novel against the - Chapter 2087

Chapter 2087: Refusal of the supreme-ruler Child Title

“Hmm?” Meng Kongchan felt puzzled but didn’t show it on her face. “Yuan’er, could it be that you are not yet prepared to accept the title of supreme-ruler Child?”

“Yes and no.” Yun Che bowed respectfully, then replied with a serious expression, “Actually, some of what the殿主¹ (palace masters) said earlier was not wrong. I currently have no memories related to Meng Jianyuan and cannot truly accept this identity. Towards the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm, I only feel gratitude for being taken in, but no sense of belonging. For me now, the most inviolable belief is still the grace of my master.”

“The supreme-ruler Emperor is magnanimous, allowing me to continue using the name ‘Yun Che.’ However, as the殿主mentioned, if the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child bears the surname ‘Yun,’ while it demonstrates the supreme-ruler Emperor’s tolerance, it will inevitably lead to endless questioning and criticism both inside and outside the realm.”

“Therefore,” he raised his eyes, meeting Meng Kongchan’s gaze, and said sincerely, “Before I recover my memories and accept that I am Meng Jianyuan, it is not suitable for me to become the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child prematurely. My purpose in coming here today was to prove to everyone that the supreme-ruler Emperor’s choice was not wrong… The supreme-ruler Emperor’s grace, I can only decline for now.”

Everyone was stunned, unable to believe that someone would actually refuse the title of supreme-ruler Child. In their understanding, a wandering cultivator² would consider entering a supreme-ruler Realm a dream come true. If they knew they could become a supreme-ruler Child, shouldn’t they be ecstatic, as if in a dream?

Yet Yun Che chose to stick to his principles. Simply because he couldn’t accept the identity of Meng Jianyuan for the time being, he so decisively refused the title of “supreme-ruler Child” in front of everyone, in front of the supreme-ruler Emperor!?

In other words, he had no desire for the title of supreme-ruler Child, something others wouldn’t even dare to dream of.

So, his previous arrogance, dominance, and seemingly competitive attitude… were merely to prove himself, and he had never intended to compete with Meng Jianxi for the position of supreme-ruler Child?

Meng Kongchan looked at Yun Che for a long while, then said, “Judging by your words, perhaps there are other reasons besides this?”

Yun Che replied, “What I said earlier is the main reason. As for the secondary reason, it is just a personal matter of mine, not worth mentioning.”

“Hehe,” Meng Kongchan chuckled softly. “I have already glimpsed your character these past few days. You value loyalty and righteousness, stick to your principles, are unmoved by profit, and unyielding. Excellent. Your decision just now surprised me, but upon closer thought, it’s not entirely unexpected.”

Her words were calm, without a hint of annoyance at Yun Che’s public defiance. Instead, every word was praise and commendation… and a quietly overflowing pride.

“I am even more interested in your personal reasons. Why don’t you tell me? No matter what you say, I guarantee I won’t blame you.”

Yun Che hesitated slightly, then his face showed a hint of helplessness. “Since the supreme-ruler Emperor has commanded, I can only obey.”

He raised his eyes and said with a solemn expression, “My life was saved by my master in the foggy sea. Since I was young, my master has repeatedly taught me that as a man, even if one is temporarily as weak as dust, one must not bow and scrape; even if one’s body is shattered, one must not break one’s unyielding spirit; even if one’s soul falls into the abyss, one must never be defiled by the mud.”

Yun Che’s gaze shifted slightly, glancing at Meng Jianxi without any hesitation. “My master’s teachings are etched in my heart and must never be forgotten. Therefore… in my personal thoughts, I am absolutely unwilling to stand shoulder to shoulder with a hypocritical and deceitful person!”

Even without Yun Che’s pointed glance, everyone knew exactly who he was referring to.

This was a blatant insult.

For a moment, the entire hall was silent, and no one dared to react.

After all, Meng Jianxi was still the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child, and he was surrounded by a powerful faction headed by his maternal clan.

But what they were thinking was self-evident.

Meng Jianxi’s body trembled violently, but he gritted his teeth and remained silent.

“Hmm.” Meng Kongchan nodded. “Sticking to one’s principles is also a quality a superior should possess. Alright, since that’s the case, the matter of conferring the title of Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child upon you will be put on hold for now. I believe that since you have returned safely, the return of your memories is only a matter of time.”

