Yun Che, who had gone some distance away, did not leave the vicinity of the Dreamweaver area. Instead, after carefully readjusting his plans in his mind—tweaking and refining them again and again—he turned back and made his way to see his "father."
His face was heavy with thought as he approached Meng Kongchan. With a respectful bow, Yun Che addressed the man in front of him, his tone steady but laced with curiosity. "Divine Regent, is what Jianxi said true?" "Un," Meng Kongchan replied with a solemn nod, his expression serious. His gaze lingered on Yun Che.
When Meng Kongchan had first arrived here, his intention had been to discuss his son and bask in a moment of pride. After all, Meng Jianyuan, his son who had spent hundred of years wandering the realms, had returned—and his brilliance shone even brighter than before.
Meng Kongchan had been filled with joy, his heart swelling with pride at his son's achievements. Not only that, but his old friend Hua Fuchen's daughter was deeply in love with Jianyuan, a fact that brought him even more satisfaction. To see his son so admired and his life aligning so perfectly had been a source of endless pride for the ruler of the Dreamweaver Kingdom.
When the group from the Eternal Night Kingdom arrived, Meng Kongchan's joyous mood shifted to sour. Meng Kongchan felt a faint sense of pity—not only for the men back in the Eternal Night Kingdom, who were reduced to a status lower than slaves, but also for the women who now accompanied the Lightless Divine Regent. Their expressions were cold, as if they carried the weight of an unspoken burden.
The Lightless Divine Regent herself stood at the forefront, her presence commanding yet devoid of warmth. She didn't spare a glance for anyone, not even the other Divine Regents gathered. It wasn't arrogance; it was something deeper—an indifference born from a hatred so profound it radiated from her like a quiet storm.
Meng Kongchan didn't try to understand her; he merely observed, uneasy yet unwilling to intervene in what wasn't his matter to judge. Among the group of women, both Meng Kongchan and Hua Fuchen noticed the Eternal Night Kingdom's Divine Daughter. Though her face was hidden behind a delicate veil, it did little to obscure her from their divine perception. After all, they were Gods, and no mere veil could conceal her true presence from their eyes.
What they saw left them momentarily stunned. Her beauty was heavenly, otherworldly—so much so that even they, accustomed to the splendor of divine beings, couldn't help but be captivated. However, what truly shocked them wasn't just her unparalleled appearance but the unmistakable strength of her cultivation and the vibrant aura of youth surrounding her.
"She's definitely less than a hundred years old!" Hua Fuchen thought, his mind racing to comprehend what he was sensing. Meng Kongchan's thoughts mirrored his. Monster. A complete monster. The words echoed in both their minds, unspoken but inescapable.
Reaching such a level of cultivation within such a short lifespan was beyond reason, defying even the loftiest expectations for Divine Sons and Daughters. Even more than her beauty and cultivation, it was the aura emanating from her body that left Meng Kongchan and Hua Fuchen utterly stunned.
Though neither had encountered it before, they recognized it immediately—the Nine Profound Exquisite Body! The realization struck them like a thunderclap, instantly dimming their earlier joyous mood. For all their pride in their own children, this revelation cast a shadow over their accomplishments.
One of them had a daughter whose beauty was renowned throughout the Abyss, celebrated as a peerless gem among the Divine Daughters. Yet, when compared to the Eternal Night's Divine Daughter, her radiance seemed dimmed—not only in cultivation but even in beauty. The only aspect where his daughter surpassed her was in possessing the Perfect Divine Essence. But even that edge felt insignificant, for the Nine Profound Exquisite Body was equivalent to having the Perfect Divine Essence—and perhaps even more.
The other had a son who also bore the Perfect Divine Essence, a rare and celebrated gift among the Divine Sons and Daughters. Yet the Nine Profound Exquisite Body was an existence that stood on the same level, if not higher. It was a physique that transcended ordinary comparisons.
