The Jueluo Divine Realm was similar in nature to the Zique Divine Realm—a domain-type divine skill that consumed vast amounts of the caster's own energy. Dian Jiuzhi could feel the real threat Yun Che posed and had no intention of prolonging the battle.
Silver light cascaded down upon Yun Che, and in that instant, it felt as if countless silken threads had coiled tightly around his body. He was trapped in a mire, his movements drastically hindered.
"Yun Che," Dian Jiuzhi declared coldly, "you should feel honored. To kill you, I've unleashed this divine domain. Not even other gods and goddesses have been worthy of witnessing it. This is the first level—Silver Amaterasu. Enjoy this feast of slaughter!"
In this moment, Dian Jiuzhi radiated the majesty of a descended god-king, gazing down at Yun Che as if he were nothing more than an ant.
Within the Jueluo Divine Realm, Dian Jiuzhi was sovereign. The silver light that trapped Yun Che was like sinking into water—suppressing and restrictive. But for Dian Jiuzhi, it was like water to a fish—effortless and empowering.
Yun Che's gaze remained clear and steady. This wasn't the first time he had faced such divine suppression. The power of the Evil God within him surged forth, fusing the might of six elements with the divine light in his body to form a defensive barrier, isolating him from the oppressive effects of the Jueluo Divine Domain and minimizing Silver Amaterasu's impact.
"The foundation of a true god truly is formidable," Yun Che muttered to himself. "Even I have to be a little wary."
Despite the many divine inheritances Yun Che possessed, contending with a powerhouse like Dian Jiuzhi was still a challenge.
Once again, Dian Jiuzhi unleashed Senluo Wuzong, his Burning Hell Soul-Severing Spear radiating boundless might, as though it could pierce the heavens with a single thrust.
This time, bolstered by the Jueluo Divine Domain, Senluo Wuzong's speed was even greater—almost indistinguishable from true teleportation. Dian Jiuzhi was confident that this strike would finally kill Yun Che.
Yet reality struck him again. Yun Che executed Star God Shattered Shadow, leaving behind four afterimages that effortlessly dodged the attack. Following up with Broken Moon Shadow, he broke through the encirclement with ease.
"You've even mastered the Star God techniques of the Star-Moon Divine Nation?" Dian Jiuzhi's eyes gleamed with intensified hostility. He had never anticipated this. Nor could he understand how Yun Che remained seemingly unaffected by Silver Amaterasu.
"It's just a movement technique. My master taught me many things," Yun Che replied calmly, as if this life-and-death duel was little more than a walk in the park. His thoughts began to drift.
Whenever he used Star God Shattered Shadow now, he felt a faint pain in his heart. Jasmine's image always appeared in his mind.
It had been a long, long time since she had fallen into the Primal Chaos.
Though Yun Che had gradually adjusted to life without her by his side, not a day passed that he didn't think of her. She had been one of the most important people in his life.
"There are too many inexplicable things about you," Dian Jiuzhi said darkly. "Could it be that your master is a being beyond even the true gods—one of the Creator Gods?"
It was the only conclusion he could come to. Only the inheritance of a Creator God could possess such heaven-defying power.
"So what?" Yun Che replied indifferently. "It's irrelevant. What matters is that your strength doesn't seem as impressive as I imagined. To me, the title of 'First Son of God in the Abyss' is laughable."
From beginning to end, Yun Che had remained calm. Though a chasm separated their realms, it did nothing to deter him.
"Don't look down on me! Even if you inherited the power of a Creator God, you haven't matured yet. Let me show you my true strength!"
Though he had long suspected the truth, Dian Jiuzhi was still stunned to confirm it—this was indeed the power of a Creator God. Such power hadn't appeared in eons. Apart from Emperor Yuan, no one else in this world was supposed to possess it. Now that it had emerged, it was bound to cause a cosmic upheaval.
"Second Level of the Jueluo Divine Realm: Mingluo Clone!"
The silver light within the domain condensed around Dian Jiuzhi, forming a clone identical to him in appearance.
"The Mingluo Clone possesses half my combat strength. When fighting side by side, our power doubles. Prepare to be crushed!"
Dian Jiuzhi was finally going all-out. The pressure Yun Che exerted on him was simply too great. All of his techniques were being countered, and under normal circumstances, a mere Divine Lord of the fourth level shouldn't have lasted this long.
"A clone?" Yun Che's lips curved into a grin. "I've got one too."
A clone identical to Yun Che appeared beside him—indistinguishable from the original.
"What kind of freakish clone technique is this?!" Dian Jiuzhi was utterly shaken. Compared to this, his Mingluo Clone seemed crude and clumsy.
