ATG #1666 - "Divine Embers (First Part)"

Against The Gods ch. 1666 - “Divine Embers (First Part)”

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Fen Daozang flew out and grabbed the man: “Are you sure it’s Yun Che? Did he and the Devil Queen return?”

The leader of the Burning Moon Guard shook his head and said, “I’m not sure, he claimed to be Yun Che, and he came alone; the Devil Queen isn’t with him.”

Fen Daozang fiercely removed his palm and sneered: “There seems to be someone impersonating him and still wishes to meet my king. Truly is impatient of life!”

If the Devil Queen wished to meet the Burning Moon God Emperor, she would walk to the main palace and would not ask someone to notify him.

“No,” the Burning Moon God Emperor opened his eyes and recalled his divine sense: “It is Yun Che, moreover he really came alone.”

“This …” Fen Daozang was startled, and everyone else was surprised and puzzled.

“If it’s really Yun Che then it’ll be too strange,” Fen Zhuo said. Although, he very much wanted to see the person who inherited the power of the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor with his own eyes.

The first of the two measures they had just discussed was to kill Yun Che. However, with the protection of the Devil Queen and the Soul Stealing Realm, it would be too difficult, and in-case of failure, there would be no room for compromise.

And now, he was actually coming back alone?

Is it not the perfect time to send him to the end of the world without them even thinking about it!

Moreover… how could the Devil Queen have let him come here alone!

The eyes of Burning Moon God Emperor fluctuated, finally looking towards Fen Daoqi.

Fen Daoqi considered and said, “As the saying goes, there is great value in hoarding limited materials. Yet if you are the sole owner, no matter how rare the commodity is, you will lose the freedom to raise the value.”

“But if two collectors are competing… then they themselves can set the price, even to the point of setting outrageous prices. This Yun Che seems like a bold, intelligent and ambitious person.

Fen Daoqi laughed, “If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be great?”

After a brief thought, the Burning Moon God Emperor nodded his head slowly and said: “Fen Zhou, welcome him to the main hall, and remember to treat him with utmost courtesy.”

“No!” Before the head of the Burning Moon Guard was about to answer, Fen Daoqi suddenly interrupted and said: “For this matter, my King must personally go himself.”

Fen Daozang took a step forward and was about to refute. However, he actually saw the Burning Moon God Emperor slowly nod, “What Master said is right. Indeed, it is this King himself who should go.”

“Immediately prepare the banquet again and summon Hehuang into the main hall at once!”

………..

The gates of the Burning Moon City opened wide to reveal the figure of the Burning Moon God Emperor, and when he saw Yun Che, he let out a loud laugh and stepped out without the dignity of a God Emperor.

“Hahahahaha! So it’s turned out to be Brother Yun!” He smiled intimately, the words “Brother Yun” shocking the Burning Moon Guard, who was about to salute.

“Burning Moon God Emperor,” Yun Che did not salute, his gaze calm, and his smile—faint. It was a smile, but there were no emotions in it.

The Burning Moon God Emperor didn’t mind Yun Che’s disrespect, he glanced at him with a puzzled look, “Oh? Why aren’t the Devil Queen and the Witches here? Could it be that the Devil Queen has something important to ask brother Yun to deliver?”

“This has nothing to do with the Queen,” Yun Che said. “I have a personal matter to talk about.”

“It turned out to be so.” The Emperor laughed and said, “I regret that I was unable to talk with brother Yun when the Devil Queen was with us earlier. In this way, this is perfect, please!”

“Then I’ll make myself at home.” Yun Che narrowed his eyes slightly.

The Emperor himself leads Yun Che to the Burning Moon City.

Above the city, a group of Burning Moon guards was stupefied while watching as the Emperor personally came out and returned back to the hall. Until they both walked away, the guards didn’t react.

………..

[The main hall of the Burning Moon City]

Yun Che sat in the honored position as Chi Wuyao had before.

Mooneaters, Burning Moon Divine Envoys, all the sons, and daughters of the Burning Moon God Emperor, the same main hall, the same participants, but this time with an entirely different mood and style.

