# Chapter 1998: The Lin God Assembly (Part 2)
The ceaseless shouts and the constant piercing and unusual gazes made the Helian Imperial Clan unable to sit or stand still.
The young Xuan practitioners who had originally been content to be at the bottom and still enter the Lin Divine Realm, lacking any fighting spirit, were all stunned, no longer able to remain calm.
Helian Lingzhu simply closed her eyes, calming her heart.
"Ah, difficult," Ku Xian, who knew everything from the start, let out a low sigh.
"There's no need to worry too much," Mo Cangying said, withdrawing his divine sense that had been probing the Worship Qilin Alliance, speaking calmly. "After all, the Worship Qilin Alliance started late, their foundation and wings are not yet full. I just checked; they only have two Divine Lords under ten Jiazi."
"And we have three. Moreover, those two are clearly just entering the Divine Lord Realm; I can easily deal with one of them alone."
The Lin God Assembly was all about young Divine Lords under ten Jiazi. As for Divine Sovereigns... to put it bluntly, they were merely making up the numbers out of necessity. After all, the gap between major realms was fundamentally insurmountable.
After speaking, his brow suddenly lifted.
He thought of what Ximen Qi had said that day about "external aid."
*"If you really want to come and trample your last shred of dignity under our feet, then this young master might as well give you a little advance notice—the external aid we've invited this time only needs one person to crush you... all of you!"*
Mo Cangying's divine sense spread out once more, but in a moment returned without success.
"Don't be careless," Ku Xian said gravely. "If the Worship Qilin Alliance didn't have sufficient confidence, they wouldn't have made such a scene today, nor would they have gone to the Nation Lord in advance to make their announcement."
"Furthermore, the Worship Qilin Alliance must also consider Ximen Boyun's face. Ximen Boyun, as the Abyss Knight witnessing this event, is indeed the Worship Qilin Alliance's support. But at the same time, if the Worship Qilin Alliance forcefully joins and returns in defeat, it will inevitably damage Ximen Boyun's dignity... They cannot allow such a thing to happen."
"Indeed, we shouldn't be careless, but there's no need to be nervous either," Yun Che spoke up. "The identity of 'Abyss Knight'—the Worship Qilin Alliance can use it, and so can we."
Mo Cangying and Helian Lingzhu both turned their eyes. Mo Cangying said in a low voice, "What do you mean by that?"
"Obvious," Yun Che said slowly and deliberately. "The four words that Abyss Knights most often have on their lips are 'Noble Soul.'"
"Becoming an Abyss Knight is naturally a glorious thing. But at the same time, one becomes a person of the Pure Land, representing the Pure Land's face. So..." Yun Che narrowed his eyes slightly. "He must uphold nobility and fairness, otherwise, he would defile the dignity of an Abyss Knight and ruin the Pure Land's face!"
"With so many people present today, that means so many eyes are watching his 'Noble Soul' as an Abyss Knight. I don't believe he would dare to openly show favoritism. Therefore, we don't need to fear him. On the contrary... I believe that from now on, he might actually..."
His voice lowered, his tone light: "Be more useful to us."
In Chi Wuyue's eyes, among the easiest types of people to deal with in this world, one type was those who stubbornly adhere to—or have no choice but to adhere to—their principles.
*(Another type was the former Yun Che—those with too many attachments.)*
Ximen Boyun, who hailed from the Linyuan Realm, had become an Abyss Knight of the Pure Land. This was undoubtedly the supreme glory he had sought all his life. How would he dare, in front of so many eyes, to tarnish the glory of an Abyss Knight?
Just like Mo Beichen back then—though he hated to the extreme, he never actually killed Helian Jue.
Mo Cangying and Helian Lingzhu were momentarily stunned, unable to respond.
An Abyss Knight must indeed be noble and fair—anyone could understand Yun Che's words... but that was an Abyss Knight. No matter what he did, in this small Linyuan Realm, who would actually dare to question or criticize him?
It was like the saying, "When the prince breaks the law, he shares the same punishment as the commoner"—basically a piece of crap that everyone knows and must still praise.