"Don't think that just because you have a peerless clone, you can defeat me! You're only in the fourth level of the Divine Lord Realm—you can't possibly contend with the eighth level of the God Destruction Realm!"
At this point, Dian Jiuzhi was feeling deeply frustrated. No matter what he threw at Yun Che, the man always had the perfect counter—like a natural nemesis.
The three divine spear techniques of the Jueluo line were said to be peerless among his generation. Yet to handle Yun Che, he had not only needed to deploy his divine domain—but the second level of it at that!
Yun Che sighed softly. He knew he couldn't defeat Dian Jiuzhi here. His Xuan Gang clone couldn't inherit the Heretic God's violent Xuan energy. Fighting both Dian Jiuzhi and his clone now would be suicide.
Without hesitation, he activated Phantom Lightning Extreme and fled. Although his Xuan Gang couldn't replicate his full strength, it could mimic all his movement and profound techniques. In an instant, both his original and clone bodies fled in opposite directions.
The battlefield shifted dramatically. Yun Che, who had fought so dominantly, was now retreating at full speed.
This unexpected maneuver sent Dian Jiuzhi into a fury. Yun Che had once again trampled over his bottom line with utter shamelessness.
As the First Son of God in the Abyss, Dian Jiuzhi held fast to several core tenets. Chief among them: never run from battle.
"Trying to escape? Yun Che, a deceitful coward like you dreams of becoming the Son of God—no, even the Lord of the Divine Kingdom? You're delusional!"
Dian Jiuzhi was so enraged it felt like his lungs would burst.
"The Abyss Kingdom upholds the noble ideals laid down by the Abyss Emperor. We do not tolerate such disgraceful behavior! You tarnish the honor of the Dreamweaver Kingdom, you defy the dignity of the Abyss Emperor! If I don't kill you today, how can I restore the honor of the Abyss?!"
Despite his fury, Dian Jiuzhi couldn't distinguish between Yun Che's real body and his clone, so he hurled the Burning Hell Soul-Severing Spear at one of the fleeing figures.
"Master, are you brain-dead? You're on the brink of death, and you're still preaching about rules and doctrine? If I survive this, I swear I'll cut you down myself!"
Yun Che left behind these biting words as his true body dashed out of the Jueluo Divine Domain without even glancing back.
"YUN!!! CHE!!!" Dian Jiuzhi roared, withdrawing his Mingluo Clone and dispelling the divine domain. His body swayed and his aura weakened. Expanding the divine domain was no easy feat.
No one dared to mention the nickname "Big Head" anymore—except for Hua Caili. It was a treasured memory between the two of them, so Dian Jiuzhi didn't mind when she used it. But when Yun Che said it now, it reopened old wounds, and his hatred only deepened.
Dian Jiuzhi adjusted his state and summoned his flying Shenzhou. No matter how fast Yun Che was, he couldn't outpace this divine vessel. Today, he would tear Yun Che limb from limb—no matter what.
As the flying ship closed in behind him, Yun Che glanced back, a faint smile on his lips. Everything had unfolded according to his plan. Originally, he hadn't intended to drag things out—he just wanted Dian Jiuzhi to kill him.
But Yuan Gui Shaxing's actions had sparked a more intriguing idea. If he could turn the First Son of the Abyss into a ghost, who knew what opportunities might arise?
So Yun Che used Hua Caili as a tool for psychological warfare—mentally destabilizing Dian Jiuzhi, pushing him further into rage, chaos, and obsession. His goal was simple: weaken Dian Jiuzhi's mental defenses, making it easier to shatter his soul and take control.
And the battlefield he'd chosen lay close to the Primordial Death Abyss—where yet another trap awaited.
"Yun Che! If you have any courage, don't run! Fight me like a man!"
Dian Jiuzhi's voice thundered from the flying ship, reaching Yun Che's ears.
But Yun Che suddenly veered off course, rushing straight toward the abyss.
"You forced me into this, Master," he said grimly. "Even if I fall into the Primordial Death Abyss, I'll never die by your hands!"
With that, he plunged into the abyss without a second thought.
Dian Jiuzhi's expression darkened. He understood better than anyone how terrifying the abyss was. The density of abyssal dust alone could disintegrate any mortal soul. But he didn't hesitate—he gave chase.
Fingering the teleportation ring on his hand, Dian Jiuzhi reassured himself: Even if I'm in danger, I can escape. His hatred for Yun Che had reached a boiling point. He swore he wouldn't rest until he saw Yun Che's corpse with his own eyes.
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