# Chapter 2405: The Death of Feng Hou
Although the Fate Divine Domain was built on the leaves of the World Tree, the territory was quite vast. The city district where Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen were currently dueling was relatively desolate, inhabited only by a very small number of cultivators.
They had long been alarmed by the shockwaves of the battle and fled into the distance.
"Terrifying, such powerful energy force—the heaven and earth rules of the entire city district are being stirred up."
"Who exactly are these people? How dare they fight in the Divine Domain? Don't they fear being taken away by the enforcers of the Destiny Temple?"
"They are definitely Great Saint-level powerhouses. We should retreat further to avoid being killed by the battle shockwaves."
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The Destiny Temple forbade cultivators from engaging in private duels. Even if there were personal grudges, they had to go to the Martial Combat City District.
Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen's battle quickly alarmed a team of enforcers passing through the area. They wore battle armor, rode Bone Beasts, held Sacred Swords, and emitted deathly radiance.
The enforcer team leader was named Yan Xiao. Although he possessed a human body, his skin was wrapped in stone, and his cultivation had reached the Hundred Shackles Realm Great Perfection.
The enforcers behind him were all at the Saint King Realm.
An enforcer with ghostly aura exclaimed in shock, "Such strong battle might—there seems to be Supreme Power fluctuations spreading out."
They were very far from the center of the battle fluctuations and couldn't see who was fighting. They could only see blood-red and golden light, sometimes shooting thousands of miles, sometimes pitch black and lightless.
The energy force formed by the battle shockwaves was like a violent wind and giant waves, sweeping across heaven and earth.
Yan Xiao stood straight as a spear and snorted coldly, "The two people fighting are called Eon-level geniuses, capable of killing Heaven Slaves at the Ten Thousand Deaths One Life Realm with their Hundred Shackles Realm cultivation. Can they not be strong?"
"What? It's them?"
All the enforcers were in an uproar.
In this era, who else could be called Eon-level geniuses besides Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen?
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
...
The sound of breaking wind continued as team after team of enforcers arrived, all led by Hundred Shackles Realm Great Saints.
In an instant, seven Hundred Shackles Realm Great Saint enforcer leaders had gathered. The total number of enforcers reached seven or eight hundred.
Every enforcer team leader who arrived would question Yan Xiao about why he hadn't arrested the private duelists. But when they learned that the two fighting were Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen, they all fell silent and horrified.
An Undying Blood Clan enforcer said in surprise, "If I remember correctly, today should be the day of Zhang Ruochen and Princess Luo Sha's engagement. Many important figures have gone to the Fortune Divine Palace. How did he end up fighting Yan Wushen?"
"Yan Wushen and Princess Bore are also getting engaged today."
"These two are truly battle maniacs. They dare to ignore the temple's laws. Is the Fate Divine Domain a place where they can fight as they please?"
An enforcer leader standing on the head of a black python spoke in a deep voice. She wore a black robe and had a gaunt face, then added, "Arrest them. Anyone who breaks the rules, regardless of identity, must be severely punished."
Yan Xiao sneered mockingly, "Arrest Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen? With just us? Either one of them could kill all of us."
The Undying Blood Clan enforcer leader looked toward the horizon and said, "Lord Zhen is here, and also Lord Xin."
Two rotating black qi tornadoes flew out from the clouds and descended to the ground, condensing into two sharp and imposing figures.
Lord Zhen wore bone armor, his body a mass of pitch-black ghost fog, with firefly-like sparks of light flying and jumping within the fog.
Lord Xin's body was seven zhang tall, his head like an ox, holding a long spear.
These two were Earth Judgment Army Masters of the Judgment Division, subordinate to the Divine Domain Judgment and Adjudication Seat. Their cultivations had both reached the Thousand Questions Realm peak, and they were among the top ten strongest Earth Judgment Army Masters.
The female enforcer leader in the black robe with the gaunt face jumped down from the black python's head and bowed to the two Earth Judgment Army Masters, saying, "The private duelists are Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen. Should we apprehend them?"
Lord Zhen waved his hand and said, "Xin and I have already received instructions from the Judgment Lord. This place is already at the edge of the Fortune Divine Palace's exclusive territory. The Judgment Division is not conveniently positioned to intervene. We just need to ensure that their battle doesn't spread to the wider city district."
"What?"
The female enforcer leader in the black robe showed a shocked expression and said, "The Judgment Division manages order throughout the entire Fate Divine Domain, naturally including the Fortune Divine Palace."
The Three Divisions and Twelve Palaces were independent forces within the Destiny Temple.
The Judgment Division held an exalted status. Even if disciples of the Twelve Divine Palaces violated temple regulations, they had to unconditionally accept sanctions.
"Are you questioning the Judgment Lord?"
Lord Xin's lantern-sized eyes glared at her, and the Sacred Might he erupted made her tremble all over.
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare," the female enforcer leader in the black robe said repeatedly.