In the middle of the main hall, dozens of beautiful girls were dancing lightly. Thin, cicada-like sleeves wrapped around delicate white jade arms and a trickle of water skirt covered the fragile jade bodies of all forms, and while dancing, the skirts were moving, exposing jade-like feet.

Each one of them was unique and unparalleled in the world, and their gestures were even more charming. Their look was seductive, the lips with emotions, a slightly shy smile, and the careless spring steps between the dances… made all the Moon Eaters despite their strong determination,  to start blinking, and the atmosphere was gradually becoming chaotic.

The Emperor opened his arms and laughed freely: “The world says that I am a wasteful and lascivious king who has tainted the honor of the Emperor. However, with my power, lust, and love of alcohol, isn’t this the most unlimited and satisfying life of a man!”

Yun Che’s face was expressionless, and the dancing postures of the maidens were reflected in his pupils as if he was enjoying it: “It seems that this life of the Burning Moon God Emperor... is worth it. “

The Emperor laughed and said: “It’s worth it, but there are still too many things I want to do... too many unfinished businesses. Who would think that this life is too long...”

With a stroke of his arm, he said, “Hehuang, pour tea for Yun Che.”

“Yes.”

A soft response and a fragrant smell came. A young girl’s head fell slightly, holding a jade pot, and walked with a light gait.

The young girl was sixteen or seventeen years old, with a light green cloak, bright red dress, and her face was like a painting. This physique was of utmost beauty: a pair of slender moon-like thin eyebrows, bright and clear eyes, pretty nose, and gently pressed vermilion lips.

She knelt gently in front of Yun Che’s seat, with jade-like hands silently pouring tea. Yun Che glanced indirectly, and his gaze reached her carefully exposed shoulders that were overflowing with crystal bright jade light, just like bathing in the soft moonlight.

After pouring tea, she did not leave and quietly kneeled at the side of Yun Che, but her head was hanging lower and on her knees, her hands unconsciously clutching the sash. She was obviously the beautiful and exceptional Princess of the Burning Moon Realm, yet her released tenderness made people look at her with sympathy.

Yun Che’s eyes slightly narrowed, and his contracted somewhat eyes seemed to pass through the girl’s clothes… It was merely in the deepest part of his eyes, yet there was clearly ridicule there.

Just like a crazy twisted devil who was going to rampage at any moment.

Furthermore, there was another strand of killing intents, continually flickering in the pupils of the Mooneaters.

Yun Che himself was here, as the gift of god! Perhaps in this life, there would be no better chance than this.

However, the Burning Moon God Emperor turned a blind eye to the cold glare that the Moon Eaters kept sending. He was delighted with Yun Che’s appearance and asked: “Brother Yun, this is my daughter, Hehuang, this King’s most cherished pearl, who has never been out of the Burning Moon realm and never liked to get close to outsiders.

“The first time she heard Master Yun was the successor of the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor, she was so impressed by Master Yun that she was eager to see Master Yun in all Master Yun’s glory. Although I have countless children and grandchildren, I am most happy with Hehuang, so I made a selfish decision to let her be close to Master Yun, I hope Master Yun won’t be offended.

The “hint” was apparent and can no longer be misunderstood.

Fen Hehuang jade fingers tightened, and the lips were bitten even tighter.

As the jewel of the Burning Moon world, Fen Hehuang had many admirers, even including more than one among the Moon Eaters.

When the Burning Moon God Emperor finished these words with a smile on his face, every single one of Fen Zhuo’s nails pierced deep into his flesh.

To kill Yun Che… this thought briefly flashed in the mind of the Burning Moon God Emperor, but it was abandoned entirely.

The fact that he can kill Yun Che, who has been declared will be the Emperor in the Soul Stealing Realm, can indeed get rid of a big problem, but it is still a big risk. After all, because of the existence of Yun Che, the core power of his Burning Moon Realm and the core power of the Soul Stealing realm has been in an unbalanced state. If the Devil Queen is angry, the consequences are unpredictable.

And that’s only a small part of the reason.

He saw with his own eyes the dark transformation of the weakest Witches. As a Northern Divine Territory Emperor, how can he resist such temptation!

