Chapter 1467: Borrow Yun Che for a Moment
A host of lofty, powerful figures praised and flattered him to the utmost before him. Though he knew it was because of the borrowed authority from the fox, no one could dislike such a feeling.
This kind of reverence, where even Divine Emperors bowed in thanks, was something probably no one had ever experienced before.
At this moment, Yun Che spoke: "Everyone need not be like this. I haven't finished speaking yet."
The hall finally quieted down, with all eyes focused on Yun Che. His expression was solemn and grave as he said: "Senior Demon Emperor did indeed say in person that he would not indiscriminately kill living beings, nor would he bring calamity to the world out of hatred. However, this by no means signifies the end of the tribulation. You all seem to have forgotten one thing."
Yun Che's expression and words instantly made everyone uneasy. Mu Xuanyin's icy brows sank: "What do you mean by that? Explain immediately!"
"Yes." Yun Che quickly responded, speaking slowly: "As everyone should know, back then, it wasn't only the Calamity Demon Emperor who was exiled beyond the Chaos. There were also the nine hundred Demon Gods of the Calamity Demon Clan who accompanied her!"
These words made the air suddenly congeal. Xia Qingyue furrowed her brows: "Are you saying… those nine hundred Demon Gods… still exist!?"
The gazes converging on Yun Che grew heavy, and his voice unconsciously became several times heavier: "Senior Demon Emperor informed me that although she alone has returned this time, the nine hundred Demon Gods of that era did not all perish in the Outer Chaos as we assumed. Instead, nearly ten percent—almost a hundred Demon Gods—have survived until now."
"This…" Everyone felt as if struck by a heavy hammer, their bodies and souls shaking violently.
"The reason they did not return together with Senior Demon Emperor is that they feared being wiped out by the prepared Divine Race before they could exact revenge, resulting in total annihilation. At the same time, they are limited by the space of the Outer Chaos and cannot approach the spatial tunnel opened by the Cosmic Thorn on the Wall of Chaos in a short time."
"But it is only a 'short time.'" Yun Che's voice grew even heavier: "Senior Demon Emperor said that although the power of the Cosmic Thorn cannot recover quickly in the current Chaos space, relying on their own strength, these Demon Gods can still temporarily open a spatial tunnel close to the Wall of Chaos from the Outer Chaos. Then, they can enter the Chaos world through that scarlet tunnel on the Wall of Chaos… and the shortest time is just a few months!"
"Wha… at?!"
The joy and excitement from before were instantly extinguished. Beyond great shock, everyone felt a chill spreading through their entire bodies.
In the current Chaos world, a single Demon God was enough to cover the world in destruction. Nearly a hundred Demon Gods—if they were to enter the Chaos together, it was impossible to imagine what would happen.
"Such a thing!" Zhou Tian Shen Di's face no longer held any warmth or relief. His brows slanted upward like swords.
Although the Calamity Demon Emperor believed back then that the first God Emperor, Mo E, could not have plotted against her, she still took precautions. She did not go alone but brought nine hundred Demon Gods with her. As a result, those nine hundred accompanying Demon Gods were also exiled together. This was clearly recorded in various accounts. When the Calamity Demon Emperor appeared alone that day, they all naturally assumed those Demon Gods had perished. After all, there was still a gap of one realm between a Demon God and a Demon Emperor. That the Demon Emperor could survive in the Outer Chaos until now did not necessarily mean the Demon Gods could.
Unexpectedly, after the Demon Emperor, nearly a hundred Demon Gods were about to return to the world.
And that spatial tunnel, like a scarlet crystal, had indeed been "embedded" in the Wall of Chaos. For nearly a month, it had shown no signs of disappearing, hardly changing at all.
Just then, Huo Poyun suddenly spoke: "Everyone need not panic so. Even if all these Demon Gods return to the world, they will all obey the commands of the Calamity Demon Emperor. Since the Calamity Demon Emperor has already promised not to bring disaster to the world, she will naturally also restrain these Demon Gods."
Huo Poyun's words calmed the hearts of many. Yun Che glanced at Huo Poyun and said: "I thought so too at first. But the reality is much crueler."
"Senior Demon Emperor indeed will not bring disaster to the world. However… she told me in a heavy, unquestionable tone that she will only restrain herself. As for those Demon Gods who will return in a few months, she will absolutely not control them."
Boom…
The suddenly chaotic aura caused the space to tremble violently, and the great hall nearly shattered.
First, they felt relief and joy, then shock. After Huo Poyun's few words, they calmed slightly, only to be horrified again… This calamity, which concerned life and death and was so close at hand, made the emotions of these Divine Lords rise and fall like towering waves.
"Although it is cruel, this is actually the most normal outcome." Yun Che sighed: "The suffering and torment these Demon Gods endured in the Outer Chaos over the years, the hatred and resentment they accumulated, are far beyond what anyone can imagine. They are clansmen who shared hardships with Senior Demon Emperor, and moreover, they were exiled because of her… No matter how kind Senior Demon Emperor is by nature, how could she stop them from venting their hatred?"
"Even if they exhaust their hatred and then do whatever they want to the current Chaos, Senior Demon Emperor will not restrain them in the slightest. After all, the billions of mortal beings cannot compare to even a single one of her few clansmen."
"Furthermore…" Yun Che's words were harsher by the moment, but he had to make things clear: "These Demon Gods are not as powerful as Senior Demon Emperor. Their minds have already been twisted over the years in the Outer Chaos. Senior Demon Emperor herself told me that they have long since become true demons amid prolonged hatred, anger, struggle, torment, suffering, and death. What these kinds of demons will do when they return to the world… is unimaginable."
The great hall was silent as a ghostly realm. The cold air of the Yin Xue Realm could not invade their bodies, yet they felt an icy chill piercing deep into their marrow.
