Chapter 1384: Calamity from the Heavens
South of the Tian Xuan Continent, the Tian Xuan Southern Sea.
Today, the sea breeze was gentle and cool. On the boundless, gently rippling ocean, a small boat drifted with the wind. On the boat, Yun Che and Yun Wuxin each held a long fishing rod, maintaining almost identical postures, with two fishing lines trailing into the water, drawing parallel ripples across the sea surface.
With Yun Wuxin's profound strength, if she wanted to catch fish, she could unleash her power and blast out tens of thousands in a single instant. But the joy and satisfaction of patiently waiting for a fish to bite were irreplaceable.
At the same time, it was a form of tempering the mind.
In the distant sky, Feng Xian'er kept watch far away, and beside her, Feng Xue'er was also watching over them.
If one were to ask about the largest race on the Lan Ji Star, it would undoubtedly be the Sea Race. After all, ninety-nine percent of the Lan Ji Star was water. Within the vast ocean, the three continents were extremely far apart.
And the immense ocean meant an immense Sea Race, among which there were bound to be some powerful sea beasts that even Feng Xian'er might struggle to handle. Although such powerful sea beasts normally lurked in the deep sea, making encounters extremely unlikely, Feng Xue'er absolutely would not allow even the slightest possibility of danger.
Yun Che sat upright with his eyes slightly closed. If not for the fishing rod in his hand bending into a perfect arc, one would have thought he had fallen asleep.
Beside him, Yun Wuxin secretly glanced at him several times, then blinked… Immediately, the sea surface in front of her rippled with slightly abnormal waves.
"No cheating!" Yun Che suddenly spoke.
Yun Wuxin quickly withdrew the profound energy she had been secretly releasing, stuck out her tongue, and mumbled quietly, "Daddy is really something, always treating a child like me like I'm an adult."
"This was your own proposal—a fair competition," Yun Che said seriously.
"But…" Yun Wuxin protested, "Why do the fish only bite your hook? Not a single fish has come near mine for half an hour!"
"Hmph hmph," Yun Che grinned. "Of course, there's a trick to it."
"What trick?" Yun Wuxin put down her fishing rod and shook her father's arm. "Teach me, teach me! Hurry and teach me!"
"No," Yun Che turned his head away. "This is something you need to figure out yourself. Your master must have told you that fishing is also a form of mental cultivation. Only by understanding it on your own can it truly benefit you."
"But it's been so long, and I still can't figure it out… Can't you give me just a tiny hint? Just a little bit?" Yun Wuxin pleaded with pitiful eyes.
"No!"
"Stingy." Yun Wuxin pouted. "If Daddy won't tell me, then I'll… I'll tell Mommy about how you flirted with Auntie Xiao."
Yun Che's arms jerked, almost flinging the fishing rod into the sea. He quickly said, "Wh-what flirting with your auntie! Don't talk nonsense!"
"I'm not talking nonsense!" Yun Wuxin pouted even more. "I saw it with my own eyes, and many times! Not just Auntie Xiao, but also Auntie Hanxue, Auntie Hanyue, and…"
"Wait, wait, wait, wait…" Yun Che hurriedly stopped her, then his expression changed, becoming extremely serious. "Xin'er, you need to understand that what the eyes see may not always be true. Have you forgotten? Your daddy was once the Palace Master of the Bing Yun Fairy Palace, and now I'm something like the Grand Palace Master. Although my profound strength is gone, my understanding of profound arts is still much deeper than theirs. When I guide them with explanations and instructions, some physical contact is inevitable… That's all it is."
"Ohh…" Yun Wuxin dragged out her voice, clearly unconvinced. "Many times, I saw it together with Master, and Master said that Daddy has always been like this, nothing to be surprised about… Hmph! Master wouldn't lie to me."
"~!@#$%^…" The corner of Yun Che's mouth twitched… Xue'er, why are you telling Xin'er everything? Just you wait—I'm spanking your ass tonight!
Ah, it's inconvenient without profound strength. I can't even tell when I'm being spied on while doing something bad!
"Pfft…"
In the distance, Feng Xue'er covered her mouth and laughed. Feng Xian'er turned her head, her eyes full of confusion… At this distance, Feng Xue'er could naturally hear everything clearly, but she could not.
"Xin'er is really something." Feng Xue'er shook her head and smiled softly, muttering to herself, "Now Yun Che is definitely going to 'punish' me again."
"Huh?" Feng Xian'er was puzzled again. "Punishment?"
"Ah…" Feng Xue'er let out a soft moan, then quickly shook her head. "Nothing, nothing… I'm just talking to myself."
As she finished speaking, her face was already flushed red. The breathtaking beauty that inadvertently bloomed left Feng Xian'er staring for a long time.
"Daddy, Master is so powerful. Everyone says Master is the most powerful person in the world. Everyone who meets Master is especially respectful. But why does she listen to you so much? It's like no matter what you say, Master never opposes you."
Hearing this question, Feng Xue'er in the distance couldn't help but smile.
"That goes without saying—it's because of Daddy's overwhelming charm."
"…Conceited!"
"Cough, cough, cough… Who taught you that word!"
"Of course it was Mommy!"
"…"
"Daddy, who do you think is more beautiful—Mommy or Master?"
Clearly, this was a life-or-death question where no answer was right. The shrewd Yun Che would never fall for it. He asked back with a smile, "Then who do you think is more beautiful, Xin'er?"
