Chapter 419: Battle of the Temple Cathedral
The human soldiers who got close were either sliced in half or blown away by the sheer force of the swings.
Holy-level and even Emperor-level demon generals were not something ordinary soldiers could handle.
"Stop them!"
The human Emperor-level and Holy-level powerhouses reacted.
They charged toward the demon powerhouses from all directions.0 words






In an instant, the battlefield in the square was split into two parts.
One part was the clash between the armies.
The other part was the battle between the powerhouses.
The armies carefully avoided the areas where the powerhouses fought.
As more and more demon armies poured into the Temple Cathedral Square from all directions,
The square around the Temple Cathedral grew lively.
On the outskirts of the square, demons and humans once again engaged in bloody combat.
Inside the Temple Cathedral, in the prayer hall.
"Menia City has reached its final moments. The despicable demons have invaded from underground. We are unable to resist. Menia City is falling bit by bit into demon hands. To change the current situation, to drive them out, or even destroy the demons, I have decided to conduct the 'Divine Descent Ritual'!"
Divine Descent Ritual?
The temple knights and priests in the hall revealed fervent expressions.
Meanwhile, the divine-level powerhouses from various kingdoms had mixed expressions.
"For humanity, for the Kingdom of Armenia, are you willing to accept Heaven's blessing?"
Tabesa spread her arms, her voice slightly high-pitched.
The knights and priests of the Temple knelt on one knee in unison.
"It is our honor. We are willing!"
The three divine-level powerhouses from the Kingdom of Armenia exchanged looks.
They nodded together and knelt on one knee.
"We are willing!"
The three answered Tabesa in unison.
They all understood this was the only way to achieve victory.
Accepting Heaven's blessing might cost them something.
But as long as they could defeat the demons, any price was worth it.
"Vivian, thank you!"
Amos smiled at Vivian, who was supporting him.
He took a few steps forward and knelt with one hand on his chest.
He had heard about the "Divine General Ritual" of the Papal State.
It was said that those who received the blessing would transform into angels, gaining immense power.
The price was to forsake everything and become Apostles of Light.
Their entire lives would be dedicated to fighting for humanity.
Every generation of Apostles of Light would launch suicidal attacks on humanity's enemies when nearing the end of their lifespan.
As Amos knelt, the remaining four divine-level powerhouses also knelt one by one.
In the battle with the demons, out of eleven divine-level powerhouses, only nine remained.
The two Sword Gods had both died at the hands of the Demon King "Carys."
"Vivian, you're of royal blood, you should stay out of this!"
Carys whispered to Vivian.
Vivian turned to look at Carys beside her.
She took a deep breath, her face full of determination.
"Lord Carys, thank you, but precisely because I'm a princess, I have a greater duty to protect the people of the kingdom!"
Vivian took two steps forward and knelt.
Seeing Vivian kneel, Carys hesitated to speak.
"Carys, it's her choice, let's go!"
Eula said to Carys.
She then turned and walked quickly outside.
Carys shrugged regretfully.
He glanced at High Priestess Tabesa on the high platform,
Then turned and followed Eula.
Tabesa smiled warmly at the dozens kneeling in the hall below.
"Humanity will not forget your sacrifices. Your names will be remembered for a hundred generations!"
With that, Tabesa raised her staff and struck the ground forcefully.
"Dong!"
The crisp collision echoed through the hall.
At the moment of impact,
The magic circle beneath Tabesa on the high platform lit up.
"Great Lord of Light, respond to my call. Let Heaven descend!"
The moment her voice fell,
The angel statue in the prayer hall burst forth with dazzling holy radiance.
The entire hall turned into a realm of pure white.
The next instant, a blinding pillar of light shot up from the angel statue straight into the sky.
Outside, a radiant pillar of light erupted from the cathedral's spire.
It pierced through the crystal barrier and shot into the ten-thousand-meter-high sky.
The dazzling brilliance made the surroundings of the cathedral as bright as day.
Everyone was stunned.
Both humans and demons on the battlefield stopped fighting.
"Heaven, Heaven has descended!"
Outside the prayer hall, dense crowds of believers knelt across the square.
They knelt in orderly rows.
At a glance, there were no fewer than two thousand.
The ascending light column brought tears to their eyes.
Some believers cried fanatically.
At that moment, the end of the light pillar in the sky suddenly burst open.
It formed a golden sphere.
The golden sphere exploded,
Creating a golden shockwave that swept outward.
Where the shockwave passed, space collapsed.
The collapsing space formed a huge golden vortex.
At the moment the golden vortex formed,
The pillar of light rising from the cathedral dissipated.
"Devout believers, the Gate of Heaven has opened. Go forth!"
The voice from the cathedral stirred the believers in the square.
They placed their hands on their chests, fervently gazing at the heavenly gate.
Muttering prayers under their breath.
Heaven responded.
A massive golden pillar of light suddenly surged from the vortex.
The golden pillar plunged straight down,
Passing through the crystal barrier and enveloping the square.
"Heaven has come to welcome us!"
"So...so wonderful!"
Satisfied and joyous smiles appeared on the believers' faces.
Their bodies gradually faded away.
Eventually, they turned into golden light orbs and soared toward the golden vortex in the sky.
The scene was so shocking it seemed like gods truly descended.
The golden light dispersed the darkness,
Turning the whole Menia City into daylight.
"What a bunch of pathetic fools, haha!"
Far away in the night sky, sitting at the edge of a cloud,
Was Li Meng.
Watching the golden vortex and pillar of light, Li Meng laughed uproariously.
"Heaven? That's just a dinner table, haha!"
Sitting on the cloud, Li Meng laughed so hard tears nearly fell from his eyes.
