When Yun Che and Qianye Yingâer had escaped from Nanhuang Chanyiâs grasp, they had also managed to successfully ambush her . In fact, they had accomplished both tasks with exceptional ease .
In addition to this, even with their meager strength at that time, they had never felt any clear danger or sense of pressure from Nanhuang Chanyi, a Witch, when they had faced her . So once they had successfully ambushed her and escaped her grasp, it was inevitable that they had thoughts like âOh, so this is all a Witch amounts toâ .
However, anyone who could become a Witch, one of the Devil Queenâs shadows, stood at the very peak of the Northern Divine Regionâs hierarchy . Every single one of them was an extremely terrifying existence . This could be easily seen from the reverence that all of the realm kings, and even Yan Sangeng and the Burning Moon Crown Prince, had shown to Witch Yao Die back at the Imperial Heaven Tower .
For someone to be chosen as a Witch by Chi Wuyao, they had to possess more than strength and natural talent . They also had to possess a temperament and beauty that was one in a million . Therefore, as a Witch, Nanhuang Chanyi definitely was not the good-natured person she seemed to be on the surface . In fact, when they thought about it carefully, all of the things she had said and done back then had been done on Chi Wuyaoâs specific instructions .
However, all of these things were no longer important . Yun Che said in a deep voice, âWhat did the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor tell you!?â
The Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor⊠If she knew that she and her kinsmen had sacrificed themselves for such an outcome, how would she react? Shock? Pain? Regret⊠Or perhaps this was one of the outcomes that she had long foreseen .
âThat is this queenâs private matter, this queen is not obliged to tell you,â Chi Wuyao replied with a soft smile .
Chi Wuyaoâs words had already tacitly confirmed that she had met the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor .
It was not strange at all for the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor to visit the Northern Divine Region . After all, she was still an emperor of the devils when it was all said and done . The territory which made up the Northern Divine Region was merely her homeland, a home she had been separated from for a million years . What reason would she have to not visit this place?
Furthermore, it was a place filled with nostalgia, a place where she would willingly linger .
âThe reason why the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor came to see you must be because you have a unique devil soul, right?â Qianye Yingâer said .
Her words caused suspicion to creep into Yun Cheâs eyes .
Given the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperorâs might, all of the living beings in this universe were but ants to her . To her, there was not much difference between a mortal who had not cultivated a dint of profound energy and a god emperor who stood at the very pinnacle of the profound way . When she had first made her appearance, she had not even deigned to look at the Dragon Monarch, the person who possessed the most strength in the universe, the person who had exuded the most robust aura on that day .
So why would she appear before this Chi Wuyao?
âWhen the Clear Sky God Emperor suddenly died all those years ago, it had not only shaken the king realms in the Northern Divine Region . In fact, all of the king realms in the Eastern, Western, and Southern Divine Regions had been astounded by the event . Then, Qianye Fantian, who only exchanged a short series of blows with you, did not dare to forget the three words âChi Wuyaoâ ever again . According to him, based on your profound cultivation alone, you were inferior to him back then, but your soul power was incomparably strange and bizarre . After that, he searched through all of the records and memories in the Brahma Monarch God Realm and the Eternal Heaven God Realm, but he didnât manage to find anything . â
âThe only reason why the Clear Sky God Realm could become a king realm was because they possessed an indestructible inheritance of power . Furthermore, it was this indestructible inheritance that formed the foundation of a king realmâs power, a power that allowed them to lord over the rest of creation . Every single one of these indestructible inheritances were something left behind by a True God, the strongest sources of power in this universe . It is a power that has been passed down from generation to generation . They are like divine flames that burn forever . They will never go out and they can never ever be interfered with . â
âYet, you managed to transform the Clear Sky God Realmâs indestructible inheritance into another indestructible inheritance, which is the current power inherited by your Witches . â Qianye Yingâerâs voice grew softer . âThis is a feat that only you, Chi Wuyao, has accomplished in the entire history of the God Realm . â
âI am very curious about one thing . In fact, Iâm sure all the king realms are as curious as I am about this matter . Just what sort of powers do you, Chi Wuyao, really possess?â
A strange light flashed in Chi Wuyaoâs eyes . But she replied in a cheery voice, âBefore you ask about someone elseâs secrets, shouldnât you first offer up your own secrets in exchange?â
Qianye Yingâer frowned . She had never expected to get the answer in the first place . If one could obtain an answer by simply asking, then these things could not be called secrets anymore .
