Chapter 2147: Song of the Moon Part 1
With a soft thud, Dian Jiuzhi landed on the arena floor. The battleground, which had previously been ravaged by destruction, had already been restored by Carefree's power. High in the sky, the Abyss Knight Commander floated lazily, his old figure barely moving as he observed the battlefield below.
Dian Jiuzhi's eyes never wavered from the woman standing opposite him who face was covered in veil.
"After today, you'll be mine."
The thought burned in his mind as he stared at the woman of his dreams.
In their previous clash, he had only lost because he had been stunned by her beauty—a beauty so otherworldly that it had momentarily made him forget even Hua Caili. A beauty so untouchable, so divine, that it consumed him with the belief that it should belong to him.
She should belong to him. But this time, he would not falter.
No matter what happened—he must win.
"Fairy Wuyi, have you been well since we last met?" Dian Jiuzhi greeted her with a warm smile, his tone laced with practiced politeness. But there was no reply—only silence.
Still, his expression did not falter. He had expected this.
"It's my honor to fight Fairy Wuyi again," he continued, bowing toward her with a seemingly sincere smile.
But beneath that composed facade, his heart raged with uncontrollable excitement.
"You will be mine. You will be mine."
The thought roared within him like a fevered obsession, drowning out everything else.
Back when he had petitioned his father to use that one request granted by the Abyssal Monarch for this match, he hadn't been fully certain his plan would work. But when his father privately agreed to offer the Primordial Flame Crystal, a priceless treasure stored in their kingdom's deepest vaults for millions of years, the Lightless Divine Regent had finally relented.
Regardless of whether he won or lost, their kingdom would have to hand over the Primordial Flame Crystal—a sacrifice to secure this opportunity.
Losing was not an option.
His only concern now was how he would enjoy this beauty in front of him— how he would take his time, savoring every moment of his inevitable victory.
"What were those images? Are they… my memories?"
On the other side of the arena, Shen Wuyi remained silent, her thoughts drowning out Dian Jiuzhi's words. The battle had yet to begin, yet her mind was already in turmoil.
For the longest time, she had questioned her own past. There were gaps, missing pieces—memories that should have been there but weren't. No matter how many times she tried to grasp them, they slipped away like sand through her fingers.
But now, something had changed.
When she witnessed Moon Divine Son unleash his technique, something deep inside her stirred—an instinct, an understanding that she shouldn't have. She had seen that technique before. No, she had used it before.
And then, within the fragmented haze of her mind, a voice echoed.
"With my current power, I can only maintain this divine domain for a hundred breaths… but that's enough… to bury you within this world forever!"
The words held weight, conviction… but no rage. No hatred. And yet, she felt as though they belonged to her.
"Who… was I speaking to?"
A strange sensation spread through her chest—not the desire to kill, but the certainty that there was someone she was meant to kill. It was an answer she should have known. A mission she should have remembered.
But the image remained blurry, just beyond her reach.
She exhaled softly, clearing her mind.
This was not the time to dwell on the past.
"Are you both ready?"
The gentle yet ancient voice echoed through the vast arena, pulling Shen Wuyi from her thoughts and back into the present. Across from her, Dian Jiuzhi stood with a smile that was both confident and smug—a sight that irritated her the moment she laid eyes on him.
Although the Lightless Divine Regent had agreed to this absurd arrangement in exchange for the Primordial Flame Crystal, she can still controlled her own fate. As long as I win, she reminded herself, no one will decide my future for me.
"Yes," she answered coolly, her voice unwavering.
"I'm ready," Dian Jiuzhi responded immediately, his anticipation palpable. He could barely contain his excitement.
"Then begin."
The referee's voice faded into the wind, and in the same breath, his form vanished into the void.
Dian Jiuzhi took a step forward, placing a hand over his chest with a polite, practiced bow. "I wish you good luck, Fairy Wuyi."
Silence.
There was no response.
Dian Jiuzhi's smile remained, but deep inside, a satisfied hum filled his chest. Yes, this is exactly how she should be. A woman of untouchable beauty, rejecting all who approached— But you will still be mine!
The mere thought of it sent a thrill through his veins.
She was cold, but soon, she would be his.
