Chapter 2072: The Last 'Trial”

Chapter 2072: The Last “Trial”

The silver-robed man inside the projection was none other than the divine regent of the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God—Meng Kongchan.

His divine title... was “Dreamless.”

Hua Fuchen stopped wasting time and jumped straight into the main topic. “I need your help in investigating someone.”

Meng Kongchan looked interested. “Whoever they are, they must be quite the character to garner such interest from you.”

“In a sense, you are right,” Hua Fuchen replied with a complex expression. “This person... is Caili’s lover.”

“... !” Meng Kongchan’s expression changed drastically.

Both men fell silent. Meng Kongchan was waiting for Hua Fuchen’s mask to crack, and the man to laugh saying that it was just a terrible joke, but he did not.

Finally, Meng Kongchan spoke up, “Well, this turned out to be far more serious than what I initially imagined it to be. Brother Rahu, does he...”

“He doesn’t know, and I am too ashamed to say it,” Hua Fuchen replied. “Qingying, myself, and now you are the only ones who know about this.”

He didn’t ask Meng Kongchan to keep this a secret. He didn’t need to. He knew that Meng Kongchan would never reveal it to anyone.

A frown suddenly appeared on Meng Kongchan’s face. “Wait a second. You want me to investigate him? Does that mean... you actually plan to accept their relationship?”

Hua Fuchen let out a quiet sigh. “Man plans, and the heavens laugh. It has only been a few months, but Caili has completely fallen for him in both body and soul.”

He did not say it expressly, but there was no mistaking the meaning of the phrase “fallen for him in both body and soul”. Dreamless Divine Regent blanched upon hearing it.

Hua Fuchen continued, “When I first learned about this, I was furious enough to kill him on the spot. But... he is also the man who saved Caili’s life, and even Qingying is clearly on his side. Worst of all, Caili’s determination in defending him far, far exceeds my expectations.”

“If I try to rip them apart by force, the wound would hurt her forever, and our relationship may never mend. That... is not an outcome I can accept.”

“Oh?” Meng Kongchan looked even more surprised. “Caili has interacted with the most outstanding men of the Abyss since she was young, and yet she fell for this boy so hard that you had no choice but to compromise...? He must be quite extraordinary.”

“The consequences born from this action are...” Meng Kongchan shook his head and cut himself off before he could finish. “Never mind. You must have thought through everything before you arrived at this decision. I still don’t think this is wise, but I hardly think you need my advice at this point.”

“So, how far do I need to probe into this boy?”

Not only were they childhood friends, their bond was strong enough that they would die for each other. They knew each other so well that they could practically guess what the other was going to say or do without much effort.

Hua Fuchen lowered his voice and said seriously, “One, I need to know if his love for Caili is sincere... at the very least, I need to know if his love is greater than his schemes.”

“Oh?” Meng Kongchan narrowed his silver eyes a little. “Now that is surprising. Out of all the young women of this generation, no one is Caili’s equal in terms of beauty or talent. I don’t believe there exists a man in this world who would not fall for her status or countenance either.”

“Even the greatest Divine Son of this generation, Dian Jiuzhi, is famous for his devotion toward her. When he becomes the divine regent, I would not be surprised if he chooses to cede the entire Boundless Kingdom of God to her. If not for their engagement, my inferior son, Jiangxi would have chased her to the ends of the Abyss as well.”

“A man who wins Caili’s love may be the luckiest man in the entire world. If there exists a man who cannot give her his true love... he must either have a heart of stone, or a fondness for men only. Hahahaha!”

It sounded like Meng Kongchan was joking, but it was a truth no one in the entire Abyss could deny. Caili was literally the most beautiful woman in the Abyss and the ultimate dream of all men. The idea that there existed a man out there who would not pay her their true love and devotion was simply unthinkable.

“As for schemes, is there a soul out there who isn’t scheming about something? People scheme for strength, sex, power, wealth and more... In fact, someone who doesn’t scheme for their desires is useless and worthless, don’t you agree?”

Despite what he said, Meng Kongchan could not spot any signs of wavering on Hua Fuchen’s face whatsoever. So, he stopped joking and asked seriously, “Are you asking this because you found a chink in the boy’s mask?”

“No.” Hua Fuchen shook his head. “On the contrary, he is perfect. Their encounters, interactions, and eventual love were all initiated by Caili. He himself has risked his life multiple times to save Caili from grave danger. Such was his decisiveness and sacrifice that even my indifferent sister has become his staunch defender.”

“Everything I’ve heard, and all of my attempts to expose him have ended in failure. All signs point toward his devotion and love for Caili being pure and flawless. He harbors no designs for anything besides Caili, and any temptation that isn’t her cannot make him move even an eyebrow.”

“...” Meng Kongchan frowned a little before asking another question, “Have you sensed any mental flaws or weaknesses in his mind then?”

