Chapter 1400: Divine Son Enters the World
His journey to the Cang Yun Continent had two purposes: one was to visit You Er, and the other was to try to find the root of the mysterious beast unrest.
As for the former, not only did he see You Er, but he also received a tremendous surprise.
As for the latter, it made him even more certain that the source of the mysterious beast unrest was not the demonic energy leaking from the Jueyun Abyss.
All possibilities pointed to one place…
Returning to the Tian Xuan Continent, because of Hong'er's return, Yun Che's mood was far better than before his departure. He stood high above the Tian Xuan Continent, released his divine sense, and quickly locked onto everyone's aura. Then, he raised an eyebrow, curled his lips, and shot straight in one direction.
Liu Yun City, Xiao Sect.
Yun Che spent a considerable amount of time at the Xiao Sect. The most important reason was that Xiao Lie was reluctant to leave this place, and Xiao Lingxi naturally stayed by his side.
Yun Che had originally intended to give Xiao Lie a drop of Life Divine Water, granting him invincible strength and a longer lifespan. Faced with a temptation that even the top experts of the divine realm could not resist, Xiao Lie refused it, and refused it with absolute firmness. In the end, he said to Yun Che, "If you must give it to me… then keep it for Yong'an."
Yun Che did not press further and solemnly assured him that when Xiao Yong'an grew up, he would personally administer the drop of Life Divine Water to him.
For Yun Che, this was not only for Xiao Lie but also a small repayment to their family.
Returning to the Xiao Sect, Yun Che saw Xiao Lingxi at a glance. She was still wearing that simple green dress. After achieving the Divine Path in a single day thanks to the Life Divine Water, apart from her aura, she seemed to have no major changes. She had never pursued the Xuan Path with great fervor. The hard training of her maiden days had all been to protect the weak Yun Che.
Looking at Xiao Lingxi's delicate figure, the image of her body, more lustrous than jade, flashed through his mind. Yun Che's throat gulped heavily, and then he suddenly rushed down from the air. Amidst Xiao Lingxi's startled "Ah!" he lifted her up forcefully.
"Xiao… Xiao Che…" Her eyes fluttered in panic, at a loss.
"Hehehe…" Yun Che let out a lecherous laugh and carried her straight into the room. "Back then, I lost all my profound strength, and my body had some strange malfunction. Today… don't think about running away again."
Boom!!
The door was slammed shut. From inside came the sound of outer garments being roughly torn, along with Xiao Lingxi's nervous, shy murmurs…
Ten breaths later, Yun Che walked out with soft, unsteady steps, his face as black as the bottom of a pot. He looked up at the sky and let out a deep breath.
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Time flowed on. Two full years had passed since Yun Che returned to Lan Ji Star. In the divine realm, his name had not been forgotten. On the contrary, due to a major event that the Eastern Divine Region closely followed, he was frequently mentioned again.
The Zhou Tian Divine Realm, which had been sealed for three years… had finally opened.
Three years ago, the chosen ones who carried the hopes of the Eastern Divine Region and entered the Zhou Tian Divine Realm had now returned to the soil of the Eastern Divine Region, stepping back into the gaze of countless eyes.
Three years ago, those among the younger generation who had broken into the top thousand were all unmatched geniuses.
Having experienced three thousand years within the Zhou Tian Divine Realm, there was no doubt that every single one of them had been reborn. Especially those once-world-shaking "Divine Sons"—everyone was eagerly waiting to see what divine radiance they would reveal upon their return.
And the results they obtained shook the entire Eastern Divine Region into an uproar.
It was by no means a disappointing uproar, but one of countless cries of disbelief… On that day, above the vast Eastern Divine Region, the sheer terrifying volume of sound waves stirred up enduring storms.
Dragon God Realm, Reincarnation Forbidden Land.
Yun Che had left this place over two years ago.
"Mother, Mother, I've learned what a 'race' is. Is our race truly the strongest?"
The childish voice was clearer and more pleasant, no longer awkward like before, prompting many birds to chirp in harmony. Shen Xi replied, "In the current era, dragons are the lords of all living beings, and we Dragon Gods are the royal clan of the dragon race. So yes, it is indeed the strongest race in the world."
"Then… Father must be very strong, right?"
Shen Xi smiled and shook her head. "Your father does not belong to the Dragon God clan; he is human. But he is more worthy of being called a Dragon God than any other dragon besides us."
"Huh? Mother, I don't think I understand a word you're saying."
"You don't need to understand right now. You will only comprehend when you grow up."
"Hmm, 'when you grow up' again." The childish voice carried a longing. "Seven more years—so long. It doesn't feel as fast as Mother said. Besides, it's been so long, and Father has never shown up. Mother, does Father not 'love' you anymore?"
Shen Xi's immortal face showed a hint of surprise, as if amazed that she had understood this word so quickly and even said such a sentence. After a brief pause, she said softly, "Do you know the meaning of the word 'love'?"
"Heehee," a cute laugh sounded in Shen Xi's ear. "I just learned it! I know that two people have to love each other to become husband and wife, to have a baby, and to become father and mother. That must be the same for Mother and Father, right?"
Shen Xi smiled again and shook her head. "In the mortal world, it is mostly so. But your father and I are different. We are not husband and wife, nor do we have the kind of love you understand. Even you are a very beautiful accident. Between us, it should be considered each taking what we need."
"Huh?" A light sound of confusion came again. She once more couldn't understand her mother's words.
"Your father is the most special person in this world," Shen Xi said softly. "Originally, Mother would have been trapped here for a very, very long time. Because of your father, in just seven more years, I can leave this place and let you be born. And what I gave your father was greater power."
