Chapter 2131 - Duel in the Fog SeaYun Che was transported to the northeastern outskirts of the Fog Sea.
He didn't wander aimlessly but instead directly controlled Abyssal Beasts to locate everyone's positions.
"Can you tell me your plan now?" Li Suo asked softly, full of curiosity.
"Rather than a plan, it's a trap — a trap that will make the Abyssal Monarch willingly walk into it. You'll see soon enough. For now, I need to confirm Long Xi's location and ensure her safety," Yun Che said with a faint smile.
"The Abyssal Monarch wants to be the mastermind of this game but doesn't realize he's already a piece on the board. In this Fog Sea, there's only one ruler."
As the ruler of the Fog Sea, gathering Abyssal Cores was a trivial task for Yun Che, but his ambitions went far beyond that.
"Mo Su is far more cunning than you think. You're still too weak right now; don't get overconfident. Against absolute power, all strategies are meaningless, all efforts appear feeble, and all schemes are as futile as an ant trying to shake a tree," Li Suo said, her tone filled with concern.
"Hmph, Little Li Suo, I am the ruler of the Fog Sea. How could Mo Su ever compare to me?" Yun Che's tone was dismissive and firm, but his demeanor quickly shifted.
"Ah, forget it. I won't pretend anymore. Let's lay it all out. There's indeed an insurmountable gap between Mo Su and me right now. He could crush me with a single finger effortlessly."
"You're right; I understand what you mean. But I don't have time. If I don't take risks, I won't even have the slightest chance. Facing the might of a True God, the God Realm has no countermeasures. When that time comes, I'll only hate myself. For now, everything hinges on meeting Mo Su face to face."
Yun Che sighed. He possessed the Sacred Body of Nothingness, the Heretic God's inheritance, the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor's legacy, and various other ancient True God powers. Given enough time, he could rival True Gods or even Creation Gods. Unfortunately, time was precisely what he lacked.
Yun Che's sharp contrasts left Li Suo somewhat stunned. The immense pressure seemed to drive anyone mad, making them unpredictable.
"I think I can guess some of your thoughts. You want to use the gaps in time and information. When Mo Su was cast into the Abyss, the Heretic God was still alive, and during that time, Ni Xuan was still the Elemental Creation God. He's unaware of the changes in the God Realm since then."
"Now that the Elemental Creation God's legacy has fallen to you, it's evident that events in the God Realm after Mo Su's fall exceeded his expectations. These are all things he doesn't know, and how you utilize this is entirely up to your words alone."
Li Suo had been contemplating these matters for the past three days and now shared her analysis with Yun Che. He was visibly stunned; he hadn't expected her to figure this out.
"Little Li Suo, you're getting smarter by sticking with me. As expected of the soul of an ancient Creation God, your learning ability is truly astonishing."
"My thoughts are entirely based on your actions and ideas. I'm merely analyzing the situation from your perspective," Li Suo replied gently, her thoughts now completely tied to Yun Che.
"You're right. Mo Su must be very curious about why the Elemental Creation God's power is with me. One reason he hasn't confronted me yet is his suspicion that I might be the rumored Fog Monarch. Another reason is that he wants to see if someone who inherited the Creation God's power is qualified to stand before him."
After days of contemplation, Yun Che arrived at this conclusion.
"My appearance coincides with the Fog Monarch's emergence. Although others wouldn't associate me with the Fog Monarch, Mo Su is different. He knows the Elemental Creation God possessed the World Piercer, so no matter how flawless my alibi, it can't escape this point."
"In Mo Su's mind, the Elemental Creation God is a special existence that profoundly impacted his life, akin to both teacher and friend. Apart from other Divine Emperors, the Elemental Creation God is someone he deeply respects. Thus, he would never allow the Creation God's power to fall into the hands of a weakling and sully that legacy."
"Next, I'll demonstrate my strength, forcing him to come to me. Let's hope he doesn't disappoint me."
Yun Che paused, a playful smile appearing on his face as one of the Abyssal Beasts located the position of Boundless Kingdom of God's Dian Liushi.
"A first-level Divine Extinction Realm? Perfect for some practice. Let's see if he lives up to my expectations."
Dian Liushi was another son of Boundless End Divine Regent. However, his talent was unremarkable, often overshadowed by Dian Sansi and left unnoticed.
