# Chapter 1745: Heartbreak (Part 2)
The light blue profound light rippled like water ripples as it shimmered.
Yun Che recognized it at a glance — this was the unique profound energy aura of the Liuguang Realm. Back during the Xuan Shen Assembly, he had fought against both Shui Meiyin and Shui Yingyue.
"Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jade? And four of them?" Qianye Ying'er walked over, staring at the water jade in Tian Guhu's hand with deep astonishment in her eyes.
"Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jade?" It was the first time Yun Che had heard the name.
"A high-grade and rare toy," Qianye Ying'er said. "In essence, it's a type of Mysterious Shadow Stone. However, it's far more precious than ordinary Mysterious Shadow Stones, extremely scarce in existence, and only forms in the Illusion Heart Heavenly Pool of the Liuguang Realm, which receives the greatest blessings of starlight."
"Aside from being beautiful and rare, if there's any other unique characteristic... it's said that when using it to record shadow images, it can do so silently and without a trace."
"Mysterious Shadow Stone?" Yun Che pondered thoughtfully, then reached out and grasped the four Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jades from Tian Guhu's hand into his palm. He swept his divine sense through them, and his expression suddenly changed.
Qianye Ying'er immediately noticed. "What's wrong?"
"..." Yun Che did not react.
Qianye Ying'er stepped forward, her divine sense directly penetrated into the Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jades in Yun Che's hand. In the next instant, her gaze froze, and the intensity of her expression and aura shifted even more drastically than Yun Che's by several times.
She abruptly turned her head and asked Tian Guhu, "Who gave these Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jades to you? No! Who gave them to Chi Wuyue?"
Tian Guhu had rarely interacted with Qianye Ying'er, and it was the first time he heard such an urgent tone from her. Alarmed inside, he tried to recall and then said, "The Demon Empress seemed to mention... a woman with the surname Shui."
"Shui Yingyue... or Shui Meiyin?" Qianye Ying'er asked again urgently. But as soon as the words left her mouth, she immediately turned and said to Fen Daoqi, "Immediately gather the Zhou Tian profound jades and reopen the projection formation!"
Fen Daoqi did not ask why and immediately took his leave to carry out the order.
"No need." After the initial shock, Yun Che let out a disdainful light laugh. "At this point, why should I need to prove anything to anyone?"
"No, it's very necessary!" Qianye Ying'er's eyes shimmered with deep surprise and excitement. "These four Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jades are worth trillions of demon soldiers!"
"And their influence will extend far beyond just the Eastern Divine Region — it will also affect the Southern Divine Region and the Western Divine Region!"
Yun Che: "..."
"That little girl from the Liuguang Realm actually prepared such a terrifying contingency! Could it be that she had foreseen the changes that might occur later?"
"Heh... as expected of the Stainless Divine Soul!"
Qianye Ying'er's words still carried a deep, uncontrollable excitement. And she had even used the word "terrifying."
Moreover, she, who was inherently proud and rarely acknowledged others, let out an exclamation of admiration that she could barely contain.
Yun Che did not stop her anymore.
At this point, he really didn't need to prove anything to anyone — because the world was not worthy of it!
But what Qianye Ying'er said was also completely correct. On the battlefield, it was worth far more than trillions of demon soldiers!
In that regard, Chi Wuyue sending Tian Guhu to personally deliver it was not an exaggeration — even if she sent all nine Demonesses in a group, it wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Fen Daoqi personally arranged everything with great efficiency. Soon, the energy of the Zhou Tian Projection Array was fully charged, and images from Zhou Tian were once again projected through countless Star Monuments across almost the entire space of the Eastern Divine Region.
Qianye Ying'er did not hand the Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jades to anyone else. Instead, she stepped forward herself and transferred the image from the first Illusion Heart Glazed Shadow Jade into the projection, covering the entire Eastern Divine Region.
The moment the Zhou Tian Projection was reactivated, it instantly drew the attention of all Eastern Domain profound practitioners, and countless battlefields came to a halt.
Unlike the shocking and miserable scene of the first projection, when the profound practitioners looked up, they saw a starry realm suffused with strange red light, along with figures wearing various attires and profound light colors.
They remembered that red light — it was clearly the eerie crimson glow that could be seen anywhere in the Eastern Divine Region during the "Crimson Calamity" four years ago.
And when they saw the figures in the projection, each and every one was stunned speechless.
They saw Fantian Shen Di, Zhou Tian Shen Di, Star Gods, Moon Gods, Brahma Kings, Guardians... they saw Saint Universe Realm King, Liuguang Realm King... one after another of the upper Realm Kings.
They even saw the Supreme Dragon Emperor and the Western Region Divine Emperor, as well as Nanming Shendi of the Southern Divine Region.
Every single person they laid eyes on had a world-shaking reputation — because all of them were Divine Lords!
The only exception was a man dressed in an Ice Phoenix snow-white garment.
Yun Che!
