Chapter 1122: He’s Weaker

When the Multiverse Emperor and "Yi Nian" stepped forward, Ye Guan's expression darkened. He knew that the "Yi Nian" before him was no longer the same "Yi Nian" he knew but the white-robed woman he had seen at the time.

The white-robed woman!

Recalling the mysterious, illusory world where he had met her, a trace of seriousness crept into Ye Guan's eyes. The white-robed woman was strong enough to damage the Qingxuan Sword.

The Multiverse Emperor approached slowly. Unlike the armored man's oppressive aura, he was dressed in a simple robe and was walking leisurely, entirely devoid of any imposing presence. He was even exuding a reserved demeanor.

The Multiverse Emperor's gaze landed on Clan Leader Jing, while Clan Leader Jing's attention remained fixed on "Yi Nian."

I'm getting ignored?

The Multiverse Emperor frowned with a solemn gaze.

It wasn't just Clan Leader Jing...

The Great Daoist Brush Master and the Boundless Master were also focused on "Yi Nian."

The Great Daoist Brush Master frowned deeply while staring at her.

"Yi Nian" glanced at Clan Leader Jing and then turned to Ye Guan, smiling. "I'm quite surprised. I thought you'd succumb to it, but you somehow managed to rise again. Truly unexpected."

Ye Guan stared at the lady before him. "Should I address you as First Hall Master?"

"Yi Nian" nodded with a smile. "You may."

Ye Guan's gaze grew cold. "Where is she?"

"Yi Nian" needed no explanation and simply replied, "Does it matter?"

Ye Guan fixed her with an unyielding stare. "Harm her, and I will make you regret it."

"Yi Nian" met his gaze, unflinching. "Then why don't you try?"

Just as Ye Guan was about to make a move, Clan Leader Jing said, "Fight the one next to her. He's weaker."

Everyone was at a loss for words.

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Pfft!

" The Multiverse Emperor laughed out loud, his laughter bordering on manic. He then stared at Clan Leader Jing and asked, "I am weaker?"

Clan Leader Jing glanced at him dismissively. "Much weaker."

The Multiverse Emperor's expression grew sinister. Without hesitation, his eyes shifted to Ye Guan as he asked, "Why don't you show me your strength?"

Clan Leader Jing turned to Ye Guan.

Ye Guan nodded and stepped forward.

Just then, "Yi Nian" looked at Clan Leader Jing and asked, "From what I understand, you desire a world without order. Why are you helping him, then?"

Clan Leader Jing glanced at her and spat coldly. "None of your business, wench."

Ye Guan was taken aback and turned to look at Clan Leader Jing.

He couldn't believe that Clan Leader Jing could actually speak so crudely.

"Yi Nian" wasn't offended at all. She even smiled faintly. "Suit yourself, then."

Ye Guan gathered his thoughts and stopped within a hundred meters of the Multiverse Emperor. He didn't draw the Qingxuan Sword. Instead, he gripped the Order Sword and took on a stance.

The Multiverse Emperor didn't waste any words. With a sneer, he raised his hand and slashed forward—dozens of golden beams of temporal light shot toward Ye Guan like arrows.

Ye Guan swung his sword.

Boom!

The golden beams and the sword light exploded at once, creating a dazzling display reminiscent of fireworks.

Swoosh!

The Multiverse Emperor vanished.

Ye Guan, calm and composed, thrust his sword forward.

Boom!

The starry skies trembled. Ye Guan was forced back nearly a thousand meters, and as soon as he stopped, the space around him warped. Although still visible to the others, he was now in an independent space.

Ye Guan could feel his lifespan and soul rapidly declining within the peculiar space.

In response, he swung his sword forcefully and tore open the void.

Ye Guan immediately escaped from the peculiar space.

The Multiverse Emperor's brows furrowed deeply, clearly caught off guard by Ye Guan's rapid rise in strength.

Without hesitation, the Multiverse Emperor took a step forward. Ye Guan, now back on the battlefield, was enveloped by a terrifying pressure. Moments later, a wave of energy rushed toward him—it was composed of pale red streams of temporal energy.

Ye Guan frowned slightly. Then, he opened his palm to unleash his sword intent. The sword intent formed a barrier around him, holding the temporal energy at bay.

Slash!

A single sword light tore through the temporal energy and flew toward the Multiverse Emperor.

The Multiverse Emperor squinted, clenched his fist, and threw a punch.

Boom!

The collision sent shockwaves rippling outward, forcing both of them to retreat.