Currently, Dian Liushi wore an excited smile. He clearly understood his mission: avoid dragging down Dian Jiuzhi. Thus, he chose to remain in the outer regions of the Fog Sea, where the strongest Abyssal Beasts were only at the Divine Master Realm, posing little danger to him.
"Thanks to the cultivation restriction, I got this historically significant opportunity. Otherwise, how could it have fallen into my lap? Jiuzhi has already reached the eighth level of the Divine Extinction Realm, giving him an absolute advantage in this competition. I just need to hang back and survive."
After dispatching a Divine Master Realm Abyssal Beast, Dian Liushi sensed Yun Che approaching.
"Hmm? It's Meng Jianyuan of the Dreamweaving Kingdom of God. Truly a blessing from heaven!" Dian Liushi felt as though fortune had smiled upon him over the past few days. Not only did he gain this valuable spot in the competition, but he also encountered one of the few soft targets in the vast Fog Sea.
"How foolish of the Dreamweaving Kingdom of God to send someone at just the fourth level of the Divine Master Realm to compete. Even with Meng Jianyuan's perfect Divine Essence, he's merely a weakling at the mercy of others."
"If I eliminate him from this competition, it will be a major achievement, earning me a prominent place in the Boundless Kingdom of God's history."
Dian Liushi was already envisioning the approving gaze of Boundless End Divine Regent and the eternal glory of his name shining alongside Dian Jiuzhi's. But such dreams shattered the moment he encountered Yun Che.
Yun Che didn't retreat. Instead, he approached Dian Liushi directly.
The smile on Dian Liushi's face remained as he unleashed his full first-level Divine Extinction Realm power, aiming to end the battle swiftly.
As his fist neared Yun Che, his pupils nearly burst from the shock. But by then, it was too late for regret.
Yun Che's aura suddenly surged past Dian Liushi's, and with a simple grab, he snapped Dian Liushi's arm. A follow-up kick pinned him to the ground.
The entire exchange occurred in an instant. Dian Liushi didn't even have time to crush his teleportation star ring before he lost all combat capability. Like a helpless chick, he was held in Yun Che's grip.
"Killing an insignificant imperial son shouldn't be an issue," Yun Che said with a faint, gentle smile.
However, that smile struck terror into Dian Liushi's heart, far more frightening than a demon. He struggled desperately, begging for his life.
"Divine Son Jianyuan, please spare me. Boundless Kingdom of God will surely be grateful to you."
"Too bad. If it were another Kingdom of God, perhaps I'd let you go. But Boundless Kingdom of God's Dian Jiuzhi has a deep grudge against me. You'll stay here forever."
Yun Che's words were like a death sentence. A crimson sword gleam flashed, ending the life of the "fortunate" imperial son of Boundless Kingdom of God.
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Chapter 2132 - A Rare Moment of DazeDian Liushi could not understand, even upon his death, how a mere Divine Master Realm Level 4 profound practicioner could erupt with such incomprehensible power and completely crush him. Had he consulted Dian Jiuzhi beforehand, he might not have been so presumptuous as to trouble Yun Che.
"The so-called son of the Boundless Kingdom of God's Divine Regent is nothing but trash — utterly incapable of taking a single blow," Yun Che coldly glanced at Dian Liushi's lifeless body, frowning.
"Your power already transcends the constraints of levels. At your current strength, even facing an opponent at Divine Extinction Realm Level 5, you could hold your ground. Let alone this mere Divine Extinction Realm Level 1," Li Suo commented, as if recalling something, and continued, "Are you expecting me to praise your current strength? It seems everyone craves recognition at some point."
"No, you misunderstood me. I was thinking about how I can 'die' convincingly after displaying such overwhelming dominance. While impressing the Abyssal Monarch with my prowess is one thing, it's detrimental to subsequent plans," Yun Che restrained his aura but did not put away the Heaven-Smiting Devil Slayer Sword. "Let's hope Dian Jiuzhi won't disappoint me."
"The Boundless Divine Son is said to be the foremost among the Divine Sons of the Abyss. In my opinion, there is no need to doubt his strength. Just focus on surviving a few moves against him," Li Suo teased.
"…"
Yun Che was speechless. Was it necessary to strike such a blow?
"Your tongue grows sharper," Yun Che murmured as he picked up the teleportation star ring from Dian Liushi's body. The ring had lost its glow, devoid of its teleportation ability, now like a lifeless object.
