Chapter 1 Discussion

Discussing various countermeasures, deducing variables in the war, and searching for potential loopholes in the defense line—these things lasted almost all day.

And in this process, they completed the inspection of the Dark Abyss defense line, checked the operation of the newly completed unmanned heavy fortress group, had a communication with the Night Watcher Legion in the Dark Abyss cage, and finally returned to the resting area of the World Tree Temple.

But even sitting at the long dining table in the temple, they couldn't help but discuss the upcoming war.

"I always feel that no matter how I arrange it, there are unsatisfactory places," Vivian couldn't help but cover her forehead and shake her head. "To be honest, I also helped some friends deal with the demon hunter's offensive during the Mythological Age. I also participated in several of their meetings in the later stages of the God War, but the pressure it brought can't compare with today's at all..."

Even the well-informed Vivian sighed helplessly, and of course the others were even more so. After all, Hao Ren's companions were not war talents. It was okay to act as combat power when fighting, but it was a bit difficult for them to participate in the formulation of any war plan. Among them, only Izhaks could be regarded as a professional—but even in his heyday, Old Wang had never tossed such a large battlefield...

However, professional matters are naturally the responsibility of professionals. Now Hao Ren is extremely grateful that he has created an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) legion, a "self-disciplined army" that can formulate its own combat plans and has a strong strategic AI, and has found a seasoned and professional commander like Salaman. In this way, they will not be at a loss when facing the upcoming war.

"No matter how much preparation you do, you will feel unprepared," Leah was touched by Vivian's words and sighed. "The war with the Lord of Madness is like this. No matter when it breaks out, you will feel it is too fast... so sometimes even I will have some negative thoughts. This is normal."

"Now the UAVs and the Guardian Legion are in place, and the fortresses and fortresses around the Dark Abyss have been launched one after another. The rest is to arrange the protection of the various surviving civilizations," Hao Ren nodded and turned to Izhaks. "I have already sent a message to the Einherjar Legion. It is very convenient for them to teleport directly through the Rift Nebula. At that time, this legion will be handed over to you—you are the most experienced in this area among us."

Izhaks thought for a while: "Well... I don't have any opinions, but I don't know much about this army. Although I have commanded soldiers of various races in combat, this is the first time I have commanded an 'Einherjar force' like the Einherjar."

"The Valkyrie will come with the legion, and she will be responsible for the specific command work. You only need to tell her the target," Hao Ren explained, "In addition, I will open up all the portals on the various planets, and you will have full access rights, so that it will be convenient for you to move between the various planets."

Izhaks grinned: "Then I have no problem. I really didn't expect it... I would still have a day to lead an army to charge into battle, and I would still be leading an Einherjar force from another world... Tsk, as entertainment after retirement, it's really interesting."

Nangong Sanba rubbed his hands and paced back and forth: "Hey, the final battle, rushing between several planets, and leading an Einherjar army... I'll go, this suddenly feels epic. I'm a little nervous, what should I do? Do you think the people on those planets will erect bronze statues for us after this is over?"

Nangong Wuyue couldn't help but cover her face: "Brother... you're embarrassing..."

"Want a bronze statue? It's not that simple? There are still legends about the 'Good Name All Taken by Dogs' mercenary group in Holleta," Hao Ren chuckled, and then straightened his expression. "Actually, there's something I still want to say... that is, this incident is not ordinary. It can be said to be the biggest challenge we have ever faced. Although we have a true god here as combat power, it is still difficult to say who will win, so..."

"Okay, don't say it, we all know what you want to say," Nangong Sanba waved his hand to interrupt Hao Ren before he could finish speaking. "You seem to have said something similar before... but I think, we have been running around in this universe for so many years, whether it's within our team or with this world, it shouldn't be the kind that can be let go if you say let go. At least my sister and I are like this—so we've come to this point, so don't say things like you can quit if you don't want to do it."

Nangong Wuyue looked at her brother in surprise: "Brother, I never thought you could say such a thing."

Nangong Sanba chuckled, with a righteous look on his face: "I'm mainly worried that if he really tries to persuade me a few times, I'll give in..."

Wuyue directly threw her tail at his forehead, and the temple was immediately filled with joyful air...

"To be honest, although Sanba's words make a lot of sense, I think there must be someone among us who didn't think so deeply. They followed everyone around, and 100% of the time it was out of a lack of brains—" Vivian said, while raising her hand and pointing not far away.

Gun was squatting behind the table, with a cheeky face, discussing with Doudou on the table: "Let me lick it, and I'll let you eat the diary I just wrote, meow!"

