Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 480 -480-The Royal Court Petitions for the Deployment of the God Mountain Imperial Guard

"Past those massive battalions, they also have quasi–Sage Lords, Proto–World Relics, and a group of Divine Oracles commanding the field!"

"Furthermore, the Crossbridge Empire's sovereign had the audacity to personally send his Empress and imperial consorts to the front to oversee the war effort—such a move radiates absolute certainty!"

"The foundations supporting the Crossbridge Empire must reach the Divine Empire level, granting them enough power to challenge our Olympian God Mountain directly!"

"They must be treated as a peer-level rival, much like the Devers Divine Empire or the Frostwinter Realm!"

This engagement had served as a violent wake-up call for him.

However, the cost of this realization was the total loss of a Sacred Guard Legion under his leadership.

"Is it... time to call upon the God Mountain Imperial Guard?"

Mason, the Minister of Adjudication, spoke with a heavy scowl.

Roland signaled for him to stop with a raised hand.

"Before anything else, we must gather comprehensive intelligence regarding the Crossbridge Empire."

"The God Mountain Imperial Guard is no minor asset. If they are sent out, the goal must be nothing less than the total destruction of the foe."

"Ignorance has already cost us dearly. We cannot permit a repeat of such a blunder."

"Currently, the crisis in Cloudwood Province is pressing. Dispatch reinforcements immediately, and send two quasi–Sage Lords to take command of the front. We need to stabilize the lines and stop the situation from getting worse."

"Whether a Sage Lord must be called upon is a matter that only His Majesty can decide."

"Our primary focus is to blunt the catastrophic fallout of this loss."

"If this failure is allowed to fester, the prestige of Olympian God Mountain will be gravely wounded!"

The shockwaves from this event were indeed massive.

They had originally planned to showcase the Automaton Legion’s power to the entire world, which is why the mobilization had been so public and grand.

Now, hiding the truth was impossible—every major power had their gaze fixed upon them.

It was as if they had hoisted a massive boulder only to drop it on their own feet—an embarrassment more painful than words could describe.

"I concur with Lord Roland’s strategy," Harrison added with a nod.

Suddenly—

A scout burst into the chamber to deliver an urgent report.

"My lords! The capital is descending into chaos!"

Roland and his peers frowned, instantly projecting their Divine Oracle mind power across the city.

...

"The Crossbridge Empire is cowardly and foul—they used waves of cheap soldiers to trap the Automaton Legion! There is no glory in such a win!"

"Well said! We demand that Olympian God Mountain send an army to wipe them out right now!"

"We beg His Majesty to unleash the God Mountain Imperial Guard, shatter the Crossbridge legions, and reclaim the honor of Olympian God Mountain!"

The boulevards of the capital were drowning in a literal sea of humanity.

Amidst thunderous roars, billions of citizens gathered beneath the Wavefang Shield Palace.

Using magic to weave banners of light, they displayed their demands:

"Deploy the God Mountain Imperial Guard! Destroy Crossbridge! Avenge our shame and bring back our glory!"

Every demonstrator was shouting until their voices cracked.

The total defeat of the Automaton Legion had cut them to the core, sparking a wildfire of rage.

They hungered to repay this insult a hundredfold and grind that lower-realm trash empire into the dirt.

The most devoted followers knelt in the dirt before the Wavefang Shield Palace in desperate petition.

In the Celestial Light God Realm, the God Mountain Imperial Guard was a legendary force, the ultimate symbol of military supremacy.

Only their might could squash the Crossbridge Empire like insects and purge this unprecedented stain on their honor!

Thus, the people pleaded—their cries shook the very heavens!

...

Within a concealed, drifting divine palace.

Cillian stood behind Silas, looking battered and weary as he recounted the battlefield events piece by piece.

The two of them looked down at the simmering capital below.

"Father! I have failed to live up to your hopes!"

Cillian’s eyes were bloodshot.

This disaster had wounded him just as deeply.

His post in the Automaton Legion was meant to be a path of growth and trust, yet in one fight, the legion was gone and Olympian God Mountain had become a global joke.

