"After the former God Lord learned of Wan Xin's life experience, he immediately summoned me and reprimanded me for having an affair with a mortal woman with a sin mark, which was simply tarnishing the name of the Son of Heaven. He asked me to cut off all contact with her."
"At first, the former God only rebuked him, but was not angry. But I was too young and immature at that time, too arrogant and conceited, and didn't know how to think long-term or to flatter. I retorted to the former God on the spot, and stated that my love for Wanxin was as deep as the ocean, and that I never cared about her background, and would never abandon her for the title of Son of God."
"Hahaha," Hua Fuchen laughed softly, not knowing whether he was laughing at himself back then or at the cruelty of fate: "At that time, I felt that as a man, I should be so passionate and enthusiastic, and I should stand firm and fearless for the one I love."
"This, without a doubt, caused the former God to be furious."
"The wrath of the former God did not shake my heart in the slightest. In order to prove my feelings to Wanxin and the former God, I stayed with her closely after that, not afraid of anyone's gaze or words."
"After that, the former God rebuked me and angered me countless times... He even personally met Wanxin and put pressure on her. However, neither of us retreated or showed any fear. Our relationship was like a boat going against the current, becoming more resilient and indestructible."
Yun Che listened silently. He could sense the heaviness in Hua Fuchen’s words… even though tens of thousands of years had passed.
"Later, the former God Lord compromised. He said that after I succeeded to the throne, Wan Xin could enter the Zhetian Divine Kingdom as a concubine, but she could not leave the Divine Kingdom and could not show her face in public."
Yun Che raised his eyebrows slightly: “The previous Godly Lord compromised… and then regretted it?”
If he draws Fuchen, he will accept it immediately. When he inherits the power of the God, he will have the final say in the entire Zhetian Divine Kingdom, so why would he care about the previous God?
“No, no.” Hua Fuchen said “no” twice, each word sad and desolate: “I refused…angrily refused. At that time, I just felt that the words of the former God were an insult to Wanxin, and I said angrily on the spot that I would rather not have the identity of the Son of God than be separated from Wanxin.”
"It was this sentence that sowed the seeds of an irreparable disaster. Haha...hahahaha, at that time, I was so stupid, so impulsive, and so arrogant. I naively thought that if I was sincere enough, determined enough, and fearless enough, I could overcome everything!"
"Just like you and Caili now."
Yun Che did not respond to his words, but instead interrupted, “So…as expected, Caili’s mother was killed by the former God?”
Hua Fuchen turned his head sharply, his gaze sharp as a sword: "Really?"
Yun Che explained calmly, “Cai Li was told to address the person who should have been her grandfather as ‘the Former God’. I guessed that the senior must have an irreconcilable hatred towards this ‘Former God’. The most likely person is Cai Li’s mother.”
"Although you have never mentioned it to Caili, I believe she guessed something a long time ago, considering her intelligence. But out of consideration for the feelings of the seniors, she never asked any further questions."
Hua Fuchen looked at Yun Che deeply and slowly said five extremely heavy words: "You guessed correctly."
"After countless attempts, the former God Lord saw that I was unyielding and was extremely disappointed in me. So, he transferred his hope of inheriting the God Lord's legacy to Qingying."
"But Qingying refused even more firmly. She had already vowed to pursue the way of the sword for her whole life and would never be distracted by anything else. If she was forced again, she would rather leave the Zhetian Divine Kingdom immediately."
At this moment, Yun Che suddenly understood what Hua Caili meant by the guilt that Hua Qingying had engraved on her entire life.
Perhaps, she felt that if she had not refused to become a god, there would not have been the tragedy that followed.
"After that, the former God Lord learned that Qingying, who had always been cold-hearted, had become close friends with Wanxin, and they were close friends... He was furious, and felt that it was Wanxin who had ruined his most proud children."
The voice slowed down, and Hua Fuchen's voice became heavier: "Back then, I was afraid that the former God would kill Wan Xin in anger, so I used my life as a warning. If Wan Xin was in trouble, I would never live alone... But, I underestimated human nature, underestimated the inheritance will of the Kingdom of God, and overestimated my own naivety and ignorance."
