# Chapter 1280: Qianye's Scheme
As Divine Sons of the Yue Shen Realm, they were accustomed to looking down upon and despising all beings, never having suffered such offense and humiliation.
Yue Huan had always considered himself a sufficiently steady man, but now his entire body was trembling. As blood rushed to his head, his iron-green complexion rapidly turned crimson: "Since you sincerely seek death... then this king will grant your wish!"
He suddenly erupted with profound energy, unleashing a punch.
Yue Huan struck in fury, the punch coming with such startling suddenness, and with the two only two steps apart, Yun Che seemed completely unable to react, taking the blow directly to the center of his chest.
Boom!!
The power of an enraged Divine King was terrifying beyond measure; the explosion of air at that moment could be called heaven-shaking and earth-shattering. Yun Che was instantly sent flying hundreds of zhang, shattering countless seats in his path, accompanied by cries of shock and flying jade fragments.
The sudden explosion of air caused the entire Shenyue City to fall into dead silence. Every star realm in the outer seats, outer halls, and even the main hall—every single gaze converged upon this spot in an instant.
This was the core of the Yue Shen Realm. Today was the great wedding day of Yue Shen Di. Who would dare to make a move here and now!?
Yun Che, who had been sent flying, slowly rose from a pile of rubble, a trail of crimson blood at the corner of his mouth... He didn't reach up to wipe away the bloodstain, nor did he counterattack in anger. Instead, a chilling smile curled slightly at his lips.
As soon as he had thrown the punch, Yue Huan regretted it. He felt the surroundings suddenly grow quiet, countless gazes stabbing at him like blades, sending a chill down his back. But thinking of Yun Che's earlier attitude and words, his face darkened again as he let out a cold snort.
Nearby moon guards and moon envoys all turned their attention this way. Just as they were about to rush over, a low shout suddenly rang out, causing their entire bodies to tremble violently and freeze in place.
"What is the meaning of this!?"
This low shout carried a pressure that suffocated everyone instantly. Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi, who had been wearing dark expressions, shook all over, their faces changing drastically...
Because that low shout came from none other than Yue Shen Di himself!
Before the shout had even faded, a heavenly might descended upon them. The two instinctively looked up and saw Yue Shen Di already hovering above them, his face filled with fury.
He glanced at the two of them, then at Yun Che in the distance, who had just stood up with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. His expression turned extremely gloomy: "Yue Huan, Jinxi. Today's grand affair concerns not only this king but also the future of the Yue Shen Realm! How dare you behave so recklessly and even injure a distinguished guest... Who gave you the nerve!"
The wrath of a Divine Emperor was no small matter. Yue Huan, having struck in fury, was already regretting it, never dreaming that he would directly incur Yue Shen Di's anger. Both Divine Sons hastily bowed: "Fath... Father King, please calm your anger. It was... Yun Che... Yun Che who insulted us first, and only then did your son lose control momentarily... Father King, please calm your anger. Your son admits his fault."
In their ears, the words "distinguished guest" from Yue Shen Di's mouth were merely polite formalities spoken in public. Little did they know that in Yue Shen Di's eyes, Yun Che was truly a "distinguished guest." Standing at the God Emperor level, they understood better than anyone what Tianji Realm's prophecy signified.
Today, he had even personally instructed that Yun Che be led into the main hall.
After the Feng Shen Battle, every king realm had racked their brains to win over Yun Che, and even Long Huang wanted to adopt him as a righteous son. Yet Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi, his two youngest sons, had publicly punched and injured him... and on a day like this!
It nearly made him burst with rage.
"And you still try to argue!" Yue Shen Di's anger grew: "Do you still have any regard for me, your father king, in your eyes!"
"Your son... your son dares not argue." Yue Huan said fearfully, pointing in Yun Che's direction: "Yun Che not only insulted your sons but also slandered our elder brother and the Yue Shen Realm. If not for that, your son... even with the greatest nerve, would not dare to act on Father King's wedding day."
Yue Shen Di's brows twitched as he turned his gaze to Yun Che. Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi were among the outstanding figures among his descendants. Yue Jinxi was somewhat arrogant, but Yue Huan had always been steady. If not pushed to extreme rage and irrationality, he indeed would not have, nor would he have dared to, make a move here.
