# Chapter 1425: Bestowing Favor
Luo Guxie fled, and this unexpected "calamity" concluded in an even more unforeseen manner and outcome.
At the Divine Lord realm, severed limbs could be regenerated, and the recovery period wouldn't be too long either. But this humiliation would be etched into her soul for life. Especially for someone of Luo Guxie's level, how many people in the world could damage her pride? This was no longer simply a matter of humiliation, but could very well become a nightmare that she would be unable to shake off for the rest of her life.
Unless one day she could personally kill Mu Xuanyin... just as she was eager to personally kill Yun Che.
And she would forcefully ignore... that all of this was her own fault.
The Bing Huang Realm was silent. Not a single person cheered. Even after the Star-Breaking Palace had completely departed and the aftershocks of the fierce battle had fully dissipated, still no one made a sound. Shock, bewilderment, stupefaction... all kinds of exaggerated expressions were frozen on the faces of every Bing Huang disciple, and even the hall masters, palace masters, and elders. It was estimated that even if someone gave them a heavy slap right now, they might not be able to snap out of it.
Their sect master, their Yinxue Realm's Realm King, had defeated Luo Guxie... the person who was known to everyone, feared by everyone, as the number one below the king realms of the Eastern Domain!
And it was a crushing defeat!
In truth, this reaction was perfectly normal. Because even Glazed Light Realm King Shui Qianheng... the moment Mu Xuanyin cruelly severed Luo Guxie's arm, his eyeballs almost jumped out of their sockets.
Huo Poyun stared blankly for a long time before finally, with great difficulty, turning his gaze away and saying to Yun Che: "Your... your master... she... she..."
"Ah, pretty amazing, right?" Yun Che pressed his nose and pretended to be calm.
Huo Poyun nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
"Defeating Luo Guxie, she truly is the 'number one' now," Shui Meiyin said softly. "Brother Yun Che is the number one of the younger generation, and Senior Mu is the number one below the king realms of the Eastern Domain... as expected of Brother Yun Che's master."
"..." Listening to his daughter's soft words, Shui Qianheng's mouth, which had been wide open for a long time, finally began to close bit by bit.
He had come here "condescendingly" for his daughter's sake, and unexpectedly witnessed, or rather beheld, such a world-shaking scene that would surely shake the entire God Realm.
A blue light flashed, and Mu Xuanyin's figure appeared. Her gaze swept over Yun Che, confirming he was unharmed, then turned back and said to Zhou Tian Shen Di: "Junior was unable to hold back just now and may have overstepped. I beg Zhou Tian Shen Di's forgiveness."
"..." The corner of Shui Qianheng's mouth twitched fiercely. He saw it clearly... everyone saw it clearly. When Zhou Tian Shen Di stepped in to stop her, it was not that she "couldn't hold back"—she had clearly slammed a heavy palm onto Zhou Tian Shen Di's forehead!
In her great fury, not only did she go for the kill against Luo Guxie, she even dared to strike Zhou Tian Shen Di... Looking at her back, Shui Qianheng couldn't help but shudder.
This woman... absolutely, absolutely must not be provoked... Shui Qianheng repeated heavily in his heart... He now clearly felt that Mu Xuanyin was perhaps even more terrifying than Luo Guxie, in every sense...
His gaze shifted from Mu Xuanyin to Shui Meiyin, and for some reason his heart tightened... Luo Guxie had suddenly attacked Yun Che, and Yun Che hadn't even lost a single hair, yet Mu Xuanyin was so enraged... And his own daughter had been fixated on this brat Yun Che for three thousand years...
What was this strange sense of unease about?
"Hehe, it's fine, it's fine." After all, Zhou Tian Shen Di was Zhou Tian Shen Di. He showed no anger at all and smiled warmly: "Yinxue Realm King was anxious about her disciple. How could I blame her?"
"Indeed," Shui Qianheng interjected. "Yinxue Realm King's profound strength is world-shaking, yet she shows such care and concern for her junior. It is truly admirable."
When he first arrived at Yin Xue, Shui Qianheng had spoken with a smile but also an air of authority, presenting a gentle but condescending posture. But now, his tone was noticeably more "respectful."
Mu Xuanyin nodded slightly: "All you honored guests have personally come for this disciple of mine. I am deeply grateful. Che'er, you should quickly express your thanks."
"Yes." Yun Che stepped forward and bowed: "Zhou Tian Shen Di, Senior Shui, for both of you to appear here personally, I am beyond grateful, and also deeply honored."
"It is only right, only right." Shui Qianheng said with a chuckle.
"Ah," Zhou Tian Shen Di looked at Yun Che and sighed heavily: "Back then at the Xuan Shen Assembly, what I was looking for was a 'miracle' like you. Your appearance filled me with ecstasy, but I failed to protect you, allowing you to suffer the calamity of death, which nearly became a lifelong regret. Now that I see you are well, my heart is filled with joy and relief."