Under the leadership of Lord Xin and Lord Zhen, nearly a thousand enforcers formed a barrier grand formation, covering a region of thousands of miles in radius, blocking the outward spread of Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen's battle shockwaves.
The news of Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen's decisive battle quickly spread throughout the Fate Divine Domain, causing an uproar.
"What? Aren't they supposed to be getting engaged at the Fortune Divine Palace today? How did they end up in a decisive battle?"
"It is said that this battle will not only determine victory or defeat but also life or death, establishing who is the strongest of this era."
"This battle is too interesting. I want to go watch. Perhaps I can witness the fall of an Eon-level genius. Just thinking about it is exciting."
Because of the Heaven Hunting Battle, many young cultivators from the ten clans had gathered in the Fate Divine Domain. They spread the news and then went in groups to the place where the battle had erupted.
Among the Blood Absolute Family's marriage proposal delegation, Blood Qi and Blood Chen heard the news and their faces turned pale with fright.
So Zhang Ruochen had left and gone to fight a decisive battle with Yan Wushen.
Why?
Even if he wanted a decisive battle, why choose today?
Blood Chen said, "I have already sent a message to Fourteenth Aunt and Father. I believe they have already gone there. What is Zhang Ruochen thinking? Does he think a life-and-death battle is more important than marrying Princess Luo Sha?"
"I hope they aren't truly fighting to the death. On a day like today, whoever falls will cause a huge uproar," Blood Qi sighed.
The news reached the Fortune Divine Palace.
Luo Shengtian, who was already depressed, smashed a wine jar to the ground with a "crack." Surging evil and demonic aura erupted from his body, condensing into a suit of battle armor. He roared, "Fine, Zhang Ruochen! On the day of your engagement, you go to fight a life-and-death battle with Yan Wushen. What does this mean? Leaving my little sister waiting here? Is the princess of the Tianluo Divine Kingdom so unimportant?"
"Where are the Tianluo Divine Kingdom's Sacred Army? Follow this prince to capture Zhang Ruochen!"
A Sacred Army composed of Saint Kings and Great Saints gathered beside Luo Shengtian. Each one had an aura like a dragon or roc, their battle intent reaching the heavens. This was the most powerful guard army of the Tianluo Divine Kingdom, usually stationed in the imperial palace.
Luo Sha, wearing a crimson dress, chased after him, her face full of worry, and said, "I'll go with you."
Luo Shengtian shook his head and said, "Imperial Sister, don't worry. Leave this to your imperial brother. Today is your engagement day. Don't go anywhere. Just wait quietly for me to bring Zhang Ruochen before you."
Luo Sha's eyes were filled with anxiety, and she said, "No, you can't stop Zhang Ruochen. I have to go."
"Whoosh"
Tian Yin's divine shadow manifested, blocking Luo Sha's path, and said, "Luo Sha'er, where is your usual wit and calm? On the day of your engagement, it's best you don't go anywhere."
Luo Sha said, "Mother, this battle between Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen will determine life and death. How can I not go?"
Tian Yin said, "This battle between Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen was bound to erupt sooner or later. Zhang Ruochen chose to fight today—perhaps it is for your sake."
"For Imperial Sister's sake?" Luo Shengtian was quite puzzled.
Tian Yin said, "Zhang Ruochen clearly does not have absolute confidence in this battle. If he married your sister first and then died at Yan Wushen's hands, wouldn't that ruin your sister's life?"
"Can't we stop them?" Luo Shengtian asked.
Tian Yin said, "The battle has already erupted. No one can stop it anymore. Even if we stopped it, they would still fight again. Back then, Xue Jue and Huang Tian lacked this kind of determination to settle life and death in one battle, and so they left behind regrets that could never be made up for in a lifetime."
Xue Jue War God had to revitalize the Blood Absolute Family and could not abandon himself to death.
Huang Tian also had attachments and could not completely put life and death aside.
Tian Yin said, "Whether it's Xue Jue War God or Wu Qingzong, they should both be supportive. Only when one reaches their level of height can one understand the significance of this battle."
Not far away, in another courtyard of the Fortune Divine Palace.
When Bore heard the news of Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen's decisive battle, she was completely stunned. For a moment, a mix of emotions surged within her, and her heart could not calm for a long time. Standing beneath the wall, gazing at the faint aura fluctuations in the sky, her beautiful eyes became crystalline.
Feng Hou sat in a golden sacred carriage pulled by three sacred beasts, with two teams of Death Sacred Guards closely following the carriage on either side, rushing toward the Fortune Divine Palace to attend tonight's engagement banquet.
"Swish!"
A message light talisman flew over and rushed into the golden sacred carriage.
Feng Hou grabbed the light talisman, looked at it, and showed a surprised expression. "This... this is too interesting! Hehe."
In the corner of the sacred carriage, a dark shadow appeared and said in a hoarse voice, "Divine Maiden, Your Highness, what happened? Why are you so happy?"
