Chapter 1941: Kirin Will

The Western Divine Region, Qilin Realm.

Dark clouds churned and tumbled across the sky, constantly twisting and dispersing. The Qilin Emperor gazed up at the celestial anomaly, his heart heavy with an unknown burden.He had stood in that posture for a long time.Behind him were the four Ink Qilin and numerous Guardian Qilin. The abnormal spatial tremors and the invisible, inexplicable suppression that had suddenly descended had drawn them all to this place without the need for a summons.

"Your Majesty, is there still no news from the Cloud Emperor?"Behind the Qilin Emperor, one of the Ink Qilin finally broke the silence, asking.The Qilin Emperor shook his head, his voice heavy. "The previous spatial tremors were utterly abnormal. The Cloud Emperor should not have remained unresponsive. Alas..."He sighed deeply. "A new emperor has ascended, and everything seemed promising. I had believed this would usher in an era of lasting peace. Could it be that before the new age even stabilizes, new calamities are about to erupt again?""Your Majesty, there's no need to worry excessively. Perhaps it's just a temporary dimensional upheaval caused by the collapse of some space or an ancient secret realm. Besides... with the Cloud Emperor's might, is there any disaster in this world that cannot be quelled?""...I hope I'm just overthinking," the Qilin Emperor said, somewhat lost in thought. He didn't voice his true concern: the spatial tremors and the subsequent oppressive feeling had instantly reminded him of the Devil Emperor's return to the world years ago.

Another Ink Qilin stepped forward. "Your Majesty, the sixth wave of reports has arrived. It's confirmed that the core of the spatial anomaly is the entrance to the Primordial God Realm. However, repeated investigations have found no other unusual phenomena or abnormal auras.""It's rather unusual that no news or orders have come from Emperor Cloud City."The Qilin Emperor lowered his head, silent. *Could it really be that I'm overthinking this?*

Just then, an extremely sharp tearing sound suddenly came from afar, followed by the collective roar of the Guardian Qilin: "Who dares trespass—"*Tear!*This time, the tearing sound was so close it felt right next to their ears, horrifying like a thousand blades piercing their eardrums, obliterating all other sounds in the world.Even the Qilin Emperor and the four Ink Qilin, beings of immense power, felt their vision blacken simultaneously and staggered backward.The Qilin Emperor unleashed his profound energy, instantly stabilizing himself like a towering mountain. He abruptly looked up, and reflected in his rapidly contracting pupils was a silver-gray figure.After the fall of the Dragon God Realm, the Qilin Imperial Domain had become the most powerful land in the Western Divine Region, guarded by layers of defenses and formidable barriers, making even a single step of forced entry almost impossible.However, this silver-gray figure had ripped through space and arrived in an instant. The layers of protection, forged with the power of the Qilin and unbroken for nearly a million years, seemed like nothing in his hands.Even if Long Bai were alive, even the supreme Cloud Emperor... it would be utterly impossible to achieve this!

"Who... are... you?!" The initial tone was surprised, the latter suddenly sharp. The foremost Ink Qilin quickly gathered his profound energy and regained his composure. Though a chill ran through his heart, his gaze was firm and authoritative; as an Ink Qilin standing in the Qilin Divine Domain, he would not let his presence weaken.The silver-gray soft armor shimmered with a strange glow. Completely unfamiliar attire, a completely unfamiliar face... no one present had ever seen anyone with such terrifying might.He hovered in the air, looking down. Facing these overlords of the Western Divine Region, the slow descent of his gaze was like a glance at humble ants."Hmph."A soft hum, yet overflowing with arrogance and disdain: "The strongest aura in this region is actually Qilin, not Dragon. Never mind, it's been many years since any living outsiders appeared; those ancient messages should have been discarded long ago."His arrogant voice, extremely unsettling, murmured words they could not understand.The person before them did not overtly release any aura, yet the higher their cultivation, the more they could perceive an invisible, formless pressure, terrifying as a bottomless abyss. What was more, his murmured words deeply unnerved the Qilin Emperor.

