# Chapter 1489: Qianye's True Face
"You… placed a slave mark on her?" Mu Xuanyin finally spoke… it was the only possibility she could think of, even though the very words were the most absurd and impossible thing in the world.
"Mn, hehe." Yun Che smiled somewhat smugly. The extreme reactions around him, twisted to the breaking point, seemed perfectly unexaggerated in the face of such a thing as Qianye Ying'er being planted with his slave mark: "Master is truly clever."
The moment the words left his mouth, he jolted and quickly corrected himself: "Disciple… disciple means to say, Master is wise."
To have the Fandi Shennü as a slave, yet still be so in "awe" of her—a strange glimmer passed through Mu Xuanyin's icy eyes, and her mind finally calmed down at this moment: "Is this the purpose for which Qingyue took you away?"
She knew Yun Che's capabilities best. She absolutely did not believe this was something he could have accomplished on his own.
"Yes." Yun Che replied honestly: "If Master wishes to know, this disciple will report in detail."
Mu Xuanyin turned around and said: "It's nothing now. All of you, withdraw."
"Ah… yes."
Mu Xuanyin's order took everyone a long while to respond to. Though they finally came back to their senses, the shock in their hearts was still like towering waves. As they retreated, their gazes kept sweeping toward Yun Che and the Fandi Shennü, their livers, hearts, spleens, and lungs all trembling violently.
Qianye Ying'er—how many divine realm heroes could only dream of a single glance at her? The Fandi Shennü, whom even the Southern Domain's number one Divine Emperor had pursued for years without so much as a touch, was actually… willing to be Yun Che's slave!?
This was absolutely the most inconceivable, most unbelievable, most insane thing they—no, if it spread, it would be the most unbelievable thing any being, any living creature, would ever hear in their lifetimes.
The Dragon Queen and the Divine Maiden—legend said they possessed six-tenths of the world's beauty, the two most dazzling women in the world! The Dragon Queen was the Dragon Emperor's wife, while the Divine Maiden's final destination, in the eyes of the world, even if not equal to the Dragon Emperor, should be at the level of a Divine Emperor. Who could have imagined she would belong to Yun Che… and as his slave!
Even setting aside titles like the Godchild Who Saves the World, the mere fact that he had obtained the Divine Maiden made Yun Che, in many senses, a man comparable to the Dragon Emperor in the eyes of the world.
One could imagine… no, one could not imagine how those Realm Kings, Divine Sons, and Divine Emperors who lusted after, admired, and coveted the Fandi Shennü would be driven mad with jealousy and rage when they learned of this news.
"Shadow slave, rise," Yun Che said lightly, but did not have her follow him: "Stay here. Without my order, you are not to go anywhere!"
"Yes." Qianye Ying'er's eyes and face carried an innate cold aloofness and pride, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at her or dare approach. But her reply was exceptionally obedient.
Back in the Sacred Hall, Yun Che recounted to Mu Xuanyin in great detail how he had schemed against Qianye Fantian and Qianye Ying'er.
Among the people he trusted most in this world, and to whom he would hide nothing, Mu Xuanyin was definitely one.
Especially after learning from Xia Qingyue how Mu Xuanyin had risked the enormous danger of implicating the Yin Xue Realm to rescue him from certain death four years ago, his heart's agitation was beyond words.
Throughout Yun Che's account, Mu Xuanyin did not interrupt or speak, but her gaze shifted several times… especially when Xia Qingyue had so easily guessed that Yun Che could wield Dark Profound Force.
"The Eastern Domain's number one Divine Emperor and number one Divine Maiden—two figures who could be called the most terrifying in the Eastern Divine Region—were so easily manipulated in the palm of her hand." Mu Xuanyin frowned and murmured: "The legendary Glazed Heart is truly that astonishing…"
"Qingyue's changes are indeed significant." After a moment's thought, Yun Che still said: "So significant that they even frighten me a little."
