The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

"This is indeed a magnificent temple, worthy of being the work of the goddess of beauty. Of all the temples I have ever seen, only those of great scale can rival or even surpass this one."

Manjus didn't keep his gaze on Hari, but instead admired the temple behind her that Ishtar had directed the construction of by the Finbaba.

"Are you the high priest of Ishtar here?"

"I am here before the temple of Lady Ishtar. Please be respectful and do not address the deity in such an rude tone."

Harley said to Manjushri, “Harley has been corrupted by Ishtar’s magic. Her mind is gradually turning into that of a priest.”

Of course, this was not something intentional; rather, it was as if the gods were standing there, displaying their power, and the people who depended on them naturally assimilated with them.

Even Harley herself didn't realize this; in her eyes, the temple of Ishtar was the most important thing.

“Then you should call Ishtar out and let her demonstrate the power that ravaged Mount Ebif in mythology, show her destructiveness and violence, so that you can earn my respect.”

Manju then turned to Harley and said something that was actually a provocation to the master of the temple.

“You are a priest who has been given life and duty by Lady Ishtar. I will not allow you to continue to be disrespectful here.”

So Harley didn't hesitate to announce it loudly.

"I command you by Command Spell to be the gatekeeper of this forest and temple, and to protect it forever!"

As the Command Seal flashed, Harley lost a stroke from her left hand.

In an instant, the earth began to shake, and from the forest, an enormous steel monster revealed its form.

It wasn't the footsteps of a giant monster that shook the earth, but rather the aftershocks of its unleashing of magic that shook the forest itself.

It was an immense and extremely dense magical power, and its aura was rapidly expanding by several times or even dozens of times.

"——……——……!"

A mournful cry, almost joyful, rang out from there, as if heard during a sacrificial ceremony.

With that roar, all the winged creatures in the forest flew into the air and disappeared in the sky, blown away by the strong wind.

"Despite your constant accusations of my rudeness, it is the mistress you serve who is truly rude. If she thinks she can humiliate me with such despicable means, then she should prepare herself and this land to perish completely."

Manshu didn't even notice the enormous demonic beast; he simply raised his hand, his voice slightly angry, and drew lightning down from the sky.

“I call upon the lightning that ignites the air and pierces the clouds, and with divine thunder shakes the dwelling place of the immortals.”

“My high priest’s description of you is entirely accurate: an impudent demigod. Even before my temple, you are so impatient, unwilling to wait any longer. Isn’t that enough to demonstrate your lack of manners?”

A bolt of lightning falling from the sky, meant to pierce through Humbaba and the temples on earth, and to penetrate the forests as well.

From the depths of the temple, the goddess's angry voice also came at the same time, accompanied by the clattering of footsteps, and a beautiful figure gradually appeared on the temple steps.

At the same time, as they approached the snowfield, the clouds of the massive hurricane nearby began to stir, with some of them rushing directly above the temple to block the falling lightning.

"For a bastard like you who has no manners and no gratitude, it's time, and will be time, to cut you into human sticks and throw you below the horizon."

Harley knelt down beside Ishtar and bowed respectfully.

The giant beast that appeared in the forest also lowered its body, bowing its head as if paying homage to Ishtar.

"Now that Gugalana has arrived, the chain reaction will restore me to my original appearance."

It is not Ishtar, but Inanna—the sky will belong to me, and all power will be in my hands!

Now all we need to do is crush you, this mere demigod, and wipe you and this place out of the world.

A terrifying smile spread across Ishtar's face. Once everything was done, she could indeed wreak havoc on this land without restraint.

When the temple is completed, and the new world order permeates the world, the era inhabited by the ancient gods will replace the present era.

At that time, the woman who will appear here will naturally replace An as the mistress in charge of the sky.

“That’s more like it. Then try to crush me and erase me. I’m standing right here. Take the challenge, Ishtar.”

Manju stood on the ground, but after glancing at Ishtar, he was slightly displeased, so he lightly stepped down, lifting himself off the ground.

"It is time to offer our hearts and blood to keep the sun burning and to sustain the world."

The dark sun rose behind Manju, and Manju, who was in the center, seemed to be lifted up into the sky by the sun.

"The wind is rising, the desert evening wind has begun to blow, and the sun in the sky is about to give way. In the name of Tescatlipoca, I will become the new sun."

It is still daytime, but due to the arrival of Gugalana, the terrifying hurricane has almost completely blocked out the sun, revealing only a hazy shadow.

After Manjusaka spoke, the sun, obscured by clouds, disappeared even from view, leaving no hazy shadow. ⑨

The sun, locked away by the hurricane, was shrouded in darkness, leaving only a faint, fading glow.

Under the manifestation of the power of Tescatlipoca, the sun died instantly.

Even the sky, though overcast but still relatively daytime, gradually turned into the colors of night as the sun disappeared. (8)

The sun, rising from behind Manjusaki, gradually detached itself from Manjusaki and ascended to the position of the clouds, gradually merging with the shadow of the previously vanished sun. (4)

In the night sky, the sun's shadow became the rising sun, and then became the dark, incomplete primordial sun. 2

Manju stood at the boundary between heaven and earth, the dark sunlight falling before him, forming a swirling obsidian mirror that hung on his chest. (9)

Although Manjushri said he would stand there waiting for Ishtar's challenge, it didn't mean he would do nothing.

