novel against the - Chapter 2099

Chapter 2099: Sanction from the Pure Land

Supreme supreme-ruler Meng Kongchan, who had just advised Yun Che not to “push himself too hard,” now beamed, his joy evident to everyone in the Divine Son’s Temple¹.

Clearly, he cared deeply about Meng Jianyuan’s growth.

Yun Che stepped forward. “Supreme supreme-ruler, is there something important you need to tell me today?”

Meng Kongchan stopped laughing, but his face remained wreathed in smiles. “Nothing too important. Your future father-in-law and I are planning to visit the Senluo supreme-ruler Realm together. Would you like to accompany me? It’s been a year since you returned, and I haven’t taken you to visit the other great supreme-ruler Realms yet.”

Yun Che thought for a moment, then shook his head. “My reputation precedes me, but my cultivation is too shallow. It’s not suitable for me to appear in public too often. In just two short years, I will accompany you to the legendary Pure Land. Although I am not a Divine Son, in the eyes of the world, I am already the Dreaming Divine Son who is destined to replace Xi Divine Son. Therefore, I must devote all my efforts to improving my cultivation. I cannot allow the Dreaming supreme-ruler Realm to be shamed because of me. These two short years before stepping onto the Pure Land, not a moment can be wasted.”

Yun Che’s words and earnest expression touched Meng Kongchan. He nodded slightly, his heart filled with infinite comfort. Yun Che’s words indicated that he was gradually identifying himself with the Dreaming supreme-ruler Realm, regarding its glory as his own.

“You possess a perfect Divine Soul. Even with a lower cultivation level, no one would dare to look down on you. Moreover, you are still young. Even for a Divine Son, no one would dare to call this level of cultivation ‘low’.”

As his voice fell, the determination in Yun Che’s eyes didn’t waver in the slightest. Meng Kongchan stopped persuading him and changed the subject. “In that case, let’s forget about the Senluo supreme-ruler Realm. When your cultivation surpasses Dian Jiuzi in the future, you can visit them alone and proudly. Speaking of which, how is your progress with the ‘Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon²‘?”

At the mention of the “Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon,” Yun Che’s expression darkened slightly. He sighed softly and held out his hands, presenting a scroll enveloped in a rich silver light to Meng Kongchan. “Supreme supreme-ruler, please take back this Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon for the time being.”

Meng Kongchan didn’t move, his brow furrowing slightly. “Why?”

Yun Che’s face was filled with shame. “In this past year, besides my regular cultivation, I have never slacked in cultivating the Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon. However, the cultivation of soul power requires meticulous soul concentration. But when I cultivate, my mind is always restless, and my progress is extremely slow. In a year’s time, I have only barely managed to cultivate the first realm, ”Dream time”³‘.”

After speaking, a silver light flickered in his eyes, then vanished.

He continued, “I think it’s because I still can’t remember that I am Meng Jianyuan, so my soul is incomplete, making it difficult to make progress.”

Meng Kongchan laughed. “The Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon can only be cultivated by those with the unique Divine Soul of our Meng Clan. The fact that you have reached the first realm is enough to prove that you are Meng Jianyuan. Holding onto this belief may fill the void of self-recognition in your soul.”

Yun Che still shook his head. “I have yet to fully comprehend even a tenth of what Master has taught me. It’s truly not the time to be distracted. Supreme supreme-ruler, please take back the supreme-ruler Canon for now. When my self-recognition is complete, I will definitely ask for it from you again.”

“Since you insist, so be it.” Meng Kongchan didn’t say anything more and took back the Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon. “I hope that one day, I can hear you tell me about your Master’s stories.”

“Yes, that day will definitely come.” Yun Che smiled faintly, then naturally changed the subject. “According to the Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon, the highest realm is called ”Strange Dream Epiphyllum”⁴‘. I wonder how many people in the Dreaming supreme-ruler Realm have achieved this realm?”

“Only I have.” Meng Kongchan said with a smile.

Yun Che: “…”

“Strange Dream Epiphyllum”, although it belongs to the power of the Falling Dream, when it is used, there is no soul pressure, nor does it harm the soul. In other words, it can be said to have no offensive power.”

Meng Kongchan raised his eyes slightly, his calm eyes seeming to contain the vastness of heaven and earth. “But it is the highest realm of dream power in our Meng lineage. When it is used, it can easily erase the opponent’s soul defenses. Once the opponent falls into ”Strange Dream Epiphyllum”, using other soul powers will easily succeed.”

“And because it has no offensive power, even if it fails, there will be absolutely no soul backlash.”