"Your journey has been too easy until now. This failure might actually serve you well as a lesson," Silas remarked.

He was no longer showing the rage he had displayed in the great hall.

He was now eerily composed, his thoughts entirely focused on the sudden emergence of the Crossbridge Empire.

He had previously kept a close watch on the Eura Continent in the lower realm.

Past reports described it as nothing but a Savage Land—how could a formidable Divine Empire rise from such a place so abruptly?

"Go now and find some rest," Silas said, dismissing Cillian.

A moment later, his will stirred.

A radiant silhouette stepped out from the empty air, radiating the overwhelming pressure of a Sacred Radiance–rank expert.

"Go. Conduct a thorough investigation of the Crossbridge Empire."

"Since they have shown their teeth, their actual power likely far exceeds what we have witnessed so far."

Silas gave the command.

"As you wish," Bold replied with a deep bow before vanishing back into the void.

Silas then turned to leave, making his way toward a clandestine department that operated outside the four ministries.

This was the gathering place for the Tarot Masters, astrologers, and spies of Olympian God Mountain—one of the pillars of their Cultivation foundation.

...

The news of the Automaton Legion's destruction continued to spread like wildfire.

Demands for the God Mountain Imperial Guard to be deployed moved from the capital to the provinces, and the public mood was beginning to spiral out of control.

"It appears the Crossbridge Empire truly dealt a painful blow to Olympian God Mountain," the Golden-Plumed Gryphon remarked with a sigh, watching the throngs of protesters at the Cloudwood Province border.

The reaction wouldn't be this violent if the wound wasn't deep.

They had set out to break others, only to be broken themselves. Such a reversal was an intolerable pill to swallow.

"However, Olympian God Mountain will finally be forced to wake up after this."

"From here on, things won't be easy for the Crossbridge Empire."

"The power balance in the Celestial Light God Realm is about to shift."

"We should begin our own preparations early."

The Golden-Plumed Gryphon looked toward Unar Province, his gaze filled with deep thought.

...

Unar Province.

Once the battlefield had been cleared,

Five hundred thousand sets of Automaton Legion divine-puppet constructs were gathered and moved back to Ael Fortress.

The strength of the Automaton Legion was largely derived from these very constructs.

Crafted from exotic metals and standing hundreds of meters tall, they were carved with potent law patterns. Their plating was treated for maximum flexibility—they looked like metallic gods of war, both massive and terrifying.

Soldiers wearing these suits gained incredible defense from the materials and runes, and could even tap into runic power to multiply their own combat ability.

This was the pride of Olympian God Mountain’s craftsmanship!

Even Josephine and Lucio had expressed genuine admiration for the design upon inspecting them.

Now that the Crossbridge Empire held them, they were considered priceless treasures of war.

With five hundred thousand sets, they had enough to outfit a whole new elite force.

The Prologue Sage and the Lord of Sacred Light shared a laugh.

The Automaton Legion, once worshipped by the people of Olympian God Mountain, had been wiped out by Crossbridge—and their legendary gear would now serve their enemies.

It was undeniable: in large-scale warfare, the Crossbridge Empire seemed to have no equal.

They only grew more powerful with every conflict—so much so that even the empire's inner circle struggled to see the limit of their strength.

Just then—

The group sent by Lighton reached Ael Fortress through secret routes, having successfully entered the Celestial Light God Realm.

"I greet Your Majesty the Empress! Princess Fiona! Princess Belinda!"

Lighton bowed with deep respect.

Lucio and Philip watched him with visible surprise.

"Rise," Josephine said, her eyes on Lighton.

"Is His Majesty still within the Divine Sanctuary?"

"His Majesty is currently in deep meditation, working toward a breakthrough," Lighton answered.

"He has commanded me to bring the Chaotic Artifacts gathered from the Abyss Demon Realm to the front."

As he spoke, the attendants behind him revealed a vast hoard of Chaotic Artifacts, each radiating a heavy, suffocating pressure!