Chapter 8 Preparations
Bai Zhe's command was instantly transmitted to the consciousness of every black goat through the God of Creation.
These hideous monsters, though lacking advanced intelligence, showed absolute obedience to Bai Zhe's commands. They immediately ceased their playful antics, and their previously blind and chaotic growls transformed into unified roars—a response to the command and a testament to their impending conquest.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
Within the divine court of creation, thousands upon thousands of black goats, waving their tentacles and moving their deformed limbs, surged from all directions toward the altar located in a corner of the court.
On the altar, the original black goat mother, created by Bai Zhe, was sealed. At this moment, surrounded by a herd of black goats, the mother began to writhe violently, and clumps of viscous flesh peeled off her body, then rapidly grew into new black goat individuals.
These newborn black goats, led by other black goats, left the Temple of Creation through a special passage and headed for the Holy Terra Empire.
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At the same time, the Holy Terra Empire, under Bai Zhe's will, began to operate rapidly, like a huge war machine, emitting a rumbling roar.
In the imperial capital, the once bustling streets are now under martial law. Armored soldiers patrol back and forth, and a chilling atmosphere permeates the air.
Inside the palace, the Pope and the Emperor knelt on the ground, praying devoutly. Before them stood a colossal statue, the image of the god of survival, Bhadra.
The statue emitted a soft green light, seemingly responding to the prayers of the believers.
Suddenly, the statue shone brightly, and a majestic voice resounded throughout the palace:
"My people, the war horns have sounded! Prepare to meet new challenges and conquer new worlds for me!"
The Pope and the Emperor trembled and immediately bowed their heads in worship:
"I obey the divine decree of my Lord!"
With the divine oracle of Bai Zhe descending, the war machine of the Holy Terra Empire was fully activated.
Orders were issued from the Holy City and spread to every corner of the empire.
All cities were placed under wartime conditions, all resources were requisitioned, and all troops were mobilized.
The priests of the Life Church took to the streets to proclaim the will of the God of Preservation to the people and boost their morale.
In the propaganda of the Life Cult, this impending war is described as a sacred conquest, to spread the glory of the God of Existence, and to save the lost sheep living in another world.
In the fervent religious atmosphere, countless believers joined the army, chanting "For the God of survival," ready to fight for their faith.
In addition to the human army, the Holy Terra Empire also possesses a special force—the War Beast Legion.
These war behemoths were meticulously bred by the priests of the Life Cult. They used the divine power of the God of Existence to transform ordinary animals into enormous, incredibly powerful war machines.
The following are several war behemoths whose breeding technologies are already mature:
1. Titan Mammoth
Appearance: The Titan mammoth was a massive variant of the mammoth, standing over 30 meters tall and weighing over 100 tons. It was covered in thick, dark brown fur that protected it from the cold and swords.
Abilities: They possess unparalleled brute strength, easily breaching city walls and crushing enemy ranks. Ivory is not only a weapon but can also be used to dig trenches or clear battlefield obstacles. Their skin is immune to fire and cold, and is impervious to magical attacks.
Tactics: As the main force in sieges, Titan Mammoths are responsible for charging into battle, clearing the way for the troops, and fighting against large enemies such as dragons and giants.
2. Venom Dragon
Appearance: Venom Wyvern is a bipedal wyvern with a wingspan of over twenty meters, covered in dark green scales, with a triangular head, a sharp beak, and scarlet eyes.
Abilities: Swift flight, soaring freely through the air; its beak and claws are extremely sharp. Most deadly is its tail venom sac, which can spray a highly corrosive and neurotoxic venom, causing rapid death or inducing confusion.
Tactics: Venom Dragons serve as an air strike force, using their flight advantage to harass enemy rear areas, disrupt enemy logistics, and effectively counter aerial enemies.
3. Earthly Giant Scorpion
Appearance: The ground-dwelling giant scorpion is over fifteen meters long, with a hard exoskeleton and thick limbs, and a giant venomous stinger at its tail that emits a ghostly blue light.
Abilities: They are adept at burrowing, able to quickly dig tunnels and appear stealthily behind enemies. Their chelicerae are incredibly strong, capable of crushing rocks and metal; their stingers inject deadly neurotoxins. Their hard shells can withstand most physical attacks.
Tactics: The Earth-Walking Giant Scorpion excels at surprise attacks, able to bypass defenses from underground to attack enemy command posts and supply lines, or destroy defensive facilities and create chaos.
A few of these behemoths fight alongside human armies, while the majority are rabid, mindless, and inferior species that attack their own kind, serving as cannon fodder. They constitute the powerful military force of the Holy Terra Empire and also provide strong military support for Bai Zhe in the secular world.
Under Bai Zhe's orders, countless war behemoths were mobilized from all corners of the empire and gathered in the imperial capital, Holy City.
The roars of giant beasts, the marching of armies, the prayers of the people... all these sounds intertwined, creating a chaotic and frenzied symphony of war.
All of this is for one goal—to build a portal and invade another world!
In the central square of the holy city, a colossal altar is under construction. This altar is the core of the teleportation portal.
Countless artisans and priests worked day and night, piling up the giant stones, each engraved with runes, according to specific rules.
As the altar gradually took shape, a mysterious spatial fluctuation began to spread around it.
An avatar of Bai Zhe descended upon the altar. He held a scepter, the top of which was inlaid with a crystal that emitted spatial fluctuations—the lower-level divine title of spatial magic that he had obtained from the god of wisdom, Cauchinos.
Bai Zhe inserted the scepter into the center of the altar and began chanting ancient and mysterious incantations.
As the incantation was chanted, the lower-level divine core of spatial magic began to radiate a dazzling light, and a powerful spatial force surged from the divine core, pouring into the altar.
At the same time, countless streams of faith converged from all directions, pouring into the altar and merging with the power of space.
Under Bai Zhe's control, spatial power and the power of faith intertwined, forming a massive energy vortex.
"One month! In just one month, the portal will be completed!" Bai Zhe looked at the scene before him, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Then, our conquest of this other world will begin!"
"Hehehe..."
A signature, grotesque laugh echoed through the holy city.
The black goats that had already arrived in the holy city also let out loud bellows, as if cheering for the impending war.