Pan Zhen, ever the schemer, used a proclamation of "Alliance Against" to elevate Lieyang, the Underworld, and Old Tiangong to the moral high ground of the Divine River. Meanwhile, Hua Zhen was painted as an unforgivable villain who had brought chaos to the peace of the universe.
After only a few days of momentum, countless forces throughout the Known Universe had united in opposition to New Tiangong. What was more, upon hearing that New Tiangong's Angel Legion had blockaded the Heavenly Dao Star System, they had actually volunteered to come provide support.
As an established Godly Civilization, Lieyang had always promoted its ideals of Peace and Prosperity to the outside world, increasing its influence among civilizations. It had clearly put great effort into cultivating its public image.
This, in turn, strengthened its ability to rally others.
Thus, when Hua Zhen led his army to the vicinity of the Heavenly Dao Star System, he was genuinely taken aback by the sight before him.
After the First Army withdrew from the Heavenly Dao Star System, the defensive line there had been rebuilt. Ancient-style fortifications stood packed tightly together, stretching across an unknown number of space-combat distances.
It had previously been said that Pan Zhen commanded a million troops to resist the First Army. In reality, however, Lieyang's total military strength numbered only several hundred thousand. Even so, its display was still immensely imposing.
As far as the eye could see, immortal mist shrouded the fortifications. Lieyang Soldiers stood solemnly atop jeweled chariots and warships, gripping Halberd Spears. Shield troops, infantry, and crossbowmen were clearly divided by type, like the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals of the Nine Heavens, radiating an air of immortality.
Slightly beyond the defensive line were forces from other factions that had come to support them. Quite a few had