Divine King of Honour

Chapter 1939: Divine-level War

Less than two hours later, Xu Nian and over two thousand people had already arrived at the North Mountain Mine Defense.

At this moment, the North Mountain Mine Defense had already activated the Defensive Divine Array, which could at least withstand a full-force attack from an Early Stage God Level expert.

Within the Divine Array, there were about a thousand Divine Beings stationed in the mine defense, who had been stationed here permanently and directly followed the orders of the lord.

Upon seeing the arrival of the Vermilion Bird Camp for support, the person in charge inside opened the formation to allow them entry.

This person was named Guo Cong, also a Peak of Divine level expert.

"You finally arrived. We’ve received news that 3,000 troops from Wuwan Valley are already 100,000 kilometers away," Guo Cong said gravely.

"How many Peak of Divine level experts do they have?" The Great Commander of Vermilion Bird Camp, Zhu Heng, asked.

"This is exactly what I’m most worried about. They have fifty Peak of Divine level experts, while we, even adding you, only have about forty. Their overall strength is obviously stronger than ours," Guo Cong said.

"The gap isn’t too large. Besides, we’re simply defending, with a geographic advantage. As long as we hold for a few days, they will naturally retreat," Zhu Heng said.

"Right, as long as we hold, they will certainly retreat. After all, aren’t they afraid of being surrounded by us?" said Second Commander Xie Guang agreeably.

The Third Commander and Fourth Commander also echoed this.

"Indeed, they are only launching a surprise attack this time, definitely won’t prolong it. If they can’t take us within three days, they surely will retreat," Guo Cong nodded.

After the five leaders agreed on the strategy, they began to deploy the battle plans.

The plan was simple, to station people at various points of the array.

Once the enemy breaks through the Defensive Array, they would intercept them outside the mine defense, with combat organized into squads following the orders of the captains.

At this moment, Li Tie was also deploying his thirty-six-member team.

Xu Nian and Zhao Yanyun were assigned to maintain one corner of the array.

This area was perhaps safer, clearly indicating Li Tie was intentionally protecting them.

Xu Nian naturally understood this and felt a bit grateful to Li Tie.

Even though he didn’t care, being able to ensure Zhao Yanyun’s greater safety was already enough.

If Li Tie faced difficulties in the future, he might help him.

He remembered this favor.

About three hours later, there was finally movement in the distance.

Only the sound of air being torn apart signaled the approach of three thousand Divine Armor Warriors in a formation flying toward them from the sky.

"Three thousand Divine Beings?" Xu Nian was somewhat surprised to see this.

After all, they had ascended not too long ago.

Suddenly seeing so many Divine-level experts in unified armor, carrying unified divine artifacts, appearing in military formation, instilled some shock in his heart.

Divine level, in the Lower Realm, was an unsurpassable existence.

But in this Divine World, they seemed to be reduced to the lowest level soldiers.

"When I first saw such a scene, I was also a bit shocked, but gradually got used to it. Divine level might be a lofty existence in the Lower Realm, but here in the Divine World, it is the lowest tier," Li Tie said, smiling at Xu Nian.

"Captain Li also ascended from the Lower Realm?" Xu Nian asked in surprise.

"Yes, I also ascended from the Lower Realm, but it has been 100,000 years since I ascended. Surviving until now has been sheer luck; those who ascended with me have all died long ago. Over the years, I have seen ascending individuals die miserably one after another, and I have become numb," Li Tie said.

"But I have high hopes for you. I think you might be able to break through to God Level, become a God, and once you’re at God Level, you will have a certain status in the Divine World," Li Tie said.

"Thank you, Captain," Xu Nian said gratefully.

His heart was full of mixed emotions.

He didn’t expect such a large gap between God Level and Divine Level.

Only Gods in the Divine World have certain status and position, while Divine Level, even at its peak, is like grass.

This enormous gap was truly hard to accept.

However, breaking through to God Level wasn’t difficult for Xu Nian - it was just a matter of time.

"Be careful. They are going to launch the first round of attacks next. Three thousand Divine Beings combining their attack is still very powerful; this Divine Array may not withstand several rounds. When the time comes, you will face a battle to the death, and whether you survive depends on your own fate," Li Tie said.

As he spoke, he glanced intentionally at the Zhao Yanyun behind Xu Nian.

Clearly, to him, Xu Nian was carrying a burden with Zhao Yanyun.

Though Xu Nian’s own strength might be considerable, on such a battlefield, carrying a burden is undoubtedly courting death.

However, he didn’t say much, as this was Xu Nian’s own choice.

Xu Nian understood Li Tie’s meaning and turned to Zhao Yanyun.

"Don’t stray too far from me," Xu Nian warned.

"Husband, don’t worry. I have already reached the Peak of Early Stage Divine level and comprehended the Great Tao First Level True Intent within my godhood, so I should be able to protect myself. Besides, you gave me the Taoist God Bead," Zhao Yanyun said.

Xu Nian nodded.

He had given Zhao Yanyun a cultivation technique for soul attacks, the Taoist God Bead, and a Low Grade Divine Armor and a Low Grade Divine Sword.

The cultivation technique for soul attacks was still not mastered by Zhao Yanyun, otherwise, it would become her trump card.

The Taoist God Bead, obtained from the underworld, could instantly annihilate the soul of a Peak of Divine level strong person, but could only be used once.

The Low Grade Divine Armor and Low Grade Divine Sword were crafted by Xu Nian himself, meant to protect Zhao Yanyun’s life, only to be used in critical situations.

Despite this, with these measures, Zhao Yanyun should be able to cope with this kind of battle without problems.

"Buzz!"

At this moment, the 3,000 Divine Beings on the heavenly dome had already begun their first round of attack.

All 3,000 Divine Beings synchronized their movements, simultaneously summoning their divine swords and performing the same sword technique.

A single strike formed a giant Sword Radiance as 3,000 Sword Radiances merged into one.

The Sword Radiance tore through the sky like starlight, shining brilliantly, with immense Divine Power.

This Sword Radiance was no less powerful than a full-force attack from an Early Stage God Level expert.

"Boom!"

The Sword Radiance struck the Defensive Array, which immediately roared with sound.

After just one strike, the array appeared to shake continuously.

It might only withstand two more rounds of such attacks.

"Again!"

Their leader kept ordering.

The 3,000 Divine Beings performed the same sword technique once more.

"Boom!"

As the Sword Radiance fell, cracks appeared in the divine array.

"Everyone prepare to face the enemy!" The Great Commander Zhu Heng’s voice echoed, loud and domineering.

All the people around quickly summoned their weapons and Divine Armor.

They were all uniformly dressed in black Divine Armor and wielded black long swords.

Xu Nian and Zhao Yanyun had the same, as these were issued when they entered.

After all, Low Grade Divine Artifacts were not considered precious in the divine world.

"Boom!"

The third round of attack was now upon them.

The Defensive Array completely shattered.

"Charge, kill them!" Their leader ordered, and 3,000 Divine Beings charged toward them urgently.

"Kill!" Zhu Heng also gave the order, and the Vermilion Bird Camp Divine Beings surged forward.

For a time, Sword Qi crisscrossed, Sword Radiance filled the sky.

Cries of anguish resounded intermittently.

Xu Nian and Zhao Yanyun each faced enemies, joining the chaos of this Divine level melee.