As the Dark Sun, and also the Lord of Darkness and King of the Night, Tescatlipoca naturally needed to create favorable conditions first.

The sun on its body not only displays the power of the sun, but also represents something that can seize control of the sky.

If successful, Ishtar's power will be significantly reduced.

However, Ishtar remained unperturbed, still standing on the steps of her temple's main gate.

"Intending to seize the sky by relying on the omnipotence of the American god and the Egyptian god of the underworld? Truly a blasphemous madman, but far too arrogant." U

Ishtar said this, and began her own actions.

Although she didn't see what she was doing, Harley, kneeling in worship, knew that something had changed.

The goddess before her instantly stole her gaze—no, not just her gaze, but her very soul was captivated in an instant.

The sensation at my feet disappeared, as if I had been suddenly thrown into a weightless darkness, with only the temple in front of me remaining.

Even with common sense completely obscured, Harley was still able to maintain normal consciousness thanks to her mental strength and the intensity of her faith.

It was an overwhelming force, and the concept of beauty was overflowing from the solemn temple before us.

"Praise and worship, for the heavens are forever beyond."

Blasphemy! Blasphemy! Words are meaningless before true power; they will vanish with the thunder.

The explorer will die, the ignorant will live, the wind will affirm everything, and the sky will deny everything.

The star-covered sky is a manifestation of the goddess Ishtar, and an era of abundance is about to begin.

The lifeblood nurtured from the earth will be returned to the celestial sphere, and the tears of the stars will nourish the grains and fruits.

Praise the raging, deep sea, like a hidden wildfire, sacrifice yourself. (4＝∧san∽〈wu∶★六∽④＄+)

The radiant light pouring down from distant stars will equally give birth to glory and destruction on the earth.

Our goddess Ishtar will become the final god, blessing all things in the universe.

Tolerate everything, punish everything.

This is the love of the goddess, which is abundance.

The era that was once promised is now arriving.

Around the temple of Ishtar, words that sounded like blessings came to mind.

Today, Hari, the high priestess of the Temple of Ishtar, is reciting these words that herald the arrival of a new era.

This message is for the ignorant and foolish sun, which seeks to rebel against the goddess.

The figure of the great goddess has risen from the temple steps and stepped onto the top of the temple.

"I will still allow you to kneel before me now, but don't miss this chance to atone for your sins."

The goddess, standing majestically atop the temple, gazed at the dark sky and the sun, and with an extremely arrogant voice, issued her divine decree.

What fell was not just sound, but also the power contained within it.

The powers belonging to the goddess Ishtar have been fully manifested, and even the darkest night sky cannot obscure the color of Venus.

The howling winds will carry her words and her power on a pilgrimage throughout the world.

Not far away stood the enormous divine beast Gugalana, which was being carried by the winds of Jiangzhe, and then sent on a journey around the world.

Now, the wedge for changing the world has been laid twice, and if no one stops it, the world will indeed be taken into the goddess's embrace.

"It's still a pleasant singing voice, at least much more soothing than the goddess's noisy voice over there. You've chosen a good high priest, Ishtar."

That arrogant voice, that powerful voice, when it reached Manshu, was like a raging storm turning into a gentle breeze, not even managing to lift a corner of his clothes.

Manju responded with a sneer, then raised his hand as if to blow a horn.

"Almighty Tescatlipok, I praise you, God of creation and destruction, I offer you my heart."

Now is the time of change of eras, O fickle Lord of the present, fulfill my destiny for the future.

However, Manju did not offer his own heart, but instead reached out and passed through the hole in his heart that Gungnir had previously pierced.

Blood flowed out from there, and the drops of blood that fell into the air immediately burst into flames.

After the blood burned, only smoke rose upwards, swirling around the obsidian mirror.

“It’s time to shut your stupid wailing mouth, Ishtar. I’m tired of it. Since you’re not going to wield your warhammer to satisfy me, go to the underworld and meet your sisters.”

This is a blessed land, a wedge planted, a return to the world of the goddess's love.

But at this moment, it wasn't just the sky that was pitch black; even the land began to change.

The aura belonging to the underworld began to erode the mortal realm, as if it wanted to bring this place into the realm of the underworld as well.

"Is it because you've endured too much that you can no longer maintain your composure, Ishtar? Even if you're slightly inferior in strength, you shouldn't be at such a disadvantage right now."

The figure of an old man draped in a black robe appeared at some point on the temple of Ishtar, and spoke slowly in a voice devoid of emotion.

"You've finally arrived. It's been unsettling not to see you. The carrion crows have been circling overhead, which is really bothersome."

“I have indeed preordained your death long ago, and it will happen today.”

Odin nodded, took out his spear, and hurled it into the sky.

"Don't be careless anymore, goddess Ishtar."