In the Astral Realm, different universes are generally separated by a considerable distance of dark Void.
These dark Void are mostly barren, lacking life-bearing planes or Void bodies capable of nurturing life. They contain only Endless darkness and ferocious Void beasts that roam within them.
Therefore, these desolate Void regions that isolate different cosmic systems, cosmic groups, and even cosmic domains are also known as the "Black Abyss."
This is a paradise for criminals and evildoers; fugitives from all civilizations, having nowhere else to go, flock to the Black Abyss.
Over time, the Black Abyss became a land of evil. The larger the Black Abyss, the more terrifying and powerful evil beings it would gather, including even Main God and Supreme God.
Not all powerful individuals enjoy building their own factions, especially those in chaotic camps. Their preferred style is to stir up trouble, act unrestrainedly, and without any scruples.
It is worth mentioning that the region outside the Astral Realm, located in the outer layer of the Chaos Zone, is also called the "Black Abyss," referring to those unknown, mysterious, and dangerous areas.
Compared to the Chaos Black Abyss, the Void Black Abyss is much less dangerous, especially Black Abyss isolated from cosmic systems or cosmic clusters. Under normal circumstances, even Demigod can easily cross them.
It is the Black Abyss between the cosmic realms that has become an insurmountable barrier for Demigod; even True God would easily encounter danger if they traveled through it alone.
However, under normal circumstances, few powerful individuals would choose to cross the Black Abyss to travel to other universes. They would usually take a teleportation array or go through the Gate of Myriad Worlds, which would not only save time but also be safer. The only drawback is that it is relatively expensive.
However, most Transcendent individuals would rather save money than enter the Black Abyss.
On this day, the Black Abyss, located between the Crimson Moon Universe Cluster and the Alpha Universe Cluster, suddenly became lively.
A massive Void fleet belonging to the Eight Gods' Realm brazenly passed through it. Raiders, space pirates, and Void beasts roaming the Black Abyss were terrified and fled in panic upon seeing this mighty war fleet. They didn't even dare to glance at it, let alone attack it.
In the flagship command center at the center of the fleet, Ursula, the overall commander of the fleet in this Eight Gods' Realm War, is holding a staff meeting.
"... According to intelligence, the armed groups in the Alpha Universe Cluster have united and mobilized troops to intercept our vanguard. You only need to know this for now; don't worry about it. I will send other units to deal with it."
"Your immediate priority is to lead the assault team to occupy the previously marked planes or Void bodies, establish permanent military fortifications, and create war bases to lay the foundation for our offensive operations."
"Neither the Crimson Moon Civilization nor the Alpha Civilization wanted to start a high-intensity war between civilizations, fearing that other universes would reap the benefits, so they launched a proxy war."
"This also means that the official governments of the major civilizations will not intervene in this war. We can act freely, and as long as we don't engage in indiscriminate slaughter, there will be no problem."
"Small-scale massacres are fine, but the beginning and end must be handled properly to prevent images from being filmed and disseminated."
The other staff officers nodded in agreement.
Ursula glanced up at them and continued, "The Alpha Universe Cluster is vast, with many low-level Astral Realm civilizations. A significant portion of these civilizations don't care who's their leader; they're all opportunists, helping whoever wins. They won't pose much of an obstacle to us."
"Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, you are not allowed to attack any administrative plane of a neutral Astral Realm. Keep your troops in check, and know which planes you can plunder and which you must avoid."
Ultimately, the Crimson Moon Civilization's goal was to expand its territory, recruit more allies, bolster its influence, and acquire more resources.
War is merely a means to an end. Therefore, before the war began, the high-ranking officials of the Crimson Moon Civilization repeatedly demanded that the Eight Gods' Realm not act recklessly and to uphold its bottom line.
Faced with their powerful backer, the Eight Gods' Realm dared not stand up to them, and Selwyn also did not want to provoke the wrath of the major civilizations, so he readily agreed.
Ursula, as Selwyn's most trusted right-hand woman, resolutely carried out his orders and also restrained her subordinate generals.
While these restrictions are limited to the Astral Realm- level civilizations, the Eight Gods' Realm will not be lenient towards the numerous civilizations or forces that have not even reached the Astral Realm- level.
After emphasizing the main force's operational goals and strategic direction, Ursula shifted the focus of the discussion to the level of individual power.
After a moment of contemplation, Sky Thunder Darian, standing nearby, said, "The armed groups of the Alpha Universe Cluster are disorganized and lack a leader. Although they have a considerable number of True God, they are definitely no match for us in a large-scale melee."
"However, they also have an advantage, namely the newly established Golden Divine Kingdom. With one Divine Kingdom serving as a logistical base, and if they combine it with a sophisticated spatial teleportation array to connect the various nodes of the defensive line, the pressure of defense will be greatly reduced."
Ursula nodded upon hearing this. "The Golden Divine Kingdom is indeed a problem. My suggestion is to ignore it for now, concentrate our forces on breaking down the other defensive nodes, and ultimately surround the Golden Divine Kingdom with overwhelming military strength, forcing it to surrender. Even if we can't take it down, we should cut off its connection with the outside world, turning it into an isolated island!"
"I have an idea, but I don't know if it's feasible," Water Demon Lord Kanerxi suddenly said.
"What are your thoughts? Tell me!" Ursula turned her head, a look of interest on her face.
Others also looked over.
"Last time, Darian and I had a brief encounter with the Radiance of Holy Light of the Golden Divine Kingdom. That guy is quite strong, and he wields the Golden King's Alchemy Tower, so his relationship with the latter is definitely not shallow. If we can capture the Radiance of Holy Light Lancelot, we might be able to force the Golden King to work for us!"
"Capture Lancelot?"
Everyone's eyes lit up, and Ursula nodded slightly. "The problem is, how do we lure Lancelot out, how do we pinpoint his location, and how do we prevent him from using that method that can break spatial seals to Escape the encirclement again!"
"That's easy."
A loud voice suddenly rang out.
The speaker was a human carrying a long sword, wearing a loose battle robe, with cold and hard facial features, a diamond-shaped crystal on his forehead, and a light blue stubble on his chin. Although he was not large in size, he gave off a domineering and fierce aura.
Lord of the Broken Blade, Roland Stark, is the second most powerful figure in the Eight Gods' Realm, a peak mid- Middle God, and is known as the right-hand man of Pale Veil Selwyn, along with Ursula, one a scholar and the other a warrior.
Roland Stark held a high position, so when he spoke, everyone fell silent, holding their breath and listening intently.
After scanning the room with a sharp gaze, Roland Stark took out an anchor-shaped object and said coldly, "With this, Lancelot won't be able to escape."