Chapter 1149: Star Gods and Moon Gods
Zhou Tian Shen Di arrived, followed by the Guardians and Arbiters. The atmosphere at Feng Shen Platform completely solidified; no one made a single sound, and all eyes were firmly fixed on Zhou Tian Shen Di.
As one of the Four Divine Emperors of the Dong Shen Domain, a figure standing at the pinnacle of Chaos, he should have been awe-inspiring and majestic, with presence like a god descending. However, no matter how one looked at Zhou Tian Shen Di, he appeared only as an elderly man with a kind face, ordinary in both temperament and appearance. Anyone who saw him on the street would never give him a second glance, and his features would be forgotten instantly.
What does it mean to shed all ornamentation and return to the original simplicity? Perhaps this is best exemplified by Zhou Tian Shen Di himself.
Among the Four Divine Emperors of the Dong Shen Domain, while Zhou Tian Shen Di was not the strongest, he was the most respected. One of the most important reasons was that the ancestor of Zhou Tian, who had been acknowledged as the master of the Zhou Tian Pearl, had passed away, yet the Zhou Tian Pearl continued to guard the Zhou Tian God Realm for generations, and the Zhou Tian God Realm always upheld the righteous path.
In the countless years of the Zhou Tian Realm's existence, the Arbiters had punished countless evil beings of the divine realms and saved innumerable star realms, earning the gratitude and worship of countless beings for generations. If in the eyes of all beings there was only one sacred ground in the Dong Shen Domain, it was undoubtedly Zhou Tian Shen Di himself.
If the other three Royal Realms—Fan Di God Realm, Xing Shen Realm, and Yue Shen Realm—were opposed, the beings of the Dong Shen Domain would mostly just watch the spectacle and try to stay far away. But if anyone dared to oppose the Zhou Tian God Realm, it would surely incite public outrage, no less than defying the Heavenly Way.
Thus, the silence of Feng Shen Platform and the solemnity of everyone present were not out of fear of Zhou Tian Shen Di, but out of reverence.
Zhou Tian Shen Di raised his head and smiled. "Since the distinguished guests have arrived, please show yourselves and meet."
"Hahahaha!"
As soon as Zhou Tian Shen Di's voice fell, a burst of laughter resonated through the sky. Amidst the laughter, the winds and clouds surged, and a blindingly brilliant starlight blazed forth, illuminating the world like a descending star.
"Hmph!"
At the same time, a cold snort sounded from the other side. The sky split open, and a pure white, sacred light, not dazzling but serene, cascaded down like a bright moon in the sky.
One star and one moon instantly devoured all radiance, casting everything in the world into shadow under the interweaving starlight and moonlight.
"This is…"
"The Xing Shen Realm and Yue Shen Realm have arrived!"
From within the starlight and moonlight, two figures slowly emerged. The one walking out from the starlight was tall and of middle age, with a faint smile on his face, but his eyes were like cold stars, not allowing anyone to meet his gaze even for an instant.
The sovereign of the Xing Shen Realm, one of the Four Divine Emperors of the Dong Shen Domain—Xing Shen Di!
The one emerging from the moonlight appeared much younger, extremely handsome, with a divine bearing that seemed to rival the Heavenly Way, inspiring boundless awe yet retaining a hint of gentleness.
The sovereign of the Yue Shen Realm, one of the Four Divine Emperors of the Dong Shen Domain—Yue Shen Di!
The two Divine Emperors appeared at the exact same moment, clearly with an intention of confronting each other.
That the Xing Shen Realm and Yue Shen Realm had long been at odds was well known to everyone in the Dong Shen Domain.
Especially the great scandal in the Yue Shen Realm over thirty years ago, and the fall of the Celestial Wolf in the Xing Shen Realm, had further intensified the conflict between the two realms. If not for the "matter concerning the future of the Dong Shen Domain," which was of utmost importance, and the mediation by the Zhou Tian Realm, neither realm would have been willing to appear on the same occasion, let alone sit together.
When those present saw Yue Shen Di, aside from awe, they could not help but recall that "scandal." In those days, his marriage to Yue Wugou, who possessed the "Stainless Divine Body," had been a grand event, known even outside the Dong Shen Domain. But the greater the spectacle, the more devastating the subsequent "scandal."