"She is the last person in this world who would harm you. What is there for you to fear? Like this time, she bore all the risks, yet gave you all the benefits."
Mu Xuanyin spoke as if with feeling: "You really should be grateful she is not your enemy."
Yun Che: "Uh…"
"Although this act will certainly shock the entire world, for you, it is indeed an excellent outcome." Mu Xuanyin said slowly: "In this world, there is no more perfect, no more reassuring guardian than a slave mark—let alone when Qianye Ying'er's strength is comparable to a Divine Emperor, and with Zhou Tian Shen Di as witness. With her protecting you, anyone can rest assured about your safety."
Although Yun Che had the protection of Jie Tian Mo Di, Mo Di could not guard him every moment. If someone wanted to harm him without regard for consequences, many could easily succeed.
But now, with Qianye Ying'er by his side, bearing a slave mark, it was truly hard not to feel reassured.
"Now that you have the Fandi Shennü as a slave and the protection of Zhou Tian and the Moon God, even without Jie Tian Mo Di's deterrent, you can already swagger through the Eastern Divine Region." Mu Xuanyin gave a light snort, hard to discern what emotion lay behind her words.
"And Master too," Yun Che quickly added: "Master is my greatest and most important guardian deity… always has been."
"…" Mu Xuanyin's icy eyes flickered. From Yun Che's gaze, which looked directly at her without flinching, she sensed that he seemed to already know about what happened four years ago.
Mu Xuanyin turned her back and said coldly: "Yun Che, I'll say it again. My current personal disciple is only Mu Feixue. You are no longer my disciple!"
"…" Yun Che did not respond.
Mu Xuanyin's gaze was complicated—perhaps with a complexity even she herself could not understand. She let out a soft breath and said: "You should go attend to serious matters. The matter of Jie Tian Mo Di concerns the safety of the entire Chaos. Even if only for yourself, you must do your utmost."
"Disciple understands," Yun Che replied. "But before that, disciple wishes to go to one place first."
Mu Xuanyin: "?"
"The Taichu Divine Realm," Yun Che said softly, his chest heaving: "I want to… I must, find her and bring her back."
Mu Xuanyin closed her eyes slightly. After a moment, instead of stopping him, she said with extraordinary calm: "From the day Mo Di returned to the world, this world has become one where demons rule. It's just that Jie Tian Mo Di has yet to proclaim it to the world."
Mu Xuanyin's words were fact—a hidden truth known to all who knew of Jie Tian Mo Di's return.
"Then, the Evil Infant who was once unacceptable to the world might now become acceptable—or at least something the world has no choice but to accept. And it's a very likely possibility. For her, and for you, this is a great opportunity. You… indeed should go find her."
What Mu Xuanyin said was almost exactly the same as Xia Qingyue.
Yun Che looked up, staring blankly at Mu Xuanyin's back, unable to speak for a moment.
Xia Qingyue's lack of rejection toward Dark Profound Force and the Evil Infant came from her origins in the lower realm, without the deep-rooted perceptions of the divine realm. But Mu Xuanyin… she had accepted his Dark Profound Force, and now she was even actively urging him to go find the Evil Infant that the world feared and rejected.
"She became the Evil Infant because of you. Her power will be unreservedly willing to be used for you. If you can find her, with another power of her level by your side, even if her existence remains unacceptable to the world, you will become the most untouchable figure in this world."
"If you want to go, go now."
The Taichu Divine Realm was an extremely dangerous place for Yun Che, but Mu Xuanyin's words carried little worry, because he had the Fandi Shennü to protect him.
And the Fandi Shennü was rumored to be the one most familiar with the Taichu Divine Realm—she had entered and exited it more times than any of the Eastern Domain's Divine Emperors.
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Within the Chaos space, the Dun Yue Immortal Palace flew swiftly toward the center of Chaos. Although not at full speed, it was certainly fast enough to leave most Divine Lords in the dust.