Yun Che clutched his chest, slowly straightened up, and said languidly: "I have no enmity with the two Divine Sons, nor have I even met the 'elder brother' they speak of. Yet they came to me out of the blue, claiming to warn me on behalf of their 'elder brother' to stay away from the Divine Maiden. That alone was bad enough, but then they mocked my 'first in the Feng Shen Rankings' as being nothing but a fart in the eyes of the Yue Shen Realm."
The first half of the statement made Yue Shen Di frown, while the last sentence caused his barely suppressed anger to surge once more.
And from the lower star realms to the upper star realms, all cultivators showed angry expressions on their faces.
"I merely retorted a few words, and they struck directly. Truly worthy of the Yue Shen Realm's Divine Sons—so imposing. It seems those of us beneath the king realms are unworthy of even a glance from the Divine Sons." Yun Che said coldly.
Every word from Yun Che was laced with sarcasm, and with all the heroes of the Eastern Domain present, glaring angrily, how could Yue Shen Di rebuke Yun Che's words? His gaze darkened as he thundered: "You two—did you truly say such things?"
Yue Huan gritted his teeth, his entire body cold. He already vaguely sensed that he might have been set up by Yun Che. Yue Jinxi trembled all over, stammering: "Your son... your son let slip a momentary lapse..."
"Wretched things!" Yue Jinxi's admission was a confession. Yue Shen Di flew into a towering rage. As a king realm, they indeed had the right to look down on the world, but to say it aloud and have it heard by the heroes of the Eastern Domain—that was an entirely different matter.
"Though Yun Che is not born of a king realm, his title of 'first in the Feng Shen Rankings' was witnessed by this king personally. He is the well-deserved pride of our generation in the Eastern Divine Region. How dare you humiliate him!" Each word from Yue Shen Di shook the soul: "Your words insult the entire Eastern Divine Region! Apologize to Yun Che at once!"
Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi raised their heads, stunned on the spot, unable to believe their ears... They, the Divine Sons of the Yue Shen Realm, were to apologize publicly to a cultivator from a mid-level star realm!?
But Yun Che suddenly spoke up: "There's no need for an apology. I, Yun Che, am but a mere cultivator from the lower realms—I could not possibly bear the apology of a Divine Son. However, there is one matter on which I seek Yue Shen Di's blessing."
"Oh?" Yue Shen Di's brows twitched. He had watched Yun Che go from being called a "cheater" to winning first place in the Feng Shen battle. This was an utter freak, with a temperament to match.
Yun Che's eyes narrowed slightly: "The two Divine Sons first claimed that the 'first of the Feng Shen Rankings' was nothing but a fart in their eyes, then said I was unworthy to fight them. It seems the cultivation of the two Divine Sons must be extraordinarily high, such that this 'first of the Feng Shen Rankings' is not even qualified to be noticed."
"Since I'm fortunate enough to enter the Yue Shen Realm and meet the two Divine Sons, how could I, Yun Che, miss such a precious opportunity? I hereby seek guidance from the two Divine Sons, to measure the gap between myself and them. And at the same time, consider it as adding a bit of entertainment to Yue Shen Di's wedding."
"Yun Che!" Mu Huanzhi and the others showed great alarm. Unlike before, Yun Che was now publicly challenging the Divine Sons. Once Yue Shen Di nodded, it would be water under the bridge.
These were Divine Sons—third-level Divine Kings!
Yue Shen Di glanced at Yun Che, then slowly nodded, directly stating: "Very well! Yue Huan, you shall spar with Yun Che here. If you lose, severe punishment. If you win, today's transgression will be forgiven."
Hearing this, Yue Huan was momentarily startled, then filled with unexpected joy, quickly replying: "Yes! Your son will obey Father King's command."
His fear receded like a tide, and he muttered inwardly: A mere fifth-level Divine Spirit—how could I possibly lose? Father King is still on my side after all.
Yue Shen Di's immediate agreement surprised Yun Che somewhat. He then said: "Yue Shen Di seems to have misunderstood. What I meant was... to seek guidance from both Divine Sons."