At this moment, Yun Che suddenly sensed something, and his gaze sharply shot in one direction.
There, the Worship Qilin Alliance was located.
Through the overlapping figures, at the noticeably distant rear, he caught a glimpse of a hint of gray-white.
This aura...
Wait!
This person... could it be the one Mo Beichen had mentioned at that time...
If so, why would such a person come to this small Linyuan Realm?
And from the looks of it, that was the external aid the Worship Qilin Alliance had invited?
The Worship Qilin Alliance shouldn't have the qualifications to invite someone like that, unless...
It was the other party taking the initiative!
"Brother Yun, what's wrong?" Sensing Yun Che's sudden stagnation of aura, Mo Cangying spoke up.
"The Worship Qilin Alliance has indeed come prepared," Yun Che said. "This time, the Worship Qilin Alliance entering the Lin Divine Realm is set in stone."
Mo Cangying: "!!"
At this moment, Ximen Boyun's voice rang out, like rolling waves, instantly covering all the clamor:
"My name is Ximen Boyun, an Abyss Knight serving Yuan Huang and the Divine Officials. I have been sent by the Pure Land to open the Lin Divine Realm, and also to serve as witness and supervisor for this Lin God Assembly."
Every word shook the ears and souls, carrying an authority that brooked no doubt or defiance.
"The Abyss Knight exists to serve Yuan Huang and the Divine Officials, to maintain the order of the Abyss. Before the eyes of an Abyss Knight, no evil, filth, or injustice is tolerated."
His left arm slowly lowered, and the Pure Land divine mark on the back of his hand withdrew its heavenly might and divine brilliance. His voice also turned calm: "I have said my piece. The Lin God Assembly shall proceed as you all see fit."
Zhai Kexie bowed and raised his head: "The Pure Land's grace, the Linyuan Realm will never forget for all eternity. Sir Knight, please."
Ximen Boyun nodded, then moved to take his seat in the honored position, his gaze covering the entire scene.
Far, far away, in the distant skies.
"So, you mean, you have to go through this Lin God Assembly to enter the Lin Divine Realm?"
Hua Caili's face was full of disappointment.
"I already reminded you earlier," Hua Qingying's voice transmitted into her heart. "Although the Linyuan Realm is a small realm, the Lin Divine Realm is not something you can enter as you please. Yuan Huang and that Qilin have a special relationship that no one else knows about. The existence of the Lin Divine Realm is a gift to the Linyuan Realm, and even more so a protection for that Qilin."
Hua Caili thought for a moment, then said, "Then... if I join one of their sides now, would I still be in time?"
"Your identity, how could you associate with them! Besides, your 'age of existence' has already exceeded the limit."
Hua Caili touched her lips with her finger, pondering something hard, clearly unwilling to leave just like that.
"Yuan Huang has shown you great kindness. Do not do anything that touches his taboos."
She was warning Hua Caili not to think about sneaking in.
"Of course not," Hua Caili gently shook her head, then let out a faint sigh. "If I can't enter, then I can't. At worst, next time I go see Uncle Yuan Huang... Huh?"
Her gaze fell upon someone she had encountered before and left an impression on her.
Yun Che!
"It's that person from that day. He's here too."
The momentary fixation of her gaze made Yun Che faintly aware of it, and he slightly raised his eyes.
As Yuan Chen's influence on him weakened, his spiritual perception sharpness and range even exceeded Hua Caili's, who was limited by Yuan Chen. Naturally, he easily sensed her aura.
Her?
Yun Che was inwardly surprised.
This person with eyes like stars and moon, who was very likely a Divine Maiden of a Divine Kingdom... why was she still in the Linyuan Realm?
After hesitating for a moment between meeting her gaze and pretending not to notice, Yun Che ultimately chose the latter.
Zhai Kexie returned to the Rock Mystery Sect's location and announced in a loud voice: "The Lin Divine Realm is a supreme heavenly grace personally bestowed by Yuan Huang upon the Linyuan Realm. That the Linyuan Realm has what it has today is all thanks to this grace. Pondering Yuan Huang's boundless favor and considering the future of Linyuan, the Lin Divine Realm should be entered by the capable."
