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Chapter 2075: Ancient Demon’s Incantation

As the Xuanzhou¹ approached the border of the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom, a repulsive force field struck, causing the ship’s speed to plummet.

“Welcome, esteemed guests from the Broken Heaven supreme-ruler Kingdom.”

A voice echoed from afar. The Xuanzhou of the Broken Heaven supreme-ruler Kingdom possessed unique engravings and a distinct sword aura, making it easily identifiable. As the voice sounded, a figure swiftly approached.

The aura of a mid-stage supreme-ruler Sovereign—a Realm King in a mid-level star realm in the supreme-ruler Realm—was present. Here, however, he was merely a disciple guarding the border. His voice was high and clear as he said, “May I ask if you are Yun Che?”²

Clearly, the arrival of Yun Che, the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable, had been anticipated.

His words had barely left his lips when his pupils suddenly widened… for as the Xuanzhou descended, he saw that ethereal blue figure.

His imposing demeanor instantly vanished. His tall, straight figure quickly lowered itself, kneeling halfway to the ground in a respectful bow. “We humbly welcome the arrival of the Broken Heaven Sword Immortal. We failed to greet you from afar; please forgive our transgression.”

Hua Qingying’s gaze returned from a distant point… it had been a long time since she last set foot in the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom.

“Go report to the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable. Yun Che has arrived.”

“Yes!”

The border disciple respectfully obeyed, quickly activating a sound transmission formation: “Quickly! Quickly report to the supreme-ruler…”

Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Temple.

Every brick and tile here reflected different, strange lights, like mirrors and water. As one’s gaze moved, mist seemed to swirl around, and if one’s mind was not strong and one’s soul not steady, simply walking within would feel like wandering through an illusion, leading to mental confusion and a wandering soul.

The Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable, Meng Kongchan, sat on the supreme throne. Before him stood a young man in silver robes. His long hair subtly shimmered with silver light. Although facing the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable, his expression was calm, his lips slightly curved in a smile, his eyes seemingly as gentle as a light breeze. But anyone daring to gaze into them would inadvertently be drawn into the dream abyss of unknown destination.

Meng Jianxi, the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Son!

“Your Xuan power cultivation has improved significantly; your soul power cultivation is also satisfactory. Excellent.”

Meng Kongchan slowly nodded, his eyes showing faint approval.

A satisfied smile appeared on Meng Jianxi’s face. “To receive such praise from Father supreme-ruler makes all my efforts worthwhile.”

“Your efforts are not for me, but for yourself, and for the future of the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom.”

The Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable tapped the table lightly, his gaze faintly fixed on his most outstanding son. “In this period, several more Dream Palace masters have come under your ‘command.’ Now, your ‘sphere of influence’ is so vast that it’s not far from absolute control. With such dedication, to still have such progress… it truly exceeds my expectations.”

Meng Jianxi immediately bowed, his demeanor filled with fear and awe. “Father supreme-ruler, Jianxi absolutely…”

“No need to be so nervous,” Meng Kongchan interrupted his words. “You became the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Son less than a hundred years ago, yet you’ve achieved this. This is ambition, and it is ability. For an emperor, for a qualified Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable, ambition and ability are both indispensable.”

“However, remember this,” Meng Kongchan’s expression remained unchanged. “Too much of a good thing is bad.”

“Yes! Jianxi will heed Father supreme-ruler’s teachings.” Meng Jianxi bowed deeply, then added an explanation. “Father supreme-ruler, no matter what I do, I will always be your son. From an ordinary person, I suddenly became the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Son. Although a hundred years have passed, I still feel like I’m in a dream.”

“I’m always afraid of doing something wrong, so I try my best to relieve Father supreme-ruler’s worries.”

“Hmm.” Meng Kongchan nodded. “Being a supreme-ruler Venerable for so long, it’s really quite boring. Your actions make it convenient for me to abdicate sooner.”

Meng Jianxi looked up, his face filled with immense fear. “Father supreme-ruler, those words are absolutely…”

“I said, no need to be nervous.”

With a calm remark, he once again cut off Meng Jianxi’s words. “I am aware of your secret actions, but I have never stopped you; we understand each other. I mention this today to remind you of something.”