"Wanxin was pregnant, and that was also the offspring of the former God. His attitude softened, and it seemed that he no longer opposed it. That was also the most relaxed and joyful time for Wanxin and I... until she suddenly disappeared in the eighth month of her pregnancy."
"Huh..." Hua Fuchen's chest was heaving heavily, and his ten fingers were clenched unnaturally: "When Qingying and I found her, her body was pierced with a total of fifty-four soul-destroying nails..."
"He wanted to not only vent his hatred, but also... to harm the baby in her belly, Caili."
“Why?” Yun Che couldn’t understand this.
"In order to fundamentally preserve the reputation of the Zhetian Divine Nation, to prevent future troubles, and to force me!"
Hua Fuchen continued, "Wanxin used her last bit of strength to give birth to Caili. But due to the damage done by the Soul-Slaying Nail, Caili's meridians, profound veins... and even her soul were all severed. She was able to survive with the help of the Heavenly Prayer Jade that Qingying and I brought with us."
"It was at this time that the former God appeared. Just when I wanted to pounce on him and tear him apart, he told me that Wanxin was doomed. However, if I wanted to preserve the only bloodline left to me by Wanxin, there was only one way... that was to send Caili to the 'cradle' of the Pure Land, and then have her biological father inherit the power of the true god and become the God of the Zhetian Divine Kingdom... for at least ten thousand years."
He knew that Hua Caili had no reservations about Yun Che and had already told him about the existence of the "Cradle", so he did not hesitate to speak.
“…” Yun Che felt a chill in his heart.
He wanted Hua Fuchen to become the Lord of the Zhetian Divine Kingdom, but he would never allow Qu Wanxin to become the Queen of Zhetian Divine Kingdom.
So, he killed Qu Wanxin, injured their children, and forced Hua Fuchen to succeed to the throne of God, and to be nailed to the position of God for at least ten thousand years.
Although inheritance is the kingdom of God... and the top priority for many major forces, it is rare to be so ruthless.
Hua Fuchen turned around and stared at Yun Che closely: "So, do you understand?"
Yun Che bowed deeply and said, “Senior God, you are willing to expose the most painful scar of your life and patiently advise a humble junior like me. I am very grateful and respectful of your broad-mindedness. I have also clearly understood what you meant.”
Hua Fuchen nodded slowly: "It's good that you understand. I believe that you will make the most correct, most rational... and only choice."
Yun Che said, “But, my answer may disappoint Senior Divine Venerable.”
"You!" Hua Fuchen frowned slightly, and then said disappointedly: "It seems that you still don't understand."
Yun Che’s eyes were clear, and every word he spoke was sonorous and clear: “Senior Divine Honor is telling me that the so-called true love and determination, the so-called fearlessness, in the face of a predetermined fate, are nothing but childish, fragile, and even somewhat foolish illusions.”
"For example, you who can kill me with a single blow; for example, the Senluo Divine Kingdom whose thunderous wrath can shake the entire abyss; for example, the doubts and possible unrest within the Zhetian Divine Kingdom; for example, the world's sneers and ridicules towards Caili and the Zhetian Divine Kingdom; for example, the inviolable Supreme Pure Land..."
Yun Che almost said the words Hua Fuchen was about to say to him before he did. Hua Fuchen said in a stern voice: "Since you know everything so well, why do you still say such stupid things?"
“I have already given you the answer a long time ago.” Yun Che’s expression was still calm and resolute: “Cai Li and I have both stepped on the brink of life and death. Therefore, no matter what lies ahead, we are no longer afraid.”
"What qualifications do you have to not be afraid?" Hua Fuchen sneered, "Just because you are at the third level of the Divine Lord Realm? Just because you are alone? Aren't you afraid that I can turn you into ashes in an instant and eliminate all future troubles for you!?"
“Don’t be afraid.” Yun Che did as he said, without the slightest fear: “Because you love your daughter deeply. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have wasted so much time and energy on me with your divine body.”