"As I suspected, this teleportation star ring not only functions as a means of teleportation but also as a monitoring device. Once separated from its host, it quickly becomes ineffective. Perhaps the Divine Regents of the Pure Land are watching our performance right now."
Inside the Pure Land's inner hall, things were as Yun Che had speculated. Fourteen stars hovered and shone in midair, each bearing the name of a competitor. Alongside the stars, the number of abyssal cores collected by each participant was displayed.
All the Divine Regents kept their eyes fixed on their respective Kingdom of God's stars, not looking away for a moment. The inner hall, however, lacked the presence of the Abyssal Monarch or the Four Divine Priests.
When the star representing Dian Liushi dimmed, everyone froze in surprise. Barely an hour into this brutal competition, one of the participants had already been eliminated.
The expression of Boundless End Divine Regent darkened. He snorted coldly and slammed his fist on the table. "Utter garbage! A disgrace to the Boundless Kingdom of God."
Dian Rahu, as the strongest among the Seven Divine Regents and leader of the foremost Boundless Kingdom of God, cared little for Dian Liushi's death. But the loss wounded his pride.
"Ah, Rahu, don't lose your temper. You still have Jiuzhi, the Divine Son. The Boundless Kingdom of God is merely at a temporary disadvantage. Besides, in such a short time, Jiuzhi has already collected ten abyssal cores, far surpassing the others," Meng Kongchan tried to console him.
"That's right, Rahu. Don't lose your composure. The competition has only just begun, and nothing is certain yet. It's just a pity about Liushi. The Fog Sea is indeed perilous," Hua Fuchen agreed with his friend.
"You two seem unusually aligned. Since when have you been so close?" Dian Rahu looked at them skeptically. "But you're right. It's only the beginning, and Jiuzhi will not disappoint me."
Dian Rohou laughed heartily, brushing aside the earlier incident.
Meng Kongchan and Hua Fuchen exchanged bitter smiles, sighing internally: Have our hints over the past three years not been enough?
At the edge of the Fog Sea, Yun Che's divine sense detected another competitor.
"Long Wangchu. He's also at Divine Master Realm Level 4, but his foundation seems unstable. He can't even handle abyssal beasts of the same level," Yun Che mused.
As one of the Ancestral Dragon Clan's elites, who stood equal to the Divine Sons and Daughters of the Six Kingdoms of God, Long Wangchu's underperformance was disappointing.
Long Wangchu was inwardly cursing his luck. Upon arriving at the Fog Sea, he had immediately encountered an abyssal beast at Divine Master Realm Level 3. Though he barely won, the commotion attracted a Divine Master Realm Level 4 abyssal beast, leaving him injured and struggling.
"Forget it. For Long Xi's sake, I'll help him this once," Yun Che said, slowly approaching Long Wangchu.
"Damn it! Why am I so unlucky? Teleporting here only to face such a powerful beast. And with my blood essence not fully absorbed, I can't even fight abyssal beasts of the same level!"
Long Wangchu was on the verge of tears and contemplated using his teleportation device to escape. But the thought of his clan leader's wrath steeled his resolve.
"Better to die fighting you, beast, than face the Ancestral Dragon Clan leader's punishment!" Long Wangchu roared as golden light burst from his body. The blood essence from Long Xi within him began to fuse rapidly.
A surge of power at Divine Master Realm Level 5 erupted from Long Wangchu, allowing him to break through at the critical moment. Yun Che froze mid-step, stunned.
"What's wrong? Long Wangchu breaking through mid-battle shouldn't leave you so dazed," Li Suo asked, puzzled.
"For a moment, I felt a familiar presence from him, as though it was bloodline-related. It was strange," Yun Che closed his eyes and focused but found nothing. "It was only for a moment. Perhaps I imagined it."
"You're overthinking it. Ever since you entered the Abyss, you've been tense, constantly planning and analyzing, never letting your mind rest. You're exhausted," Li Suo remarked with concern.
"Perhaps. In the Abyss, every step is precarious, like walking on a blade's edge. But I'll manage. I am Yun Che, Emperor of the God Realm, Lord of the Abyss, and Monarch of the Fog Sea. I won't fall so easily," Yun Che shook his head, dismissing his momentary lapse.
"It's time to head deeper into the Fog Sea. The outer regions no longer hold any worthwhile targets."
