novel against the - Chapter 1992

Chapter 1992: “Honored Guest”

Lin Yuan Realm, Bow to the Lin Alliance.

“Your injuries are severe, and you need to reshape your flesh and blood. There are still more than twenty days left until the opening of the Lin supreme-ruler Realm, which should be barely enough,” he said.

The Lin supreme-ruler Realm only opened once every ten years. With Ximen Qi’s outstanding talent, if he missed it due to his current injuries, it would be an immense and irreparable loss, both for Ximen Qi and the Lin Alliance.

“Qi’er, who exactly injured you?” The man who spoke had a cold and stern expression, and there was a naturally intimidating aura between his eyebrows. His voice was deep and heavy, each word weighing like a massive stone. Ximen Boyun, a newly appointed Abyss Knight, ranked 982nd, with the title “Unyielding Rock Owl.” While Ximen Qi was still moaning in pain, Lian Cheng, standing by his side, spoke up, “Senior Ximen, the person who injured Young Master Qi is named Yun Che. He claims to be the guard of Princess Heliand Lingzhu from the Helian royal family. But from our assessment, he is definitely not affiliated with the Helian royal family.”

“Even Helian himself wouldn’t dare to do this.” Ximen Boyun, the leader of the Lin Alliance, snorted disdainfully. They couldn’t possibly be unaware of Helian Jue’s background.As long as it didn’t touch the core of his life, even if someone slapped him and knocked out his teeth, he wouldn’t spit out a single word of complaint.

“Yun Che? Yun?” Ximen Boyun remained unfazed, never having heard of anyone with the Yun surname who was worth mentioning.”Father, Uncle… You must… avenge me…” Ximen Qi’s mouth was filled with blood, and every word dripped with hatred, his voice hoarse.

He was far from a pampered individual, often pushing himself to the limits during his cultivation. However, he had never endured such humiliation before. “Calm your mind and recuperate well to prepare for entering the Lin supreme-ruler Realm,” Ximen Boyun comforted, “The person who injured you will be dealt with.” He then turned to ask, “Nephew Lian, what is Yun Che’s cultivation level and background?”

“He’s at the Divine Monarch Realm, and his background is unknown,” Lian Cheng replied truthfully. “What!?” Both Ximen Boyun and Ximen Boyun were shocked at the same time.Lian Cheng wasn’t surprised by their reactions. He had been on the scene, and the level of shock he experienced was ten times greater than theirs. Both of them looked at Ximen Qi, who didn’t shake his head; his eyes were filled with shame.

“The junior speaks the truth!” Lian Cheng spoke solemnly. “Moreover, the junior is very confident that the name ‘Yun Che’ is just a false identity. To defeat Young Master Qi at the same realm, this person’s identity and background are definitely not simple.”

“I suspect he may be… from the Divine Nation. “The words “Divine Nation” were like thunder. After a brief silence, Ximen Boyun said, “This person named Yun Che, does he know both of your identities?” “He does,” Lian Cheng nodded, “but he has shown no restraint from the beginning. He even seemed intentionally provocative.”

“And he has no prior acquaintance with Young Master Qi, yet he attacked so ruthlessly, indicating that he doesn’t care about the Lin Alliance or our Pangu Clan. It’s as if he has nothing to fear.” “Do you think he might be from the Divine Nation, and do you have any other evidence?” Ximen Boyun asked in a deep voice. “His appearance,” Lian Cheng said directly. “His eyes are black, and his complexion is extremely fair, with almost no signs of the Abyss’ influence.” Ximen Boyun and Ximen Boyun exchanged glances, and their expressions became more serious. “Zi’ao, Tianyao,” Ximen Boyun ordered, “immediately send someone to investigate the origin of this Yun Che and his relationship with the Helian royal family.”

“Before you find out, do not act recklessly.””Father!” Ximen Qi’s face showed unwillingness. “We have already formed an alliance with the three sects, and with Uncle overseeing things. He’s just a lowly slave. Why should we be afraid?” “Hmph!” Ximen Boyun said coldly, “He knows your identity and still attacked you with such force. Is this person either foolish or has some kind of reliance? Would someone who can defeat you at the same realm be the former?” “Qi’er, if you insist on acting out of anger, it may lead to a catastrophe!” Ximen Boyun cautioned. Ximen Qi was stunned for a moment, then his face turned pale. “I… I will heed your advice.”

