CHAPTER 253: CHAPTER253-THE TERRIFYING WAR BEAST

"They’re here so quickly!"

Antonio suddenly turned around, his face as dark as water.

The council members released their mind power to probe the situation.

Within the vortex, they saw countless figures emitting the oppressive force of Stellar rank warriors!

"Let’s go!"

"Now that the chairman has fused with the artifact, do we still need to fear them? Let’s see how many of them make it back!"

The council members’ eyes were cold, their killing intent boiling.

"Activate—Starlight Guardian Barrier!"

Antonio’s voice was grand, like a horn, resonating in all directions.

At his command, an enormous and majestic formation was triggered.

The stars from the heavens seemed to be drawn down, with countless beams of starlight cascading, forming a light barrier that enveloped the entire Guild’s headquarters.

Seven Divine Envoy rank figures, with holy halos behind them, led the charge out of the headquarters.

Following them were dozens of Sage rank warriors and nearly a thousand Stellar rank elites.

They stood at the cloud level of the Guild, coldly watching the space portals from which enemy troops were pouring out, silently exchanging commands for attack.

...

High in the distant void,

Philip stood quietly, with Harry and Tina flanking him.

"Generals,"

Philip’s voice was calm and composed.

"When attacking the Stellar Merchants’ Guild, we must aim for a swift victory. As for their barrier, leave that to me."

"As for the Goldflow Empire royal family, just send a thousand Stellar rank warriors to stall them. No need for a full-on assault—the royal family can rely on the power of the entire Empire, which is not insignificant."

"This can also be used to force out Selene Empire’s hidden cards."

He had already learned of the cooperation with Selene.

And he had prepared several plans to probe the hidden power of Empress Elizabeth.

Tina bowed and took the order, leading a thousand Stellar rank warriors straight toward Goldflow Bay Royal City.

Philip turned his gaze back to the distant Stellar Merchants’ Guild.

He himself did not appear, instead commanding Harry to lead the hundred Sage rank warriors, hiding in the void with the cover of Void Warlocks.

In the next moment,

200,000 Stellar rank Empire soldiers launched a fearless charge toward the Starlight Guardian Barrier!

"Anyone who dares to breach Stellar Merchants’ Guild—dies!"

One of the council members shouted, his voice like a tsunami crashing toward the charging army.

The Stellar Merchants’ Guild’s seven Divine Envoy rank directors, twenty-seven Sage rank council members, nearly a thousand Stellar rank senior officers, and tens of thousands of Grandmaster rank members bearing divine aspects stormed out!

This foundation was indeed more formidable than that of Ordon Theocracy.

The void roared, and starlight shone brightly!

The curtain of war was completely drawn at this moment!

...

Far in the distance,

Strong figures from Goldflow Empire’s many ninth-tier factions and semi-hegemonic forces lay hidden, watching the coldly murderous Stellar rank army.

In response to the booming shout from the Stellar Merchants’ Guild’s forces, the Empire’s steel army paid it no mind.

What followed was over a hundred thousand sudden, explosive judgment strikes!

Boom—!

The void seemed to tear apart like fragile fabric.

Destructive energy and Spatial Fractures interwove into a death net, rushing toward the Guild’s Guardian Barrier.

"Raise the Starshine Shield!"

The Guild’s warriors seemed prepared, chanting in unison.

The power of the stars from beyond quickly formed massive, glowing shields.

They not only pushed back the flood of destruction but also attempted to suppress the spatial rifts with pure force.

This was the defensive measure the Stellar Merchants’ Guild had specifically prepared after studying the battle that led to Ordon Theocracy’s destruction.

"In the name of the stars, this will be your burial ground!"

Seeing the Starshine Shield successfully block the first wave of destructive attacks, the morale of the Guild’s Stellar rank senior officers surged, and they let out a fierce roar as they initiated the counterattack.

The seven Divine Envoy rank directors simultaneously struck, and immense power cleaved open seven stable passages in the front void.

The twenty-seven Sage rank directors transformed into streaks of light, following closely behind and entering the battlefield.

They knew full well that with less than a thousand Stellar rank warriors within the Guild, they couldn’t directly face this army. High-end combat power had to be deployed first!

"I never expected the Stellar Merchants’ Guild’s foundation to be this terrifying... Crossbridge Empire’s legions may be larger, but if there’s no equal Sage rank force to counterbalance, the outcome is still uncertain."

A scout from a semi-hegemonic force, observing from a distance, gasped in astonishment, his tone filled with disbelief.

"This is even better, right? Let them destroy each other."

His companion, standing next to him, silently hoped.

They feared the destruction of Stellar Merchants’ Guild, yet they eagerly awaited the Guild’s forces to exhaust this terrifying army.

"For the glory of the Guild—kill!"

Within the barrier, countless Guild members were roused by the sight, their blood boiling with excitement.

Many rushed out from the protection of the barrier, using ranged attacks to support their comrades.

"Here they come!"

Seeing the Guild’s defenders take the initiative, the Titans in the formation let out thunderous battle roars, and the dormant battle blood within them completely boiled!

The power crests on their bodies suddenly flared up, and their forms grew, reaching heights of dozens of meters, transforming into towering Titans!

They stared at the Sage rank and Stellar rank warriors flying toward them, raising their fists—large enough to shake mountains—and unleashed the Star-Shattering Fist!

Boom!

The void sounded like the drum surface being struck, emitting a deafening crack.

The terrifying power formed shockwaves that sent the first group of Sage rank warriors tumbling backward.

Dozens of Stellar rank senior officers, who were rushing forward too quickly, were struck head-on by the fist’s wind, instantly bursting into a cloud of blood!

The seemingly indestructible Starshine Shield shattered into pieces like glass before the might of the giant fists.

Even the sky trembled slightly under the impact of this blow!

As for the Guild members who had just emerged from the barrier, they didn’t even get close to the battlefield before the dispersed force made them vomit blood and retreat in terror.

"By the Light of the Gods! What kind of monsters are these?!"

"Those huge ones—what are they? Are they from the ancient Giant race?"

"They don’t look like it, and the Giant race’s power isn’t as exaggerated as these creatures!"

"They weren’t originally giants, they must have become enormous through some divine scripture or innate ability..."

The Guild members’ pupils contracted in horror.

Even Sage rank warriors were forced to retreat with a single punch—this pure and extreme strength defied logic!

The seven Divine Envoy rank directors were also stunned, their faces filled with fear as they turned and charged at the Titans.

"For the Empire!"

The Titans roared back in reply.

Their massive feet shattered hills, and their fists swept away mountains.

The power crests on their bodies channeled the most violent physical force.

Even the Divine Envoy rank directors had to temporarily retreat from the onslaught.

The Titans’ strides covered enormous distances as they relentlessly pursued and struck the Guild’s strong forces.

Every attack of their Star-Shattering Fist carried an unparalleled sense of oppression.

Wherever they passed, the void shattered under the pure power, and over a hundred Stellar rank senior officers were killed on the spot, with seven or eight Sage rank warriors grievously wounded.

"What is this race?!"

"Where did Crossbridge Empire find these monsters? They’re not even human!"

"Just the aura of their pure strength from this distance—it’s suffocating... This is terrifying!"

The strong forces observing from afar felt their hearts leap into their throats as they watched the towering Titans.

This didn’t match any of the intelligence they had gathered about the Empire’s legions!