Chapter 990

This reduction in numbers is not ordinary at all.

"Two million troops, probably fewer than one million three hundred thousand remain!"

Thought Grand General Tiejiao.

Now they had no time to count losses; the enemy's battle formation had already advanced in perfect order, and to withstand such an assault, they could only deploy their own battle formation.

Otherwise, scattered troops would be utterly defenseless!

"Formation 96, move slightly left; Formation 125, match speed with Formation 48 and merge to fill the gap."

Grand General Tiejiao of the Tiejiao Empire continuously issued orders, maneuvering formations to fill the gaps!

The Flame Empire's formations were still over ten kilometers away and needed time to advance; the Tiejiao Empire, however, had some time to reorganize its army.

Meanwhile, the Tiejiao Saint Son was praying.

"Grand General, the gods have sent down numerous avatars to attack the Empress of the Eternal Night Empire; at most, only three divine avatars can assist us. You command this battle—I will seek aid from other Di Kingdoms!"

After speaking, the Tiejiao Saint Son flew toward the sky, toward the flying ship crowded with numerous Saint Sons and Bishop Generals.

That flying ship accelerated continuously, finally arriving.

This flying ship was also the entire army's command center!

"The Tiejiao Saint Son has arrived; judging by his expression, he's likely here to ask for help. Luohe Saint Son, should we assist?"

Asked a Saint Son aboard the flying ship.

"The gods have issued divine edicts: attacking the Eternal Night Capital is the top priority; we must pressure the Empress of the Eternal Night Empire. First, observe this faction's intent—if they're here to aid the Eternal Night Empire, crush them; if they're only targeting the Tiejiao Empire, let them fight among themselves!"

Said Luohe Saint Son, the Saint Realm-level Saint Son among them.

These empires were utterly disunited; some even rejoiced at others' misfortunes.

"Hmm, that's a good idea. Tiejiao Empire has only brought this many troops—it looks like at least half their army is plundering the six eastern provinces of the Eternal Night Empire. This faction might be one they provoked themselves. But where did this faction come from? Is there a powerful empire east of the Eternal Night Empire that could inflict such heavy losses on Tiejiao?"

A Saint Son looked puzzled.

"By the way, doesn't it strike you as odd? The Ziyan Empire was supposed to enter from the east of the Eternal Night Empire, yet we haven't seen any of their troops. Also, northeast of the Eternal Night Empire, there's the Star Fall Empire's army—still nowhere to be seen."

Said a black-robed Saint Son.

The Ziyan Divine Lord and Star Fall Divine Lord had withdrawn from the pursuit of the Eternal Night Goddess; other Divine Lords naturally asked why.

Out of some psychological need not to be the only one at a disadvantage, neither of these two Divine Lords would tell the truth.

They all made up various excuses to brush it off.

The other Divine Lords paid no mind, since more and more Divine Lords had joined the pursuit of the Eternal Night Goddess.

On the Divine Continent, the ten empires' armies were sufficient to rival the Eternal Night Empire.

Fewer empires dividing the Eternal Night Empire suited them perfectly.

As gods, they naturally didn't reveal everything to their followers, even the most loyal Saint Sons.

These Saint Sons naturally didn't know the reason.

Even if they knew, what they knew wasn't the real reason.

"Saint Son Tianfeng, do you think the absence of those two empires' armies is connected to this force hunting Tiejiao?"

Another Saint Son's gaze shifted and said.

"I'm only speculating—this faction's strength is formidable, and no one knows where it came from. Tiejiao Empire may be one of the weaker among us, and it did split its forces, but it's still a great empire."

Said Saint Son Tianfeng.

"The Tiejiao Saint Son has arrived."

As this group of Saint Sons spoke, the Tiejiao Saint Son had already flown over.

"Saint Sons, Generals—the Eternal Night Empire's reinforcements have arrived! We were ambushed and suffered heavy losses—we need support!"

As soon as the Tiejiao Saint Son arrived, he got straight to the point.

"Eternal Night Empire's reinforcements?"

The Saint Sons present exchanged glances.

These Saint Sons were the most outstanding among the Church's entire body, each with at least Forbidden Spell-level power.

