Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 580 -580-Tablet of Destiny, Mastering Fate

Once the assembly ended, the various branch heads departed in succession. Within the majestic hall, only the Sea God of the Star Sea and Sophia stayed behind.

"Grandfather."

Sophia offered her respects.

Even after her reincarnation, her memories had fully returned. She remained Sophia, the cherished granddaughter of the Sea Temple Master.

The Sea God of the Star Sea was fully aware of her rebirth. Upon the return of the God of Wisdom and the War Executor, he discovered that his granddaughter now ruled as the Empress of the Crossbridge Empire.

"Do you intend to head back?" he inquired.

Sophia gave a nod before posing her question, "Grandfather, could you explain what the Tablet of Destiny truly is?"

For a brief instant, the Sea God of the Star Sea grew quiet.

"Anyone who climbs the Tablet of Destiny, provided they survive, is fated to attain the Empyrean Sanctum. They'll also claim a share of fortune and possibly shoulder the weight of destiny's mandate."

"Shoulder the weight of destiny's mandate?" Sophia's eyes widened in shock. "Does that mean... they could ascend to the eternal Sage Rank?"

The Eternal Sage Rank!

It stood as a mythic pinnacle.

To this day, at least, no tales spoke of anyone actually achieving it. The sheer dreadfulness of that level remained a mystery to all.

Legends whispered of just one thing: the Eternal Sage Rank allowed glimpses into the Fate River, insights into every creature's destiny, and command over fate itself!

The Sea God of the Star Sea affirmed with a nod.

Yet he added, "Still, certainty eludes all things. Survival holds the key. Merely ascending the tablet opens that door."

He had no intention of meddling in Sophia's role as Empress. Though the Crossbridge Empire faced threats from every direction, the figure atop the Tablet of Destiny boasted boundless promise.

"Moreover," the Sea God of the Star Sea fixed his gaze on Sophia, "the Starfont Divine Court and the Reincarnation Divine Court are forging an alliance through talks."

"Much like their assault on the Star Divine Court in the past, they're gearing up for a total onslaught against the Crossbridge Empire. Powers across the Star Sea's domains will join in. Even the ancient lineages from the Star Source World and the Reincarnation World will step into the fray."

He halted briefly, then pressed on, "As the Grand Master of the Sea God Temple, the Pantheon binds me tightly, limiting my actions. Mobilizing the Judges lies beyond my reach. At best, I can dispatch a handful of True Sage Masters and budding Empyrean Sanctum talents for aid, but such scant forces..."

His words trailed off, yet the implication hung heavy.

Mere ripples in a vast sea!

Sophia held her tongue.

She grasped her grandfather's constraints all too well. Urgency demanded she relay this intelligence swiftly to the Aetherian Sanctuary.

...

Following the summit between the Stellar Saint-Emperor and the Reincarnation Holy Emperor, hostilities around the Endless Forest Sea had ground to a halt.

Deep in the Fire Extreme Star Domain, a grand chamber hosted two rival factions facing off.

Representing the Starfont Divine Court were the Eternal Glory God King, Starwatcher God-King, and the seven marquises.

The Reincarnation Divine Court had dispatched Dark Keep’s War God, Hellshark, and their cohorts.

Joining them were heavyweights like the Apocalypse Temple Master Lindsey, the Slaughter Angel of the True Knowledge Council, Thunder Warden Clan Leader Leon, the Lord of the Endless River, the Lord of the Four Symbols Secret Realm, and the Lord of the Starry Realm...

Leaders from Star Sea's myriad powers had converged.

"Storm Thunder God has perished, and we've pieced together Aurek’s might; he commands battle power at the Empyrean Sanctum level."

Leonel, the Lord of the Sanctuary of Peace, presented the compiled intel.

"Yet apart from the Eternal Sunfire War God and the Cursefont Star God, no genuine Empyrean Sanctum guardians stand by his side. The true challenge lies in his horde of tens of billions of Sage Lords."

The Lord of the Endless River creased his forehead in concern.

"That massive army isn't solely Sage Lords, is it? Rumors say some master time and space laws, while others are curse-wielding sorcerers capable of slaying foes above their level."

