# Chapter 1250: The Struggle of Divine Emperors (Part 1)
The ten dazzling golden characters imprinted themselves into the eyes and souls of everyone present, carrying a mysterious and ancient power of heavenly destiny.
Whoosh—
A brief silence, followed suddenly by an erupting storm of voices.
The personal words of the Heavenly Mystery Three Elders alone were enough to shake people's hearts. But now, what lay before them was a prophecy inscribed on the first page of the Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon, an ancient prophecy engraved since time immemorial.
How could the assembled experts of the Profound Way fail to recognize that the aura emanating from these ten golden seal imprints was incomparably ancient and remote, dating back at least hundreds of thousands of years, certainly not recently or temporarily carved.
This meant that what the Heavenly Mystery Three Elders had said was absolutely without falsehood!
The Heavenly Mystery Realm's Profound Way was weak, but because of its ability to pierce the mysteries of heaven, it held an extremely high status in the Eastern Divine Region. On this Feng Shen Platform, it was the only star realm qualified to sit alongside the King Realms. The strength of its heavenly mystery power was evident for all to see.
The Heavenly Mystery Realm never spoke falsely. Its prophecies and insights were incredibly accurate—this was common knowledge throughout the Eastern Divine Region. Otherwise, there was no way it would be held in such high regard by the Four King Realms. Even experts from the Western Divine Region and Southern Divine Region often traveled across star realms to personally visit the Heavenly Mystery Realm.
Furthermore, some of the major prophecies of the Heavenly Mystery Realm were often left behind by its masters on their deathbeds. Because before death, when the soul began to drift away, it was said one could glimpse realms they could never see in life...
And this prophecy was also left on a deathbed... and it came from the Heavenly Mystery Ancestor!
Thus, the shock it brought to everyone was undoubtedly like towering waves.
"The Heavenly Mystery Ancestor's prophecy... Yun Che might become a true god in the future... a true god!"
"This... this is impossible, right? True gods are an ancient era thing. The world today simply cannot produce true gods. That's basic common sense!"
"Then use your so-called common sense to tell me: could a Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation possibly appear in this world!?"
"..."
"The Heavenly Mystery Ancestor actually predicted the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation long ago... then... could the return of true gods... also be real..."
"If a true god really appeared in this world, then... wouldn't they dominate heaven and earth... and stand above all King Realms!?"
"Far more than above King Realms. The true gods of ancient legend could move stars and shift moons, create life with a single thought. I'm afraid even if all the King Realms of the God Realm combined, they couldn't threaten a true god."
"Hiss... is this real? Would anyone actually believe such a prophecy?"
"You know where the Heavenly Mystery Realm is. You know who the Heavenly Mystery Ancestor is. Indeed, we don't know... but just look at the expressions of the Divine Emperors..."
"..."
The Feng Shen Platform erupted in chaos, stirring endlessly. But the gazes of the Divine Emperors were all fixed unwaveringly on the Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon. Amid the surrounding storm, their eyes and minds did not deviate for even an instant, as if they were trying desperately to see through the deeper mysteries hidden within the ten-character prophecy.
True god...
These two words they had yearned for their entire lives had never stirred within their souls as violently as they did at this moment.
Even the Shitian Divine Emperor, who had been full of contempt, widened his eyes, frozen like a statue, unmoving for a long time.
Yun Che, on the other hand, was only slightly stunned, then he gave a faint curl of his lips.
This Heavenly Mystery Realm... what utter nonsense!
I am not afraid of the heavenly tribulation because I possess the Evil God's Mysterious Vein, making me immune to any form of lightning in this world. What "Son of Heaven's Dao" nonsense is this?! The earlier Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation carried an extremely fierce rage and violence, wishing to destroy me down to the last speck of ash. How could it be, as these three old men say, "to announce to the world the birth of the Son of Heaven's Dao"!
But come to think of it...
These three old Heavenly Mystery fellows talk a great game!
I didn't even know how to explain myself and was planning to just stubbornly claim ignorance... and they actually covered for me!
And it seems these people, including the Divine Emperors, actually believe it!?
The Heavenly Mystery Ancestor...
The first page of the Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon...
The perfectly matching "Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation"...
Even I almost believe it now!