“None whatsoever.” Hua Fuchen gave Meng Kongchan an answer he could not help but be astonished at. “He is just a level three Divine Master, and yet he was able to remain calm and collected, polite yet dignified despite my hidden attempts to pressure his soul. The few times he actually showed emotion, it was all because of Caili.”

“And... if your worries turn out to be real?” Meng Kongchan narrowed his eyes.

The gentleness on Hua Fuchen’s face was immediately replaced by icy pressure. “Send him out on an excursion between the third to fifth year and silence him.”

“Make sure that the blade does not come from Heaven Breaker or Dreamweaver. Leave no trace behind.”

“Understood.” Meng Kongchan nodded in agreement. “I must point out that Caili will suspect something even if everything goes perfectly. Why not just tell her the truth?”

Hua Fuchen sighed, and for the first time since the conversation began, responded with clear helplessness in his voice, “You did not see how deeply she loves that boy. If it turns out that he really does not deserve her love... I would rather give her a hopeless dream she can chase than shatter her heart and soul completely.”

......

“This is your last trial, boy. If you can overcome it, then I will no longer reject your relationship with Caili, and I will head to the Boundless Kingdom of God and cancel the engagement myself. In the future, I will do everything in my power to eliminate any obstacles in your path.”

The next day, Hua Fuchen spoke to Yun Che and Hua Caili practically the moment they arrived at his back.

Yun Che immediately saluted him, “Got it. This junior will do his best to live up to Caili’s love and your trust, senior.”

Hua Caili hurriedly “warned” her father, “You promised, Father. If it turns out that this is a ploy to separate us, I... and aunt will not stand for it.”

“Don’t worry,” Hua Fuchen said indifferently, “this is the final test. In fact, it is the most simple of all. All he needs to do is to agree to it, and he will pass.”

Hua Fuchen turned around and stared straight at Yun Che. “For your last trial, I want you to travel to the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God and stay there for five years... alone.”

Yun Che looked up with a glimmer of astonishment.

“Ah!?” But Hua Caili let out a cry of surprise and rejected it immediately, “Unacceptable! Big brother Yun has never been to any Kingdom of God, and he has had no interaction with the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God whatsoever. For him to go there alone, he... he won’t even have someone to interact with, much less help him if he runs into danger! Five years? That’s just...”

“What’s wrong?” Hua Fuchen had anticipated his daughter’s reaction. Instead of agreeing with her, his tone grew a bit harsher. “Do you think that the boy cannot survive in the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God for five years? Or are you worried that your love cannot even last five years?”

Before Hua Caili could answer, Hua Fuchen continued with deep disappointment, “There is no better test for one’s relationship than time. And no better test for one’s ability than having nothing to rely on. I am not telling you to stay apart for fifty or a hundred years either. It is only five.”

“You claimed again and again that you fear no one and nothing, and that your bond will last for eternity, Caili. And yet you fear and reject even five years of separation this much? I guess your relationship isn’t as strong as you think after all.”

“Of course not!” Hua Caili retorted immediately. “It’s just that big brother Yun and I have only been together for a few months. How is it fair for us to be separated for so much longer? Besides, the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God is no ordinary Land of the Living. It is a Kingdom of God! Big brother Yun may be incredible, but he is ultimately just a hundred and twenty years old. It’s unrealistic to think he could—”

“Hmph!” Hua Fuchen interrupted her with a heavy hmph. “So, you refuse to accept this trial then? Okay then—”

“No!” Yun Che grabbed Hua Caili’s hand and took a step forward. He said seriously, “This junior promised that he would complete all the trials that senior has set for me with all my power. So, I will!”

Hua Fuchen finally looked at him out of the corner of his eye.

Yun Che continued, “Besides, it is as you say. This trial is incomparably simple compared to the trials senior must face to accept our relationship. Words cannot even describe how grateful I am for your magnanimity.”

“Big brother Yun...” Hua Caili’s eyes turned misty, and her grip on his hand tightened.

She was afraid of the possible dangers Yun Che would face while he was away and alone. She was also afraid of the emotion that had suddenly surged into her heart; fear of parting.

“Very good.” Hua Fuchen’s pressure lessened. Even his harsh gaze on Yun Che had softened slightly.

There was no one in the Abyss who didn’t know about the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God. He was sure Yun Che could more or less guess why he had decided to send him there.

The fact that he was able to accept the decision so candidly half-proved that he harbored no malicious designs after all.

“Someone will prepare a profound ark for you in three days. You will need to head there alone. That said, you are Caili’s beloved, so I will grant you some care. When you arrive at the Dreamweaver Kingdom of God, the Dreamless Divine Regent will meet you himself and arrange your accommodations. After that... you are on your own.”

He watched Yun Che’s eyes closely for any unusual signs; any at all. “It is just five years... do not disappoint me or Caili.”