"That's correct."

Leon's mind still churned with discomfort from that clash.

"Their synergy allows them to obliterate a full-fledged Sage Master outright. In raw combat prowess, they fall short of nothing."

Seated at the head, the Dark Keep War God loomed with an aura of dominance.

His lethal presence chilled the very order of the Fire Extreme Star Domain to a standstill.

He cast a sharp look toward the Starfont Divine Court's representatives.

Once bitter foes locked in mortal combat, now they shared this space, plotting a united front against a mutual adversary. The irony stung!

"You've tangled with the Crossbridge Empire already," the Dark Keep War God locked eyes with Starwatcher God-King, "What are your insights?"

Unease stirred within Starwatcher God-King.

His humiliating rout had become public knowledge.

Still, he masked any turmoil on his features.

At present, the Crossbridge Empire loomed as the shared foe of both Divine Courts. Unity was essential to crush it.

He declared, "A direct clash relying solely on Divine Court might would demand no fewer than 100 billion elite soldiers."

These soldiers needed to match frontier defense standards, every one at Sacred Radiance rank or higher!

The Dark Keep War God’s gaze sharpened at those words.

Hellshark, the Lord of the Four Symbols Secret Realm, and the rest exchanged stunned glances.

Starwatcher God-King went on, "Or we could assemble sufficient potential Empyrean Sanctum forces and summon a few authentic Empyrean Sanctum powerhouses to dismantle those armies directly."

"Failing that, victory in this conflict will slip away."

"Is the Crossbridge Empire truly that formidable?"

Doubt colored the voices of several leaders.

They acknowledged Aurek's slaying of Storm Thunder God, but that feat belonged to Aurek alone.

"Regarding combat strength," Starwatcher God-King elaborated, "That legion of tens of billions of Sage Lords could ravage the cosmos unchecked!"

"The Eternal Sunfire War God and Cursefont Star God teeter on Empyrean Sanctum's edge, having felled multiple potential Empyrean Sanctum rivals. Each could hold off ten or even scores of peers!"

"Aurek dispatched Storm Thunder God—you witnessed the horrifying might he unleashed."

"He poses a colossal danger to any true Empyrean Sanctum."

"To fell him for good, a single Empyrean Sanctum won't suffice. Wiping out his tens of billions-strong army will prove fiendishly tough as well."

Those gathered pored over the reports in silence.

This breakdown captured the Crossbridge Empire's formidable arsenal.

"The Divine Courts can't spare that volume of forces."

The Dark Keep War God conceded bluntly.

A hundred billion elites would drain both Divine Courts' stockpiles dry.

Such a commitment rendered the alliance pointless.

It clashed with the Reincarnation Divine Court's aims.

"The Reincarnation Divine Court will commit one hundred billion elite troops."

The Dark Keep War God announced, "We'll rally as many True Sage Masters and potential Empyrean Sanctum experts as feasible. For Empyrean Sanctum involvement, I'll seek the Holy Emperor's verdict."

"The Starfont Divine Court must mirror our commitment. The Apocalypse Temple, Four Symbols Secret Realm, Endless River, and fellow powers each owe one hundred billion troops at Sacred Radiance rank or above, plus ample True Sage Masters and potential Empyrean Sanctum forces."

"It falls short."

Starwatcher God-King scowled. "To eliminate Aurek, five Empyrean Sanctum at minimum are required."

He recognized that hidden ancient powers lurked in the shadows, goading others into battling the Crossbridge Empire.

Yet until those mysteries unraveled, the ancients would hold back from direct action.

Encircling tens of billions with three hundred billion elites offered numerical superiority, but triumph remained dubious.

Two Empyrean Sanctum targeting Aurek carried equal uncertainty.

The Starfont Divine Court refused to gamble on vague odds.

"Aurek felled Storm Thunder God, so the Lord of the Formless will undoubtedly act," Lindsey pointed out. "The ancient heirs will seize the chaos to attack too, easing our burden."

"I've caught wind that certain old powers are monitoring closely and could join the fight anytime."

Murmurs filled the chamber.

The majority of factions sought to skimp on their alliance shares, hoarding strength for themselves.