northernbook Chapter 593 Old Soldiers Never Die
Chapter 593 Old Soldiers Never Die
Chapter 593 Old Soldiers Never Die
"Great freedom, just like that, sealed away?"
Ekaterina's voice echoed in Bai Ze's mind.
Even she, an Ursusian, was aware of the Great Freedom's infamous reputation.
The main affected areas were Fanzhu and Dongxia, which were the main areas of rampage by the Great Freedom Demonic Cult. Ursus was far less affected.
But that's because back then, Vladimir shared his divine will, erecting a spiritual defense line for Ursus.
Even so, Ursus still harbored the deepest fear of Great Freedom.
Koshche's successful escape was due to the secret assistance of the Great Freedom.
It's truly unbelievable that such a troublesome entity could be sealed away.
"The Third Divine Enemy has also made considerable preparations; he even persuaded the twelve Olympian Gods of the Shinra Empire."
Bai Ze landed on the ravaged ground and let out a long breath. "At least, the Third Divine Enemy believes that Great Freedom has been sealed away."
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As he spoke, two streams of light split off from his body, and Mu Yaoguang and Ekaterina appeared on his left and right sides.
After traversing thousands of miles and crossing two realms, Bai Ze finally slew the incarnation of the third divine enemy, but the burden on him was not light.
His "Simplified Heavenly Corpse" was damaged, and although Mu Yaoguang and Ekaterina were inside his body, they also suffered some pressure.
Fortunately, the law is in effect as long as the words are spoken, so there's no need to worry about not being able to recover.
The high density of "Simple and Bound Heavenly Bones" makes it difficult for the physical body to recover once injured. However, the ability to make words come true can perfectly compensate for this shortcoming, allowing the wound to undergo material reorganization and heal the injury.
The two women need even less to worry about.
After a short period of rest and recuperation, Mu Yaoguang and Ekaterina were able to recover.
Mu Yaoguang continued, "The Third Divine Enemy is so confident that he must have made thorough preparations to ensure that Da Zizai cannot break the seal on his own. No matter how much we doubt it, the Third Divine Enemy is certain of this. His mental weakness will be compensated for by this, and he will also lose his biggest concern."
Mu Yaoguang also doubted whether Da Zizai was sealed, but judging from the posture just now, the third divine enemy was obviously well prepared and had full confidence.
The Divine Enemy's realm and vision are superior to Mu Yaoguang's, and she is not sure if the Divine Enemy is incapable of doing such a thing.
In fact, if it weren't for the fact that it was Great Freedom that was sealed, no one would question the preparations for the Third Divine Enemy.
Moreover, compared to whether the seal is reliable, the more critical issue now is the consequences of sealing the Great Freedom.
Xia Changfeng gave up the pursuit of Da Zizai because the situation in Dongxia was urgent and he could no longer stay outside, and also because he wanted Da Zizai and the third divine enemy to check and balance each other.
Previously, the Third Divine Enemy told Bai Ze that if they did not want the Great Freedom to lose its balance, they should hand over the Demon Blood to him.
Although it was a hoax, there was some truth to it.
Now the situation has reversed; the third divine enemy has lost its checks and balances, and Great Freedom is gone.
This most notorious evil god since the beginning of the martial arts era has finally left the stage, but what Earth and other worlds are welcoming is not peace, but war on the verge of breaking out.
The most direct result is that the Chaos Fortress, which had previously remained outside the battle, may now be truly entering the fray.
The standoff between the Holy Roman Empire and the Eastern Xia could potentially escalate into a full-scale war.
"A storm is coming."
As Bai Ze spoke, he looked up at the sky.
The wasteland of Izumo was shattered by the trinity of him and the third divine enemy, scattering into endless dust and debris.
At this moment, the dust particles were like tornadoes, being siphoned into the ever-growing spatial rift in the sky.
Through the seawater, one can see the steel continent constantly trembling, clearly affected by the cracks.
With the Izumo wasteland gone, even if this dust is sucked in, it won't cause a major disaster, but the commotion will definitely be significant.
The steel continent could no longer remain stuck in the spatial rift.
"Luo Shu, let the Steel Continent break away from the mainland of Ying Kingdom," Bai Ze instructed.
This place is no longer safe to stay in; the remaining half of Yingguo's territory is probably doomed to perish as well.
