Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 485 -485-A Sudden Strike: Litaran Sends Its Forces Against Crossbridge

Upon hearing those words, the gazes of Lucio and Philip sharpened instantly.

They had already suspected something while stationed in the Abyss Demon Realm, having prepared themselves mentally for such a revelation.

Nevertheless, the mention of fifty million soldiers struck them with a wave of shock and profound anxiety.

Secrecy would have been unnecessary if this were merely another army at the God King-rank.

After all, the mobilization of the previous one hundred million God King-rank troops had never been hidden from view.

This led to a single, inevitable conclusion.

These fifty million warriors possessed power far exceeding the God King-rank!

Experienced figures like Prologue Sage reached this realization at the same moment, and they instinctively held their breath.

The sheer scale of fifty million was the critical factor.

Regardless of the truth, the mere thought of it pushed their nerves to the breaking point.

"A deployment strategy will be formulated by us as quickly as possible," Philip and his companions declared, bowing low to accept their instructions.

"The curse magic formation at the vanguard requires immediate attention," Josephine directed.

"I am entrusting this specific task to the two of you."

"Furthermore, because Olympian God Mountain commands masters capable of weaving such curses, defenses must be bolstered in Unar Province, Starreach Province, and all surrounding territories."

She paused for a second before continuing her briefing.

Aurek was currently preoccupied with his own advancement, but he recognized the threat posed by Olympian God Mountain and the potential for Sage Lord-rank masters within the Celestial Light God Realm. Consequently, he had arranged for the Ouros Disc to be brought in as a countermeasure against any Sage Lords.

Kaos had also been mobilized under his command.

The directive from Aurek was absolute:

Whether the enemy was a Sage Lord or a lesser Divine Oracle, they were to be executed if they obstructed the grand strategy.

The threat of Olympian God Mountain had to be extinguished rapidly to allow the Crossbridge Empire to secure its footing in the Celestial Light God Realm and begin its expansion.

Occupying only a province or two would provide insufficient space for the empire’s future legions, much less its ultimate strategic goals.

Accepting their orders, Lucio and Philip departed.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Joshua sent a private transmission to Fiona.

"Fiona... is the army being gathered this time composed of Sage King-rank legions?"

Fiona looked toward her father but offered no verbal confirmation.

However, the look in her eyes provided the answer he sought.

Joshua’s heart hammered against his ribs in a violent rhythm.

Fifty million troops at the Sage King-rank!

He struggled to comprehend the suffocating pressure such a force would exert upon the world.

...

Just as Philip and Lucio began their efforts to neutralize the curse—

The Chaotic Realm erupted.

Boom—!

The silence was shattered by a massive detonation.

Within the lands once held by the Darkfang Empire, a surprise assault was launched against the Crossbridge Empire’s garrison. Two Divine Oracles led a force of over a dozen Sacred Radiance-rank masters, supported by a massive tide of Sage King and God King-rank fighters, to crush the defensive perimeter.

The aggressor was a dominant power of the Chaotic Realm—

The Litaran Empire!

They were a legitimate quasi-Divine Empire, possessing strength that surpassed even the former SpiritSong Kingdom.

Home to no fewer than three Divine Oracles, the Litaran Empire had always harbored fierce territorial ambitions.

Every faction within the Chaotic Realm was stunned by this sudden strike.

Major powers like the Huenra Empire, the Orel Forest Clan, and the Dochena Empire, along with thousands of smaller sects, were sent into a frenzy.

From the Chehana Forest to Chaos City, and from the Amethyst Highlands to Swigo Mountain, shockwaves were felt everywhere.

"What is the meaning of this?!" the Huenra Emperor demanded, his brow furrowed as he was interrupted during his Cultivation.

"The Crossbridge Empire’s garrison has been ambushed by the Litaran Empire!" a Sage King reported in haste.

"Has the Litaran ruler lost his mind?!"

The Huenra Emperor’s expression darkened, his heart filling with a mixture of rage and disbelief.

"He is a lunatic! A complete fool!"

The Emperor of the Dochena Empire was equally incensed upon receiving the news.

No one had imagined that anyone would be reckless enough to destroy the fragile peace that had only just returned!

...

Inside the Litaran Empire.

"Have you gone insane?!"

"Do you realize the magnitude of the disaster you’ve invited?!"

The former Emperor screamed at the current sovereign, Claren.

Claren remained unmoved, his face a mask of cold indifference.

