"Do you not realize the consequences of underestimating your enemies?" Bexia's voice appeared by the dark god's ear like a ghostly whisper. The moment he realized something was amiss, his entire world began to spin out of control.

More accurately, his head and body were cleaved in two!

"What?!" The death of a dark god brought the just-beginning battle to an abrupt halt. The remaining three dark gods and Yunxi and Migao expressed their astonishment in unison, none of them expecting Bexia to have swiftly killed a dark god with a blink of an eye.

"What are you looking at? Attack!" Bexia glanced pointedly at the dumbfounded Yunxi and Migao before appearing next to another dark god in a flash.

"How dare you underestimate me!" The dark god targeted by Bexia immediately raised his arm, covered in armor and spikes, for defense. He was confident in his defense, but reality matched his thoughts only to a certain extent.

*Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!* Warblade scraped against the armor, sparking a series of sparks.

"You're quite tough, but you're still going to die..."

"Frenzied Strength!"

Bexia used the warblade as a club to smash down upon the dark god, who confidently blocked with his arms. However, the force this time far exceeded his expectations. He couldn't feel it before contact was made, but in that instant, he understood the terror of that power.

Yet, he had no time to react, as the strike had already shattered his arm and head into a splash of blood.

Without a moment's pause, Bexia turned his gaze to the two remaining dark gods battling Yunxi and Migao, the mere glance making them feel the threat of death.

Soon, the remaining two dark gods also became lifeless bodies floating in the universe. The unstable cosmic gateway was extremely fragile, and Yunxi shattered it with a single sword strike, easing the crisis from the dark gods.

"Bexia, you're amazing! Your strength is really remarkable!" Migao looked at him admiringly, her eyes sparkling like stars. Initially critical of Bexia, she had instantly turned into a fan girl.

"Thank you, I didn't expect breaking the cosmic gateway to be this easy!" Yunxi looked at Bexia with gratitude in her eyes.

"It was just a small effort!" Bexia sheathed the warblade he had transformed, knowing that these dark gods were insignificant in his eyes, merely small-time nuisances.

However, he also understood that this already crumbling universe couldn't contain stronger powers. The immortal gods were currently at the limit, and with time passing, this upper limit would continue decreasing until it could no longer hold any power, leading to the annihilation of the universe.

"Although this request might be a bit presumptuous, could we have some of the dark gods' bodies?" Yunxi hesitated for a moment before asking Bexia.

"What do you need those bodies for?" Bexia was curious if they had any peculiar preferences.

After a simple explanation from Yunxi, Bexia realized he had misunderstood. With the entire universe now suffering from energy depletion, even the process of recovery was painstakingly slow.

Although these dark gods came from other universes, their powers were common. These bodies were now the most precious resources in the universe, not only for restoring energy but also for enhancing strength. This was why Yunxi dared to ask Bexia for the bodies; after all, he was the one who had dealt with them, and theoretically, the spoils should belong to him.

After Yunxi's explanation, Bexia understood the reason behind their request. No wonder he had felt their powers weak during their battle; the reason was clear.

"If you want them, you can have those bodies. I don't need them!" Bexia generously agreed. He had a lot stored in his subspace; how could he value a few bodies?

However, ignorance is bliss. Bexia's simple confirmation made the two girls exceptionally excited. Migao, who was just conquered by Bexia's strength, joyfully threw herself at him, but quickly realized her behavior was inappropriate and blushed before stepping back.

"We need to use the bodies of the dark gods to recover. Can you protect us?"

"Sure," Bexia nodded.

Once assured, the two girls found a dark god's body and began channeling the dark god's power by placing their hands on it. Though this method could quickly restore their strength, there would always be a difference in power, leading to impurity in their own strength over time. From the absorption process, it didn't look easy either.

"Stop for now!" Bexia grabbed a trembling shoulder, separating them from the dark god's body.

"Do you not realize you're hindering your own progress this way?" he asked.

"We do understand, but do we have a choice?" Yunxi's gaze swept the desolate universe around them. What other means did they have to recover quickly in such a devastated place?

Yunxi's words caught Bexia off guard. He realized he had been too idealistic and suddenly sympathized with the hardships of Yunxi and Migao, understanding that the era he was in was vastly different from theirs in terms of energy. It was only natural for them to think this way.

*Sigh—!* Bexia sighed, unexpectedly finding a newfound admiration for these two remaining gods of the era. They had sacrificed so much for the universe, a spirit worthy of respect!