“Oh… the power of the Falling Dream is so magical⁵.” Yun Che nodded, somewhat stunned and somewhat yearning.

Meng Kongchan smiled. “Yuan’er, I believe that with your talent and comprehension, one day, you will surely reach my level. Before that, just do what you want to do. If one day, you suddenly want to wholeheartedly cultivate the Dreaming supreme-ruler Canon, I can personally teach you.”

“Okay!” Yun Che responded emphatically, then asked, “Since Supreme supreme-ruler Huaxin invited you to the Senluo supreme-ruler Realm together, did he mention Cai Li…?”

“Hahahaha!” Meng Kongchan burst into laughter again, his gaze turning ambiguous. “I knew you would ask. But unfortunately, she is still in the Seven Stars Reversal Sky Formation. That girl is even more driven than you. When she breaks out of the formation, I will naturally inform you. However, your future father-in-law has lost the courage he had back then. With his current timid appearance, I’m afraid that even if that girl comes out, he won’t let you see each other for the time being.”

Yun Che quickly said, “Supreme supreme-ruler Huaxin is thinking far ahead. Both Cai Li and I understand his difficulties and painstaking efforts.”

“What difficulties!” Meng Kongchan waved his hand. “That Dian Jiuzi, with his meager Divine Soul… In terms of appearance, Divine Soul, courage, and… the ability to coax women, which one can compare to my Yuan’er?! It’s clearly Hua Fuchen who got the better end of the deal.”

After he finished speaking, without waiting for Yun Che’s response, he strode away. “I’ll go talk to him first. Shou Yuan, protect Yuan’er’s safety. Don’t let your guard down for a moment.”

In just a few days, more people had entered and exited the Profound Desolate Realm than in the past few months.

Although this place was close to the Mist Sea, the Abyssal Dust had become exceptionally thin, so thin that one could almost do without the extremely costly isolation barrier.

Profound Desolate Realm King Mo Xifeng had indeed done so… He directly removed the isolation barrier, showing everyone the gift from the Mist Emperor in a direct and tangible way.

The legends about the Mist Emperor had already spread far and wide. But the Mist Sea was vast, and profound practitioners were endless. Those who truly encountered the Mist Emperor and received his gifts were few and far between. For those who hadn’t personally experienced it, it was ultimately just a legend, completely beyond comprehension. No matter how vividly it was described, it would always sound absurd and laughable.

However, accompanying this legend was the truly thinned Abyssal Dust in Profound Desolate City.

Now, millions of profound practitioners had flocked to this small Profound Realm. They came following the rumors, and then they were all shocked by what they saw.

Among them, a large number of profound practitioners came to visit Mo Xifeng.

“Profound Desolate Realm King, please summon the Mist Emperor. My younger brother has been afflicted by Profound Erosion for seven full days. If it’s any later… If the legend is true, then only the Mist Emperor can save him!”

The news that the Mist Emperor had bestowed upon Mo Xifeng a Profound Stone for an audience naturally spread along with the other rumors. In these few short days, too many people had made the same plea to him.

“I can’t help you.” Mo Xifeng refused mechanically, his voice filled with obvious helplessness. “Take your younger brother to the Mist Sea. As long as you are sincere enough, perhaps you can receive the Mist Emperor’s grace.”

“No! Profound Desolate Realm King, I am willing to hand over all the Profound Crystals I have…”

“I have important matters to attend to. I apologize, but I cannot receive any more guests.” Mo Xifeng turned to leave. “Inform everyone that I will not see any more guests today, no matter who it is, don’t allow anyone else…”

At this moment, Mo Qianyou hurried in and said urgently, “Father! There are important guests…”

“I just said,” Mo Xifeng waved his hand back, “I’m not seeing anyone today.”

Mo Qianyou glanced around, then lowered his voice and said, “They are distinguished guests from the Pure Land.”

As soon as the words “distinguished guests from the Pure Land” were spoken, the originally noisy hall instantly fell silent. Even the kneeling supplicants stopped their cries, as if they had heard an inviolable supreme decree.

Mo Xifeng’s body instantly turned back, his face showing alarm. He then hurried out. “Quickly! Quickly follow me to welcome them.”

Stepping out of the hall, Mo Xifeng saw the white figure at a glance.

He wore silver-white light armor, his calm eyes containing a faint majesty. Just standing there quietly, his invisible majesty⁶ seemed to have enveloped the entire world, annihilating all chaos and sin.

Mo Xifeng immediately lowered his head and bowed. “Profound Desolate Realm King Mo Xifeng, respectfully welcomes the esteemed Abyss Knight.”