"Of course it's Master!" Yun Wuxin answered without a moment's hesitation.
"Uh… Aren't you afraid your mommy will be unhappy?"
"No. Because Mommy can't hear me, but Master can. Hehe."
"(◎_◎;)"
Feng Xue'er bit her lip, then smiled again, making Feng Xian'er freeze once more… But then, she suddenly saw Feng Xue'er's expression stiffen, and her gaze sharply turned toward the southeast.
Feng Xian'er subconsciously followed her gaze, but only saw a vast blue sea stretching to the horizon.
Not only did her expression change, but almost instantly, Feng Xian'er felt a drastic shift in Feng Xue'er's gaze and aura. She quickly asked, "Goddess Sister, what's wrong?"
Feng Xue'er didn't speak. She grabbed Feng Xian'er, and with a flash of light, brought her onto the small boat.
"Huh? Master!" Yun Wuxin turned her head, just about to greet her, but was startled by Feng Xue'er's expression.
"Let's go! We need to leave quickly!" As she spoke, her profound energy rapidly released, enveloping Yun Che and Yun Wuxin.
"What's going on?" Yun Che asked in a low voice. Feng Xue'er's reaction gave him an extremely uneasy premonition… Because with her strength, which had already reached the Divine Way, there should be nothing in this world capable of making her show such an expression.
"Boom!" The small boat shattered. Under Feng Xue'er's profound energy propulsion, she quickly moved the three of them away. "There's an incredibly powerful aura approaching from over there… No good!"
Feng Xue'er's expression changed again… The other party seemed not to have noticed her at first. But as she released her profound energy, she instantly felt a presence far beyond her comprehension lock onto her tightly, and the speed of its approach sharply increased.
Riiip!
The space in the lower Star Realm was too weak and fragile—Divine Way profound energy could easily traverse it. With a ripple of spatial distortion, a figure flashed before them like a teleportation.
This was a woman with a graceful figure and a strikingly beautiful face. Confident in her appearance and figure, her clothing was deliberately revealing.
"Radiant beauty" was the perfect description for her. Wherever she went, she would immediately draw the gazes of many men…
But clearly, today she had chosen the wrong reference point.
Just moments ago, within this insignificant lower realm, she had sensed a Divine Way aura. Shocked, she rushed over to investigate. Her gaze and aura locked onto the target instantly. But the moment she saw Feng Xue'er, her eyes widened for several full breaths.
As a woman accustomed to taking pride in her own beauty, for the first time, she felt a sense of inferiority so profound it left her utterly ashamed. Moreover, her deliberately provocative attire only worsened that feeling of shame.
This woman was none other than Lin Qingrou, who had been sent by her master to investigate the other continent of this small planet—the Tian Xuan Continent!
Feng Xue'er's expression remained calm, but her entire body was tensed.
Ever since her profound power had entered the Divine Way, she had never known what oppression felt like. But now, from this woman, she felt a clear sense of suppression… This feeling told her that this woman's strength was above her own.
Although Yun Che had lost his spiritual sense, Feng Xue'er's reaction was enough to tell him everything. A terrible thought flashed through his mind.
Someone from the God Realm!?
Why would someone from the God Realm come here!?
Compared to the God Realm, the aura of the lower realm was extremely weak and thin, utterly useless for cultivation. Moreover, the overly murky aura would, to some extent, shorten one's lifespan. Therefore, profound practitioners from the God Realm would never, and disdained to, come to the lower realms, unless for a special reason.
But… only someone with Divine Way power could make Feng Xue'er react like this!
"Elder Sister," Feng Xue'er spoke, her voice soft and light, a gentle smile on her face. "May I ask where you intend to go? Meeting on this vast sea is quite a marvelous fate. If there is anything we can help with, please don't hesitate to ask."
If Feng Xue'er were alone, she could be unafraid. But with Yun Che, Yun Wuxin, and Feng Xian'er beside her, she secretly used her profound energy to protect the three, but dared not act rashly. She could only offer a smile, praying that the other party had no ill intentions.
Perhaps, originally, Lin Qingrou had no ill intentions.
But when is a woman most dangerous?
Not when facing an enemy, but when jealousy burns within her!
Especially here, in a lowly lower realm she looked down upon and despised, yet encountering a woman whose beauty made her feel inferior… If it were the God Realm, she could only envy. But in this lower realm, that envy would quickly manifest in various ways, seeking release.
Lin Qingrou laughed, then said leisurely, "I never expected to encounter someone who has entered the Divine Way in such a petty lower realm. How rare. And besides…"
Her gaze, tinged with jealousy, swept over Feng Xue'er from head to toe. Half-closing her eyes, she added, "Little sister, you have such a exquisite face. If my master saw you, she would certainly be very fond of you."
Feng Xue'er's brows faintly sank, but her smile remained unchanged. "Elder Sister, you're joking. When it comes to beauty, how could I compare to Elder Sister?"
The woman's words made Yun Che's heart sink heavily. The phrase "petty lower realm" undeniably proved she was from the God Realm. And the mention of "my master"… Could it be that she wasn't alone!?
"Daddy, who is she? Is she a bad person?" Yun Wuxin sensed the tension in the air and asked in a very low voice.
Just as Yun Che was about to answer, he suddenly felt the woman's gaze land on him. At that moment, something struck him, and he quickly tried to turn his face away.
But it was too late. Lin Qingrou's gaze swept across his face, and then her pupils abruptly dilated. She cried out in shock, "Yun Che!?"