Chapter 2122 - Pure Land Meeting (Part 1)"Your soul was trembling quite intensely just now. Were you thinking about something again?" Li Suo asked softly. Ever since they had reached the Pure Land, she could feel Yun Che's soul growing increasingly restless.
Whether it was the final fragments of the Heretic God's memories revealing their truths, the immense pressure from the Abyssal Monarch, or the inexorable passage of time, all of it bore down on the once-unshakable Devil Master, burdening him with far more than he should have ever endured.
"Whatever is troubling you, you can always tell me. You don't need to keep it bottled up. In this world, I will always stand by your side." Li Suo offered every comforting word she could think of to Yun Che.
"You once said my heart felt increasingly hollow and desolate, even with foremost goddess of the Abyss, Hua Caili, by my side. That feeling hasn't diminished in the slightest." Yun Che sighed heavily as he returned to his room. "The information I received from Meng Jianxi just now reminded me of someone."
"Her name is Xia Qingyue. She was once the Moon God Emperor, whom I personally consigned to the Abyss, and also my first wife."
"My greatest regret in life is tied to her. She was the vessel of destiny created by the Ancestral Goddess. At the time, I thought receiving the Heretic God's inheritance, the Primordial Azure Dragon's legacy, and the Phoenix's power were coincidences. I never realized that it was all orchestrated by the Ancestral Goddess, and the price for it was Qingyue's lifelong misfortune."
"For so long, I've found no trace of Qingyue in this abyssal world — not even a single person possessing the Nine Profound Exquisite Body. But I don't believe Qingyue has perished because she possesses the Heart of Snow Glazed Glass, which the heavens themselves favor."
"When I passed through the Abyssal Passage, I knew that Qingyue, with her Moon God inheritance, could also arrive here alive. She might have hidden herself, just as I have taken on a new identity."
"Shenwu Yi, the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, might very well be the Xia Qingyue I've been searching for."
Li Suo was taken aback. "Wouldn't that be a good thing? If you could reunite with her, she could be a great ally in this abyssal world. Her mind is no less brilliant than that of your Devil Empress."
What should have been a joyful prospect, however, was overshadowed by the endless guilt and unease radiating from Yun Che.
"Indeed, no matter her current identity, she would never harm me. Of that, I'm absolutely certain. But I fear I may end up hurting her again," Yun Che said as he slowly sat down. "My sole purpose in coming to the Abyss is to prevent its power from invading the God Realm, no matter the cost."
"But if Qingyue is now truly the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, what do you think her position might be?"
"With her intelligence, Qingyue should already have realized that the 'Eternal Pure Land' spoken of by the abyssal inhabitants is none other than the God Realm where she once lived."
"As the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, she would naturally know that the power of the Abyss far exceeds that of the God Realm. If the Abyssal Passage is successfully opened after more than forty years from now, the God Realm would face only a choice between submission and destruction," Yun Che said as he tried to put himself in Xia Qingyue's shoes, closing his eyes slowly.
"Based on what I know of her, Qingyue would never harm the world of life, but she also wouldn't stand idly by. She might be planning to seize the divine source of the Eternal Night Kingdom of God to delay the opening of the Abyssal Passage. But the cost of such a move would be her death, regardless of success or failure."
Li Suo was puzzled. "If that's the case, then her goal aligns with yours. Even if the outcome isn't perfect, she could still help you. You wouldn't harm her."
"What I described is only one possibility. A far greater possibility is that Qingyue no longer remembers anything of her past," Yun Che said, his eyes shining brightly as he opened them. "In fact, if she remembered everything about the God Realm, it would be unlikely for her to become the Eternal Night Divine Daughter. That doesn't align with her style."
"If I were an outsider, I would hide myself cautiously, never exposing myself under the gaze of the True Gods, let alone taking a position as the Divine Daughter closest to them."
"But if Qingyue has truly lost her memory, then she is no different from the original inhabitants of the Abyss. Her values would align solely with the interests of the Abyss. In that case, my goal to destabilize the Abyss would inevitably harm her again."
