Then a cold voice rang out in the consciousness of every council member:
"System anomaly detected."
"Target: codename 'Lin Ye,' holder of hyperreality."
"Threat level: S-class."
"Executing order: immediate cleanup."
The metallic construct began to transform, becoming a humanoid mechanical entity. It had no expression, no emotion—only absolute efficiency.
This was one of the Observer Civilization's Cleaners.
Every angle of the Chief Observer's perception locked onto the Cleaner, and then he sighed. "Too late. Notify Lin Ye immediately—he is now the Cleaner's primary target."
"If he cannot hold on, this universe will truly be finished."
Lin Ye had just severed the tentacles and was preparing to give chase when the atmosphere across the battlefield suddenly changed.
It was not a change in energy fluctuations, but something deeper. Like a stage play reaching its climax, only for the director to suddenly call, "Cut."
The Three Sages did not continue fighting.
The three powerful beings—[Kong Guan], [Xu Chi], and [Wu Wu]—all stopped moving at the same time. Then they did something that shocked everyone: they slowly knelt.
But they were not kneeling to Lin Ye.
They were kneeling toward a massive projection that had suddenly appeared in the sky.
It was a figure shrouded in countless rays of light. Its features could not be seen clearly; only its ancient, overwhelming pressure could be felt. The light was not blinding, but gentle, and yet every strand contained power beyond comprehension.
"Lin Ye, enough."
The voice was ancient and majestic, echoing through space.
"You have passed the Void Council's ultimate trial. Now, I will tell you the truth behind this war."
Lin Ye narrowed his eyes, the True Creation Staff still clenched tightly in his hand. He swept his gaze over the kneeling Three Sages, then looked toward the projection in the sky, a