But the Divine Daughter of Eternal Night was not merely extraordinary—she was a singularity. She possessed everything. The Nine Profound Exquisite Body, her otherworldly beauty, and her overwhelming cultivation power combined to create a presence so profound that even Gods could not help but feel overshadowed by it. She wasn't just exceptional—she was incomparable, standing far above even the most brilliant stars of the Abyss.
For the Lightless Divine Regent to so decisively discard the previous Divine Daughter upon discovering Shen Wuyi, they now finally understood the reason.
"How can Eternal Night be this lucky?!" Both Meng Kongchan and Hua Fuchen shared the same incredulous thought as they watched the group from the Eternal Night Kingdom fade into the distance. The realization weighed heavily on them—what kind of destiny allowed a kingdom to possess such a monstrous talent?
As for the other members of their groups, they couldn't perceive what their Gods had seen. Yet even without understanding the full extent of her power, the Divine Daughter's aura alone was enough to suppress them entirely. It was as if the weight of her presence crushed their will, leaving them unable to raise their heads.
Far in the distance, the group from the Boundless Divine Kingdom also observed the Eternal Night Kingdom's procession. Among them, Dian Jiuzhi stood silently, his usually composed demeanor shattered but it not because of the Eternal Night as his mind have no place for that. His eyes trembled, betraying the turmoil within him. Since his return, he had not spoken a single word, and his silence unsettled those around him. He had said nothing of what he had seen to his God Father, and he had strictly forbidden his brother from mentioning it either. Whatever Dian Jiuzhi had witnessed had shaken him to the core, leaving him struggling to come to terms with the terrifying reality.
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In another corner of the Pure Land, a gathering of the Star Moon Kingdom of God's people stood in tense silence. The atmosphere was heavy, the weight of recent revelations pressing down on them.
"To think she's really at the sixth level of the Divine Extinction Realm…" The Star God's Divine Son exhaled sharply; disbelief etched across his face. Beside him, the Moon God's Divine Son looked equally dejected.
Both had only recently broken through to the fourth level of the Divine Extinction Realm, an achievement they had celebrated not long ago. With their combined might, they could confidently stand against those at the fifth level. But a sixth-level opponent? That was a different story altogether. The idea of victory against such a foe felt like a distant dream, one far beyond their grasp. The Divine Sons exchanged a brief glance, their shared frustration unspoken yet palpable.
Nearby, Pan Buwang stood apart, his expression dark and brooding. His mind churned with conflicting emotions, but one burned brighter than the rest—hatred.
His loathing for the Lightless Divine Regent and the Eternal Night Divine Daughter was like an abyss consuming his heart. Even with his unparalleled mastery over darkness profound energy, a level that even his father could only dream of achieving, the darkness of hatred within him was something he could not entirely suppress. It took everything he had to restrain his overwhelming rage, his clenched fists trembling faintly at his sides. "WuQing… wait for me," he thought silently, the words echoing in his mind like a vow carved into his very soul.
Soon, the final participants of the Pure Land Meeting arrived—the Ancestral Dragon God Clan. However, their arrival caused little more than a passing glance from the other groups. No murmurs of intrigue, no awe-filled gazes followed them. After all, the dragon clan had always been at the bottom of the rankings, and no one expected this year to be any different. Everyone present was well aware of the glaring weakness that plagued the clan's chances: their young lord had yet to even step into the Divine Extinction Realm.
In a gathering where power and cultivation defined status, this fact alone rendered their presence little more than a formality. As the dragon clan's procession settled into place, the air around them was heavy with quiet resignation. Their lack of impact was a stark contrast to the earlier arrivals, whose mere presence had shaken the gathering. Here, there was no ripple, no spark—only the unspoken understanding that the Ancestral Dragon God Clan's fate in this meeting was already sealed.
