# Chapter 1772: Four Emperors of the Southern Domain
The Southern Divine Region was one of the dwelling places of the ancient gods, later becoming the most brutal battlefield of the divine-demonic war. Consequently, among the divine realms, the Southern Divine Region possesses the largest number of divine power inheritances and divine legacy artifacts, as well as… many unknown demonic legacy items.
The seclusion place of the Evil God Ni Xuan after he abandoned the name of Creation God also lies within the current Southern Divine Region.
Like the Eastern Divine Region, the Southern Divine Region is also dominated by four King Realms. Among them, the Nanming Divine Realm takes the lead, followed by the Ten Directions Canglan Realm, with the Ziwei Realm and the Xuanyuan Realm being comparable in strength.
Though all are King Realms, the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm are relatively weaker, with a status similar to that of the Star God Realm and Moon God Realm in the Eastern Divine Region. But in stark contrast, the Star God Realm and Moon God Realm have been eternal enemies, while the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm, in order to consolidate their power in the Southern Divine Region, have formed alliances over many years, with imperial clans intermarrying, and there have never been major conflicts. Offending one is equivalent to offending both.
While the combined strength of the two realms still falls short of the Nanming Divine Realm, it is more than enough to surpass the Ten Directions Canglan Realm. Thus, the power structure among the King Realms of the Southern Divine Region is far more balanced and stable than that of the Eastern Divine Region.
Back then, when the truth of the Crimson Calamity emerged, the King Realms of the Eastern Divine Region fell one after another in a very short time, and Yun Che's terrifyingly ruthless methods… the upheaval in the Eastern Divine Region kept the distant Southern Divine Region in constant turmoil, with emotions fluctuating chaotically and complexly.
And the countless profound practitioners who fled from the Eastern Divine Region also amplified the fear and panic in the Southern Divine Region invisibly.
When news of the successive falls of the Eastern Divine Region's King Realms reached them, the impact on the Southern Divine Region's King Realms was undoubtedly far greater than on ordinary star realms. Among the four King Realms of the Southern Domain, the calmest was undoubtedly the Nanming Divine Realm — a confidence and pride befitting the number one King Realm of the Southern Domain.
Today, the atmosphere in the Nanming Divine Realm was anything but ordinary, especially at the core Nanming Imperial City, where various profound formations shimmered and profound light blotted out the sun.
Because today was the date of the grand ceremony for Nanming's appointment of the Crown Prince.
For the number one King Realm of the Southern Domain, appointing a Crown Prince was undoubtedly a major event, as it announced the future Nanming Emperor to the world. The candidate for Crown Prince had long been known throughout the realm, but the timing was exceptionally strange, catching everyone off guard.
Not only was it more than half a year earlier than rumored, but it was also decided with unusual haste. As for the timing… the Eastern Divine Region had just fallen to the Northern Divine Region, and the Nanming Divine Realm's most appropriate course of action should have been to lead the Southern Divine Region in full preparedness. Logically, this was the last time to hold such a grand event.
Soon, however, countless profound practitioners of the Nanming Divine Realm began to smell something fishy… With the simultaneous arrival of two King Realm main profound ships, the Ziwei Emperor and the Xuanyuan Emperor came together, their imperial might overwhelming the world.
For the appointment of a Crown Prince, not even a new emperor's coronation, it would have been sufficient to send one or two divine power successors under their command to offer congratulations. Yet this time, both God Emperors of the Ziwei Realm and Xuanyuan Realm came in person.
Half an hour later, a massive shadow, carrying a terrifying pressure, rapidly swept across the Nanming Divine Realm. The profound practitioners looked up, and their expressions changed.
It was a blue-black shadow, a hundred miles in size, with fins like heavenly sabers and eyes like oceanic abysses. Its slightly exposed sharp teeth reflected a chilling, soul-piercing cold light… It was a giant shark.
Its fearsome name was known to everyone in the Southern Divine Region.
"The Canghai Angry Shark!"
Countless Nanming profound practitioners cried out in shock. This giant shark was the realm-guarding ferocious beast of the Ten Directions Canglan Realm and also the personal mount of its God Emperor.
In other words, Shitian Shendi had also arrived in person at the Nanming Divine Realm!
For a mere Crown Prince appointment ceremony, all the God Emperors of the Southern Domain had come in person. Anyone could see that something was out of the ordinary.