“The ‘honored guest’ should be arriving soon,” Ximen Boyun said in a deep voice, “after the establishment of our country, whether we can become affiliated with the Divine Nation or not…

“All are watching this moment; if we miss it, there may not be another chance.” At times like this, it’s best to avoid unnecessary complications. “No matter who Yun Che is or where he comes from, let’s decide everything after welcoming the honored guest and completing the Lin supreme-ruler Meeting.”

Hearing the words “honored guest” from Ximen Boyun’s mouth, Lian Cheng instinctively lowered his head. Because the identity of that person carried a heavy aura that even he didn’t dare to defy. For years, the Pangu Clan, Wanren Clan, and Liesha Clan had dominated the Lin Yuan Realm, and their overall strength far exceeded that of the Lin Alliance. Their willingness to bow to the Lin Alliance and support its establishment was not solely because of Ximen Boyun.

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Yun Che naturally did not leave the Helian Imperial City but stayed quietly in the private chamber assigned to him by Helian Lingzhu. The furnishings here were quite simple, with dozens of different cultivation arrays arranged, clearly intended for meditation and practice. For four consecutive days, Yun Che had been sitting in meditation without the slightest movement. His eyes were closed, and there was no profound energy circulating throughout his body. Only between the five fingers of his right hand, which were slightly curled, could you see a faint trace of Abyss Dust.

Yes, gathered!

Although the gathered Abyss Dust was very faint, in this Abyss, it was undoubtedly an extraordinary sight. Abyss Dust could only be resisted and isolated through extremely high cultivation levels, and it was absolutely impossible to control—a fundamental knowledge and common sense about the Abyss, even the Abyss Emperors and Divine Priests could not do it.

As for the Void Laws, they were beyond the understanding of the common world’s laws. His Sound Transmission Jade had a slight fluctuation, and Yun Che opened his eyes. The Abyss Dust in the palm of his hand dissipated, and he let out a long breath, a hint of a strange light flickering in his eyes.

From initially realizing his unusual interference with Abyss Dust to cautiously probing step by step—this progress had been made in just a few days. Although his control of Abyss Dust was currently only at the level of “extremely reluctant” and “weak,” it was a miraculous result beyond all expectations for him.

As for the ultimate outcome of this miracle… he couldn’t predict. A Sound Transmission came from Helian Lingzhu, as he expected. Helian Jue had agreed to participate in the Lin supreme-ruler Meeting, even if it meant enduring immense pressure on the royal family. Furthermore, the Guardian Ancestor of the Helian royal family was likely to be secretly present at the Lin supreme-ruler Meeting.

The Guardian Ancestor of the Helian royal family, Helian Kunlun, to prolong his lifespan as much as possible, had sealed himself underground for years, never seeing the light of day and not interfering in the affairs of the court. Instead, he served as the last resort for the Helian family, the Divine Needle to secure their future.

Though he was a Demigod, he was nearing the end of his life. Every time he acted, it was a heavy blow to his remaining lifespan. He had persisted in staying alive by sheer determination to protect the Helian lineage. Now that he knew the Lin Alliance was about to “establish a nation and change an era,” even the right to enter the Lin supreme-ruler Realm would be stripped away. It would likely infuriate him to the point of taking drastic action. Calculating the time, in about two or three days, Helian Jue would probably be unable to hold on any longer, risking his life in the process.

Helian Lingzhu hated Helian Jue to the extreme. Binding his half-supreme-ruler power into his meridians was much more difficult than killing him, and it was not something that external forces could easily undo. Even if Helian Kunlun intervened… unless his cultivation level far surpassed that of Helian Lingzhu, it would still be impossible to resolve it. A person as afraid of death as Helian Jue, when pushed to the brink, would undoubtedly come looking for him.