Completely different from the Demon Lord Yun Che they had seen in the projection a few days ago, the Yun Che in this projection was respectfully bowing to the seniors around him, his posture peaceful and reverent. Occasionally, when he looked up toward the direction of the crimson light, a faint trace of tension could be seen beneath his calm expression.
There was not a single shred of killing intent. His eyes were not an abyss, but rather a quiet lake that wished not to be stained by any worldly strife.
They heard Zhou Tian Shen Di begin to narrate the purpose of the "Zhou Tian Conference" in an extremely grave tone... and at that moment, they suddenly realized that this was actually a projection of the "Zhou Tian Conference" from four years ago!
Four years ago, when the Crimson Calamity fully erupted, the Zhou Tian God Realm, in response to the calamity, had constructed an enormous dimensional profound formation that was said to connect to the edge of the Chaos. Afterwards, they convened a "Zhou Tian Conference" that was supposedly only for Divine Lords to participate in.
This matter was widely known not only in the Eastern Divine Region but throughout the entire God Realm.
But what exactly happened during the "Zhou Tian Conference" was almost completely unknown to anyone except the participating Divine Lords.
After about two or three months, the Crimson Rift suddenly disappeared, and the frequent beast riots caused by the Crimson Calamity never broke out again.
It was said that the crimson light was a rift in the Chaos, and by gathering the power of countless Divine Lords from various divine regions, they successfully annihilated it... and incidentally, they also knocked the greatest menace, the Evil Infant, out of the Chaos through the Crimson Rift.
The incident where Yun Che was exposed as a demon and subsequently hunted by the various realms also occurred around that time.
And now, they suddenly found themselves witnessing the complete "Zhou Tian Conference" of that year through this projection from Zhou Tian.
Zhou Tian Shen Di explained the purpose of the Zhou Tian Conference, then, in an even heavier tone, recounted a legend that seemed almost like a phantom myth, involving the ancient Jie Tian Mo Di and the demons under her command.
And that legend quickly became reality.
In a state of utter disbelief, they watched as the assembled Divine Lords jointly attacked the Crimson Rift... and then witnessed with their own eyes a terrifying woman in black robes with black pupils slowly walking out of the Crimson Rift.
The moment that woman stepped out, even through a mere projection, the millions of beings in the Eastern Divine Region felt a pressure that seemed capable of shattering their souls.
"Filthy divine race, and they send a bunch of lowly mortal insects like you to welcome this Sovereign!?"
The majestic and supreme voice declared the return of the Demon Emperor to the mortal world.
They saw the Divine Lords trembling, the Divine Emperors quaking in fear... even the most powerful Dragon Emperor had his entire body suffused with deep terror.
They saw the immensely powerful Three Brahma Gods of the Brahma Emperor God Realm being obliterated in an instant by Jie Tian Mo Di, crushed like ants.
They saw the Divine Lords and Divine Emperors who stood above all beings kneeling to the ground, displaying a state of fear and abasement so humble it was almost unbelievable — bowing in submission and begging for mercy.
"Senior Demon Emperor, will you permit a junior to speak?"
In the midst of fear and despair, only one person stepped forward, standing alone before Jie Tian Mo Di, revealing his Evil God inheritance and the Heavenly Poison Pearl, miraculously extinguishing Jie Tian Mo Di's fury and killing intent, so that she did not strike down another person.
Afterwards came scenes even more shocking and bewildering:
"I, Qianye Fantian, am willing to lead the Brahma Emperor God Realm to swear eternal loyalty and follow Lord Demon Emperor! If there is the slightest disobedience, may I, Qianye Fantian, and the entire Qianye clan be struck by the five thunders and annihilated by heaven and earth!"
Fantian Shen Di knelt on both knees, his head lowered in the most humble posture, uttering words of allegiance so debased that even profound practitioners from lower star realms felt their scalps tingle.
And after him, all the Divine Emperors and Realm Kings did the same. Zhou Tian, Nanming, the Dragon Emperor... almost scrambling to prostrate themselves on the ground, loudly swearing their submission and loyalty.
They could not imagine that these figures who stood at the pinnacle, regarded as gods in the eyes of mortals, could also be so utterly wretched before an irresistible force — where was their dignity? Where was their courage?
The fierce battles across various star realms ceased. The Eastern Divine Region fell into an eerily silent stillness. Both Eastern Domain profound practitioners and demons stared fixedly at the projection above, unwilling to miss a single moment.
They had a premonition that what their eyes were presenting was a truth involving the entire world, one that had been hidden with great effort for a long time.
As for those upper Realm Kings who had participated back then and knew the complete truth, their faces suddenly turned ugly or grew extremely complex.
Extremely bad premonitions surged in their hearts, but this was a projection from the Zhou Tian Realm — they couldn't stop it even if they wanted to.
The Eastern Domain profound practitioners watched as Jie Tian Mo Di took Yun Che away. Then, the projection switched to another world.
This was a world of ice and snow. Again, Yun Che was there, along with the various Divine Emperors and a group of upper Realm Kings.
In the scene, Yun Che, with a firm and calm demeanor, informed everyone of the great news — that Jie Tian Mo Di had promised not to bring disaster to the world.
