Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu, carrying the Little Girl and holding the Divine Orb close to their chests, galloped toward the domain of the Gods. Along the way, the wind and clouds shifted unpredictably, as if the heavens and earth themselves were trembling in anticipation of the coming decisive battle. Their gazes were incomparably resolute, and their hearts were filled with a thirst for vengeance and a sense of responsibility for the fate of the world.
As they approached the territory of the Gods, the sky turned pitch black. Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed within the dark clouds, bolts of lightning streaking across the sky like angry giant dragons. The surrounding air grew heavy and oppressive, as if an invisible giant hand were pressing down upon them, making it difficult to breathe.
"The Gods have already sensed our arrival," Lin Qiye said, tightening his grip on his sword with a solemn expression.
"Let them come. This is the final battle," Shen Qingzhu declared, raising his shield and gripping his long spear tightly as an undaunted light flashed in his eyes.
Continuing onward, they finally arrived before the palace of the Gods. The palace soared into the clouds, radiating a brilliant glow, yet that radiance was steeped in endless majesty and ruthlessness. Countless divine attendants patrolled the perimeter of the palace. Upon spotting Lin Qiye and his companions, the attendants raised their weapons and charged directly at them.
Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu felt not a shred of fear. They plunged into the ranks of the divine attendants and engaged in a fierce battle. Lin Qiye unleashed the "Starry Chaos Slash," sweeping his sword through the air to send forth a blade-light infused with Astral Power and the might of the Divine Orb. The divine attendants fell in rows like harvested wheat. Meanwhile, Shen Qingzhu used his shield to block incoming attacks while thrusting his long spear like a dragon emerging from the sea, accurately striking the fatal points of the divine attendants every single time.
Under their onslaught, the divine attendants gradually failed to hold their ground. But at that moment, a majestic roar echoed from within the palace, followed by several powerful Gods who flew out. Towering in stature and exuding formidable divine might, these Gods looked down upon them with eyes filled with anger and disdain.
"Humble mortals, how dare you come here to provoke us!" shouted a God clad in golden battle armor.
"You are the ones who destroyed our world! Today is your doomsday!" Lin Qiye roared in reply.
Without wasting any more words, the Gods launched their attack against Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu. The golden-armored God swung a massive battle-axe gleaming with golden light, hacking down toward Lin Qiye. Employing his footwork, Lin Qiye narrowly dodged the blow as the battle-axe struck the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Another God, clad in long blue robes, unleashed aquatic divine power, sending a series of water tornadoes sweeping toward Shen Qingzhu. Shen Qingzhu used his shield to resist the water tornadoes while launching a counterattack with his spear. However, the God's power was simply too immense, and the impact of the water tornadoes forced him back step by step.
Seeing that Shen Qingzhu was in danger, Lin Qiye unleashed the "Starry Divine Annihilation Slash," aiming it at the blue-robed God. This sword strike possessed terrifying might. Sensing the threat, the blue-robed God hastily cast a Defensive Spell, but he was still knocked back by Lin Qiye's attack.
Just as Lin Qiye prepared to press the attack, a mysterious God draped in a black cloak materialized behind him. Wielding a black magic wand, the mysterious God waved it, sending a wave of dark energy hurtling toward Lin Qiye's back.
Spotting the danger Lin Qiye was in, the Little Girl cried out at the top of her lungs, "Uncle, look out!" Hearing her warning, Lin Qiye had no time to turn around; he could only channel the power of the Divine Orb into his back to form a protective barrier. The dark energy wave crashed against the shield with tremendous impact force, sending Lin Qiye flying forward.
Seeing Lin Qiye injured, Shen Qingzhu was consumed with anxiety. He charged toward the golden-armored God, determined to buy time for Lin Qiye. Unleashing his ultimate technique, "Spear Shatters the Star River," a brilliant starlight erupted from his long spear as he thrust it toward the golden-armored God. The golden-armored God raised his battle-axe to block. With a resounding crash, their powers collided, triggering a massive explosion.
Regaining his balance, Lin Qiye looked at the Gods before him, realizing that they could no longer afford to fight separately. He shouted to Shen Qingzhu, "Qinzhu, let's join forces!" Shen Qingzhu nodded. They drew close to each other, standing back-to-back, ready to face the Gods together.
