Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 474 -474-The Army of Faith of the God Mountain’s People

Boom—!

A magnificent river of holy light, appearing as though it were forged from liquid gold, abruptly sliced through the firmament and stretched across the high heavens!

Endless brilliance flowed within that radiant river. A localized pressure of terrifying proportions radiated across hundreds of millions of miles, causing an instinctive shiver to run down the spines of all living creatures.

"They have arrived!"

Leonardo’s excitement surged as he narrowed his eyes, focusing his entire attention on the sight.

Myriads of soldiers draped in divine armor, each projecting a vast and crushing aura, marched forward upon that celestial stream of light.

They resembled the elite vanguard of a Divine Empire that governed the very stars—their collective power enveloped heaven and earth, possessing such magnitude that the distant corners of Cloudwood Province could feel the vibration!

"Automaton Legion! Victory is ours!"

In the bustling crowd below, an onlooker shouted with fervor, being the first to break the silence.

That single cry acted like a spark to a powder keg.

"Automaton Legion! May glory be your shield!"

"Trample the Crossbridge Empire! Let the power of God Mountain be known to all!"

"For the honor of God Mountain!"

Fanatical, boastful roars broke out from every direction.

Billions of voices merged into a world-trembling thunder, welcoming the martial deities of their faith with a devotion that bordered on religious worship.

The legionnaires traversing the river of light looked down with icy indifference at the masses below, their gazes dripping with a sense of innate superiority.

Leonardo and his retinue of officials rose into the air immediately, greeting the newcomers with the highest degree of reverence.

Cedric and Cillian came to a halt, shifting their attention toward Leonardo.

Even though Leonardo governed an entire province, he remained a minor figure in the presence of these two.

"Greetings, General Cedric! Greetings, Prince Cillian!"

Leonardo offered a profound bow, and the officials behind him followed suit in a synchronized display of respect.

Cedric spoke, his voice carrying a heavy, resonant tone.

"The military situation is critical. I cannot stay long. Leonardo, you shall join the army and provide a briefing on Unar Province as we march."

"Unar Province and Starreach Province must be purged with the utmost speed."

"As you command, sir!"

Leonardo answered instantly, his heart racing with excitement—he yearned to witness the legendary might of the Automaton Legion with his own eyes.

"The Automaton Legion only appears once in ten thousand years. We must follow and observe how they demolish this lower-realm empire. It will be a grand spectacle."

Many obsessed devotees could no longer hold back their curiosity and began to trail the army at high speeds.

"It truly lives up to the legends!"

Master Gold Coin watched the departing legion, his face etched with shock.

He could clearly perceive the daunting aura radiating from every individual soldier.

The true strength of the Automaton Legion was not found simply in its high count of Sage Kings or its peerless gear. Instead, every member was a supreme genius of their respective rank—possessing personal combat strength capable of completely suppressing any ordinary peer!

"The Crossbridge Empire is truly unfortunate—to collide with this force the moment they surface."

Master Gold Coin let out a soft chuckle and faded into the ranks of the spectators at the rear.

Before long, the Automaton Legion reached the frontier of Cloudwood Province.

Waiting there was a massive assembly: one million God King–realm warriors of the Sacred Guard Legion, sixty million True God–realm troops of the Celestial Mountain Legion, and nearly eight hundred million elite soldiers of varying ranks gathered from across the land.

Every soldier turned their gaze toward the mythical legion, their eyes burning with intense passion and desire.

Gaining entry into the Automaton Legion meant access to the most extravagant Cultivation resources and an incredibly prestigious status!

Even a rank-and-file member held authority equivalent to the commander of a major city.

However, it was the supreme glory that called to them most.

To be admired and worshipped wherever one stepped—that was the ultimate aspiration of every warrior!

The soldiers of the Sacred Guard Legion, in particular, still harbored dreams of being promoted.

Multiple powerhouse figures currently in the Automaton Legion had originally climbed the ranks from the Sacred Guard Legion.

The holy river of light remained suspended among the clouds.

