This was a very successful surprise attack.

Not only was it completely unexpected, but the battle was also almost a one-sided crushing.

No one anticipated that the Bloodline of the Free City State Alliance would leave their main forces unmoved and suddenly have their high-ranking members nearly all emerge.

Hundreds of Bloodlines, whose power was at least at the level of Blazing Sun, appeared like a ghostly army in the Dragon Ridge Mountain Range. In past battles, even Legendary figures who were enough to anchor the formation appeared in droves. Such a powerful force gathered together was not something that any internally hollow Old God Divine Palace could resist.

Perhaps, when facing armies protected by Divine Artifacts and mythological protection, the Blazing Sun and Legendary figures couldn't exert an overwhelming power. But when these Legendaries began to use "sneak attacks," everything changed.

Faced with the surprise attack of the High Tier Bloodline, the divine halls of the Old Gods were devoured as if in a sea of Undead and Demon Beasts.

The Bloodline warriors had never felt so exhilarated.

In the past, due to Divine Artifacts and the protection of the Old Gods, each of their battles was extremely arduous.

But today's "sneak attack" allowed them to experience a different kind of joy.

The so-called feeling of top players overpowering a beginner's village.

However, as the deputy commander of this surprise action, the second figure of the City State Alliance, Haral, was not at ease.

Unlike the Bloodline warriors who became more excited as the battle progressed, he remained serious, his eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings, always on guard.

In his mind, the instructions from Charlotte before the surprise attack seemed to still echo:

"Haral, the significance of your surprise attack this time is not in how many Old God Divine Palaces you destroy, but in how you can lure the Old Gods out."

"Lure out the Old Gods...?"

"That's right, you are both the sword and the bait. A successful surprise attack means that the core extraordinary power of the castle falls into an encirclement, which for the Old Gods, is also a great opportunity to net the High Tier Bloodline completely, so… they will definitely make a move."

"But they... should also know we are 'bait', right?"

"Of course, but even so, as long as you make a big enough commotion, they will ultimately make a move."

"Why is that?"

"Because they are also 'bait', meant to draw me out."

"Then you…"

"Don't worry, in a sense, I am also the bait. The real confrontation in this war will be the clash of True Gods. We only have one chance. You must, during this surprise, draw out the true existence behind the Sun Divine Palace."

"Then how should we proceed?"

"Agitate the Old Gods to the greatest extent. The authority of deities cannot be violated. When they feel their authority is offended, even if they know you are 'bait,' they will undoubtedly step onto the field personally."

"I… understand."

...

Various conversations flashed through Haral's mind. Watching each Old God Divine Palace being gradually occupied and controlled by the Bloodline warriors, Haral's gaze also deepened.

"Topple all the Divine Statues, smash them, burn all the Divine Halls to ashes, eradicate every trace of the Evil God!"

He issued such an order.

With his command, the Bloodlines executed it swiftly and efficiently.

And as one Old God Divine Hall after another was burned, destroyed, as the core Divine Statues, once revered, were toppled to the ground and shattered into pieces...

Finally, a myth could no longer remain calm.

When the last Divine Statue in a certain divine hall was toppled, the Bloodline warriors, pressing on with invincible momentum, felt as if the air around them suddenly solidified.

A roar filled with rage, seemingly echoing within their souls, resounded between heaven and earth:

"Impudent——!"

A pillar of bright silver Divine Power shot into the sky, and a terrifying pressure descended in an instant.

Next, the heavens and the earth abruptly changed color, and a gigantic silver hand, like a mountain, swiftly formed in the sky.

The bright silver brilliance almost illuminated the entire sky, and the Divine Power-condensed giant hand nearly covered the entire mountain range.

The magic power in the air quickly fell into turmoil, and as the mountainous silver giant hand appeared, it descended from the sky like a falling star, pressing down upon the Bloodline warriors within the mountain range.

Seeing the Divine Power giant hand descending from the sky, the Bloodlines felt as if their Bloodline Power was momentarily frozen.

Even though they had been mentally prepared, they couldn't help but change color, their expressions becoming more solemn than ever before.

They could feel the terrifying might contained within that Divine Power giant hand.

They could also feel the anger in the vast voice.

Even the most powerful Haral and Yabaton could clearly sense that none of them were a match for this hand.

Without the protection of Divine Artifacts and Divine Arts, this hand was enough to obliterate most of the High Tier Bloodline within its range.

Of course.

In the Mythical Era… how could Transcendents be lacking in Divine Artifacts?

"A myth has intervened! Activate the Divine Artifact!"

Haral roared in fury.

As soon as the words left his mouth, strands of crimson radiance began to shine amidst the mountains.

These were the protective Divine Artifacts prepared in advance by the Bloodline warriors, personally infused with divine power by Charlotte to power their operation.

