"Betrayer?"
At Chen Lin's words, Alan smiled calmly.
"We aren't beings of the Nightmare Realm, nor have we sold ourselves to it. How could this be betrayal?"
Chen Lin thought about it and found that reasonable.
The word "Betrayer" did indeed carry a specific implication.
But his situation was different from hers.
He was a Viscount recognized by the Nightmare Law. If he stole the Nightmare Realm Rules, he would probably be stripped of his peerage.
His fiefdom was important to him, and he could not afford to lose it yet.
Besides, he was an Adjudicator, an identity completely at odds with that of a Betrayer.
Unaware of what Chen Lin was thinking, Alan took out a damaged Jade Pendant and handed it to him.
"This is the medium for entering that place. Activate it with soul power, and it can take you straight inside."
"It originally belonged to Xuanyin Great King. After Xiuniang recovered her memories, she refused to leave the scenario precisely because she wanted to obtain this. You should treasure it."
Chen Lin waved his hand, however.
"Forget it. Keep it for yourselves. I'm not interested in the Nightmare Realm Rules. In a few decades, the Cage Array Cycle will arrive, and I'll force my way through the array to the Outer World. These things are no use to me."
"You're going to the Outer World?"
Alan's gaze froze, and she asked in shock.
Chen Lin nodded.
"It isn't that I want to go. I have no choice. There's no point telling you about these matters, and you don't need to know. Since you're in the Netherworld, just focus on cultivating there."
"Then... are you confident?"
Concern appeared on Alan's face.
"No."
Chen Lin answered honestly.
Then he changed the subject. "By the way, is there anything