Chapter 189
Yin Yingxin was not only immensely powerful but also recognized as the most beautiful woman in Longxi Province.
Over the years, countless noble families had sought to form alliances with the Yin Family by proposing marriage between their heirs and Yin Yingxin.
But Yin Qiancheng had rejected them all.
The Yin Family had already established itself as the undisputed ruler of Longxi Province. There was no need for them to lower themselves to alliances with other local noble families—they simply weren't worth much to the Yin Family.
But the Qin Family was different. If Yin Yingxin could win Qin Xian's favor, the Yin Family would soar to unprecedented heights.
This was what Yin Qiancheng truly valued. Waving his hand, he dismissed the others, leaving only himself and Yin Yingxin in the grand hall.
Yin Qiancheng looked at his daughter and smiled. "You've probably already heard—the Divine Demon Trial is starting earlier than expected."
Yin Yingxin's expression carried a perpetual, unreadable smile as she nodded lightly. "Yes, I've already heard."
Her confidence was unwavering. "This time, I will secure a six-star rating in the Divine Demon Trial."
Yin Qiancheng's tone was calm. "Our Yin Family has already established ties with the Qin Family, as you know. Qin Xian will also be participating in this trial."
His eyes burned with intensity as he continued, "If our Yin Family can form a marital alliance with the Qin Family, the benefits are beyond measure…"
Hearing this, the smile on Yin Yingxin's face faded slightly, "Qin Xian…"
Of course, she knew that name. In fact, there was probably no one in the entire empire, perhaps even the entire human world, who did not know that name.
Yin Yingxin immediately understood her father's intentions—he wanted her to take advantage of this opportunity to get closer to Qin Xian.
If she could win his favor, the Yin Family would benefit immensely. She had no illusions of romantic ideals.
To her, this wasn't a forced arrangement—it was an opportunity. Longxi Province, for all its size, was still too barren. It was too small of a stage for someone like her.
A flicker of ambition flashed in Yin Yingxin's eyes. The future mistress of the Qin Family…
———
The Abyss.
Strictly speaking, the Abyss was not a literal bottomless void. It was an interdimensional rift where reality collided with another realm.
Within the Abyss resided countless demons, ceaselessly craving the destruction of all things.
The deeper one ventured, the more the landscape was dominated by molten flames and suffocating smoke, leading some to believe that the Abyss was, in truth, hell itself.
At the deepest point of the Abyss, beyond endless deathly energy and rivers of fire, stood an immense bone palace.
This was the palace of the Abyss Queen.
The Abyss Queen was the ruler of this nightmarish domain, the sworn enemy of humanity. Among all the major threats to humankind, she ranked just below the mighty void overlords.
For the past three centuries, only Chu Sitian, armed with a mythical-tier golden weapon bestowed upon him by the divine revelation monolith, had been able to suppress the Abyss.
His strength alone had kept the Abyss monsters at bay, preventing them from advancing even a single step beyond their prison.
Within the infinite darkness of the Abyss, the Abyss Queen reigned supreme, her terrifying might and unshakable dominance ensuring absolute control over her domain.
Upon her throne, the Abyss Queen's form gradually materialized.
Her face was flawless—high cheekbones, a straight nose, and a sharply defined jawline, creating an unforgettable visage.
Her fingers were long and slender, her nails razor-sharp and painted the same deep crimson as her lips.
A strange, eerie beauty surrounded her. Before her, legions of powerful flame demons, vampires, and greater abyssal fiends knelt in reverence, their faces filled with fear.
They dared not even breathe loudly—because their very souls were bound to the Abyss Queen. With but a single thought, she could end their existence.
"Your Majesty, we are fully prepared. The moment the Divine Demon Trial begins, the Abyss seal will weaken." A great demon spoke, excitement lacing his voice.
"When that happens, even Changheng will not be able to stop us!"
The other demons, upon hearing this, erupted into savage roars of anticipation.
For three centuries, they had been trapped behind the seal, unable to take even a single step into the world of men. Their hunger for destruction had long since reached its peak.
At last, the time had come for bloodshed. Yet the Abyss Queen remained emotionless, her lips curving slightly, her crimson eyes narrowing.
"My evolution has been stagnant for a millennium."
"This time, once we break through Changheng's defenses, the Abyss will engulf half of the human world."
"If I can devour enough humans and analyze the divine revelation data, I will break through the final barrier of supreme evolution."
"When that time comes, across the entire cosmos—even in the Void itself—Aside from the few void overlords, I will reign as the highest form of life!"
Abyssal hunger gleamed in the Abyss Queen's eyes.
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Aboard a private jet Qin Xian sat in quiet contemplation, his eyes closed, appearing as though he was simply resting.
An elderly butler, Qiu Bo, approached him and spoke softly. "Young Master, our original destination was Longxi City. However, we have just received a request from the head of the Yin Family in Xijun City, hoping for an audience with you."
Qin Xian gave a slight nod, not even bothering to open his eyes.
"The Yin Family? The same Yin Family that recently gifted my fifth uncle the abyssal golden apple?"
Qiu Bo's voice remained respectful. "Yes, Young Master."
A faint, unreadable smile appeared on Qin Xian's lips, "Since that's the case, I can't refuse my fifth uncle's favor. Let's head to Xijun City."
"Besides, the Yin Family controls most of Longxi Province. They likely possess valuable knowledge about the Abyss and its secrets…"
As he spoke, Qin Xian finally opened his eyes, and a dangerous glint flickered within them.
"And perhaps I can also ask them about Chu Sitian, the man who has suppressed the Abyss for all these years…"