Bai Ze simply ordered the Steel Continent to detach and then prepare for migration.
The process of disengaging is already underway.
Luo Shu immediately replied: "However, the connection with the mainland of Ying Kingdom is not yet completely severed; we need your help, Master."
"it is good."
Bai Ze responded and flew into the air with the two women, passing through the spatial rift.
In the pitch-black space, as dark as the universe, one figure after another appeared on the towering stone pillars.
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Whether majestic, violent, or cold... the twelve main gods of the Shinra Empire appeared one by one.
They simultaneously extended their palms, and the different forces they used transformed into marks, imprinting themselves on the black box that had already taken shape at the very center.
The black box was like a coffin, burying what was inside. Its surface was sealed with twelve marks and twelve chains, determined to prevent the Great Freedom from ever being born again.
Once the seal was complete, the figures radiating divine power all felt a sense of relief, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from their hearts.
No one understood the threat posed by the Great Freedom better than them, after all, in a sense, they were all refugees forced to flee by the Great Freedom.
Although they built a vast empire on Earth, far surpassing those evil gods, the shadow of the Great Freedom still lingered.
Now, the era of great freedom has finally come to an end.
"Ha ha ha ha··."
It's unclear who started laughing first, but it prompted the other gods to join in the laughter.
"Finally, the Great Freedom has been sealed away."
On the front stone pillar, a towering figure with a long white beard laughed thunderously as his gaze swept across the twelve stone pillars.
"The Chaos Fortress is finally complete."
His words also caused the other gods to show a burning desire.
One of the burly men, with an ugly face and bright red hair, said, "The Chaos Fortress can use the divine power of the Great Freedom to manipulate space and maximize the tearing power. Now, it truly has the ability to tear apart chaos, and it is truly worthy of its name."
"We will use it to break through the boundary between the spirit world and Earth, uniting the two worlds and perfectly merging our spirit and power." The young man in armor clenched his fist.
"Conquer Earth, then conquer other worlds, and establish an eternal divine kingdom," the golden-haired goddess declared.
The Shinra Empire has always been embroiled in internal strife and rarely engages in external expansion.
But now, with the Chaos Fortress, all the old restrictions will no longer exist.
The twelve divine generals worked together to gather faith from the world and even set their sights on other realms.
"Where is Shang Qingyang?" a woman dressed in white robes and wearing a golden crown asked. "According to our previous agreement, we are to have him spread the faith in Shenluo..."
"Can."
The white-bearded elder, Jupiter, the king of the gods of Shinra, said, "He ultimately lacks the foundation of the Great Freedom; his absorption and utilization of faith are inferior to ours. What good would it do to give him a divine name?"
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Jupiter looked at the bound black coffin.
The deepest line of defense sealing Da Zizai was a portion of the consciousness of the third divine enemy, Shang Qingyang. Without his cooperation, the twelve gods could not seal Da Zizai.
This is the opponent's trump card to restrain him, and also his reliance for participating in the Shinra Empire.
Status is something that must be given.
But what happens next depends on our own thinking.
"We need Shang, we need him to be the enemy of Dongxia, and we need him to seal the Great Freedom. However, we can't just let him control us like this, Vulcan."
Jupiter looked at the ugly, burly man.
That is the god of fire and forging among the twelve gods of Shinra, and also the god of power in the Shinra Empire.
"I will research a new sealing method as soon as possible to bypass Shang Qingyang's consciousness," Vulcan nodded.
"very good."
Jupiter laughed and said, "Then let's spread the news that the spatial rift has been opened and that Great Freedom has been sealed, and get our allies moving as well."
Laughter lingered, echoing throughout the cosmic space.
Western Union, District 1.
In the elegantly decorated room, the general was adjusting his clothes in front of a full-length mirror.
A cloud of black mist suddenly appeared behind him, and Robert, the "Prince of Shadows," emerged from it, dressed in a suit of jet-black armor.
"Brother," he called out.
His voice was more upturned than before, and even carried a suppressed excitement.
"It seems there's good news," the general said, looking at his brother's reflection in the mirror.
"The spatial rift beneath the Steel Continent has been broken."
Robert said, "Shang Qingyang joined forces with Shinra and Chaos Fortress to attack simultaneously from both sides of the spatial rift, forcibly breaking through the blockade. In addition, news came from the Shinra Empire that the true form of the God of Conflict has also been sealed."