After Long Wangchu's breakthrough, Yun Che shifted his focus and began advancing toward the Fog Sea's core. Were it not for Long Xi's influence, someone like Long Wangchu would never have drawn Yun Che's attention.
Half a day later, Yun Che's collection of abyssal cores neared a hundred. Like a god of slaughter, he left no abyssal beast alive.
"This should be enough to draw the Abyssal Monarch's attention. Next, I'll ensure he comes to meet me," Yun Che thought, placing a Divine Extinction Realm Level 4 abyssal core into the Sky Poison Pearl.
"Hmm?" Yun Che perked up, a rare smile gracing his face. "Of all people to find in the Fog Sea's depths, it had to be her."
As most of the Divine Sons and Daughters moved toward the Fog Sea's core, the abyssal beasts Yun Che sent out narrowed their search range, improving efficiency.
A/N: This week is busy. I'll only manage one chapter on workdays. This plotline is challenging to write, and I'm struggling to flesh it out entirely. Thank you for your patience!
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Chapter 2133 - When the Moon Falls, Memories Fade[¹] (First Part)Deep within the Sea of Fog, the dense abyssal dust here greatly restricts everyone's spiritual senses and divine perception — except Yun Che's.
A Divine Extinction Realm Level 8 Abyssal Beast is slowly approaching a woman in black. Such a high-level abyssal beast shouldn't have appeared in this area, making its presence clearly unusual.
The woman wears a black veil over her face, yet it cannot conceal her dazzling and delicate beauty.
"Hm?" Yun Che, hiding in the distance and waiting for the right moment to act, is stunned to realize that the Eternal Night Divine Daughter had already sensed the Divine Extinction Realm Level 8 Abyssal Beast long before he expected that.
Although Shenwu Yi has her back to the abyssal beast, a single strand of black ribbon floats around her, ready for battle at any moment. Her movements clearly convey that she has long been aware of the approaching danger.
"Qingyue's spiritual perception can even pierce through the hindrance of the abyssal dust. Though not as good as mine, it's much stronger than that of an ordinary Divine Extinction Realm Level 6 practitioner. It seems that my little schemes haven't escaped her notice," Yun Che observed Qingyue's performance, not feeling disappointed but genuinely pleased.
Initially, he had planned to manipulate the Divine Extinction Realm Level 8 Abyssal Beast to ambush Xia Qingyue, then make a dramatic appearance to rescue her, crafting a coincidental encounter.
Yun Che was convinced that Xia Qingyue truly had lost her memory. On the day they met in the inner hall, his attention had never left Shenwu Yi. The Eternal Night Divine Daughter's demeanor and actions were entirely natural — showing no surprise at encountering him in the abyss, nor did her gaze linger on him. She treated him as a stranger met for the first time.
This forced Yun Che to accept the worst-case scenario. Now that he had the opportunity to be alone with Xia Qingyue again, he wanted to see if he could awaken her dormant memories.
"Don't be too reckless. It's still unclear whether Shenwu Yi is an ally or an enemy. If you rashly appear before her, there could be danger," Li Suo cautioned, her tone still uneasy.
Yun Che, however, was unfazed. "You don't understand Qingyue. Even if she's lost her memory, I remain unforgettable to her. She might act against others, but not me."
"You've never experienced the baptism of love. You've always been pure and unattainable, so you cannot comprehend the weight of the word 'love.' Though Qingyue and I have yet to consummate our marriage, our bond has long surpassed life and death."
"She endured the misunderstanding of the world, even my misunderstanding, to help me escape, to help me grow. She made me hate her out of love and ultimately buried herself in this abyssal world with her own hands. Even in her final moments, she never explained herself to me."
"This kind of affection may not burn brightly, but like a gentle stream, it is etched into our hearts, impossible to erase."
Li Suo fell silent. In her memory, there was no such concept as romantic love — only universal love. She couldn't fully comprehend the relationship between Yun Che and Xia Qingyue. "Perhaps one day I'll understand it."
"No, you rejected both the Heretic God and the Heaven Punishing Divine Emperor. Probably no one in this world will ever have the privilege of gaining your favor," Yun Che mused, images of Ni Xuan and Mo E flashing through his mind. Both were extraordinary men, rare throughout history.
"You're wrong. There's still one person in this world who can enter my heart," Li Suo responded calmly.
"???"