The Qilin Emperor took a deep breath, quickly gesturing behind him to signal everyone not to speak or act rashly. Then, with a calm demeanor, he said, "This humble one, Qi Tianli, currently leads the Qilin clan. May I ask where our esteemed guest hails from, and what purpose brings you to us today?"The visitor had forcibly entered the Qilin Imperial Domain with an arrogance that surpassed even the Cloud Emperor's. Yet, the Qilin Emperor adopted an almost deferential posture... those in the distance from the Imperial Domain, whose cultivation and knowledge were relatively shallower, were utterly stunned into silence."Leading the Qilin clan?" Mo Beichen's gaze flickered downwards again. "You are not the emperor of this world?""Esteemed guest, you speak too highly," Qi Tianli's mind raced, carefully formulating his words. "Our Qilin clan has always been content with our destiny, never seeking conflict, much less coveting the position of ruling the world. In this current age, the Cloud Emperor is supreme, a fact known to all beings. Does our esteemed guest... not know this?"In this day and age, who did not know the Cloud Emperor's name?The Qilin looked at each other, their astonishment and doubt beyond words."Is that so?"His indifferent reply held no emotion; who was the emperor of the God Realm was not that important to him. In a world where the Divine Masters reigned supreme, common folk or emperors, they were all merely ants that could be crushed with ease.

He slowly turned, his eyes still sweeping over the Qilin, who stood at the highest echelons of this era, in a condescending gaze. "Listen, my name is Mo Beichen. I am an Abyssal Knight, serving the Abyssal Monarch and the Divine Officials, and a pioneer of the Abyss's breach.""Starting today, this world will be taken over by the Abyss. As beings of this world, I shall grant you two choices."He extended his arm, palm facing down. In that instant, it was as if the entire Qilin Realm was encompassed within his grasp. "Become subjects who bow and welcome the Abyssal Monarch's arrival, or... turn into the sanguine dust celebrating this place's rebirth!"Mo Beichen... Abyssal Monarch... Divine Officials... Abyss... These unknown terms violently struck Qi Tianli's soul. And in this world, the most terrifying thing was the unknown.

Before Qi Tianli could respond, a furious roar came from behind him: "Hmph! What a grand claim, Your Excellency. While I don't know what savage cave you crawled out of, to demand the Qilin Realm's surrender the moment you open your mouth? Even a stray dog wouldn't bark like that—""Mingjie, silence!"Qi Tianli's heart jolted with alarm. His mind had been too agitated just then, and his attempt to stop the speaker came a few moments too late.The one who spoke was Qi Mingjie, whose presence there indicated his extraordinary status; he was none other than the Qilin Emperor's son, and despite his youth, he held the most respected position among all the Qilin Emperor's descendants.He had entered the Divine Master realm at the tender age of 1,200, a miracle among the slow-growing Qilin lineage. However, this level of cultivation was not enough for him to clearly perceive Mo Beichen's terrifying aura as the Ink Qilin and Guardian Qilin could.The Qilin Emperor's explosive roar instantly silenced him. And at that very moment, his body stiffened abruptly, his pupils dilating more than tenfold.As Mo Beichen slowly raised his palm, an overwhelmingly heavy and terrifying pressure descended, engulfing Qi Mingjie... and the entire Qilin Realm."Heheheh..." Mo Beichen chuckled softly, each syllable like a thousand mountains crushing souls. "Excellent. At a time like this, there should always be an idiot to step forward and show others the consequences of folly."

