Chapter 81: The war to annihilate the nation erupts! Celestia descends!

When they first met, they were still sharing wine and laughter; now, meeting again, it is for the purpose of destroying another nation.

This causality is truly strange to behold.

Luo Li feels a surge of emotion, gazing into the distance at the underground ancient nation of Khaenri'ah, which still appears calm.

This peace, maintained for who knows how long, will soon be shattered.

"The wind is about to rise."

As Barbatos sighs while staring at the horizon, Luo Li and several others look in the same direction.

Without knowing when it began, a dark, heavy shadow has covered the sky above Khaenri'ah.

Everyone recognizes its identity at the first moment.

"Celestia."

The island that has hung in the sky for thousands of years has finally taken action.

Within everyone's field of vision, a continuous expanse of red and black instantly spreads across the sky. At its center, a white-haired queen, barefoot and hovering in the air, looks down from on high at the nation of dust.

"Humans who overstep the seat of the gods, I grant you judgment here."

The white-haired queen's emotionless tone is bone-chillingly cold, and accompanying her words is a fire of destruction that completely occupies the entire field of vision.

The fire of destruction falls from the firmament, burning across the land in an instant.

As if this were a pre-arranged signal, the gods no longer hesitate, tacitly heading toward various directions of Khaenri'ah.

Only Luo Li and Raiden Makoto remain in place.

"It is time for us to act as well."

As she speaks, Makoto draws the unsharpened Musou Isshin from its scabbard for the first time, the blade radiating divine might and overflowing with a shimmering purple light.

Despite not being skilled in combat, she forces herself to participate in this war of annihilation.

Sometimes Luo Li cannot fathom it; can you Archons not consider yourselves for once? Each of you is so selfless, willing to die to protect your people.

"Stay behind me later, and remember not to leave on your own."

Since he is already here, Luo Li discards all useless emotions, his eyes gradually glowing with the radiance of divinity.

Logically, although Raiden Makoto is weak in martial prowess, she is still a god after all. Compared to gods of the same standing, she is naturally inferior, but facing humans who only know how to manipulate elements, there should be no major problem.

However, Khaenri'ah is different from other situations; the ancient nation's technology rivals that of the gods, not to mention it is tainted by the power of the Abyss from another realm.

The danger level is such that not only Raiden Makoto, but even other gods fall in this disaster.

"Let's make this quick."

Muttering in a low voice, Luo Li manifests the Spear of Void in his hand and glances in all four directions.

The gods in other directions have already revealed their ferocity; their usual peace was merely a facade. One must know that everyone present is a final victor who fought their way out of the cruel Archon War.

Rock spears like pillars of heaven pierce the earth, leaving the outer layers of Khaenri'ah's territory riddled with holes.

Roaring torrents mixed with hydro-elemental life forms stir up a frenzy, vowing to crush those who defy the Heavenly Principles until nothing remains.

The once gentle breeze also turns into a tyrant, with tornadoes connecting heaven and earth mixed with giant rocks, sweeping away all enemies who dare to block the path.

The ubiquitous elemental power rages madly under the drive of the gods, instantly forming a scene like a world-ending catastrophe.

Completely sealing off the underground ancient nation.

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The underground ancient nation of Khaenri'ah!

The moment Celestia descended, many Khaenri'ah citizens felt something was wrong.

Until the fire of destruction fell from the firmament and the flames of war erupted in an instant, the people, already troubled by curses and omens, immediately screamed and fled to various shelters.

They do not understand why Celestia and the Seven Archons suddenly attacked their country, nor do they have the energy to ponder this question.

And Dainsleif, located among the crowd, watches this scene, his heart twitching violently, before he immediately runs toward the palace like a madman.

With no time to care why the war suddenly broke out, and even forgetting the order from his sovereign that he was temporarily forbidden from an audience, he must reach his rightful post at the first moment.

As the captain of the Royal Guard, Dainsleif believes he must lead the army to fight.

When he reaches the palace, what he sees is a scene of panic and clamor.

Due to the lack of leadership, the Royal Guards are in chaos and cannot organize effective action at all.

This state continues until a young man steps forward, forcibly taking over the guard and temporarily stabilizing the situation.

Seeing this, Dainsleif has no time to be happy and immediately issues an order to the young man.

"Halfdan, organize the Black Serpent Knights immediately to protect the people and maintain order outside, then pick a few people to accompany me to see His Majesty the King."

Having finally suppressed the scene, Halfdan is still a bit nervous inside, not knowing what to do next.

Suddenly hearing the voice of his superior and friend Dainsleif, he feels much calmer having a backbone.

"Yes, Lord Dainsleif!"

Too busy to wonder why Dainsleif, who was temporarily removed from his post, would appear here, Halfdan follows the order without hesitation to organize the action.

With someone they trust in command, the Black Serpent Knights also calm down and begin various arrangements in an orderly manner.

They are elites after all, and after overcoming the initial chaos, they quickly enter their state.

On the other side, Dainsleif leads several knights toward the depths of the palace, and soon finds His Majesty the King and his party.

Before he can anxiously ask the King and others to take refuge, he sees His Majesty the King, who seems not at all surprised by this calamity, arranging various matters with others on his own.

Dainsleif dares not interrupt, so he has to wait anxiously and quietly on the side.

However, what is strange is that he sees two strangers beside the King.

They look like a pair of siblings, both with golden hair, their faces not looking very good, whispering to each other.

Finally, the King finishes speaking to the others and turns his gaze to Dainsleif, who has intruded into the hall quite rudely.

"Breaking into the palace without a post, Dainsleif, you are truly bold."

Dainsleif bows immediately and says without complaint or regret: "If Your Majesty wishes to punish me, please discuss it later. Now is a time of crisis, and we need more manpower to resist. Please, Your Majesty, judge for yourself."

The King is silent, then says: "Forget it. Leave the order in the city and the interception to others. You go find Rhinedottir immediately and bring her before me."

"Yes!"

Receiving the mission, Dainsleif does not stop at all and runs decisively toward the outside of the palace.

"I hope everything is still in time!"

Gazing at the judgment from the many gods in the sky, Dainsleif grinds his teeth and rushes toward the outskirts of the palace without looking back.

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