Of course, she knew very well that Yun Che was extremely fascinated by her body. Compared to power, that was more of what he needed… But such words, she naturally could not speak.
She had indeed used Yun Che, so she had given him whatever compensation she could.
"Then… will Mother take me to find Father?" The childish voice grew softer, tinged with a hint of worry.
"Of course, that is what Mother promised you." Shen Xi lowered her gaze lovingly. "Although Mother doesn't know where he is now, he must still be alive, waiting for us to find him."
"If Father doesn't love Mother, then… will Father love me?" The voice grew even softer, carrying a worry that shouldn't belong to someone her age.
"Of course he will." Thinking of Yun Che, who was willing to die to go to the Star God Realm that day, Shen Xi said softly, "He would be willing to do anything for you, even if it meant going against the whole world. Because you are not only Mother's daughter, but also his."
The ethereal voice echoed in the flower valley of the Reincarnation Forbidden Land, then gradually fell silent—because every plant and flower here was familiar with the guest who was arriving again.
A gentle breeze blew, and a dreamlike white glow appeared around Shen Xi. Soon, the Dragon God Emperor descended from the sky and stood before Shen Xi, revealing a smile that he showed only here.
His gaze swept across her face once, and Shen Xi spoke slowly, "Covered in dust, you must have just returned from a long journey to the Eastern Divine Region. It seems another major event has occurred."
"Indeed, a major event." Long Huang nodded. "Three years ago, the thousand young people selected by the Eastern Divine Region through the Mysterious God Convention have completed their cultivation in the Zhou Tian Divine Realm and have all emerged."
"The timing does match," Shen Xi said. "What are the results?"
Three thousand years in the Zhou Tian Divine Realm… this was by no means merely a major event for the Eastern Divine Region; the entire divine realm was paying close attention.
"The results are extremely surprising." Even Long Huang's words indicated that the outcome was unexpected. "As many as nineteen cultivated to become Divine Lords! The rest—over seven hundred Divine Sovereigns, and only a little over two hundred who remained stuck at the Divine King realm, unable to break through."
The number Long Huang stated was absolutely shocking to the world. Even he, as the Sovereign of Chaos, was greatly moved when he first heard it.
However, Shen Xi's reaction was quite calm, as if she was not surprised. "That is the world of the Zhou Tian Pearl. Three thousand years in the Zhou Tian Divine Realm is by no means merely a three-thousand-year temporal dislocation."
"The aura level of the Zhou Tian Divine Realm is extremely high. Compared to that, the divine realm is like the lower realm compared to the divine realm. Thus, within the Zhou Tian Divine Realm, the improvement of profound strength and the breakthrough of bottlenecks are far easier than outside." Shen Xi paused, thinking of something, and sighed softly. "From this, it seems the Zhou Tian Pearl has exhausted its divine power."
"Such unique divine power, any star realm would use only for itself, unwilling to give even a shred to outsiders. To use it for others without holding back—for the three divine regions, only Zhou Tian God Realm has such magnanimity."
"Indeed," Long Huang nodded in agreement. "However, although the newly born battle strength far exceeds expectations, it is still far from compensating for the power lost in the Evil Infant Calamity. If the 'Crimson Calamity' that the Eastern Divine Region fears truly erupts… I'm afraid it will only be a drop in the bucket."
Shen Xi turned her gaze and said softly, "Perhaps the Zhou Tian God Realm, by this action, hopes to nurture a figure capable of creating miracles. For example… Yun Che."
These words made Long Huang's eyes tremble violently, and then he slowly nodded. "You are right."
Indeed, Yun Che deserved the word "miracle." But unfortunately, he was the only one who failed to enter the Zhou Tian Divine Realm and instead perished in the Evil Infant Calamity.
"Among those people, what is the highest cultivation level?" Shen Xi asked.
"Seventh-level Divine Lord," Long Huang replied.
"…!" Shen Xi turned her head sharply, and beneath the white glow, a deep surprise clearly flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"You didn't mishear." Long Huang was not surprised by Shen Xi's reaction. "Indeed, a seventh-level Divine Lord. Aside from the special inheritances of the king realms, a three-thousand-year-old seventh-level Divine Lord is truly unprecedented. And… there are two."
Shen Xi: "…"
"Right now, the Eastern Divine Region is in an uproar over this matter." Long Huang continued. "Back then, when I went to the Eastern Divine Region to watch the Mysterious God Convention, Zhou Tian said that this generation of the Eastern Divine Region had produced many abnormal geniuses, possibly 'born to meet the calamity.'"
"Many of his other words also gave me the feeling that in his understanding, the 'Crimson Calamity' was not a 'possibility,' but a 'certainty.' Coupled with the already erupted Evil Infant Calamity… perhaps the phrase 'born to meet the calamity' that Zhou Tian spoke is not false."
"If that day truly comes," Shen Xi said softly, "remember to help the Eastern Divine Region with all your might. Never stand by and watch from across the fire."
"I understand." Long Huang nodded, then looked at Shen Xi with extreme solemnity. "Rest assured, no matter what happens in the future, even if the calamity reaches the Western Divine Region, I will never let anything affect the peace here."
Shen Xi did not respond. She said gently, "Major events have been frequent in the Eastern Divine Region; you cannot be at ease. As the Dragon God Emperor, you must prioritize important matters. Until everything is settled, there is no need to come here often."
"You may go."
"Mm." Long Huang nodded. As the Sovereign of the Dragon Gods and the Lord of Chaos, he stood before Shen Xi like a junior receiving instruction.
He turned to leave… but just as his profound aura stirred and he was about to soar into the air, his dragon eyes suddenly fixed, and he spun around sharply.