All the Divine Emperors and upper Realm Kings were almost frenzied with joy. Zhou Tian Shen Di even deeply bowed to Yun Che:
"Yun Che... no, Divine Son Yun! The Demon Emperor's return to the world was supposed to be a disaster that would engulf the world. The outcome we have today is something we could not have dreamed of. That we can achieve this result is all due to your grace. Otherwise, forget about peace in the future — we probably wouldn't even have our lives to stand here... Please accept this old man's bow."
"The title of 'Savior Divine Son' is one you truly deserve. This old man's bow, others cannot receive, but you absolutely can. Any bow of gratitude from anyone in this world, you are worthy of."
Fantian Shen Di also bowed in deep gratitude: "What Zhou Tian Shen Di says is absolutely correct! You single-handedly saved the world, allowing the God Realm to avoid calamity and regain long-lasting peace. All beings in the world should bow and thank you."
After the Divine Emperors came the upper Realm Kings:
"Divine Son Yun, please accept this king's bow!"
"Divine Son Yun's merit in saving the world shall be recorded for a thousand autumns!"
"The grace of Divine Son Yun is hard to repay even in ten thousand years. From now on, whatever Divine Son Yun commands, my Luo Star Realm will obey without fail!"
"As long as it is an order from Divine Son Yun, my Yi Yang Realm is willing to go through fire and water! From today onward, whoever is an enemy of Divine Son Yun shall be the eternal enemy of my Yi Yang Realm!"
The profound practitioners of the Eastern Divine Region were all stunned. For a long time, no one could speak a single word — they could only hear the frantic beating of their own hearts.
The third projection was at the Feng Shen Platform of the Zhou Tian God Realm.
Jie Tian Mo Di appeared and announced a dreamlike message to all those present:
"This Sovereign's people will no longer enter the Chaos World. In six days, this Sovereign will return to where she came from! There is no need for you to live in constant fear any longer."
Jie Tian Mo Di's words struck the heart with every syllable — not because of the supreme demonic authority in her voice, but because she, as an ancient Demon Emperor who looked down on all beings of the present world, had chosen to sacrifice herself and her entire race for the peace of the current world!?
This was a spiritual shock that could not be described in any words!
Especially since... she was a demon!
And the Emperor of true demons!
Beyond the shock, there was an utter subversion of their understanding.
Zhou Tian Shen Di appeared in the projection, bowing deeply to Jie Tian Mo Di, nearly weeping with gratitude: "Senior Demon Emperor, for the sake of protecting the millions of beings of the present world, you are willing to sacrifice yourself. This compassionate heart, this life-saving virtue, this mercy-granting grace — we dare not forget for all eternity. But we are lowly and have no way to repay you... Please accept this old man's bow!"
After Zhou Tian Shen Di, all the Divine Emperors and kings present also bowed, their grateful shouts echoing across heaven and earth, like a crowd of devout believers.
"Compassionate heart? Life-saving virtue?" Jie Tian Mo Di's demonic voice carried mockery. "Truly a bunch of naive and foolish mortals. Do you think that this Sovereign is doing this for your sake?"
"Heh, do you really think — you, this already insignificant and wretched world — are worthy of such a gesture from this Sovereign?"
"You should indeed thank one person, but it is not this Sovereign! What this Sovereign brought was nothing but countless deaths and disasters — where is there any grace or virtue! Do you think your lives or the safety of this world are worth this Sovereign's concern!?"
"The reason why this Sovereign chooses to leave like this is because there is a person who has fulfilled the greatest regret of this Sovereign's life and completed this Sovereign's final wish! This Sovereign, as the Jie Tian Demon Emperor, would never stoop to being indebted to a mortal! My departure now, turning my back on my people and returning to the Outer Chaos, is merely a promise and repayment to him alone. It has nothing to do with any of you!"
"That person is Yun Che!"
The projection's scene, and the eyes of everyone present, all focused on Yun Che.
"You had better remember this matter forever, remember this name forever! In the days to come, when you are enjoying yourselves and throwing your weight around, never forget who it was that saved you and this Chaos World from the brink of darkness!"
Jie Tian Mo Di's figure vanished from the projection. But her voice was imprinted deeply into the souls of all who heard it, echoing for a long time in their ears and hearts.
Jie Tian Mo Di left. Once again, Zhou Tian Shen Di took the lead, bowing deeply to Yun Che in gratitude:
"Divine Son Yun, please accept this old man's bow... Divine Son Yun, if it weren't for you, after those gods returned, the entire God Realm and even the entire Chaos would have fallen into endless calamity. It was you who saved all beings of the present world. You are worthy of any heavy bow, any gratitude and praise. Every living being in this world, even future generations, should forever remember your name!"
All the Divine Emperors and Divine Lords crowded around Yun Che, bowing just as deeply as Zhou Tian Shen Di did, offering the most extravagant words of gratitude and praise they could think of.
And above all, every single one of them addressed Yun Che as...
The Savior Divine Son.
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