Yun Che said gratefully, “Thank you for your magnanimity once again, supreme-ruler Emperor. I am eternally grateful.”

After speaking, he turned around and bowed respectfully in the direction of Hua Qingying. “Aunt, you came here personally, but instead of witnessing the ceremony, you saw my willfulness… I must have disappointed you.”

Hua Qingying spoke as she floated in the air, “You have always adhered to your own beliefs. This is your personal choice, neither right nor wrong.” Her ethereal figure turned. “supreme-ruler Emperor Wumeng, since this matter has been settled, I need not stay any longer. Farewell.”

Meng Kongchan subconsciously took half a step forward. “It’s rare for the Sword Immortal to come here. How can I not let the Weaving Dream Realm fulfill its duty as a host…”

“Yun Che, come see me off.”

Her immortal voice echoed, and her azure figure was already gone. Meng Kongchan could only retract her hand awkwardly and said formally, “In that case, Yuan’er, go see your aunt off.”

“Yes.”

Under the gazes of everyone, Yun Che hastily greeted those around him and then quickly followed in the direction Hua Qingying had gone.

With Yun Che’s departure, the ceremony held for him naturally lost its protagonist. Meng Kongchan’s expression turned serious, and she spoke softly, “Since Meng Jianyuan is unwilling to become the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child for the time being, let this matter rest for now. Since everyone is gathered here today, I have another matter to announce.”

Although “Meng Jianyuan” refused, everyone knew that unless a major change occurred, the future supreme-ruler Child of the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm would definitely be Meng Jianyuan.

Because of that perfect Divine Soul, which was no exaggeration to describe as a “supreme miracle.”

They could already imagine that after today, the name Meng Jianyuan would once again spread throughout the entire abyss with a force many times greater than a hundred years ago. The Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm would also be bathed in an unprecedented glory because of him.

“In three years, it will be time to visit the Pure Land³ and pay respects to the Abyss Emperor⁴. This visit will be very different from any previous one. Each of the Dream Palaces needs to select three of their best juniors within these three years…”

Yun Che chased all the way outside the protective barrier of the realm before he saw Hua Qingying waiting for him.

“Aunt,” he called softly, hurrying forward, his face overflowing with the excitement and gratitude he had been suppressing earlier. “Your presence here today was a surprise so great that I almost couldn’t believe it.”

Hua Qingying turned around and said coldly, “Do you know why I intervened?”

“Yes,” Yun Che nodded immediately. “Aunt didn’t want me to reveal the upper limit of my power when facing Meng Jianze.”

“It’s good that you know.”

No matter where she stood, Hua Qingying only needed to stand there, and that place would become an ancient painting with a fluttering immortal aura. “You completely defeating nine profound practitioners of the same realm with absolute dominance is already shocking enough. Meng Jianze’s cultivation is at the third level of the Divine Extinction Realm. If you had resisted his attack in public, it would have definitely alarmed even the Pure Land.”

“You are still inexperienced in the world, and your foundation is not stable. While appropriately showing off to gain status and bargaining chips, you should also appropriately conceal your strength. This can save your life at critical moments. Especially… you must not underestimate Meng Jianxi. His maternal clan is not only powerful but also deeply rooted in the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm. He was so embarrassed today only because he certainly didn’t take you seriously before. Learn from this, and don’t underestimate him just because of today’s events.”

“Yes!” Yun Che nodded obediently. “I will keep Aunt’s words in my heart.”

She looked deeply at Yun Che and still asked, “Just now, facing the pressure from Meng Jianxi’s faction alone, you dealt with it calmly. Why are you now losing control of your aura? Could it be that you have suddenly encountered some difficult problem?”

“No, it’s not,” Yun Che quickly shook his head. He looked at Hua Qingying, his voice weakening slightly. “It’s just… after Master left, it’s been a long time… since anyone has taught me so much and cared so genuinely about my safety. That’s why…”

Hua Qingying said, “You have found your family and have many blood relatives around you. In the future, there will be countless people who care about your safety…”

“No, it’s different!” Yun Che interrupted Hua Qingying somewhat excitedly. He said very seriously, “The identity of Meng Jianyuan was passively imposed on me. I still can’t fully accept it, and I can’t truly see them as family.”

“But Aunt… when I was alone and adrift, with nothing, you, with your lofty status as the Sword Immortal, accepted me, protected me, spoke for me, and gave me so much advice and care.”

“Perhaps, for Aunt, these are just casual acts. But for me, they are as warm and precious as the grace of my master.”