So Doudou jumped up and flipped over, throwing her tail over, and the little weak chicken standing next to her threw a wave of corrosive energy arrows at Gun, who was hugging his head and meowing, as if shouting 666.

Hao Ren didn't know how many times he had seen such a scene...

"These three... to be honest, let's leave these three at home," Hao Ren said from the bottom of his heart. "What we're going to do next is really not suitable for them to participate in."

Everyone deeply agreed.

At this time, Nangong Wuyue found that Leah had not spoken since just now, and had been thinking, so she asked curiously, "What are you thinking about?"

Leah raised her head, with a slight smile on her face: "It's nothing, I just thought that after so many years, my voice suddenly appeared in the hearts of those children again... Will anyone still remember who I am?"

Lili was stunned: "You want to shout on the loudspeaker in the universe... No, you want to give a divine message?"

"Of course," Hao Ren said for Leah. "They have to know what happened. The various surviving civilizations have to be prepared. Otherwise, once the power of the Lord of Madness forms a leak point on their planet, those unprepared races will definitely have big problems—even if you don't consider this, it's very scary for you to lead the Einherjar army in front of them to do justice from the sky and beat up little monsters, okay? So we definitely need to mobilize the various surviving civilizations for war first, and then, with the cooperation of the locals, you will lead the Einherjar legion to various places to extinguish those leak points."

"Holleta still maintains the faith of the Goddess of Creation, has a complete church and enough influence. Although the Drom people currently living in Tanagus have not yet rebuilt the religious system, they also know the Goddess of Creation," Vivian said to Leah. "And the exiled civilization living in Aioi is a bit troublesome... they have completely cut off their lineage. Although the civilization of the Acting Ones has not cut off their lineage, they have abandoned religion. They probably don't know who you are."

"But they know the Inspectors and the UAV Legion," Hao Ren took over the conversation. "Let's cooperate. Leah, you release a wave of divine messages throughout the universe, letting the various surviving civilizations know about the final battle, and then I'll broadcast a few more times to them, so that there will be no omissions."

Lili was a little worried: "Will the civilizations collapse or something after receiving this notice?"

"They didn't grow up in a greenhouse," Hao Ren shook his head. "Which of the surviving civilizations that have been discovered haven't just survived the disaster of extinction? Their level of civilization may be high or low, but their psychological quality is definitely first-class. And we're not broadcasting to them on all channels. Let's pass the message to their leaders and think tanks first."

Hearing that Hao Ren had also made arrangements in this regard, Leah breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm relieved."

Hao Ren looked at Leah and smiled: "Actually, you should talk to the believers in Holleta more. They should be the greatest miracle in this universe—not only did they survive the disaster of the end, but they actually maintained a complete faith until today. This is unique."

"Actually, I've wanted to for a long time, but... don't laugh when I say it, I'm a little nervous," Leah stuck out her tongue. "Too many things have happened, and so many years have passed in between. They experienced a world's end, and I experienced a fall and sleep... What should I say when we meet again?"

As she spoke, she shook her head: "And according to their religious legends, the world's end ten thousand years ago was caused by the 'Goddess of Creation destroying the world in anger'... How can I explain this to them?"

Hao Ren couldn't help but cover his forehead: "Who the hell would believe this if you said it? The goddess doesn't respond to prayers because the goddess is stage fright..."

"Are you really the dignified, loving, omniscient, and omnipotent Goddess of Creation in the legend?" Lili also looked at Leah dumbfounded. "The more I get to know you, the more I think you're hacking my account?"

"I used to be like this..." Leah said a little awkwardly. "I like to study the stars the most. Most of the time, I'm studying the stars or studying something else. The Guardians often help with communication with the mortal world. And I haven't said much when I respond to prayers since a long time ago... I don't know why they set me as a dignified image when they spread it... And every time I don't say anything, they say it's the goddess's test."

Hao Ren sighed: "Alas, no wonder my boss said that mythology is the fanfiction that is farthest from the original. Those religious lunatics can scare even their gods when they make up stories. If you don't watch them for two days, you don't know what they'll make you out to be..."

Leah could only smile awkwardly, her heart filled with agreement for Raven 12345.

And at this moment, a image of Rementusa suddenly appeared in the temple, and the other party's slightly nervous voice interrupted the idle talk of the people at the dining table.

"Mother, there is a problem with the Creation Engine."

Leah immediately became serious: "What's going on?"

"In the process of trying to connect the Heart of God with the three golden discs, we observed an unusually strong information fluctuation," Rementusa said. "The two cannot successfully establish synchronization."