All were cunning—they wouldn't believe anything the Tiejiao Saint Son said at face value.

If these truly were Eternal Night Empire's reinforcements, their audacity was incredible: only a million-plus troops daring to charge into this battlefield of ten million? It was practically suicide!

"Let's go see for ourselves. If they truly are Eternal Night Empire's reinforcements, we'll annihilate them all at once!"

Said Luohe Saint Son, the leading Saint Realm-level Saint Son among them.

The flying ship activated again and flew above the Tiejiao Empire's army.

At this moment, the distance between the two armies had shrunk to less than ten kilometers.

The flying warship also arrived above the army.

On the Tiejiao side, two divine avatars also hovered in the air; after intercepting the crossbow bolts, they made no further moves, as if absorbing power from the Divine Continent.

These Saint Sons could now clearly see the banners on the opposing flying warship.

It was a flame burning with extraordinary intensity in visual form!

The flame-emblazoned banner fluttered wildly in the wind, making the flame appear as if truly ablaze!

"Flame symbol—what faction is this?"

One Saint Son murmured in surprise.

He looked at the other Saint Sons.

The others all shook their heads.

The Flame Empire, though powerful, had not yet officially stepped onto the stage of the entire Divine Continent.

Except for the Ziyan Empire and Star Fall Empire, the first to clash with the Flame Empire, its name had not yet spread far.

These Saint Sons naturally didn't know.

"I don't know; I've never heard of such an empire."

Another Holy Son said.

On the Continent of Gods, there are many great empires that have existed for over a thousand years, and their reputations have long spread across the entire Continent of Gods.

Any major empire, these Holy Sons have at least heard the names of, and even had some understanding of.

Although what they know is likely information from many years ago.

But at least they have heard of them, unlike the Flame Empire, whose name they had never even heard.

This time, the Flame Empire's intervention in the Yongye Empire's war, and its strike against the Iron Horn Empire, is truly its formal debut on the grand stage of the entire Continent of Gods!

"It's probably a newly emerged empire, hence unknown. Its immense strength may stem from support by the Yongye Empire. I wonder how strong their ground forces are."

Another Holy Son said.

"Huh, beastmen—there are quite a few beastmen in their army..."

At this moment, one Holy Son spotted the beastmen units within the Flame Empire's forces and showed a look of surprise.

Beside him, the Iron Horn Holy Son was sweating profusely.

The enemy was already advancing, yet these Holy Sons were here discussing the enemy's origins.

Can't you talk about something important?

"Iron Horn Holy Son, what are you afraid of? Our vast army is right beside yours. Didn't your gods descend two divine incarnations? You still have a Sacred Domain. Once war breaks out, it will take at least several hours. First, let's find out their origins. If they're truly allies of the Yongye Empire, our army will move out and cut off their rear, annihilating them completely!"

Seeing the Iron Horn Holy Son's anxious expression, the black-robed Lord Tianfeng Holy Son spoke calmly.

Their several million troops were indeed positioned north of the Iron Horn Empire's army.

South of the Iron Horn Empire's army lay another massive force: the army of the Heavenly Dragon Empire.

For this siege of the Yongye Imperial Capital, ten empires each deployed at least two armies to every side of the capital, some sides even three.

The eastern side had three: Lord Tianfeng, Iron Horn, and Heavenly Dragon, with the Iron Horn Empire's forces stationed in the center.

"That's right, Iron Horn Holy Son, don't worry. With such boldness, if they're truly Yongye Empire's reinforcements, they'll come and never return."

The Heavenly Dragon Holy Son also said.

"I'll go scout their strength!"

At this moment, the Sacred Domain Luohe Holy Son flew out, swiftly heading toward the enemy.

The gods were high above; after the two divine incarnations descended, they made no attempt to communicate with Meng Ying.

They might not have taken the Flame Empire seriously at all.

Of course, it might also be because other incarnations had descended simultaneously and were now battling Empress Tina in the sky.

The commotion in the sky was immense—black clouds pressed down on the city, dark clouds thickly blanketed the heavens, a scene of world's end, terrifying to behold.

Luohe Holy Son flew to within five kilometers of the Flame Empire's flying fleet, activated a sound-amplifying spell, and said:

"Why have you come to our land?"