Under gazes that instantly intensified several times over, Yun Che slowly raised his hand, pointing at Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi: "Both of you, come at me together."
"This..."
"Has Yun Che gone mad with anger?"
"Two Divine Sons... that's two third-level Divine Kings!"
"Not just two third-level Divine Kings. The Yue Shen Realm's 'Divine Moon Art' and 'Shattered Jade Heavenly Art' are among the most profound profound arts in the Eastern Divine Region... While Yun Che was able to crush Luo Changsheng, it's nearly impossible for him to defeat even one of the two Divine Sons."
This time, even Mu Bingyun's gaze trembled, and she wanted to speak out to dissuade him several times.
The fact that Yun Che, at the fifth level of the Divine Spirit Realm, had defeated Luo Changsheng, who was at the first level of the Divine King Realm, was known throughout the Eastern Domain.
Although Luo Changsheng was the youngest Divine King in the Eastern Divine Region, when Yun Che defeated him, he had only just entered the Divine King Realm, his foundation not even stable. These two Divine Sons had both remained at the Divine King Realm for nearly fifty years, cultivating the top-tier profound arts of the king realm—far beyond Luo Changsheng's level!
Even against one of them, it was hard to believe he would win... let alone both at once!
Most of those present had witnessed the Feng Shen Battle in person, yet they still felt Yun Che had gone completely mad.
Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi had been filled with anger and resentment, but upon hearing Yun Che's words, they nearly laughed out loud. They suddenly began to wonder if Yun Che had a problem with his brain.
Looking back at his earlier words and demeanor, they became more convinced.
If he didn't have a mental problem, how could a mere cultivator from a mid-level star realm dare to speak arrogantly and insult them, the Yue Shen Realm's Divine Sons?
Yue Shen Di glanced at Yun Che and again slowly nodded: "Very well, then let it be as you say. However, since this is for 'entertainment,' there is no need for weapons."
"Good." Yun Che nodded coldly.
"Yue Huan, Jinxi. This matter began with you. You shall fulfill Yun Che's wish and spar with him to show your apology." Yue Shen Di said flatly: "The same words as before: if you lose, severe punishment. If you win, today's transgression will be forgiven."
"Yes, Father King." Yue Huan and Yue Jinxi replied simultaneously, a strange light gleaming in their eyes... At the very least, there was no more fear in their expressions.
High above the clouds, Qianye Ying'er let out a cold snort: "Truly two fools."
She picked up the marriage contract between her fingers, sealed it with profound energy, then gently flicked her jade-like fingers, rapidly imprinting several rows of golden characters on the energy's surface.
Her gaze shifted toward the main hall: "All attention is diverted—an excellent opportunity. Send this to Xing Juekong. With Xing Juekong's 'intelligence,' he will naturally know what to do."
"Ha," Gu Zhu let out a dry laugh, his voice carrying a long sigh: "Using the Southern Divine Region to poison Tiansha Xingshen; using Tianlangxing Shen to obtain the Heaven-Defying World Scripture; using Yue Wugou to make the Star God and Moon God realms both suffer; using the Divine Emperor's words to marry Yun Che off, bringing countless enemies upon him to force him into Fan Di God Emperor's fold; and now, Xing Shendi will willingly become the young lady's instrument..."
"The young lady's profound way has already reached the pinnacle of this age, yet you never use bloodshed, moving the winds and clouds of the world. Even this old man cannot help but sigh."
Qianye Ying'er gave a faint, ambiguous smile: "Never expose your hidden cards unless absolutely necessary. Back then, that was the lesson you drilled into me the most."
Her jade hand, draped as if in frost and snow, gently pushed. Instantly, the marriage contract, shimmering with strange golden characters, drifted down as if carried by a light breeze, landing with perfect precision inside the main hall, coming to rest before Xing Shendi.
As it landed, the lingering profound energy on it completely vanished, impossible for even a Divine Emperor to trace.
An hand reached out and grasped the marriage contract.
Gazing at the golden characters floating upon it, Xing Shendi's eyes narrowed little by little, emitting a dangerous light. Then, he slowly opened the marriage contract...