Of course, Lin Ye naturally wouldn't attend such an occasion as the celebration banquet.

For other competitors of the Second Transformation Skill Divine Hall, the celebration banquet that follows the annual divine hall activities is quite an important event.

Because for most young professionals, it's one of the rare occasions to meet many important figures and powerful individuals.

At the very least, most attendees are of a similar age and level, and expanding one's social network is a good thing.

It proves that for the majority of professionals, it's quite hard to succeed alone.

But with mutual support, things can indeed be much easier.

However, for Lin Ye, such occasions are no longer necessary. For the current Lin Ye, occasions like this bring nothing but unnecessary disturbance.

He naturally doesn't want to participate.

"How about it? Just do it as a favor for Brother Gu," Marshal Gu said slightly pleadingly, seeing Lin Ye in a thoughtful expression.

Liu Sheng had left, and Lin Ye, the chief hero of this celebration banquet, surely couldn't run away too, right?

Although whether Lin Ye attended or not wouldn't affect the success of the celebration banquet, his participation would determine its level.

Simply put, if Lin Ye attended, some more outstanding and even top-notch figures might be attracted to join.

Because such people would surely want to seize the opportunity to get acquainted with Lin Ye at the celebration banquet.

So although the protagonists of this celebration banquet may seem like this year's entire contenders of the Second Transformation Skill Divine Hall, without a doubt, Lin Ye was the main focus.

As the organizer of the banquet, Marshal Gu naturally hoped Lin Ye would participate.

Lin Ye glanced at Marshal Gu and said apologetically, "Actually, I would like to attend, but I need to prepare for the Holy Prayer Meeting in a few days, so I can't join tonight's banquet."

Refusing Marshal Gu posed no psychological burden for Lin Ye.

Moreover, if Marshal Gu would be upset over such a matter, then this friendship could well be dismissed.

Marshal Gu clearly wasn't such a narrow-minded person; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought Chen Daosheng to his side from the start.

The purpose was nothing more than to draw in Lin Ye, who was then still laying his foundation.

Back then, Lin Ye's fame and strength were far less than now, yet Marshal Gu could see his value at a glance and chose to recruit him in advance; it's even more apparent now.

Even though Lin Ye refused him, he at least gave a reason!

If Lin Ye wasn't willing to give Marshal Gu any face, he would have refused directly without any explanation, and there'd be no need to waste words with him.

So, even if rejected, Marshal Gu felt no displeasure at this moment; though he couldn't help but wear a peculiar expression...

"The Holy Prayer Meeting? I'm not trying to meddle too much, but be cautious!" said Marshal Gu in a lowered voice.

Being tasked with the significant role of heading a frontline settlement's Professional Center, Marshal Gu naturally wasn't a fool.

So he clearly understood that if Lin Ye attended the Holy Prayer Meeting, all kinds of things might occur...

The Church Court would undoubtedly exploit the matter heavily, and even if not outright, the news alone of Lin Ye participating would certainly spread rapidly.

For the usual Holy Light professionals, attending the Holy Prayer Meeting is quite normal; after all, it's one of the few free opportunities available to them.

But Lin Ye was different!

As the object of worship by the Holy Flame Sect, if Lin Ye were to partake in the Holy Prayer Meeting, wouldn't that be lowering himself?

The Church Court had been wondering how to reclaim the narrative of the Holy Flame, and now with Lin Ye attending the Holy Prayer Meeting himself...

Wouldn't that just provide the Church Court a great advantage?

If Marshal Gu couldn't see the pros and cons of this situation, he might as well have been doing his position for nothing.

Hearing Marshal Gu's reminder, Lin Ye smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I understand the stakes, and I do have an immodest request to ask you for a favor, Brother Gu."

Hearing this, Marshal Gu's eyes lit up; he wasn't too concerned about Lin Ye asking him something he couldn't handle.

Because he believed that with Lin Ye's way of dealing, he'd never ask for something over-challenging.

And even if Lin Ye's request exceeded his capabilities, couldn't he report upwards for assistance?

Using the Alliance's power to earn Lin Ye's favor, this transaction, no matter how you calculate, was advantageous to him.

He feigned a reproachful manner and said, "Why say it's a favor? Just tell me directly! Between us brothers, nothing is a bother!"

Lin Ye nodded and said, "It's really nothing troublesome; just tonight, if someone asks about me, you can say I'm in retreat preparing for the Holy Prayer Meeting in a few days, that'll be enough."

Hearing this, Marshal Gu was taken aback, "Just that?"

He had just advised Lin Ye to be cautious about the matter, and now Lin Ye wanted him to use this as publicity?

This somewhat baffled Marshal Gu!

He looked at Lin Ye with some confusion, unable to fathom Lin Ye's intent.

Seeing Marshal Gu's bewilderment, Lin Ye didn't explain, merely smiling slightly and said, "Brother Gu, and ideally, I hope you can also invite members of the Southern Church Court..."

Marshal Gu scratched his head a bit; Church Court members were actually invited every year.

And not just for the celebration banquet, but for various Alliance activities, the Church Court would always be invited.

Because from the Alliance Headquarters' perspective, there was hope they'd let go of competitive attitudes, but the Church Court consistently responded indifferently to the olive branches extended by the Alliance.

Yet despite this, the Church Court would still maintain a facade of friendliness and would at least send an official or two to events.

"Don't worry about that..." Marshal Gu said, then suddenly seemed to realize something, looking at Lin Ye suspiciously.

Could it be that this guy wants to make the news of him attending the Holy Prayer Meeting widespread?

Thinking of this, Marshal Gu's eyes instantly brightened!

"Understood, leave it to me. I guarantee that tonight every attendee will know why you couldn't join the celebration banquet!" Marshal Gu immediately assured confidently, patting his chest.

Marshal Gu didn't know exactly what Lin Ye intended to do, but surely he wanted to stir something up!

As for what that was, how it would unfold, and the resulting effects...

None of that was within his scope of concern, after all, all he lamented was Lin Ye's absence from the celebration banquet.

Even if the Southern Church Court blew up tomorrow, it wouldn't have anything to do with him!

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