The shadow of the giant shark came to a halt above the Nanming Imperial City. Cang Shitian descended from the sky, followed by only two people, a man and a woman, both dressed in blue — unmistakably the two Sea Gods.
As Cang Shitian landed, from within the imperial palace, Beiyu Mingwang, Nan Feihong, came out to greet him, bowing slightly: "Welcome, Shitian Shendi. His Majesty has been waiting for some time. Please."
Cang Shitian did not speak a word, his expression impassive as he walked straight into the imperial palace. Inside, a grand feast had already been laid out, with the Ziwei Emperor and Xuanyuan Emperor already seated. Watching Cang Shitian enter, Nan Wansheng stood up with a smile: "Shitian Shendi, we have been waiting for you. But it seems you are not in the best of moods."
Cang Shitian glanced at the Ziwei Emperor and Xuanyuan Emperor. Despite his usual arrogance, he revealed a somewhat sinister faint smile: "Oh? Taking pleasure in my misfortune?"
"Hardly." The Nanming Divine Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly: "The assassination of two Sea Gods is a great calamity for the entire Southern Divine Region. If Shitian Shendi has any leads, just say the word, and I, along with the Ziwei and Xuanyuan Emperors, will naturally do our utmost to assist."
"Heh, naturally." The Ziwei God Emperor stroked his long beard, smiling genially.
"This matter… is it truly not the doing of the Northern Divine Region?" the Xuanyuan Emperor asked seriously.
"Hmph, while they were engaged in fierce battle with the Eastern Divine Region, would they extend such a terrifying hidden hand to provoke my Ten Directions Canglan Realm? I do not think Yun Che and the Demon Empress are that stupid." Cang Shitian snorted, giving Nan Wansheng a sidelong glance: "If this were a scheme of the Northern Divine Region, given the enmity between Yun Che and the Nanming Divine Emperor, it would likely have fallen upon your Nanming first."
The two Nether Kings and numerous Nether Gods in the hall changed expression slightly.
Having said that, Cang Shitian's figure flickered, and he moved to take the honored seat at the front right. As the second God Emperor of the Southern Domain, whenever he was a guest at Nanming, he always took the chief seat.
"Shitian Shendi," the Eastern Prison Nether King suddenly spoke, raising his hand: "The seats for you and the two Sea Gods have been prepared. Please take your seats. If you need anything, feel free to instruct."
The Eastern Prison Nether King pointed — to the third seat on the left.
Cang Shitian turned his head sideways, showing no anger at all, but instead offering a strange smile: "I see."
With that, his figure blurred, and his true self was already seated, slouching crookedly in the chair. He spoke again: "So that means the Dragon God Realm will definitely send someone?"
"Of course." Nan Wansheng said: "The mighty Zhou Tian God Realm was slaughtered clean in a single day, the vast Moon God Realm vanished just like that, and the Fan Di God Realm knelt before it even made a move. How could the Dragon God Realm possibly sit still anymore? Today is also a much-needed opportunity for the Dragon God Realm."
"Dragon Emperor? Still no movement?" Cang Shitian's eyes flickered eerily.
"No, and that is the most peculiar thing about the Western Divine Region." Nan Wansheng said.
"With the Eastern Divine Region fallen to this extent, even if it were the greatest taboo, all the Dragon Gods should have reported it to the Dragon Emperor long ago. Yet to this day, the Dragon Emperor remains completely absent." the Ziwei Emperor said slowly. "Moreover, the phrase 'Dragon Emperor is in seclusion' is inherently abnormal."
As early as over a hundred thousand years ago, the Dragon Emperor had already reached the limit of the present age, a true limit that was believed to be impossible to break through. Therefore, he had no need for any seclusion.
"If the Dragon Emperor is still unaware of the changes in the Eastern Divine Region, the most likely place he could be is the Tai Chu Divine Realm. But even if he were in the Tai Chu Divine Realm, the Nine Dragon Gods would certainly have a way to find him or send him a message… unless what he is doing is too important and 'taboo,' and he has sealed off all methods of finding him to avoid any disturbance."
"If that is the case, what matter could be so important that the Dragon Emperor would go to such lengths?" the Xuanyuan Emperor asked. "And the timing is also far too coincidental."