Not to mention, Shen Wuyi possessed the Nine Profound Exquisite Body—the perfect physique for dual cultivation!
Dian Jiuzhi's heart pounded with excitement. His name, Jiuzhi, symbolized the Nine Palaces, and Shen Wuyi's physique embodied Nine Worlds within the Nine Profound Exquisite Body—was this not a match decreed by fate itself?
Compared to her, that bitch Hua Caili was nothing! Shen Wuyi was superior in every way!
His Boundless Divine Kingdom, true to its name, cultivated techniques that made one's strength limitless. His father, Divine Regent Boundless End, was the strongest of all the True Gods in the Six Divine Kingdoms, solely because of their kingdom's supreme technique!
As soon as Dian Jiuzhi finished his greeting, his aura erupted, surging toward the sky like a golden storm. The very space and void trembled beneath his rising power. His cultivation had only reached the early stages of the Eighth Level of the Divine Extinction Realm, but in terms of true battle strength, he could contend with those at the Peak of Level Eight Divine Extinction! And this is to compare to those in the Divine Kingdom!
The power radiating from his body ripped through the air, creating golden fissures in the fabric of space itself. His eyes locked onto Shen Wuyi, filled with obsession and desire.
"No one else is worthy of you but me!"
The moment Dian Jiuzhi's aura exploded, golden radiance flooded the sky, filling the world with a divine glow.
Yun Che almost leaped from his seat.
"Brahma God Power…? No—it's close, but not quite."
The golden hue shimmering in Dian Jiuzhi's aura was strikingly similar to the golden energy wielded by Qianye Ying'er and the top practitioners of the Brahma God Realm in the God Realm. The power's essence, the sensation it radiated—it was eerily familiar, almost as if they shared the same origin.
His thoughts instantly raced back to the time Mo Beichen and his squires invaded the God Realm. Back then, the moment they saw Brahma God's golden profound energy, they had reacted with fear. That moment had lingered in Yun Che's mind, and now, seeing Dian Jiuzhi's power, he finally understood.
"Boundless Divine Kingdom… they must cultivate the same technique! Their legacy must be connected to the Brahma God!"
Meanwhile, across from Dian Jiuzhi, Shen Wuyi stood frozen.
The golden light triggered something deep within her.
A fragmented memory surfaced in her mind.
It was blurry, distant, like looking through fog—but there was a figure, shrouded in a golden aura. The light was blinding, suffocating. And in that moment, deep within that memory… she felt an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge.
An urge to kill.
Her eyes quivered, confusion flashing through them.
"Who…?"
She couldn't recall the face. She couldn't remember why.
But in that memory—there was no hesitation. No doubt. Just the absolute certainty that this golden figure was someone she had to kill.
With that, Shen Wuyi's aura erupted, piercing through the golden light and shattering the oppressive radiance Dian Jiuzhi had unleashed.
Unlike the golden glow that filled the sky, Shen Wuyi's aura burned red—deep, intense, and overwhelming. The air around her distorted with heat, and in an instant, half of the arena was consumed by flames. The stone beneath her cracked and melted, giving way to a sea of fire.
!!!!!!!!!!
Yun Che's eyes widened. He had seen these flames before!
Although the intensity was far beyond what he had encountered before, the essence was unmistakable.
"Vermillion Bird Flame!" he murmured under his breath.
Beside him, Meng Kongchan chuckled, noticing his son's reaction.
"Oh? You have sharp eyes, Yuan'er," he said with a knowing grin.
"Back then, before Eternal Night became what it is today, their Divine Kingdom was once known as the Vermillion Flame Divine Kingdom. Every practitioner in their kingdom cultivated the Divine Vermillion Bird's Divine Arts. Though rumors have long whispered that High Priest Ling Xian—Spirit Fairy—has ties to their lineage, nothing has ever been confirmed."
He let out a hearty laugh before continuing, "Since you also practice Divine Beast flames, it's no surprise you recognized it at first glance. Hahaha! As expected of my son!"
Yun Che's gaze remained fixed on Shen Wuyi.
"So Eternal Night… was once Vermillion Flame Divine Kingdom…?"
This revelation sent ripples through his mind.
But that wasn't the issue!
What truly shocked Yun Che was Xia Qingyue able to unleash flames.