âIt may very well be the case that the only reason the Lord Devil Emperor appeared before me was because this queen was a kinsmen of hers who had survived to this day . â Chi Wuyaoâs devilish voice was as soft and cottony as a cloud and her playful tone concealed a bewitching seductiveness .
âHmph . â Qianye Yingâer replied with a cold snort .
At this moment, Chi Wuyaoâs smile suddenly vanished and the black mist coiling around her body completely stilled . When her voice rang out once more, it had turned exceptionally cold and distant .
âThe yin energy of the Primal Chaos continues to disappear, even I cannot divine the true reason behind it . This final territory of the devils will continue to shrink and if there is no change in circumstances, then it will disappear completely one day . At that time, even if you possess the will to fight, you will still be utterly powerless before the might of the other three divine regions . â
âUnless there comes a day where a man named Yun Che enters into this final bastion of devildom with darkness and vengeance in his heart . â
Yun Che and Qianye Yingâer furrowed their brows as they stared at Chi Wuyao, whose aura had drastically changed .
When she finished speaking, the black fog around Chi Wuyao seemed to spring to life once more as it started to slowly swirl . Her voice also became as cottony and bewitching as it was before . âThese were the words that the Lord Devil Emperor left with me back then . Interesting, arenât they?â
â . . . â Yun Che looked as if he had been frozen in place, his hands balled into tight fists .
âThis queen wouldnât dare to forget even a single word the Lord Devil Emperor told me . When the Lord Devil Emperor said these words, she clearly did not expect that it would happen, so this queen has never truly had any expectations . â
âBut who would have thought that youâd actually show up, and so quickly at that . You even came here with a heart filled with darkness and vengeance, heeheeheehee . â
It was very clear that the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor had thought of this possibility when she had decided to leave .
She understood human nature far too well⊠No, it would be more accurate to say that she had an overly-pessimistic view of things like human nature . After all, even she, a Devil Emperor, had been viciously tricked by the Heaven Punishing Divine Emperor Mo E, the person who had been viewed as the most righteous in the universe, a person who was famous for disdaining the use of trickery or subterfuge .
âThe words I said just now were merely a test,â Chi Wuyao said . âAfter all, this queen has had no prior contact with either of you . But from the looks of things, the two of you are far more interesting than what the rumours say . â
âInteresting?â Qianye Yingâer coldly replied . She really disliked having this word applied to her .