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"So, what do you think, Yuan'er?" Meng Kongchan asked, his gaze steady as he studied Yun Che. He knew Yun Che wasn't here to participate in the Pure Land Meeting, only to spectate. Still, as the future God of the Dream Weaving Kingdom and the bearer of the Perfect Divine Essence, Yun Che was destined for greatness.
Meng Kongchan had long believed that Yun Che and Hua Caili would one day stand as the strongest Gods of their era. Yet now, there was another—a rival, a threat in the form of the Divine Daughter of Eternal Night. Yun Che paused thoughtfully before answering, his expression calm and composed.
"I am ultimately only a spectator," he said. "I am ashamed to admit that my cultivation is still low, and perhaps spectating is best for now." His words were measured, revealing nothing of the intricate plans already in motion within his mind. Thus far, everything had progressed according to his design, even if a few adjustments were necessary along the way.
For Yun Che, the Pure Land Meeting wasn't about bringing glory to the Dreamweaver Kingdom. He was an outsider, after all; matters of honor and prestige held no personal significance for him. Still, appearances had to be maintained. With a gleam in his eyes, he added, "I may be unqualified to stand as an equal among the Divine Sons and Divine Daughters of other Kingdoms for now, but it won't be long before that changes."
As he spoke, determination flickered across his face, his gaze locking firmly with Meng Kongchan's. The resolute energy in Yun Che's expression seemed to reassure the Divine Regent, even if the true depth of his intentions remained concealed beneath the surface.
"That's the spirit! Hahaha!" Meng Kongchan laughed heartily, his voice ringing with pride. His son, who had only recently returned, had already broken through to the fourth rank of the Divine Master Realm. And now, with a single glance, Meng Kongchan could tell that Yun Che was on the cusp of another breakthrough. He was certain that it would only take a few decades at most for Yun Che to ascend into the Divine Extinction Realm.
After that, with the powerful Abyss Stones left by his master, breaking through to the Divine Limit Realm would be a matter of time—a short time at that. The thought filled Meng Kongchan with satisfaction.
With this in mind, he raised his hand and layered multiple sound barriers around them, fortifying the already dense protections surrounding the area. "So, Yuan'er…" Meng Kongchan said, his eyes lighting up with a mischievous glint as he turned his gaze to Yun Che, a knowing smile spreading across his face.
"Yes, Divine Regent?" Yun Che replied, his senses immediately sharpening. The tension in his body rose as he noticed the intricate formations surrounding them. He braced himself, awaiting whatever serious matter the God was about to bring up.
"After all this is over…" Meng Kongchan's tone shifted to one of teasing, his smile widening. "Consider giving your father a grandchild, would you?"
"….." Yun Che froze, stunned into silence. His usually sharp mind failed to process the abrupt shift in conversation. His fingers twitched slightly, and after a long pause, he managed to force a wary smile.
Meng Kongchan chuckled at his reaction, clearly amused. Memories of Hua Fuchen's past objections flickered in his mind. Back then, Hua Fuchen had been openly displeased when Meng Kongchan had gifted Yun Che several beautiful servants, accusing him of doing so solely to expand the Meng Clan's lineage. And, well, Hua Fuchen hadn't been wrong.
Meng Kongchan had hoped Yun Che would one day fulfill that wish. But seeing how Yun Che had eyes only for Hua Caili, Meng Kongchan knew there was little point in pressing the matter—at least for now. The real purpose of their journey to the Pure Land Meeting revolved around far more important matters.
Still, Meng Kongchan couldn't resist teasing Yun Che about it. He silently hoped that once everything was settled, his beloved son would finally grant him the joy of grandchildren.
Yun Che, however, could only maintain his strained smile, his mind caught between exasperation and helpless amusement. Seeing that Yun Che remained silent, Meng Kongchan chose not to press further. Instead, he returned to his usual composed self and said, "Since all the participating Kingdoms and the Ancestral Dragon Clan have arrived, the summons should happen soon. Be prepared, Yuan'er."