Space trembled, heaven and earth cowered, and the dark clouds in the sky twisted like dying larvae. Qi Tianli, the Ink Qilin, and all the main Qilin... their faces seemed to have been instantly drained of all blood, turning as pale as long-weathered corpses.Qi Tianli's Qilin eyes were on the verge of tearing apart in terror. He could find no words to describe this pressure... yet his wildly trembling will knew with absolute clarity that this was power that utterly transcended the limits of the current world, that should not exist in the present age, and that the present age could not possibly contend with."Those unwilling to submit to the Abyss... die!""Wait, please listen to this old one—"As the word "die" fell, Mo Beichen's palm, shrouded in an eerie glow, abruptly seized the terrified and bewildered Qi Mingjie. The Qilin Emperor's cry was directly obliterated into silence. A thousand concerns and fears raged within him, but the instinct to protect his son overrode his reason. Qi Tianli's aura burst forth, Qilin divine power surged into his arms, blocking Mo Beichen's descending hand.*Boom—**Snap—*The Qilin Divine Domain was like a balloon suddenly squeezed. Space twisted with extreme violence, almost shattering. Amidst the soul-shattering roars, the sound of bones cracking like collapsing mountains reverberated.Qi Tianli's eyes were bloodshot and bulging. Only when this power, which defied comprehension, crashed into him did he truly understand its horror.His incomparably mighty, indestructible Qilin arms instantly lost all sensation, bending into almost right angles and erupting with dozens of spurting blood columns. The excruciating pain transmitted to his body made the words that surged to his throat impossible to utter.The bent Qilin arms, the instant burst of blood... that was the Qilin Emperor! Yet, the opponent had used only one hand.The impact of this scene was no less than the collapse of heaven and earth.

"Your Majesty!"Amidst the furious shouts, the four Ink Qilin attacked simultaneously. Four streams of powerful Qilin divine power were unleashed to their absolute limit in an instant, striking Mo Beichen in unison.Though the Qilin clan was powerful, their deeply ingrained nature meant they always kept to themselves and avoided conflict. Even during the war between the Western and Northern Regions, they had always left room for maneuver when they acted, ultimately choosing to align with the stronger side.For five Divine Masters of level ten Qilin to attack with full force simultaneously was an unprecedented sight.Under the explosion of incredibly terrifying power, the mighty Guardian Qilin and main Qilin were all thrown far back. Mo Beichen's palm paused in mid-air. The world suddenly fell silent at that moment, as if even space and time had ceased.And the scene frozen in that instant was the pale-faced Qilin Emperor and the four Ink Qilin. Facing them was Mo Beichen, his single hand pressing down, his face utterly unperturbed.This scene shattered hearts and souls.In the distance, Qi Mingjie sat slumped on the ground, his eyes vacant, having forgotten how to get up. At this moment, he finally understood why his father had adopted that posture, finally understood what a terrifying existence his words had offended.

Mo Beichen's eyes lowered slightly, as if surprised that his power had been momentarily stalled. Then, his gaze turned slightly cold, and a faint sneer played on his lips. "Mere Divine Masters, daring to defy the power of a divine domain. Pathetic and laughable."In the current God Realm, and throughout its entire history, who would dare or be capable of using the words "mere" or "trifling" in front of a Divine Master?Amidst his sneer, the five fingers of his slightly open hand suddenly flowed with strange silver light, then lightly pressed down.In that instant, it was as if the crushing sky had suddenly transformed into a nine-layered celestial palace. Qi Tianli and the four Ink Qilin simultaneously felt their vision blacken, and the world in their five senses lost color and collapsed.*Boom—*Five bursts of blood mist, accompanied by blood arrows, erupted in the air. The Qilin Emperor and the four Ink Qilin were sent flying, showering blood. In the place where they had stood, a tearing, twisting, black vortex appeared, lingering for a long time.To defeat the five strongest Qilin of the current era with a single blow was utterly shocking. Yet, Mo Beichen's expression remained perfectly calm, as if he had performed a trivial act.

