Chapter 132 : Destroy Hades City, God-killing Plan!
"The current plan is for me to lead a few Saints and launch a lightning strike on Hades's Castle!"
"As long as the Underworld is preoccupied, the crisis in Human Realm will naturally be resolved."
Hades's Castle... Saori Kido's eyes lit up.
That's right, before the Saints awakened their Eighth Sense, Hades's Castle, located in Human Realm, was indeed an excellent place for everyone to practice.
As long as Hades's Castle was destroyed, it wouldn't be so easy for the Specters to come to Human Realm again.
Li Yu's dark eyes were like two burning stars, full of fighting spirit.
"Hades, if he doesn't want his castle in Human Realm to be destroyed in one fell swoop, he must recall Thanatos and Hypnos, send out Specters, and consolidate his forces to defend Hades's Castle."
"Offense is the best defense. Use the crisis of Hades's Castle to force him to abandon his invasion of Human Realm! Hit him where it hurts, and he will naturally be wary."
Saori Kido nodded slightly, having already approved Li Yu's plan in her heart.
Li Yu's intention was to turn defense into offense! To directly bring the war to the enemy's core territory!
She took a deep breath and asked.
"How confident are you in this plan?"
"As long as Hades doesn't personally intervene, at least ninety percent confident."
Li Yu looked in the direction of Hades's Castle, his tone resolute.
"Goddess Athena, please prepare to cast a protective barrier on the Saints to prevent them from being weakened by the Hades Barrier."
"Gather all Saints, and at dawn tomorrow, launch the attack on Hades's Castle!"
Saori Kido nodded slightly. Although Li Yu's plan couldn't completely defeat Hades, it could solve the immediate crisis and eliminate the disaster of divine destruction.
She turned towards the Pope's Palace, parted her red lips, and her voice, imbued with the Goddess's authority, resounded throughout the Sanctuary.
"Saga, immediately gather all Saints and prepare to launch a counterattack!"
Early the next morning, before the dew in the Sanctuary had dispersed, Saori Kido, clad in a pure white divine robe and holding the Staff of Nike, stood at the top of the stone steps in front of the Goddess Temple.
A soft yet firm divine radiance emanated from her, dispelling the surrounding chill.
Behind her, Li Yu wore a simple white coarse Cloth garment. His seemingly ordinary attire could not conceal the surging power within him.
After merging with the Kryptonian Bloodline, his Cosmo had surged tenfold under stellar radiation, and an invisible pressure settled like a stable mountain.
The Saints present could also clearly feel that this was a power even more shocking than during the War with the Sea Emperor.
Everyone's hearts couldn't help but be awe-struck; the gap between them and Li Yu was growing wider and wider.
They truly wondered how Li Yu had cultivated.
It was truly a case of 'a day apart feels like three autumns'.
Currently, all Saints in the Sanctuary, including Pope Saga, Virgo Shaka, and the Bronze Five, had already lined up.
Their Cloths glimmered with a brilliant yet stern light under the faint morning sky.
"My brave warriors!"
Saori Kido's clear and firm voice rang out, like a horn piercing through the gloom, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Her gaze slowly swept over every Saint.
"You have all witnessed and experienced Hades's atrocities firsthand."
"Thanatos and Hypnos, disregarding the oath of the gods, wantonly poured their divine power into Human Realm, poisoning living beings. Although my divine domain can protect the Sanctuary for a time, it cannot protect the innocent in every corner of the Earth."
She heavily struck her staff, and a wave of golden divine power washed over everyone's hearts.
"Passive defense will only let the Earth and its living beings sink into despair!"
"Hades believes that by hiding deep within the Underworld and using Human Realm as a battlefield, he can rest easy and leave us helpless..."
At this point, Saori's voice suddenly rose, the majesty of the Goddess of War fully displayed on her.
"Then he is gravely mistaken!"
She turned to Li Yu behind her, with complete trust and entrustment.
"I have discussed a countermeasure with Li Yu. Next, we are going to attack Hades's Castle! We will bring the flames of war to Hades's only stronghold in Human Realm!"
These words instantly stirred up a long-suppressed commotion.
"Where is Hades's Castle? In the Underworld?"
"But, without awakening the Eighth Sense, isn't it impossible to enter the Underworld?"
"Attack Hades's Castle? I've been waiting for this day!"
Aldebaran clenched his massive fists.
"Let those bugs hiding underground taste my old bull's fists!"
In the eyes of the young Bronze Saintss, Seiya, Shiryu, and others, a fierce fighting spirit also ignited; their hearts were filled with excitement.
Their original intention in becoming Saints was to protect the Earth, protect the Goddess, and defeat Hades's attempt to annihilate humanity.
Now was finally the time for them to give their all.
Aphrodite, Shura, and others who had experienced several brutal battles, had a slight flicker in their eyes, showing vigilance towards the unknown powerful enemy.
That was Hades, who possessed powerful divine power.
Even Poseidon, who had not fully revived, was so difficult to deal with, let alone Hades, who was about to be in his prime.
Saga, as the Pope, maintained the calmest expression, but deep within his blue pupils, a sharp light flickered.
Saori raised her hand to quell the discussion, her voice as firm as a rock.
"We are not attacking the Underworld, but Hades's Castle located in Human Realm!"
"This is the only way to break the stalemate, force Hades to recall Thanatos and Hypnos, and save the Earth! This battle will be entirely commanded by Li Yu!"
Everyone's gaze focused on Li Yu.
Li Yu stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Saori.
He had no unnecessary words, his eyes cold as ice, sweeping across the entire field. His powerful aura completely silenced the square.
"The goal of this battle is not to annihilate Hades."
Li Yu's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"Hades's Castle is the Underworld's only anchor point in Human Realm, the gateway to the Underworld, and the crucial hub through which Thanatos and Hypnos control their divine power to erode the Earth!"
He raised his hand, and a faint chill emanated from his fingertips. Ice crystals rapidly condensed in the air, forming a three-dimensional strategic map.
The outline of Hades's Castle and the distribution of the surrounding forest terrain were clearly visible.
"This is the situation of Hades's Castle that I have already thoroughly investigated."
Saori's heart trembled. So, during the days Li Yu was missing, he was investigating Hades's Castle?
Without a sound, Li Yu had already arranged everything.
Saori's beautiful eyes gazed at Li Yu's sturdy back. This man... she understood him less and less.
"Hades's Castle is located in theseam between Elysium and Human Realm; its spatial position is extremely unique."
"The core of Hades's Castle is a huge castle enveloped by a Death Barrier, with three layers of barriers distributed externally: the Death Forest Barrier, the Dream Barrier, and the Hades Barrier."
"The barriers are the biggest threat we will face. Empowered by the divine power of Thanatos and Hypnos, and Hades's will, they will greatly weaken the power of non-Underworld beings, including our Cosmos! The longer you stay within the barrier, the stronger the weakening!"
"The castle is guarded by Thanatos and Hypnos, and has elite Specters under their direct command."
"Hades's Castle contains the true passage to the Underworld, and is also an important fulcrum for the divine power of both gods."
Li Yu's gaze, like tangible sharp blades, swept over every Saint present, his tone becoming increasingly serious.
"For the key points of this battle, please remember three things. Even a slight error will lead to eternal damnation!"
As Li Yu systematically arranged, many Saints took their orders and left, leaving only Saga and Shaka present.
Li Yu raised an eyebrow, looking at the two strongest Gold Saints.
"Now, for the real plan. Do you two have the confidence to slay a god?"