His gaze swept across the entire scene, and he continued: "Today, those standing at the highest level in our Linyuan Realm are the Rock Mystery Sect, the Ten Thousand Ren Sect, the Fierce Sand Sect, and the Helian Imperial Clan. This has not changed for over a dozen eras."
"After the Lin Divine Realm opens, a total of one thousand people can enter. According to the results of this Lin God Assembly's battles, the first place can enter four hundred people, the second place three hundred, the third place two hundred, and the last place one hundred."
Every previous Lin God Assembly had been like this.
"Sect Master Wan, Sect Master Lie, and Helian..." Zhai Kexie paused briefly, whether intentionally or not, "...Elder Princess, if there are no objections, this Lin God Assembly shall commence."
"Heh, since it is 'the capable enter,' then the incapable should naturally be replaced."
Just as Zhai Kexie finished speaking, a voice that was untimely but not at all surprising rang out.
Ximen Borong strode forward, his demeanor composed and assured. As his words ended, he did not forget to cast a faint glance toward the Helian Imperial Clan.
After learning that the Abyss Knight witnessing this Lin God Assembly was Ximen Boyun, the arrival of this scene was expected by many, so no uproar arose. Only countless gazes turned toward the Helian Imperial Clan.
They suddenly began to understand why the Helian Nation Lord had not appeared on such an important occasion, instead letting the Elder Princess lead.
It seemed the so-called serious injury not yet healed was just a pretext. He had probably received the news early and, not wanting to lose face publicly, pushed the Elder Princess out to face it.
...This was very much in line with the stereotypical impression that Linyuan Realm Xuan practitioners had of the Helian Nation Lord.
Zhai Kexie looked solemn and said, "It seems the Worship Qilin Alliance also wishes to enjoy the grace of the Lin Divine Realm."
"The rapid rise of the Worship Qilin Alliance in recent years is well known to all. In Zhai's personal opinion, your alliance does indeed have the qualifications to enter the Lin Divine Realm."
Zhai Kexie's words did not mention Ximen Boyun's name at all: "However, the Lin Divine Realm can only accommodate a thousand people each time. The three sects and one imperial clan are already quite crowded. If we add another Worship Qilin Alliance..."
He smiled and shook his head, saying, "Of course, Zhai alone cannot decide this. We must inquire about the opinions of the Ten Thousand Ren Sect, the Fierce Sand Sect, and the Helian Imperial Clan."
At this moment, Helian Linglang suddenly stepped forward and declared loudly: "My Helian Imperial Clan has no objection."
Countless gazes instantly fell upon Helian Linglang. Helian Lingzhu was taken aback: "Crown Prince, you..."
Helian Linglang, with a serious expression, continued boldly: "The Worship Qilin Alliance has produced an Abyss Knight. This is not just the glory of the Worship Qilin Alliance, but the glory of our entire Linyuan Realm! Based on this merit and honor alone, the Worship Qilin Alliance is qualified to enter the Lin Divine Realm together. My Helian Imperial Clan has absolutely no objection."
At these words, the entire audience fell silent.
Helian Linglang delivered these words with smug satisfaction. As he finished, he was extremely pleased with his quick reaction... Fortunately, this speech was not made by Helian Lingzhu.
He thought this was a show of respect and flattery toward the Abyss Knight... toward Ximen Boyun.
But when he cast his self-satisfied and fawning gaze at Ximen Boyun, he saw that the latter's face had suddenly darkened, and the cold light in his eyes made his entire body go icy cold.
Yun Che remained expressionless, silently sneering: *This Helian Imperial Clan is doomed, and no one can stop it.*
Helian Linglang thought he was flattering, and saying such things in private would be fine. But saying them in public... that was a blatant insult to the 'Noble Soul' of an Abyss Knight.
And that was far from his only stupidity.
Ku Xian let out a long sigh.
As the Mansion Master of Helian Tianfu, he naturally could not rebuke the Crown Prince of the imperial clan. All he felt was endless disappointment and sorrow in his heart.
He had thought Helian Jue was beyond saving, but he never imagined that the future heir would break through even lower limits.