The Yin Xue Realm, still not recovered from the shock of the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation and the "dream" of Yun Che seizing first place in the Feng Shen rankings, was once again slammed by the Heavenly Mystery Ancestor's prophecy into another, even more shocking and absurd dream.
"Bing Yun..." Mu Huanzhi said with difficulty, "this kid... is he really the one you... brought back from the lower realms?"
"..." Mu Bingyun remained silent for a long time.
Yes... this young man who had thoroughly shaken the Eastern Divine Region, startled the God Realm, and even made the Divine Emperors change color...
Was he really the same person she had brought into the Yin Xue Realm to repay a life-saving debt?
That was only three years ago.
Three years ago, he hadn't even stepped onto the divine path, and she had to quietly protect him from the shadows in everything. And now, he had reached the pinnacle of the entire younger generation of the Eastern Divine Region, standing at a height that the entire history of the Yin Xue Realm had never touched.
He had also drawn the myth-like Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation that shook the heavens. And he corresponded to the "true god" prophecy that would surely overturn the entire God Realm.
Such a person... was brought back from the lower realms by her...
Huo Rulie and Yan Juehai exchanged glances, both speechless.
"Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, true god prophecy..." Shui Yingyue murmured softly, "Father, you once said that the Heavenly Mystery Realm mainly focuses on 'observation' and rarely makes prophecies. But all prophecies recorded in the Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon eventually come true, without exception. Could this time... also be real?"
But Shui Qianheng stared blankly for a long time without any reaction. If one looked closely, they would see his lips trembling incessantly.
The higher one's status and the stronger one's profound way cultivation, the more they understood what "Heavenly Mystery Realm's prophecy" and "true god" truly meant.
"The Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon was established by the Ancestor, who personally engraved these ten-character prophecies on the first page," Mo Yu said with some excitement. "The Ancestor made seven prophecies in his life, six of which came true. His final prophecy—the 'Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation,' which everyone thought absurd—has now been fulfilled. The matter of 'true god's return' is too earth-shattering for anyone to truly believe, but we three old men firmly believe it!"
Mo Yu looked at Yun Che, his tone rising sharply: "As I said earlier, even the Divine Emperors could not withstand the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, yet it could not harm Yun Che in the slightest. Instead, it allowed him to be reborn anew and even control the Celestial Tribulation's thunder... All of this corresponds to the Ancestor's 'Son of Heaven's Dao' claim! Since he is the Son of Heaven's Dao, he is favored by Heaven's Dao. If he becomes a true god in the future, it will also be Heaven's Dao's will, which no one can oppose!"
"Because no one can oppose Heaven's Dao!"
Mo Yu's words once again rang like thunderclaps in everyone's ears.
Mo Yu finished speaking, waved his hand, and the Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon floated before the Heavenly Mystery Three Elders, then slowly closed.
The ten dazzling golden characters disappeared from their pupils, and the expressions of the Divine Emperors all changed in that same instant... But what they shared was that their divine senses all converged on Yun Che.
Mo Yu reached out to retrieve the closing Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon... But just before it fully closed, beneath the ten-character prophecy, two other lines of golden characters suddenly appeared:
Benevolence, then the heavens are forever at peace;
Wickedness, then the demon god slaughters the world.
The Heavenly Mystery Divine Canon vanished, but the Heavenly Mystery Three Elders' expressions changed abruptly in an instant.
Though it had only flashed for a moment, these twelve characters, as if possessing a strange spiritual nature, deeply imprinted themselves into their hearts and souls.
"This..."
But Mo Yu raised his hand and slowly shook his head: "Since the Ancestor did not wish it to be made public, then it absolutely must not be spoken! These twelve characters, only the three of us shall know!"
"Furthermore, though Yun Che's temperament is fierce and unyielding, his gaze is clear, and he bears no negative aura whatsoever. There is absolutely no possibility that he would degenerate into a 'demon god.'"
Mo Wen and Mo Zhi also nodded slightly.
As the Heavenly Mystery Three Elders, they were extremely accurate in reading people. Although they could not fully understand what the twelve characters left by the Huan Tian Ancestor beneath the ten-character prophecy meant, at least Yun Che's firmness and uprightness were in no way connected to "demon god slaughters the world."
Moreover, as the "Son of Heaven's Dao," he was the least likely person to defy Heaven's Dao.
The Zhou Tian Divine Emperor rose and let out a light sigh: "I never imagined that the Huan Tian Ancestor had left behind such an earth-shaking prophecy back then. How lamentable, how lamentable."