"Several months… exactly how many months?" Zhou Tian Shen Di asked. His expression was still relatively calm, but his tone had completely changed.
Yun Che shook his head: "Senior Demon Emperor did not specify. She originally planned to return after the Cosmic Thorn's power recovered enough to bring in the Demon Gods. But upon arriving, she discovered that the Chaos aura had already changed, making it extremely difficult for the Cosmic Thorn's power to recover. The Demon Gods outside the Chaos do not know this. So, they should wait for some time before opening a passage on their own… Therefore, the best case scenario is that it will take a little longer than 'several months.'"
"No," Xia Qingyue suddenly spoke, her tone calm: "Those Demon Gods endured for millions of years to achieve this result. Now that they know the Wall of Chaos has been successfully breached… from a human nature perspective, I do not believe they will calmly wait for the Calamity Demon Emperor to return and fetch them. Instead, they will likely begin forcing open a spatial tunnel immediately."
"Therefore, we should consider the shortest time and prepare for the worst."
No one refuted Xia Qingyue's words. Indeed, with centuries of torment and vengeful Demon Gods… they probably wouldn't wait even half a breath.
"Sooner or later, what difference does it make?" An Upper Realm King sat down weakly, letting out a heavy sigh.
Nearly a hundred Demon Gods—and vengeful ones at that!
"The Cosmic Thorn's power cannot recover quickly, which means it's impossible to open a second spatial tunnel." The Saint Universe Realm King said in a low voice: "Is there no way… to destroy the tunnel on the Wall of Chaos?"
"Impossible!" Zhou Tian Shen Di immediately vetoed: "The spatial tunnel that the Cosmic Thorn took so many years to open cannot be destroyed or interfered with by the power of our current era. This attempt would not only be impossible to succeed, but would also very likely anger the Calamity Demon Emperor."
"That is indeed the case." Xia Qingyue nodded slightly, deep in thought.
"Does Zhou Tian Shen Di have any countermeasures?" Qianye Fantian asked.
Zhou Tian Shen Di shook his head: "You are most clear about the limits of our current era's power. At the level of a Demon God, even a single one is basically impossible to deal with, let alone a hundred. What 'countermeasures' can we think of and execute that could interfere with the level of Demon Gods?"
Qianye Fantian let out a heavy sigh.
"The only hope still rests on Divine Son Yun." At this point, Zhou Tian Shen Di's address for Yun Che had completely turned to "Divine Son Yun." His voice was heavy, his gaze carrying deep entreaty and expectation: "Divine Son Yun, it really is only you…"
Aside from Yun Che, they didn't even have the possibility of saying a single word to the Calamity Demon Emperor.
"Zhou Tian Shen Di, you need not say more. I understand." Yun Che took a long breath: "Although the hope is slim, I will do my utmost. Even if I cannot succeed, at the very least… I hope to obtain a relatively best possible outcome."
Zhou Tian Shen Di nodded deeply, moved: "That you can say this is a blessing for all living beings. Sigh… We originally thought we possessed the supreme power of our era, but before this tribulation, we are so insignificant and powerless. The burden of saving the world rests on your shoulders alone. Beyond gratitude, we are deeply ashamed."
Yun Che said: "Zhou Tian Shen Di need not be like this. After all, I too am a person of this era. Saving the world is saving myself. Moreover, when the Evil God left behind his divine power inheritance back then, it was for today's tribulation. Since I have obtained the Evil God's power and received his grace, I naturally should fulfill his last wish."
"As a Creation God, to leave such grace for the mortals of later generations… the Evil God was indeed a great deity." Zhou Tian Shen Di sighed deeply: "Divine Son Yun, if I had known everything earlier, I would have exhausted everything to protect your safety. That way, you would not have nearly faced an annihilating tribulation a few years ago."
Yun Che smiled faintly: "If I had revealed it earlier, not only would no one have believed it, but it would have invited countless covetous eyes. Everyone here should understand this very well."
"Indeed, that is true." Qianye Fantian stepped forward, his face dark and eyes cold, sweeping over the crowd: "The saying 'having a treasured object is a crime' is true. This world has no shortage of greedy people. Not to mention whether the Evil God's divine power left behind can be possessed by another. From now on, whoever dares to covet anything from Divine Son Yun will be an enemy of our Brahma Emperor Divine Realm, and will not be forgiven!"
Yun Che: "..."
"Brahma Heavenly God Emperor is right!"
"Not even to mention coveting. From now on, whoever dares to offend Divine Son Yun will be offending our Zhe Xing Realm!"
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The various Realm Kings echoed in unison, each with a hardened expression and concealed anger, as if anyone who dared to provoke Yun Che from now on would be their mortal enemy.
"Divine Son Yun, you were able to make the Calamity Demon Emperor set aside her resentment. Then, it is also possible for you to gain hope before those Demon Gods return to the world." Zhou Tian Shen Di stepped forward a few paces, each word heavy: "Even if there is only a slight turn of fortune, you will save countless innocent beings and even more likely secure long-term peace for our era. By then, you will truly be the Lord of Salvation. All beings of the world will hold you in great respect. Whoever dares to harm you then will be attacked in anger by not only us, but by all the world's living beings."
As he spoke, Zhou Tian Shen Di once again bowed deeply: "Regardless of what the future holds, during this time, if Divine Son Yun has any needs or requests, please state them freely. I will certainly comply without exception. If Divine Son Yun can succeed in saving the world, then the entire Zhou Tian Realm is willing to be driven and commanded by you!"
Zhou Tian Shen Di's words were shocking in every sentence, but his expression was extremely solemn. And it was not said to Yun Che alone, but proclaimed publicly, every word from the depths of his heart, resounding and stirring the soul.