He knew better than anyone that Xia Qingyue had inherited the Ice Phoenix bloodline, which granted her the ability to wield the Ice Phoenix God Investiture Canon. Fire and ice could not coexist within the same body—at least, not without conflict. Without an Elemental Creation God Vein like his own, attempting to cultivate both elements would only weaken her overall combat power and create instability within her profound energy.
Yet, as he focused on the aura she was releasing, he could feel that it was perfectly stable—not a hint of internal rejection or imbalance. More than that, the purity of her Vermillion Bird flame was terrifying!
His mind raced back to the past.
He remembered when the Golden Crow had wanted to purge the Phoenix bloodline from his body, believing that two divine flames could not exist within one host.
But he was different— a special exception!
Xia Qingyue was not!
There was only one possible explanation.
Yun Che's fists clenched tightly, his nails digging into his palms.
"Xia Qingyue's Ice Phoenix bloodline… must have been completely purged from her body…"
"...and she was granted the Vermillion Bird's blood instead!"
The cultivators of Eternal Night all looked up at the sea of flames, their expressions filled with admiration.
Only they could truly grasp the monstrosity of Shen Wuyi's talent. After all, they had witnessed it firsthand.
When the Lightless Divine Regent brought her to Eternal Night, she had only been at the peak of the Divine Master Realm.
And yet—in a mere twenty-some years—she had ascended to the sixth level of the Divine Extinction Realm.
Just two months ago, her aura had still been unstable—barely touching the sixth level.
But now…
Her cultivation was completely stabilized!
Even more terrifying—she was already approaching the mid-stage of the sixth level!
The moment Shen Wuyi's aura surged, it tore through Dian Jiuzhi's golden domain, ripping apart the world between them.
The sky was split into two opposing forces—one bathed in golden brilliance, the other consumed by an overwhelming red inferno.
These two divine energies rejected one another, causing violent spatial ripples to spread across the battlefield.
"!!!!!!!!!!"
Dian Jiuzhi's eyes widened in shock.
This wasn't the same power she had displayed in their previous battle!
The force radiating from her aura was nearly equal to his own!
But instead of fear—this only fed the madness within him.
The veins beneath his skin swelled grotesquely, pulsing with boundless divine energy as ancient markings appeared on his forehead.
From his seat above, the Boundless End Divine Regent—Dian Rahu— narrowed his eyes.
"He's already activating the strength of the Vein of Great Rage…"
A dark glint flashed across his gaze.
"It seems he truly wants to end this battle quickly."
The Lightless Divine Regent cast a cold, scrutinizing gaze upon her Divine Daughter.
The last time Shen Wuyi had fought against Dian Jiuzhi, she had disappointed her utterly.
The result of this battle?
Meaningless.
Unless, of course—Shen Wuyi utterly crushed Dian Jiuzhi.
That… would at least be worth watching.
But in the end—her only true concern was the Primordial Flame Crystal.
As long as she obtained it—she would have everything she needed.
With it, she could restore her sight.
She would no longer have to rely solely on Divine Sense to perceive the world.
For the first time in countless years…
She would see again.
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BOOOM!
Dian Jiuzhi vanished from his spot, his golden aura bursting forth like a storm, shattering the air itself. The entire battlefield trembled beneath his explosive momentum.
The Vein of Great Rage had already fully activated, golden runes spreading across his body, pulsating with power. His muscles swelled subtly, the golden divine engravings on his skin giving him the appearance of a war god descending upon the world.
"She's strong, but so what?"
His eyes gleamed with fervor.
"She belongs to me. And I'll carve that fact into her very soul!"
A terrifying sonic boom erupted behind him as he tore through space, his golden silhouette arriving before Shen Wuyi in an instant.
"Boundless King's Burial Palm!"
A golden palm print, as vast as a mountain and inscribed with divine Brahma runes, came crashing toward!
Shen Wuyi's gaze remained calm, but as the imposing force of the hand arrived, she was forced to react.
With a delicate flick of her wrist, flames ignited, forming a defensive barrier of crimson fire.
"Vermilion Spirit Flame—Spirit Barrier!"
A dome of condensed flames encased her, flaring with scorching divine energy.
BOOOOOOM!
The golden palm clashed against the crimson barrier, sending shock waves across the battlefield. The air and space shattered.