"Could it be that the Zhou Tian Divine Emperor actually believes in this so-called prophecy?" the Shitian Divine Emperor said with a slight smirk. "I have heard of the Heavenly Mystery Realm's reputation even in the Southern Divine Region. If it were any other prophecy, I might believe it a little, just for entertainment. But 'true god,' tsk tsk. How could mere mortals be worthy of 'prophesying' true gods?"
The Heavenly Mystery Three Elders showed no reaction to the Shitian Divine Emperor's mockery.
The Zhou Tian Divine Emperor said, "'Heavenly mystery' should not be fully believed, but neither should it be fully dismissed. The prophecy of 'true god's return' is indeed hard to believe, but the 'Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation' is real. Yun Che's talent—defeating a Divine Spirit Realm at the Divine Tribulation Realm, and completely defeating a Divine King Realm at the Divine Spirit Realm—is witnessed by all, without falsehood."
"So what?" the Shitian Divine Emperor squinted.
But the Zhou Tian Divine Emperor ignored him, his gaze fixed on Yun Che, his expression solemn: "Yun Che, though the Heavenly Mystery prophecy should not be fully believed, your talent and aptitude are indeed rare throughout the ages. Any slight neglect would be a tremendous loss for our Eastern Divine Region."
"Therefore, I wish to take you into my Zhou Tian Realm. What do you think?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue erupted...
A King Realm—the highest level of existence in the God Realm. In terms of power, profound way, and reputation, they were the pinnacle of the entire Chaos. Standing in a King Realm, even the lowest guard or servant could overlook all worlds and look down upon all beings.
Entering a King Realm—this was the ultimate pursuit of all profound practitioners in any Divine Region, any star realm. Yet it was also the most impossible dream.
And now, the Zhou Tian Realm was actively seeking to bring Yun Che into its ranks!
And it was the Zhou Tian Divine Emperor himself making the invitation!
If it were anyone else, it would surely cause a stir throughout the venue... But after the initial gasp, people's hearts did not feel overly intense surprise. Instead, they gradually began to think it was only natural.
First place in the Feng Shen rankings, a Divine Spirit Realm completely defeating a Divine King Realm, possessing three divine powers and three elements, drawing the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, plus the true god prophecy... Any single point was enough to shake the world and attract the favor of the Zhou Tian Realm. It was perfectly normal.
The Yin Xue Realm was first stunned, then all faces showed wild joy.
Yun Che was a personal disciple of the Yin Xue Realm King and had just won supreme glory for the Yin Xue Realm. If he were "poached" by another star realm, it would be a great disgrace. But being "poached" by the Zhou Tian God Realm would bring nothing but great honor to both Yun Che and the Yin Xue Realm.
"Yun Che, quickly... quickly agree!" said Mu Huanzhi.
The other Yin Xue elders and palace masters all wore joyful expressions, feeling that Mu Huanzhi's excited words were entirely unnecessary. The Zhou Tian Realm... and a direct olive branch from the Zhou Tian Divine Emperor himself—how could Yun Che refuse? No one would refuse.
Jumping from a middle-tier star realm like Yin Xue Realm directly to a King Realm—this was definitely the most astonishing leap in the history of the God Realm... But given Yun Che's talent and performance, he deserved it!
Mu Bingyun: "..."
"Yun Che now is indeed no longer someone the Yin Xue Realm can match," Yan Juehai said in a low sigh.
"Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, true god prophecy..." Huo Rulie let out a long sigh, his heart unable to calm down no matter what.
Yun Che's brow twitched. Before he could respond, the Fantian Divine Emperor suddenly rose and said with a laugh, "Hehe, I deeply concur with the Zhou Tian Divine Emperor's words. With Yun Che's world-shaking talent that drew the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, he absolutely cannot afford any neglect."
"However, if I may speak frankly, in terms of the profound way alone, the number one domain in the Eastern Divine Region is not the Zhou Tian Realm, but my Fan Di God Realm! In other words, if we don't want to waste Yun Che's talent, there is no place in the Eastern Divine Region more suitable than my Fan Di God Realm."
As these words fell, everyone held their breath.
The Fantian Divine Emperor's meaning... was clearly to snatch Yun Che from the Zhou Tian Divine Emperor's grasp!