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Sure enough, two days later, the Sound Transmission Jade once again showed signs of activity. Yun Che didn’t listen but immediately sealed the Sound Transmission Jade. Then he stood up and walked out casually. He concealed his aura, making it difficult to be detected. Yun Che was not someone who would come and go as others pleased. Helian Jue was now on the brink of suffering and fear of death. It was time for him to experience another wave of agony.

After leaving Helian Lingzhu’s private chamber, Yun Che strolled through the Helian Imperial City. The Abyssal Imperial City was naturally different from the imperial city in his previous understanding. It was sparsely populated and devoid of the usual hustle and bustle. Those without sufficient aptitude, the “waste,” would be abandoned, while the younger generation with enough potential would be protected until they grew up.

Deep within the underground palace, cultivation was everything during their youth. Those who could freely walk in the sunlight were all strong individuals. Yun Che’s spiritual perception reached even the lowest level of the Divine Tribulation Realm, and it was likely that the time he could spend freely outside at the Divine Tribulation Realm was very short.

There was no greenery, no clear water to be seen. Even a deserted, lifeless planet in the supreme realm would be a thousand times more vibrant than this place.

Yun Che remained unfazed by this. This was the predetermined fate of the Abyssal beings since their birth. They could certainly attempt to change their fate, even by destroying the fates of other worlds. But… they should never touch his world. He would treat himself well and the world under his dominion. This was the only request Xia Qingyue had conveyed to him through Water Meiyin, and it was a promise he would never break.

After wandering for several hours, he felt that the timing was about right. But just as he was about to turn back, his whole body suddenly went cold, and his footsteps came to an abrupt halt. A bone-chilling sensation surged from his back to his head and lingered. As his power and Abyss Dust gradually harmonized, the limitations of his spiritual perception were also diminishing. Now, among those of the same realm, his sensitivity and range of perception far surpassed others. The source of this icy sensation was a breath that swept over him. Beyond the Divine Tribulation Realm, the most terrifying aura Yun Che had ever experienced in his life came from Mobei Chen. But this aura… was even more overwhelming.

This aura had only brushed past him and didn’t linger. After all, someone of this caliber wouldn’t even bother to consider the aura of a mere Divine Lord. Yun Che’s expression remained unchanged. His body momentarily stalled, but then he turned naturally, maintaining his previous posture and continuing his leisurely pace. However, there was a sense of heaviness in his heart. He could forcibly open the Divine Incineration but could only contend briefly with Mobei Chen. However, this person… even if he could still activate the Divine Incineration now, there was no possibility of any meaningful resistance.

Chi Wuyue had mentioned that Mobei Chen’s cultivation was at the Second Late Stage of the Divine Extinguishing Realm, ranking him lower among the Abyss Knights, but he was by no means the weakest. Compared to the pressure this person brought… his cultivation might even be approaching the realm close to the Fifth Stage of the Divine Extinguishing Realm.Why would someone of this terrifying strength appear in the Lin Yuan Realm’s Abyss? Hopefully, he was just passing through.

With the Lin supreme-ruler Realm just one step away, there couldn’t be any unexpected variables. Yun Che concealed his aura even further. However, after walking only a few steps, a figure entered his field of vision. The posture and aura of this person were impossible to ignore. He was a young man with a handsome and dignified appearance. His flawless black hair was fastened by a silver ribbon, cascading down to his waist.He was dressed in a strange silver robe, and it was hard to discern the material from which it was made. As he moved, it flowed like liquid mercury, emitting mysterious and layered radiance.

Yun Che’s gaze was initially drawn to the silver robe on the man. During this brief pause, he suddenly felt dizzy. He quickly regained his focus, his eyebrows deeply furrowed. This person’s aura… had already broken through to the utmost limit of the Divine Lord Realm, nearing the Half-Step Divine Extinguishing Realm! The terrifying aura that Yun Che had experienced outside the Divine Tribulation Realm had once again swept over his body, but this time it seemed to linger no longer.Yun Che instantly understood that the owner of this terrifying aura was concealing himself in the shadows while protecting the silver-robed man.