“Hmph, smooth talker.” Hua Qingying’s tone remained cold. “No wonder Caiyi is so devoted to you. You don’t have to be like this. My advice to you, my open protection of you, are all for Caiyi.”

Yun Che didn’t show any disappointment at her words, but instead smiled. “No matter the reason, I only know that I truly feel Aunt’s kindness towards me. Even if one day, Aunt dislikes me… in my heart, you will always be my irreplaceable aunt.”

“…Whatever.” She turned her back to Yun Che, her expression hidden. “Caiyi has entered the Seven Stars Reversal Sky Formation⁵ and won’t be coming out anytime soon. You don’t need to worry about her, and don’t be distracted. Just focus on improving yourself.”

“Also, your identity is different now. After today, your perfect Divine Soul will definitely cause a stir in the abyss. But even so, your relationship with Caiyi cannot be made public too early. Everything must wait until after the three-year visit to the Pure Land.”

Yun Che replied, “I understand.”

“I’m leaving.”

As her voice fell, her ethereal figure floated into the air, but then she stopped and suddenly said, “As long as it doesn’t involve the supreme-ruler Source⁶, the Abyss Emperor never interferes in the affairs of the supreme-ruler Realms. In the last era, the supreme-ruler Child of the Eternal Night supreme-ruler Realm, who was about to inherit the true supreme-ruler’s supreme power, was killed by Shen Wuya Ye, and the supreme-ruler Source was also taken by her. Even so, the Abyss Emperor didn’t ask a single word.”

Yun Che: “…”

“So, the calamity you suffered a hundred years ago may not be impossible to repeat. Be careful.”

Watching Hua Qingying’s figure disappear in the distance, Yun Che shouted, “Don’t worry, Aunt. Even for Caiyi and Aunt, I will definitely protect myself.”

Yun Che didn’t turn back until Hua Qingying had completely disappeared from sight in the distant sky. He then turned and returned leisurely.

As he stepped into the realm’s barrier, the guarding disciples all knelt on one knee. “Respectfully welcoming Yuan supreme-ruler Child!!”

Although they hadn’t participated in the ceremony, the supreme-ruler Emperor’s voice had spread throughout the entire realm, and the four words “perfect Divine Soul” were like four thunderclaps, spreading outwards like a tidal wave.

Instead of returning to the ceremony venue, Yun Che walked directly back to his supreme-ruler Child Palace. Wherever he went, everyone knelt to greet him.

“You… why did you suddenly give up the title of supreme-ruler Child?” Li Suo finally asked. “Isn’t this what you’ve been striving for?”

“You misunderstood,” Yun Che said leisurely. “From the beginning, what I wanted was to suppress Meng Jianxi, but I never wanted to become the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child.”

Li Suo: “Why?”

“Think about it,” Yun Che explained slowly. “After today, between me and Meng Jianxi, whose reputation and prestige will be greater, both inside and outside the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm?”

“You.” The answer was obvious.

“So, that’s enough,” Yun Che smiled. “I’m not the supreme-ruler Child, but in everyone’s eyes, I am the supreme-ruler Child. Meng Jianxi is the supreme-ruler Child, but his title has become incredibly awkward.”

“It’s a completely different concept whether you actively strive for something or someone begs you to take it. I’ve already gotten what I wanted, but I don’t need to be bound by the title of ‘supreme-ruler Child.’ Those things that a supreme-ruler Child needs to deal with should naturally be handled by Meng Jianxi. What does it have to do with a mere Emperor’s son like me… right?”

“…” Li Suo was speechless for a moment.

Yun Che looked ahead, seemingly感慨⁷. “Actually, some of my thoughts are exactly the same as Meng Jianxi’s.”

“You and Meng Jianxi… have the same thoughts?”

Yun Che said slowly, “Meng Jianxi’s plan was to brand me with shame by having those of the same realm crush me, so that I would no longer have the face to aspire to the title of Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child. I’m the same, directly branding his title of ‘supreme-ruler Child’ with shame… It’s just that he failed, and I succeeded.”

“As for methods, there’s no right or wrong, high or low, only success or failure.”

Li Suo was briefly silent, then said softly, “Meng Jianxi’s low-level methods stemmed from his contempt for you, and his goal was only self-preservation. The nature of his actions wasn’t too malicious. But you… your identity is fake, everything is a scheme, yet you publicly humiliated him for being hypocritical and deceitful, trampling his originally stable title of supreme-ruler Child to this point… You are clearly the thoroughly evil one.”