“Regardless of your intentions, your cultivation must not fall behind. The higher your own cultivation, the better and faster you can integrate the true supreme-ruler power when inheriting the supreme source. Like the supreme-ruler Wu Yan Ye of the Eternal Night supreme-ruler Kingdom, she almost risked her life to improve her cultivation when she was young. Although she forcibly inherited the supreme source with seven-tenths of a supreme-rulerhead, her current supreme power is no less than mine.”

“Your current cultivation is among the lowest among the supreme-ruler Sons. In just three years, it will be time to meet the Abyss Emperor. Don’t… lose the face of the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom.”

“Yes, Jianxi will remember!”

“Have you found Jianzhou’s remains?” Meng Kongchan suddenly changed the subject.

Meng Jianxi replied, “Including Meng Jingzhe’s, we still haven’t found any trace.”

“Hmm.” Meng Kongchan responded. “Order them to stop searching. Searching for remains in the Mist Sea is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Searching for nearly half a year is enough for him. After you return, comfort your mother.”

“Yes.” Meng Jianxi responded, then continued, “Although there is no news of my brother’s remains, based on recent rumors, they suspect that my brother’s death may not be a simple case of a beast of the abyss, but… because he angered the ‘Mist Emperor.’”

“Mist Emperor?” Meng Kongchan narrowed his eyes slightly. “That inexplicable rumor? What is the evidence?”

Meng Jianxi said, “My brother always cherished his life and was always cautious about matters concerning his life. Unless forced, he would never enter the Mist Sea. Although he was forced to undergo training in the Mist Sea, given his temperament, he would never dare to go too deep… and the outer regions would not encounter the Ancestral Scale supreme-ruler”

“Several months ago, the Ancestral Scale supreme-ruler mysteriously appeared in the outer regions of the Mist Sea, and the rumors about the Mist Emperor originated from that day. According to countless cultivators who were nearby at the time, the Ancestral Scale supreme-ruler was likely controlled by someone calling themselves the ‘Mist Emperor.’”

“Utterly absurd.” Meng Kongchan said calmly. “The beasts of the abyss are undead beings with extinguished consciousness. How could they be controlled? Even the great Supreme Abyss Emperor has no such possibility. That so-called ‘Mist Emperor’ is merely the laughable trick of a petty thief, yet it has fooled a group of fools into spreading it. It’s truly laughable.”

“Jianxi also thinks so.”

At this moment, Meng Kongchan’s eyebrows moved. He pointed a finger, and a sound transmission formation unfolded in front of him.

“Reporting to supreme-ruler Venerable, the two guests from the Broken Heaven supreme-ruler Kingdom have arrived.”

“Hmm, have the border disciples bring them directly to see this Venerable.” Meng Kongchan casually said, then slightly frowned. “Two? Who else is there?”

“It’s the Broken Heaven Sword Immortal.”

Meng Kongchan stood up abruptly, then quickly sent a voice transmission. “Ask the esteemed guests to wait, this Venerable will personally greet them. Do not neglect them.”

“The Sword Immortal senior actually… uh?”

Meng Jianxi’s words had just left his mouth when Meng Kongchan’s figure disappeared from his sight, leaving only a lingering gust of wind.

Meng Kongchan’s speed was extremely fast. Wherever he passed, it was like ten thousand thunderclaps, startling countless Weaving Dreams cultivators.

The moment he rushed out of the protective kingdom barrier, he saw Hua Qingying’s figure.

Suppressing all emotions, Meng Kongchan stepped forward, his every step filled with majesty. Without speaking, he laughed. “Hahahaha, Qingying, it’s been countless millennia since your last visit to the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom. Why have you found the time to come this time? Could it be to escort this young man?”

He only glanced at Yun Che briefly, his gaze quickly returning to Hua Qingying.

“Indeed,” Hua Qingying said.

The joking remark received a confirming answer, and Meng Kongchan was clearly stunned.

Hua Qingying turned to Yun Che. “This is the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable. He will arrange a place for you, but that’s all. He will not give you any assistance.”

“Remember what I told you, and what you said yourself. The rest is up to you.”

Having said that, she gave Meng Kongchan a slight nod. “I’ve delivered the person. Then, I’ll trouble the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable.”