To enter the Taichu Divine Realm, the strength of the Divine Sovereign realm was the baseline—yes! In the divine realm, a Divine Sovereign who dominated an entire region was merely the entry threshold for the Taichu Divine Realm. Even a Divine King entering would be no different from courting death.
Yun Che's purpose this time was not training or opportunity, but to find Mo Li.
Ever since learning from Xia Qingyue that she was definitely in the Taichu Divine Realm, Yun Che couldn't wait a single day longer.
Mo Li, I thought I had lost you forever. But the news that you're still alive is the most beautiful celestial melody I've ever heard in my life. Scourge of the world, Evil Infant… as long as you're alive, nothing else matters.
You knew from the start that I possessed the Nirvana Flame bestowed by the Phoenix deity. So you must have known I was still alive… but these past few years, you didn't come to find me, nor did you appear before the world again.
I know why…
In this world, who could understand you better than me?
This time, no matter what, I won't let you escape again.
The vast space receded rapidly, and the Taichu Divine Realm grew closer and closer. Inside the Dun Yue Immortal Palace, Qianye Ying'er stood quietly beside him, her flowing golden hair gently brushing against her bewitching, demonic waist and hip curves.
This was the first time Yun Che had been alone with Qianye Ying'er. But the terrifying aura emanating from her bloodline and profound veins still made his liver tremble from time to time.
The role of "Divine Maiden's master" was something he would probably need quite some time to adjust to.
"Shadow slave," Yun Che suddenly spoke, in a rather stern and commanding tone: "Take off your face mask!"
He had never seen Qianye Ying'er's true face before. It seemed that no one had seen it for many years.
Since many years ago, Qianye Ying'er had always worn a mask covering her face, revealing only her lips, chin, and a small portion of her jade-like countenance. The reason, according to rumors, was that her true face caused too much trouble. Other rumors said it was because Qianye Ying'er felt her features were unworthy of being seen by men.
Regardless of the reason, at least in the perception of the world, she was the only woman of this era who could rival Shen Xi in beauty.
Every time he faced Shen Xi, Yun Che felt a surreal sense of falling into a dreamlike fairyland.
Shen Xi was truly that kind of beauty—so beautiful it was unreal, so beautiful it seemed unworthy of the mortal world, unworthy even of dreams. Unless seen with one's own eyes, it was absolutely impossible to believe that a woman could be beautiful to such an extent…
Having seen Shen Xi's face, no one would ever doubt why the supreme Dragon Emperor of this era could be so infatuated with her.
Every time Yun Che pressed her beneath him, he would be especially wild… and every time, he felt as if even ten thousand deaths would not be regretted.
That was how "terrifying" Shen Xi was.
A woman like her, beyond the mortal world, beyond dreams—could Qianye Ying'er truly compare?
To be honest, Yun Che was quite doubtful.
"Yes." Qianye Ying'er responded softly. Her arm rose, jade fingers brushing lightly, and her golden face mask silently fell into her hand.
Her true face, which she had not shown to anyone for so long, was now completely and closely presented within Yun Che's line of sight.
In that instant, the world within the Dun Yue Immortal Palace fell silent. Because Yun Che's breath, his heartbeat, even the flow of his blood, all came to a complete stop.
The moonlight that had brightly illuminated the Dun Yue space quietly dimmed, until no one could perceive its presence anymore.
Yun Che stared, dumbfounded, as if under a curse. His entire body was motionless, his eyes utterly frozen… Every thread of his sight, every wisp of his soul, was drawn by an irresistible force, plunging into an endless abyss…
Time seemed to have completely stopped.
Boom!
The Dun Yue Immortal Palace seemed to have collided with a meteor, producing a dull cracking sound.
Yun Che's pupils constricted. He violently turned his head away, both eyes tightly shut, breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently as if he had just endured several days and nights of life-and-death battle.
"Put the mask back on," Yun Che said, panting. "Without my order, you are never to take it off!"
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[Off to witness the next scene (]