A sudden thought occurred to Yun Che. Could she mean me? If Li Suo were to regain her body, Yun Che wouldn't mind pressing her beneath him and indulging himself — assuming she agreed, of course. To win over a woman that even the ancient Creation Gods couldn't obtain would be an unparalleled delight.
In Shenwu Yi's hand, the black ribbon emitted a sacred radiance. This artifact, called the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon, was gifted to her by the Lightless Divine Regent when she became the new Eternal Night Divine Daughter.
Back then, Shenwu Yi had many choices. The entire treasury of the Eternal Night Divine Kingdom was at her disposal. Ultimately, she didn't choose anything more precious but settled on the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon instead.
It was an instinctive choice. The moment she laid eyes on this weapon, her soul was deeply drawn to it. Ice-ribbon artifacts seemed to hold a profoundly cherished memory for her.
At first glance, the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon appeared black and unremarkable. But as Shenwu Yi wielded it, infusing her profound energy, the weapon revealed its true brilliance. The black gradually faded, unveiling a crystalline, shimmering form of blue and white. Against the backdrop of the Sea of Fog, it appeared even more sacred and beautiful.
As Shenwu Yi wielded the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon to confront the Divine Extinction Realm Level 8 Abyssal Beast, the scene before Yun Che appeared not as a blurred image veiled by the abyssal dust but as a celestial maiden dancing gracefully with silken ribbons. The imagery was breathtaking, dispelling the monotony of the Sea of Fog.
"Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon…" Yun Che whispered the name, his memory pulling him back to the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament. At that time, Xia Qingyue had descended like a goddess, wielding the Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon. Every moment of her battle was like a work of art.
The scene before his eyes overlapped with the images in his memory, and an unconscious smile appeared on Yun Che's lips.
Ordinary people wouldn't choose a ribbon as a weapon unless they had a deep, lingering attachment to such an item in their memories.
Even though she had temporarily lost her memories, she hadn't forgotten the Blue Pole Star's Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace or the snow-covered mountain gate. She was still the unparalleled celestial being, unchanged in the slightest.
Yun Che stood transfixed, lost in the beauty of the moment and immersed in the cherished images of the past, forgetting that Shenwu Yi was currently locked in a life-and-death battle with the Divine Extinction Realm Level 8 Abyssal Beast.
The Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon scattered shards of ice, enveloping the abyssal beast. This divine artifact, crafted from the feathers of an ancient Ice Phoenix, wielded immense power, capable of unleashing the might of ice spirits to their fullest extent.
Shenwu Yi could feel the seamless harmony between her profound energy and the ice spirit's power, perfectly attuned. In her hands, the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon exhibited its greatest potential.
But the disparity in realms wasn't something a weapon could bridge. Moreover, the abyssal beast was utterly fearless of cold, rendering the ice spirit's enhancement significantly less effective in this confrontation.
After several exchanges, Shenwu Yi began to falter. Despite her efforts and her strength surpassing most Divine Extinction Realm Level 6 practitioners, the abyssal beast was impervious to pain and indifferent to cold. All her attacks merely caused superficial damage.
When the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon struck again, it failed to produce any effect. Instead, the beast clamped its jaws around the ribbon. Its razor-sharp claws descended mercilessly upon Shenwu Yi, emanating a destructive aura that swept across the area, even disturbing the abyssal dust.
"Not good!" Yun Che was jolted awake by the beast's destructive aura, his expression betraying rare panic.
Li Suo said nothing, unwilling to interrupt Yun Che's immersion. In those fleeting moments, she had sensed an unprecedented peace and tranquility in his heart — something he hadn't experienced since arriving in the abyss.
Of course, the main reason for her silence was her belief that everything happening to Shenwu Yi had been orchestrated by Yun Che…
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1:When the Moon Falls, Memories Fade (月倾无忆, literally YueQing WuYi) - A clever play on Yun Che's first wife's both names.
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Chapter 2134 - When the Moon Falls, Memories Fade (Middle Part)In an instant, the Abyssal Beast's claws slashed down with incredible speed. Though Yun Che's control briefly delayed it, it was clearly insufficient. In a single fleeting thought, Yun Che reacted instinctively.
The Hell Monarch gate opened immediately, and crimson sword light slashed towards the Abyssal Beast's claws like a holy light of destruction. The abyssal dust that stood in the sword aura's path obediently parted, not daring to hinder it even slightly.
