent Gu Cang and Zi Ji primarily to gauge his attitude towards them. After all, Jasmine's few words had tied the future fates of the Four Holy Masters entirely to Yun Che's hands—and in the very near future.

As for Huangji Wuyu, due to Xia Yuanba's connection, he could directly utter the words "forget." But for Qu Fengyi—he wasn't so merciful and magnanimous as to directly forgive someone who had tried to put him to death.

"Very well, Senior Zi, this junior has noted your words. This junior is currently injured and needs to carefully heal, so I won't keep Senior Zi as a guest. If Senior Zi has no other matters, please return."

Zi Ji's brows twitched, and he sighed inwardly. He took out a small, shimmering purple box. "Since that is the case, this old man will not trouble you further. This is our Ocean Palace's unique 'Sea God Pellet'. It's refined from the profound core of the 'Rock Dragon Shark', the largest sea beast in this ocean, along with the gallbladders of dozens of other sea beasts and over nine hundred types of rare deep-sea herbs. Because Rock Dragon Sharks are few in number and extremely difficult to hunt, each Sea God Pellet is incredibly rare and sought-after, one of our Supreme Ocean Palace's highest treasures. It can cure all poisons, rapidly restore vital energy and injuries, and greatly benefit profound energy cultivation. This is a small token of the Sea Emperor's apology. Please, Palace Master Yun, do not decline."

"Very well, this junior thanks you." Yun Che directly reached out and took it. He felt perfectly justified in taking the items "presented" by the Supreme Ocean Palace.

"In that case, this old man bids farewell. For Palace Master Yun's engagement ceremony with Princess Snow in nineteen days, this old man and the Sea Emperor will certainly be present to offer our congratulations. Farewell..."

Zi Ji left. Yun Che took out the "Myriad Flower Sacred Heart Dew" that Gu Cang had given him and the "Sea God Pellet" that Zi Ji had given him, and let out a long sigh: "When will I be as powerful as Jasmine..."

"Probably never in this lifetime."

"Alright... not even in the next life."

Moon Slaughter Devil Nest

When Yun Che first arrived, there was still the purple light from the Netherworld Udumbara Flower. But now, the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest was filled with only endless darkness and deathly silence.

In such absolute darkness, even Jasmine's eyesight couldn't perceive anything. Yet, under her powerful spiritual perception, every grain of dust here was perfectly clear.

Jasmine continued forward until she reached the end of the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest, stopping before the collapsed stone wall.

Beyond the stone wall, an extremely profound dark aura slowly seeped in, accompanied by a dangerous aura that made even Jasmine's heart clench.

Jasmine extended her arm; a crimson light orb lit up in her palm. Instantly, every corner of the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest was illuminated in blood-red, leaving nowhere to hide.

Stepping on the red light, Jasmine stepped over the scattered fragments of the stone wall. Her footsteps finally led her into the dark world beyond the stone wall.

But with just her first step into it, Jasmine froze as if struck by lightning, stopping motionless.

Because, after stepping into the world beyond the stone wall, guided by the red light in her hand, she instantly saw the object emitting the dark and dangerous aura...

She stared at the object, her slightly crimson pupils sometimes contracting, sometimes dilating. Her body, however, remained rooted, motionless—or perhaps, she dared not move.

Shock... fear... unreality... disbelief... and an unending tremor in her soul.

Yun Che had never seen such an expression or look in her eyes before.

And this state of Jasmine's lasted for a very long time, without movement or sound, as if she was so terrified that her soul had left her body.

After almost a full quarter of an hour, Jasmine's lips finally parted, letting out a voice filled with endless shock and gravity. She softly uttered the name that would make even ancient True Gods and Devil Gods tremble in fear...

"Heretical... Infant... Myriad... Tribulation... Wheel..."