Chapter 1447: 神庙

For an entity of Xu Yang's caliber, only a Supreme God could likely offer any substantial resistance.

"Hahaha, you're nothing but a bunch of good-for-nothings, yet you still have the audacity to call yourselves Archgods!" Long Kun's voice rang out. "You can't even withstand one move from our boss! What right do you have to be Archgods in the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao? Your glory is meaningless; abandon your resistance!" This was undoubtedly the greatest insult to the three Archgod-level powerhouses of the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao. Ever since they attained their divine positions, they had always been high and mighty, revered and worshipped by all beings within the divine realm.

But now, Xu Yang, along with his three teammates, had emerged, utterly shattering their long-held authority.

"It's time for you to make a decision: will you submit to us and provide clues about the Supreme God behind you, or will you simply fall into oblivion without purpose?"

A colossal Tai Chi totem hovered above the heads of the three Archgod-level powerhouses, firmly locking onto each of their auras. With but a single thought from Xu Yang, their souls would instantly dissipate into nothingness, leaving no trace on the continent. Even these exalted Archgods would be instantly obliterated in Xu Yang's presence.

It was crucial to understand that in this era of coexisting gods, unlike the Supreme God who had a stable system of faith power and a complete framework to draw on the soul energy of living beings for protection, these three, if they lost their life force, would immediately perish with no possibility of revival.

The three Archgods alone knew the countless trials and tribulations they had overcome to reach their current positions. To abandon everything they had achieved, even their hope of continued existence, left each of them deeply unwilling. However, if they were to continue opposing Xu Yang, they simply lacked the power to do so.

A fierce ideological struggle played out within the souls of the three conflicted Archgods. Ultimately, they chose to compromise in the face of Xu Yang's immense power. They dispelled their external auras and reappeared before Xu Yang, resembling ordinary individuals. Each knelt on one knee, bowing and clasping their hands in a gesture of respect.

"Please forgive us, Your Excellency," the leading Archgod, Carl, said with a helpless sigh, voicing his true thoughts. "We were ignorant and failed to recognize your immense power. We are no match for you, and to have even presumed to oppose you was indeed a display of our own overestimation." Xu Yang burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"If you had adopted this attitude earlier, the problem would have been far easier to resolve. Why did you have to endure such unnecessary suffering?"

With a gentle wave of his hand, the enormous Tai Chi totem vanished in an instant, once again astonishing the three Archgods before him.

"My heavens, such terrifying power, yet it can be controlled with such effortless ease, like an extension of one's own limb! What level of mastery is required to achieve this? Surely, even the Supreme God is far from reaching the realm possessed by Sir Xu Yang!"

Xu Yang let out a cold laugh, disregarding the flattery of the three Archgods. Clearly, his sole interest lay in obtaining clues about the Supreme God who reigned over the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao from behind the scenes.

"You should be well aware of what interests me. Tell me the current whereabouts of the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao's supreme ruler, the Supreme God. In what form does he exist in this world? Include the profound secrets of his cultivation methods. I want to know everything related to this."

As soon as Xu Yang finished speaking, Ling Yao, standing beside him, quickly added, "You must understand that this is an opportunity for self-redemption our boss is granting you. If you don't seize it properly, or if you deliberately try to conceal any information, you should be well aware of the consequences."

As expected, Ling Yao's reminder made the three Archgods even more deferential. They understood all too well the terrifying extent of Xu Yang's power. Even if granted more courage, they would not dare to act presumptuously in his presence. Complete obedience was their only option.

"Regarding everything about the Supreme God, to be frank, Your Excellency Xu Yang, we do not have permission to access the most complete information. However, based on the clues we have gathered from our interactions with the Supreme God, he currently does not possess a complete physical body within the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao. In other words, he exists more as a spiritual symbol and a totem of faith. If you wish to find anything related to the Supreme God's soul aura, you can go to the Divine Temple, which is the most sacred place in the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao. Almost all beings across the entire divine realm have left their footprints there, journeying to the temple to worship the Supreme God. This is a common custom in every divine domain and a crucial method for the twelve Supreme Gods across the continent to draw upon the faith power of living beings. Perhaps at the Divine Temple, Your Excellency and your companions might find the answers you seek."

As expected, upon hearing this information, Xu Yang and his group immediately had a clear direction forward and nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good; at least your attitude satisfies me greatly. Inform me of the Divine Temple's exact location, and the three of you may leave. Of course, your powers will also cease to exist."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, the nine Qi vortices within him began to operate simultaneously, manifesting a tenth external Qi vortex. A terrifying devouring vortex immediately locked onto the bodies of the three Archgods, completing the complete extraction of all power within them almost instantly.

However, given their commendable conduct, Xu Yang allowed each of the three Archgod-level powerhouses to retain approximately one-tenth of their cultivation. This would enable them to continue playing a role as superiors within the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao. Of course, compared to their former Archgod-level strength, there was now a monumental difference; they would never be able to recover their previous cultivation level in this lifetime. Nevertheless, it at least allowed them to maintain a position of authority within the divine realm, preventing them from plummeting from their high status into utter obscurity. This was a form of acknowledgment for their cooperative attitude and sincere repentance.

After obtaining the precise coordinates of the Eye of Heaven Divine Dao's Divine Temple, Xu Yang immediately led his three teammates, and they swiftly departed from the area.

Meanwhile, the three Archgods, now stripped of their original power, seemed to have suddenly received a unique spiritual enlightenment. Previously, holding positions of immense authority, they had harbored increasingly inflated ambitions, constantly yearning for greater power. But now, with those aspirations gone, the internal shackles that had relentlessly driven them forward seemed to have broken free. A profound yearning for freedom and a hopeful anticipation for future life replaced their ceaseless ambitions and desires. All at once, the three of them perceived the sky as incredibly blue and the world as profoundly beautiful. "Perhaps," one mused, "the appearance of Sir Xu Yang has truly changed our perspective on life."