# Chapter 2468: Fight to the Death
Tension filled the air of this realm. Once this battle was lost by Hou Qinglin, the final battle might not even need to take place. This battle could very well determine the fate of the Fate Temple.
The Temple Master of the Fate Temple gripped his scepter, his eyes slightly closed, faint light flowing around his body. He too was tense. This battle was too crucial. If they lost this duel, first of all, what choice would they make? Would they abandon Lin Feng?
Abandoning Lin Feng meant abandoning the beliefs the temple held firm. At that time, aside from the Fate Temple itself, no one would support the Fate Temple in this game. If they did not abandon Lin Feng, then not only the six temples, but the Hall of All Gods would have reason to claim a share and make a move against them. Only if they won this battle would they seize the initiative. Even if the other side still chose to act, at least the temple and Lin Feng's allies could unite into a single force. With the Divine Artifact Forger, the Dragon Clan, and other powerful figures as witnesses, they could at least check the other side.
"Temple Master, if we lose, we can only resort to a decisive battle," the Prophet said softly, standing beside the Temple Master.
"Mo Tian," the Temple Master spoke in a low voice, causing the Prophet to raise his head and look at him.
"With your talent, you shouldn't have been stuck at Great Accomplishment for so long. When will you be able to merge with a special source power and step into the Supreme Realm?" The Temple Master turned back to look at the Prophet, who smiled and shook his head: "That depends on my fate. If my luck hasn't arrived, what can I do?"
"How is your cultivation of the Great Fate Art progressing? I've never seen you use it," the Temple Master asked.
"I've been contemplating it for many years, but I still can't grasp its ultimate essence," the Prophet said with a smile.
"I really can't see through you," the Fate Temple Master shook his head with a smile. "Your fate arts—I can't see through them either. Like Chu Chunqiu, you are destined to be an extraordinary person. You've been in my Fate Temple for so many years. Aside from the few High Priests, you've been with me the longest. If you could step into the Supreme Realm sooner, I would prefer you to take over my scepter."
"Temple Master, don't speak such discouraging words. The Fate Temple will be eternal," the Prophet said with a bitter smile.
"I hope I'm overthinking things. Let's see if Hou Qinglin can drag the battle to the final round," the Fate Temple Master shifted his gaze back to the battle platform, where the mysterious man and Hou Qinglin had already begun their clash.
"Hou Qinglin excels in reincarnation power. Having received meticulous guidance from the Reincarnation High Priest, he should..." Before the Prophet could finish his words, his gaze suddenly froze: "That... what power is that?"
"Extinction Power—Extinction of Life, Extinction of Annihilation," the Fate Temple Master's expression solidified. Behind Hou Qinglin, six swords broke through the air, positioning themselves in six directions, all slashing out simultaneously. Reincarnation manifested in the void, devouring everything with terrifying momentum.
However, the mysterious man merely pointed his finger in the void, and strands of terrifying Extinction Marks were born, striking against the reincarnation, extinguishing it, causing that entire region of void to be directly annihilated and destroyed.
"Kill!" Hou Qinglin shouted coldly. Six sword beams broke through the air simultaneously, carrying reincarnation light, breaking through all obstacles. The mysterious man's expression was terrifyingly calm. A strand of mark gathered before him, suddenly transforming into a boundless seal, fiercely striking forward. This seal extinguished all power, channeling the power of the Heavenly Dao, causing the reincarnation to be directly annihilated before it could even expand.
"What a terrifying mark. If cultivated to its peak, could it extinguish heaven and earth, extinguish saints and gods?" The crowd's hearts trembled. Yet Hou Qinglin showed no fear, his steps still advancing. Fists of the Six Paths broke through the air, causing heaven and earth to collapse. The terrifying reincarnation opened its gaping maw, trying to directly pull the opponent inside. At the same time, the intent of reincarnation descended upon the opponent, wanting to trap him in eternal reincarnation.
The mysterious strongman formed seals with both hands, a light of extinction enveloping his entire body, resonating with the Heavenly Dao. Then, he unleashed an Extinction Seal, tearing through the air and killing forward, extinguishing the reincarnation. His body charged directly at Hou Qinglin, his gaze carrying an icy killing intent, looking at Hou Qinglin's eyes as if looking at a dead man.
"Gather," the mysterious man shouted coldly. The Heavenly Dao was extinguished. Countless marks drifted about, transforming into a brilliant curtain of light, suddenly all attacking Hou Qinglin.
Hou Qinglin shouted coldly. His entire body transformed into reincarnation, the six paths sinking. His body likewise charged forward, the power of extinction about to collide with the power of reincarnation.
"Seal of Life Extinction," the mysterious man uttered a sound. Countless marks struck against the reincarnation, erupting in a tsunami-like beam of light. Everything was to be extinguished. Even reincarnation could not escape the calamity of extinction.
"Senior Brother," Lin Feng's pupils contracted. This mysterious strongman's Seal of Life Extinction had reached its peak. At the Half-step Saint level, it was simply devastating. Anyone at this level would be extinguished and killed. Even a Minor Accomplishment Saint King could be slain. His combat power was astonishing to hear. Moreover, this kind of power should not be a source power that could be cultivated.
