Infinite Gods Reign Supreme

Chapter 89 - When in doubt, first try to clear the way.

A few minutes ago——

—I remember now. I forgot to go back to the source world.

Si Ming clenched his fist, and the surrounding scenery cleared. He was standing in the middle of an ordinary modern city street. Outside the divine light barrier, the entire street was filled with chaos.

Screaming, running, shoving, zero-dollar purchase.

Office workers and housewives frantically clutched their bags, screaming and fleeing. Cars darted about erratically, blaring their horns. Groups of gangsters roared wildly, smashing shop windows with clubs and stones, and firing at those who resisted inside. They were then quickly taken down by shop owners in small groups with semi-automatic or shotgun muskets.

“…America.” Song Tian glanced at his surroundings before unusually speaking. “Los Angeles.”

Los Angeles is a massive city located in the southwestern United States and the initial storyline of *Dragon Wars*. The serpent Bragi was resurrected near this town, and the male and female protagonists also live there. Currently, the city appears to be in chaos, but it hasn't been reduced to wasteland by a powerful force.

The proclamation of the supreme deity resounded.

—【Celestial Team Main Mission: Seize the Dragon Balls within seven days and hold them for twenty-four hours. Success grants each member one C-rank side quest and 3000 reward points. Failure deducts double the amount of reincarnation resources. If the reward points or side quest amount is negative at the end, that member is removed from the reincarnation list.】

—[This is a team battle world—the Arctic team arrived six days ago, and the West Sea team arrived three days ago. The team battle rules and scoring rules are as follows…]

——【…………】

—【The Celestial Team enjoys a special team battle rule—If the total number of surviving reincarnation teams is greater than or equal to two at the end of the team battle, then all members of the Celestial Team will receive an additional B-level side quest and a reward of 6000 points.】

The mission has been accomplished.

The reincarnators looked at each other.

"Heh, it seems the Supreme God doesn't quite like our ruthless extermination of the other reincarnation teams. Is it because we're just too strong? And... what kind of intensity is three days or six days ahead of schedule?" Yu Zhiwei reached out and touched the invisible barrier of the Supreme God before her. The invisible shield rippled with golden light at her touch, and through it, she drank in the torrent of emotions flowing through the chaotic city before her.

Chaos, confusion, but not despair or madness. Even through the barrier, Yu Zhiwei could tell that the city's order hadn't completely collapsed, but rather that it had fallen into temporary panic due to the sudden situation. For Americans who routinely dealt with drug-addled lunatics with guns, this was probably equivalent to a monster spawning in the center of a not-so-distant city.

"...meaning there's at least a difference in skill level." Jacob, holding the Discipline Tablet, nodded slightly to Almalia. A sacred magic circle appeared beneath his feet, and the tablet shone brightly. "During the team battle between the Sandbar Team and the North Sea Team, their arrival time was delayed by six hours. Relying on their first-mover advantage and local support, the North Sea Team fought us to a standstill. But..."

“Back then, the North Sea team only had three gene lock unlockers, and the highest enhancement level was only B-grade.” Almaria nodded, not hiding any information from the past. “And the Sand Island team…”

"With four people unlocking the lock, the highest enhancement level is BB. Based on the team's pure strength, the difference should be around 15%."

"Hmm... So, the West Sea team is twice as strong as the North Ice Continent team, and we are twice as strong as the West Sea team?" Luo Yinglong tilted his head and clapped his hands. "Got it! We have seven Tier 2s, the West Sea team has three Tier 2s plus several Tier 1s, and the North Ice Continent team has one Tier 2 plus several Tier 1s. Their highest enhancement level is around A?"

“That possibility cannot be ruled out.” Si Ming blinked, pulling his thoughts away from the inexplicable situation of ‘I actually forgot to return to the source world.’ He nodded, taking over the information his companions had analyzed. “If it really is this configuration, then the captain of the West Sea team might be quite powerful… Hmm, the minimum requirement for a team battle is three Tier 1 Lockpickers. And after the Main God strengthened him, he spent time allowing the other two members to upgrade their locks by one level… Perhaps this time, we will be facing a Tier 3 Gene Lock Opener.”

"Looks like that's your job, Professor." Yu Zhiwei withdrew her fingers from the light screen and gently grasped the Vast Sky Scepter. "You've been itching for a long time, haven't you? You haven't been able to find an opponent you can go all out against. Can you still hold back?"

"Then let me and Daoke take the lead," Luo Yinglong laughed, trying to bump Song Tian with his shoulder but missing. He wasn't annoyed, and simply raised his hand to give Song Tian a high five.

"I'll go first, you cooperate." However, Song Tian still avoided him, refusing to play such childish games.

and so……

“If you give me a high five, I’ll help you out.” Luo Yinglong kept his hand raised high.

'Snapped--'

Si Ming's gaze turned away helplessly.

The next moment, a holy light swept across the area. Jacob then unleashed the divine magic of protection through the Tablets of Discipline. And the next moment, a fleeting flash of holy lightning appeared on everyone's bodies.

The Fifth Ring Divine Art: Mind Barrier. Jacob raised it to the fifth ring using the Tablets of Discipline, enabling it to be cast on the masses. This is a power that effectively resists external mental interference; within the range of the divine effect, no one can engage in mental communication.

This was just the beginning. The next moment, clusters of protective radiance shone from the Reincarnators. From simple group shields to powerful holy auras, everything was present. The multiple buffs instantly granted the Reincarnators of the Celestial Team a significant increase in group resistance.