"Such speculation will only disturb our minds. When the people from the Dragon God Realm arrive, we will naturally learn the clues." The Nanming Divine Emperor smiled. "And after all, that is a matter for the Western Divine Region. What the Southern Divine Region should do… is all here today."
The atmosphere turned heavy for a moment. The Nanming Divine Emperor narrowed his eyes and asked slowly: "What do you think? How many people will Yun Che bring?"
The true purpose of this Crown Prince appointment ceremony was well known to both sides — the Southern Divine Region and the Northern Divine Region.
That Yun Che had accepted the invitation was already a fairly good start. The scale at which he arrived would largely indicate his attitude toward the Southern Divine Region.
"Hmph." Cang Shitian gave a low laugh: "Compared to that, I am more interested in the Demon Empress."
"Rest assured, Shitian Shendi, the Demon Empress will definitely come." The Nanming Divine Emperor smiled faintly, full of confidence: "The Northern Divine Region's layout in the Eastern Divine Region could never have been orchestrated by Yun Che alone. In the Northern Divine Region's power structure, Yun Che is the Demon Lord, but the Demon Empress is the core. For one, she would not feel at ease letting Yun Che come alone. For another, how could she give up this opportunity to set foot in the Southern Divine Region?"
Cang Shitian also smiled: "It seems that Nanming Divine Emperor is already fully confident in today's 'grand ceremony.'"
"No, no, no," the Nanming Divine Emperor shook his head. "Some things don't require that much thought. After all, the masters of this land are all here now. Hehehe… hahahahaha!"
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Outside the main gate of the Nanming Imperial City, a small black profound ship descended slowly.
Yun Che stepped out, followed by Yan Yi, Yan Er, and Yan San.
The city gate possessed a natural heavenly might, and no one dared to approach. But as Yun Che walked slowly forward, all the Nanming city guards stood as if frozen, none moving, none speaking, only their pupils violently contracting.
Though they had never truly seen Yun Che before, his image had been deeply etched into the hearts and souls of all Nanming profound practitioners during this time. They could recognize him at a glance.
What made them so terrified was not Yun Che's arrival, but… the three black figures behind him.
In the Southern Divine Region, where darkness profound practitioners were executed on sight, they had never endured such terrifying dark pressure — and three waves of it at that.
When the dark aura of the Three Yan Ancestors descended, these guards, who possessed divine king power, found their vision going black, seeing no light, feeling as if they were rapidly falling into a bottomless dark abyss… eternal darkness, forever without end.
"Please inform the Nanming Divine Emperor that Yun Che, the Northern Domain Demon Lord, has arrived as invited."
Standing before the city guards, Yun Che took out the invitation, his expression and voice quite calm.
At the sound of Yun Che's voice, the darkness before their eyes shattered in an instant. All the city guards shuddered violently, as if waking from a nightmare. The leading guard hurriedly bowed his head, his voice trembling: "We… we welcome the Northern Domain Demon Lord… His Majesty has been waiting for a long time. This subordinate will report immediately."
Inside the imperial palace, a voice transmission from the city guard commander reached Nan Wansheng's ear: "Your Majesty, Yun Che has arrived. He… he is waiting outside the main gate."
"…" Nan Wansheng frowned slightly, then said in a low voice: "Waiting? He did not force his way in?"
"Yes."
"How many did he bring?"
"Three… people."
"…" Nan Wansheng's eyes flashed with a strange light. Everything was quite different from what he had expected.
Especially… Yun Che had come to his Nanming Imperial City with only three people!?
"Hurry and lead him into the palace! Remember, do not be discourteous."
"Yes." The voice of the city guard commander still trembled slightly. Thinking of those three dark figures that had filled him with fear at just a glance, even with ten thousand times the courage, he would not dare to be the slightest bit discourteous.
Under the nervous guidance of the city guard commander, Yun Che officially stepped into the Nanming Imperial City — this core place symbolizing the highest authority of the Southern Divine Region.
As the imperial city of the number one divine realm of the Southern Divine Region, its aura was entirely different from that of the Fan Di Imperial City. The most direct impression it gave Yun Che was extreme extravagance. Every brick, every tile, every blade of grass, every tree, and even every wisp of air here exuded luxury and opulence, reflecting an unabashed hedonism.
Yun Che's gaze shifted slightly, and the corner of his mouth curled up into an extremely faint arc.
What a splendid, magnificent, and dazzling place… a good place that one would be eager to utterly destroy!