Bai Yu spoke indifferently, “Abyss Knight, one hundred and seventy-second, ‘Pale Blade’ Bai Yu.”

Mo Xifeng’s heart trembled violently… No wonder he exuded such a terrifying pressure. He was actually an Abyss Knight ranked within the top two hundred!

This ranking corresponded to a cultivation level of… Divine Extinction Realm, seventh level!

Mo Xifeng’s waist bent even lower, and he said with fear and trepidation, “I wonder what important matter brings the esteemed Knight here?”

Bai Yu said, “Indeed, there is an important matter that requires your assistance, Profound Desolate Realm King.”

Mo Xifeng’s heart skipped a beat. He had already vaguely guessed what it was about, but he could only force himself to reply, “If I have the honor to serve the esteemed Knight, my entire Profound Desolate Realm will spare no effort.”

“Very well.” Bai Yu nodded and spoke frankly, “Rumor has it that five days ago, the criminal who calls himself ‘Mist Emperor’ gave you a Profound Stone that can summon him. Is this true?”

“It… is indeed true.” Mo Xifeng’s voice became strained.

Bai Yu ordered, “Good. Immediately follow us into the Mist Sea and summon that criminal. Blaspheming the Abyss Emperor and deceiving the hearts of the people, his tricks and his sins shall end today.”

Who would dare to disobey the decree of the Pure Land?

However, Mo Xifeng didn’t immediately respond. He gritted his teeth and finally said, “Esteemed Knight, although the name he calls himself is blasphemous, he has shown great kindness to my Profound Desolate Realm. That Profound Stone was a gift he gave after bestowing his grace. Apart from these gifts, he has never made any demands of my Profound Desolate Realm, let alone committed any sins. I… Mo Xifeng… how can I repay kindness with…”

After he finished speaking, everyone in the Profound Desolate Realm turned ashen.

Bai Yu’s gaze suddenly turned cold. “Are you going to defy the decree of the Pure Land?”

Mo Xifeng raised his head, but his gaze met the increasingly pale faces of his close relatives and fellow disciples… He could only lower his head again, his voice hoarse. “I dare not. With the esteemed Knight’s order, Mo Xifeng will naturally obey.”

The tense atmosphere eased slightly. Bai Yu turned around and slowly walked towards the Mist Sea. “Profound Desolate Realm King, don’t give your loyalty to the wrong person. Rest assured, the Pure Land never forgets anyone’s contributions.”

Mo Xifeng looked to his side, signaling with his eyes for everyone to stay behind, and followed Bai Yu alone.

However, all the profound practitioners who remained in the Profound Desolate Realm were alarmed and put down what they were doing to follow from afar… The rumors about the Mist Emperor had finally alarmed the Pure Land. It also made the Pure Land finally take action against the Mist Emperor.

Such a supreme-ruler-given opportunity, how could they not witness it with their own eyes?

Unnoticed, in a secluded corner, a man with ordinary clothes and appearance slowly vanished.

In the shallows of the Mist Sea, Yun Che’s figure slowly emerged from the void.

“It’s about the time I expected.” Yun Che muttered to himself. “An Abyss Knight ranked one hundred and seventy-second, plus seven attendant knights.”

He closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

“What’s wrong?” Li Suo asked.

Yun Che didn’t answer immediately. After a while, he opened his eyes and whispered, “A trap?”

Li Suo: “?”

“I’ve been building momentum for a year to set up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Pure Land couldn’t possibly only send one Abyss Knight. I expected at least three high-ranking Abyss Knights.”

“But I haven’t detected anyone else’s presence at all. Unless…”

Divine Extreme Realm!

Sensing the shock in Yun Che’s soul, Li Suo said, “If it’s not feasible, you should avoid it for now and wait for the next opportunity. As long as you hide in the Mist Sea, no one can easily detect your presence, so there’s no need to put yourself at risk.”

Yun Che frowned, then sneered faintly, “Great risks are often accompanied by great rewards.”

“It seems I need to adjust my plan slightly. If there really is a Divine Extreme Realm power lurking nearby, to minimize the danger, I can’t use my true body.”

He stretched out his arm, and colorless profound energy shot out, disappearing into the rolling Profound Mist. Then, above the Profound Mist, those two eerie gray eyes belonging to the Mist Emperor opened.

“If it’s a Divine Extreme Realm power, the maximum range of controlling profound energy is still within the danger zone… In that case, I can only use my trump card directly.”

Yun Che’s gaze fell on the edge of the Mist Sea. His true body vanished in the Abyssal Dust, returning to formlessness, leaving only a very low murmur, “I hope your trip will bring this Emperor enough surprises!”