Valkyrie of the Battlefield 2/3
The absent-minded Sea King, without being noticed by the gods, hastily raised his trident under Zeus's scrutiny and swung it towards the Sea of Okeanos.
Amidst the surging waves, three bronze gates that sealed off the underworld and the ocean opened with a muffled thud, accompanied by shimmering light patterns.
Zeus swung his Thunderbolt Scepter, connecting the three divine powers of the sky, the sea, and the underworld.
In an instant, jet-black smoke billowed and condensed from the sea, forming three gates connecting the two worlds.
One after another, the phantom figures gradually solidified in the column of smoke, revealing Hades, Queen of the Underworld, Hecate, the Three Brothers of Death, and other gods of the underworld, as well as Circe, Medea, and a host of Elysium heroes from Heroic Spirit.
King of the Underworld was startled at first, but after dealing with a few miscellaneous soldiers blocking his way, he transformed into Death Qi and gathered on the city wall to meet Zeus.
After digesting the situation, Hades looked ashamed and somewhat guilty.
"Zeus, my brother, I'm sorry I'm late."
"No, it's the perfect time!"
Zeus laughed heartily, without mentioning the details of the rebellion, and placed his hand on Hades' shoulder before speaking solemnly.
Seeing that Zeus had no intention of pursuing the matter, Hades was relieved. Out of guilt, he decisively led the gods of the underworld and his King of Gods brother, summoning their armies amidst surging light, and marched into battle.
However, just as Zeus was about to step out of the Magic Barrier, he paused slightly and turned to look at Sea King, who was standing still.
"What are you waiting for, you idiot!"
"I..."
Sea King gazed at the Sea of Okeanos, his expression one of regret and bewilderment.
"Hmph! A mere setback has left you in such a sorry state? What right do you have to compete with me for power? What, are you scared out of your wits? Even if I gave you the chance, would you dare to take it?"
Zeus spoke with a contemptuous tone and a disdainful expression.
"What's there to be afraid of! So what if we lose this time? I'll let you do whatever you want with me. As long as I'm alive, one day, the divine right of the sea will finally prevail over you!"
That cold arrogance and disdain instantly stung Poseidon's pride. With his blood boiling, the fear and confusion in Sea King's heart vanished. He gripped his trident tightly and smashed it into the ground.
Amidst the muffled roar, Sea King's forehead veins bulged, like a fighting rooster. His face flushed red, and he roared through gritted teeth, his expression even somewhat ferocious. His cheek was almost pressed against Zeus's face, his expression full of grievance and anger.
"Alright, that's more like it. Let's go, it's our turn."
Zeus abruptly changed the subject, a faint hint of satisfaction appearing on his lips.
Poseidon, who was waiting for his brother's violent punishment, was stunned.
"If you cause trouble, you must bear the consequences; if you lose something, you must get it back yourself!"
A divine kingdom has been conquered, and this battle has been won. Oceanus is still yours!
Titans, Typhon, and the Old Gods—none have yet shaken the glory of the Olympus!
"If you're clear-headed now, let's go. I'll go with you to retrieve it!"
Poseidon clenched his fist, then slowly opened it, picked up the trident with one hand, slightly bent his knees, and looked at his brother with a complicated expression.
Just as Zeus summoned his chariot and prepared to lead the divine horse, a large, thick hand reached out from the side and took the reins.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to drive for you. After all, no one knows the sea and these animals better than I do."
Poseidon leaped onto the chariot, washing away his previous defeat, and spoke with arrogance. Without saying a word, he swung his trident and slapped the rump of the divine horse. Swept along by the waves, they charged towards the Stormy Sea Region.
Like a comet with an unpredictable trajectory, it was swept up by the raging waves, tearing apart and overturning the hordes of miscellaneous soldiers blocking its path. Warhorses neighed and galloped across the sea as if walking on land, quickly merging with the gods to form a sharp cone that pushed back against the Star-Seeded Soldier.
Poseidon was not only the God of the Sea but also the god of horses. He gave mankind the first horse, and with the blessing of these two divine powers, the chariot moved through unimpeded territory.