Yun Che pushed his Star God's Broken Shadow to its limit, surging with unstoppable momentum as he approached Shenwu Yi. At this moment, he had completely abandoned any attempt to conceal his aura, risking everything to save her.
But as he drew near to the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, Yun Che was startled to find her face completely expressionless, devoid of even the slightest hint of panic. It seemed as though everything that had happened was within her control, as if it were all part of her deliberate plan...
A day had passed since the Fog Sea Competition began. Within the Pure Land's inner hall, only eleven stars still shimmered.
Dian Liushi had not returned, evidently having perished in the Fog Sea. Yet Boundless End Divine Regent seemed unconcerned, sipping tea in contentment. This was because Dian Jiuzhi had slain over 200 Abyssal Beasts within a single day, securing nearly 200 Abyssal Cores and claiming an overwhelming lead.
The two others who had returned were Pan Buxiao and Shenwu Fanghua.
Pan Buxiao, limited by his strength, was helpless against Divine Extinction level Abyssal Beasts and had no choice but to return to the city. While Divine Regent Qi Heng was displeased, he did not reprimand him.
Shenwu Fanghua, however, was not so fortunate...
"You're utterly worthless! Eliminated so early? You can't even compare to ordinary men! Why should the Eternal Night Kingdom of God keep such garbage?" The Lightless Divine Regent was unusually irritable, unable to accept this outcome.
Shenwu Yanye was always harsh on Shenwu Yi, the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, so her dissatisfaction with Shenwu Fanghua was even greater.
The wrath of a Divine Regent was no trivial matter; it was beyond what a mere Divine Extinction level could bear. In an instant, Shenwu Fanghua vanished from the world without a trace, leaving no trace behind.
"Hmph. Trash like that has no right to be a citizen of my Eternal Night Kingdom of God." Shenwu Yanye felt neither regret nor pity — only disgust.
Although the other Divine Regents disapproved of her actions, they neither interfered nor rebuked her.
"You knew about my presence all along?" Yun Che's face was full of grievance. This "accidental" encounter was supposed to be his design, but it was clear that Shenwu Yi had become the true orchestrator, manipulating him as if he were in her palm. He was not pleased.
To think I risked my life to save you, even exposing my strength. So ungrateful.
Yun Che silently complained to himself. This scenario was far from what he had envisioned for meeting with Xia Qingyue again.
"Have we met before? Why do I feel a sense of familiarity when I see you, as if you make me feel at ease, even warm?" Shenwu Yi ignored Yun Che's question and instead voiced her own doubts.
"In this Abyssal World, it's true that this is only our second meeting. We can hardly be considered acquainted — we haven't even spoken before." Yun Che's expression turned a bit despondent. Though he already knew Xia Qingyue had lost her memory, facing the reality of it still stirred his emotions.
"But in another world, we did know each other. And our relationship was very close — you were my lawfully wedded wife."
Shenwu Yi froze at Yun Che's words, as though trying hard to recall something. Yet after searching her mind, she found nothing.
"My mother said, 'Men's words are lies, not to be trusted.' Your actions just now prove your intent. You clearly saw me in danger but did nothing to help until the last moment."
Shenwu Yi's Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon pointed at Yun Che, ready to strike at any time. Her gaze pierced into him, clear and cold.
"You claimed, 'I am your wife.' How could any husband stand idly by while his wife was in danger? Your words betray your deception. How could I trust you? Even if we were acquainted in the past, I cannot trust you now."
"…"
Yun Che let out a bitter laugh. His carefully planned reunion had backfired, leading to unnecessary misunderstandings.
Yet to his delight, despite Xia Qingyue's memory loss, her intellect and sharpness remained intact.
"I wasn't intentionally delaying. When I saw you wielding a weapon so similar to the Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon of old, I was momentarily dazed. Back then, your grace lit up the world, becoming the focal point of the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament. None could resist your charm. Do you believe me now?"
"The Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon…"
Shenwu Yi stared at the Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon in her hands, lost in thought. She had always wondered why she felt so drawn to this weapon. Hearing the name "Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon" unsettled her deeply.
She had never spoken so much with any man before. Even if she had forgotten, it seemed unlikely she had ever done so in the past. Yet Yun Che's presence didn't evoke disgust. Instead, it felt strangely comforting, in stark contrast to the Eternal Night Kingdom of God's disdain for men.
For the first time, the Eternal Night Divine Daughter felt inner turmoil. At the very least, the man before her didn't evoke hatred, nor could she summon any intent to kill him.
