At this moment, the most vulnerable entity is none other than the Holy Glory Empire.
As the only supreme artifact on the entire continent that can resist the energy of the abyss, and possessing the Phoenix Perching on the Thousand-Year-Old Wutong Tree that can continuously provide energy, the Holy Glory Empire is obviously an impregnable wall for the abyss.
But the Abyss Order must be breached, not only because it is difficult to invade, but more so because... this is the empire of the Princess!
Countless powerful beings from the abyss appeared around the Holy Glory Empire, including at least forty or fifty mortal gods, completely surrounding the Holy Glory Empire!
Originally, the Holy Glory Empire also had about twenty human gods, but now it seems that the number is completely unequal, and the opponent has the power of the abyss, making their energy even more terrifying. Fortunately, the Holy Glory Empire has a natural aversion to the power of the abyss, otherwise the possibility of successfully resisting it would be extremely low!
The powerful members of the Abyss Order were in mid-air, surrounded by various legions on all sides. The scene was vast and shocking, and many gods who had been devoured were also around them.
"People of the Holy Glory Empire, you have three minutes to consider: either submit... or your nation is destroyed!"
The gods living in the Holy Empire were not to be outdone and made their appearances one after another.
The nine-colored deer appeared out of thin air, and the little baby god of fortune stared with wide, bell-like eyes, guarding the east of the Holy Radiance Empire: "The Holy Radiance Empire will not allow you to set foot on the ground! The gods of the East will be suppressed by me, the little god of fortune!"
Below, the mother of the Little God of Fortune, with tears in her eyes, raised her head and looked up with the people of the Holy Glory Empire, receiving the blessing of the colorful light with tears in her eyes.
On the other side, two phoenixes, their bodies engulfed in powerful and intense flames and radiating first-order divine power, spread their wings, one in the north and the other in the south.
"Holy Empire, the Abyss stands still! Anyone who dares to trespass will be burned to ashes by the two gods, Phoenix and Phoenix!"
In the west, a colossal black-blue Qilin swept across the land, and the Rain God, who had successfully ascended to the first tier under the faith of the Holy Glory Empire's citizens, roared in fury:
"The Holy Empire is inviolable! The west of the Holy Empire shall be protected by the Rain God!"
People gazed devoutly at the deity who had brought both disaster and growth to the Holy Empire, their emotions a complex mix, and they prayed continually for Him.
They were just ordinary civilians of the Holy Glory Empire. Before the city gates fell, they were powerless and everything had to be left to the Holy Glory Empire's army.
"Citizens of the Holy Glory Empire, live and die with the Holy Glory Empire!"
The gods guarding the four directions provided a buffer period of time.
The mortal gods of the Holy Glory Empire, as top-tier combatants and key members of the defense effort while the young lady was away, were all under immense pressure.
Yun Shenhai immediately cursed, "Damn it... There used to be so few gods among humans, but now that chaos has come, they've all suddenly appeared. There are forty of them alone who are besieging my Holy Glory Empire. Why don't we just charge out and fight them!"
Fang Si gave him a cold look: "Don't be impatient. The more urgent the situation, the calmer you need to be."
Yun Shenhai was exasperated: "Fang Si, this is the Abyss Order! Our Azure Academy has already been destroyed, and now it's the Holy Radiance Empire's turn? How am I supposed to stay calm?!"
Fang Si's head was throbbing: "But acting impulsively isn't the solution!"
Just then, a knight clad in golden armor silently stepped forward. His golden hair shone brighter than the sun, and his gaze was sharp and piercing. He no longer possessed the childishness he usually had. Yet, as he stood in the center of the assembled gods, his imposing presence was no less than anyone else's.
Instead, he came against the light, his eyes cold and his murderous aura sweeping over from all sides, instantly silencing the scene.
"Everyone, the world is in dire straits. The young lady has her mission to complete. We are no longer children who need her protection to barely survive. Today... we have only one task: to guard the city gates before the young lady returns—we must not allow any gate to fall! Even if it costs us our lives, we cannot allow anyone from the Abyss Order to enter the territory of my Holy Radiance Empire!"
"This battle is a world war. I urge everyone to obey orders and follow my command—that of Quan Qingchi, the provisional Grand Marshal of the Holy Glory Empire—at this critical juncture, and to defend our nation's borders to the death!!"
"..."
"We will obey the Marshal's command and will fight with all our might to defend our nation's borders!"
That innocent and kind-hearted boy from back then now stands here, clad in golden armor, wielding a long sword. At his command, countless powerful warriors willingly submit.
Quan Qingchi was given supernatural abilities by Quan Ji, but due to insufficient talent, he could only specialize in martial arts.
He knew he was still far behind others, so he put in ten times, even a hundred times, more effort to improve himself and cultivate his character!
Blessed by two imperial advancements, and with his own considerable martial arts talent, he has reached the half-step of the Martial God realm, though he has not yet reached it. His aura is imposing, and the power of a strongman is unrestrained.
He stared intently at the distant horizon, then withdrew his gaze, unfolded a map with both hands, and began to give instructions.
"In this battle, we not only have to defend the city gates, but we have also received war reports from other countries. Thirty-two first-level empires have been destroyed, and two second-level empires have been destroyed. No third-level or higher empires have been destroyed yet, but the situation is not good. Before the great battle, we swore that any survivors from the destroyed countries should seek refuge in our Holy Glory Empire. We also need to find a way to bring the survivors to safety. Elder Lingyun, there are underground tunnels and teleportation arrays under the Azure Academy. I will entrust the matter of accepting the survivors to you."
The mortal god Ling Yun nodded: "Leave it to me."
This battle will undoubtedly be the most difficult one for the Holy Glory Empire since Quan Ji inherited the throne.
Life and death are in their hands.
In the current situation, it would be extremely difficult to fight against the sudden emergence of the abyss forces.
All they could do was hold on and wait for the young lady's return.
Before this—their resolve was absolutely unwavering!
Is Quan Qingchi afraid?
Afraid!
He has always been timid.
However... Quan Qingchi knew he had to step forward.
Every move he makes is crucial; the slightest mistake could lead to eternal infamy and sin for all eternity!
He carefully considered and calculated every step he took.
And he wasn't fighting alone.
He carries the spirit of the departed Fang Bading and the trust of all the people of the Holy Glory Empire!
Fine beads of sweat gradually dripped from the boy's forehead.
Everyone was so nervous they dared not breathe.
The legions within the Holy Empire also began to mobilize, taking up their respective positions to guard alongside the gods!
The Abyss Order sneered coldly: "It's nothing but the resistance of ants... Since that's the case, then let's grant your wish to destroy the country."
"attack!!!"
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