When Lin Hou's voice fell, dozens of terrifying auras erupted around them. In a flash, more than thirty top-tier elites tore through the skies and surrounded Ye Guan. Every single one of them was on the same level as a Main God. There were thirty-nine Main God-level experts in total. Just then, he spacetime around Ye Guan twisted abruptly, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself transported into a boundless void. The thirty-nine Main Gods followed right after, encircling him completely to block any escape. Ye Guan wasn't surprised at the ambush. He had already considered this possibility before coming here. What caught him off guard was how decisively the Central Gods Temple had made their move. Lin Hou appeared before Ye Guan, with Fu Zun standing nearby, and further behind, Jun You was watching him quietly from a distance. Lin Hou smiled. "Ye Guan, we're genuinely curious about your origins. You've surprised us all. You're young, unbelievably powerful, and from a civilization outside. "Your goals and intentions make sense. We even considered negotiating with you, but unfortunately, you're a blasphemer. And the Central Gods Temple will never compromise with a blasphemer." Blasphemer. Ye Guan nodded. "Got it. In that case, let's do this." He opened his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword appeared. In an instant, his previously calm aura erupted like a raging river, flooding the space with overwhelming force. Lin Hou raised a hand. "Hold on. Don't be so hasty." Ye Guan frowned slightly. Lin Hou explained, "You're going to die, but I'll let you choose how you go out." Ye Guan laughed loudly. "Even when the Great Daoist Brush Master was being cocky, he only dared to call me a 'little bastard.' And you think you're above him? You're nothing! Acting all high and mighty in front of me? What a joke!" Before his words had even finished echoing, Ye Guan lunged forward and slashed viciously at Lin Hou. There was no holding back in this strike. Backed by two sword intents and Time Freeze, the moment his sword moved, the smile on Lin Hou's face vanished. Lin Hou quickly swept his sleeve, unleashing a tidal wave of black energy, but it shattered the moment it touched the Qingxuan Sword. A deafening explosion rang out as Lin Hou was sent flying. But just as quickly, Fu Zun and the other Main Gods joined forces. A storm of sword light erupted and blasted Ye Guan back thousands of meters. The sword light around him shattered completely. In one-on-one combat, armed with the Qingxuan Sword, Ye Guan had few rivals among the Main Gods. But taking on a group? He wasn't quite there yet. Now, as the Central Gods Temple elites took him seriously, their expressions grew grim. They finally understood why Guan Jian and Hong Zong had died at this young man's hands. His sword and that time suppression ability were utterly bizarre. Lin Hou landed, glanced at his right hand, and saw a deep sword wound. If the others hadn't intervened just now, he would've been either gravely injured or dead. He had mentally prepared for Ye Guan to be strong, but the sheer ferocity of that strike, amplified by Time Freeze, went beyond expectations. Even his Main God Domain had been suppressed by it. Lin Hou slowly looked back at Ye Guan, a rare seriousness in his eyes. "What a terrifying sword!" Ye Guan, holding the Qingxuan Sword, started walking slowly toward the Central Gods Temple forces. Zong Xin asked, "Got any trump cards left?" Ye Guan replied calmly, "No." Zong Xin narrowed his eyes. "Truly none?" Ye Guan grinned. "Senior, I came here hoping to find a sliver of hope in a hopeless situation. That hope is gone. All that's left now... is to fight to the death. But so what? Hah!" He was no god, no flawless strategist. He had only done what he could and left the rest to fate. Now, there was no turning back. Sword in hand, Ye Guan strode fearlessly toward the group of Central Gods Temple elites. There was not a trace of fear in his eyes. And at that moment, his Invincible Sword Intent began to evolve. Noticing tats, the expressions of the surrounding Main Gods changed dramatically. Was he about to make a breakthrough? Lin Hou stared intensely. He hadn't expected Ye Guan's mental state to evolve and his Sword Dao to ascend at such a desperate moment. The young man had truly cast aside all fear of death. Far ahead, Ye Guan's sword aura continued to skyrocket. His Invincible Sword Intent was now matching the strength of Order Sword Intent. Facing dozens of Main Gods, he knew he couldn't win. But so what? Suddenly, Jun You shouted, "Don't let him break through! If he does, the consequences will be disastrous!" Her warning jolted everyone awake. Ye Guan was already absurdly powerful. If he were allowed to power up, things would spiral out of control. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝙣𝙚𝙩 All eyes turned to Lin Hou. "Kill him!" Lin Hou decisively ordered. Originally, they wanted to use Ye Guan against the South Gods Temple. Now, they weren't going to do that anymore. All forty Main Gods, including Lin Hou, unleashed their full aura. A tidal wave of pressure surged toward Ye Guan. Even though his Invincible Sword Intent was intense, it couldn't stand up to the combined pressure of so many Main Gods. The space around Ye Guan collapsed under the pressure. Forced back repeatedly, both his sword intents were overwhelmed. He staggered, crushed beneath their might, feeling like his entire body was going to be ground to dust. His eyes turned bloodshot with fury. Three bloodline forces erupted from his body, soaring skyward. He stomped his foot and shot forward like a beam of sword light, slashing a hole through the wall of pressure. The Main Gods were stunned. Ye Guan had another hidden trump card? The Main God at the front, caught off guard, was frozen by time suppression and had his throat sliced open before he could react. However, it didn't last long. The combined attacks blasted him away. Before he could recover, a streak of lightning closed in and slammed a fist toward his face. Murderous intent flared in Ye Guan's eyes. He stomped to stop his retreat, and then he brought Qingxuan Sword down with all his might. The lightning shattered. The Main God who had thrown it was blown away along with his entire right arm. Ye Guan had landed a serious hit, but he was blasted away again. His fleshly body was torn open; blood sprayed everywhere, but the Qingxuan Sword shot forward like a homing missile. The Main God dodged to the side, recognizing the sword's lethal nature, but the unlucky one behind him was too slow. The unfortunate Main God's fleshly body exploded on the spot. Just then, dozens of blood-red chains burst out of the void and clamped down on the Qingxuan Sword. Lin Hou had made his move. These Divinity chains moved incredibly fast, instantly locking down the sword, but the next moment, Qingxuan Sword vibrated violently and, with a resounding cry, it sliced through the chains. Lin Hou paled. "Stop that sword!" He had realized that the true danger wasn't Ye Guan but that damned sword. Without it, Ye Guan was strong but not a real threat. But with it? He was unstoppable. Ten Main Gods immediately unleashed their Main God Domains to pin the sword down. Meanwhile, the rest charged at Ye Guan. The entire spacetime around him was sealed, so there was no escape. As they closed in, Ye Guan shut his eyes. Then, his sword intents and bloodline ignited all at once. Instead of retreating, he charged forward. With his Mad Demon Bloodline, he shaped a sword and launched a devastating strike. A piercing cry ripped through the heavens. He knew he couldn't fight all these people head-on. So he targeted one. Just one. If he could kill one, that was enough. Kill two? Even better. He collided head-on with the Main God before him. Both their fleshly bodies exploded in a violent burst of power and blood-red sword energy that rocked the void. When the dust settled, Ye Guan had only his soul left, and it was barely hanging on, flickering and transparent. His opponent's soul had also been reduced to a near-ghostly state. However, the remaining Main Gods were already closing in. Kust then, a voice rang out across the heavens. "Is it fun to gang up on someone?" As soon as those words fell, a monstrous aura swept through the void.