novel against the - chapter 1986

chapter 1986

“Shortly after, Yun Che met the ruler of the He Lian Dynasty, the one who held sway over the surface of the Lin Yuan Realm.

He Lian Jue.

“Ling Zhu, Cang Ying, you’ve returned.”

He stood in the main hall, and his imperial robe and crown were a expected withered yellow color. His eyes radiated one-third sharpness and one-third dignity, yet it seemed like he concealed the inherent arrogance that naturally emanated from one who ruled a realm.

His gaze fell upon Yun Che but did not linger.

“Father, I’m sorry for causing you worry,” He Lian Ling Zhu lowered her head and bowed gracefully.

“As long as you’re safe,” He Lian Jue sighed, “It’s my incompetence that forced you to venture into danger.”

He then turned to Yun Che, “Is this the extraordinary person you mentioned in your message?”

Yun Che stepped forward, “I am Yun Che, and I’ve had the honor of meeting the ruler of the He Lian Kingdom.”

“Hmm,” He Lian Jue replied indifferently, but his brows unconsciously furrowed.

The man before him had a flawless face, without any blemishes. His eyes were as black as night, with almost no trace of impurities. He seemed untouched by the ravages of time and dust.”

“What surprised him the most was that although Yun Che had reached the pinnacle of Divine Sovereign Realm in cultivation, his aura remained completely undisturbed even as he met his direct gaze. Untouched by abyssal dust, his demeanor was outstanding. Could he be from a supreme realm… he thought to himself.

“I heard that you were pursued, sought refuge in a sandstorm, and woke up with no memory of your past,” he asked, scrutinizing Yun Che.

“Yes,” Yun Che replied, “I owe my life to Princess Chang and Brother Mo.”

Although the He Lian ruler in front of him had not revealed his profound power externally, Yun Che had already determined at first glance that this man’s cultivation surpassed anyone he had encountered in the supreme realm… surpassing the limits of his own world. Though not on the level of Mo Bei Chen’s demisupreme-ruler status, he was just one step away – Half-step supreme-ruler-Destruction Realm! He was undoubtedly an abyssal being, a ruler in a remote land under a supreme realm, surpassing even the highest supreme emperor.

“Father, don’t ask too much for now. Let him examine the hidden injuries you left behind back then,” He Lian Ling Zhu gently urged Yun Che forward with a slight push.

Her casual gesture caused He Lian Jue’s eyebrows to twitch, but he remained expressionless. “It’s rare for Ling Zhu to hold someone in such high regard. It seems your medical skills are extraordinary. Please, take a look at the old injuries I’ve been carrying.”

His injuries were left by a demigod, far beyond the scope of “medical skills.” He naturally held no real hope, but he simply didn’t want to upset He Lian Ling Zhu.

Yun Che said nothing and reached out, touching his fingertips to He Lian Jue’s wrist. A faint profound energy emanated from him, quickly circulating around He Lian Jue’s body. As the profound energy dissipated, Yun Che withdrew his hand.

The entire process took only three breaths.

Such a rapid examination left all three individuals with surprised expressions. He Lian Ling Zhu cautiously asked, “How is it?”

Yun Che replied, “The power that invaded your meridians is incredibly strong, which is why even the He Lian ruler couldn’t dispel it. Moreover, this power is primarily binding in nature and won’t threaten your life in the short term; it’s clearly intentional.”

He Lian Jue’s expression darkened, and he sighed, “He hates me to the core and disdains letting my blood stain the honor of his Abyss Knights… It’s all destined.”

“Is there any way to remove it?” He Lian Ling Zhu still harbored hope.

Yun Che smiled faintly, “With my level of cultivation, I don’t have the ability to eliminate this binding force, but I can draw it out from your meridians.”

“What?!” He Lian Ling Zhu visibly hesitated, then her face lit up with immense joy, “Really… really?”

