Chapter 305: The Balance of Power Begins to Shift (Final)
"Do you want to truly ascend to the realm of gods?" Ye Wen's words echoed through the council hall, which had moments before been warm and familiar. Suddenly, the air became charged with fervor.
Ye Wen's closest allies remained calm, confident that their years of loyal service would not go unnoticed. But for the newer ranks of god level cultivators, it was different. They had reached the God Officer level and knew well that progressing further required resources and opportunities beyond what the Douluo Star could provide. Ye Wen's offer was like placing a juicy steak before a starving lion. Were it not for the powerful presence of Ye Wen himself, some might have lost their restraint entirely.
Ye Wen allowed himself a slight smile. "Calm down, everyone."
His words were backed by a subtle yet unmistakable aura of a God King. The absolute disparity in strength snapped the eager god level warriors back to their senses, each breaking into a cold sweat as the fierce gleam of greed left their eyes.
Seeing order restored, Ye Wen continued. "A war is coming. A war unlike any seen before. And even you, as god level cultivators, are not exempt because our opponent will be the Divine Realm where my main self resides."
The council hall went still, the air heavy. "War" was a word that rarely sat well with anyone. For many, the idea of war was almost abstract, a distant echo from an age long past. And the thought of taking on a Divine Realm that was likely still stronger than their own side made even the most seasoned warriors uneasy.
Ye Wen took a moment, reading the room. His most trusted allies sat calmly, showing their silent support. Behind them were those who had reached advanced or peak God Officer levels; their eyes held a mix of concern and desire after all, for them, the spoils of war could mean the long awaited breakthrough to true godhood. At the back, those still early in their god level cultivation appeared apprehensive. While they possessed raw talent, they lacked the dedication of their peers, which had limited the resources Ye Wen invested in them. Thus, they sat on the lower tiers, still dreaming of the potential he had dangled before them.
Satisfied, Ye Wen went on, his voice resolute. "The war will begin in five hundred years. During that time, I will make sure you are armed to the teeth. I understand that some of you may hesitate. That's fine. But I'm not asking for opinions or volunteers. This war is a necessity. To refuse is to betray humanity, betray the Holy Soul Empire, and betray Douluo Star. And I," his gaze cut across the room like a blade, "will personally deal with any who turn their backs."
His piercing gaze swept through the room, and a few people shifted in their seats uncomfortably. But as Ye Wen softened, he continued, "Rest assured, I am not sending you into a slaughter. I am sharing this with you now because I'm certain of victory. You know my reputation I have never fought a battle I was not confident in winning."
The reminder brought a renewed wave of relief and trust from those in the room. They knew Ye Wen's history, his tactical brilliance, and his penchant for caution. Even the more cautious god level warriors considered the potential gains and risks of this "war of the gods."
"We will be engaging in a blitzkrieg, not a drawn out battle," Ye Wen explained.
In the three thousand years since Ye Wen's ascension, Douluo Star's military strategy had evolved. Though traditional warfare was still prevalent on the continent, the concept of rapid and decisive strikes had taken root among the god level elites, many of whom had studied Ye Wen's writings on warfare. The mention of a blitzkrieg approach set the room abuzz with energy, and all were eager to hear his plan.
"The Divine Realm has four God Kings. They will be handled by high ranking members from our side, so you need not worry about them," he explained. "In addition, there are twenty first level gods. They too will be dealt with. Your target will be the second level gods. The Divine Realm has a total of 158 second level warriors, spanning from mid to low tier gods. But thanks to enhancements from their divine equipment, these distinctions mean little, and your sole focus will be eliminating them. I will assign you into groups of three, and your primary objective will be to eliminate them as swiftly as possible. All spoils, including godly essences, will be distributed post battle based on merit. If anyone has objections, speak now. I am open to reasonable suggestions."
Ye Wen's gaze moved steadily across the crowd, and none spoke. His approach was fair; the idea that contributions would be rewarded in proportion to effort was universally accepted. After reviewing a few finer points, the gathered warriors left with newfound purpose.
In the ensuing years, Douluo Star's millennia of resources began to mobilize in earnest. Ye Wen had built a solid foundation, ensuring their readiness for such an event. Though only a thousand years had passed, his strength as a God King had reached formidable levels, capable of standing against any of the Divine Realm's four kings. Moreover, in these thousand years, Bibi Dong had managed to shatter the limitations of her Rakshasa God title, ascending to God King status as the "God of Desire." Qian Xue, too, had reached God King status, now holding the title of "Angel God King." Both had achieved their breakthroughs while Ye Wen used his domain to cloak their advancements from the Divine Realm's prying eyes. Now, they remained in secluded cultivation, concealed in Ye Wen's Spirit Space.
Additionally, Dao Ba had reached the realm of God King as the "God King of the Asura Path," marking a complete and hidden fourth God King on their side. With these four, Ye Wen's forces had achieved a balance of power with the Divine Realm's rulers.
The scales of war had finally leveled.
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