The Sacred Feather Ice Crystal Ribbon slowly lowered from Yun Che's face, and the tense atmosphere began to ease.
"This is yours. Killing this Abyssal Beast was mainly your achievement." Yun Che extended the Abyss Core of a Divine Extinction level eight Abyssal Beast to Shenwu Yi. Together, they had swiftly slain the beast, though Yun Che delivered the final blow.
"You were the one who killed it. It's yours by right." Shenwu Yi responded indifferently, not attaching much importance to it.
"No, I am only at Divine Master Level Four. Neither the Divine Regents nor the Divine Priests, nor even the Abyssal Monarch, would believe I could slay a level eight Divine Extinction Abyssal Beast. It's unreasonable and impossible. Besides, without my help, you likely could have resolved it alone. By every measure, this Abyssal Core belongs to you."
Yun Che's sincere smile radiated warmth.
Shenwu Yi did not refuse again. She accepted the Abyssal Core and then handed two level four Divine Extinction Abyssal Cores to Yun Che.
"With the strength you just displayed, you should be able to handle level four Abyssal Beasts with ease. These two Abyssal Cores suit you."
"May I ask you something? Why don't you harbor any intent to kill me? Not only that, but you also shared Abyssal Cores with me. In this ruthless competition, we represent opposing Kingdoms of God, and the final rankings will determine their futures." Yun Che accepted the two Abyssal Cores, meeting Shenwu Yi's gaze, searching for a ripple of emotion. "Wouldn't it make more sense to kill me, a Divine Master Realm competitor?"
"I don't know. As the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, I am supposed to detest men. But for you, I feel no dislike. Perhaps it's because of our past." Shenwu Yi's soft voice carried her question. "Are you truly the Prince of the Dreamweaving Kingdom of God? Is your name Meng Jianyuan?"
"No. My name is Yun Che."
A/N: Went out this afternoon, and there's another event tonight. Updated earlier.
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Chapter 2135 - When the Moon Falls, Memories Fade (Last Part)"Yun... Che!"
These two simple words stirred up a storm in Shenwu Yi's soul, far more profound and bone-deep than the memories of the Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon.
To her, this name seemed even more important than her own life!
"Did you remember something?" Yun Che noticed the sudden contraction of Shenwu Yi's pupils. Evidently, his name had left a faint imprint in the depths of her memory, and his expression brimmed with anticipation.
"I did not." Shenwu Yi regained her composure from the turmoil in her heart, replying in her usual icy and indifferent tone.
Yun Che sighed helplessly. It seemed things were not progressing as smoothly as he had hoped.
"In that world, my name was Yun Che, and yours was Xia Qingyue. We were betrothed as children," Yun Che began recounting their past.
"Xia Qingyue." Shenwu Yi murmured to herself. The name felt both familiar and unfamiliar, as though it carried emotions too numerous and profound to process — emotions she had never experienced since becoming the Eternal Night Divine Daughter.
Although Shenwu Yi was hearing the names Yun Che and Xia Qingyue for the first time, they were not unfamiliar to her. When she first regained consciousness years ago, her body bore nothing but horrific scars, no other possessions except a half-destroyed marriage contract.
On that tattered contract, two names were faintly visible: the first name had the character "Che", and the second name included the characters "Qingyue."
Even after she became the Eternal Night Divine Daughter, Shenwu Yi kept the incomplete marriage contract with her. This item held extraordinary significance, so much so that she had never abandoned it, no matter the circumstance. She instinctively understood that the marriage contract was connected to her lost memories, though she had never been able to recall the details.
Today, as the man before her uttered the names Yun Che and Xia Qingyue, she finally understood. This was her marriage contract with Yun Che.
The man standing before her had not lied — he was indeed her husband, wedded in full ceremony.
Before today, the Eternal Night Divine Daughter had only ever gone by the name Shenwu Yi, given to her by the Lightless Divine Regent. She had no memory of her original name.
At this moment, she finally learned that she had her own name — a beautiful name: Xia Qingyue.
"Would you like to hear the story of me and Qingyue?" Yun Che did not continue immediately but instead sought Shenwu Yi's consent.
Under normal circumstances, Shenwu Yi would never listen to anything a man said. She would neither trust his words nor even give him a chance to speak. Influenced by the Lightless Divine Regent, she would have silenced him outright. Yet this time, she found herself inexplicably unable to refuse.