“Compared to He Lian Ling Zhu’s excitement, He Lian Jue and Mo Cang Ying showed slight astonishment, without any display of joy. If this power could be drawn out from the meridians, there would be no need for any reservations or difficulties in dissolving it. It could be done easily. However, this was the power of a demigod!

Even the most powerful protector ancestor of the He Lian royal family was powerless against it. How could a junior at the Divine Sovereign Realm dare to speak of it!

“How do you plan to draw it out from the meridians?” He Lian Jue asked, his face remaining unperturbed.

Yun Che spoke calmly, as if he had everything under control. “The method of extraction involves medical principles that may be difficult to explain. However, the most crucial factor is the trust that He Lian Ruler places in me.”

He Lian Jue’s eyes narrowed slightly as he continued listening.

“He Lian Ruler needs to allow my profound energy into your meridians and allow me to create seventeen incisions. In this way, I am confident that I can draw out all of the binding power within thirty breaths.”

“Absurd!!” Even before He Lian Jue could respond, Mo Cang Ying angrily shouted, “Yun Che! How dare you utter such nonsense! Or… perhaps your intentions are malicious!”

Allowing someone else’s profound energy into the meridians was tantamount to handing one’s life over to them. Creating seventeen incisions in the meridians… those were the meridians! A slight mistake could lead to irreversible severe injuries, or worse, a life-threatening situation. Yun Che’s words were nothing short of a reckless plan.

“Ninth Senior Brother!” He Lian Ling Zhu was startled, hastily grabbing him. “Yun Che definitely doesn’t have the malicious intent you’re thinking of.”

Yun Che was not surprised by their reactions at all and remained calm. “When I first arrived in the Lin Yuan Realm, I had no grudges or enmities with anyone. Princess Chang even saved my life, and my visit here is to repay that debt of gratitude. I have no hidden ill intentions.”

“That’s right, Father,” He Lian Ling Zhu explained urgently. “Yun Che was saved by Ninth Senior Brother and me willingly. After waking up, he was afraid of bringing us trouble and chose to leave despite his severe injuries. I brought him here because I found his healing technique extremely extraordinary when he saved a junior disciple.”

“Ninth Senior Brother can vouch for this.”

Mo Cang Ying couldn’t deny it.

Yun Che continued, “What I mentioned was merely a solution derived from my understanding of medical principles. Of course, as the ruler of the nation and involving the meridians, it’s only natural for you to be cautious of an outsider like me. If you were to agree directly, it would indeed be beyond reasonable expectations.”

He Lian Jue’s expression remained unchanged as he looked at Yun Che. “Apart from this method, do you have any other ideas?”

Yun Che replied, “My cultivation is still shallow, and considering the involvement of the meridians, this is the only method I can think of. However, upon reflection, I realize that as someone of my status, directly suggesting this to the Ruler is indeed overly audacious.”

“You may know it,” He Lian Jue calmly spoke, showing neither joy nor anger, but a noticeable trace of coldness.

“Father,” He Lian Ling Zhu sensed her father’s displeasure and once again explained for Yun Che, “I assure you, Yun Che has no ill intentions. When he saved the junior disciple, Ninth Senior Brother and I were present throughout. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have brought him before you personally.”

“Of course, I believe in my daughter,” He Lian Jue said. “But to trust a stranger with no known past with my life is simply absurd.”

“And,” he narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp and slender look in them, “he utters such absurdities, yet you defend him at every turn. You’ve known him for less than three days, and you trust him to this extent? This person’s methods may be far more sophisticated than his so-called medical skills.”

“Father…” He Lian Ling Zhu opened her mouth but found herself at a loss for words.

“I won’t dispute His Majesty’s words,” Yun Che remained composed, so calm that it caused He Lian Jue to furrow his brows secretly. “In that case, I have no reason to stay any longer. I bid my farewell here. I will repay the life-saving grace when my injuries have recovered.”