"Let's use the power of the divine artifact together," Lin Qiye said. Placing the Divine Orb between them, they gripped it with both hands and poured their Spiritual Power into it. The radiance of the Divine Orb grew even more intense, enveloping them in a multicolored glow as their strength soared under the artifact's empowerment.
Seeing this, the Gods did not dare to take them lightly. Uniting their forces, several Gods unleashed their respective divine powers, launching an even more formidable attack toward Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu. A beam of energy converging the powers of the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—shot straight toward them.
Concentrating fully, Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu manipulated the Divine Orb to fire a beam of equally potent light to meet the incoming attack. The two beams collided mid-air, triggering a violent explosion. The resulting shockwave rippled outward, causing the surrounding palace structures to collapse one after another.
Amidst the shockwave's aftermath, Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu seized the opportunity to counterattack. They unleashed the "Ultimate Starry Slash," a sword strike that fused the power of the Divine Orb with their own pinnacle strength, yielding astonishing might. The blade-light cut through the darkness like a dawn breaking, slashing toward the Gods.
Sensing the fatal threat posed by this strike, the Gods threw everything into their defense. Yet the power of the "Ultimate Starry Slash" was simply too overwhelming; the sword-light pierced through the Gods' defenses and cleaved one of them right down the middle. At this sight, expressions of terror crept across the faces of the remaining Gods.
"How could these mortals have grown so powerful?" a God stammered in panic.
Giving the Gods no chance to catch their breath, Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu pressed their attack. Aided by the Divine Orb, their strength grew ever greater, forcing the Gods onto the defensive.
However, just as victory was within their grasp, the Divine Orb suddenly began to tremble out of control. A massive surge of power gushed forth from the orb, assaulting not only the Gods but also sweeping toward Lin Qiye and Shen Qingzhu.
"Oh no, the artifact's power is getting out of control!" Lin Qiye shouted. They tried to rein in the Divine Orb, but its power was far too immense for them to master.
At this critical juncture, the Little Girl rushed over. Reaching out to touch the Divine Orb, she began to chant softly. Miraculously, as she touched it and recited her incantation, the Divine Orb gradually grew calm.
"You..." Lin Qiye stared at the Little Girl in astonishment.
With a smile, the Little Girl said, "Uncle, I can control the divine artifact. Let's defeat the Gods together."
With the silent assistance of the Little Girl, whose eyes were as pure as the stars, they meticulously yet resolutely manipulated the mysterious Divine Orb once more, like master craftsmen. The orb radiated a brilliant and dazzling light, resembling the most powerful source of energy in the universe. Clinging to their persistence in justice and courage, they resembled fierce and fearless warriors as they launched a fateful final strike against the high-and-mighty Gods. This strike, imbued with the deep-seated anger and determination within their hearts, seemed poised to tear the endless darkness completely apart.
When the light released by the Divine Orb struck the Gods like an indomitable sword, these once arrogant and invincible beings appeared so fragile and powerless, as if their majesty and might had dissolved into nothingness in that instant. They attempted to resist, but the miraculous power contained within the light possessed a magic that rendered all their resistance futile. In the end, battered by the ravaging brilliance, the Gods fell one by one like autumn leaves swept by a fierce gale, utterly eradicated and vanishing from this world forever.
With the demise of the Gods, the darkness that had seemed to eternally shroud the skies began to slowly dissipate, as if gently wiped away by an invisible hand. The long-absent sunlight poured down once more like a golden waterfall, bathing the deeply suffering earth. That warm radiance seemed to possess miraculous healing properties, allowing the earth to slowly awaken from its deadly slumber as the world began to regain its former vitality and vigor. Those places once swallowed by darkness and ravaged by the Gods seemed to respond to the sun's call, gradually rebuilding themselves as though nature were silently repairing everything with its miraculous hands.
Lin Qiye, Shen Qingzhu, and the lovely Little Girl stood like three unyielding peaks, becoming the heroes of the entire world. People surged from all directions like a tide, cheering loudly for them and celebrating without restraint. Standing upon the sun-drenched land, tears of emotion glinted in their eyes while their hearts overflowed with relief and satisfaction. Having endured countless trials and hardships, and having survived cruel brushes with life and death, they had finally succeeded in fulfilling their vow of vengeance and saving the entire world. Their names would be forever engraved in the long river of history, becoming a legend passed down through the generations.