Cedric’s Divine Oraclemind power flooded outward like a rising tide, scanning the territories of Unar Province to gauge the strength and positioning of the Crossbridge Empire’s defenses.

"General Cedric!"

Bastian, who led the Sacred Guard Legion, and Hedriel, who commanded the Celestial Mountain Legion, flew toward them to pay their respects. They then knelt with deep devotion before Cillian.

"We greet the Fourth Highness!"

Their respect for Cillian was genuine and deep-seated.

It wasn't merely due to his royal bloodline as a prince of God Mountain, but because he had already reached Level Six of the Sacred Radiance Rank at only a few thousand years of age—a talent that was nothing short of miraculous!

Furthermore, his battle record was terrifying. He had previously challenged a quasi–Divine Oracle across different realms and had even held his own in a duel against a true Divine Oracle.

"Rise, generals. There is no need for such formality," Cillian replied in a neutral tone.

"Finish this quickly. Wipe out the Crossbridge Empire."

Cedric had already synthesized the intelligence regarding the enemy’s numbers and positions provided by Leonardo.

He issued his commands without delay:

"For the time being, ignore Starreach Province. Direct all units to seize Unar Province first—sever the enemy's retreat and supply lines from Starreach Province, and wipe them out completely within the borders of Unar."

"Once those two provinces are purged, we will descend into the lower realm and destroy the Crossbridge Empire’s very heartland."

His goal was the absolute destruction of every soldier the Crossbridge Empire had moved into the Radiant God Realm!

Because of this, the best tactic was to pierce through and capture Ael Fortress, closing off all paths of escape.

Bastian and Hedriel bowed their heads, accepting the strategy.

As they were intimately familiar with the lands of God Mountain, they required no maps to understand the terrain of every province.

"I shall wait here for the news of your glorious victory,"

Leonardo said, cupping his hands. His eyes once again drifted toward the Automaton Legion with lingering awe.

"Once the Automaton Legion takes action, this conflict will surely send shockwaves through the entire Radiant God Realm!"

Cedric ignored the praise.

He was well aware that a multitude of eyes were tracking this campaign.

He didn't just want a win; he wanted to pulverize the Crossbridge Empire’s forces in record time, in such a brutal and undeniable fashion that the invincible reputation of the Automaton Legion would be reinforced!

The massive host finished its preparations.

Cedric walked to the front of the Automaton Legion, his eyes scanning the proud and determined faces of his men. His voice boomed like the striking of hammers.

"Do you feel them? The eyes on your backs!"

"The gazes from behind us—from all of God Mountain, and the whole of the Radiant God Realm. Do you understand what those looks signify?"

The soldiers of the Automaton Legion stood even taller, their expressions turning grave.

How could they not know?

Those were looks of adoration, fear, and hope!

They represented glory, pride, and the weight of their people's expectations!

"A soldier is trained for a thousand days to be used in a single moment!"

"Wiping out the Crossbridge Empire’s rabble is easy. Therefore, I expect more from you—I expect speed!"

"I expect the most ruthless methods!"

"I expect total annihilation!"

"We will not just break their army—we will crush their spirit, destroy their national pride, and force them to understand the true meaning of God Mountain's fury through absolute despair!"

"Answer me—can you achieve this?!"

Cedric thrust his arm into the air and bellowed.

"Yes! Yes!!"

The Automaton Legion roared back in a thunderous, unified voice!

The legions of fanatical followers watching from a distance felt their blood boil with intensity.

To not just kill the foe, but to shatter their very will to fight—this was the definition of an invincible army in their hearts!

The warriors of the Sacred Guard and Celestial Mountain Legions were swept up in the fervor, their own killing intent rising to a peak.

At a signal from Bastian and Hedriel, the Sacred Guard and Celestial Mountain Legions charged forward as the lead wave.

Nearly eight hundred million allied troops poured into Unar Province like a burst dam!

The concentrated storm of killing intent formed a localized cyclone of doom, sweeping across the world!

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