# Chapter 2465: The Grand Gathering
The Fate Temple had summoned all its disciples who were outside to return, facing this calamity together. Looking at the faces below, Lin Feng asked, "Temple Master, have the specific combatants been confirmed?"
"They have been confirmed. They are all those who participated in the Nine Heavens Gathering in the past. Aside from you, Kong Ming and Chu Chunqiu will fight in the Minor Accomplishment Saint King battle. Zhou Rongman and Hou Qinglin will fight in the Half-step Saint Realm battle. They are all at the peak of their respective stages, and their combat strength has already been tested." The Fate Temple's Temple Master nodded with a smile.
Lin Feng was somewhat surprised and said softly, "I didn't expect that those who emerged from the Nine Heavens Gathering back then would, over this time, have all advanced to the forefront of each realm within the Fate Temple."
"This is the decree of fate. Otherwise, how could it be the once-in-a-century Nine Heavens Gathering? Moreover, your generation happens to be the one where the Wheel of Fate turns." The Temple Master smiled. He was also deeply shocked by the growth of this generation, far surpassing the geniuses of the Nine Heavens Gathering from other eras. And last time, it happened to be his Fate Temple's turn to host it.
At this moment, the Fate Temple's Temple Master looked ahead and spoke, "Our Fate Temple is about to face a storm. Five of you will represent the temple in battle. Although the candidates have been determined, if anyone wishes to withdraw, or if anyone believes they can take their place, there is still an opportunity."
Everyone looked at the Temple Master and remained silent. Over these past days, they had already engaged in many confrontations, and there was no need for further tests.
"Since no one has any objections, then make your final preparations." The Temple Master spoke again, then left with the others. Lin Feng walked out, stepping onto the Sacred Battle Platform below. His gaze was sharp as he swept a glance at Chu Chunqiu, whose eyes flickered with a hint of demonic light, clashing with Lin Feng's gaze.
"Senior Brother, how are your preparations?" Lin Feng walked over to Hou Qinglin and asked.
"I'll only know after the battle." Hou Qinglin smiled in response. Zhou Rongman also walked over, looking at Lin Feng and saying, "I am Zhou Rongman."
"I know you're Zhou Rongman, the three hundred and thirty-third generation single heir of the Zhou family." Lin Feng looked at Zhou Rongman and smiled.
"Lin Feng, I used to think I was the strongest in the Nine Heavens Gathering, but it turned out I was only ranked fourth. Now, my strength is still fourth. You've all left me behind by major realms. But I will work hard to catch up. This time, I fight for you and for the Fate Temple. One day, I will fight you." Zhou Rongman looked at Lin Feng with a determined and persistent look in his eyes.
"I'll wait for you." Lin Feng nodded with a smile.
"Lin Feng, this time, you need to be the most careful." Jun Moxi stepped forward and said, "This time, they will surely want to kill you as quickly as possible. And you have only recently achieved the Great Perfection of your Origin Power. You must be careful."
"En." Lin Feng nodded.
More and more strong individuals gathered in the City of Fate. On this day, around the circular formation battle platform at the center of the City of Fate, the cold and stern viewing stands exuded a bloody aura, as if forged by the will of cold and slaughter. Countless figures appeared in various positions, their temple robes emitting an invisible aura. Artifacts symbolizing the various divine temples appeared in the void.
The Flame Temple had a Flame Divine Shield, majestic and spectacular; the Thunder Temple had a Heaven-Shaking Divine Hammer, and the surrounding void turned into an invisible thunderous aura field, crackling with a domineering sound.
"So spectacular." In the distance, many strong individuals could only watch from afar, looking at the artifact symbols in various positions on the viewing stands and the temple robes fluttering in the wind. The invisible aura field enveloped the entire region for millions of miles, oppressive and heavy. This aura seemed to symbolize the significance of this agreed battle.
At this moment, a group of figures descended from the void, draped in Fate Robes, as if they were beings from beyond the heavens, untouched by worldly affairs. There was no slaughter, no coldness—only an aura of returning to simplicity, making people feel extremely comfortable. They symbolized fate. Light seemed to shine down from the sky upon them. It was the strong individuals of the Fate Temple descending.
"The Fate Temple's Temple Master has actually brought the temple's supreme treasure, the Fate Scepter, directly in his hand." The crowd saw the scepter in the Fate Temple Master's hand and couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
Moreover, today, it seemed that the Temple Masters of the various divine temples had all brought their respective temples' supreme treasures. Last time, when they besieged Lin Feng, the Void Temple's Temple Master had brought the Heaven Sealing Chart.