“No trouble, no trouble… ah, Qingying…”

Meng Kongchan took a step forward, but could only watch helplessly as Hua Qingying flew back to the Xuanzhou and quickly disappeared, without any intention of staying… she hadn’t even truly entered the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom.

She… actually only came to send this young man?

Yun Che stepped forward and bowed respectfully. “Junior Yun Che, under the orders of supreme-ruler Venerable Hua Xin, has come to pay respects to the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable.”

With the blue figure gone, Meng Kongchan’s mood instantly soured. He listlessly nodded. “Come with this Venerable.”

Yun Che said nothing and followed behind Meng Kongchan.

Various gazes came from all directions, some scorching and soul-searing, some icy and soul-chilling, some sharp as knives, some light as cotton.

After all, this was a supreme-ruler kingdom that primarily cultivated soul power.

Meng Kongchan remained silent throughout, and Yun Che did not speak.

“As expected of the supreme-ruler Venerable of the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom. His soul is like an endless ocean. It can quietly submerge all things, and when it moves, it can overturn the heavens.”

Li Suo’s voice came from the soul sea. “You specifically came to face someone with such a supreme soul… what exactly are you going to do?”

Yun Che did not answer directly. “You will know soon enough.”

“I want to know now.” Li Suo’s voice was filled with worry.

When facing supreme-ruler Venerable Hua Xin, Yun Che had Hua Cai Li’s affection and Hua Qingying’s protection. Even if supreme-ruler Venerable Hua Xin was enraged, Li Suo wouldn’t have worried about his safety.

But now, Yun Che had entered the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom alone, facing the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable alone, truly without any help.

She was certain that Yun Che had carefully planned this, and must have some scheme against the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable… but with Yun Che’s current body, alone in the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom plotting against the Dreamless supreme-ruler… the slightest mistake would mean certain death.

Yun Che thought for a moment, then told her, “The Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable’s greatest strength is undoubtedly his supreme soul. I plan to confront him in his area of greatest expertise and strength.”

“!!” This answer undoubtedly shocked Li Suo.

“You…” She started, then fell silent, before softening her voice. “What are your chances?”

Yun Che took a deep breath and let out an almost ruthless soul sound. “This is the final barrier left to me by the Demon Empress at the cost of her eternal destruction. I… will not allow failure!”

Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Temple.

Strange lights reflected from all around, causing Yun Che’s vision to become strangely fragmented and blurry. The Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable in his vision also disappeared like scattered mist.

Yun Che closed his eyes. After two short breaths, when he opened them, his vision was clear, and Meng Kongchan was already seated on the supreme throne, looking at him with an indifferent, almost emotionless gaze.

“It seems you are not just a pretty face.”

This was a word of praise from the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Venerable, but without any emotion.

“With a level three supreme-ruler Master cultivation, you were able to regain clarity so quickly in the soul light of this temple. It seems your soul power far surpasses your Xuan power.”

Yun Che took a few steps forward and bowed as a junior. “Junior Yun Che is merely an insignificant person. To trouble the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable, I am truly terrified.”

“Even if you are insignificant, to be able to catch the eye of that Cai Li girl, you have enough reason to be proud in front of any man.”

Meng Kongchan’s words were unclear whether they were a statement or sarcasm. “Where do you plan to go?”

Yun Che said, “To be honest, although I have long yearned for the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom, I know very little about it. It’s not an exaggeration to say I know nothing. So, where I should go… I will leave it to the Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable’s arrangement.”

“Hmm.” Meng Kongchan responded indifferently. “Without a background, with supreme-ruler Master cultivation, the difference between you and those nine palace masters is like heaven and earth. This Venerable is also very curious. How did you make that Cai Li girl fall head over heels for you, even…”

His voice seemed to gradually slow down, then become increasingly distant and ethereal.

“Since you’ve entered my Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom… how can you not have a great dream first…”

The light was twisting, and at some point, the vision became blurry. The Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable’s figure seemed to be far away.

“Let this Venerable personally help you fall into a dream. This can be considered… the highest hospitality of my Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom… Qingying personally sent you here…”

Yun Che’s eyes lost focus, then lost color, as if covered by a thick layer of gray mist.

His twitching eyebrows and the corners of his lips that were trying to open and close completely fell silent at this moment. Even the Xuan energy naturally emanating from his body seemed to be dormant, becoming extremely faint.