As the breach opened, Cronus, along with the three Titan Gods, the three giants led by Briareus, and a host of monsters surging around Typhon, joined Zeus, Poseidon, Hades like a raging storm, and entered the heart of the Star-Seeded Soldier.
"Laaaa!"
Seeing the formidable enemy advancing relentlessly, Unit 2, Seferu, spread its arms slightly, vibrated its chest, and emitted a high-pitched hymn.
As the sound waves spread, the Aegean Sea near-shore Star-Seeded Soldier Unit 3 stopped, decisively abandoned its original target, and turned to head towards the source of the sound.
The densely packed hordes of soldiers nearby retreated like a tide, following the control of this giant god, and retreated towards the Stormy Sea Region.
They've been refunded! These things have finally been refunded!
Those left behind to assist in the defense of the front line of Athens, along with the Olympian Gods, cheered excitedly, but as their spirits relaxed, they were all exhausted.
With the arrival of Unit 3, the offensive of the Divine Seal Puppet, the gods of the underworld, and the elite human forces was slowed down.
In a short while, the three giants from the stars broke through the barriers and came together.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, the three brothers, joined forces, but after several attempts to break through, their momentum and divine power rapidly waned.
Despite their arduous efforts to inflict damage on the Star-Seeded Soldier, their efforts were no match for the monsters' rapid self-repair.
As time went on, more and more miscellaneous soldiers appeared around them, gathering in greater and greater numbers. The superior forces that had penetrated deep into enemy territory were quickly surrounded and their precious manpower was constantly being worn away.
Seeing that their own forces were already showing signs of weakness, a desolate and somber bugle call sounded as the last line of defense, which had been cut off from the Peloponnese Peninsula, was finally breached.
This is a retreat signal...
Zeus frowned and nodded, feeling resentful.
Looking from afar, the one who sent this signal was none other than the War Goddess, who was being dispatched from Athens to provide immediate support.
Zeus's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment's thought, he raised his Thunderbolt Scepter and swung it down. The three Colossal Titan exploded amidst the chaotic lightning and arcs of light.
"Withdraw!"
Immediately, he decisively led his army to turn around and break out of the encirclement, retreating towards the third line of defense.
At that moment, Athena, along with the remaining twelve gods, gathered Nymph, monsters, and ancient gods to break in from the enemy's flank.
This chess genius, with his comprehensive strategic vision, turned commanding troops into an art. He always managed to avoid the enemy's strengths and attack their weaknesses, disrupting the movement of the Star-Seeded Soldier and successfully ensuring Zeus's safe retreat.
After the battle, Athena's forces suffered only a few casualties, which was nothing short of a miracle on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, Samael, who was anxiously watching the entire situation from the city wall, breathed a sigh of relief after seeing his troops retreat to the third line of defense, the Magic Barrier.
However, what's even stranger is that after the three Star-Seeded Soldier reunited in the Stormy Sea Region and successfully repelled the Olympian Gods, they did not show any intention to attack.
Three Star-Seeded Soldier moved slowly in the body repair area, their Golden-Blue Star Markings flickering as if echoing each other. They stood silently in a triangular formation on the outer side of the Eye of the Tide Sea.
As the seven-colored lightsaber plunged into the deep sea, a Magic Barrier rose from the ten kingdom islands, enveloping the entire Stormy Sea Region.
Is this... in standby mode?
What are they up to? What secrets lie hidden in the Stormy Sea Region that warrant such a fuss?
On the city wall, Samael frowned, deep in thought and puzzled.
However, after such a long and fierce battle, the power of both humans and gods is finite, and opportunities to catch one's breath are rare. Organizing another charge to find out the truth is no longer realistic.
Therefore, the only option is to retreat and prepare for war!
The ancient serpent dared not relax for a moment, and decisively stepped down from the city wall to begin preparations for war.
He had a vague premonition that, given the Star-Seeded Soldier' ability to intelligently match and upgrade themselves against the enemy's combat strength, if they still only had these few cards in hand when they launched their next operation, they would be in trouble.