And this undoubtedly points to only one situation.

"...Wait, are we about to fight to the death with the other teams?" Valentina was ready for battle, but she was still a little confused. "Didn't they say that teams don't necessarily have to fight to the death? And doesn't the Supreme God not want our Celestial Team to wipe out the other teams...?"

The strings of the instrument were plucked.

As she spoke, Almalia had already transformed and changed her attire. The seven-stringed guitar was plucked to the fourth string. And that was a power that invigorated and amplified allies, without conflicting with Jacob's divine magic.

“You’re being a bit short-sighted, Ranger.” Beside Yu Zhiwei, an invisible floating machine drifted gracefully. “What we need to do next is what’s best for everyone.”

"……Eh?"

Siming leaned on his spiral staff. The Night Demon Armor, which had been disguised as casual clothes, was now in a state where its deterrent and protective capabilities were maximized. He calculated the time it would take for the God's Shield to dissipate and explained this to Valentina and all his companions.

"Our mission is to seize the Dragon Balls—the Dragon Balls can only be seized if they exist first. Considering that the main god has declared that external interference will be blocked, the Heavenly Realm where the true dragon ascended is probably just a backdrop and doesn't need to be considered too much. And the North Ice and the West Sea have been descending for several days, so it's unlikely that the dragon-patterned girl hasn't fully developed yet."

He glanced at the chaotic city outside the protective barrier and nodded. "So, the most likely scenario is that the Serpent of Supreme Goodness and its supporting Reincarnation Squad have been defeated. The Dragon Ball has fallen into the hands of another squad, and more likely, the Evil Serpent, Bragi—who should have already completed its dragon transformation. And this newly born evil dragon probably won't want to go to the Celestial Realm to invite trouble. And that means we are destined to fight it."

There are only a few seconds left.

"We are Team Kami, the strongest team. But we also have weaknesses. It's hard to assess the extent of the impact of the lack of psychic users right now. But ultimately, obtaining the Dragon Balls is just a C-level side story."

"so……"

Si Ming's gaze shifted northward. Even with the barrier of the Supreme God separating them, he could vaguely see the evil aura surging from beyond the heavens.

"We can no longer leverage their influence. Six days is enough time for both teams to find their own allies. They might fight each other, or they might go their separate ways. The worst-case scenario is that they form an alliance and await our arrival. But whatever the outcome, it doesn't change the fact that we must complete the main quest and obtain that Dragon Ball. The faster and more decisive we are, the sooner this world and the other reincarnation teams can achieve peace."

Time is up.

Everyone is well prepared.

The moment the barrier dissipated, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to disperse somewhat. Siming then raised his spiral staff and issued the captain's command.

"Activate the Millennium Falcon, take control of the network, and counter all local long-range strikes. The target is Bragi, its lair, and its positions. Give these adversaries no time to prepare; let's win the victory we need with swift and decisive action!"

The Millennium Falcon materialized with a roar, and Valentina, with her enhanced external vision, displayed a speed and agility far surpassing her previous ability to intervene. The network system, still in its early 2000s, was instantly hijacked by her. As her power spread towards the military systems, the intelligence Simin desired appeared before his eyes via data links.

Everything went as he had predicted.

Everything went as expected.

Bragi's second hideout is located in downtown Boston, in another corner of the United States. And just recently, a massive, bloody battle has been fought there, resulting in the disintegration of the US military.

This is enough.

And the next moment——

Many electronic screens lit up.

Television screens, computer screens, mobile phone screens, street advertising screens. They cover the entire Americas and are rapidly spreading to many areas beyond the Americas.

Valentina hijacked multiple communications satellites.

The next moment, the entire America, or rather the entire world extending from the Americas, saw Si Ming's indifferent yet solemn face.

"We are the gods, and we will end the chaos in this world."

Inside the chaotic Pentagon, gunfire erupted as officers, driven by their mental abilities, turned hostile towards each other. As the chaos intensified and the high-ranking U.S. military officers grew increasingly bewildered, staring blankly at the screens and speakers around them.

"The rampant evil dragon will be slain, and all those who stand in its way will meet their end in death."

In the desolate wilderness, they escaped by sheer luck, relying on tools and sacrifice. The survivors of the Arctic team, who were almost running frantically into the grove, and the protagonist Ethan, whom they were protecting, subconsciously looked up at the sky beyond.

"Come on, anyone who wants to defy us, to oppose us. I'll allow you to leave before we take action, or..."

...to witness your insignificance.

That concludes the announcement.

In the center of the Evil Dragon Battlefield, the shocked West Sea Team Reincarnators wore expressions of rage. Reinhardt was particularly agitated, crushing a hard rock into dust on the spot.

"Damn it, they underestimate us so much, daring to act so arrogantly!?"

He wasn't ready.

They were not prepared.

The spoils of war hadn't been fully digested, and the losses hadn't been fully recovered. The disrupted local forces hadn't even had time to take over and reorganize. At this moment, they were actually in the worst condition!
'hold head high--!!!'

Above the sky, a pitch-black evil dragon suddenly roared towards the southwest.

And the next moment...

“Something’s coming…it’s a spaceship…it’s so fast!” Julian’s eyes suddenly widened. “No! That’s a decoy…all the missile bases near Boston are firing…firing at us!? I clearly changed all the nuclear codes…”

The mentalist's face suddenly turned pale. And at the edge of the sky, scattered sparks of fire had already appeared.

"It's a conventional missile!?"

(End of this chapter)