He Lian Jue turned away. “No need. The He Lian lineage never seeks repayment for grace. This is not a place for you to stay, and my daughter is not someone you should be close to. Leaving the Lin Yuan Realm immediately is the best way to repay.”

“Father, I…”

He Lian Ling Zhu wanted to say more, but He Lian Jue had already waved his sleeve. “Cang Ying, escort him out.”

“Yes!”

Mo Cang Ying responded.

However, at that moment, a fierce gust of wind and sand suddenly howled outside the hall, carrying an extremely arrogant laughter. “Hahaha, I, Pangu Sect’s Pangu Cheng, have come to seek an audience with He Lian Ruler.”

He used the term “seek an audience” but intruded without invitation, and the sandstorm surged straight into the imperial hall.

The guards at the hall entrance had not yet taken defensive measures when they were assaulted by the blowing sand and were sent flying with successive cries of agony.

“Pangu Sect!?” The name and the approaching presence sent the three individuals’ faces turning pale.

“You insolent creature!”

Mo Cang Ying turned around in anger, and a yellow light enveloped him. Massive rocky armor formed on his arms as he faced the figure that followed the sandstorm.

With a deafening roar accompanied by the shattering of sand, the sandstorm was torn apart violently. The space trembled, and gravel flew everywhere.

In the shattered yellow light, Mo Cang Ying spiraled down, and when he landed, his feet sank deeply into the ground, causing the surrounding ground to crack.

After a momentary sway, he stood firm, but there was a momentary unpleasant expression on his face, which quickly turned into a fierce and menacing look, like a hungry hawk.

“Oh? It’s Brother Cang Ying.”

A tall and imposing figure approached, speaking with unabashed arrogance and mockery. “Thirty years have passed, and you seem to have made no progress. You, who were once known as the soaring eagle of the Pure Lands, seem to have plucked your own wings to become the He Lian’s steed, haven’t you?”

“You!” Mo Cang Ying’s eyes filled with even more hostility, and his clenched fists nearly dripped with blood.

The person before him was Pangu Cheng, the young master of the Pangu Sect. Thirty years ago, they had fought without a clear winner. Now, just one brief encounter was enough to determine the victor.

A large hand gently patted Mo Cang Ying’s shoulder. He Lian Jue stepped forward, his imperial gaze exuding a faint aura of domination. “Pangu family’s child, your sense of etiquette in seeking an audience has become increasingly unruly. It seems that your father hasn’t properly taught you these past years.”

Not only was it impudent, but even the most slow-witted person could understand that this was blatant provocation and contempt.

In more straightforward terms, it was a complete disregard for this king.

Pangu Cheng did not come alone. By his side was a seemingly young man of average build, unremarkable in appearance but with peak Divine Sovereign Realm cultivation. Whether it was He Lian Jue or Mo Cang Ying, this face appeared unfamiliar to them. However, when facing He Lian Jue, this person showed an unfazed attitude, a faint smile playing on his lips, and his gaze casually sweeping over the few individuals.

His arrogance was even greater than Pangu Cheng’s.

His position was also beside Pangu Cheng, not behind him.

“Yun Che!” He Lian Ling Zhu hurriedly sent a voice message to Yun Che, “Look for an opportunity to leave later. This person is the young master of the Pangu Sect and is extremely difficult to deal with. I’ll come to find you later and personally escort you out.”

Yun Che responded with a faint smile but didn’t move.

Boom!

The sand and dust rose again, and the royal guards surged in, covering the area like a tidal wave. Their imposing aura was firmly locked onto these two intruders who appeared to be weak.

However, He Lian Jue waved his hand, and the released auras quickly dissipated along with the sand and dust.

A slight arc of mockery curled up at the corner of Yun Che’s mouth. It seemed like this king had a broad mind and was as steady as a mountain. But in reality, he was afraid and was choosing to be cautious.

When he served as Yun Emperor, anyone who dared to intrude into Emperor Yun’s City like this would have been torn apart by Yan San’s claws long ago.