"That's why I'm terrified that Shenwu Yi might really be Qingyue. I'd rather she be just an ordinary profound practitioner in this world, living her life peacefully, unburdened by me."
Li Suo: "..."
"This world will ultimately come to an end, whether by your actions or natural evolution. That outcome won't change. Based on the timeline of the Black Tide of Time, this world's life is nearing its end. So no matter what you do, it won't matter much to the Abyss. Why are you so conflicted?" Li Suo offered a word of consolation after some thought.
"Yes, Little Li Suo, you're right this time. I shouldn't be so hesitant. Besides, I haven't even met the Eternal Night Divine Daughter yet. Everything is still uncertain. Let's proceed with the original plan for now," Yun Che said, realizing that the Abyss was indeed a stifling place for him. Fortunately, he had the "understanding" Creation Goddess of Life by his side.
Li Suo wanted to argue that she wasn't "little," but sensing Yun Che's mood stabilizing, she chose to remain silent.
Time passed quickly. The following day, news arrived from the Pure Land Guards: the Abyssal Monarch had summoned them. The Pure Land Meeting was officially underway.
"Yuan'er, how have you rested these past two days? Have you adapted to the Pure Land's atmosphere?" Meng Kongchan immediately inquired about Yun Che's well-being.
"Thank you for your concern, Divine Regent. I am fine," Yun Che responded, waving it off.
"Xi'er, look after Yuan'er later. It's his first time in the Pure Land, so he might find it unfamiliar."
"Yes, Father. Don't worry, I will take good care of him," Meng Jianxi replied.
"Let us go." Meng Kongchan led the way, followed by Meng Jianxi and Yun Che. The rest of the Dreamweaving Kingdom of God's members were assigned elsewhere.
As the other six Kingdoms of God and the Dragon Clan arrived one after another, Yun Che saw the true faces of all six kingdoms and seven gods of the Abyss for the first time. Similar to the Dreamweaving Kingdom of God, only the Divine Regent, Divine Sons and Daughters, and key figures (like Hua Qingying) were allowed to enter the inner hall to meet the Abyssal Monarch.
Although Yun Che was not officially recognized as the Dreamweaving Divine Son, everyone understood that his presence in this position was appropriate.
The Dreamweaving Kingdom of God was the second to arrive, sitting opposite the Boundless Kingdom of God. Boundless End Divine Regent and the Boundless Divine Son were already seated. This time, aside from the two Divine Regents nodding at each other, the Divine Sons exchanged no gestures, especially as Dian Jiuzhi's face darkened, his eyes brimming with envy and resentment.
Next came the Heaven Breaker Kingdom of God. Hua Caili entered with barely contained joy, frequently glancing toward the Dreamweaving Kingdom of God's seats but ignoring the Boundless Kingdom of God entirely. She took a seat beside them.
Dian Jiuzhi's expression twisted in fury upon seeing this. By now, he was fully aware of Yun Che and Caili's extraordinary relationship. Recalling how Yun Che addressed Hua Qingying as "Aunt," his mental state began to crumble.
Following the Heaven Breaker Kingdom of God was the Eternal Night Kingdom of God. Yun Che's gaze fell upon the Eternal Night Divine Daughter for the first time. Though she wore a veil, the moment he saw her eyes, he was instantly reminded of Xia Qingyue during the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament. He would never forget those bright eyes.
Shenwu Yi sat quietly near Yun Che, her face calm and unruffled, yet her heartstrings seemed to be plucked by an invisible force. Internally, she felt far less composed.
"Do I know him? He feels... important to me somehow..."
The Star Moon Kingdom of God and the Dragon Clan followed, taking their seats on either side of the banquet. The last to arrive was the Owl Butterfly Kingdom of God, whose seating was conspicuously elevated above the others, close to the Abyssal Monarch's throne, signifying an exceptional status.
A/N: I didn't expect so many people to be reading this. With my abilities, I can probably only manage one chapter a day. Honestly, Mars Gravity's logic in this novel is meticulous and clearly the result of great effort. I hope this novel concludes soon. („•֊•„)੭
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