As Ye Guan retreated, his Order Sword shot forward like lightning, and it flew toward the Multiverse Emperor.

The Multiverse Emperor responded with another punch, halting the blade in midair. But at that moment, Ye Guan appeared behind the sword, grasping the Qingxuan Sword with both hands and descending with a powerful strike.

A torrent of sword light cascaded down!

Boom!

The Multiverse Emperor was forced back nearly a thousand meters away.

Ye Guan didn't pursue him but remained standing, his surroundings still filled with temporal energy. Yet this energy could no longer affect him. His sword intent had evolved to suppress it entirely.

Closing his eyes momentarily, Ye Guan reflected. Although his strength had undergone a massive transformation, there was no joy in his heart.

This level of strength is not worth celebrating! The road ahead is still long!

The Multiverse Emperor suddenly said, "Order Intent..."

Ye Guan opened his eyes and looked at the Multiverse Emperor. "You know it?"

The Multiverse Emperor chuckled softly. "I've played with it before."

He opened his palm, revealing a wisp of intent within it.

It was also Order Intent, but it wasn't very strong.

Ye Guan frowned at the sight. Clearly, the Multiverse Emperor had once established an Order, but why was his Order Intent so weak?

Just then, the voice of the Great Daoist Brush Master rang in Ye Guan's mind.

"He once established an Order, but he destroyed his own Order in pursuit of greater power. That's why his Order Intent is now practically useless.

"If, one day, your original intent changes, your Order Intent will also become like his Order Intent. Order Intents are different from other intents—it can grow stronger without limit, but if your Order becomes corrupt, it will weaken."

Ye Guan nodded slightly. "I see..."

At that moment, the Multiverse Emperor suddenly said, "

Order, in this vast universe, is merely a low-level path to obtaining power. Do you know what true power is?"

Before Ye Guan could respond, the Multiverse Emperor added, "It is the plundering of all energy within the universe. For example, I will refine this known universe into a single Dao Artifact.

"By then, all the energy in the universe will be under my control. I can use it however I wish!"

Ye Guan frowned.

The Great Daoist Brush Master's voice suddenly rang out. "

Don't listen to his nonsense. Order isn't weak. Once, there was an immensely powerful universe civilization built upon Order. That Emperor established the strongest known Order, and the strength of his Order Intent cannot even be described in words."

The Multiverse Emperor glanced in the direction of the Great Daoist Brush Master and laughed. "As far as I know, the history of this known universe is merely ten trillion years, and in those ten trillion years, there hasn't been any so-called powerful universe civilization built on Order.

"Can you stop exaggerating with your boasting?"

The Great Daoist Brush Master looked at the Multiverse Emperor and said, "Bumpkin, merely talking to you is a waste of time!"

"

Pfft!

" The Multiverse Emperor laughed again. "Oh, you're mad now?"

The Great Daoist Brush Master remained silent.

Suddenly, "Yi Nian" said, "He isn't lying."

The Multiverse Emperor turned to "Yi Nian and frowned. "Are you sure?"

"Yi Nian" gave him a glance and said, "Ten trillion years is merely the history of this known universe. However, the vast cosmos is not limited to this one universe. The universe civilization that he mentioned is something that you cannot comprehend with your level of strength."

The Multiverse Emperor's expression instantly darkened. "First Hall Master, what do you mean by that?"

"

Pfft!

" The Great Daoist Brush Master suddenly chuckled. "Fool, she's saying you're weak. Can't you even understand that?"

The Multiverse Emperor glared fiercely at the Great Daoist Brush Master, and his expression turned terrifyingly grim.

The Great Daoist Brush Master ignored him completely.

"Yi Nian" looked at the Great Daoist Brush Master and said, "For you to know of that universe civilization, it seems that I underestimated you."

The Great Daoist Brush Master laughed. "You didn't underestimate me. I'm just a wanderer. I like to roam around, so I know things that others don't."

"Yi Nian" gave him a deep look but said nothing.

The Great Daoist Brush Master quickly added, "Hey, Multiverse Dumbass, weren't you two fighting? Why are you chatting with us? Go on, keep fighting!"

The Multiverse Emperor cast a cold glance at the Great Daoist Brush Master before turning his gaze back to Ye Guan. "I must admit, you've surprised me to some extent, but that's all..."

Ye Guan replied, "Multiverse Emperor, let's stop the pointless talk, shall we?"

With that, he stepped forward, and countless strands of Order Intent rushed out of him. The next moment, another type of sword intent erupted from within him—the Invincible Sword Intent!