Yun Che said gratefully: "I am unworthy... I have no way to repay such kindness."
Zhou Tian Shen Di smiled and shook his head, then sighed again: "No wonder you were able to overpower the Four Divine Sons at the Xuan Shen Assembly and top the God-Sealing Battle. So it turns out you have such a master. And no wonder Yinxue Realm King did not personally appear at the Xuan Shen Assembly."
"To severely injure Luo Guxie within a hundred breaths, such cultivation..." Zhou Tian Shen Di didn't finish, because what came next was too shocking. Instead, he turned and said: "I have been unaware all this time that there existed such an extraordinary woman in the north of our Eastern Divine Region."
Mu Xuanyin said: "Yin Xue Realm is, after all, just a small realm. I did not intend to conceal it, but rather dared not attract too much attention."
Zhou Tian Shen Di nodded... He understood, of course, but what he couldn't suppress was the shock.
Xia Qingyue said: "Senior Mu, Luo Guxie had already been persuaded to leave. Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
What she meant by "change your mind" was why she had actively exposed the strength she had always hidden... Exposing one's "trump card" was usually unwise.
Mu Xuanyin said: "The Crimson Calamity could erupt at any moment, and it concerns the life and death of the Eastern Divine Region. Naturally, I should not hold back."
Zhou Tian Shen Di nodded in approval: "For you to think this way is a blessing for our Eastern Domain."
"Furthermore, I did not want others to think Yin Xue is a place to be bullied! Luo Guxie's temperament is sinister and unruly. If I hadn't done this, she would surely have found an excuse to come again after you left."
"I see." Xia Qingyue nodded slightly. But this reason did not fully convince her.
However, a moment later, she suddenly seemed to think of something. Her gaze shifted slightly, becoming somewhat more complicated, and she asked a second question: "Senior Mu, Yun Che's return this time was probably something he didn't want others to know. Yet now, news has suddenly spread throughout the Eastern Divine Region, and the source is the Saint Universe Realm. For Zhou Tian Shen Di and Glazed Light Realm King to arrive so quickly, you must have heard the rumors almost immediately. The source of the rumors should also be the Saint Universe Realm, correct?"
"Yes," Zhou Tian Shen Di nodded: "The Star-Breaking Palace of the Saint Universe Realm suddenly mobilized and was heading north at great speed. This was impossible to ignore. Upon investigation, I learned that it was not Luo Changsheng in the Star-Breaking Palace, but Luo Guxie."
"Before leaving, Luo Guxie had angrily declared that she 'must personally kill Yun Che.' This angry declaration spread far and wide, so it was easy to find out. Upon first hearing this rumor, I couldn't believe it. Given the Evil Infant's calamity, it was virtually impossible for Yun Che to have escaped alive. But then I received a sound transmission from the Moon God Realm, which indicated it might very well be true. After much deliberation, I decided to come personally to investigate."
"...?" For the third time, Yun Che heard the words "Evil Infant."
"I did the same." Shui Qianheng said.
"As expected." Xia Qingyue said: "In that case, why didn't Senior Mu continue to press Luo Guxie on where she learned that Yun Che was still alive and that he was in Yin Xue Realm?"
Mu Xuanyin glanced at Yun Che and said: "On this matter, Yun Che should already have an answer in his heart. I'll leave it for him to handle himself."
Yun Che: "..."
"Oh?" The few people present all showed puzzled expressions.
"Yun Che," Zhou Tian Shen Di asked: "At the time of the Evil Infant's calamity back then, a great number of Star Gods, Moon Gods, Fan Kings, and our Zhoutian Guardians fell. The Star God Realm was reduced to silence under the calamity. How exactly did you manage to escape?"
"...!!!" Zhou Tian Shen Di's words shook Yun Che to the core. He exclaimed urgently: "What did you say?"
The Star God Realm... reduced to silence? A great number of Star Gods and Moon Gods fell? Hearing these words, anyone would be horrified. Yun Che immediately realized his loss of composure and quickly calmed down, frowning as he asked: "I haven't been in the God Realm these past few years, and I didn't die back then..."
"Yun Che had already used a Void Stone to escape from the Star God Realm before the Evil Infant's calamity broke out," Mu Xuanyin suddenly said. "He has spent these years in the lower realms and only recently returned. So he doesn't know about the Evil Infant matter. I haven't had time to tell him yet. I will speak to him about it later."
Yun Che: "..."
