Chapter 603: Battle and Demon Lord Banquet
On this day in August of the 319th year of the New Divine Calendar, day and night were reversed, and a huge sun appeared across the sky.
The blazing light was comparable to midsummer, causing panic and fear among countless people in the Old Continent.
Then meteors fell to the ground and streaked across the sky, which lasted for more than a month. After more than a month, the meteors became intermittent and countless.
Some say that this was a battle for supremacy between the Allied Forces and the Empire, and that so many people died that the gods brought down punishment.
Others said that it was a terrifying being approaching from the star realm that caused the meteor shower.
Some even said that this was an invasion by foreign enemies, and that the gods had organized an army and were fighting in the sky.
There are many different opinions and speculations, but no one will pay attention to them and no one will tell them the truth.
Not everyone is qualified to participate in the war between gods.
The gods rarely recruit mortals to participate, because mortals cannot survive in the astral plane.
The petitioners who are transformed from believers, or the angels who serve God, are not pure flesh and blood.
Although it is impossible for them to travel in the astral realm for a long time, they can still survive for a short period of time.
In the kingdom of God, they are not afraid of life or death, and have no shortage of food and drink. As long as the gods do not indulge them, they can train and hone their combat skills without any scruples.
They are the most trustworthy warriors of the gods and the last line of defense of the kingdom of God.
When they landed on the floating city and attacked and captured cities and strongholds on the vast land, it meant that the war between gods officially began.
At this moment, the disturbances and conflicts of interest in the main material plane are no longer a big deal.
This battle of gods in the floating city will determine the future of the Helka world.
Thanks to his good relationship with the church, Roy was able to obtain first-hand information.
Moreover, although I dare not get too close, the scanning ability of the Near-Orbit Magic Eye is still there.
As long as you don't try to observe the gods and the mysterious hall, you can still get a glimpse of the real battlefield.
The combination of the two made Luo Yi one of the very few people who had control over the battle situation.
The battle between the two sides really opened Luo Yi's eyes.
First of all, the Naesriel side, although they have gone through the stage of magic industry, it is obvious that they have gone too far.
It can even be said that because of Luo Yi's intrusion, they have embarked on a different path.
For example, they have completely eliminated magic field artillery and have not developed long-range missile technology, but have replaced it with mage towers.
The Mage Tower of Netheril, or more precisely the Arcane Tower, is the best amplifier of magical energy.
Under the control of the tower master, the assistance of the tower spirits, and the manipulation of numerous arcane masters, not only can various types of war magic be flexibly used to carry out targeted attacks;
It can also transform into a turret and carry out long-range fire suppression.
Most importantly, while it has a certain degree of autonomy, it is also a part of the entire floating city network, and can support and unite with each other.
The forbidden magic used by the great arcanists, which is comparable to super divine power, often gathers the power of many wizard towers.
To be honest, the artillery battalion is not on the same level, and there is even a technological gap of several generations between it and Helka's Mage Tower.
Let’s talk about the ground assault force.
Although the Nestriel did not follow the path of tanks and mechas, their golem legions were actually more advanced and more powerful.
The disadvantages of conventional golems are that they are bulky, not flexible enough, and have fixed programs that make them unable to handle complex emergencies.
However, these shortcomings can be compensated by allowing arcanists to remotely control the magic of mental projection.
Moreover, for the arcanists, even if the golem was destroyed, they would only lose some spirit and magic power.
They can also control other iron golems and continue fighting.
In other words, with the Arcane Tower as their supplementary base, they can fight endlessly without fear of harsh environments, life or death.
There's no need for morale or anything like that.
The same principle is vividly demonstrated in the aircraft corps used in aerospace combat.
Compared with the fourth-generation fighter jets of Xianhualing, Naesriel's aircraft has achieved a qualitative leap in unmanned, miniaturized, and multi-machine linkage.
The Arcane Flyer is definitely one of the most popular professions among arcane mages. It requires abundant magic power, a strong mind, and extremely delicate mental power.
For example, they can split their mental power into dozens of strands, each strand controlling a flying machine.
In this way, one person can control dozens of aircraft and practice different tactics.
The professional level of the arcane pilot is divided according to the number of aircraft he controls.
It is said that the most powerful legendary pilot is capable of controlling thousands of combat aircraft by himself and executing various tactics and combined attacks.
It is no exaggeration to say that one man is an army!
That’s not all, not to mention those specially made aircraft. Those that drop bombs and self-destruct commands are common, and there are also those engraved with magic patterns that can use magic.
Although it is expensive, it is really strong in terms of mobility and combat power.
In fact, it is not difficult to see from the above two legions that the training and growth of arcanists is not easy, and their lives are quite expensive.
Even the floating city cannot withstand a large number of casualties among arcane mages, so they basically fight offline.
However, this will also cause another problem - whether it is a golem or a flying vehicle, it is not a human after all.