[Master, is it really that funny?]
Xiao Bai's voice sounded in his mind.
"Of course it's funny! Humans are so stupid, treating predators as gods, not realizing they're just prey. Humans think they're smart but don't know they're just playthings. Don't you think humans are pitiful and pathetic?"
[Master, aren't you going to stop them?]
Li Meng grinned, looking at the distant golden vortex with great interest.
"How could I let something so fun end halfway? Let them come. They love pretending, right? Then I'll tear off their masks in front of humanity and let everyone see their true faces!"
Just thinking about it made Li Meng's eyes flash with excitement.
The gods they worshiped were just thieves stealing the planet's life energy.
What would happen when the angelic façade was torn away?
What would their real forms look like?
Li Meng was curious about everything.
[Master, don't forget your body is collapsing.]
Li Meng stood up.
He spread his arms wide, a look of excitement on his face.
"I will show humanity who the true Lord of Holy Light is!"
Meanwhile, on the other side, the golden vortex stirred again.
Countless golden orbs emerged from it.
Like sprites, they rained toward the ground.
Each golden orb radiated dazzling brilliance.
The sky above Menia City turned golden.
Countless golden orbs passed through the crystal barrier.
Plunging into the cathedral.
Inside the prayer hall, golden orbs fell from the dome.
They circled above the crowd.
One golden orb seemed to select someone,
Diving toward a temple knight.
It burrowed into the knight's forehead.
The knight's eyes shot out golden beams.
An overwhelming holy light burst from his body.
Amid the sacred glow, twin wings of light spread out from his back.
His armor transformed into a full-cover silver helmet and armor.
His stature grew to 2.5 meters.
In an instant, dazzling holy light erupted in the prayer hall.
One golden orb after another entered the hosts' bodies.
High on the platform, Tabesa blushed slightly.
She clutched her chest tightly, her heart pounding.
"What reward will Master give me?"
Tabesa wasn't excited because of the descent of gods.
But because she completed her Master's task.
In the holy light, the transformed angels soared.
They flew out of the cathedral through the dome.
Two-winged angels became Radiant Angels.
Four-winged angels became Glorious Angels.
Six-winged angels became Seraphim.
Dozens of angels flew from the cathedral.
Hovering a thousand meters above the battlefield.
Each angel emitted a holy aura.
The divine presence instantly enveloped the battlefield.
"Look! Angels!"
"The angels have descended!"
"Wonderful!"
The arrival of angels greatly boosted human morale in Menia City.
Not only soldiers in the square but across the entire city and even outside the walls could see the angels.
Human forces throughout the city erupted in cheers.
While the demon soldiers showed flashes of fear.
"Trouble... There are nine Seraphim!"
In the distant sky,
Kakada bathed in the annoying holy light.
The light on his skin felt scorching.
Staring at the angels above the cathedral, Kakada's pupils contracted.
He hadn't expected humans to summon dozens of angels.
Including nine Seraphim.
Each Seraphim was second only to Demon Kings.
"Retreat?"
Kakada glanced back at the stunned kin nearby.
Retreating now would lead to a complete rout.
The Demon Emperor would never forgive them.
"Hmph, a bunch of thieving rats!"
At that moment, a thunderous snort echoed through the heavens.
The mighty sound swept across the world.
The sudden voice puzzled both humans and demons.
Who was speaking?
What did "thieving rats" mean?
The angels above the cathedral also looked skyward.
High in the sky beneath the full moon and blood moon,
Li Meng stood in the void, gazing down at Menia City.
The golden vortex had disappeared.
The Gate of Heaven was closed.
Li Meng grinned, spreading his arms wide.
"My adorable, beautiful Light Elemental Spirits, respond to me!"
With his words, dazzling holy light erupted from his body,
Forming a brilliant halo that spread outward.
A white sun suddenly appeared in the sky,
Growing rapidly visible to the naked eye.
Menia City became bright as day.
As the halo faded,
Holy brilliance rained down like tangible particles.
A giant figure of light appeared in the sky.
Massive feathered wings, resembling tendrils, stretched endlessly across the heavens.
The brilliance from the wings illuminated the land for thousands of miles.
The gigantic white figure had only a human-shaped silhouette.
Its size dwarfed Menia City into a mere speck.
The entire southern continent saw the giant of light in the northern sky.
"What... what is that?"
"It's the power of holy light... Is it a god descending?"
Humans and demons alike in Menia City stared dumbfounded at the giant of light.
The entire city lay under the giant's shadow.
"If that's a god, then what were those angels?"
"Could it be that voice came from the giant of light?"
"Thieving rats? What does it mean?"
At that moment, all fighting within the city ceased.
Both humans and demons stood in awe, looking skyward.
They had no idea what was happening.
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Principality of Irisis.
Obenlo City, Royal Palace.
"Why is it bright in the middle of the night?"
The sudden brightness outside the window caught Ferrandy's attention.
He rose from the bed, leaving the lovely body beneath him.
Princess Angela sat up, wrapping herself in a blanket.
She gazed at her father's muscular back as he walked to the window.
"What's wrong?"
At the window, Ferrandy's pupils contracted.
He stared in shock at the northern sky.
"What... what is that?"
Angela noticed her father's expression.
She got out of bed,
Wrapped tightly in her blanket, and walked to his side.
When she followed his gaze to the north,
Her pupils shrank.
She too stared wide-eyed at the northern sky.
After a long while, father and daughter exchanged uncertain glances.
Angela frowned, deep in thought as she looked north.
"Father, that direction is north. Isn't that where humans and demons are fighting? Could it be related to the war?"
Related to the war in the north?
Angela's words made Ferrandy's expression darken.