If they were anywhere else, Shenwu Yi would not have agreed. But in the Misty Sea, even beings as strong as True Gods would have their powers significantly suppressed by the Abyssal Dust. She did not have to fear the Lightless Divine Regent's gaze or control.
Her own curiosity about her past also compelled her to agree to Yun Che's proposal.
"We met in Floating Cloud City of the Blue Pole Star's Blue Wind Nation. At sixteen, we held a grand wedding as arranged. At that time, you were Floating Cloud City's number one beauty and the top genius, while I was nothing but a cripple with half-destroyed profound veins. Yet you neither despised me nor looked down on me. Instead, you treated me with respect and dignity, making it all feel unreal."
Yun Che's palm turned, and a vivid scene of the wedding appeared before them, as if they were truly there.
Shenwu Yi looked at the image of herself in red bridal attire, her eyes momentarily dazed.
"This is the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, your sect."
A snow-covered sect appeared before them, standing solemnly amidst a vast snowy landscape.
"This is where you began your journey in the profound way. Perhaps it will feel familiar to you." Yun Che used his Ice Phoenix Divine Arts to perfectly recreate the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace from memory — not just a mere image, but a precise replica.
Shenwu Yi stared blankly at the scene before her, her mind filled with fleeting images and fragments.
"Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, such a beautiful name," Shenwu Yi murmured softly.
"This was your splendor during the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament, wielding the Ice Phoenix Snowflower Ribbon." Yun Che displayed another image — Xia Qingyue battling him fiercely.
"These were the stories of the Blue Pole Star, perhaps some of your happiest memories." Yun Che, too, became immersed in the recollection.
The first time he teased Xia Qingyue, the first time they shared a bed, the first time they sparred as equals, and the first time they fought side by side...
The mortal realm had been too beautiful, leaving such a deep imprint in Yun Che's heart even after so many years.
"If life was only as it was at first sight, there would be no need to yearn for the past."
Beneath her veil, Shenwu Yi's lips quivered slightly. Her murmurs were silent, and the images in her mind grew clearer and more continuous.
"Is there more?" For the first time, she actively asked Yun Che to continue.
"There is. In fact, everything between us revolves around a single marriage contract, whether in the Blue Pole Star or later in the Realm of the Gods." Yun Che conjured another image: the most vivid and sole marriage contract of his life.
Seeing the intact marriage contract, Shenwu Yi pressed her left hand tightly against her waist, her body trembling slightly. There, she kept the original, half-destroyed contract.
Her defenses against Yun Che began to crumble. No longer did she view him with hostility or suspicion. Instead, she began to trust the man standing before her.
"In the Realm of the Gods, we reunited in the Moon God Realm. It was a great misunderstanding, which led to a massive scandal and caused the then Moon God Emperor's premature demise. As the daughter of the Moon God Emperor, you were forced to accept the Imperial Moon Glazed Pearl due to your Nine Profound Exquisite Body, inheriting the mantle of the Moon God Emperor and becoming his successor."
Yun Che's tone slowed, and his expression grew despondent. After arriving in the Realm of the Gods, everything had spiraled out of control, becoming less and less beautiful.
"Later, I was cursed by the Brahma Soul Death-Wishing Mark of Qianye Ying'er. You accompanied me to the Dragon God Realm seeking help. After that, we conspired against the Brahma Monarch Realm, ultimately planting a slave mark on Qianye Ying'er."
Qianye Ying'er!
The mention of this name filled Shenwu Yi with an inexplicable hatred. A sharp pain pierced her heart.
"Enough! Stop speaking!" Shenwu Yi interrupted Yun Che.
Her head throbbed, and her expression became distraught, her brows furrowing in pain.
"Qingyue, are you alright? It doesn't matter if you don't want to or can't recall the past. You don't need to force yourself. I will protect you in this life no matter what," Yun Che said, panicking at her reaction.
He regretted recounting so much of their past too soon, overwhelming her with the flood of information.
Yun Che stepped forward and embraced Shenwu Yi, holding her tightly in his arms. Simultaneously, he channeled his profound light power, letting waves of healing energy flow into her body.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here. I will never let you face all this alone again."
A/N: Sobs With writing fanfiction, it is so hard to get contracted. I wonder if anyone would read an original novel I write? (˵¯͒〰¯͒˵)
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