He slightly retracted his palm, then struck down again. A silver palm-shadow shot towards Qi Mingjie, who was already terrified out of his wits in the distance."Mingjie!"The Qilin Emperor, who had just suffered severe injuries, let out a low roar, forcing himself to twist in mid-air and lunge at Mo Beichen again, his body, with most of its power dissipated, colliding with the silver palm-shadow.*Whoosh! Boom!*"Ah—"The silver light pierced through the Qilin Emperor's right shoulder. Amidst his pained groan, most of his right shoulder simply vanished from his body, yet it only slightly weakened the silver palm-shadow's power."Protect the Young Master!"Amidst the simultaneous roars, immense horror and dread still did not overwhelm the Qilin's protective will. The Guardian Qilin, almost instinctively, surged forward in unison, shielding Qi Mingjie.But after their roars came the instantaneous, overlapping sounds of agonizing screams.Eleven Guardian Qilin, who had rushed forward with absolute resolve, should have formed an incredibly powerful defensive barrier. Instead, they instantly transformed into eleven shattered bags of blood, spreading a dense, dark red mist before Qi Mingjie's eyes.However, their protection was not entirely in vain. After passing through the Qilin Emperor and the eleven main Qilin, Mo Beichen's silver palm-shadow finally weakened somewhat and its trajectory shifted, striking a hundred zhang in front of Qi Mingjie.But power that transcended limits, even if only an aftershock, was something an early-stage Divine Master could never withstand. Under the blasting silver light, Qi Mingjie screamed. Dozens of bloody holes were torn through his body by the splattering force, and his body flew horizontally like a spinning top. When he landed, his legs were shattered and his chest was a bloody mess, but he had, at least, managed to save his life.

Mo Beichen's eyes narrowed slightly. As an Abyssal Knight, his failure to execute a mere early-stage Divine Master undoubtedly filled him with irritation."Die!"He waved his arm, and a cloud of silver-gray dust flew with a terrifying low hum towards the severely wounded Qi Mingjie. Wherever the dust passed, space silently annihilated itself as if being cleanly sliced."Ming...jie!" The Qilin Emperor struggled to rise, letting out a desperate, powerless roar."Young Master!" The Ink Qilin and the eleven Guardian Qilin were all heavily injured, and the other Guardian Qilin and main Qilin had been thrown far back by the previous force. Even if they wished to block with their lives, they were unable. They could only watch helplessly as the silver-gray death dust consumed Qi Mingjie."Father—"Qi Mingjie closed his eyes, awaiting death. Yet, in his ear, he suddenly heard a sorrowful cry that made his soul tremble.He abruptly opened his eyes... just behind him, a female figure had suddenly appeared. This Qilin woman, though only at the Divine Sovereign Realm, had managed to break through the soul pressure that had nearly shattered the courage of even the main Qilin. She rushed in front of Qi Mingjie, resolutely spreading her arms to face the power that even the five strongest Qilin could not contend with.Fear, a thousand times worse than death, instantly filled every corner of Qi Mingjie's soul. A roar that almost tore his chest erupted from his throat: "Zhen'er, get back!"The Qilin woman remained motionless. Her Qilin power, before Mo Beichen, was as insignificant as a faint glow in the dark night.However, Mo Beichen's eyes, which had been like dead wells all along, suddenly trembled at this moment.His palm also instinctively shot out.Instantly, the dust that was moments away from devouring Qi Mingjie and the Qilin woman froze in place, and then... silently dispersed.

Mo Beichen's five fingers slowly curled inward, imperceptibly trembling. He did not glance at anyone but also did not make another move.This scene defied everyone's expectations. The Qilin Emperor let out a long breath, his strengthless body almost collapsing to his knees.Qi Mingjie scrambled forward, disregarding his severe injuries, and with all his remaining strength, pulled the Qilin woman to the back."Thank you... Esteemed One, for showing mercy," the Qilin Emperor forced himself to regain composure, bowing deeply to Mo Beichen. His shoulder was a gruesome sight of blood and bone, but he paid it no heed."Mingjie, quickly apologize to the Esteemed One!" The Qilin Emperor turned his gaze, his voice sharp.Qi Mingjie was already in a kneeling posture. Everything that had just transpired left him without even a hint of resistance. He quickly lowered his head deeply. "This junior, Qi Mingjie, ignorantly offended you and deserves punishment. Thank you, Esteemed One, for sparing my life."Mo Beichen paid no more attention to either the Qilin Emperor or Qi Mingjie. His mind seemed somewhat unsettled, and his voice carried a hint of irritation. "Submit to the Abyss, or die!"The same words, now falling upon their ears, were a world apart from before.*Drip...**Drip...**Drip...* Blood rapidly dripped from the Qilin Emperor's shoulder, each drop chilling to the bone. He bowed slightly, his voice completely devoid of imperial authority, fearing to provoke Mo Beichen even slightly. "Dare I ask, is the 'Abyss' the Esteemed One speaks of... the Abyss of Nothingness?""Correct," Mo Beichen said, glancing sideways.The Qilin Emperor's breathing grew noticeably rapid, only calming with difficulty after several breaths. All the Qilin's expressions changed drastically.

