Odin's single eye flashed with anger. "This is an insult to all warriors!"
But Lin Ye's reaction caught everyone by surprise.
He remained silent for a long time, so long that the Chief Observer thought he had fallen into despair. Then, he suddenly laughed.
It was not a bitter, self-mocking laugh, nor a mad laugh of despair, but a hearty laugh brimming with fighting spirit.
"Hahahaha!"
His laughter echoed throughout the entire space.
The seven Guardians looked at Lin Ye in confusion. The three sages exchanged glances, and even the Chief Observer's projection flickered.
"Interesting." Lin Ye wiped away the tears he had laughed from the corners of his eyes. "I thought defeating the Void Council would be the end. Turns out that was just the beginner's village."
He looked at the Chief's projection, blazing light burning in his eyes.
"Tell me, how powerful is the Observer Civilization? When will the Cleaners arrive? What do I need to prepare?"
Even the Chief was somewhat surprised by his composure.
"You... aren't afraid?"
"Would being afraid help?" Lin Ye asked, his tone as casual as if they were discussing the weather. "Since it can't be avoided, I'll face it head-on. That is the meaning of reality—accept reality, then change reality."
He raised his scepter, and a Taiji phantom unfolded behind him.
"Besides, who says I'm guaranteed to lose? I went from an ordinary person to a Creator, then broke through from a Creator to Hyper-Reality. At every step, people said it was impossible. Yet I still did it."
"So what if they're a higher-dimensional civilization? So what if they're Cleaners?" Lin Ye's voice was filled with confidence. "As long as I continue evolving, there will be no abyss I cannot cross."
The Chief Observer's projection fluctuated violently.
He had lived through an