They lack human flexibility and cannot handle complex situations, so the legion is needed to make up for it.
The Constructed Knights Legion and the Colonial Warriors are such existences.
Although they are also part of the ruling class, you cannot deny that they have to fight for their lives on the battlefield.
Arcane Tower, Flying Machine, Iron Golem, Colonial Warrior, Construct Knight...
These are the basic configurations of an arcane tower. Perhaps each arcane tower is different, or has its own unique characteristics and powers.
However, the existing ones already cover multi-faceted combat needs such as long-range, close-range, air, and ground.
After Luo Yi obtained the information, he handed it over to various project teams and the military without any further ado for in-depth analysis and research.
Although the routes are different, many aspects can be learned from each other, and it can even point out the research direction for Xianhualing.
As for the military, of course they are studying how to respond and how to fight with the existing troops and weapons.
As the saying goes, it is better to be prepared than to be caught unprepared. It is definitely a good idea to prepare more.
As for the God War Legion, that is a completely different style!
In a sense, those who pray for merging are just souls and have no actual form.
Their physical form depends on the reincarnation pool of the Kingdom of God.
Except for angels, almost every god will construct a different physical image based on his or her believers.
As a result, almost all gods choose the one they like best.
So, you can see that all the warriors under the Beast God's command are warriors with excessive levels of violent factors.
For example, the furious moon bear man, the roaring Rhine lion man, the powerful mammoth man, the lightning-like black-spotted cheetah man, and the eagle man soaring in the sky.
And the absolute king among orcs, the Behemoth orc who is like King Kong.
These are all the best among the orcs, with maximum speed and strength.
There are also the Elf God's subordinates, who are mainly rare beings among the elven race.
For example, light elves are extremely rare in reality and are good at light magic.
There are moon elves who can absorb the power of moonlight and praise the moon goddess.
There are also the Silvanesti elves, who have extremely strong dynamic vision and are good at archery, and the Kagunesti elves, who have full physique and are good at close combat.
The dwarf god Moradino's army is filled with exaggerated hill dwarf kings, as well as the three major dwarf royal families: gold dwarves, silver dwarves, and bronze dwarves.
As for Quetzalcoatl's subordinates, most of them appear in the form of animals.
All kinds of extremely powerful beasts that have appeared in Helka's history can be found here.
The ones under the command of the Sun God are the most unified. Angels are high-end combat forces and are also commanders.
The human race mostly appeared in the form of extraordinary strong men, with infantry legions at the front, knights cruising on both sides, and archers and priests for long-range attacks in the middle of the position.
When it comes to organization and coordination, they are undoubtedly the best.
The war of gods they launched was actually far from the order and rhythm that Luo Yi had imagined. Instead, it felt like a swarm of swarms.
However, the weakest ones I saw were all extraordinary-level strongmen.
The individual's military strength covered up the shortcomings of large-scale legionary combat, making the situation less ugly.
This result made Luo Yi somewhat puzzled and a little surprised.
Even gods have cognitive obstacles and are trapped in their own inherent cognitive systems.
When they grew up, large-scale legion warfare was not yet popular. They were accustomed to chaotic battles, and it would be difficult for them to change even if they became gods.
Therefore, in terms of casualties, the losses of the Prayer Legion were far more serious than those of the Arcane Tower.
It often takes two or three petitioners to exchange for one iron golem.
However, these petitioners did not really die just because they died.
When the body dies, the soul will enter the reincarnation pool again. After resurrection, it can take weapons and equipment and go back to the battlefield.
If you want to truly kill them, you have to destroy their souls.
Unless a truly strong person takes action, they can only be killed over and over again until their souls are destroyed.
From this perspective, both sides can actually be said to be immortal to a certain extent. When the war breaks out, it is fierce and cruel, but there is also a feeling that it will never end.
And this "endless" situation is also reflected in the battlefield situation.
The Sun God used the move "Falling Sun" to disrupt the floating city's escape plan. The broken sun turned into a fireball and destroyed the defensive force fields in many locations.
The indigenous gods of Helka used these "loopholes" to send down the army of gods and establish strongholds.
When the angels and petitioners light the sacred bonfire, with the maintenance of these gods behind the scenes, the army of petitioners can come in an endless stream.
Then, the Legion of Prayers gathered at the stronghold and advanced in all directions, engaging in an all-round battle with the local arcane tower.
The outcome of the war will either be the destruction of the Arcane Tower or the loss of control of the Arcane Council over this area.
Or the sacred bonfire will be extinguished and the petitioners will withdraw from the battlefield.
The battle between the two sides was very fierce. Legends and demigods met their end from time to time, and arcane towers and sacred bonfires were destroyed in many places.
However, Luo Yi could also see that the current situation was at most a stage of mutual testing.
The time span is as long as a hundred years. Both sides have been preparing for this battle and obviously have several big moves in mind.