"The 'Abyssal Monarch' and 'Divine Officials' that the Esteemed One mentioned... how do they compare to yourself?" he asked with the utmost deference."Idiot!" Mo Beichen's eyes darkened. "That I can serve at the Abyssal Monarch's feet is already a blessing for ten thousand lifetimes! How could I possibly compare myself to the Abyssal Monarch! If not for your ignorance, merely for this blasphemy against the Abyssal Monarch, you would deserve to die ten thousand deaths!"The Qilin Emperor's heart trembled, and he blurted out, "Could it be... that the Abyssal Monarch is... a true god?""Hah!" Mo Beichen chuckled softly, then his eyes rolled upward, unconsciously revealing the deep reverence etched into his very bones. "All the gods of the Abyss are under the Abyssal Monarch's command! The Abyssal Monarch is no ordinary god, but the God of Gods!"The Qilin Emperor swallowed hard, and the other Qilin were so shocked that their blood seemed to freeze.Such a terrifying monster, yet he... was proud to serve at another's feet...Every time he mentioned the words "Abyssal Monarch," what accompanied it was clearly a devoutness so profound that he would willingly die ten thousand deaths for it.Just what kind of terrifying existences must those named "Abyssal Monarch" and "Divine Officials" be?Terrifying to an extent that even they, with the highest level of knowledge in the current era, could not possibly imagine.

With his eyes cast downward, his boundless reverence instantly transformed into dark disdain. "Do you understand now?"The Qilin Emperor's posture unconsciously lowered by several more points, and his voice could no longer remain calm. "I... I beg the Esteemed One for guidance. If my Qilin clan is willing to surrender completely and serve the Abyssal Monarch for ages, will we... will the Abyssal Monarch, upon his arrival... grant us peace?""Serve for ages?" Mo Beichen scoffed as if he had heard the greatest joke, the mockery on his lips piercing like cold light. "Do you even qualify to serve at the Abyssal Monarch's feet? You are only fit to be servants of the Abyss!"The Qilin Emperor was speechless."If I wished to kill you, it would be like slaughtering chickens and dogs. Given your previous offenses, your entire clan should have been executed." Mo Beichen's words were chilling. "Do you know why you are still alive? Because the Abyssal Monarch is merciful and compassionate, detesting wanton slaughter and bullying the most. No matter how lowly you are, your destiny must be decided by the Abyssal Monarch!""In just a few more years, the Abyssal Monarch will personally arrive here. What I wish to offer the Abyssal Monarch is a world where all beings respectfully welcome him and all realms submit, not a land bathed in blood.""Are you prepared to become guides who contribute to this new era, or ignorant fools who must be eradicated?"

As soon as Mo Beichen's voice fell, the Qilin Emperor knelt down completely, his lowered head almost touching the ground.This terrifying being, who transcended comprehension, had not engaged in wanton slaughter and even showed mercy midway. This made the Qilin Emperor deeply believe Mo Beichen's words.From his understanding of people, Mo Beichen's displayed temperament was certainly not that of a soft-hearted individual. Yet, with the Abyssal Monarch's imminent arrival, he dared not kill indiscriminately... that Abyssal Monarch must truly be, as he claimed, not a tyrant but rather excessively benevolent."In just a few more years"... these words were infinitely alarming."Thank you, Esteemed One, for your guidance. My Qilin clan is willing to follow and assist the Esteemed One in reorganizing the power structure of the God Realm, leading all beings of this world to submit and quietly await the Abyssal Monarch's arrival."The Qilin Emperor knew what Mo Beichen wanted: to bring the entire God Realm under control in the shortest possible time before the Abyssal Monarch arrived. He was undoubtedly an excellent tool for this purpose.Dragon Monarch, Cloud Emperor, Abyss...In just a few short years, changing masters multiple times, the Qilin Emperor's heart was filled with profound sorrow.However, he had no choice.He had personally experienced Mo Beichen's power. An absolutely overwhelming force, which no one in this world could even slightly contend with.And Mo Beichen was merely a vanguard.The current Cloud Emperor—what could he possibly use to resist?He already saw that the Cloud Emperor's era, having just begun, was tragically about to end.