Feng Hou laughed melodiously and said, "Zhang Ruochen and Yan Wushen's life-and-death battle has been brought forward. Tonight, one of them will surely fall. No matter who dies, it's a cause for celebration."
The dark shadow said, "This is indeed a joyous event. If Yan Wushen dies, Bore will lose the support of the Yama Clan, and Your Highness the Divine Maiden will have fewer obstacles in eliminating her. If Zhang Ruochen dies, Your Highness the Divine Maiden's status among the Undying Blood Clan cultivators will surely rise significantly."
"How can we miss such a splendid battle?" Feng Hou's red lips curled up, her smile like a flower.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, the golden sacred carriage shook violently.
The three sacred beasts pulling the carriage let out terrified roars.
Feng Hou showed an unhappy expression and scolded, "Three beasts, what are you panicking about?"
The outside became silent.
Feng Hou cultivated the Path of Fate and was quite sensitive to danger. Sensing something amiss, her pretty face changed, and she said softly, "Uncle Yan."
The dark shadow in the corner was like a piece of black paper that suddenly expanded, turning into a white-bearded old man with an upright posture and bright eyes, showing no signs of decrepitude.
Yin Zeyan was a Supreme Realm Great Saint from the Huangtian Tribe.
Although Feng Hou had not yet been officially crowned, she already had the status of Divine Maiden, so naturally she needed a top-tier powerhouse below the Divine Realm to protect her.
"Boom."
The blood fiend aura surging from Yin Zeyan's body was like sword blades and knife edges, shattering the golden sacred carriage into pieces.
Outside the carriage was a strange world, with long rivers flowing, stretching endlessly to the distant horizon. The three sacred beasts pulling the carriage had already rotted, their flesh turned into pus.
"A Divine Realm World."
Yin Zeyan's face changed dramatically, and he shouted, "Your Highness the Divine Maiden, flee quickly!"
Yin Zeyan immediately activated a forbidden art, burning the Great Saint blood within his body. His body erupted with light even more dazzling than a star, and he urged a Monarch Sacred Artifact war blade to slash at a corner of the Divine Realm World.
The power unleashed by this strike was no less than that of a Demi-God.
Unfortunately, he could not break the Divine Realm World. Instead, he was struck by a golden giant hand, his immortal sacred body exploding into a cloud of blood mist.
In the presence of a deity, even a Supreme Realm Great Saint was like an ant, without any power to resist.
Feng Hou's face was as pale as paper. Knowing she could not escape, she gazed at the golden giant hand and raised her voice, "Who exactly wants to kill me? A deity making a move violates the hidden rules of the Hell Realm. You will surely bring a calamity upon yourself."
"The Wujian Pavilion has never cared about the rules of the Hell Realm." A deep voice sounded.
The golden giant hand descended, like the entire heaven and earth pressing down on Feng Hou's head. The overwhelming divine might could crush a Great Saint's sacred soul into pieces.
Just then, the character "Fate" on Feng Hou's palm suddenly erupted with brilliant divine light, sending out twelve divine rays that condensed into twelve majestic and unparalleled divine shadows.
The attack unleashed by the golden giant hand was blocked by the twelve divine venerable's divine shadows.
In that instant, the true bodies of the twelve divine venerables all sensed it.
The Fortune Divine Venerable, who was stationed in the Destiny Temple, let out a divine roar from who knows how many millions of miles away. The sound of the divine roar crossed time and space, charging toward the Divine Realm World that trapped Feng Hou.
The entire Fate Divine Domain echoed with earth-shattering thunder, causing countless cultivators below the Great Saint Realm to kneel and tremble.
Qiangu Nüdi stood in the pitch-black boundless void space, a long river formed by time imprints flowing beneath her feet. Her palm pressed out through the air, forming layers of time-space walls that collided with the divine roar.
"Bang, bang."
The time-space walls continuously shattered, and the divine roar gradually diminished until it was completely neutralized.
Qiangu Nüdi looked toward the direction of the Divine Realm World and said, "The Fortune Divine Venerable's true body has moved. Within one breath, you must kill Feng Li and seize the Fate Heavenly Token."
Inside the Divine Realm World that trapped Feng Hou, a faintly discernible figure condensed, hovering in the air, looking down from above, and said in a long voice, "Just a divine shadow of the twelve divine venerables—it cannot save your life."
Feng Hou looked at that figure and found it was a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing. His appearance was somewhat similar to Zhang Ruochen. However, the middle-aged man's aura was like a vast ocean abyss, bottomless; or like high mountains and steep ridges, making people only able to look up to him.
This was the last sight Feng Hou saw.
The next moment, the divine shadows of the twelve divine venerables were collected by the middle-aged man into a divine bottle.
As for her, her body shattered into particles. Her bones, sacred soul, and sacred source all annihilated, losing any possibility of resurrection.
Though she was beautiful enough to topple cities and unmatched in talent, under the palm of a deity, she vanished in an instant, as if she had never come to this world.