"The influence of the Crossbridge Empire has already penetrated the Chaotic Realm," he argued coldly.

"It is only a matter of time before they reach further."

"A confrontation between them and the Litaran Empire was inevitable."

"Instead of waiting for them to move, it is better to strike while they are occupied with God Mountain and expel them once and for all!"

The old Emperor lashed out in a fit of rage.

"But don't you see—this action will bring the Crossbridge Empire’s full fury down upon the Chaotic Realm and ruin the balance!"

"How will the other powers react?"

"Even Olympian God Mountain struggles against them. Do you truly comprehend the might of the Crossbridge Empire?"

"Were the fates of the Automaton Legion, the Darkfang Empire, and the Skywing Kingdom not enough of a warning?!"

The old Emperor was trembling with frustration.

Claren responded with a chilling tone,

"In time, you will see that my choice was correct."

"...Did Olympian God Mountain incite you to do this?"

Noticing his son's unwavering confidence, the old Emperor suddenly questioned him.

Claren said nothing.

The truth was immediately clear to the old Emperor.

"What did Silas offer you in exchange?"

After a short pause, Claren answered,

"God Mountain will support the Litaran Empire in dominating the Chaotic Realm. We will take the lands of the Darkfang Empire, the Scions of the Sacred Dragon, and the Skywing Kingdom."

"Furthermore, the Imperial Guard of God Mountain will intervene on our behalf three times."

"You know the legendary strength of that Imperial Guard!"

"These three favors are eternal—as long as Olympian God Mountain stands, the Litaran Empire shall remain secure!"

"Stupid!"

"Completely and utterly stupid!"

The mention of these rewards only deepened the old Emperor’s anger.

"Have you even considered how the Crossbridge Empire will retaliate?!"

"You will live to regret this!"

Claren’s own temper flared.

"The Litaran Empire is not some weakling like the Skywing Kingdom or the Darkfang Empire!"

"If the Crossbridge Empire attempts a counterattack, Olympian God Mountain will not sit by!"

"You have grown old and fearful, satisfied with doing nothing! An empire cannot rise through stagnation!"

"The Chaotic Realm requires a ruler—and I intend to be that master!"

"The empire stands behind me! You are the only one opposing progress!"

"I tell you now—I will never feel regret!"

"The Litaran Empire’s glory will only increase!"

The father and son were locked in a fierce dispute.

"You should start preparing for a war you cannot win," the old Emperor muttered grimly as he turned to leave.

"Hmph!"

A sinister light flickered in Claren’s eyes.

He would have killed the man already if he weren't his own father.

His sister was now a consort within Olympian God Mountain. To have such a connection and not exploit it—to hesitate and cower—would be to throw away the empire’s greatest chance for supremacy.

Regret?

"Heh..."

Claren gave a mocking sneer.

Once Crossbridge was purged from the Chaotic Realm and Starreach Province was blockaded by God Mountain, how could they possibly strike back? They would have to bypass God Mountain itself.

There was risk in the short term, but if they survived it, the rewards would be monumental. It was a gamble worth taking.

As for feeling regret?

If he were prone to regret, he never would have started this war.

...

"He is so blinded by greed that he has lost his mind!"

"Provoking the Crossbridge Empire at this moment is like inviting a pack of wolves into our home!"

The master of Swigo Mountain could not stop himself from cursing the situation.

The Crossbridge Empire’s war with Olympian God Mountain involved far more than simple borders.

The legions they had stationed in the Chaotic Realm were merely biding their time.

The various factions had been observing from the sidelines, hoping the two giants would exhaust each other and leave the rest of them in peace.

Yet the Litaran Emperor had not only failed to stay out of the crossfire—he had charged headlong into the flames!

...

In Starreach Province.

"Your Highness! General!"

"The Litaran Empire from the Chaotic Realm has struck our garrison in a surprise attack!"

The news was delivered without delay.

Elizabeth’s gaze turned frigid.

She was familiar with the reputation of the Litaran Empire.

During her time in the God Realm, she knew the Litaran princess had been wed into Olympian God Mountain, and that Prince Claren was a man of dangerous ambition who sought to conquer the Chaotic Realm.

Now that he held the throne, his recklessness had only grown.

To think he would dare move against the Crossbridge Empire!

"I request permission to lead the punitive force," Ares stated firmly.

After considering it for a moment, Elizabeth gave her consent.

Unar Province was secure, and Starreach Province faced no immediate threats from behind.

...