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The God of Conflict is actually the disguise of the Great Freedom in the Western Alliance.
According to the official definition of the Western Union, the Lower Mosque has always oscillated between being a legitimate religion and a cult, and its relationship with the Western Union can only be described as quite complicated.
However, as the Third God's Enemy usurped the sect of Great Freedom, the Strife Sect also became the official religion of the Western Union.
However, with the return of the Great Freedom, the Western Union has become more scrutinizing of the sects of discord.
Who doesn't know if the Great Freedom might reclaim His power and allow the conflicting sects to stab their allies in the back?
Now that Great Freedom has been sealed, the Conflict Sect has once again returned to the warning line.
Of course, this is not the most important.
The real key was that it gave the turbulent Western Union a bit more leeway.
"The opening of the spatial rift in Yingguo will definitely distract Dongxia and Ursus, and the Shinra Empire should be about to officially start a war. These two countries are already too busy to take care of themselves."
Robert quickly added, "The arrival of war could also strengthen your brother's appeal and increase his chances in the election. Even..."
Furthermore, it can enable generals to suppress political enemies and seize power after taking office.
The current tense situation in various countries actually gives the Western Union time to resolve its domestic disputes and determine a winner.
There is an old saying in Dongxia: "To repel external aggression, one must first pacify the internal situation."
The general picked up his military cap, put it on his head properly, and said, "We now have the time and the reason to welcome a new leader to the Western Union."
War brings the military to the forefront.
Within the Western Union military, only Hoddle, revered as a "war strategist," had the prestige to compete with the general.
However, in terms of strength, Hoddle was no match for the general.
The right timing, the right location, and the right people are all now in the general's hands.
The general straightened his clothes, turned around, and said, "Let's go. Let the Western Union know who the future leader is."
He walked out of the room, where people were already lined up in two queues, waiting for a long time.
When the general came out, everyone saluted him and then crowded around him as he moved forward.
The gate in front was opened, sunlight streamed in, and a thunderous roar surged forth.
Outside was a square, crowded with people, with banners of support erected everywhere, and everyone wearing hats the same color as the general.
This was a public speech to campaign for the general.
Now, however, it is seen as a premature declaration of victory.
The general walked to the prepared platform, gestured for silence with his hands, and then began to speak.
"Ninety years ago, I enlisted in the army. I was only nineteen years old at the time, but for the Western Union, as a soldier, I chose the most dangerous wasteland battlefield without hesitation."
"Ninety years later, I am now a general, but in my heart, I am still a soldier, a veteran. For Western Union, this veteran is willing to once again take the highest risks and dedicate everything to Western Union."
The general proclaimed, "Old soldiers never die, but are willing to die for the Western Union."
This statement sparked a huge wave of support, with countless people shouting their support.
This scene was simultaneously broadcast live to Western Union and even around the world through various channels.
Inside the main control room of Steel Continent, Bai Ze watched the live broadcast projected on the screen and revealed a mocking smile.
"Old soldiers never die, but they're willing to die for Western Union... How ironic."
Bai Ze recalled the previous battle in the Izumo Wasteland.
At that time, in order to break through the defense line, the general used the Western Alliance army as bait to engage in a stalemate with his own troops. Then, he tore open space to let the Sea-Splitting Whale enter the arena, drowning both the enemy and his own forces in the seawater.
Old soldiers never die, but are willing to perish for Western Union.
The general did indeed succeed; in that battle, all the veterans perished.
"The tension actually gave the general enough time."
Bai Ze looked at the projection screen, his eyes slightly narrowed. "Perhaps I should put some pressure on you."
The Steel Continent has moved from its original location and is temporarily safe.
The spatial rift has indeed opened, but all the threats on the other side have been eliminated, so there's no need to worry about any alien beasts invading in the short term.
The situation is tense on the front lines of the Mountain and Sea Realm, but Bai Ze doesn't want to go there for the time being.
He has always been used to being independent and doesn't want to take orders from others.
Moreover, he had already planted many pawns in Western Union beforehand, and if he doesn't use them now, they may become useless.
"I cannot let the general ascend to power so easily; I also need to use the general to severely damage Hoddle."
Compared to the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Western Alliance seems to need Bai Ze's help more.
The general had spent decades on the Steel Continent, and the people of Dongxia knew his views all too well.
This is a real black dog; we must strike hard.