The crimson radiance spread, forming a massive energy shield, which collided with the descending silver giant hand.

"Boom——!"

Amidst the deafening roar, the entire Dragon Ridge Mountain Range shook.

The chaotic magic power formed a violent magic storm, tearing apart everything it passed, and under the strong impact, the mountains collapsed, and the earth cracked.

Under the protection of the Divine Artifact, the Bloodline only felt a tremendous force impacting their bodies and souls. Their already pale faces turned even paler in an instant, and some of the weaker ones even spat blood, struggling to stand firm.

However, no one died.

Although that strike destroyed almost everything it touched, only the Bloodline under the crimson radiance remained nearly intact, suffering only some hidden injuries.

The radiance faded, and the crimson divine power barrier merely dimmed slightly. Although the Bloodline inside appeared more weary than before, they were all alive and kicking.

This is the power of the Divine Artifact.

With a Divine Artifact, even mortals can face the power of deities.

But this was not the end.

The terrifying pressure continued to escalate, and the silver radiance became even more dazzling.

The bright silver giant hand appeared once more, and the divine fire that burned fiercely almost obscured the entire sky. Under that world-destroying divine power, the Bloodline felt an endless "anger" burning from within their hearts.

That was the anger of a deity.

Or more accurately, the anger of the demigod who had just struck.

Another palm descended from the sky, and this time, the power was even stronger. Not only that, the elusive giant hand of divine power was surrounded by symbols, and behind it loomed a phantom of scales.

Transcendents can possess Divine Artifacts, and naturally, beings from mythology can also possess Divine Artifacts.

It was clear that the Old God who struck did not hold back and also used a Divine Artifact.

Divine Artifacts can enhance the power of deities, and the use of Divine Artifacts by deities is beyond the reach of mortals.

The bright silver radiance instantly turned into platinum, and under the terrifying Divine Mighty, the divine power shield of the Bloodline was almost immediately covered with cracks.

The protective Divine Artifact couldn't hold on!

The Bloodline warriors changed color one after another.

At such close range, experiencing the insurmountable divine power firsthand, even the most powerful Bloodline warriors couldn't hide their shock at this moment.

However, just as the platinum giant hand descended from the sky once again, the entire world suddenly darkened.

It was as if a shadow had been cast, and the starlit sky and Silver Moon disappeared.

Soon after, a round of crimson Blood Moon slowly rose, illuminating the mountains as if it were the Protector of the Bloodline.

The platinum giant hand collided with the crimson Blood Moon in an instant, and at that moment, the entire world seemed to fall into a blinding white.

The Bloodline only felt their vision turn into a dazzling white in an instant, and when the radiance faded, and darkness returned, they heard the terrifying roar echoing between heaven and earth.

"Boom——!"

Amidst the rumble, one mountain after another collapsed, and the entire Dragon Ridge Mountain Range was instantly turned into a scene of devastation, while the place where the Bloodline stood was almost leveled.

However, the once crumbling divine power shield somehow stabilized, with the crimson radiance shining brilliantly. The undamaged mountains formed a platform several hundred meters high under the protection of divine power.

That was where the Bloodline stood, whereas other areas of the mountain range had been entirely destroyed and collapsed under the platinum giant hand of divine power.

However, unlike the first time, the Bloodline didn't feel the impact of the power this time.

Even though this time the momentum was more magnificent, and the destruction caused was even more terrifying and astounding.

The divine power shield flowed like water, and the protective Divine Artifact maintained by Blood Divine Power returned to normal.

No, it didn't just return to normal; the divine power shield seemed even more stable than when the Bloodline first activated it.

The Bloodline couldn't help but look up, gazing fanatically at the crimson radiance, fervently watching the Blood Moon that rose in the sky, and zealously looking up at the beautiful figure that had appeared beneath the Blood Moon without anyone knowing when.

Silver hair danced in the wind, golden-red pupils burned with a scarlet flame, and that face, as indifferent as an iceberg and as exquisitely beautiful as a doll, was expressionless, looking coldly at the platinum divine power in the sky.

"It's Lady Lilith, Lady Lilith is here!"

"Long live Your Majesty the Savior! Long live the great True Ancestor Your Majesty!"

Amidst the cheers of the Bloodline, the crimson and platinum divine powers confronted each other, and the platinum divine power visibly could not contend with the crimson radiance, gradually losing in the divine power confrontation.

The platinum swiftly faded back to bright silver, and the giant hand of divine power transformed into a phantom face.

The face stared intently at the beautiful figure high in the sky, the eyes formed by condensed Divine Fire filled with malice and anger, and the low voice echoing between heaven and earth was full of dread and hatred:

"Eternal Night... Monarch!"

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