"You are fortunate, and you are sensible," Mo Beichen bestowed a rare compliment. "If this humble world can be made to submit with the least amount of bloodshed and the fewest deaths, the Abyssal Monarch will surely be very pleased upon his arrival. Your clan, as contributors, will naturally be granted peace.""Thank you... thank you, Esteemed One, for granting my clan the opportunity to serve the Abyssal Monarch." The Qilin Emperor expressed his profound gratitude, though the trembling in his heart had not yet subsided.If there was no room for resistance, all he could do was save more people.Beyond the Qilin clan, the first he thought of was the Azure Dragon clan.The Azure Dragon Emperor, whom he had always regarded as a quasi-daughter, had a cold and unyielding disposition. She would certainly not be as "sensible" as he had been from the outset. He was already contemplating how to find an opportunity to request Mo Beichen to first persuade the Azure Dragon Emperor.

"Very well," Mo Beichen said coolly. "Tell me about the current structure and general situation of this world. And what is this 'Cloud Emperor' you spoke of earlier?""Yes, yes!" The Qilin Emperor quickly responded, enduring the severe pain. "The Cloud Emperor, whose true name is Yun Che, is the supreme emperor who controls all beings in this world. He is also the first truly supreme emperor in the history of the God Realm to completely control all four divine regions—East, West, South, and North..."

Compared to the relatively calm Western Divine Region before Mo Beichen's appearance in the Qilin Realm, the Eastern Divine Region was experiencing much greater disturbances.Nan Zhaoming and Nan Zhaoguang, accompanied by four attendant knights, flew directly eastward. The terrifying energy currents they stirred up along their path violently agitated one star realm after another, startling numerous parties.And the direction they were heading was none other than...The Snow Song Realm!Because in that direction lay the strongest aura within this divine region.

Nan Zhaoming took deep breaths of the air here. "I once overheard the Divine Official say that if we could successfully arrive in this world, our lifespan would extend several, even dozens of times. Only now do I realize that the Divine Official's words were truly not exaggerated in the slightest.""This is... the world that should have belonged to us!" Nan Zhaoguang roared softly, his gaze sweeping around, uttering resentfully, "These lowly beings have enjoyed a world their entire lives that we never dared to dream of, while we could only struggle in the Abyss's dust... They deserve to die!""Don't forget the Knight Lord's warning. You may kill, but not indiscriminately," Nan Zhaoming reminded him. "Although our cultivation hasn't reached that level, as pioneers, we might be exceptionally promoted to true Abyssal Knights. Why stain our hands and this supreme glory for mere lowly commoners?""Hmph!" Nan Zhaoguang responded with a low grunt."Those who submit live, those who defy die. That is sufficient," Nan Zhaoming said, a cold sneer on his lips. "At least for the next year or two, there will be no shortage of those who seek death. After all, what this world lacks least are idiots."

At that moment, Nan Zhaoming and Nan Zhaoguang suddenly fell silent simultaneously, their gaze fixed forward.The vast star realm abruptly flashed with blue light. The surrounding spatial temperature plummeted rapidly, becoming bitingly cold in an instant.Along with an icy mist that spread from an unknown source, a figure of a woman, ethereal as a celestial being, silently appeared.Her white robes were purer than snow, her icy hair like a dream. The hazy mist partially obscured her face, yet only her pair of icy eyes remained piercingly cold and soul-chilling."Who are you?!" she asked coldly, each word like ice falling into a frigid abyss.Nan Zhaoming and Nan Zhaoguang both frowned slightly, then simultaneously scoffed, "It's actually a woman.""To offer herself up like this, it couldn't be better," Nan Zhaoming said, his gaze sweeping over her. The person before them was, as they perceived, the one with the strongest aura in this divine region.Mu Xuanyin, the Snow Song Divine Emperor!