Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 515 -515-Devers Divine Empire in Panic
Previously on Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined...
"So, the Crossbridge Empire has stirred up the Giants... Excellent!"
As events played out, the Office of Light showed no signs of concern; rather, its thoughts turned to scheming.
Tensions in the Star Sea were rising sharply, with full-scale war looming close, so stabilizing things here was essential.
The Crossbridge Empire's meddling had tipped the scales against the Peace Committee. Sure, backup from headquarters might arrive, but that would only highlight his own failures!
Should the Giants step in, they could curb the Crossbridge Empire's advances, restore balance to the Celestial Light God Realm, and offer indirect support to the Peace Committee.
On top of that, by riling up this unruly group, the chaotic race's might would push the Celestial Light God Realm's powers to shun contact with them, blocking any further growth for the Crossbridge Empire.
Kaos fixed his gaze on the divine temple of the royal palace, deep in contemplation.
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Beyond the divine temple of the royal palace.
"Your Majesty, a Sacred Envoy decree has arrived!"
Angie rushed in, clutching the urgent command.
Upon spotting it, Josephine offered a deep bow.
Lucio, Philip, and the rest linked to the Celestial Light God Realm, along with Master Gold Coin from the master library, all dropped to their knees.
Angie unrolled the decree, her commanding tone ringing out.
"Now that the Celestial Light God Realm lies within Crossbridge territory, the Empire seizes full control of this god realm domain at once. All who resist the Empire, obstruct its rule, or decline submission face execution."
"I receive the decree."
Josephine accepted the scroll.
The group rose to their feet.
Grasping the hidden implications, Lucio and Philip faced Angie and inquired,
"Lord Angie, has His Majesty completed his ascension?"
Angie gave a nod.
"Indeed, His Majesty's ascension got cut short. Details remain unclear. Furthermore, General Suggwoth has wrapped up affairs in the Abyss Demon Realm and heads to the Celestial Light God Realm shortly."
"By His Majesty's command, the Empire prepares to venture into the starry sky of all races!"
"Does this stem from the Primordial Giants?"
Philip questioned.
Angie nodded once more.
He wouldn't presume to interpret the divine intentions.
Upon hearing this, Sherana and the others felt a profound jolt.
Right as the two Divine Courts teetered on the edge of conflict, the Empire boldly thrust itself into the starry sky of all races!
That explained the decree's ruthless edge, sparing no expense!
Lucio and Philip caught on.
His Majesty now ignored the tangled alliances in the Celestial Light God Realm, opting instead to smash through obstacles outright. Defiers would meet their end!
Though the precise trigger eluded them, the decree stood firm.
Plans to secure God Mountain halted for now, and Josephine swiftly commanded legions to seal off the Eternal Winter Divine Empire, Starlight Colonnade, Primordial Sacred Land, and similar sites.
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At the same time,
Suggwoth guided his forces into the minor Wayshift Realm, claiming the Star-realm gate and stationing two ancient Sage Lords plus a million Sage King rank void warlocks to defend it.
Legions from the Abyss Demon Realm stayed put, unmoved from their posts.
As the gateway to the Star Sea, the Star-realm gate's watch wasn't to fend off invaders from outside, but to launch strikes whenever needed.
Suggwoth himself commanded eight Sage Lords and thirty million void warlocks as they pushed into the Celestial Light God Realm.
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Within the Twelvefold Sky Sanctuary,
The Emperor Points fueling the ascension dwindled to almost nothing.
Aurek broke through to the Sage Lord rank at last!
Over the Eura Continent's heavens, vibrant rainbow clouds twisted and danced, while the flower of truth bloomed downward.
The world's map ballooned outward by hundreds of folds, with laws of order revealing themselves, lifting the realm to match god realm stature!
What was once mere magical energy evolved into true magical power, granting even common folk entry-level ranks.
In essence, Aurek's solo might had reshaped the fate of every being across the world.
This surge, in turn, bolstered the Crossbridge Empire's overall strength.
The clash in the small Wayshift Realm yielded seven hundred trillion Emperor Points.
Yet these barely registered for Aurek.
His real interest locked onto the Primordial Giants!