Hou Qinglin seemed to have gone mad as well. His entire person transformed into reincarnation, enveloped by it, as if trying to form his own reincarnation under this Heavenly Dao, swallowing the opponent. It was purely a mad fighting method.
"Crazy," the Reincarnation High Priest's pupils contracted. "Hou Qinglin probably has no chance of winning this battle. We are going to lose."
Hearing the Reincarnation High Priest's meaning, all the strongmen of the Fate Temple fell silent, feeling extremely heavy. Lose?
If this battle was lost, Lin Feng wouldn't even have a chance to make a move.
The void was oppressive. The mysterious strongman and Hou Qinglin collided. Soon, their bodies separated. Hou Qinglin's chest had taken a hit, directly branded with a mark of destruction, continuously corroding his body. The power of reincarnation frantically expelled this destructive force. Hou Qinglin raised his head, staring at the figure before him. His eyes grew increasingly mad.
"Senior Brother, give up," Lin Feng spoke. If this battle was destined to be lost, there was no need to sacrifice Hou Qinglin's life.
Hou Qinglin turned back, looking at Lin Feng. A smile appeared on his handsome face. "Do you remember many years ago, when you participated in the Heavenly Terrace's disciple assessment, and the Heavenly Dragon Divine Fortress bullied others? I went mad and killed my way into the Heavenly Dragon Divine Fortress. No one can bully a Heavenly Terrace disciple."
Seeing that handsome smile, Lin Feng's expression suddenly stiffened. He shook his head and said, "Senior Brother, this is my matter."
"No. I am the senior disciple of the Heavenly Terrace, your senior brother. How could I let you lose even the chance to fight for yourself?" Hou Qinglin finished speaking and turned around, staring at the mysterious strongman. Reincarnation light shot up into the sky as he charged forward to kill. Even if his strength was now inferior to Lin Feng's, he still had to hold his position. He was the senior disciple of the Heavenly Terrace, Lin Feng's senior brother. How could he let this gamble concerning Lin Feng's life be lost because of him?
"You're seeking death," the mysterious man said coldly. His hand reached out into the void. Extinction Marks frantically gathered, enveloping his entire body.
"Kill!" His body charged toward Hou Qinglin. This time, he wanted Hou Qinglin's life.
The two's attacks were about to collide, but Hou Qinglin's hand suddenly deviated, choosing not to clash with the mysterious man. This stunned the latter, and then his expression suddenly turned ugly. Crazy!
"Get lost!" The Extinction Mark blasted into Hou Qinglin's body. However, at the same time, reincarnation light coiled around the opponent's body. The power of extinction and reincarnation merged into a beam of light, enveloping both their bodies, causing everyone's pupils to contract. This was a mutual destruction tactic. Hou Qinglin had truly gone mad.
"Let's see who dies first," a smile appeared at the corner of Hou Qinglin's mouth. The power of reincarnation slowly swept over the opponent's body, while blood continuously flowed from the corner of his own mouth, his aura constantly weakening.
The mysterious man wanted to retreat, but Hou Qinglin's hand gripped his body, not allowing him to withdraw.
"I don't want to die with you. I concede," the man roared angrily. Hou Qinglin revealed a smile. His hand released, and then a tremendous force pushed their bodies apart. The Fate Temple Master and the Ice and Snow Divine Temple Master both broke through the air simultaneously, one catching the mysterious man, the other catching Hou Qinglin.
"I'm fine," the mysterious man stood in the void, his face pale as paper, staring at Hou Qinglin. "Madman. Seeking your own death. Even if you win this battle, what does it matter? You will still lose the final battle without a doubt."
The life force on Hou Qinglin's body was gradually being destroyed. Fate light enveloped his form, and at the same time, Lin Feng's body descended. Countless life brands frantically poured into Hou Qinglin's body, but the power of extinction was too terrifying, seemingly unable to reverse the injury.
"I request the friends of the Life Divine Temple to lend a hand," the Fate Temple Master personally spoke, sending Hou Qinglin's body to the position of the Life Divine Temple's strongmen.
"Alright," the Life Divine Temple Master personally received Hou Qinglin's body. Then, she struck out with strands of life brands into Hou Qinglin's body. Gradually, life light began to appear on Hou Qinglin's form.
"Leave him to me. You go ahead first," the Life Divine Temple Master was a woman, her smile warm, making people feel extremely comfortable.
"Thank you very much," the Fate Temple Master nodded, then retreated with Lin Feng and the others. Lin Feng looked at the Temple Master beside him and said, "Thank you, Temple Master."
"Hou Qinglin is also fighting on behalf of my Fate Temple. Moreover, he is a core disciple of my Fate Temple. If you thank me, aren't you scolding me?" The Temple Master smiled at Lin Feng. "In the final battle, if you cannot secure victory, don't be like Hou Qinglin. Your life is as important as the Fate Temple itself."