“You!” Hua Fuchen pointed at Yun Che and then fiercely swung his sleeves down, laughing angrily: “You are right, Caili is not only my daughter, but also Wanxin’s only blood in this world. I love her and protect her more than my own life.”
He raised his hand and covered his chest: "The wound I suffered back then is still heart-wrenching. What I fear most is that something similar will happen to Caili. So, after I succeeded to the throne of God, I swore to let Caili live in peace and never let her suffer such soul-breaking pain."
"And Dian Jiuzhi is the best choice I found for Caili."
"The Kingdom of God places great importance on the orthodoxy of inheritance, so there are very few marriages between the sons and daughters of the two major kingdoms of God. However, Dian Jiu knows differently."
"When he was at his lowest point, he was reborn because of Caili's kindness. Therefore, he has a deep admiration and gratitude for Caili. Although he is the leader of all the gods in the Six Gods Kingdom, he has not allowed any woman to get close to him for thousands of years, waiting foolishly for Caili to grow up and get out of the 'cradle'."
"He even took the initiative to promise me again and again that even if he becomes Jueluo God in the future, he will only have Caili for his whole life. Except for one of his children who will be the successor of the God of Temple, the rest can use Hua as their surname. Even their temple can be stationed in Zhetian God Country, so that Caili will not be far away from her homeland."
Yun Che: (⊙o⊙)... (stunned)
"I can feel that every word he said was sincere, so sincere that he was humble. It was this sincerity that remained unchanged for thousands of years that made his father Dian Luohou, who had an extremely violent temper, moved and gave in step by step."
"If they unite, the Zhetian Divine Kingdom and the Senluo Divine Kingdom will be united, and no one in the world will dare to deceive them. Dian Jiu knows that he will treat Caili very well, put her first in everything, and love and pamper her forever... Her life will be honored and respected, free of disasters and hardships, and happy and peaceful."
He looked at Yun Che: "And you, what will you bring to Caili? Ridicule? Anger? Shame? Doubt? Unknown disasters? If you really love her, you should turn around and leave immediately, just like you chose the first time, and never see her again."
“I understand very well how much Senior Divine Master loves his daughter,” Yun Che said.
"You are not a father yet, how can you understand?" Hua Fu said solemnly, "A father would hope that his daughter would have a smooth life without any waves. No father would be willing to watch his daughter rush into the waves that could overwhelm her life at any time in pursuit of the so-called bright flowers on the other side!"
"Even if she loves that 'brilliant flower' deeply, even if that 'brilliant flower' will really blossom into a dazzling beauty in the future, there will never be a father who will watch her rush into the huge waves!"
These words came from his heart, but he did not expect to convince Yun Che. Because he was not a father, he could never empathize with him.
But in fact... Yun Che understood that he was also a father and had a daughter whom he cherished as his life.
But he couldn't show any emotion.
“Senior Divine Honored,” Yun Che suddenly said, “Allow me to ask you a somewhat offensive question… If you were to go back to those days, would you still be willing to meet Caili’s mother?”
"..." This question made Hua Fuchen freeze there, and he didn't answer for a moment.
After waiting for a few breaths, Yun Che slowly said, “So, you should understand the feelings between Caili and me. If this is the case, Senior Divine Honored, do you still insist on separating us?”
"Yes." Hua Xin Shenzun responded without hesitation: "Because of this, I... will never allow you to be together."
Yun Che took a deep breath and said, “It seems that the ruthless method of the former God Venerable finally succeeded. You, who were originally forced to succeed the God Venerable, have become a true God Venerable of the God Kingdom after bearing the fate of the Zhetian Divine Kingdom for ten thousand years.”
“……”Hua Fuchen did not respond.
Yun Che took a step back and bowed respectfully: “Thank you for the teachings of Senior Divine Honored, but my heart for Caili remains unmoved. However, all the words and promises are just empty talk. I know that I am useless and unworthy of Caili, but my heart for Caili is pure and sincere.”
"I will prove it to Senior Divine Master in my own way... I will take my leave."
After saying this, he did not stay any longer and just left, leaving Hua Xin Shen Zun silent for a long time.
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