Ares, teaming with the Peace Envoy of the Sun, had slain an ancient Sage Lord realm Primordial Giant, with Ares landing the decisive strike.
That fight racked up eight hundred trillion Emperor Points—over tenfold the haul from a typical ancient Sage Lord.
With the Primordial Giants bold enough to challenge the Crossbridge Empire, the moment was ripe to wipe them out.
Venturing into the starry sky of all races promised even richer Emperor Points.
To tackle the Primordial Giants, deploying the Titan made perfect sense.
Accumulating close to two thousand trillion Emperor Points now, a clean sweep of the Celestial Light God Realm would suffice to boost the Titan to level 21.
The Divine Oracle legions would spearhead the Empire's leap into the wider world and the starry skies beyond.
Fresh from his Sage Lord ascension, Aurek delved into the Twelvefold Sky Sanctuary's governing rules, claiming total command over them before exiting the Supreme Sanctuary.
In that instant, his supreme might, fused with imperial fate, destiny, and national laws, surged within him to an unfathomable height.
He seemed close at hand, yet distant across myriad realms!
"Time to truly survey this vast Star Sea cosmos."
Aurek extended his mind toward the Gold Giant Gate, delving into the boundless starry expanse.
A fresh chapter in his saga stood ready to unfold!
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Devers Divine Empire.
Deep in the divine temple,
A general hurried inside and knelt low.
"Your Majesty, urgent developments near Olympian Mountain. The Crossbridge Empire rallies its legions and advances on our frontiers."
"What?!"
Shock rippled through the hall's ministers.
The Devers Divine Empire waged a brutal war against the Eternal Winter Divine Empire, its top creation legions and vital troops locked in frontline combat.
Should the Crossbridge Empire strike now, victory would slip from Devers' grasp entirely!
The Crossbridge Empire's grand designs shone clear. Their mobilization signaled intent to swallow Devers whole!
Kichin grasped this fully, yet the Eternal Winter Divine Empire's shadow loomed too near, rendering escape from this bind all but impossible.
Ministers argued endlessly, but no countermeasures emerged.
After all, the Crossbridge Empire had earlier repelled the Peace Committee outright, butchering and even binding the Office of Peace, the Peace Envoy of the Sun, and the Seven Guardians of Light.
Before such overwhelming force, tricks fell flat. Yielding might be the sole path.
Naturally, none voiced it.
Kichin sank into prolonged doubt and reflection.
Cornered and alone, his only move appeared to be embracing the Peace Committee's earlier offer—ally with the Primordial Sacred Land, Starlight Colonnade, Cloudcrown Sanctum, and fellow ancient powers to stand against the Crossbridge Empire.
Then, hold out for aid from Peace Committee central or the Primordial Giants' descent.
"Deal with the Eternal Winter Divine Empire front. I'll manage the other matters. All of you, withdraw."
Kichin delivered his ultimate decree.
With the ministers gone, he made straight for the Peace Committee.
"Lord Sacred Envoy, Kichin, sovereign of the Devers Divine Empire, seeks your presence."
A quasi-Sage Lord inside the Peace Committee announced.
"He couldn't hold back after all."
The Office of Light let out a cold laugh.
Absent threats to their stakes, these sorts would never cough up concessions.
The Crossbridge Empire's relentless push would no doubt rouse every rival faction.
And this was the very chance he craved!
"Turn him away."
The Office of Light shut it down without hesitation, then promptly directed,
"Dispatch secret missives to Cloudcrown Sanctum, Sea God Temple, Flame Eagle Clan, and the like."
Devers Divine Empire had to crumble, or at minimum, suffer a crushing blow from the Crossbridge Empire.
That alone would awaken Cloudcrown Sanctum, Sea God Temple, and others to the peril: fail to halt the Crossbridge Empire, and doom awaited them all!
United resistance, enduring until Peace Committee headquarters, the Star-Source Divine Court, or Primordial Giants arrived, would gather the might to overwhelm the true Sage Master and shatter the Crossbridge Empire for good!
Though the reason for the Primordial Giants' grudge against the Crossbridge Empire puzzled them, their hostile approach was undeniable!
This very threat would forge unity among the Celestial Light God Realm's powers.