But before the time comes, no one is willing to take it out easily!
However, there is no doubt that this is a good start for the Helka gods.
The war of gods has truly begun, which is an earthquake-like event for the entire Helka world.
Except for the Habsburg Empire, after the signing of the Treaty of Lutetia, the political economy stagnated and social unrest became more severe.
Others, even the Slavic Empire, chose to lay low. No one wanted to run into trouble at this time.
The powerful ones of the natural disaster, including the legends, almost all chose to remain silent. They didn't even walk outside.
After the war, the third-level transcendent who had almost become cannon fodder suddenly found that he seemed to be able to shake again.
However, "silence" does not mean no action. In fact, the promotion and development of the magic energy industry by various countries is still quite rapid.
At this time, the various crude industries developed during the war began to be cultivated in a more detailed and in-depth direction, and also expanded the depth and breadth of the industry.
Not to mention anything else, there are already 17 or 18 brands of the same everyday Magic Power sedan, which is a grand occasion of blooming of a hundred flowers.
It is worth mentioning that after the War of Gods began, the existence of the Netherese civilization was no longer a secret among the ruling class.
Correspondingly, the Netheril's plot and the harm of environmental pollution were also known to the ruling class.
At this point, it is impossible for you to make them completely abandon the magic industry.
The explosion of productivity has brought about a significant improvement in living standards. After tasting the benefits, even if you are willing to go back to the farming age, it depends on whether those ordinary people who have not had enough food will be happy?
Besides, competition between countries has always been cruel. If you don't develop, you will be a lamb to be slaughtered.
If other countries see you, they won’t sympathize with you.
However, industrial development cannot slow down, but environmental protection must also be put on the agenda.
Although the Church of the Sun God could not spare much energy, it still used the "Environmental Protection Law" of Flower Leader as a model to promote the control of industrial pollution in various countries.
This, in turn, made the environmental protection equipment developed by Xianhualing show signs of selling well, which was considered a windfall for him.
Of course, at this time, Luo Yi no longer cared about these small amounts of money. While he was paying attention to the war of gods, he was more focused on promoting the abyss strategy.
According to his original idea, he would take it step by step, without being arrogant or impatient, and move forward step by step.
Once he defeats the last demon lord of the 138th level of the abyss, he will be the undisputed king of the abyss, and no one’s opposition will be of any use!
But in fact, the start of the war between gods forced him to speed up.
He adjusted his strategy from a steady and cautious approach to an active and proactive one.
The method is also simple, which is to issue an ultimatum to those demon lords from near to far.
Either offer your true name, offer your loyalty,
Either the missiles would pave the way, or the expeditionary force would push directly to the doorstep, destroy the demon fortress, and kill or expel the demon lord.
The attitude of choosing between the two shows Luo Yi's toughness. However, in order to speed up, he still offered relatively generous conditions to those demon lords.
The true name must be offered; it is the foundation and cannot be shaken.
However, Loy could sign a relatively loose treaty with them.
For example, after they surrender, Loyi will not ask them to fight for him, will not drive them as slaves, and may even give them considerable autonomy.
Of course, specific offerings are indispensable every year.
In other words, Luo Yi gave them the right to "obey orders but not announcements". As long as it did not involve betrayal, everything would be fine.
This also makes many demon lords excited.
Especially those demon lords who have no backing and rely solely on their own efforts.
They are not like Alex, the Lord of the Abyss Gnolls, who has the support of Yeenoghu, the King of Gnolls. Even if they cannot win or lose their territory, they can still live well.
If they abandon their territory and run away, they will lose their status as demon lords.
Over time, if the number of believers cannot be maintained, it may even be possible for the divine fire to be extinguished and the strength of a demigod to fall.
This result is something they absolutely cannot bear.
From this perspective, surrendering to Luo Yi is nothing.
Luo Yi's move was obviously to "suppress and appease at the same time".
The one who was most sensitive to the strategic changes was not the many generals of the Flower Territory, but the dark elf lord Ophelia, who was outside the core of power.
She gave Roy a suggestion.
Abyss Fortress, beneath the Demon Throne.
Luo Yi lowered his head slightly, looked at Ophelia who was half-kneeling on the ground, and asked: "You mean, you want me to hold a banquet of the demon lord level?"
The dark elf lord Ophelia said respectfully: "Yes, my lord!"
"Can you tell me more specifically?"
"Your strength is obvious to all. No one in the entire 138th floor of the abyss can stop you. It's only a matter of time before you completely dominate this place.
They actually know all this!"
"Hold a banquet and invite all the demon lords to come. Let them witness your power and the invincibility of the Iron Legion.
They will naturally be afraid, anxious, and hesitant!"
"When the time comes, those who are willing to surrender to you will naturally offer their true names."
"If you are unwilling, then you are naturally an enemy and should be completely destroyed!"
(End of this chapter)
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