Rumors

The masses were fired up, and the flames of war were about to ignite.

Yet the livestream did not stop. Instead, it switched to another location.

It was a snow-capped mountain, not particularly high at only two or three thousand meters, yet still magnificent beyond measure. Its summit lay blanketed in white snow, gilded by the sunlight, while clouds and mist coiled around it, lending it a touch of sanctity and solemn majesty.

"This is..."

"Mount Olympus?"

"What are they doing here?"

"Could it be..."

Everyone froze at the sight, even halting their departing steps.

Then...

BOOM!!!

A deafening blast shook Heaven and Earth. Dazzling golden radiance shot forth like spears and halberds piercing space, and from within emerged a Golden Palace Divine Hall. Behind it came an immense army, vast and mighty, marching across the boundary into the Human Realm.

The moment this scene appeared, dark clouds blanketed the peak of Olympus, and thunder roared through the heavens.

A Heavenly Tribulation—a Worldly Tribulation!

"Olympus?"

"The Greek Gods?"

"Another one?"

"Is this really such a coincidence?"

Seeing this, everyone finally understood what had happened, and their expressions grew even graver.

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

Amid those bewildered gazes, the Golden Palace Divine Hall descended into the world, and a deity rode forth in a chariot.

He cut a heroic figure, wearing a plumed helmet and golden armor. The flamboyant cloak behind him flowed crimson-red like fresh blood. Standing atop his war chariot, he fiercely brandished a spear and halberd, with vultures and hounds following closely at his sides.

"This is..."

"The God of War—Ares!"

"He returned too?"

"At a time like this?"

"Could it be..."

Watching that magnificent figure drive his chariot, wield his spear and halberd, and charge into thunder and lightning, everyone in the livestream frowned deeply, their eyes