At this moment, the Fate Temple's Temple Master swept his gaze over the crowd and said with a smile, "Today, it is an honor to have all of you visit our Fate Temple. However, before this agreed battle, I need to clarify something. I want to know which divine temples are among those that have made this agreement with me and the Fate Temple. And what stance do the other temples take in coming here? Since this agreed battle was set with the Void Temple's Temple Master, let the Void Temple Master tell us: who are you?"
The Void Temple Master's gaze was sharp, as if piercing through the void. Sitting on the high platform, he said with a low laugh, "We are the Void Temple, Flame Temple, Ice and Snow Temple, Radiant Gold Temple, Wind Temple, and Demon Temple."
"Six divine temples!" The Fate Temple's Temple Master revealed a smile. This was within expectations. "What about the stance of the other temples?"
"My Soul Temple is just here to watch." The Soul Temple's Temple Master smiled.
"My Earth Temple wishes to bear witness." The Earth Temple's Temple Master said. Then, the Temple Masters of the various divine temples expressed their stances one by one. Except for the Light Temple, which still seemed non-existent, all the other temples had arrived. But no temple expressed a stance of standing with the Fate Temple.
"The Dragon Clan of the Great Demon Realm is willing to bear witness to this battle." From the northern direction, on a high platform, a slightly aged but domineering middle-aged man said calmly, his voice full of vigor. Sitting there, he exuded a domineering aura.
"The Dragon Lord is willing to come and bear witness. We are deeply grateful." The Fate Temple nodded with a smile.
"My Roc Clan has come to watch." Next to the Dragon Clan were the strong individuals of the Roc Clan, only a few people. Among them, the Roc King wore a golden crown, his entire being exuding a sharp aura.
The Phoenix Clan, Qilin Clan, and Xuanwu Clan all expressed that they were merely observers.
"Also, if there are others who have come, show yourselves. There's no need to be sneaky." At this moment, the Void Temple Master spoke coldly. Suddenly, light surged in the sky, and several coffins appeared. A voice drifted down: "Our Great Demon Realm has come to join the fun. We won't take anyone's seats."
With that, the light swirled, and they all disappeared again, as if they had never appeared.
"Who will act as the referee for this battle?" the Fate Temple Master asked.
"I wonder which Temple Master or Demon Lord would be willing?" the Void Temple Master asked those strong individuals who were not participating.
"For the referee, I recommend one person." At this moment, a voice came from the crowd. Many eyes turned to look at him, and some recognized him.
"Tian Ruojian. He has come as well." The crowd saw Tian Ruojian floating in the air. He smiled and said, "Today, there are also a few guests. I believe that the person I recommend as referee will have no objections from anyone."
"Who?" the Void Temple Master asked. As his voice fell, his gaze looked into the distance. Figures were walking over, and many people's pupils contracted.
Three people. The one in the lead was an old man.
"Supreme Realm!" Many people's pupils contracted. In today's situation, only Supreme Realm strong individuals were qualified to participate.
"It's Bing Zhuzhe. He has actually stepped into the Supreme Realm. Impressive." Many people exclaimed. Since it was Bing Zhuzhe, then the two beside him must be his junior brothers. They were the pinnacle figures of the artifact forging world.
"The person you recommend is Bing Zhuzhe?" the Void Temple Master said indifferently.
"He is my master." Bing Zhuzhe and the others walked over, descending above the battle platform. They said, "Greetings, Master!"
"Master!" The crowd's pupils contracted.
"Hahaha..." From the void above, terrifying air currents surged, and hearty laughter rolled in. Everyone's hearts trembled. Bing Zhuzhe's master, the number one artifact forger in the Nine Heavens, the Divine Forger, had arrived.
The crowd looked up. In the vortex of void air currents, a figure suddenly walked out. This figure descended above Bing Zhuzhe and the others and said, "You fellows, forget the formalities, forget the formalities."
"Thank you, Master." Several people called out. But the crowd was stunned, staring blankly at the figure that had appeared. Too young. The number one artifact forger in the Nine Heavens, the Divine Forger, actually looked like a young man. And Bing Zhuzhe was an old man, yet he treated him with such respect.
"Everyone, there shouldn't be any problem with me acting as the referee, right?" the Divine Forger said with a smile.
"Since the Divine Forger is willing, naturally there is no problem." The Void Temple Master didn't seem very pleased. He didn't know why the Divine Forger had appeared. This was beyond his control.