Yun Che narrowed his eyes slightly. “Thank you for the compliment. It shows that I, this devil who is currently wreaking havoc on the world, am becoming increasingly qualified.”

Returning to the supreme-ruler Child Palace, unsurprisingly, all the guards, led by Lu Laisheng, bowed down to greet him. “Respectfully welcoming Yuan supreme-ruler Child back to the palace!”

Yun Che sighed, somewhat helplessly. “You should have already received the news. I haven’t been appointed as the supreme-ruler Child.”

“No,” Lu Laisheng said loudly. “It’s not that you are unworthy of the title of supreme-ruler Child, but that you temporarily don’t want it! Even without the title of supreme-ruler Child, you are the only supreme-ruler Child in the hearts of all the profound practitioners of the Weaving Dream…”

He paused, then said loudly, “The one and only supreme-ruler Child!”

This was the power of a perfect Divine Soul. With a perfect Divine Soul, whether he held the title of supreme-ruler Child or not was no longer important. Instead, the entire Weaving Dream Realm was eagerly anticipating the day he truly became the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Child.

Yun Che waved his hand. “I know your intentions, but there still need to be rules. In the future, just address me as Young Master.”

“Yes!” Lu Laisheng immediately responded. His current respect was countless times more genuine than before.

Approaching the sleeping quarters, all the servants were already waiting there. Their postures became even more respectful, and each of them exuded an intense excitement.

Serving an ordinary son of the supreme-ruler Emperor and serving a supreme-ruler Child of the supreme-ruler Realm were worlds apart.

They never dreamed that, having entered the supreme-ruler Realm with endless trepidation, such fortune would fall upon them. Perhaps in the entire Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm, besides the supreme-ruler Emperor Wumeng, they were the most excited.

Meng Zhiyuan hurried forward and bowed gracefully. “Respectfully welcoming supreme-ruler Child Dianxia⁸, Dianxia, you must be tired after the ceremony.”

The others, however, were too nervous to step forward.

“Don’t call me supreme-ruler Child,” Yun Che said helplessly.

“Yes, yes, yes, whatever Young Master says.” Meng Zhiyuan said with a giggle.

Yun Che looked up and glanced at Liu Zhanyi, Shangguan Helu, and the others. “What’s wrong with you few? Don’t you recognize me anymore?”

“N-no… it’s not…” Liu Zhanyi lowered her head and fidgeted with her clothes, nervously and timidly. “Young Master… your heavenly demeanor… this servant is momentarily… at a loss for how to behave.”

The corners of Yun Che’s mouth twitched. Just as he was about to tease them a few words, a clear voice suddenly echoed from afar: “Jiu Zhi of the Senluo Palace⁹, presumptuously coming to visit and requesting a conversation with Brother Jianyuan.”

Hmm?

Yun Che looked sideways, pondering slightly.

“Zhanyi, go welcome Dianxia to the reception hall. Helu, prepare the tea. Zhiyuan, help me change… these supreme-ruler Child garments are too conspicuous, not befitting your Young Master’s demeanor.”

## Translation Notes

1. 殿主 (diànzhǔ): Literally “palace master,” this refers to the leaders of the various palaces or divisions within the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm.

2. Wandering cultivator (游世浪子 – yóushì làngzǐ): A cultivator without a sect or fixed abode, often traveling the world to cultivate and seek opportunities.

3. Pure Land (净土 – jìngtǔ): A higher-level plane of existence in the cosmology of this story, considered purer and more powerful than the supreme-ruler Realms.

4. Abyss Emperor (渊皇 – yuānhuáng): The ruler of the Abyss, the highest authority in this world.

5. Seven Stars Reversal Sky Formation (七星折天阵 – qīxīng zhétiān zhèn): A powerful and mysterious formation mentioned in the story.

6. supreme-ruler Source (神源 – shényuán): A crucial element related to the power and inheritance of the supreme-rulers in this world.

7. 感慨 (gǎnkǎi): A feeling of sighing with emotion, often with a sense of nostalgia or reflection on the past.

8. Dianxia (殿下 – diànxià): A term of respect used to address a prince or princess, or someone of similar high status.

9. Senluo Palace (森罗殿 – sēnluó diàn): One of the palaces within the Weaving Dream supreme-ruler Realm.