âOf course . â Chi Wuyaoâs gaze travelled over their bodies as she said with a wide smile, âThe Eastern Regionâs Yun Che that this queen heard about was an obedient and compassionate child, a good child . In order to save the world, he did not hesitate to thrust his frail and weak body before the Devil Emperor in a bid to change her mind . Such a good and obedient child . Just hearing about you filled my heart with tenderness and pity . â
âHowever, the Yun Che who stands before me, his eyes are filled with bloody knives . And whenever one mentions the God Realm, that frightful gaze turns even scarier⊠It looks as if he simply canât wait to slaughter everything that is still alive . â
Yun Che, â . . . â
âThe legendary Brahma Monarch Goddess is said to possess a beauty that could overturn an age and a pride that disdained the world . This was especially true in regards to men . You never even deigned to spare them a single glance in the past . However, the Brahma Monarch Goddess that I see right now is leaning against a man and even seems to take pride in becoming a manâs plaything⊠So how could any of this not be interesting?â
Qianye Yingâer narrowed her eyes as she laughed . She said, âIt is indeed interesting and whatâs about to happen in the Northern Divine Region is only going to get even more interesting . â
âThe Northern Region has three emperors, but you have directly chosen this queen so I really do appreciate your perception and judgement . â Chi Wuyao stretched out a hand, the tip of her finger gently playing with her fluttering hair . âYou wonât regret this choice . Even though this queen does not know much about you, as a devil, how can this queen doubt the Lord Devil Emperorâs words . In fact, this queen is truly looking forward to how we will cooperate in the future . â
âYou wonât be disappointed,â Yun Che said in a cold voice . âTell us where the Soul Stealing Realm is, we will make our way there ourselves . â
âOh?â Chi Wuyaoâs gaze turned towards him . After that, she gave a sweet smile and spoke in that devilish voice that could melt bones . âOh, I see . Having the Brahma Monarch Goddess by your side at all times must make you feel like your bones are melting from ecstasy at every moment . Having an old demoness like me tag along would indeed ruin the view, heeheehee . â
She stretched out a finger and a devilish light that contained the coordinates of the Soul Stealing Realm touched Yun Cheâs forehead .
âLetâs go . â Yun Che did not say anything else . He simply turned around and prepared to soar into the sky .
But he suddenly stopped moving in the very next instant . His back still faced Chi Wuyao as he said coldly, âChi Wuyao, this alliance between us is purely based on shared interests . We arenât enemies or friends . I know very little about you, but even Iâve heard that your skill as a seductress is unrivaled in this universe . Even a god emperor was willing to die beneath your skirts . That truly fills me with admiration . â
âHowever, a word of advice . â Yun Che slowly turned his gaze to the other side, a black devilish shadow appearing in the corner of his eyes . âNever try to seize my mind or soul . The consequences will be far more terrifying than you could ever imagine . â
âIt would be far better if you never tried to probe or test it . Because probing such a matter is very dangerous . â
Yun Che had already taken to the skies and flown into the distance before Chi Wuyao could reply .
âMy skill as a seductress is unrivaled huhâŠâ Chi Wuyao softly uttered those words as she gave a silent laugh . After that she muttered to herself, âAfter hearing you say those words, it truly makes me feel âflatteredâ . â
Ding . . .
A very soft ring chimed in the air . It sounded like the sound of rain falling on fresh green leaves . A colorful light flashed into existence behind Chi Wuyao as a woman covered in flowing, multi-colored light appeared out of thin air .
âMaster,â the woman said as she knelt down before Chi Wuyao . The rainbow light wrapping around her body had not faded or started to dissipate even after she had appeared .
If Yun Che or Qianye Yingâer were still there, they would have recognized her immediately .
Because they had seen this woman when they had stolen the Untamed Divine Marrow . She was the Witch who had appeared at the Thousand Desolation Divine Sect, the Seventh WitchâHua Jin .
âSo what do you think of them?â Chi Wuyao stretched out her hands and gently laid them on Hua Jinâs shoulders, helping her to her feet .