Yue Wugou disappeared, then returned having lost her virginity. The dignified Yue Shen Di suffered a humiliation that even the most ordinary man could not bear, becoming a laughingstock across the entire Dong Shen Domain...
Now, only a short thirty years had passed, so naturally no one had forgotten. And yet, in just those thirty years, the various star realms had once again received invitations to his upcoming wedding, with the scope of invited star realms even greater than before, instantly sparking countless doubts and speculations.
And the invitations clearly stated that Yue Shen Di's wedding date would be after the Xuan Shen Grand Ceremony.
With only two months remaining until now, no one yet knew who this "new bride" of his actually was.
With Xing Shen Di and Yue Shen Di—two more Divine Emperors—descending, the atmosphere at Feng Shen Platform grew even more icy. No one dared to breathe loudly.
Every year, the Xuan Shen Grand Ceremony was the greatest Xuan Dao event in the Dong Shen Domain, but since the four Royal Realms were not allowed to participate, apart from the hosting Zhou Tian Realm, the other three Royal Realms would at most send some elders, palace masters, and young disciples. Beings like Xing Shen and Yue Shen rarely appeared, let alone three Divine Emperors.
Today, three of the four Divine Emperors had already arrived, and it was highly likely that the foremost of the four, Fan Tian Shen Di, would also come—the matter today was undoubtedly of immense importance. The significance of this Xuan Shen Grand Ceremony was far beyond what they had anticipated.
Everyone's heart began to grow both solemn and excited. To participate in such a momentous event, to witness the gathering of the four Divine Emperors with their own eyes—what great honor this was!
Xing Shen Di and Yue Shen Di simultaneously greeted Zhou Tian Shen Di, then gracefully took their seats, but there was no exchange between them, not even a momentary glance—they completely acted as if the other did not exist.
However, the starlight and moonlight above did not dissipate. Numerous figures emerged from within and silently took their seats. These people, like the Guardians and Arbiters of the Zhou Tian God Realm, each possessed such terrifying auras that even a momentary glance at them sent a chill through one's entire body.
Those Xuan adepts who had never truly seen the people of the Royal Realms were today learning just how terrifying the Royal Realms were. Not only the four Divine Emperors, but anyone associated with the term "Royal Realm" seemed to be an incomprehensible monster.
"Are those sitting beside and behind Xing Shen Di... the legendary Xing Shen?" an older Bing Huang disciple asked, his voice trembling. Because he had only casually glanced over there, and suddenly felt as if falling into an abyss, his blood almost flowing backward, trembling uncontrollably.
"Correct." Mu Huanzhi nodded, lowering his voice to a minimum. "Four of the twelve Xing Shen and four of the twelve Yue Shen have come—unprecedented."
"No, counting Xing Shen Di himself, it is five Xing Shen." Mu Bingyun said.
Xing Shen Di himself was also one of the twelve Xing Shen of the Xing Shen Realm, bearing the power of [Tiankui Xingshen]. And since he was the Xing Shen Emperor, he was undoubtedly the strongest among the twelve Xing Shen.
The twelve Xing Shen of the Xing Shen Realm were absolute equal to "True Gods" in the Dong Shen Domain, with legends about them in every corner. And each legend was a true myth.
With such beings truly before them, even the top Xuan adepts of various star realms felt trembling fear, and few dared to gaze directly for long. However, Mu Bingyun's beautiful eyes stared fixedly for a long while before she withdrew her gaze and sighed softly. "Tiansha Xingshen has not come."
However, it was no longer important. After all, Yun Che had already...
"Oh? Could it be that Bingyun wishes to see the legendary Princess Mo Li?" Mu Huanzhi said with a chuckle, without any suspicion. "Tiansha Xingshen did not come, but Tiandu Xingshen has. As expected of one of the two most fearsome Xing Shen, even a distant glance strikes fear into one's heart."
Mu Bingyun glanced from afar at the Tiandu Xingshen that Mu Huanzhi mentioned, then immediately looked away.
On the seat behind Xing Shen Di, a tall and slender woman stood proudly. She wore a green silk dress that was nearly transparent, her alluring jade body faintly visible. The silk sleeves on her arms and shoulders were completely transparent, revealing her fair skin and jade-like arms.