Moreover, Yun Che’s return alone was clearly a “send-off”, as Fen Daoqi had said. He is the only one who carries the eternal power of darkness, and to maximize profit, of course, he must create competition!

This is what smart people do!

Yun Che glanced at Fen Hehuang, and drank the tea that she gave then smiled indifferently, but didn’t utter any word.

The Burning Moon God Emperor leaned forward, but there was one more point of ambiguity that did not match his identity at all: “Brother Yun, what do you think… about my daughter Hehuang?”

Although it has just been revealed, it is still “hinted at”. And now, in front of everyone, in front of Hehuang, with his own mouth, the purpose is laid out in no uncertain terms.

Fen Hehuang’s entire body visibly tightened.

Yun Che’s eyes narrowed and he said lightly: “Your little daughter’s looks should be superior among women, but…”

It was only half a word but everyone in Burning Moon was already angry in his heart!

“Superior”, this is supposed to be a compliment.

But, that’s Fen Hehuang! The greatest jewel of the Burning Moon realm! If only using the word “superior” to describe her, he’s either blind or humiliating them!

“But if compared with my woman…….” Yun Che’s eyebrows are slightly lowered, and the arc of the corner of his mouth is cold and disdainful: “Unsightly.”

The four short words that fell into his ears were undoubtedly four ice-cold thorns.

The smile on the Burning Moon God Emperor’s face suddenly froze.

Fen Hehuang, who has been bowing her head down and biting her lip raised her head violently, and her eyes were full of surprise and confusion… then quickly turned into humiliation and anger.

“Yun Che! How dare you!” Fen Zhuo stood up violently, his face was crimson, and his whole body was shaking… When he stood up, he used too much force and threw out a series of scarlet blood beads.

“My King!” Fen Daozang also shot up: “This child is clearly...”

The Burning Moon God Emperor raised his hand fiercely to stop the anger that everyone was about to spray out. He smiled faintly, only smiling, a bit more chilly than just now.

“Brother Yun is surrounded by the Devil Queen and Brahma Goddess, perhaps in this world, no women can enter Brother Yun’s eyes again. But…” His voice gradually slowed down, and his eyes were deep: “What kind of woman was the Devil Queen back then? I believe Brother Yun doesn’t know how God Emperor Jing Tian had died”

“She’s terrifying, this King has much more understanding of her than brother Yun.”

With a glance at Yun Che’s expression, the Burning Moon God Emperor continued, “Before the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor left Primordial Chaos, she deliberately left the Eternal Calamity of Darkness to brother Yun. Presumably, Lord Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor left behind more than just power, but also the hope and desire to save the Northern God Territory and the Devil Race.”

“Then, Brother Yun, who carries the power and will of the Lord Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor, should be revered by all living beings in the North. If you are not careful, you will be held in the palm of that terrible woman. If the Lord Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor had known, she would have sighed.”

“I’m sure that someone as intelligent as Brother Yun, who has come here alone, knows that being with the Queen is not the best and long-term plan.”

“Hehehe,” Yun Che smiled lightly: “After suppressing it for so long, I finally started to probe the purpose, it has been difficult for you.”

“Then may I ask Brother Yun to indicate it clearly.” The Burning Moon God Emperor said, “Although I am the Burning Moon God Emperor, Brother Yun is the successor of Lord Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor. Whatever brother Yun asks, this King will not frown at all.”

“What I’m asking for?” Yun Che directly took the jade pot from Fen Hehuang’s hands and poured himself a cup, and calmly said, “No, on the contrary, I have come here to give a grand gift to the Burning Moon God Emperor.”

“Grand gift?” The Burning Moon God Emperor’s gaze flickered as if he seemed to be interested.

“Have you ever heard of the Dragon Monarch?” Yun Che suddenly said.

“Of course.” Burning Moon God Emperor said, “The Dragon God Clan’s Patriarch of the Western Divine Region, the Number One Ruler of the Primal Chaos Dimension, how can this King not know of him?”

"I was originally planning to bestow this grand gift upon the Dragon Monarch in that 'final moment'."

Yun Che looked down, his finger rhythmically tapping against the jade cup, and his voice dropped into a harsh whisper, "But right now... I just can't wait to bestow that gift upon you."