With that, Meng Kongchan dispelled the sound barriers surrounding them just as Meng Jianxi entered the room. "Lord God Father, this child has heard your summons," Meng Jianxi said respectfully as he knelt beside Yun Che. He had been waiting outside for some time, unable to enter due to the powerful formations and barriers the God had erected. The moment they were dispelled, he wasted no time stepping in.
"Jianxi, have you finished preparing?" Meng Kongchan asked, his gaze softening as it fell upon both of his sons. There had been small disputes between them in the past, but those days were long gone. Now, seeing how Jianxi diligently supported Yun Che at every turn, Meng Kongchan felt a deep sense of pride and relief. His heart swelled with satisfaction as he observed his sons standing together, united. The thought even crossed his mind to one day pass his power and position to Yun Che once he had grandchildren. But that was a matter for the future—far from now. Meng Jianxi nodded earnestly.
"Yes, Lord God Father. I've ensured everything is in order," he said with conviction, his tone carrying both respect and determination. Meng Kongchan's expression softened further. "Good, very good" he said. "This time, even though we may not have a chance at first or second place, you should still be able to secure third place in this Pure Land Meeting. Show them the might of our Dreamweaver Kingdom!" Meng Kongchan declared, his voice filled with firm encouragement.
"Yes!" Meng Jianxi replied with absolute confidence, his posture straight and determined.
"Do your best, Jianxi," Yun Che added from beside him, his tone light yet sincere. However, Meng Jianxi's lips twitched involuntarily at Yun Che's words. Deep down, he had already come to terms with the fact that he would always be beneath Yun Che. There was no use dwelling on it—he had accepted it as an unchangeable reality.
"Lord God Father, the first position should go to Brother Jiuzhi, right?" Meng Jianxi asked, breaking the momentary silence. In his mind, there was no other possible outcome. The Divine Daughter of Eternal Night was undeniably terrifying, but her cultivation was only at the sixth level of the Divine Extinction Realm. Dian Jiuzhi, on the other hand, was rumored to have broken through to the eighth level of the Divine Extinction Realm. Adding to that, his Divine Vein of Great Rage gave him overwhelming combat prowess. It was hard to imagine the Divine Daughter of Eternal Night being able to compete against such an opponent.
"That indeed should be the only out come…" Meng Kongchan nodded as he answer, but then he thought of something and said "But this time around, it might not be the case" he added.
!!!!!! His words sent a jolt through both Yun Che and Meng Jianxi, their reactions immediate. Yun Che's eyes narrowed, and Meng Jianxi's face twisted in confusion.
"Why, Lord God Father?" Meng Jianxi asked earnestly, his tone tinged with disbelief. In his mind, it simply wasn't possible. How could Dian Jiuzhi, with his overwhelming power, not claim the top position? Meng Kongchan's gaze sharpened, his voice low and deliberate as he asked, "Have you ever heard of the Nine Profound Exquisite Body?"
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The very name sent shockwaves through the room. Yun Che's heart pounded violently, his mind roaring as though struck by thunder. His thoughts churned in chaos, the implications crashing into him like a tidal wave. Beside him, Meng Jianxi froze, his expression a mix of shock and awe. He, too, understood what the Nine Profound Exquisite Body meant in the context of the Kingdoms of Gods. Meng Jianxi's voice was barely above a whisper as he processed the revelation.
"The Nine Profound Exquisite Body… It's not just a rare physique—it's the ultimate vessel of power. A perfect dual cultivation partner, and if someone with this body inherits the power of a God, their lifespan and strength increase exponentially. It's… the perfect vessel."
"Exactly," Meng Kongchan confirmed, his tone grave. "And Shen Wuyi, the Divine Daughter of Eternal Night, possesses that very body." For a moment, the room was steeped in silence. Yun Che, standing beside Meng Jianxi, trembled—not just physically but within his very soul. His mind, body, and spirit were in utter turmoil, as though chaos itself had descended upon him.