The clash lasted only a moment—
"Crack..."
Before cracks spread across the barrier.
!!!!!!!!!!!!
A sudden realization struck Shen Wuyi—the moment his attack landed, it didn't just strike her flames—it burrowed into them, shattering their very foundation!
"Crack....BOOOMMMM!!!!"
Her barrier collapsed!
"Too weak!" Dian Jiuzhi sneered as he followed up.
His fist shot forward, wreathed in golden light, carrying the weight of divine suppression.
BANG!
His strike landed squarely against Shen Wuyi's shoulder, sending her skidding backward, her feet digging trenches into the ground!
A small trail of blood trickled from the corner of her lips.
"!!!!!!!!!!!!"
For the first time, Yun Che truly witnessed the terrifying power of the Vein of Great Rage.
Even though it was merely a vein and not a complete physique of Great Rage, the strength it granted Dian Jiuzhi was nearly comparable to that of a Level Nine Divine Extinction Realm expert! Although its short of his God Ashes state, it still is not someone current Xia Qingyue can fight against!
Yun Che's fingers clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his palm as he watched. His body tensed, his heart hammering in his chest.
Qingue was strong—terrifyingly so—but her cultivation and battle power was still lower than Dian Jiuzhi's in the end.
And in this battle… the result...the price for losing...
Above the battlefield, Dian Jiuzhi hovered, his golden aura roaring like an unquenchable wildfire, the divine runes across his body pulsating in rhythm with his surging power.
"Just give up, Fairy Wuyi," he sneered, his tone filled with arrogance. "I don't want to hurt you"
Before him, Shen Wuyi wiped the blood from her lips and slowly lifted her head.
BOOOM!
He shot forward again, his golden divine aura flaring.
His palm glowed once more—
"Supress!"
A colossal golden mark formed directly above Shen Wuyi, its weight pressing down as if the entire heavens were about to crush her.
The sheer suppression caused the air to distort—the gravity around Shen Wuyi quadrupled, and her movements became sluggish.
"Hmph!"
With a sharp exhale, she flicked her sleeve—
A burst of crimson flames shot outward, propelling her backward just in time to avoid the direct impact.
BOOOOOOOOM!
The golden seal crashed into the earth, splitting the arena apart as cracks spiderwebbed across the battlefield.
But even though she had dodged, Dian Jiuzhi's figure was already above her.
His leg came down like a divine hammer, wreathed in unstoppable golden force.
Shen Wuyi barely had time to cross her arms before—
BANG!
His kick landed squarely against her forearm, and her entire body was blasted downward, slamming into the arena floor!
A crater formed upon impact.
Dust exploded outward.
For a moment, silence filled the battlefield.
Then—
A golden light streaked downward.
"JUST BE MINE!"
Dian Jiuzhi's roar shook the heavens as he descended like a meteor, his golden fist tearing through the air with an earth-shattering force!
His body radiated golden destruction, the power of the Vein of Great Rage surging through every fiber of his being. The entire space warped around him, unable to withstand the sheer might of his dive!
The very air howled in agony, spiraling violently in his wake.
The ground below trembled—no, it was already fracturing before impact!
From within the crater—
A sudden burst of scarlet light ignited the space.
Shen Wuyi's form blurred into a streak of flames, the phantom image of a Vermillion Bird manifesting behind her. Its majestic wings spread wide, weaving into her form, enhancing her speed and evasiveness.
In a blinding flash, her figure vanished just before impact!
BOOOOOOM!!!!!
The moment Dian Jiuzhi's fist struck the ground, a terrifying golden explosion devoured the entire battlefield!
The ground shattered like glass, the once-deep crater now a bottomless abyss of destruction. The sheer force of his attack sent hurricane-like shockwaves rippling outward, flattening the surrounding terrain and sending debris flying high into the sky.
And yet—
Above the devastation, a graceful silhouette flickered into existence.
Shen Wuyi had reappeared midair, her long crimson robes flowing against the aftermath of the destruction below.
Her breathing was uneven, and a trace of blood lingered at the corner of her lips, yet her expression remained unshaken—cold, composed, unreadable.
Dian Jiuzhi's gaze darkened.
His veins pulsed with golden fury.