"Oh... I see." Zhou Tian Shen Di nodded, not pressing further: "In any case, that Yun Che is alive is a blessing for our Eastern Domain. That the Eastern Domain has you, Yinxue Realm King, is also a great fortune. Now that our Eastern Divine Region is shrouded by the crimson shadow, the disaster behind it may be more terrible than anyone imagines. To have Yinxue Realm King as an ally gives our Eastern Divine Region an additional glimmer of hope."
Mu Xuanyin said: "Zhou Tian Shen Di overpraise me. I do not deserve such words."
"With your strength, you are worthy of any praise in this world." Zhou Tian Shen Di said with a chuckle: "I have not wasted my trip. I shall no longer impose."
His personal visit had also been with the thought of bringing Yun Che back to the Zhou Tian God Realm, but now it seemed unnecessary.
Mu Xuanyin tried to retain him: "For Zhou Tian Shen Di to personally visit Yin Xue is both a great kindness and a great honor. At least let me fulfill my duties as a host."
"Hehe, no need." Zhou Tian Shen Di smiled: "The Zhou Tian Assembly is approaching, so I will soon meet with the two Realm Kings of Yin Xue and Liu Guang again. Meiyin, Poyun, I will also need to borrow your strength this time."
Huo Poyun stepped forward and said solemnly: "Poyun has received the great kindness of Zhou Tian Realm's rebirth. Whatever you command, I will not refuse even unto death."
"Meiyin will go with Father too." Shui Meiyin said seriously, while secretly glancing at Yun Che, as if wanting to say more but stopping.
"Good." Zhou Tian Shen Di nodded in approval. Under the current situation, the sudden appearance of a figure like Mu Xuanyin in the Eastern Divine Region was undoubtedly the best possible news.
As for how she, located in a middle-rank star realm, could break the "boundary" that only king realms could break and achieve the Tenth-rank Divine Lord level, now was not the time to investigate.
"In that case, I shall..."
Before he could finish, his voice and expression simultaneously froze. A thick layer of black aura rapidly surged across his face.
Zhou Tian Shen Di's sudden change startled everyone. Shui Qianheng furrowed his brow and said: "Zhou Tian Shen Di, you..."
Pff!!
Zhou Tian Shen Di's body trembled violently, and a mouthful of scarlet blood sprayed out... the blood was a terrifying dark black.
"...!?" Yun Che was truly greatly shocked. Zhou Tian Shen Di's condition was clearly a flare-up of internal injuries. But what kind of person was Zhou Tian Shen Di? Who could injure him? And who would dare to?
Moreover, the black blood he spat out... was clearly seething with an extremely dense, and of an extraordinarily high level, dark aura!
He also suddenly noticed that aside from him, although the others also showed surprise, it was not the shock that should have been expected. Shui Meiyin said: "Grandpa Zhoutian, are you alright?"
Zhou Tian Shen Di pressed one hand to his chest and said with a chuckle: "It's nothing. I didn't expect it to flare up suddenly. Sorry to have alarmed you."
Although he was smiling, his complexion was clearly very bad, and the muscles on his body were twitching slightly, clearly in great pain.
Yun Che: "...?"
"The Evil Infant's calamity has passed three years already, and even you, Senior... are helpless?" Huo Poyun said incredulously.
"Although the Evil Infant only recovered a remnant of its power, its terror is beyond ordinary comprehension. The only one who can quickly dispel it is the Western Domain Dragon Empress's unique Light Profound Force. With my cultivation, it will probably take several more years to completely dissolve it." Thinking of the current situation in the Eastern Domain, he sighed.
Shui Qianheng frowned and said: "I heard that Zhou Tian sent someone to seek help from the Western Domain Dragon Empress. Could it be that the Western Domain Dragon Empress refused to help?"
Yun Che: "..."
"It is not so." Zhou Tian Shen Di sighed: "It just so happens that the Western Domain Dragon Empress was in seclusion. To prevent anyone from disturbing her, the Dragon Emperor personally set up a barrier at the Reincarnation Forbidden Land, and no living being could approach. This is also fate."
"... I see." Shui Qianheng exhaled slightly. At the level of the Western Domain Dragon Empress, once she entered seclusion, no one knew when it would end. It could be ten years or eight years, or even a hundred or a thousand years—that was also normal.
Yun Che: "..." (Shen Xi... is in seclusion?)
"Hehe, no need to worry. A brief period of meditation and I'll be better... Farewell."
Zhou Tian Shen Di waved his hand, revealing a comforting smile.
Without a doubt, among the Divine Emperors of the Eastern Divine Region, and even the four directions, Zhou Tian Shen Di was the one who least resembled a Divine Emperor. He had no arrogance, no intimidating authority. Though he stood at the pinnacle of chaos, he never looked down on others, only showing an eternal gentleness toward all living beings.
"Wait!" Yun Che suddenly spoke. After a moment of hesitation, he continued: "Senior, the demonic energy eroding your body... I might be able to try to dissolve it."