From beginning to end, Meng Kongchan maintained his initial posture and expression without the slightest change.

Only his pupils rippled with faint silver, strange light.

Unbeknownst to anyone, his true supreme-ruler soul had silently touched Yun Che’s soul… and encountered rather stubborn resistance.

This was the instinctive defense of a living being’s soul against an external invader. With Yun Che’s cultivation, to have such soul defense was already commendable to Meng Kongchan.

But in front of his true supreme-ruler soul, it was nothing more than fragile cloth.

His gaze slightly condensed, and his immense supreme soul was like a roaring sea, directly covering Yun Che’s entire soul.

Boom—

Yun Che’s mind was filled with a loud bang.

But, the moment Meng Kongchan’s supreme soul touched the bottom of Yun Che’s soul, his supreme soul suddenly felt a strange tremor.

He saw… a pair of wide-open, pitch-black eyes.

It was… the most extreme darkness he had ever seen in his life.

Those pitch-black eyes rapidly enlarged in his supreme soul, then enlarged again… in the uncontrollable trembling of his supreme soul, at one point, he suddenly found himself incredibly small.

His supreme soul was like an overturned ocean… but above the ocean was…

A dark demonic abyss that seemed to envelop all heavens and worlds, endless and boundless.

Roar—

The black eyes exploded, the demonic abyss descended, swallowing the ocean, leaving not a single ripple, not a single ray of light.

A chant.

An incredibly angry ancient demon’s chant echoed in Meng Kongchan’s supreme soul world.

Meng Kongchan’s whole body trembled violently, and the silver light in his pupils instantly dissipated, replaced by endless, pure, and profound darkness.

At this moment, Yun Che slowly opened his eyes… reflecting a ferocious demonic shadow in his pupils.

He spoke, emitting a hoarse demonic voice that seemed to be, yet wasn’t, his own:

“I… I… Dream… Dream… See… See… Abyss… Abyss…”

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**Translation Notes:**

1. **Xuanzhou (玄舟):** A type of magical flying vessel commonly used in the cultivation world of this novel’s setting.

2. **Yun Che (云澈):** The protagonist of the novel. His name literally translates to “Cloud Void.”

3. **supreme-ruler Sovereign (神君):** A powerful cultivator in the novel’s world. The specific rank and power vary depending on the context.

4. **Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom (织梦神国):** The name of the supreme-ruler kingdom where a significant portion of the story takes place. The name reflects the kingdom’s unique characteristics related to dreams and illusions.

5. **Meng Kongchan (梦空蝉):** The Dreamless supreme-ruler Venerable, the ruler of the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom. His name suggests a connection to dreams and emptiness.

6. **Meng Jianxi (梦见溪):** The supreme-ruler Son of the Weaving Dreams supreme-ruler Kingdom. His name implies a connection to dreams and streams.

7. **Xuan power (玄力):** A type of energy cultivated by practitioners in this fictional world. It’s analogous to spiritual energy or mana in other fantasy settings.

8. **Soul power (魂力):** Another type of energy cultivated in this world, focused on the soul and mental aspects.

9. **Abyss Emperor (渊皇):** A powerful and mysterious figure in the novel’s world. The Abyss is a dangerous and mysterious realm.

10. **Godhead (神格):** A core aspect of a supreme-ruler’s power and being. The number of supreme-rulerheads possessed indicates the supreme-ruler’s power level.

11. **Mist Emperor (雾皇):** A mysterious and rumored figure associated with the Mist Sea. The exact nature of this figure is unclear.

12. **Ancestral Scale supreme-ruler (始祖麟神):** A powerful and ancient being mentioned in the text. The name suggests a connection to scales and ancient origins.

13. **Hua Xin (画心):** The name of a powerful figure, likely a supreme-ruler or high-ranking cultivator, who is connected to Yun Che. The name suggests a connection to art and the heart.

14. **Hua Qingying (画清影):** A powerful figure, likely a supreme-ruler or high-ranking cultivator, who is connected to Yun Che. The name suggests a connection to art, clarity, and shadows.

15. **Li Suo (黎娑):** A character whose presence is primarily felt through her voice in Yun Che’s soul. Her role and relationship to Yun Che are not fully explained in this excerpt.