Partially Edited Chapter - Rubble

Ximen Boyun was an Abyssal Knight, so he did not say anything. It was literally beneath him to respond to such a comment. Ximen Borong had no such qualms, however. He sneered, “Not only is the Qilin God Realm a gift bestowed upon us by the Abyssal Monarch himself, the Qilin Abyss Conference is witnessed and supervised by an Abyssal Knight at all times. The only way to honor this gift is to be honorable and fair! [1] Otherwise, it would be a disgrace upon Sir Knight and even the gift of the Abyssal Monarch!”

“Your empire may have your ways, crown prince, but I’d rather you keep it away from the sacred Qilin God Realm!”

Helian Linglang’s mouth was agape as the blood drained away from his face. For a long time, he could not say a single word.

“Also, you seem to have misunderstood one more thing.” Unwilling to sully his eyes with Helian Linglang’s ugly visage any longer, Ximen Borong raised his head high and declared, “The Qilin Worship Alliance isn’t planning to share the Qilin God Realm with you. Our plan… is to replace the unworthy.”

It was only now that Helian Linglang realized the Qilin Worship Alliance’s true objective. His face grew even whiter than it already was.

Zhai Kexie chuckled. “I don’t believe anyone would doubt the Qilin Worship Alliance’s ability to enter the Qilin God Realm, but whether we should enter as five factions or eliminate the last-placed faction is subject to debate. Again, my Boulder Profound Sect does not have the right to make such a decision for everyone, so—”

“Save it,” A feminine voice cut off Zhai Kexie before he could finish. Helian Lingzhu stepped out and, despite the thousands and thousands of pairs of eyes watching her, remained...