âReplying to MasterâŠâ Hua Jin seemed to be hesitating . However, her brows knit together as she finally gave a reply . âNo one has ever dared to show such rudeness to Master before! Hua Jin⊠finds it hard to understand Masterâ intentions . â
âWhen we return to our realm, you will understand,â Chi Wuyao said in a gentle voice . âDo you still remember the âEternal Calamity of Darknessâ that this queen spoke to you about all those years ago?â
Hua Jin pondered the question for a moment before replying, âSo what Master is saying is that Yun Che has cultivated this Eternal Calamity of Darkness . But Master previously told me that the Eternal Calamity of Darkness is the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperorâs unique devil art and even the other Devil Emperors could not cultivate it . How can Yun Che possiblyâŠâ
âIt is indeed something that is impossible for other people, but you cannot evaluate Yun Che using common sense . â Chi Wuyaoâs lips barely moved but her tone started to change . âThe Brahma divine power that Qianye Yingâer inherited from the Brahma Monarch God Realm and cultivated for her entire life was crippled, but in less than three years, her control of darkness profound energy is not the least bit inferior to Yao Dieâs . The only possible explanation for this is that she obtained and successfully refined the Devil Emperor blood left behind by the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor . â
âAlso Yao Dieâs account of the strange and bizarre phenomenon that afflicted her made me think of the Eternal Calamity of Darkness . â The devilish light in Chi Wuyaoâs eyes flashed faintly . âIt looks like the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor left Yun Che a way out before she departed the Primal Chaos . Even if he was pushed into the darkest and most desperate situation, he could still fight back by taking control of this region of darkness . â
âHis circumstances are obviously miserable and tragic, but it still makes one jealous . â
Hua Jin lifted her head and stared at Chi Wuyao in a very serious manner . The Witches were the people closest to the Devil Queen, so they were also the people who understood her the most . This was the first time she had ever seen her master display such an attitude towards anyone . She decided to enquire further, âMaster, do you really believe everything that Yun Che told you just now?â
âI do,â Chi Wuyao replied .
A deep look of bewilderment appeared on Hua Jinâs face . âAlthough there are many rumours regarding Yun Che, today is the first day Master has truly met the man . Even if we leave his insolence aside, his words were so boastful that theyâd shock the heavens and the earth . Furthermore, they completely went against all logic and common sense . Moreover, if he truly did possess such powers, then how did he end up in such a state?â
Hua Jin shook her head while speaking in a very certain manner . âI know that Master has extreme respect for the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor . However⊠Hua Jin was born because of Master and Iâve accompanied Master for so many years, so I know that there is no way Master would display such complete trust for someone just because of another personâs words, even if those words came from the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor herself . â
Chi Wuyao glanced at Hua Jin as her lips seemed to purse up gently . âAnd how exactly do you know that this is the first time Iâve seen him?â
Hua Jin was stunned by that response . But after that, she seemed to realize something and she immediately replied . âCould it be that Master has been secretly observing them from the very first moment they stepped into the Northern Divine Region?â
Chi Wuyao did not confirm or deny Hua Jinâs words . She merely said in a soft voice, âI understand him far better than you think I do⊠In fact, I might even understand him better than that Qianye Yingâer . â
â . . . â Hua Jin was stunned by those words . She did not quite understand what Chi Wuyao had said but she replied, âHua Jin does not even dare to guess at Masterâ will, much less doubt your words . However, I beg that Master be extremely cautious around Yun Che and Qianye Yingâer . In fact, Master already made a miscalculation just now . â
âOh?â Chi Wuyao glanced at Hua Jin before finally realizing what she meant .
âHua Jinâs ability to disguise and conceal myself is something that only Master can see through . But Master said that Yun Che could definitely see through it . However, Hua Jin was right next to him just now, but he was none the wiser . Just based on this point alone, I feel that Master⊠may have truly over-estimated him . â
Hua Jin was ranked seventh among the Nine Witches, but the unique Witch power she had inherited had granted her incredible powers of disguise and concealment . They were so incredible that her ability to disguise and conceal herself was unparalleled in the entire Northern Region .
She had the ability to disguise and conceal her appearance, voice, and even aura in a perfect and flawless manner . It was rumored that there was only one person in the Northern Divine Region who could see through her disguises, the one who had granted her the power of a Witch, Chi Wuyao .
Chi Wuyaoâs brows knit together delicately before Yun Cheâs parting words suddenly echoed in her head .
âBecause probing such a matter is very dangerous . â
âHua Jin,â Chi Wuyao suddenly said, âhave you spat out the medicinal pellet that he gave you?â
âOf course not,â Hua Jin replied . âHe gave me a very low-grade medicinal pellet . If I spat it out, its aura would spread out and he would notice it immediately . So why should I haveâŠâ
Her words were cut off mid-sentence as her entire body suddenly seized up . Those eyes which originally sparkled with a multi-colored light instantly widened as two bizarre and gloomy emerald lights appeared within them .
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