Her breasts were large and prominent, only partially covered by a thin gauze at the bottom, leaving most of them tremblingly exposed, with a deep cleavage between the fair mounds that was utterly tempting.
Her lower garment was a flowing green silk skirt, shockingly short, with the hem barely reaching the top of her thighs. Her long, slender legs were almost completely exposed, smooth and fair-skinned, making one want to rush forward and embrace and lick them.
Countless gazes that fell upon the woman were drawn like magnets, unable to look away. The blood of those onlookers was instantly ignited, boiling and rushing to their heads, causing them to drool in stupefaction, almost forgetting that this was Feng Shen Platform. A mad impulse grew to rush forward recklessly, throw her down, and ravage her fiercely.
The woman, however, showed no sign of concern, allowing her largely exposed jade body to be stared at by those dazed gazes. Her slightly pursed red lips held a half-smile, like a lotus in water, her face full of seductive charm.
The accompanying disciples of Yin Xue Realm and Yan Shen Realm, the moment their eyes met her, were all stunned, faces flushing, as if losing their souls. But immediately, a sharp rebuke suddenly rang in their hearts: "Don't look at her!"
On Feng Shen Platform, countless young Xuan adepts felt as if struck by lightning, abruptly turning away their gazes, horrified, and dared not look again at the woman in green.
"M-master... sh... she is?" a Fenghuang Sect disciple asked, drenched in sweat, still shaken.
"She is Tiandu Xingshen." a Phoenix elder said in a low voice.
"Wha... what? Sh... she is actually..." The Yan Shen disciples were all shocked, gasping sharply.
This enchantress, dressed more indecently than a prostitute, more bewitching than a demon, was actually one of the two most fearsome Xing Shen among the twelve.
The legendary Tiandu demon who could poison an entire star realm with a single smile, known as the "Hell Mandala"—Yu Luo!
"Then... that... fairy beside Tiandu Xingshen, is also a Xing Shen?" that Fenghuang disciple asked quietly again.
Yu Luo lowered her head, leisurely playing with her jade fingers, as if indifferent to everything, yet she did not overshadow the charm of the one beside her.
To her right was a stunning woman like a celestial goddess. She was not as seductive and captivating as Yu Luo, but her face was exquisitely flawless, far surpassing Yu Luo's. However, this perfect, divine countenance was filled with coldness, and her beautiful eyes were devoid of emotion.
Her figure was tall and slender like Yu Luo's, with waist-length black hair, as still as a maiden. Moreover, she wore a pink long dress, adding an ethereal aura and a hint of... cuteness? Compared to the demonic Yu Luo beside her, she was a celestial fairy, making many Xuan adepts feel as if they saw a goddess descending, both amazed and feeling unworthy, their thoughts wandering.
"Being able to sit beside Tiandu Xingshen, naturally it is a Xing Shen." The Phoenix elder suddenly smiled faintly. "However, he is not a fairy maiden; he is... Tianyao Xingshen!"
"Ah..." The Phoenix disciples were dumbfounded, their throats bobbing, silent for a long time.
Tianyao Xingshen...
And anyone who had heard the legends of the twelve Xing Shen knew that Tianyao Xingshen "Qiangwei" was... a man!
"Tianyao Xingshen is the strongest in spiritual power among the twelve Xing Shen. If he wishes, a single glance can turn you into an idiot. Don't look around and invite trouble."
"Yes." The Phoenix disciples all lowered their heads deeply, not daring to glance at the other Xing Shen either. They were beginning to understand more and more that these were beings beyond their comprehension.
"To the left of Tiandu Xingshen, that thin-looking person is actually the one with the greatest physical power among the twelve Xing Shen—[Tiangang Xingshen] Shen Hu."
"And the old man sitting beside Xing Shen Di is [Tianyuan Xingshen] Tumi. He is the oldest of the twelve Xing Shen, having lived for forty thousand years. He is the wise man of the Xing Shen Realm. When Xing Shen Di had not yet inherited the power of the Xing Shen, he was still his teacher in the Xuan Dao, so Xing Shen Di has always held him in great respect. He is also the only Xing Shen qualified to sit on equal footing with Xing Shen Di."
On Feng Shen Platform, the elders were introducing, either through sound transmission or in low voices, to the younger generation.